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ADEC Innovations Appoints Joseph Favata as the Global Chief Marketing Officer

16 August 2024 – ADEC Innovations is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Favata as the company’s Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Joe will be a key strategic driver for the “One ADEC, One Voice” vision and initiatives. Joe brings extensive marketing and leadership experience across healthcare, outsourcing, finance, technology and impact-focused solutions. His expertise encompasses brand management, marketing strategy, digital and field marketing and market research. In his previous leadership roles, Joe served as Chief Vision Officer at Nickel City Sage and Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President at Acclara. He also held various leadership positions within the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), currently serving as a President-Elect for the Empire NY Chapter and Sponsorship Chair for Region 2. Joe’s passion for sustainability and commitment to helping organizations articulate their missions and drive positive change align perfectly with ADEC Innovations’ core values. Upon his appointment, Joseph Favata commented, “I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to work alongside brilliant minds and notable brands. Together we aim to provide impactful solutions for our industries and the environment.” Joe’s extensive background supports ADEC Innovations’ goal to drive progress and deliver results across our various businesses. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing our #OneADEC vision, fostering unity, collaboration and impactful innovation. We are thrilled to welcome Joe to the ADEC Innovations team and look forward to the expertise and vision he will bring to our organization.
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ADEC Innovations appoints Brenden Faber as the new Chief Operating Officer

7 May 2024 – ADEC Innovations announces the appointment of Brenden Faber as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the group, effective April 22, 2024. As we continue to grow and evolve as a Global Business Services (GBS) organization, it is essential that we build connectivity and solidify our unified approach to the market. Brenden’s joining ADEC Innovations marks another significant step towards our ‘One ADEC, One Voice’ initiative. Brenden brings a wealth of experience in operational excellence and strategic leadership, aligning with our objective to accelerate progress and deliver results from across our various businesses. Brenden previously served as President of First American Exchange for 18 years. He also took up various senior leadership roles and First American Title Insurance Company-National Commercial Services, Commercial Due Diligence Services, and First Security Business Bank. Brenden holds a Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah.
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ADEC Innovations Joins the Impact Sourcing Alliance

London, 9 February 2024 – ADEC Innovations, a leader in global business services focused on Sustainability, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG), Resiliency, Adaptability, and Impact, proudly announces its membership with Impact Sourcing Alliance, furthering its commitment to driving positive social change through sustainable business practices. “Impact is a central tenet of our brand and our product and service offerings. Impact sourcing, the practice of intentionally hiring and providing career development opportunities to individuals who otherwise have limited prospects for formal employment, aligns perfectly with our core values of social responsibility and sustainability. Being a member of Impact Sourcing Alliance, ADEC Innovations aims to contribute to the network of companies dedicated to leveraging the power of impact sourcing to create opportunities for marginalized communities worldwide,” says ADEC Innovations co-founder and Group CEO Jim Donovan. “The Impact Sourcing model continues to gain traction as more companies recognize the potential of impact sourcing not only to improve their bottom line but also to create positive and social impact by providing employment opportunities to marginalized groups, be it rural communities, unemployed youth, single parents and differently abled individuals,” explains Matt Clarke, Director of Workforce Solutions at ADEC Innovations. ADEC Innovations’ Impact Sourcing hub in Kenya, which provides employment to around 279 local residents is a prime example of Impact Sourcing in action; Matt adds, “Our Kenya operation provides people from local communities, including many from rural backgrounds, with long-term employment opportunities, skills development and economic growth. We look forward to showing the benefits of Impact Sourcing, sharing experiences and best practices from this hub and our other global locations to the rest of the impact sourcing community.” Working with providers and partners like ADEC Innovations, the Impact Sourcing Alliance will showcase best practices, success stories, frameworks and methodologies of the community on Impact Sourcing. Committed to sustainable development and Impact Sourcing, ADEC Innovations has over 40 years of group experience in professional services, enterprise technology, workforce solutions and impact solutions. For more information, contact us. Find out more about the Impact Sourcing Alliance.
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ADEC Innovations Unveils ADEC SiteRisk, a Comprehensive Property Risk Management Platform

Conklin, New York, October 18, 2023 – ADEC Innovations, a global leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its trusted property risk assessment tool, “RiskFacts,” into the comprehensive property risk platform “ADEC SiteRisk.” This evolution comes in response to the changing landscape of the commercial real estate industry, warranting a more robust property risk assessment and management program amongst industry players. The commercial real estate industry has been experiencing remarkable activity and changes – from shifting workplace expectations and practices, rising interest rates, increasing climate change impacts and other environmental risks, etc. All these emphasize the essential need for reliable risk assessment tools. Regulatory changes proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) further underscore the critical importance of better risk assessment and management in the industry. A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change indicated that the U.S. real estate market may be overvalued due to unrealized environmental risks, likewise highlighting the significance of comprehensive property risk assessment. ADEC SiteRisk represents a significant enhancement in the field of property risk management. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, to efficiently respond to the growing industry challenges and its ever-evolving landscape. ADEC SiteRisk solutions include the following:
  1. Risk Reporting Capabilities: ADEC SiteRisk offers specific services for environmental property risk assessment, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Records Search and Risk Assessment (RSRA), Environmental Professional (EP) Opinions, and Property Risk Reports.
  2. Environmental Database Expansion: Users can now evaluate properties against government environmental databases, accessing millions of records from over 2,000 databases.
  3. Portfolio Monitoring: ADEC SiteRisk empowers clients to monitor their current property portfolio holdings and evaluate critical changes in database findings.
  4. Customizable Views: Building on RiskFacts’ features, users can continue to tailor the information they receive about a subject property.
  5. Property Risk Reports: ADEC SiteRisk’s Property Risk Reports provide an essential evaluation of a site and help determine what further assessments or mitigation strategies are needed to create sustainable, resilient solutions to property environmental threats.
The ADEC SiteRisk platform features a user-friendly interface, enabling clients to easily identify potential environmental risks surrounding their property(s). Users can gain a comprehensive understanding of surrounding zones influencing a property, such as brownfields areas, superfund sites, federal wetlands, FEMA 100-Year flood plains, and pipelines. Additionally, users benefit from robust environmental expert opinions to determine further assessments needed or to create effective mitigation strategies. “We are excited to introduce ADEC SiteRisk as the evolution of RiskFacts,” said James M. Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations. ” Commercial real estate landscape is characterized by adaptability, sustainability, and technological integration. Leveraging these trends, ADEC Innovations, through ADEC SiteRisk, provides stakeholders appropriate risk assessment tools tailored to their needs, empowering them to make informed decisions and efficient strategies, which ensure long-term success in this ever-evolving industry.” ADEC SiteRisk’s offering is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders, including municipalities, real estate brokers and owners, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), banks, non-bank lenders, and insurance companies. The comprehensive platform provides cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of these and other industry professionals. For further information about ADEC SiteRisk and its offerings, please visit adec-siterisk.com.
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An Outsourcing Industry Professional’s Guide to Social Sustainability in ESG

An Outsourcing Industry Professional’s Guide to Social Sustainability in ESG

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are gaining prominence in the dynamic world of business process outsourcing (BPO). Being human-centric, BPO providers and clients must put Social Sustainability at the heart of operations. But with various legal requirements, reporting frameworks, changing priorities and sprawling data collection requirements and little guidance – this is easier said than done. To help outsourcing industry professionals navigate the complexities of Social Sustainability, we’ve penned this white paper with impact experts at GCEOA and BPO-veteran turned ESG advisor, Alistair Niederer. It aims to equip BPO professionals with a solid understanding of ESG and Social Sustainability. By reading it you can:
  • Grasp ESG and its relevance to the BPO industry
  • Understand the Social Sustainability imperative for BPO providers and clients
  • Get guidance on relevant metrics and data utilization for effective decision-making
  • Set out steps to implement Social Sustainability practices in outsourcing activities
  • Get inspired on how to leverage impact sourcing for positive social and economic outcomes
Get this white paper to gain insights needed to make informed decisions and drive positive social impact across outsourced operations.
Download: Guide to Social Sustainability in ESG
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ADEC Innovations Launches DataAssured

An end-to-end process for achieving greater supply chain transparency

London, UK – ADEC Innovations, a recognized global leader in delivering sustainable development solutions, announces the launch of DataAssured, a unique, end-to-end ESG data strategy, collection, processing, reporting and delivery solution. Providing ESG data as a service, DataAssured is not a single data management solution, rather it combines services and technology to help clients overcome their ESG data management challenges. Whereas most other providers deliver isolated ESG data solutions, such as sustainability consulting or ESG reporting software, ADEC’s DataAssured approach delivers a flexible, integrated, fully managed solution, assisting businesses where assistance is needed, helping clients secure ESG data management progress so they can achieve their short and long-term sustainability goals. With ADEC Innovations’ ESG data bureaus, DataAssured gathers relevant information for businesses that struggle to collect ESG data from their value chain and facilities. Once all relevant ESG data is collected, DataAssured analytical tools clean and process data in preparation for visualization and reporting. Companies can then share sustainability findings with investors, regulators, customers and employees. This improves transparency for ESG performance, enables stakeholders to make more informed decisions and builds trust for their brands. “It’s tough for companies to navigate, gather and process the overwhelming quantity of data they need for reporting credibly on their ESG performance. DataAssured eases the entire ESG data management process, ensuring businesses have an intuitive, nearly automated experience,” said James Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations. The launch of DataAssured is a significant step forward for ADEC Innovations as it expands its commitment to creating a positive global impact, enabling its clients to achieve greater sustainability through its combination of analytical and strategic expertise, technology enablement, comprehensive reporting and impact sourcing solutions. With DataAssured, ADEC’s clients can make informed, strategic decisions about how to reduce risk, save time, become more compliant and create business opportunities through their ESG initiatives.
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ADEC Innovations Launches RiskFacts On-Demand Property Risk Forecasting SaaS Platform

Latest Prop-Tech solution accesses over 2,000 government databases to provide better insights into the risks associated with real estate properties. Conklin, New York, February 14, 2023 – ADEC Innovations, a recognized global leader in designing and delivering sustainable development solutions that drive organizational value and impact, announces the launch of RiskFacts, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on-demand property risk forecasting platform. RiskFacts offers professionals access to a comprehensive suite of real estate risk evaluation tools and resources that provides unprecedented levels of assurance within a transaction and helps ensure investments preserve their value. RiskFacts SaaS platform is an all-in-one property risk forecasting service that brings unique scalability, easy-of-use, and advanced data solutions designed to meet the needs of the real estate and Property Technology (Prop-Tech) industry. RiskFacts enables on-demand access to powerful risk forecasting analytics giving users immediate understanding into the current potential issues surrounding their properties. The platform offers the most up-to-date information from over 2,000 government databases, including federal, state, local, tribal, and proprietary data. RiskFacts lets users quickly and easily identify environmental risks associated with a location. Users can also immediately download comprehensive risk forecast reports detailing information on risks surrounding their property for up to eighth of a mile. “RiskFacts is not just a tool for understanding property risk during a real estate transaction, it’s also a tool for promoting sustainability and creating more resilient investments,” said James Donovan, CEO, ADEC Innovations. “With its on-demand insights, RiskFacts helps users make informed decisions that consider not only the financial risks, but also the environmental and sustainable impacts of their investments.” RiskFacts is a customizable subscription-based service and is offering free trials of the platform as part of the platform’s launch. Visit www.RiskFacts.com for information. About RiskFacts RiskFacts is a new Prop-Tech by ADEC Innovation, developed to inform about potential risks and promote resiliency surrounding their investments quickly and accurately. RiskFacts makes it easy for users to access the information they need to identify and effectively manage potential property risks. Whether you are a real estate investor, developer, lender, broker or consultant, RiskFacts will help you stay ahead of the curve in today’s ever-evolving real estate risk landscape. For more information about RiskFacts, visit www.riskfacts.com. Contact: Please direct all inquiries to media@riskfacts.com
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ADEC Innovations Healthcare, Inc. Confirmed as HIPAA Compliant

Gaining the HIPAA Seal of Compliance is a testament to the meticulous data management processes at ADEC Innovations Healthcare. CONKLIN, New York, USA – January 26, 2023 — ADEC Innovations Healthcare, a service provider to the healthcare industry that delivers a range of services to reduce the administrative burden on healthcare organizations, recently announced it is in full compliance with all appropriate provisions of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules, and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. Providing healthcare services often requires access to protected health information, which means ADEC Innovations Healthcare is classified as a business associate under HIPAA. While ADEC Innovations Healthcare has been HIPAA-compliant since it was launched in 2015, the company used Compliancy Group’s HIPAA compliance methodology to attain the HIPAA Seal of Compliance and ensure that no aspect of the HIPAA Rules were overlooked. “ADEC Innovations Healthcare is committed to upholding the highest information security standards and attaining the HIPAA Seal of Compliance attests to this,” said James Donovan, CEO, ADEC Innovations. “Our healthcare clients trust us to process data safely, we take this seriously, and continuously enhance practices to exceed clients’ needs and expectations.” Compliancy Group’s methodology has been heavily vetted against federal regulations, meets National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements, and includes a 6-stage risk analysis and remediation process. Gaining HIPAA Seal of Compliance through this methodology is a testament to the meticulous data management processes in place at ADEC Innovations Healthcare. In addition to receiving confirmation of HIPAA compliance, ADEC Innovations Healthcare also holds three ISO certifications: ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management; ISO 14001:2015: Environmental management systems; and ISO 27001:2013: Information Security Management, and is in the process of achieving HITRUST certification. About ADEC Innovations Healthcare ADEC Innovations Healthcare, Inc. is part of ADEC Innovations and is a global provider of healthcare solutions. Operating since 2015 ADEC Innovations Healthcare leverages technology, data, expertise, and human ingenuity to deliver healthcare solutions that meet our clients’ bespoke needs. ADEC Innovations designs, develops and delivers innovative solutions and services in ESG, workforce solutions, knowledge management, healthcare, and sustainable development. Since 1996, ADEC Innovations has provided insights, optimized operational efficiencies and empowered leaders to make positive-impact business decisions. Headquartered in Manila, Philippines with a network of nearly 4,200 employees across 23 countries and 6 continents, ADEC Innovations works with governments, coalitions and businesses to help organizations meet their evolving needs and drive performance.
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FirstCarbon Solutions Provides On-Call Services to 100-Plus Local Agencies

Santa Cruz County is the latest agency to gain firm’s environmental expertise.

IRVINE, Calif., January 3, 2023 – FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovations company, recently announced its latest on-call client in the State of California. With the addition of Santa Cruz County’s Paleontology for Mitigation Services list, FCS marks 119 on-call contracts with 102 local agencies within the state that have validated FCS as a pre-approved vendor.
FCS is recognized as a leading provider of environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully integrated consulting, software, and data management services. With six offices throughout Northern and Southern California and 12 across the United States, FCS provides excellent localized service, accurate research, thoughtful recommendations, and innovative solutions for the mutual success of their clients and their practice. “We take pride in assisting cities and counties in achieving the delicate — and sometimes elusive — balance between development and environmental protection,” said Mary Bean, Director, Professional Services at FCS. “Our teams have an exceptional reputation for their professionalism and knowledge in the law and practice of CEQA and NEPA, helping clients transform risk into positive impact and value.” With more than 39 years of experience, FCS staff’s expertise spans CEQA/NEPA Compliance, Program Management and Construction Monitoring, Environmental Services and Regulatory Compliance, Natural and Cultural Resources Management, Noise and Air Quality/GHG Management, Entitlements and Permitting, and Visual Analysis Services. On-call partnerships are an excellent opportunity for municipalities to bring FCS’s guidance and support within their reach on an as-needed basis. Whether seeking compliance with a single environmental requirement or addressing a complex regulatory issue, FCS experts are committed to the highest levels of performance with every on-call client. While the on-call approval process varies by agency, requirements typically include demonstrated knowledge and experience with the agency’s services, in addition to familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations. Additional requirements include the ability to establish an appropriate and cost-efficient method of approach in preparing and delivering environmental documents necessary to ensure a quality product is prepared on time and within budget. After adding 15 contracts since the beginning of 2022, FCS continues to partner and grow relationships with cities and counties across the state. About FirstCarbon Solutions With more than 39 years of experience, FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) is a leading provider of environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully integrated consulting, software, and data management services. With six offices throughout Northern and Southern California and 12 across the U.S., FCS provides excellent localized service, accurate research, thoughtful recommendations, and innovative solutions for the mutual success of their clients and their practice, assisting cities and counties in achieving the delicate — and sometimes elusive — balance between development and environmental protection. For more information, visit www.firstcarbonsolutions.com.
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ADEC ESG Solutions Champions Corporate Education on Decarbonization and the Journey to Net-Zero

Global sustainability consulting firm ADEC ESG Solutions releases suite of corporate educational material designed to guide organizations on the path to decarbonization and net-zero goals. IRVINE, Calif., November 22, 2022 –ADEC ESG Solutions, an ADEC Innovations company and global leader in sustainability solutions that helps organizations responsibly grow and operate, last week hosted an online learning event focused on the process of decarbonization. The event’s goal was to educate participating organizations on decarbonization and outline a foundational step-by-step process to achieving decarbonization goals. Streamlining Decarbonization: Key Strategies and Net-Zero Planning begins by laying the groundwork for a fundamental understanding of concepts surrounding greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction. This opening section discussed technical terminology, corporate drivers of the rise of decarbonization, and recent changes to the regulatory environment. The November 16 seminar’s highlight was a step-by-step breakdown of the decarbonization strategy process, from emission source identification to short- and long-term change management framework design and planning. The event is the latest in a series of emissions-focused corporate educational materials that ADEC ESG Solutions has released, including articles on the basics of decarbonization and the role of supply chain engagement in scope 3 GHG emissions management, as well as an in-depth white paper focused on carbon accounting methods. These complementary resources are a key part of ADEC ESG’s resource library, catered to organizations looking to make impactful changes to their overall strategy and demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. ADEC ESG Solutions has helped private and public organizations as well as municipalities at every step on their Sustainability Journey, from strategy development, data collection, analysis, and planning, through implementation, tracking and automation, and reporting. “The market has shifted beyond just disclosure, and customers are asking to not only see commitments but to see a decarbonization path or net-zero plans,” said ADEC ESG Solutions Head of ESG Strategy and Implementation, Culley Thomas, emphasizing market, regulatory, and internal pressure on organizations to demonstrate real progress on ESG goals. A recording of Streamlining Decarbonization: Key Strategies and Net-Zero Planning, including the real-time Q&A session, as well as ADEC ESG Solutions’ library of resources for decarbonization and overall sustainability and resiliency strategies, can be found in their Resources section. ### About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ ESG business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With a global workforce spanning six continents, ADEC ESG Solutions seamlessly delivers fully-integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving ESG needs. Please direct media inquiries to: media@adec-innovations.com