50 Table of Contents Introduction & Our Approach Operating Responsibly Investing in Our People Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Sustainability Social Impact Data & Frameworks OVERVIEW EMISSIONS WATER WASTE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN NATURE SPOTLIGHT NATURE DISNEY CONSERVATION FUND EFFORTS SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1995 Learn more in our Data & Frameworks Disney’s commitment to conservation began with Walt $125M+ Disney himself. Our efforts to help protect nature and wildlife globally continue to this day through our 2030 goals, philanthropic investments, dedicated expert teams and programs, and inspirational storytelling. Disney Conservation Invested in community Since 1995, Disney has invested more than $125 million conservation programs through the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF), a company initiative that supports community-based solutions to protect wildlife and their habitats. A core example of Disney Planet Possible—tangible actions the company is taking to inspire optimism for a brighter, more sustainable future—DCF philanthropic grants 1,000+ and the expertise of dedicated teams have helped to preserve and restore nature and biodiversity, build more resilient communities, advance science, and strengthen the natural systems that we all depend on for food, water, clean air, and more. Through projects supported Species of wildlife protected by Disney Conservation, wildlife like California condors and Atala butter昀氀ies have been brought back from the brink of extinction, and millions of acres of marine- and land-based areas have been protected. In 昀椀scal 2023, the DCF made nearly $7 million in grants, supporting organizations working on the 315M+ ground in 18 countries. Learn more about our Disney Conservation efforts: Disney Conservation Acres of habitat safeguarded
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