Member Spotlight: Empowering 1,200+ Employees Through Bank of America's Greener Diet Network
Greener Diet: Growing Healthier Habits, Stronger Communities and a Better Planet
Since 2017, Greener Diet, a chapter of My Environment®, has helped Bank of America teammates explore how food choices can support personal well-being, environmental sustainability and social impact. Our mission is simple: provide support, resources and awareness that help employees make environmental and health improvements, one greener choice at a time.
Today, Greener Diet is a thriving community of more than 1,200 members across 15+ countries, united by an interest in healthier lifestyles, sustainable living and the power of food to create positive change.
Turning Awareness into Action
Through education, engagement and community-building, Greener Diet helps make sustainable choices accessible, affordable and achievable.
Our volunteer leadership team delivers a variety of programs and resources, including:
Greener Choices, our monthly newsletter
Quarterly Virtual Connects featuring internal and external speakers
Plant-based tasting events hosted with Compass, showcasing delicious, sustainable food options
The annual Veganuary Workplace Challenge
Growing Greener, our small-group plant-based lifestyle program
Partnerships with My Environment chapters, Employee Networks and wellness initiatives across the company
Whether employees are fully plant-based, looking to eat more fruits and vegetables, or simply curious about the connection between food and sustainability, Greener Diet offers a welcoming place to learn, connect and grow.
Annual Highlights
🎓 Educating and Connecting Employees
Greener Diet hosted or partnered on more than 20 virtual events, reaching over 1,200 employees and Employee Network members. These events connected colleagues with expert speakers, practical wellness strategies and opportunities to build community around shared interests.
🌱 Growing Greener Continues to Grow
Our second cycle of Growing Greener engaged approximately 70 participants across seven peer-learning groups, representing a 20% increase in participation compared to the previous year. The program continues to demonstrate the power of community in helping people build lasting habits.
🥕 Record Participation in Veganuary
Employee interest in plant-based eating continues to grow. Participation in the Veganuary Workplace Challenge grew 55% increase year over year, making it our most successful challenge yet.
Looking Ahead
As Greener Diet continues to grow, so does our opportunity to make a difference. Through educational programs, strategic partnerships and employee engagement, we're helping colleagues discover how small, everyday choices can support personal well-being, environmental sustainability and our broader social priorities.
Article written by Judy Scheffel Senior VP Global Human Resources at Bank of America, Leader of Greener Diet Network at Bank of America
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