*LOS ANGELES – Actor and musician Jaden Smith will be presented with the Male EMA Futures Award for his leadership and action on environmental issues at the Environmental Media Association’s (EMA) 26th Annual EMA Awards on Oct. 22 at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, Calif.
As a leader of a generation that understands the severity and consequences of pollution and global warming, Smith joins Shailene Woodley as the male counterpart of the 2016 EMA Futures Award recipient. The EMA Awards recognize and honor environmental pioneers who embody the commitment and leadership to raise awareness of environmental issues.
“We are so honored to be able to share with the global public this inspiring young voice for environmental issues and sustainability,” said Debbie Levin, President of EMA. “Jaden is a true activist and role model that can authentically lead his generation to a more thoughtful and conscious future. Taking action and creating a movement sharing his vision of water stewardship, forestry and plant-based solutions with the goal to decrease the level of greenhouse gas emissions can influence billions. We couldn’t be happier to present Jaden with the Male EMA Futures Award. We are so grateful for his innovation, for his commitment to preserving our earth and for the powerful example he is setting for not only his generation, but for all of us, to take action.”
Jaden has been recognized in both the entertainment industry and eco community. Smith, who is 18 years old, is part of JUST water, an impact business venture that is changing the bottled water model by rethinking how it’s sourced, delivered and consumed.
“It’s important for everyone to know that you can make a difference no matter what obstacles you think are in your way,” said Smith. “After seeing the amount of ocean pollution and the effect it was having on marine wildlife, I couldn’t stand there and do nothing about it – I knew I had to take action. By packaging water in bottles made from paper and plant-based plastic, JUST water is reducing the amount of harmful greenhouse emissions while helping to preserve the environment. With the Male EMA Futures Award, our voices are being amplified and we’re making a difference. Having the support from an organization that shares the same values as me makes the future more optimistic than ever.”
JUST water is 100 percent spring water that is responsibly sourced from the Glens Falls watershed at the base of the Adirondack Mountains in New York and is packaged in paper-based bottles that is derived primarily of renewable resources. By using paper and plant-based plastic responsibly sourced from sugarcane, JUST water has accomplished a up to a 74 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared to an average plastic bottle.
This year’s EMA Awards will celebrate the 26th anniversary by looking toward the future, honoring exciting and innovative new voices in the environmental world and platforming some of EMA’s latest planet-positive programs. The evening will spotlight excellence in film/TV/digital and beyond, and usher in EMA’s 2.0 mission of promoting environmental awareness through media and inspiring green innovation in technology and business. The 26th annual EMA Awards will be presented by Toyota & Lexus and Calvert Investments.
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA ASSOCIATION
The Environmental Media Association (EMA) is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization founded by Norman and Lyn Lear & Alan and Cindy Horn in 1989 to inspire solutions for the environment through our impact in media and pop culture.
The organization has grown into a diverse subsection of entertainment industry tastemakers, entrepreneurs in finance and technology, and green icons dedicated to the mission of promoting environmental progress and innovations through celebrity role modeling, campaign work, year-round programs and our two large scale annual events, The EMA Awards (https://www.green4ema.org/ema-awards/) and next year’s first annual EMA Impact Summit.
EMA serves as a valuable link between the world of media and the environmental community, working tirelessly to bring the planet’s most pressing issues to the forefront of pop culture and make true change by inspiring the next generation of filmmakers and entrepreneurs. To find out more about our programs and events visit us at www.green4ema.org and www.facebook.com/EMAOnline, Hashtag: #Green4EMA, Instagram @green4ema and Twitter @green4ema.
ABOUT TOYOTA
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2015 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.
ABOUT CALVERT
Calvert Investments is a global leader in responsible investing. Our mission is to deliver superior long-term performance to our clients and enable them to achieve positive impact. Calvert Investments had more than $12.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2015. Learn more about Calvert here. Calvert Investments is a registered trade name representing Calvert Investments, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Calvert Investment Management, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor, and Calvert Investments Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member broker/dealer and distributor of the Calvert mutual funds.
ABOUT JUST WATER
Headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, JUST aims to create optimism and economic value through operational innovation and delivering disruptive products at affordable prices. A diverse group of impact investors, artists, and members of the science and innovation community came together to form JUST and support the launch of its first product, JUST water. JUST water is 100% spring water sourced from the Glens Falls watershed in the Adirondack Mountains. For more information, visit www.justwater.com.
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