Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Community Engagement

Throughout 2021, S3 has supported numerous organizations and individuals with financial resources, volunteer hours, and donated technology and supplies. Everything from strengthening the literacy of at-risk children by donating iPads to grooming the next generation of leaders in Middle Tennessee through mentoring, S3 takes a proactive approach to doing good in the community.

A spirit of servant leadership and community service permeates throughout S3. It’s a company value that is important to the CEO, Rod McDaniel, and is actively displayed with events and opportunities for all team members to participate. “I grew up in public housing in Nashville, so I understand the importance of business leaders giving back to the community,” McDaniel said. “I was once a recipient of such generosity, and I am incredibly honored to be in a position to pay it forward.” 2021 Community Engagement Events And Activities: • Donated 120 turkeys to residents of

Middle Tennessee for Thanksgiving • Adopted 20 families to provide toys and gifts for Christmas • Sponsored Boy Scouts of America,

McGavock High School Girls Basketball, and 3D Vision Basketball Team • Donated more than 1,000 laptops to charities internationally • Provided relief to victims of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.

2021 donations were made to: • Hopes Ministry • Pivot Technology • Culturally Tech • The East Nashville Hope Exchange

In 2021, S3 contributed over $70K in Community Service and Charitable Donations.

On September 13, 2021, S3 donated supplies to help residents of New Orleans after Hurricane Ida. Chairman Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. personally delivered the supplies in collaboration with United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

One of S3 Recycling Solutions’ greatest attributes is that it is a culturally diverse team. S3 fosters an inclusive environment and is committed to an equal opportunity workplace. S3 is certified nationally and by the State of Tennessee as a minority-owned business.

S3 follows hiring guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and follows all legal requirements for employment screening. But most importantly, S3’s leadership recognizes that in order to have the most talented team, it must make the organization a welcoming place for everyone regardless of gender, ethnic background, religious affiliation, disabilities, or any other areas of diversity. S3 is proud to have diversity displayed throughout all levels of the organization from the labor force to executive leadership.

At S3 Recycling Solutions, we choose to hire the best talent we can find. Therefore, diversity is a natural by-product of our hiring practices. - Darrell S. Freeman, Sr., S3 Chairman

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