Month: February 2023

2022 was the year of demonstrating solutions. Not only did our portfolio companies demonstrate solutions for potential customers and investors—IN2 demonstrated itself, yet again, as a solution for accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

IN2 welcomed nine new companies into its portfolio in 2022, representing building, mobility, and agricultural technologies. The selected companies each received up to $250,000 in funding to test, validate and demonstrate their technologies with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) or the world-renowned Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. They are in good company—as of 2022, our portfolio of 65 now boasts $1.64 billion in follow-on capital since joining the program. That means our portfolio companies raise more than $88 for every $1 invested by IN2.

In April, we launched our first all-demonstration cohort which brought together five startups prepared to conduct a real-world installation of their technology with assistance from a community partner. With technical assistance from NREL, IN2 is helping these companies validate their solutions and build credibility to accelerate adoption.

For example, Kit Switch is working with Habitat for Humanity LA to deploy its plug-and-play kitchens in Los Angeles, and is doing a separate installation in San Francisco, to turn abandoned buildings into affordable apartment complexes. Community Energy Labs (CEL) is testing its model-predictive building control platform at more than 20 school campuses across the Pacific Northwest. NineDot Energy installed its first vehicle-to-grid charging system in a Brooklyn, New York, parking garage in partnership with Fermata Energy and Revel. In 2023, CorePower Magnetics plans to demonstrate its patented high-performance power electronics with Eaton, and BlocPower hopes to work with Steffes to replace fossil fuel-based appliances in low-income communities.

In June, we welcomed four companies focused on improving the resilience of global food systems into our newest agriculture cohort. These companies began collaborative research projects at the Danforth Center, and the now 20 companies in IN2’s agriculture cohorts continue work on commercializing solutions to improve the sustainability and resilience of agriculture.

Several of our agtech companies completed field trials with our partners at Farmers Business Network during the 2022 growing season to test their products on real farms, providing invaluable learning experiences. Intrinsyx Bio held trials in Indiana and Illinois, collecting usable data for learning how to adjust their product. New West Genetics held a trial in Montana to test two hemp hybrids for yield and quality. EarthSense learned how to adapt their solution to bigger fields and different weather patterns in the Midwest.

We were pleased to see the many accomplishments of our alumni companies over the past year, proving that IN2 provides an accelerated path to market. Eleven of our portfolio companies saw successful exits in the form of mergers or acquisitions. IN2 also serves as a breeding ground for companies to form strategic alliances and partnerships.

For example, alumni 75F and J2 Innovations announced a collaboration to improve the energy efficiency of mid-sized commercial buildings. 75F and J2 will standardize the use of a tool that allows community members to contribute peer-reviewed, plug-and-play digital twin models of building controls and equipment.

These examples only provide a small glimpse into the work that NREL and Wells Fargo do to catalyze cleantech innovation for the built environment and agriculture sector.

This year, IN2 also distributed $1 million to seven of our channel partners. Launched in 2017, the Channel Partner Strategic Awards foster an ecosystem of expertise and support within the IN2 Channel Partner network, which consists of more than 60 incubators, accelerators, and universities that mentor and refer companies to the IN2 program. For example, in 2022, BioGenerator helped Plastomics, an IN2 cohort company, spin out a new company called Solis Agrosciences, using IN2 award funding to help set up the new company. Since 2017, IN2 has distributed $6 million through the Channel Partner Strategic Awards.

The Channel Partner Strategic Awards also support IN2’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In 2021, IN2 presented the Channel Partner Strategic Awards, totaling $350,000, to four organizations that provide entrepreneurial opportunities for historically underrepresented individuals in the cleantech industry. The awards supported thousands of BIPOC people and organizations in 2022 including six historically Black colleges and universities, 134 students, 70 farmers, 11 startups, six community partners, and 1,820 businesses.

As we enter our ninth year, IN2 aims to multiply the economic and environmental impact of its proven technology incubation model by bringing on new corporate partners that want to find cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable future. For more information, read the 2022 Annual Report.

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) is a technology incubator for cleantech startups. Co-founded and co-administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) since 2014, its results are transformative and catalytic.

February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – As part of its commitment to leading the transition to a net zero future, ​Ceres ​announce​d​ today that ​Holcim has ​joined the BICEP Network—the leading coalition of U.S. companies pushing for ambitious federal and state climate, clean energy, and environmental justice legislation and regulations. Holcim is one of 13 new members that have joined in recent months, demonstrating that businesses are increasingly committed to growing as climate advocates.

“We are thrilled to welcome Holcim, a game-changing climate advocate into the Ceres BICEP Network, joining leading companies committed to tackling the climate crisis though public policy,” said Anne Kelly, vice president of government relations, Ceres. “As the leading U.S. manufacturer of low-carbon cement products and green roofing, Holcim is deeply invested in the transition to clean energy economy.”

Founded in 2009, the Ceres BICEP Network has grown to 85 organizations that collectively employ more than 3.9 million people and earn more than $1.24 trillion in annual revenue. The Network has been instrumental in securing major policy changes at both the federal and state level.

“We value collaboration with first movers in the climate and energy policy to help Holcim accelerate our transition to a net -zero future,” said Toufic Tabbara, North America Region Head at Holcim. “From supporting best practices to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, the Ceres BICEP network will connect Holcim to the leading climate advocates in the United States.”

Holcim has been a powerful partner with the Ceres BICEP Network, as a crucial voice of heavy industry championing more sustainable industrial processes. When corporate advocacy played a critical role in securing the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, Holcim spoke up at key moments to support the country’s largest-ever climate investment. Among its actions, Holcim signed a letter organized by Ceres to members of Congress whose votes were vital to the success of the landmark law. The Ceres BICEP Network also marshalled more than 2,900 companies with more than 400 global employees in support of the federal legislation’s climate and clean energy provisions.

About Holcim 

Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Driven by its purpose to build progress for people and the planet, its 60,000 employees are on a mission to decarbonize building, while improving living standards for all. The company empowers its customers across all regions to build better with less, with its broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact to ECOPlanet. With its innovative systems, from Elevate’s roofing to PRB’s insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by SBTi.

In the United States, Holcim US includes nearly 350 sites in 43 states and employs 7,000 people. Our customers rely on us to help them design and build better communities with innovative solutions that deliver structural integrity and eco-efficiency

About Ceres

Ceres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies and nonprofits, we drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future. For more information, visit ceres.org and follow @CeresNews.

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February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – 

WHAT: The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health, will host a panel of executive leaders and experts to discuss the connection between investments in healthy building strategies and enhanced business performance, increased asset value and higher financial returns, against the backdrop of an uncertain economy.

The panel discussion will feature data reported in IWBI’s comprehensive research review, Investing in Health Pays Back: The Growing Research Behind the Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations, comprising major findings from nearly 60 independent studies, demonstrating the return on investment and other economic benefits of healthy buildings and healthy organizations.

Highlights from the report include:

Higher ventilation rates linked to an 8% uptick in employee performanceWELL Certification connected to a 28% improvement in overall satisfaction with the workplaceA 300% return on investment for workplace wellness programs

WHO:

Moderator: Jason Hartke, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, IWBIWhitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President, Research, IWBIFlorijn Vriend, Head of Well-being and Social Impact, Edge TechnologiesTommy Zakrzewski, Director of Building Engineering Physics, HKS Chicago

Note: Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of IWBI, is also available to discuss findings from the comprehensive research review, including market implications. 

WHEN: Thursday, March 2, 2023, 12:00 PM EST

WHERE: 

Investing in health pays back Zoom webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0pOofH4VRju1T1f_4RTwOA

For more information or to schedule interviews with IWBI’s President and CEO, or other experts, please contact media@wellcertified.com.

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About the International WELL Building Institute 
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health. IWBI mobilizes its community through the administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and WELL ratings and certifications, management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources and advocacy for policies that promote health and well-being everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

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Where did the expression “woke” come from? Wikipedia offers us this explanation: “Woke is an adjective from African-American Vernacular English meaning [being] alert to racial prejudice and discrimination.” As the use of the term spread to a broader range of topic areas, we could also say that being “woke” is about being “awakened” and “alert” tochanges in certain areas of interest and importance in our lives. Like the increased importance of ESG issues to asset managers and corporate leaders.

Increased awareness of ESG issues accounts for the shift in focus by fiduciaries beyond just financial results to consider an ever-widening range of corporate governance, environmental and societal issues (of course now including diversity, inclusion, and equitable treatment of all stakeholders). Consideration of ESG is now a fundamental part of asset management and fiduciary duties.

We’ve been sharing news and perspectives about the attacks by certain Red state politicians on both ESG and “woke” companies; these are straw men for public sector leaders who now target and punish those asset managers adopting ESG analysis and methodologies in their management of clients’ assets.

In the Harvard Business Review, two authors recently put many of these issues in perspective for us as they offer possible solutions to rescue ESG from the Culture Wars. They are well versed in the many aspects of ESG, sustainable investing, and corporate sustainability.

One is former Harvard B-school professor Robert Eccles (now visiting professor of management practice at Said Business School, and a lifelong Democrat) and the other is Daniel Crowley, a long-time GOP leader who served as general counsel to House Speaker Newt Gingrich and who now leads the global financial services practice as K&L Gates LLP.

They speak about ESG from deep and varied backgrounds in finance, business, research, and public policy. Bob Eccles is a founder of the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB); Daniel Crowley led government relations efforts at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).

A few highlights of their shared perspectives in the HBR piece:

The planned congressional hearings on ESG present an opportunity to put facts on the record and begin the process of working toward a bipartisan consensus to take the “political passion” out of ESG discussions. The coming hearings on ESG could be political theater or a learning opportunity to clarify what ESG is/isn’t.The key will be to bring ESG definitions back to an original intention, “as a means for helping companies identify and communicate to investors the material, long-term risks they face from ESG-related issues”.Climate change is one such risk; e.g., future revenues of fossil fuel companies would be greatly reduced if governments start to tax carbon.For capital markets to properly allocate capital, investors need companies to disclose material investment risks. ESG, they write, is simply about identifying material risk factors that matter.

This HBR feature article is compelling reading for those on both sides of the ESG equation, for both ESG advocates and critics. Framing the hearings as explorations of not about being “woke” but on the importance of materiality is the way forward, the authors posit. We urge your reading and sharing of Bob Eccles’ and Daniel Crowley’s enlightening perspectives.

This issue of the newsletter also contains news and opinion beyond the political theater of “ESG wokeness” and U.S. Culture Wars that often drag anti-ESG views into vital conversations about addressing the climate change crisis. The team at G&A Institute will continue to monitor and share top-line results with you in this newsletter.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.

On February 9, Franklin Templeton partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern California to host Aragon High School students interested in learning about how FinTech is fostered and utilized at Franklin Templeton to enhance how the investment management company serves its clients.

Junior Achievement is a key global charity partner of Franklin Templeton. Employee volunteers across the US help deliver JA curriculum to provide innovative, hands-on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy education to students.

The FinTech event, held at the firm’s San Mateo, CA campus, engaged youth on the technology and innovation that is emerging to compete with traditional financial methods and service delivery and offered insight into current financial trends and the moves and ideas of global leaders in the field.

This professional workplace visit helped students learn about career options in financial services and FinTech. Students were introduced to Franklin Templeton via presentations from company experts and a campus tour, including firm’s FinTech Incubator.

About Junior Achievement of Northern California 

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Locally, JA connects students, educators, and business professionals together to build quality partnerships that empower young people to own their economic success by becoming financially literate, workforce ready, and equipped with entrepreneurial skills. Each year, JA serves 90,000 students agency-wide in experiential, hands-on learning that enable them to connect their studies in school to real-world business and industry. After participating in JA, students see first-hand how academic success can prepare them for a fruitful and meaningful future. Learn more at www.janorcal.org

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 155 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2023. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Snacking preferred over traditional mealtime for fourth consecutive yearSnacks remain regularly included in consumers’ budgets, despite rising pricesConsumers are being more mindful and present when enjoying snacksConsumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable snacks

CHICAGO, February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Mondelēz International announced the launch of the fourth annual State of Snacking™ report, a global consumer trends study examining annual insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. This year’s report explores how current economic challenges are affecting consumer snacking choices around the world – with a majority of respondents continuing to prioritize snacking, despite rising costs and economic challenges.

Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the report tracks snacking attitudes and behaviors among thousands of consumers surveyed across 12 countries for a fourth consecutive year. These findings illustrate the expanded role of snacking– as snacking increasingly replaces traditional meals in consumers’ lives. Key findings include that consumers around the world are snacking:

Daily – Snacking is a staple – 71 percent of consumers snack at least twice a day.Mindfully – 78 percent of consumers report they take time to savor indulgent snacks with 61 percent saying they take time to portion out snacks before eating them.Frequently – Consumers are increasingly replacing meals with snacks, with 55 percent reporting a higher likelihood to eat a snack across all three standard mealtimes.Sustainably – Reducing waste is a top priority, with seven in 10 consumers saying they prioritize snacks that have less packaging and 72 percent saying they typically recycle it.

“Our State of Snacking report confirms that in these trying times, consumers around the world view their favorite snacks as affordable and necessary indulgences,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International. “Snacking continues to be a way for consumers to connect or to enjoy a moment of delight in their day, further demonstrating our belief that every snack can be enjoyed in a mindful way.”

The survey demonstrates that consumers are looking for snacks to meet different needs in their lives. The vast majority said they regularly snack to reward themselves (78 percent) and for a sense of comfort (77 percent), including an overwhelming majority of millennials (85 percent for both reasons). The current environment also emphasizes the importance of brand recognition, with 67 percent saying they would buy fewer of their favorite snack brands rather than generic alternatives, regardless of cost.

The survey complements Mondelēz International’s diverse, proprietary snacking insights knowledge– including macro trends from multiple sources informing the future of snacking and validating the company’s focus on delivering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Additional findings from the 2022 State of Snacking report, available for download at www.mondelezinternational.com/stateofsnacking, include:

Mindful snacking

Consumers are making an effort to be mindful and present while snacking, with 78 percent reporting they take time to savor indulgent snacks.Many are also tuning into portion sizes, saying they take time to portion out snacks before eating them (61 percent) and check nutrition labels on snacks before buying them (68 percent).Meanwhile, less than half (46 percent) say they feel guilty when enjoying an indulgent snack or treat.

A way to connect

Snacking offers an important opportunity to connect with others, with seven in 10 confirming, “sharing snacks with others is my love language.”This trend of regularly sitting down to enjoy snacks with loved ones is especially strong among households in India and Mexico.

Appetite for sustainability

Consumers are very focused on how their snacking choices impact the environment – and they recognize that both companies and consumers play key roles in sustainable snacking.63 percent of consumers agree that snacks with a higher environmental impact should cost more, especially millennials (70 percent) and Gen Z (69 percent).64 percent are willing to pay more for snacks that are better for the environment, and 65 percent would pay more for snacks with ethically sourced ingredients.

“Today’s consumer is more conscious than ever about their consumption – and that includes health and well-being, as well as the impact on the planet,” said Martin Renaud, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Mondelēz International. “The findings of this report continue to help inform our strategy as a global snacking leader with a focus on chocolate and biscuits and a commitment to mindful and sustainable snacking.”

About Mondelēz International 
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers consumers to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2021 net revenues of approximately $29 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Clif Bar. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.

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By Candace Higginbotham and Jeremy King

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Regions Bank announced the launch of its Making Life Better Institute℠, a program that reflects the bank’s mission statement and brings together a wide range of community engagement efforts. These efforts extend throughout Regions’ 15-state retail banking footprint and beyond.

“Beginning in 2018, Regions enhanced its community engagement strategy to focus on one key goal: creating more inclusive prosperity. Now, we’re taking another major step forward by combining enhanced volunteerism strategies with new initiatives to build financial inclusion, additional efforts to create financial wellness, and more,” said Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Affairs for Regions Bank. “Making life better is more than a mission statement at Regions; it’s how our associates approach their daily work and the initiatives we are launching to help more people and communities thrive. Through the Making Life Better Institute, we are not only refining our community engagement strategy, we are unlocking new tools to help Regions and its teams make an even greater impact.”

Making life better is more than a mission statement at Regions; it’s how our associates approach their daily work and the initiatives we are launching to help more people and communities thrive. 

Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Affairs for Regions Bank

Six key components will be at the heart of initiatives championed by the Making Life Better Institute:

Regions Associates in Action℠: In 2022 alone, Regions associates volunteered 74,000 hours supporting a variety of important causes. Even so, more can be done. So, Regions Associates in Action is an enhanced employee volunteerism program that uses existing technology and an improved communication network to create more opportunities for hands-on work with nonprofits, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs). The program leverages the bank’s popular What a Difference a Day Makes program, which gives associates one paid day off per year to volunteer at an organization of their choice. Volunteer days are in addition to consistent, ongoing volunteerism provided by a range of business groups across the bank.Regions Skills in Service℠: Using a skills-based approach, the bank is matching the talents and experience of associates from across the organization with the specific needs of community partners. This targeted approach allows associates with subject-matter expertise in various areas to provide assistance where nonprofits, CDFIs and MDIs can best use it, including by offering financial advice and consultation. This enhanced program further enriches important work already being done by Regions associates in areas served by the bank.Board Service: With formal coaching and training, Regions leaders will have more opportunities to put their passions to work and provide financial management and strategic guidance while helping organizations reach their goals.Financial Education: The company continues to expand its robust Regions Next Step® Financial Wellness program to assist community partners, including nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools and groups who serve people in transition. Many of the courses have a Spanish-language version. Separately, two courses designed for people with cognitive disabilities were recently added to the curriculum, as well.CDFI and MDI Support: To further the bank’s long-term commitment to supporting Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Regions is engaging in executive-led informational sessions and idea-sharing opportunities with organizations in the bank’s footprint. This innovative approach for improved collaboration and technical assistance, along with the Regions Associates in Action℠ and Regions Skills In Service℠ programs, helps expand access to essential financial services and better support communities, especially underserved populations. These efforts enhance longstanding community lending programs within Regions Bank and the Regions Community Development Corporation.Recognition Programs: To celebrate Regions associates who are dedicated to giving back, the bank has created two new award programs. The Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award honors an associate, nominated by a colleague, who has made a significant impact to an organization or their community. A winner will be announced in April. The second award, Regions Community Champions, recognizes associates who have recorded 16 or more volunteer hours during the year.

“I’m so proud of these associates, who have given at least two full days of their valuable time to support organizations they care deeply about,” said Wendi Boyen, community advocacy and financial wellness manager for Regions. “These dedicated colleagues are living Regions’ mission and values every day by working hand-in-hand with community partners to help achieve our shared goals of fostering inclusive prosperity and making life better in the communities we serve.”

For more information about Regions’ community engagement activities, see this link.

About Regions Financial Corporation 
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $155 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

About Regions Community Development Corporation 
Regions Community Development Corporation (RCDC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regions Bank and serves as a catalyst to help revitalize communities and improve the lives of economically disadvantaged families in the Regions footprint. RCDC helps fulfill Regions’ mission to make life better by providing debt and/or equity financing for projects and entities with a community-development purpose.

RESTON, Va., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/- CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced that 13 employees were honored for their excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the 37th annual Global Competitiveness Conference for the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) held Feb. 9-11, including one who accepted the coveted Community Service Award.

“We are inspired by the impressive professional achievements and impactful community contributions of our BEYA honorees,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “The high bar they set illustrates the extraordinary talent, can-do attitude, and technical capabilities we deliver to our customers on a daily basis.”

CACI is a supporter of BEYA’s mission and a corporate sponsor of the conference. As part of its diversity and inclusion efforts, CACI partners with BEYA to help expand the company’s networking, recruitment, and career development opportunities.

The efforts of CACI’s exceptional BEYA awardees reflect the company’s long history of supporting emerging STEM talent and local communities. During the conference, Lewis Pate, Ph.D., received BEYA’s Community Service Award in recognition for giving back to his community and opening doors for minorities pursuing STEM opportunities. He has volunteered as a STEM instructor and mentor for several organizations, including the International Consortium of Minority Cyber Professionals, a nonprofit through which he has provided cybersecurity education to 145 students.

In addition to Pate’s Community Service Award, 12 other CACI employees received the Outstanding Achievement Award for their contributions to shaping the future of STEM.

CACI’s 2023 BEYA Community Service Awardee:
Lewis Pate, Ph.D., Enterprise Solutions Architect

CACI’s 2023 BEYA Outstanding Achievement Awardees:
Jason Grimes, Senior Engineering Scientist
Dominique Hollomon, Infrastructure/Systems Manager
Marshall Pearson, Senior Systems Engineer
Anthony Robinson, Lead Engineering PM
Seth Wooten, Software Engineering Manager
Avezou Petit-Frere, Software Engineer
Maurice Craft, Systems Engineering Manager
ShaLaka Moton, Cyber Security Insider Threat Analyst
Laronda Lee, Cyber Security Manager
Russell Hobbs (Posthumous), Systems Engineer
Alise Smith, Operations Integration Manager
Keith Honore, Senior Systems Engineer

CACI is a corporate sponsor for many organizations that focus on promoting STEM education for underserved groups, including Women in Technology (WIT), Great Minds in STEM (GmiS), and STEM for HER.

About CACI

CACI’s approximately 22,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.

CACI-Company News

Corporate Communications and Media:
Lorraine Corcoran
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications
(703) 434-4165, lorraine.corcoran@caci.com

Investor Relations:
Daniel Leckburg
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
(703) 841-7666, dleckburg@caci.com

Source: CACI International Inc

MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 28, 2023 /3BL Media/ – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today kicked off a 50-day countdown to April 17, 2023, the day FedEx celebrates 50 years of operations, with its 50 Days of Caring initiative. During this time, FedEx team members will be giving back to their communities through service projects around the world. In addition, the company will hold events and share stories that celebrate its team members, shine a spotlight on its customers, and give the world a glimpse into what’s next.

To further celebrate this milestone, FedEx is proud to announce it exceeded its FedEx Cares 50 by 50 goal to help 50 million people by the company’s 50th birthday. In recognition of these events, the company plans to start the celebrations with a $50,000 gift to World Central Kitchen (WCK).

“For the last 50 years FedEx has transformed the world by connecting people and possibilities, and we want to celebrate this milestone anniversary by giving back,” said FedEx President and Chief Executive Officer Raj Subramaniam. “Exceeding our 50 by 50 goal of supporting 50 million people globally demonstrates the incredible dedication of FedEx team members and our steadfast commitment to deliver more than packages, but also hope, opportunity, and good in the world.”

Launched in 2019, FedEx Cares worked around the world with more than 900 nonprofits to have a direct and positive impact on more than 50 million people. Team members engaged in community service, invested in philanthropic endeavors, and provided in-kind shipping to many organizations. Some highlights include:

Delivering hope and healing by leveraging the company’s global network to deliver basic necessities and medicine to people when natural disasters and crises strike.Making dreams come true by investing in inclusion and the next generation of entrepreneurs.Prioritizing the planet by investing in solutions and innovations to create more sustainable cities and empower team members to restore and protect the environment through community service.Volunteering time in the community to help keep kids warm and feed the hungry.

Though FedEx met the 50 by 50 goal, the job is never done. Team members around the globe are encouraged to show support to the communities they serve every day and engage in 50 Days of Caring by volunteering for a nonprofit or donating items to an agency in need.

“The success of our first 50 years and the impact of our charitable and volunteer efforts inspires us to create a future as transformative as our first five decades,” said Subramaniam. “For all that we have achieved, doing our part to build a better, brighter world will be our most important delivery yet.”

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FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $94 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 550,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

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