Month: August 2026

WASHINGTON, August 5, 2026 /3BL/ – Vanilla farming communities in Madagascar will have the opportunity to participate in a capacity building project that fosters independence, sustainable livelihoods and trade justice throughout the next three and a half years.

With funding from Frontier Co-op, an American organic spice company, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Fairtrade will implement a comprehensive project supporting smallholder vanilla cooperatives in vanilla producing regions of Madagascar. The project aims to:

• Enhance vanilla production’s sustainability, productivity, and economic resilience for the benefit of Malagasy farmers and workers
• Promote resilient agroforestry systems that incorporate tree species and additional crops, helping to enhance food security and diversify farmers’ incomes
• Break down existing gender and age barriers to support women and youth participation in decision- and money-making activities

“Farmer resilience starts with long-term investment,” said Tony Bedard, CEO, Frontier Co-op. “When vanilla farmers have the resources, stability, and support they need to adapt and invest in their farms and cooperatives, the result is stronger communities and more resilient global supply chains.”

Traditional vanilla farming often involves monoculture production with minimal shade tree coverage, which can lead to poor soil health, loss of wildlife through deforestation, and greater risk from climate-related events like droughts and storms. Growing vanilla alone also makes farmers more vulnerable to price changes, pests, crop diseases, and other unexpected challenges. Although women and youth play an important role in vanilla production, they often have less access to land, financial services, and leadership opportunities within cooperatives. Cooperatives involved in this project will become agents of change, helping to improve safety, inclusivity, and equity in vanilla production.

This project will be one of nine global projects under the Dignified Opportunities Nurtured for Trade and Sustainability (DONUTS) Program, which has been operating since 2022. The second phase of the DONUTS Program will run from 2026-2029 with projects in Ghana, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Kenya, and Uganda.

“Fairtrade has long championed the farmers and cooperatives leading efforts to strengthen resilience in an increasingly fragile agricultural sector,” said Amanda Archila, Executive Director, Fairtrade America. “With Frontier Co-op’s investment into the DONUTS program, current and future generations of Malagasy vanilla producers will lead the way in creating sustainable solutions to support their land, families and communities, which ultimately protects the future viability of the global vanilla supply chain.”

DONUTS was designed to complement Fairtrade certification and associated economic benefits in regions where communities that rely on agriculture face multiple increasingly dire threats, including child labor and forced labor, discrimination against marginalized groups, unfair trading practices, climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity degradation. From 2022-20225, farmers and workers across nine countries in Africa and Latin America participated in DONUTS interventions tailored to their community’s unique needs. Fairtrade estimates that just over 600,000 people have benefited from interventions carried out through the DONUTS program.

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About Fairtrade America

Fairtrade America works to rebalance trade, making it a system rooted in partnership and mutual respect rather than exploitation. It’s about businesses, shoppers, farmers and workers all working together so we can all experience the benefits of trade. Fairtrade America is the U.S. branch of Fairtrade International, the original and global leader in fair trade certification with more than 30 years of experience working for fair trading practices in more than 60 countries across the globe. A non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Fairtrade America is part of the world’s largest and most recognized fair trade certification program —part of a global movement for change. Learn more at fairtrade.net, and by connecting with Fairtrade America on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Frontier Co-op

Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Co-op is proudly celebrating 50 years as a member-owned cooperative offering a full line of products for natural living under the Frontier Co-op and Simply Organic® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices, and baking flavors, and bulk herbs and spices all with a wide selection of organics. For five decades, Frontier Co-op has been guided by its purpose – Doing Good, Works – and commitment to provide consumers with the highest-quality products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit their website at  www.frontiercoop.com.

Media Contact

Liz Davis, ldavis@fairtradeamerica.org | +1 202-930-4349

Keysight recognizes that climate change presents significant economic, social, and environmental challenges and is committed to doing its part to help mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Accordingly, the company’s climate change strategy and goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in scopes 1 and 2 by the end of FY 2040 is aligned with the Paris Agreement’s preferred goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Our climate-related goals and achievements provide certainty about the company’s strategic direction in environmentally sustainable operations. We set ambitious GHG emissions reduction, energy reduction, and renewable electricity targets to prepare the company for a low-carbon future, including:

• Energy Reduction: A 10% energy reduction through efficiency by the end of FY 2030 and a 20% reduction by FY 2040 (FY 2019 baseline).
• Renewable Electricity: Achieving 55% renewable electricity by the end of FY 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by FY 2040.
• Science-Based Targets: Keysight commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY 2030 from a FY 2021 base year. Keysight also commits that 73% of its customers by emissions covering use of sold products, will have science-based targets by FY 2028. 

FY 2025 Impact Highlights 

Renewable Electricity

• Keysight signed the company’s first virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in 2024. This project is under construction and on track to achieve commercial operation in the first quarter of Keysight’s FY 2027. When complete, the project is estimated to generate renewable electricity equivalent to 100% of the company’s electricity consumption in the United States and Canada.
• Used renewable electricity generated from onsite solar systems at several of our facilities across the world, including in Bochum, Germany; Santa Rosa, California;
  Telford, United Kingdom; and Penang, Malaysia. Onsite solar contributed more than 9,600 MWh of renewable electricity in FY25, which accounted for 5% of total
  electricity consumption.
• Purchased Environmental Attribute Credits through partnerships with local utility providers to cover 100% of electricity at the Böblingen, Germany, site and nearly 100% of the electricity used at our facilities in Spain.

Energy Reduction

• Keysight prioritizes energy reduction and implements energy and emissions reduction projects and initiatives each FY through a dedicated budget for energy efficiency improvements and a coordinated global strategy.
• In FY 2025, Keysight completed 10 energy conservation infrastructure projects worldwide, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency improvements and lighting system upgrades.
• The company’s efforts in FY 2025 resulted in an estimated 6,160 MWh and over 1,740 tCO2e of annual savings.

Scope 3

• Keysight calculates all relevant indirect emissions across our value chain and maintains a strategy to address the most material categories of scope 3.
• As progress towards the company’s downstream customer engagement science-based target (SBT), Keysight continued its customer sustainability engagement program to encourage customers to join Keysight and set their own science-based targets. 
• Over 15% of customers by emissions now have their own SBTs

Beyond our net zero and value chain emissions efforts, we actively work to conserve natural resources, promote healthy ecosystems, and uphold environmental responsibility.

Read the full 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report

Keysight recognizes that climate change presents significant economic, social, and environmental challenges and is committed to doing its part to help mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Accordingly, the company’s climate change strategy and goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in scopes 1 and 2 by the end of FY 2040 is aligned with the Paris Agreement’s preferred goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Our climate-related goals and achievements provide certainty about the company’s strategic direction in environmentally sustainable operations. We set ambitious GHG emissions reduction, energy reduction, and renewable electricity targets to prepare the company for a low-carbon future, including:

• Energy Reduction: A 10% energy reduction through efficiency by the end of FY 2030 and a 20% reduction by FY 2040 (FY 2019 baseline).
• Renewable Electricity: Achieving 55% renewable electricity by the end of FY 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by FY 2040.
• Science-Based Targets: Keysight commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY 2030 from a FY 2021 base year. Keysight also commits that 73% of its customers by emissions covering use of sold products, will have science-based targets by FY 2028. 

FY 2025 Impact Highlights 

Renewable Electricity

• Keysight signed the company’s first virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in 2024. This project is under construction and on track to achieve commercial operation in the first quarter of Keysight’s FY 2027. When complete, the project is estimated to generate renewable electricity equivalent to 100% of the company’s electricity consumption in the United States and Canada.
• Used renewable electricity generated from onsite solar systems at several of our facilities across the world, including in Bochum, Germany; Santa Rosa, California;
  Telford, United Kingdom; and Penang, Malaysia. Onsite solar contributed more than 9,600 MWh of renewable electricity in FY25, which accounted for 5% of total
  electricity consumption.
• Purchased Environmental Attribute Credits through partnerships with local utility providers to cover 100% of electricity at the Böblingen, Germany, site and nearly 100% of the electricity used at our facilities in Spain.

Energy Reduction

• Keysight prioritizes energy reduction and implements energy and emissions reduction projects and initiatives each FY through a dedicated budget for energy efficiency improvements and a coordinated global strategy.
• In FY 2025, Keysight completed 10 energy conservation infrastructure projects worldwide, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency improvements and lighting system upgrades.
• The company’s efforts in FY 2025 resulted in an estimated 6,160 MWh and over 1,740 tCO2e of annual savings.

Scope 3

• Keysight calculates all relevant indirect emissions across our value chain and maintains a strategy to address the most material categories of scope 3.
• As progress towards the company’s downstream customer engagement science-based target (SBT), Keysight continued its customer sustainability engagement program to encourage customers to join Keysight and set their own science-based targets. 
• Over 15% of customers by emissions now have their own SBTs

Beyond our net zero and value chain emissions efforts, we actively work to conserve natural resources, promote healthy ecosystems, and uphold environmental responsibility.

Read the full 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report

Originally published on Cargill’s LinkedIn by Eliza Clark, Vice President of Sustainability, Cargill Food, and Heather Pfahl, CARE’s Managing Director of Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Systems.

• Farmer livelihoods and supply chain resilience are deeply connected.
• Long-term progress depends on market access, local leadership and community-led systems that continue beyond project funding.
• CARE and Cargill’s PROSPER III initiative shows how private sector-NGO partnerships can support stronger communities and more resilient supply chains over time.

Akua Laadi, 34, is a mother of four from the Achiase community in Ghana. Before joining a local savings group and receiving training in baking and business management, she relied primarily on seasonal cocoa farming to support her family. Today, she runs her own bakery business, earns additional weekly income and is training two young women in her community.

Akua’s progress is meaningful on its own. It also reflects a broader lesson CARE and Cargill have learned over time: lasting progress depends on whether communities can keep building long after a project ends.

For more than 65 years, CARE and Cargill have partnered across agricultural communities around the world. Through that work, we’ve seen that durable outcomes depend on whether farmers and communities are connected to reliable markets, supported by strong local institutions and equipped with the knowledge and tools to adapt over time.

Read the full blog on lessons learned through our partnership here.

Originally published on Cargill’s LinkedIn by Eliza Clark, Vice President of Sustainability, Cargill Food, and Heather Pfahl, CARE’s Managing Director of Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Systems.

• Farmer livelihoods and supply chain resilience are deeply connected.
• Long-term progress depends on market access, local leadership and community-led systems that continue beyond project funding.
• CARE and Cargill’s PROSPER III initiative shows how private sector-NGO partnerships can support stronger communities and more resilient supply chains over time.

Akua Laadi, 34, is a mother of four from the Achiase community in Ghana. Before joining a local savings group and receiving training in baking and business management, she relied primarily on seasonal cocoa farming to support her family. Today, she runs her own bakery business, earns additional weekly income and is training two young women in her community.

Akua’s progress is meaningful on its own. It also reflects a broader lesson CARE and Cargill have learned over time: lasting progress depends on whether communities can keep building long after a project ends.

For more than 65 years, CARE and Cargill have partnered across agricultural communities around the world. Through that work, we’ve seen that durable outcomes depend on whether farmers and communities are connected to reliable markets, supported by strong local institutions and equipped with the knowledge and tools to adapt over time.

Read the full blog on lessons learned through our partnership here.

Motorola Solutions has been named one of America’s Most Charitable Companies by Newsweek, ranking #24 overall out of 300 designees, and #4 within the technology industry. 

This recognition reflects a deep commitment to service, brought to life through the Motorola Solutions Foundation. The company’s purpose is to help build safer communities, and that promise extends well beyond technology. It shows up in the people, places and causes the company supports around the world. Here’s what that looked like in 2025:

• 187 grants awarded across 22 countries, totaling $10 million to support first responder programs, and tech and engineering education.

• More than 126,000 volunteer hours logged by employees in 42 countries, with over $2.5 million awarded through employee giving programs.

• More than $275,000 donated to support communities recovering from natural and human-made disasters worldwide.

Behind every number is a person, a partnership and a community made stronger through a commitment to service and public safety. Motorola Solutions is grateful to its employees and partners who turn shared values into real-world impact, every single day. 

For a closer look at this work in action, read more about employee volunteerism and grant partnerships.

Motorola Solutions has been named one of America’s Most Charitable Companies by Newsweek, ranking #24 overall out of 300 designees, and #4 within the technology industry. 

This recognition reflects a deep commitment to service, brought to life through the Motorola Solutions Foundation. The company’s purpose is to help build safer communities, and that promise extends well beyond technology. It shows up in the people, places and causes the company supports around the world. Here’s what that looked like in 2025:

• 187 grants awarded across 22 countries, totaling $10 million to support first responder programs, and tech and engineering education.

• More than 126,000 volunteer hours logged by employees in 42 countries, with over $2.5 million awarded through employee giving programs.

• More than $275,000 donated to support communities recovering from natural and human-made disasters worldwide.

Behind every number is a person, a partnership and a community made stronger through a commitment to service and public safety. Motorola Solutions is grateful to its employees and partners who turn shared values into real-world impact, every single day. 

For a closer look at this work in action, read more about employee volunteerism and grant partnerships.

CLEVELAND, August 5, 2026 /3BL/ – KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) today marks the third anniversary of Key Select Checking®, the interest-bearing checking account designed to reward clients for the direct deposits they make to their account. Since its launch three years ago, KeyBank has paid out nearly $7 million in annual cash bonuses to qualifying Key Select Checking clients.

“Three years ago, we set out to build a checking account that rewards clients for banking with Key,” said Josh Miller, Head of Consumer Acquisition Marketing & Product. “Today’s milestone is a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us and to our commitment in making their financial lives simpler and more rewarding.”

A Checking Account Built Around the Client

Key Select Checking was built on a straightforward premise: clients who maintain their banking relationship with KeyBank should be rewarded for it. The account is interest-bearing, meaning balances earn a variable interest rate that is compounded daily, in addition to the annual $100 cash bonus¹.

The account can be opened online in approximately five minutes and comes with a suite of features designed for everyday banking, including:

• Fee-free ATM access² at more than 40,000 KeyBank and Allpoint® ATMs nationwide
• ATM fee rebates³ of up to $6 per statement cycle for cash withdrawals from out-of-network ATMs
• Early Pay⁴: qualifying clients with direct deposit may receive their pay up to two days early
• Key Coverage Zone®⁵ — no overdraft fee from KeyBank if an account is overdrawn by $20 or less at the end of the day
• No-cost check options, with customized and designer options available for a fee

The $25 monthly maintenance fee is waived for the first three statement cycles⁶ for all new accounts, giving clients a seamless start. After that, the fee is waived when clients maintain $3,000 per statement cycle in eligible direct deposits or carry at least $15,000 in combined KeyBank account balances.

Earning the $100 Annual Cash Bonus¹

The centerpiece of Key Select Checking is a $100 annual cash bonus available to clients who meet straightforward direct deposit requirements. Here is how it works:

• After opening an account, clients enter an Evaluation Period, a 12-month-calendar window, that begins on the first day of the second full month following account opening.
• Clients must deposit at least $60,000 in eligible direct deposits over the course of that evaluation period (12 months) to be eligible for the $100 annual bonus
• At least one eligible direct deposit must be received during the final two calendar months of the evaluation period.

Clients who meet these requirements earn the $100 cash bonus, year after year. For clients who regularly direct deposit their paycheck or other recurring income, the requirements are straightforward to achieve, and the bonus resets each year, making Key Select Checking a genuinely recurring financial reward.

The Bonus Tracker: Putting Clients in Control

Last summer, KeyBank launched the Key Select Checking Bonus Tracker, a feature available through the KeyBank mobile app and online banking that gives clients real-time visibility into their progress toward the annual $100 cash bonus.

The Bonus Tracker displays the total amount of eligible direct deposits made to date, as well as the start and end dates of the client’s current evaluation period — so clients can check their bonus status at any time, without having to call or visit a branch.

“Transparency matters to our clients,” said Miller. “The Bonus Tracker is a natural extension of our commitment to putting clients in control of their money. By allowing clients to understand their progress and see where they stand in real time; they can stay informed and potentially make smarter decisions with regard to their finances.”

In its first year, the Bonus Tracker has become one of the most-used features within the Key Select Checking experience, reflecting client demand for clear, actionable financial information at their fingertips.

Three Years of Growing Client Value

Since launch, Key Select Checking has achieved significant milestones that reflect growing client adoption and satisfaction:

• Nearly $7 million in total annual bonuses paid out to qualifying clients
• Consistent year-over-year account growth driven by client referrals and KeyBank’s expanding digital banking presence

These figures underscore KeyBank’s broader mission to help clients achieve financial wellness through products that deliver real, tangible value — not just attractive introductory offers.
 

ABOUT KEYCORP

KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $191 billion at June 30, 2026.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

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^{CFMA 260727-4780178}

^{1 Key Select Checking Account is an interest-bearing account. Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are accurate as of July 24, 2026, for zip code 44114. 0.05% APY applies to balances of $0.00-$2,499.99, 0.05% APY on balances $2,500-$4,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $5,000-$9,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $10,000-$24,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $25,000-$49,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $50,000-$99,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $100,000-$249,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $250,000-$499,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $500,000-$999,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $1,000,000 and above. Key Select Checking Account is a variable rate account, rates may vary. Rates and terms may change at the bank’s discretion. Minimum balance to open this account is $50. Fees may reduce earnings.}

^{EVALUATION PERIOD DEFINITIONS}

• ^{New Key Select Checking Account: Your account will be reviewed for eligible deposits during the 12 calendar months following the first calendar day of the second full month after account opening.}

^{$100 BONUS}

• ^{Direct Deposits: To qualify for the $100 bonus, ALL of the following three requirements must be met. Eligible direct deposits:}
  • ^{Must total at least $60,000 during the Evaluation Period.}
  • ^{Are electronic automated clearing house (ACH) deposits. Examples of eligible direct deposits include, but are not limited to: payroll, Social Security, pension and government benefits. Deposits made through a teller, ATM, or the KeyBank mobile app are ineligible direct deposits.} 
  • ^{At least one eligible direct deposit transaction (in any amount) must be received within the final two calendar months at the end of the Evaluation Period.}

^{Your account will be reviewed at the end of each Evaluation Period for cash bonus eligibility. Eligibility is based on cumulative direct deposits in the preceding Evaluation Period. Your $100 bonus will be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-INT. Your $100 bonus will be deposited into your checking account within 30 calendar days after the Evaluation Period has expired. If your account is converted into an account type other than a Key Select Checking Account during the Evaluation Period, progress toward the cash bonus is forfeited. Accounts that are closed or in a legally dormant status (legally dormant status is determined by applicable state law) at the end of the Evaluation Period or at the time of the bonus payout are not eligible for the bonus payment.}

^{2 There is no surcharge at KeyBank ATMs. There is also no surcharge at Allpoint ATMs when you use a KeyBank debit card linked to an eligible account. Ineligible accounts include Hassle‑Free Account®, savings accounts, and business accounts.}

^{3 There is no KeyBank fee if you use another bank’s ATM. However, a fee may be charged by the bank that owns the ATM. This fee, as well as any additional non-KeyBank charges or surcharges, will be included with the total withdrawal transaction amount. Your account will receive a refund of other bank’s ATM cash withdrawal surcharges when the withdrawals are made with any KeyBank Debit Mastercard®. The surcharge refund will be credited to your account at statement cycle and will not exceed a total refund of $6.00 per statement cycle. If you close your account or change your account type before the end of the statement cycle, other bank’s ATM cash withdrawal surcharges will not be reimbursed.}

^{4 Early Pay is a service included with your KeyBank consumer deposit account in which KeyBank makes your eligible direct deposits available up to two business days early. Eligible direct deposits include certain transactions such as payroll, government benefits, or similar types of payments. The Early Pay service is dependent on when KeyBank receives information from the payer that the funds are on the way, this could vary, and you may not always receive your funds early. You cannot opt out of Early Pay.}

^{5 Overdraft Item Charges are $20 per item. Charges apply to transactions created by check, in-person withdrawal, recurring debit card transactions, or other electronic means. Overdraft charges will not be imposed on ATM withdrawals or one-time debit card items unless the customer has opted in authorizing Key to pay these items into overdraft and assess a charge. You agree to pay us the full amount of any overdraft on your Account immediately upon demand, together with any additional charges we assess. KeyBank’s approval of overdrafts is a discretionary courtesy. For Consumer accounts: No charges will be assessed when the account is overdrawn twenty ($20) dollars or less at the end of the day. Overdraft charges are assessed on up to three (3) items per day, with the maximum not to exceed $60 per day per account. Overdraft charges may not post on the same day as the transaction which triggers the fee(s). There is a cap of 20 assessed overdraft charges within a monthly statement period. If at the end of the day, your account’s overdrawn available balance is more than $20 for 5 consecutive business days, an additional $20 Recurring Overdraft Service Charge will be assessed. See your accounts Personal Checking Account Fees and Disclosures for additional information and Personal Savings Overdraft Protection Agreement for further information on linking savings account for protection.}

^{6 $25 monthly maintenance fee (waived for the first 3 months). After the three (3) month grace period the monthly maintenance fee can be avoided if either of the requirements are met in a statement cycle:}

• ^{The combined balance in any combination of KeyBank checking, savings, certificates of deposit, retirement deposit, and Key Investment Services LLC (KIS) accounts was $15,000 or more during the statement cycle.}

^OR

• ^{You have eligible direct deposits totaling at least $3,000 during each statement cycle.}

^{Investment products are offered through Key Investment Services LLC (KIS), member FINRA/SIPC and SEC-registered investment advisor.}

^{Insurance products are offered through KeyCorp Insurance Agency USA, Inc. (KIA). KIS and KIA are non-bank affiliates of KeyBank National Association (KeyBank).}

^{Non-Deposit products are:}

^{NOT FDIC INSURED•NOT BANK GUARANTEED•MAY LOSE VALUE•NOT A DEPOSIT•NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCY}

^{KIS, KIA and KeyBank are separate entities, and when you buy or sell securities and insurance products you are doing business with KIS and/or KIA, and not KeyBank.}

CLEVELAND, August 5, 2026 /3BL/ – KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) today marks the third anniversary of Key Select Checking®, the interest-bearing checking account designed to reward clients for the direct deposits they make to their account. Since its launch three years ago, KeyBank has paid out nearly $7 million in annual cash bonuses to qualifying Key Select Checking clients.

“Three years ago, we set out to build a checking account that rewards clients for banking with Key,” said Josh Miller, Head of Consumer Acquisition Marketing & Product. “Today’s milestone is a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us and to our commitment in making their financial lives simpler and more rewarding.”

A Checking Account Built Around the Client

Key Select Checking was built on a straightforward premise: clients who maintain their banking relationship with KeyBank should be rewarded for it. The account is interest-bearing, meaning balances earn a variable interest rate that is compounded daily, in addition to the annual $100 cash bonus¹.

The account can be opened online in approximately five minutes and comes with a suite of features designed for everyday banking, including:

• Fee-free ATM access² at more than 40,000 KeyBank and Allpoint® ATMs nationwide
• ATM fee rebates³ of up to $6 per statement cycle for cash withdrawals from out-of-network ATMs
• Early Pay⁴: qualifying clients with direct deposit may receive their pay up to two days early
• Key Coverage Zone®⁵ — no overdraft fee from KeyBank if an account is overdrawn by $20 or less at the end of the day
• No-cost check options, with customized and designer options available for a fee

The $25 monthly maintenance fee is waived for the first three statement cycles⁶ for all new accounts, giving clients a seamless start. After that, the fee is waived when clients maintain $3,000 per statement cycle in eligible direct deposits or carry at least $15,000 in combined KeyBank account balances.

Earning the $100 Annual Cash Bonus¹

The centerpiece of Key Select Checking is a $100 annual cash bonus available to clients who meet straightforward direct deposit requirements. Here is how it works:

• After opening an account, clients enter an Evaluation Period, a 12-month-calendar window, that begins on the first day of the second full month following account opening.
• Clients must deposit at least $60,000 in eligible direct deposits over the course of that evaluation period (12 months) to be eligible for the $100 annual bonus
• At least one eligible direct deposit must be received during the final two calendar months of the evaluation period.

Clients who meet these requirements earn the $100 cash bonus, year after year. For clients who regularly direct deposit their paycheck or other recurring income, the requirements are straightforward to achieve, and the bonus resets each year, making Key Select Checking a genuinely recurring financial reward.

The Bonus Tracker: Putting Clients in Control

Last summer, KeyBank launched the Key Select Checking Bonus Tracker, a feature available through the KeyBank mobile app and online banking that gives clients real-time visibility into their progress toward the annual $100 cash bonus.

The Bonus Tracker displays the total amount of eligible direct deposits made to date, as well as the start and end dates of the client’s current evaluation period — so clients can check their bonus status at any time, without having to call or visit a branch.

“Transparency matters to our clients,” said Miller. “The Bonus Tracker is a natural extension of our commitment to putting clients in control of their money. By allowing clients to understand their progress and see where they stand in real time; they can stay informed and potentially make smarter decisions with regard to their finances.”

In its first year, the Bonus Tracker has become one of the most-used features within the Key Select Checking experience, reflecting client demand for clear, actionable financial information at their fingertips.

Three Years of Growing Client Value

Since launch, Key Select Checking has achieved significant milestones that reflect growing client adoption and satisfaction:

• Nearly $7 million in total annual bonuses paid out to qualifying clients
• Consistent year-over-year account growth driven by client referrals and KeyBank’s expanding digital banking presence

These figures underscore KeyBank’s broader mission to help clients achieve financial wellness through products that deliver real, tangible value — not just attractive introductory offers.
 

ABOUT KEYCORP

KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $191 billion at June 30, 2026.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

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^{CFMA 260727-4780178}

^{1 Key Select Checking Account is an interest-bearing account. Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are accurate as of July 24, 2026, for zip code 44114. 0.05% APY applies to balances of $0.00-$2,499.99, 0.05% APY on balances $2,500-$4,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $5,000-$9,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $10,000-$24,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $25,000-$49,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $50,000-$99,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $100,000-$249,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $250,000-$499,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $500,000-$999,999.99, 0.05% APY on balances $1,000,000 and above. Key Select Checking Account is a variable rate account, rates may vary. Rates and terms may change at the bank’s discretion. Minimum balance to open this account is $50. Fees may reduce earnings.}

^{EVALUATION PERIOD DEFINITIONS}

• ^{New Key Select Checking Account: Your account will be reviewed for eligible deposits during the 12 calendar months following the first calendar day of the second full month after account opening.}

^{$100 BONUS}

• ^{Direct Deposits: To qualify for the $100 bonus, ALL of the following three requirements must be met. Eligible direct deposits:}
  • ^{Must total at least $60,000 during the Evaluation Period.}
  • ^{Are electronic automated clearing house (ACH) deposits. Examples of eligible direct deposits include, but are not limited to: payroll, Social Security, pension and government benefits. Deposits made through a teller, ATM, or the KeyBank mobile app are ineligible direct deposits.} 
  • ^{At least one eligible direct deposit transaction (in any amount) must be received within the final two calendar months at the end of the Evaluation Period.}

^{Your account will be reviewed at the end of each Evaluation Period for cash bonus eligibility. Eligibility is based on cumulative direct deposits in the preceding Evaluation Period. Your $100 bonus will be reported to the IRS on Form 1099-INT. Your $100 bonus will be deposited into your checking account within 30 calendar days after the Evaluation Period has expired. If your account is converted into an account type other than a Key Select Checking Account during the Evaluation Period, progress toward the cash bonus is forfeited. Accounts that are closed or in a legally dormant status (legally dormant status is determined by applicable state law) at the end of the Evaluation Period or at the time of the bonus payout are not eligible for the bonus payment.}

^{2 There is no surcharge at KeyBank ATMs. There is also no surcharge at Allpoint ATMs when you use a KeyBank debit card linked to an eligible account. Ineligible accounts include Hassle‑Free Account®, savings accounts, and business accounts.}

^{3 There is no KeyBank fee if you use another bank’s ATM. However, a fee may be charged by the bank that owns the ATM. This fee, as well as any additional non-KeyBank charges or surcharges, will be included with the total withdrawal transaction amount. Your account will receive a refund of other bank’s ATM cash withdrawal surcharges when the withdrawals are made with any KeyBank Debit Mastercard®. The surcharge refund will be credited to your account at statement cycle and will not exceed a total refund of $6.00 per statement cycle. If you close your account or change your account type before the end of the statement cycle, other bank’s ATM cash withdrawal surcharges will not be reimbursed.}

^{4 Early Pay is a service included with your KeyBank consumer deposit account in which KeyBank makes your eligible direct deposits available up to two business days early. Eligible direct deposits include certain transactions such as payroll, government benefits, or similar types of payments. The Early Pay service is dependent on when KeyBank receives information from the payer that the funds are on the way, this could vary, and you may not always receive your funds early. You cannot opt out of Early Pay.}

^{5 Overdraft Item Charges are $20 per item. Charges apply to transactions created by check, in-person withdrawal, recurring debit card transactions, or other electronic means. Overdraft charges will not be imposed on ATM withdrawals or one-time debit card items unless the customer has opted in authorizing Key to pay these items into overdraft and assess a charge. You agree to pay us the full amount of any overdraft on your Account immediately upon demand, together with any additional charges we assess. KeyBank’s approval of overdrafts is a discretionary courtesy. For Consumer accounts: No charges will be assessed when the account is overdrawn twenty ($20) dollars or less at the end of the day. Overdraft charges are assessed on up to three (3) items per day, with the maximum not to exceed $60 per day per account. Overdraft charges may not post on the same day as the transaction which triggers the fee(s). There is a cap of 20 assessed overdraft charges within a monthly statement period. If at the end of the day, your account’s overdrawn available balance is more than $20 for 5 consecutive business days, an additional $20 Recurring Overdraft Service Charge will be assessed. See your accounts Personal Checking Account Fees and Disclosures for additional information and Personal Savings Overdraft Protection Agreement for further information on linking savings account for protection.}

^{6 $25 monthly maintenance fee (waived for the first 3 months). After the three (3) month grace period the monthly maintenance fee can be avoided if either of the requirements are met in a statement cycle:}

• ^{The combined balance in any combination of KeyBank checking, savings, certificates of deposit, retirement deposit, and Key Investment Services LLC (KIS) accounts was $15,000 or more during the statement cycle.}

^OR

• ^{You have eligible direct deposits totaling at least $3,000 during each statement cycle.}

^{Investment products are offered through Key Investment Services LLC (KIS), member FINRA/SIPC and SEC-registered investment advisor.}

^{Insurance products are offered through KeyCorp Insurance Agency USA, Inc. (KIA). KIS and KIA are non-bank affiliates of KeyBank National Association (KeyBank).}

^{Non-Deposit products are:}

^{NOT FDIC INSURED•NOT BANK GUARANTEED•MAY LOSE VALUE•NOT A DEPOSIT•NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCY}

^{KIS, KIA and KeyBank are separate entities, and when you buy or sell securities and insurance products you are doing business with KIS and/or KIA, and not KeyBank.}