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Key Secured Credit Card® Program Surpasses 40,000 Graduates, Driving Credit Score Growth and Financial Resilience

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CLEVELAND, September 8, 2025 /3BL/ — Today, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced the first half 2025 graduating classes of the Key Secured Credit Card® program comprise more than 4,400 clients who have been empowered to improve their credit scores and establish financial stability. Fifty-nine percent of these clients graduated within 12 months of joining the program and 88% have done so within 24 months. Graduation events were increased to quarterly in 2024 to reward clients more frequently when demonstrating credit improvement. These graduations bring the total number of graduates to more than 40,300 clients since the program’s inception in 2019.

The Key Secured Credit Card improves financial wellness by providing eligible clients with opportunities to establish or improve their credit history, bolster savings while building credit, and create better money habits. If clients graduate, their Key Secured Credit Card is upgraded to an unsecured credit card, releasing the funds in their Key Active Saver® account that were once pledged as collateral. This secured card program can provide a path of access to Key’s traditional credit solutions.

“Consumers need a strong foundation to help them build financial literacy and resiliency, particularly in times of economic volatility,” said Dan Brown, Director of Consumer Product Management at KeyBank. “The Key Secured Credit Card program is designed to provide our clients the building blocks and education needed to move forward on a financial path of success. We’re proud to have helped so many graduates over the last six years gain the necessary skills needed to take the next steps in their financial journeys.”

Since the start of 2024, KeyBank has introduced several enhancements to further support client success. 

  • Onboarding communications. The enhanced communication process, introduced in 2024 to our brand-new cardholders, provides access to tools and training to provide greater clarity and transparency to help card holders build credit1. In 2025, card holders were supported with additional communications around financial education and account engagement communications.
  • Graduation support. KeyBank also expanded its support for those still enrolled in the program to help even more clients move toward graduation. Beginning in April 2025, more than 11,400 Key Secured Credit Card holders across a seven-state pilot program were invited to attend two live educational workshops focused on credit scores and reports and debt management.
  • Credit Line increases. In 2024, a Credit Line Increase program was introduced as part of the graduation process for those who qualify, which has enabled more than 6,500 graduates to receive a credit line increase upon graduation. This access to additional credit provides more capacity to meet clients’ daily payment needs.
  • Access to traditional forms of credit. Additionally, a new Invitation to Apply campaign was launched in June 2025 for graduates ready to transition to traditional credit cards, reaching over 6,100 clients. The ongoing campaign introduces eligible clients to more traditional credit cards like the KeyBank Latitude® and Key Cashback® credit card products.2

Through the Key Secured Credit Card program, this year’s graduates have made major steps to improve their financial wellbeing, such as:

  • 72% received a Key Secured Credit Card with no FICO score.
  • 28% had a FICO score.
  • For those with a FICO score, the average improvement in credit score was 85 points.

For those who entered the program with no FICO score, the average graduation score this year was 724. Throughout the program’s history, those with a FICO score at origination have shown an average increase of 68 points when they graduate3.

Additional Key Secured Credit Card features include:

  • While clients build their credit1, their Key Secured Credit Card deposit must be kept in a Key Active Saver account, allowing users to build their credit and savings in tandem. The monthly maintenance service charge on the Key Active Saver account is waived for Key Secured Credit Card clients.4 In addition, there is a $0 annual fee on the Key Secured Credit Card5.
  • Unlike prepaid or debit cards, the Secured Credit Card reports clients’ history to credit bureaus, allowing them to show progress.
  • Cardholders have the ability to check their FICO score6 for free anytime in online and mobile banking. It’s quick, easy and does not impact their credit score.
  • With Key’s temporary lock security feature, cardholders can easily use online or mobile banking to lock and unlock a misplaced credit card, thus avoiding having to cancel it and open a new one—potentially harming their credit score.

For more information on Secured Credit Card, visit https://www.key.com/personal/credit-cards/key-secured-credit-card.jsp

1 Use of the Key Secured Credit Card can help build your credit when the minimum payment is made by the due date, each month.

2 All credit products are subject to credit approval.

3 Data based KeyBank Secured Card graduation rates from January 1-June 30, 2025.

4 The monthly maintenance service charge on the Key Active Saver account will be waived for Key Secured Credit Card clients. The monthly maintenance service charge waiver is only valid as long as the Key Secured Credit Card remains open. If you are graduated to an unsecured card or close your Key Secured Credit Card account, the Key Active Saver monthly maintenance service charge of $4.00 may apply, unless you are the owner on a KeyBank consumer checking account (including KeyBank Hassle-Free Account®).

5 The Key Secured Card requires the card holder to have funds on deposit in a Key Active Saver® account in an amount greater than or equal to the assigned credit limit. The credit limit is determined by your creditworthiness and will be in an amount between $300 – $5,000. The variable APR for purchases is 27.24%. This APR will vary with the market based on Prime Rate. There is a $0.50 minimum finance charge where interest is due. The annual fee is $0. Foreign Transaction fee: 3% of the amount of each foreign transaction after its conversion into U.S. Dollars. Transactions originating in Canada are excluded from this fee. The monthly maintenance service charge on the Key Active Saver account will be waived for Key Secured Credit Card clients. The monthly maintenance service charge waiver is only valid as long as the Key Secured Credit Card remains open. If you are graduated to an unsecured card or close your Key Secured Credit Card account, the Key Active Saver monthly maintenance service charge of $4.00 may apply, unless you are the owner on a KeyBank consumer checking account (including KeyBank Hassle-Free Account®).

6 Clients with newly opened credit card accounts may not see their first FICO® Score in online and mobile banking for up to 90 days after enrollment. In certain circumstances, a FICO® Score may not be available for various reasons, e.g., having a limited credit history. FICO is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation in the United States and other countries

ABOUT KEYCORP

In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $185 billion at June 30, 2025. 

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 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 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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Southwire, Project GIFT and JD Martin Support Flood Relief Efforts in Texas

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Earlier this summer, devastating floods swept through Texas Hill Country, claiming more than 100 lives and causing widespread damage. Since the storm, Southwire’s Project GIFT volunteers alongside the company’s agent partners at JD Martin have taken action to support flood relief recovery efforts.

Project GIFT, the volunteer branch of the nonprofit Southwire CARES, has held disaster relief as a core cause for 20 years. In the wake of the Texas flooding, Project GIFT supplied 14 pallets of disaster relief kits to areas affected by the storm. Each kit consists of a bucket filled with cleaning supplies and other essential items to aid in the wake of the flooding.

Southwire’s Texas locations—including Arlington, Ft. Worth, Denton, DFW CSC and El Paso—also came together to support flood relief through Project GIFT® donation drives. In addition to these material contributions, Southwire donated $10,000 to help fuel recovery efforts, and team members across the organization donated more than $2,500.

“In times like these, it’s more important than ever that we come together as a community,” said Kristian Whittington, Director of Giving Back. “This recent flood has shown us how powerful compassion and unity can be.”

The Giving Back spirit spread to others within the Southwire community; JD Martin, an agent partner who supports Southwire in the Texas region, furthered their partnership with Project GIFT to expand the relief impact.

JD Martin provided a $50,000 monetary donation to Project GIFT’s Hill Country Flood Relief efforts, which allowed Southwire team members on-site in Texas to prepare an additional 1,250 relief kits. These kits were donated to the San Antonio food bank, which is providing resources to areas impacted by flooding.

“Southwire is proud of our legacy of making a difference in the communities we serve, and we are grateful to have partners like JD Martin who share this commitment,” said Norman Adkins, Southwire’s President and COO. “Their contribution to Project GIFT’s Texas flooding relief efforts reflects our spirit of Giving Back and strengthens the positive impact we can make when we come together.”

Additionally, JD Martin offered to match donations from their employees to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. JD Martin employees raised more than $13,000, which was matched by the company for a total combined contribution of more than $76,000 from JD Martin and their team.

“When we saw the flooding in the Texas Hill Country, we were proud to see Project GIFT step up right away – they’ve always led the charge when communities need it most,” said Greg Baker, President and CEO of JD Martin. “We were so impressed watching them take the lead, just like they did during Hurricane Harvey. It inspired us then, and it inspires us now to make a meaningful impact to help those affected by the flooding get back on their feet.”

For more news and information on Southwire’s Giving Back initiatives, visit southwire.com/sustainability.

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Global Payments Releases 2025 Global Responsibility Report

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ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 Global Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s initiatives and accomplishments across its sustainability focus areas for the full year 2024. “We strongly believe our mission, vision and values are key to achieving our goals, including our efforts to drive positive change across our four Global Responsibi

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Small Wins, Big Impact: ‘Making It Work’ Celebrates Customer Success

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Advance America kicks off a five-week nationwide initiative that connects community engagement with customer empowerment through storytelling and rewards.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advance America today announced the launch of Making It Work, a five-week nationwide celebration running Sept. 8 through Oct. 12, 2025. The campaign highlights the resilience, ingenuity, and everyday victories of customers while strengthening community connections across more than 800 branch locations.


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The Making It Work campaign spotlights the ingenuity and resilience customers demonstrate in their daily lives.

“At Advance America, our team members share remarkable examples of resourcefulness from our customers every day,” said Laura McCutcheon, Vice President of Marketing. “Making It Work gives us a platform to celebrate these stories while reinforcing our commitment to supporting financial journeys. We’re not just providing financial services — we’re championing the determination and creativity our customers show in making life work.”

About the Making It Work campaign

Customers are invited to share their “small wins” and stories of inspiration through photos, stories, and notes using the hashtag #UMakeItWork on social media. Weekly winners will receive special rewards, and standout stories will be featured across Advance America’s digital platforms and in stores.

America employees will also participate by creating community celebration boards, highlighting customer stories, and sharing how their teams “make it work” through service and local engagement.

Campaign details

      • Dates: Sept. 8 – Oct. 12, 2025
      • How to participate: Share your story on social media with #UMakeItWork or visit a local branch.
      • Prizes: Weekly cash rewards for selected participants; stories highlighted online and in stores.

For more information, visit:

Media Contact: mediarequest@teampurpose.com

About Advance America
Founded in 1997, Advance America is a leading state-licensed consumer lender in the US. It operates over 800 storefronts in communities across 22 states, along with online lending operations, and has approximately 2,500 employees. Advance America seeks to help each customer achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future through a variety of personal credit options. Please visit AdvanceAmerica.net for more information.

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Exro Technologies Announces CEO Resignation, Appoints Chief Restructuring Officer

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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (“Exro” or the “Company”) announces that Sue Ozdemir has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Ms. Ozdemir will continue to serve as a director of Exro. The Company thanks Ms. Ozdemir for her service, and looks forward to her ongoing involvement with the Company as a member of its Board of Directors.


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Exro’s Board of Directors is actively seeking an interim CEO. The Board has appointed Exro’s Strategic Advisor, Chris Rankin, as Chief Restructuring Officer reporting directly to the Board of Directors. 

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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How Trane Technologies’ Graduate Training Program Creates Global Industry Leaders

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What happens when you combine ambitious graduates, cutting-edge HVAC technology and a company that’s reshaping how the world uses energy? You get one of the most comprehensive and prestigious training programs in the HVAC industry, careers that make a difference and graduates who go on to excel personally and professionally.

You’ve spent four years mastering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and engineering principles. You’ve aced your finals, walked across that stage, and landed your first job. Then reality hits: the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world application can feel impossibly wide.

“When you graduate, you’ve had four or five years of studying. Then you get to the field, and you feel like you don’t really know a ton,” admits Madison Smith, who joined  after completing her biomedical engineering degree in Canada. “The ability to come to a program that’s able to train you and ramp you up is really helpful.

WATCH: Championing Talent, Leadership and Legacy Through Trane Technologies’ Graduate Training Program

A world-renowned program to catapult careers

Trane Technologies knows there’s often a university-to-industry gap, which is why it designed its world-class five-month immersive program that provides recent graduates with comprehensive technical, business, sales engineering and leadership training. With more than 8,700 graduates to date, this industry-respected program is set in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin, a town renowned for being a vibrant educational hub.

“I signed up for the graduate training program because it’s just such a great opportunity that other companies in our industry don’t have,” explains Noah Hernandez from Trane Technologies’ new systems division. “We’re really well-equipped when we get into the field.”.

Building more than technical skills

The Graduate Training Program (GTP) was started in 1926 by Reuben Trane to train engineers and sales personnel on how to sell and apply new HVAC technologies. Today, it offers three distinct pathways, each designed for different career trajectories:

  • Technical Sales GTP: Perfect for engineers who want to combine technical expertise with client relationships and business impact
  • Energy Engineer GTP: For those passionate about energy audits, conservation measures and working with the world’s leading energy experts
  • Contracting Project Management GTP: Designed to build technical project management skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

But the program goes beyond the deeply technical, helping nurture participants as complete professionals. “The program as a whole is there to develop you as a person entirely. We’ve focused on things like time management, presentation skills, and just knowing yourself and what you can improve on. We’ve also taken tests to gauge the type of learner you are, what your strengths are and where you need help,” explains Noah.

That kind of self-awareness and skill-building forms the foundation of Trane Technologies’ holistic approach, shaping engineers into leaders who can communicate complex technical concepts with confidence, build lasting client relationships and drive a meaningful impact for our customers and our planet.

For Carter Bloomquist, those lessons are already taking root. “I’m excited to bring my technical knowledge back home, but also the knowledge I’ve learned about building relationships and about just my personal self as well,” says Carter Bloomquist, who’s preparing for his role as a systems account manager in Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Encouraging curiosity and community 

The GTP is expertly designed and honed year after year to maximize learning efficiency and classroom camaraderie, building both technical knowledge and lasting professional relationships. “They’ve done a flipped classroom, where we learn lectures online and then come in person to practice together,” Madison explains. “It’s been a really awesome experience so far.”

Perhaps the most unexpected benefit? The people. “It’s one of the greatest decisions you could ever make. You learn so much and you make such great friends. Also, everyone’s coming from different places… just a ton of cultures coming together and hanging out,” Carter shares.

While in the program, each participant is paired with a dedicated mentor on staff, offering intensive, personalized guidance from industry veterans who are just as invested in your success as you are. “Our mentors are a source for us to go and say where we’re struggling, if we need help or what we can improve on,” says Noah.

The difference is in making a difference

Beyond connections and personal and professional development, our GTP students are excited for their work to have global impact. Madison, who studied biomedical engineering before pivoting to HVAC, now sees her role in a bigger context. “I’m really interested in AI and how that’s going to make buildings more sustainable.”

This is a sentiment echoed by Carter, “As people, it’s our duty to make the world a better place for tomorrow,” Carter reflects. “We’re setting a new standard for what companies should be doing for the world.”

Your meaningful career starts here

Whether you’ll be working with healthcare clients, supporting engineers or partnering with sustainability-focused contractors, at Trane Technologies, you’re joining a mission that extends far beyond engineering. That’s because we’re not just optimizing systems; we’re reshaping how the world uses energy. Ready to turn your engineering degree into a career with global impact?

Explore a wide variety of early career and engineering opportunities at Trane Technologies.

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Discover Sacred Art and Affordable Planning Options at Catholic Cemeteries Fall Open Houses — 0% Financing for 48 Months

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EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — How do you wish to be remembered? Amid the past year’s challenges, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark is empowering families with knowledge and confidence to protect their loved ones’ legacies.

 

We invite you to attend these open house events, which are scheduled throughout Essex, Union, Bergen, Hudson, and Middlesex counties. They are designed to help families avoid the stress of last-minute burial decisions. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join us for the exclusive Open House weekend on September 13 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum in East Hanover, NJ. This is a unique opportunity for you to benefit from the lowest grand opening prices and an exclusive 0% Interest for 48 Months offer, available only during the event. Click link for new videos and high definition images of these magnificent amenities: Open House Weekend – Gate of Heaven – Catholic Cemeteries.

Prepare to be amazed by the new Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection’s expansion. It boasts elegant marble crypts, cremation niches, and breathtaking sacred art pieces, including a unique two-story mosaic of Christ ascending from the tomb by Mellini Art and Glass Mosaics of Florence, Italy.

The mausoleum also features a life-size statue of Saint Padre Pio at the entrance and 14 meticulously restored life-like statues of the Stations of the Cross from St. Peter’s Church in Newark.

For Catholics, the cremated remains of loved ones deserve a truly sacred resting space. Entrusting the cremains to a chapel, mausoleum, or cemetery offers a meaningful place for remembrance and prayer for current and future generations. You can rest assured that your loved ones will be in a place of utmost respect and reverence. Learn more about our offerings by attending any open house or visiting www.rcancem.org/cremation.

For insights on burial and cremation options, memorialization, and financial planning, visit our website, www.GateofHeavenCemetery.org, engage in person with our dedicated Memorial Planning Advisors on-site, or send an email to cemetery@rcan.org.

Attend the Fall Open House Events at these locations for great savings and peace of mind:

September 13 & 14: Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, N.J. 07936. www.GateofHeavenCemetery.org. (973) 887-0286.

September 27 & 28: Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum, 770 Darlington Ave., Mahwah, N.J. 07430. www.MaryrestCemetery.org. (201) 327‑7011.

September 27 & 28: Christ The King Cemetery, 980 Huron Road, Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417. www.ChristTheKingCemetery.org. (201) 891-9191.

October 11 & 12: Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, N.J. 07031. www.HolyCross-Cemetery.org. (201) 997-1900.

October 25 & 26: St. Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, 53 Inman Ave., Colonia, N.J. 07067. www.SaintGertrudeCemetery.org. (732) 388-0311.

November 8 & 9: Holy Name Cemetery & Mausoleum, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City, N.J. 07306. www.HolyNameCemetery.org (201) 433-0342.

 


The new 20-foot Rondanini Piet@ statue at the entrance of Gate Cemetery and Mausoleum in East Hanover, NJ offers an eternal symbol of faith and eternal life. Visit during open house weekend on September 13 and 14 for 0% interest for up to 48 months for great savings and peace of mind.


Experience the new custom-made two-story mosaic of Jesus Christ rising from the tomb in bright, vibrant colors easily visible when families enter the new Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, New Jersey. See more amazing photos and videos at www.GateofHeavenCemetery.org.


The ministry of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark exists to meet the needs of individuals and families before, at the time of death and burial, and throughout bereavement. By setting aside a holy place for burial, we provide a fitting environment for full liturgical celebrations. Just as in life, we believe that in death the human body deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. We also foster a type of remembering that is enlightened by faith and sees death as a bridge to the communion of saints. Our bonds with the believing are not broken by death. (PRNewsfoto/Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark)

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SOLV Energy Expands Infrastructure Services Capabilities in Every U.S. ISO Region Across Solar, Storage and T&D; CEO to Present on Future of Renewable Energy at RE+ Conference

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, SOLV Energy (“SOLV”) announced the continuing expansion of its services for solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution (T&D) with the acquisitions of Spartan Infrastructure (“Spartan”) and SDI Services (“SDI”). SOLV acquired Spartan, a leading high-voltage transmission contractor, in June 2025. The acquisition of Spartan enhances SOLV’s ability to self-perform complex T&D work and meet growing demand for transmission infrastructure. Spartan recently formed a 35kV overhead crew to support SOLV’s solar capabilities—aligning with an industry-wide shift toward overhead AC collection systems for greater efficiency and scalability. Spartan’s longstanding utility partnerships also open new customer segments and revenue opportunities for SOLV. SOLV acquired SDI, a national foundational drilling and pile installation specialist for solar and T&D projects, in January 2025. Together, these acquisitions strengthen SOLV’s ability to execute complex projects in diverse environments, drive technical innovation and deliver integrated solutions that create long-term value for the company’s customers.


SOLV Energy is now active in all U.S. ISOs with more than 1 GW of installed and awarded EPC capacity in nearly every market.

SOLV Energy has also expanded its national reach with the integration of CS Energy, a leading solar EPC in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Effective immediately, CS Energy will operate under the SOLV Energy brand—strengthening SOLV’s presence in key markets and combining regional expertise with national scale. SOLV is now active in all U.S. ISOs with more than 1 GW of installed and awarded EPC capacity in nearly every market.

The expanding scope of SOLV’s capabilities is underscored by the growing number of developers and independent power producers that are partnering with the company, including leading clean energy companies such as Clēnera, Clearway, Pine Gate Renewables, Arevon, Deriva Energy, DESRI, and Sol Systems. Recognized by both Engineering News Record and Solar Power World as one of the nation’s top solar and energy storage contractors, SOLV Energy continues to demonstrate superior scale, geographic reach and technical expertise.

“SOLV Energy’s performance this year reflects the strength of our partnerships and the trust our customers place in our ability to deliver at scale,” said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy. “We’re proud to offer full lifecycle support—from development through long-term operations—while building lasting relationships with our partners and the communities we serve. RE+ is the best opportunity to come together as an industry, share ideas and solve the challenges that lie ahead. We’re excited to be part of that conversation.”

SOLV Energy CEO George Hershman will speak on the Main Stage at RE+ 2025 during the Executive Roundtable on the Future of Renewable Energy, taking place Tuesday, September 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. He’ll join other industry leaders to talk about the challenges ahead and how companies like SOLV Energy are shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repowering. Since 2008, we have built more than 500 power plants, representing 20 GW of generating capacity. SOLV Energy also provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services to 142 operating power plants, representing over 17 GW of generating capacity. In addition to EPC and O&M for utility-scale power plants and related T&D infrastructure, we offer large-scale repair, emergency response and repowering services and install end-to-end SCADA and network infrastructure solutions to maximize project performance and energy availability. To learn more, visit solvenergy.com.


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The Rainforest Alliance Announces Regenerative Agriculture Certification for Coffee

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The new specialized certification solution provides coffee farmers and companies with a science-based standard to track their regenerative impact on soil health and biodiversity. 

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Rainforest Alliance announces its new Regenerative Agriculture Standard, a specialized certification solution designed to help farmers and companies build more resilient livelihoods and restore ecosystems across tropical landscapes. Beginning early next year, certified regenerative products will bear a distinct seal, signifying to consumers they come from farms and companies that are committed to enriching the land and the lives of those who live off it. While initially available only for coffee, the organization will continue expanding its certification to other crops including cocoa, citrus, and tea, throughout 2026.

The announcement comes at a critical time for global agriculture, as extreme weather and ongoing environmental degradation continue to disrupt crop yields, supply reliability, and commodity markets. These challenges, combined with growing socioeconomic pressures, are threatening the livelihoods of millions of coffee farmers, particularly smallholders who produce over 70% of the world’s coffee1.

“Markets need to move beyond a ‘do no harm’ mindset to one that repairs and restores. Now is the time to transition to a new model of agriculture—one where every cup of coffee gives back more than it takes from the land and the people who care for it. After years of research and collaboration with farmers and companies, we are proud to introduce a Regenerative Agriculture Certification to help drive this shift,” said Santiago Gowland, CEO of the Rainforest Alliance.

Regenerative agriculture, a climate-smart approach to farming, is emerging as a promising solution to help restore nature’s essential functions while improving livelihoods. Recent studies show regenerative farming practices can improve income by up to 20% to 30%2.

The Rainforest Alliance has integrated these principles into its Regenerative Agriculture Standard, providing farmers with a science-based certification pathway for measuring progress and outcomes across five impact areas: soil health and fertility, climate resilience, biodiversity, water stewardship, and livelihoods. By implementing these practices effectively, coffee producers can build more productive and resilient farms while unlocking new market opportunities through certification. Independent auditors periodically visit farms and companies to check that they are meeting the requirements of the standard. When they do, they are awarded certification—and only then may they display the Rainforest Alliance regenerative seal on their products.

For companies, sourcing Rainforest Alliance Certified Regenerative coffee represents a strategic investment in producers who are better positioned to withstand climate shocks and contribute to more resilient, high-performing supply chains. It also enables brands to make stronger claims based on credible data, strengthen their ESG performance, and meet growing consumer expectations with a trusted Regenerative Agriculture seal that means real impact. In turn, coffee drinkers can make more informed buying decisions and feel confident that their choices will support both farmers and the planet.

The Regenerative Agriculture Standard is already being implemented across coffee farms in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Meanwhile, companies sourcing from these farms are gearing up to deliver their first Rainforest Alliance Certified Regenerative coffee products to store shelves in 2026.

The Rainforest Alliance invites farmers and companies to start their regenerative journey. Explore the requirements for Regenerative Agriculture Certification and start preparing for implementation today.

About the Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, works to restore the balance between people and nature for both to thrive in harmony. Active in 62 countries, its alliance brings together farm and forest communities, companies, governments, civil society, and millions of individuals to drive positive change in some of the world’s critically important landscapes and global supply chains. The Rainforest Alliance implements landscape and community projects, engages in advocacy, and works to improve markets by putting farm and forest communities at the centre. In 2024, the Rainforest Alliance partnered with nearly 8 million farmers and workers and over 7,850 companies. Millions of consumers around the world can find the Rainforest Alliance seal on more than 40,000 of their favorite products. To accelerate the speed and scale of its impact the alliance wants to reach 100 million farmers and workers by 2030.

1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2025, March 14). Adverse climatic conditions drive coffee prices to highest level in years. FAO. Retrieved from Adverse climatic conditions drive coffee prices to highest level in years.
2 TechnoServe. (2025, April). Regenerative coffee investment case brief [PDF]. TechnoServe. Retrieved from: https://www.technoserve.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TechnoServe_Regenerative-Coffee-Investment-Case_Brief.pdf

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Altalto advances as UK’s leading waste-to-SAF project with new government funding and NEXTCHEM partnership

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HOUSTON and OXFORD, England, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, today announced it has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund to progress the Basic Engineering Design of its flagship waste-to-SAF facility.


Altalto is designed to produce 30 million litres of SAF annually from residual waste streams, enough to power over 500 London-to-New York flights per year.

The award enables Altalto to integrate NEXTCHEM’s NX Circular™ gasification and NX CPO™ technology with Velocys’ proven microFTL™ solution, reinforcing the project’s position as the UK’s most advanced commercial-scale municipal solid waste-to-SAF plant and one of the most near-term globally.

Altalto will produce 30 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually from residual waste, delivering more than 100,000 tonnes of CO₂-equivalent savings each year and supporting the UK’s SAF Mandate, which requires 10% of jet fuel demand to come from sustainable sources by 2030. With all key technology partners selected—including waste supply, gasification, Velocys’ Fischer–Tropsch synthesis package and upgrading systems—the project is on track to be FEED-ready by early 2026.

Matthew Viergutz, CEO of Velocys, said, “This new award demonstrates the UK Government’s confidence in Altalto and in Velocys’ Fischer–Tropsch technology. By integrating NEXTCHEM’s proven gasification systems, Altalto is positioned to be the first commercial-scale waste-to-SAF facility in the UK. It is alive, advancing, and ready to deliver meaningful volumes of sustainable aviation fuel.”

“This award confirms the validity and flexibility of our technological proposal,” said Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM, part of MAIRE Group, “which meets the needs of players in the mobility sector, particularly in aviation, where decarbonisation is of paramount importance.”

Key facts about Altalto

  • Output: 30 million litres SAF annually
  • Feedstock: Municipal solid waste and commercial waste streams
  • Carbon benefit: >100,000 tonnes CO₂e savings annually
  • Location: Immingham, Humber region
  • Timeline: FEED-ready by Q1 2026; operational by 2030

About Velocys
Velocys is a leading technology innovator in the production of sustainable aviation fuel and other low-carbon fuels through its proprietary Fischer-Tropsch process. Its microchannel reactor technology enables efficient, modular production that can be deployed globally. Learn more at www.velocys.com

About MAIRE

MAIRE S.p.A. is a leading technology and engineering group focused on advancing the Energy Transition. We provide Integrated E&C Solutions for the downstream market and Sustainable Technology Solutions through three business lines: Sustainable Fertilizers, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Circular Solutions. With operations across 50 countries, MAIRE employs nearly 10,200 people, supported by around 50,000 professionals involved in its projects worldwide. MAIRE is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (ticker “MAIRE“). For further information: www.groupmaire.com.

microFTL™ is a trademark of Velocys
NX Circular™ and NX CPO™ are trademarks of NEXTCHEM (MAIRE Group)


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