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Marathon Petroleum Tops U.S. Energy Sector in 2026 Just Capital Rankings

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Key Points

  • Marathon Petroleum is the top energy company for the third consecutive year in Just Capital’s rankings of America’s Most Just Companies.
  • The rankings highlight the performance of public companies related to efforts that impact stakeholders, including employees, customers and communities.
  • Just Capital develops the metrics for the rankings through a national survey that gauges public opinion about the issues that should define just business behavior.

Just Capital’s 2026 rankings of America’s Most Just Companies list Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as the top company in the U.S. energy sector for the third consecutive year. The rankings reflect the performance of public companies through efforts that affect their workers, customers, communities, shareholders and governance, and the environment.

“This recognition represents validation of MPC’s continuous focus on operating our business responsibly, consistent with our Core Values,” Chief Business Transformation Officer Brian Partee said. “We strive year after year to broaden our positive stakeholder impact, in particular, for the benefit of employees, shareholders and the communities where we operate.”

“This recognition represents validation of MPC’s continuous focus on operating our business responsibly, consistent with our Core Values.”

Just Capital, an independent, nonprofit research organization, evaluated public companies on the Russell 1000 Index to determine this year’s rankings, published in partnership with CNBC. MPC finished 27th overall. It was also first among the 37 ranked energy companies, earning a place on the Industry Leaders list of the top-performing companies across 20 sectors.

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Just Capital’s rankings are now in their 10th year. The criteria for the annual rankings come from a national survey Just Capital conducts every year. The polling identifies issues that the American public believes companies should prioritize to exhibit just business behavior.

Among the most important issues noted for the 2026 rankings were paying a fair, living wage; supporting worker well-being, advancement, and training; communicating transparently; and acting ethically at the leadership level. MPC performed strongly for disclosures in areas including career development, opportunities for local businesses, workforce demographics and human rights.

Learn more about MPC’s commitment to sustainability and view our Sustainability Report.

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Celebrating the Sixth Sands Cares Accelerator Graduate: The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas

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Published by Las Vegas Sands on April 21, 2026

April 29, 2026 /3BL/ – Sands held its annual global virtual celebration to honor the work of members in its flagship capacity-building program for nonprofit organizations, the Sands Cares Accelerator. The event’s highlight was the official commemoration of The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas (The Center) as the program’s sixth graduate.

Through the Sands Cares Accelerator, Sands works with nonprofit members over a three-year period to incubate a strategic program or initiative and provides resources of funding, planning support, facilitation, counsel and mentorship.

The Center’s goal in the program was to uplevel its marketing and communications function to build greater awareness of its services, sustain funding development, and elevate its reputation as the leading resource and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Las Vegas.

During its time in the Sands Cares Accelerator, The Center pursued work streams that created a cohesive and compelling storytelling platform for the organization’s mission, services and impact on the Las Vegas LGBTQ+ community, as well as a number of avenues to increase its visibility.

Setting a strong foundation in year one, The Center fielded a survey to measure awareness and found that many in Southern Nevada were unaware of the organization, yet nearly half of respondents had interest in donating.

Using these insights, The Center rebranded its offerings through a messaging framework that focused on its pillars of advocacy, health and wellness, and community services, and integrated the platform into its website, marketing materials and trainings for board members and staff.

With the storytelling framework in hand, The Center used its Sands Cares Accelerator resources to create a multiyear radio and television campaign with the Nevada Broadcasters Association that netted a 33-to-1 value in airtime, as well as worked to amplify visibility in other earned media and its social platforms.

In its final year in the program in 2025, the organization evolved its crisis communications plan and annual Impact Report, produced new videos to better tell its story and engage with donors, and built a podcast recording studio that enabled the podcast’s premier in February 2026.

Representing the success of its visibility efforts, The Center’s social media channels achieved top performance in 2025, with a 162% increase in its Facebook and Instagram views during its three-year membership, as well as a 63.5% increase in new Facebook followers and a 100% increase in new Instagram followers.

“What we’ve been able to achieve as a member the Sands Cares Accelerator is a ground-up review and rebuild of our entire communications and marketing program,” CEO John Waldron said. “The results of our multifaceted communications initiatives have made measurable impact in our ability to reach the community and serve more people with resources they need.”

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One of the ways The Center tracked its progress during the Sands Accelerator was through market research measuring awareness of The Center and its services. In 2024, 22% of respondents said they had heard of The Center. Earlier this year, the number jumped to 38%, a 70% increase from 2024, and that growth was consistent across all demographics.

“By conducting this research two years apart, we were able to clearly see how our efforts were moving the needle,” Waldron said. “In marketing terms, these results puts us at critical mass – the point where awareness begins to build on itself and momentum takes over. We also saw a meaningful increase in the number of people who say they would consider donating to The Center, and with the opening of the Gavin J. Goorjian Health Center, awareness of our health services has grown significantly as well.”

In fact, visitation at both of The Center’s health care facilities increased. Improved marketing drove an uptick in visits to The Center’s Arlene Cooper Community Health Center, which focuses on sexual health screenings and preventive services, and the more recently opened Goorjian Community Health Center, which provides primary care, gynecological services and a pharmacy. Across both facilities, visits increased 54% year over year, from 11,112 in 2024 to 17,125 in 2025.

A stronger marketing program also resulted in The Center’s most successful Honorarium gala, with more than 800 people attending the event last November and the most funding raised in its 30-year history.

Finally, The Center’s marketing progress has strengthened its reputation. Last year, the organization was recognized by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business of the Year and awarded the Community Leadership Award by Silver State Equality.

In 2024, Waldron was asked to join CEO Exchange, a collaboration of Southern Nevada’s largest nonprofit organizations that work together to strengthen the social safety net. The Center also is collaborating with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the nation’s leading advocacy organization working to advance community health centers as the foundation of an equitable health care system.

“We credit these connections to the increase in visibility we’ve been able to make through resources from the Sands Cares Accelerator,” Waldron said. “With the ability to better tell our story and the assets we received to drive visibility, we were able to accelerate performance of a critical function that has impact on all aspects of our work, enabling us to reach more people and greatly build our stature. Our work in marketing and communications will have impact for years to come, and our time in the Sands Cares Accelerator has set us up well to grow into the future.”

The Sands Cares Accelerator was inspired by the entrepreneurial and philanthropic legacy of Sands’ founder Sheldon G. Adelson. Since 2017, the program has provided nine organizations in Las Vegas, Singapore and Macao with focused resources for building their capacity to better serve their missions.

To learn more about the Sands Cares Accelerator and its focus on building nonprofit capacity, visit: https://www.sands.com/responsibility/communities/sands-cares-accelerator/

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Celebrating the Sixth Sands Cares Accelerator Graduate: The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas

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Published by Las Vegas Sands on April 21, 2026

April 29, 2026 /3BL/ – Sands held its annual global virtual celebration to honor the work of members in its flagship capacity-building program for nonprofit organizations, the Sands Cares Accelerator. The event’s highlight was the official commemoration of The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas (The Center) as the program’s sixth graduate.

Through the Sands Cares Accelerator, Sands works with nonprofit members over a three-year period to incubate a strategic program or initiative and provides resources of funding, planning support, facilitation, counsel and mentorship.

The Center’s goal in the program was to uplevel its marketing and communications function to build greater awareness of its services, sustain funding development, and elevate its reputation as the leading resource and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Las Vegas.

During its time in the Sands Cares Accelerator, The Center pursued work streams that created a cohesive and compelling storytelling platform for the organization’s mission, services and impact on the Las Vegas LGBTQ+ community, as well as a number of avenues to increase its visibility.

Setting a strong foundation in year one, The Center fielded a survey to measure awareness and found that many in Southern Nevada were unaware of the organization, yet nearly half of respondents had interest in donating.

Using these insights, The Center rebranded its offerings through a messaging framework that focused on its pillars of advocacy, health and wellness, and community services, and integrated the platform into its website, marketing materials and trainings for board members and staff.

With the storytelling framework in hand, The Center used its Sands Cares Accelerator resources to create a multiyear radio and television campaign with the Nevada Broadcasters Association that netted a 33-to-1 value in airtime, as well as worked to amplify visibility in other earned media and its social platforms.

In its final year in the program in 2025, the organization evolved its crisis communications plan and annual Impact Report, produced new videos to better tell its story and engage with donors, and built a podcast recording studio that enabled the podcast’s premier in February 2026.

Representing the success of its visibility efforts, The Center’s social media channels achieved top performance in 2025, with a 162% increase in its Facebook and Instagram views during its three-year membership, as well as a 63.5% increase in new Facebook followers and a 100% increase in new Instagram followers.

“What we’ve been able to achieve as a member the Sands Cares Accelerator is a ground-up review and rebuild of our entire communications and marketing program,” CEO John Waldron said. “The results of our multifaceted communications initiatives have made measurable impact in our ability to reach the community and serve more people with resources they need.”

set up for interview

One of the ways The Center tracked its progress during the Sands Accelerator was through market research measuring awareness of The Center and its services. In 2024, 22% of respondents said they had heard of The Center. Earlier this year, the number jumped to 38%, a 70% increase from 2024, and that growth was consistent across all demographics.

“By conducting this research two years apart, we were able to clearly see how our efforts were moving the needle,” Waldron said. “In marketing terms, these results puts us at critical mass – the point where awareness begins to build on itself and momentum takes over. We also saw a meaningful increase in the number of people who say they would consider donating to The Center, and with the opening of the Gavin J. Goorjian Health Center, awareness of our health services has grown significantly as well.”

In fact, visitation at both of The Center’s health care facilities increased. Improved marketing drove an uptick in visits to The Center’s Arlene Cooper Community Health Center, which focuses on sexual health screenings and preventive services, and the more recently opened Goorjian Community Health Center, which provides primary care, gynecological services and a pharmacy. Across both facilities, visits increased 54% year over year, from 11,112 in 2024 to 17,125 in 2025.

A stronger marketing program also resulted in The Center’s most successful Honorarium gala, with more than 800 people attending the event last November and the most funding raised in its 30-year history.

Finally, The Center’s marketing progress has strengthened its reputation. Last year, the organization was recognized by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business of the Year and awarded the Community Leadership Award by Silver State Equality.

In 2024, Waldron was asked to join CEO Exchange, a collaboration of Southern Nevada’s largest nonprofit organizations that work together to strengthen the social safety net. The Center also is collaborating with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the nation’s leading advocacy organization working to advance community health centers as the foundation of an equitable health care system.

“We credit these connections to the increase in visibility we’ve been able to make through resources from the Sands Cares Accelerator,” Waldron said. “With the ability to better tell our story and the assets we received to drive visibility, we were able to accelerate performance of a critical function that has impact on all aspects of our work, enabling us to reach more people and greatly build our stature. Our work in marketing and communications will have impact for years to come, and our time in the Sands Cares Accelerator has set us up well to grow into the future.”

The Sands Cares Accelerator was inspired by the entrepreneurial and philanthropic legacy of Sands’ founder Sheldon G. Adelson. Since 2017, the program has provided nine organizations in Las Vegas, Singapore and Macao with focused resources for building their capacity to better serve their missions.

To learn more about the Sands Cares Accelerator and its focus on building nonprofit capacity, visit: https://www.sands.com/responsibility/communities/sands-cares-accelerator/

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OceanaGold Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

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(All financial figures in United States dollars unless otherwise stated)

VANCOUVER, BC, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (NYSE: OGC) (“OceanaGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to publish its annual Sustainability Report for the year ended December 31, 2025. The report outlines OceanaGold’s sustainability performance and progress across safety, health, people and culture, community and social performance, environment, tailings management, and climate.

Gerard Bond, President and Chief Executive Officer of OceanaGold, said “In 2025 we delivered another year of meaningful progress across our sustainability priorities, while continuing to safely and responsibly deliver gold production. Embedding sustainability into how we operate is fundamental to creating and protecting value for all stakeholders. Significant improvements in our safety performance, strong community and economic contributions, and progress on decarbonization reflect the focus and commitment of our teams across the business.”

2025 Sustainability Performance Highlights

  • Maintained MSCI “AA” ESG rating for the third consecutive year
  • No workplace fatalities or life‑altering injuries during the year, and a 36% reduction in Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate compared to 2024
  • Supported local economies and community development, spending $110M with nearly 800 local suppliers while contributing $10M to community projects
  • 38% reduction in GHG emissions1 over the last 3 years, with an aspiration of 30% absolute reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2030
  • Averaging 60% water re‑used or recycled across operating mine sites, and an updated water performance standard and site water management plans for all operating mine sites

The Company appointed David Bickerton as Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) effective April 1, 2026. David brings a deep understanding of OceanaGold’s business, culture and Company objectives to this critical role. David joined OceanaGold in 2011 and has held a broad range of roles across the business, most recently as Asset President of Didipio Mine in the Philippines.

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OceanaGold sources the equivalent of 100% renewable energy, through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

This year is the release of the Company’s first annual mandatory IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosure, which provides information about the Company’s approach and annual progress of climate-related governance, strategy, risk management and metrics and targets.

Links to OceanaGold’s 2025 sustainability‑related reports

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the wholly-owned Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; the wholly-owned Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the 80%-owned Didipio Mine in the Philippines.

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OceanaGold Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

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(All financial figures in United States dollars unless otherwise stated)

VANCOUVER, BC, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (NYSE: OGC) (“OceanaGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to publish its annual Sustainability Report for the year ended December 31, 2025. The report outlines OceanaGold’s sustainability performance and progress across safety, health, people and culture, community and social performance, environment, tailings management, and climate.

Gerard Bond, President and Chief Executive Officer of OceanaGold, said “In 2025 we delivered another year of meaningful progress across our sustainability priorities, while continuing to safely and responsibly deliver gold production. Embedding sustainability into how we operate is fundamental to creating and protecting value for all stakeholders. Significant improvements in our safety performance, strong community and economic contributions, and progress on decarbonization reflect the focus and commitment of our teams across the business.”

2025 Sustainability Performance Highlights

  • Maintained MSCI “AA” ESG rating for the third consecutive year
  • No workplace fatalities or life‑altering injuries during the year, and a 36% reduction in Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate compared to 2024
  • Supported local economies and community development, spending $110M with nearly 800 local suppliers while contributing $10M to community projects
  • 38% reduction in GHG emissions1 over the last 3 years, with an aspiration of 30% absolute reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2030
  • Averaging 60% water re‑used or recycled across operating mine sites, and an updated water performance standard and site water management plans for all operating mine sites

The Company appointed David Bickerton as Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) effective April 1, 2026. David brings a deep understanding of OceanaGold’s business, culture and Company objectives to this critical role. David joined OceanaGold in 2011 and has held a broad range of roles across the business, most recently as Asset President of Didipio Mine in the Philippines.

1.

OceanaGold sources the equivalent of 100% renewable energy, through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

This year is the release of the Company’s first annual mandatory IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosure, which provides information about the Company’s approach and annual progress of climate-related governance, strategy, risk management and metrics and targets.

Links to OceanaGold’s 2025 sustainability‑related reports

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the wholly-owned Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; the wholly-owned Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the 80%-owned Didipio Mine in the Philippines.

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Food Security: Reducing Food Loss and Waste Is Our Best Investment for Mitigating Current and Future Food Crises

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ATLANTA, April 29, 2026 /3BL/ – As global food systems face mounting pressure from conflict, climate shocks and rising hunger, new and ongoing wars are driving up fertilizer costs and pushing food prices higher worldwide. Against this backdrop, a new CARE report Why Food Loss & Waste Technologies Scale or Fail, released today, finds that reducing food loss and waste is one of the most effective—and often overlooked—solutions to strengthen food security and resilience for millions of smallholder farmers, especially women.

High food prices are hitting hardest in countries already grappling with hunger and conflict, where smallholder farmers, especially women, have the least buffer to absorb rising costs and the impact of disrupted supply chains. As fertilizer prices climb and access becomes more limited, many farmers will have lower yields, thus deepening food insecurity and putting additional strain on already vulnerable communities.

The CARE report shows that while over 30% of food produced globally is lost or wasted, solutions to reduce these losses already exist, but too often fail to reach scale. “The women at the center of our food systems are already innovating, organizing, and investing in solutions,” says Ann Vaughan, CARE’s Associate Vice President for Resilient Futures. “What’s missing is the financing and market infrastructure to let those solutions reach scale. When we close that gap, we don’t just reduce waste — we build more resilient food systems from the ground up.”

Global food systems are under increasing stress. Hunger has risen for six consecutive years, while conflict and extreme weather events continue to disrupt production and supply chains. At the same time, nearly $1 trillion worth of food is lost or wasted every year, enough to feed over a billion people. Food losses and waste are also drivers of malnutrition, not just hunger.

The foods most frequently lost or wasted are nutrient-dense perishables: vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk and animal-source foods that women and young children often struggle to access and afford. Smallholder farmers—who produce much of the world’s food—are among the hardest hit. Women, who make up around 40% of the global agricultural labor force, bear a disproportionate burden, yet remain the most excluded from accessing technologies, finance, and markets.

CARE’s research across 21 countries shows that practical solutions—such as solar drying, improved food storage, small-scale processing, and circular economy approaches that turn waste into inputs—can significantly reduce food loss, increase incomes, and improve nutrition.

However, the report finds that technologies alone are not enough. Many initiatives fail because they do not account for the realities of smallholder farmers, particularly women. “What works is not just the technology, but the systems built around it,” says Emily Janoch, Associate Vice President for Program Strategy and Innovation at CARE. “Solutions scale when they reduce women’s time burden, create viable business opportunities, ensure reliable market demand, and provide financing.”

Biodigesters, one of the solutions highlighted in the report, are large, sealed containers where microorganisms break down organic material, including farm waste, through a natural process. They not only reduce dependency on imported fertilizers, but also power a cookstove with natural gas, thus dramatically improving indoor air quality and reducing the need for cutting forest wood.

Prior to using a biodigester, Norma Hernández, a smallholder farmer in a CARE project in Honduras, wondered how much she could save on fertilizer for her garden and farm. After the biodigester was installed, she reduced fertilizer spending and experienced direct health benefits.

“We noticed something amazing in the health of my children and in my own. We no longer breathe smoke, and there’s no more soot on my stove; now everything is very clean, says Hernandez. “The stove helps me save time, so I’m not rushed anymore. I can spend more time with my children and help them with their schoolwork.”

Examples of impactful solutions highlighted in the report include:

  • Solar drying, a method that reduces post-harvest-spoilage. When linked to guaranteed buyers, it unlocks market demand.
  • Hermetic storage, an air-tight, moisture-free method that preserves grain commodities and prevents molds and insects. It can be accessed through community savings groups.
  • Biodigesters and biochar turn agricultural waste into valuable inputs.
  • Biodigesters use microorganisms to break down organic waste, producing biogas for cooking or energy and nutrient-rich fertilizer. Biochar converts crop residues into a stable, carbon-rich soil amendment that improves fertility, water retention, and long-term carbon storage.
  • Women-led processing businesses that increase incomes and reduce losses.

The report underscores that solutions that work for women must be co-designed with their input. Women do up to half of post-harvest work but are less likely to adopt technologies if they’re not designed with women in mind and due to barriers such as limited access to land, credit, and decision-making power. When these barriers are addressed—through inclusive design, financing, and support systems—adoption increases and impacts are sustained.

With food systems facing escalating risks, CARE’s message to donors, governments, and the private sector is clear. “Donors should fund a full spectrum of interventions and not just technologies,” says Vaughan. “Governments can prioritize post-harvest solutions and improve data and standards. Private companies can lead on innovation by co-design solutions with women farmers, offer flexible financing, and commit to reliable purchasing agreements.”

The report’s authors say these solutions are “no-regret investments” because they deliver immediate benefits for farmers while building long-term resilience against future shocks. “Right now, we are seeing the far-reaching effects of disrupted supply chains,” says Elly Kaganzi, CARE’s Director of Global Agriculture, Livelihoods and Market Systems, “Rising fuel prices increases food cost and force families to make tough choices. We can mitigate this by investing in scalable solutions that reduce food loss and waste.”

CARE is committed to scaling solutions that work including training 500,000 farmers in reducing food waste and loss, expanding women-led enterprises, and improving access to finance for smallholders. As global crises intensify, the report makes clear that reducing food loss and waste is not optional but an essential step in mitigating hunger and averting future food crises.

For media inquiries, please email usa.media@care.org

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Hyundai Motor Group and Georgia Tech Sign MOU to Further Collaborate on Hydrogen Mobility Development

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  • Hyundai Motor Group announces a multi-year partnership on hydrogen mobility solutions with the Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Partnership includes Hyundai Motor North America donating four NEXO fuel cell electric SUVs and Hyundai Motor Group donating a hydrogen electrolyzer project exclusively for campus use
  • New initiative brings NEXO hydrogen fuel cell SUVs and fueling infrastructure to campus, advancing research, workforce development, and zero-emissions logistics
  • The NEXO SUVs will support both campus operations and interdisciplinary research across engineering, sustainability, energy systems, and public policy

SEOUL and ATLANTA, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have announced an expansion of their growing collaboration to advance hydrogen-powered transportation, deepen applied research and education, and accelerate the use of zero-emissions vehicles in Georgia.


Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Energy and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Group (front left) and Ángel Cabrera, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology (front right), with Hyundai and Georgia Tech executives, commemorate MOU to further collaborate on hydrogen mobility development in Atlanta, GA.

Building upon a multi-faceted relationship, the Group and Georgia Tech are bringing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and fueling infrastructure to campus—turning Georgia Tech into one of the nation’s most prominent campus-based examples for hydrogen mobility.

“Hyundai Motor Group is proud to strengthen our collaboration with Georgia Tech as we work together to accelerate the future of clean mobility. Georgia Tech’s leadership in innovation and its commitment to developing the next generation of problem-solvers make it a natural partner in advancing technologies. By combining the university’s excellent research with Hyundai’s global experience, we are creating the foundation for real-world solutions that will help drive the energy transition and inspire future mobility leaders.” – Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Energy and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Group. Ken Ramírez is also a Georgia Tech alumnus, class of 1991, and currently a member of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board.

“It’s very fulfilling to donate a handful of our NEXO fuel cell SUVs as part of our expanding relationship with Georgia Tech. Hydrogen-powered NEXO fuel cell vehicles will immediately serve to expand the clean mobility footprint on campus while providing real-world experiences with the cutting edge of zero-emissions transportation technology.” – Randy Parker, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America

“Georgia Tech has a long history of working with industry to move breakthrough technologies from the lab into the real world. By expanding our work with Hyundai, we’re advancing hydrogen research, reducing emissions on our campus, and strengthening Georgia’s role in the future of clean mobility.” – Ángel Cabrera, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology

How the Partnership Drives Hydrogen Innovation and Research

The partnership includes the donation of four Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric SUVs by Hyundai Motor North America and a hydrogen electrolyzer project, which will be installed at Georgia Tech’s North Avenue Research Area (NARA), positioning Georgia Tech as one of the most visible real-world testbeds for hydrogen mobility in the U.S.

The vehicles and infrastructure will support campus operations and interdisciplinary research. Key areas of focus include:

  • Engineering: Exploring hydrogen-based systems and mobility solutions.
  • Sustainability: Assessing the environmental benefits of hydrogen technologies.
  • Energy systems: Understanding the integration of hydrogen fuel cells into current infrastructure.
  • Public policy: Evaluating the regulatory and social implications of hydrogen adoption.

This initiative connects Georgia Tech’s research enterprise with campus operations, using the university as a living laboratory for clean transportation technologies. Faculty and students will study:

  • Real-world performance of hydrogen technology
  • Infrastructure requirements for large-scale deployment
  • Environmental impacts of hydrogen energy systems

Insights gathered from this initiative aim to inform and accelerate the widespread use of hydrogen technology in campuses, fleets, cities, and freight corridors. The initiative also supports Georgia Tech’s strategic plan which includes the goal of expanding the use of zero-emissions vehicles powered by sustainable energy sources.

Why Is the Partnership with Georgia Tech Key to Hyundai Motor Group’s Vision?

The collaboration between the Group and Georgia Tech is a testament to the power of aligning academic expertise with corporate innovation. Beyond hydrogen energy, the partnership aims to advance innovation in the areas of:

  • Autonomous driving
  • Electric vehicle (EV) batteries
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Materials science
  • Cybersecurity

In addition, the Group’s presence in Georgia underscores its commitment to the region. Georgia is not only home to the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) but also serves as a hub for zero-emission transportation through HTWO Logistics, a clean logistics partnership that operates Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell heavy-duty trucks in logistics operations near Savannah. The collaboration with Georgia Tech builds on this regional foundation, reinforcing the link between education, research, and the Group’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.

What’s Next for the Partnership? 

The partnership between the Group and Georgia Tech represents more than an investment in research — it’s a shared effort to lead the next generation of mobility advancements. By creating an ecosystem for collaboration, innovation, and education, the Group aims to further clean mobility research, generate workforce talent, and position Georgia as a national leader in hydrogen and zero-emissions transportation.

Additional announcements regarding this partnership’s research projects, educational programs, and vehicle deployment are expected in the coming months.

About Georgia Tech
The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is one of the top public research universities in the U.S., developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute offers business, computing, design, engineering, liberal arts, and sciences degrees, as well as professional development and K-12 programs for fostering success at every stage of life. Its more than 57,000 undergraduate and graduate students represent 54 U.S. states and territories and more than 146 countries. They study at the main campus in Atlanta, at instructional sites around the world, and through distance and online learning.

As a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society.

About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all. 

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Group believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader.

 


Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Energy and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Group (right) and Ángel Cabrera, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology (left) commemorate MOU to further collaborate on hydrogen mobility development Atlanta, GA.


Hyundai NEXO hydrogen-powered fuel cell SUV is photographed at an MOU-signing commemorative event held by Hyundai Motor Company and Georgia Tech to further collaborate on hydrogen mobility development in Atlanta, GA.


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Carbon Robotics & NVIDIA – From Farm to Fork: How AI Is Transforming Food Safety

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Learn how AI is being used in farming to eliminate pesticides in the U.S. food supply

SEATTLE, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

BACKGROUND:
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. However, much of the produce grown in the United States has tested positive for pesticides, even after washing. Farmers use herbicides and pesticides on crops to protect them from weed and insect infestation, but chemicals are now in the food supply. The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce compiled data from pesticide residue testing conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), covering more than 50,000 samples of 47 types of fruits and vegetables. It found that 96% of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables tested positive for pesticides, with spinach topping the list. Others included strawberries, apples and potatoes.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/carbon-robotics/9391051-en-nvidia-and-carbon-robotics-revolutionizing-agriculture-with-ai-and-robotics

So, what can be done to limit the consumption of these chemicals? AI now offers farmers a way to eliminate herbicides and pesticides entirely.

  • Carbon Robotics is revolutionizing agriculture with AI and robotics to reduce costs and increase yields. Amid labor challenges, rising input costs, and increasing concerns about herbicide use, growers worldwide are seeking smarter, more efficient ways to farm. Carbon Robotics addresses these needs by delivering advanced AI robotic laser weeders and tractor autonomy that drives efficiencies to the global community. Leveraging the full-stack of NVIDIA hardware and software, Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeding technology targets the weed’s growth center with a laser, disrupting cellular growth and preventing regrowth. Each of our LaserWeeder machines has 24 NVIDIA GPUs onboard, allowing it to analyze thousands of plant images per second in real time. We currently use the NVIDIA RTX 4000, with an upgrade to the more powerful RTX Pro 4000 planned for later this year. Our autonomous tractor attachment, the Carbon ATK, uses a different NVIDIA chip called the Jetson Orin — a compact, energy-efficient processor purpose-built for robots and self-driving machines.
  • We use two key pieces of NVIDIA software that make our AI run faster. The first, CUDA, lets our software tap into the full power of NVIDIA’s processors — think of it as the engine that lets us crunch enormous amounts of data quickly. The second, cuDNN, is a specialized add-on built on top of CUDA that’s specifically optimized for AI and machine learning tasks, helping our models identify and target weeds with greater speed and accuracy.

The benefits are significant. This technology does not disrupt the soil like mechanical weeding can do. For consumers, this results in healthier fresh vegetables and herbs that are not sprayed with chemical herbicides, for both organic and conventionally farmed produce. For the environment, this eliminates chemical herbicides from the soil and prevents runoff of these chemicals into our rivers and lakes. For farmers, this results in lower costs and higher crop yields, quality and consistency.

In this segment, Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell explains how AI is revolutionizing the farming industry and keeping our food free of pesticides.

For more information, please visit: https://carbonrobotics.com/

MORE ABOUT PAUL MIKESELL:
Paul Mikesell is the founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics in Seattle, Washington. Prior to Carbon, Paul was responsible for scaling Uber’s backend systems, opening the Seattle engineering office, and later focusing on Deep Learning and Autonomy. Paul also co-founded Isilon Systems, a distributed storage company, in 2001. Isilon went public in 2006 and was acquired by EMC for $2.5 billion in 2010. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Washington.

Produced for: Carbon Robotics & NVIDIA

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Carbon Robotics & NVIDIA – From Farm to Fork: How AI Is Transforming Food Safety

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Learn how AI is being used in farming to eliminate pesticides in the U.S. food supply

SEATTLE, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

BACKGROUND:
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. However, much of the produce grown in the United States has tested positive for pesticides, even after washing. Farmers use herbicides and pesticides on crops to protect them from weed and insect infestation, but chemicals are now in the food supply. The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce compiled data from pesticide residue testing conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), covering more than 50,000 samples of 47 types of fruits and vegetables. It found that 96% of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables tested positive for pesticides, with spinach topping the list. Others included strawberries, apples and potatoes.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/carbon-robotics/9391051-en-nvidia-and-carbon-robotics-revolutionizing-agriculture-with-ai-and-robotics

So, what can be done to limit the consumption of these chemicals? AI now offers farmers a way to eliminate herbicides and pesticides entirely.

  • Carbon Robotics is revolutionizing agriculture with AI and robotics to reduce costs and increase yields. Amid labor challenges, rising input costs, and increasing concerns about herbicide use, growers worldwide are seeking smarter, more efficient ways to farm. Carbon Robotics addresses these needs by delivering advanced AI robotic laser weeders and tractor autonomy that drives efficiencies to the global community. Leveraging the full-stack of NVIDIA hardware and software, Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeding technology targets the weed’s growth center with a laser, disrupting cellular growth and preventing regrowth. Each of our LaserWeeder machines has 24 NVIDIA GPUs onboard, allowing it to analyze thousands of plant images per second in real time. We currently use the NVIDIA RTX 4000, with an upgrade to the more powerful RTX Pro 4000 planned for later this year. Our autonomous tractor attachment, the Carbon ATK, uses a different NVIDIA chip called the Jetson Orin — a compact, energy-efficient processor purpose-built for robots and self-driving machines.
  • We use two key pieces of NVIDIA software that make our AI run faster. The first, CUDA, lets our software tap into the full power of NVIDIA’s processors — think of it as the engine that lets us crunch enormous amounts of data quickly. The second, cuDNN, is a specialized add-on built on top of CUDA that’s specifically optimized for AI and machine learning tasks, helping our models identify and target weeds with greater speed and accuracy.

The benefits are significant. This technology does not disrupt the soil like mechanical weeding can do. For consumers, this results in healthier fresh vegetables and herbs that are not sprayed with chemical herbicides, for both organic and conventionally farmed produce. For the environment, this eliminates chemical herbicides from the soil and prevents runoff of these chemicals into our rivers and lakes. For farmers, this results in lower costs and higher crop yields, quality and consistency.

In this segment, Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell explains how AI is revolutionizing the farming industry and keeping our food free of pesticides.

For more information, please visit: https://carbonrobotics.com/

MORE ABOUT PAUL MIKESELL:
Paul Mikesell is the founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics in Seattle, Washington. Prior to Carbon, Paul was responsible for scaling Uber’s backend systems, opening the Seattle engineering office, and later focusing on Deep Learning and Autonomy. Paul also co-founded Isilon Systems, a distributed storage company, in 2001. Isilon went public in 2006 and was acquired by EMC for $2.5 billion in 2010. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Washington.

Produced for: Carbon Robotics & NVIDIA

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SOURCE NVIDIA and Carbon Robotics

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Carbon Robotics & NVIDIA – From Farm to Fork: How AI Is Transforming Food Safety

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

Learn how AI is being used in farming to eliminate pesticides in the U.S. food supply

SEATTLE, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

BACKGROUND:
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. However, much of the produce grown in the United States has tested positive for pesticides, even after washing. Farmers use herbicides and pesticides on crops to protect them from weed and insect infestation, but chemicals are now in the food supply. The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce compiled data from pesticide residue testing conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), covering more than 50,000 samples of 47 types of fruits and vegetables. It found that 96% of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables tested positive for pesticides, with spinach topping the list. Others included strawberries, apples and potatoes.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/carbon-robotics/9391051-en-nvidia-and-carbon-robotics-revolutionizing-agriculture-with-ai-and-robotics

So, what can be done to limit the consumption of these chemicals? AI now offers farmers a way to eliminate herbicides and pesticides entirely.

  • Carbon Robotics is revolutionizing agriculture with AI and robotics to reduce costs and increase yields. Amid labor challenges, rising input costs, and increasing concerns about herbicide use, growers worldwide are seeking smarter, more efficient ways to farm. Carbon Robotics addresses these needs by delivering advanced AI robotic laser weeders and tractor autonomy that drives efficiencies to the global community. Leveraging the full-stack of NVIDIA hardware and software, Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeding technology targets the weed’s growth center with a laser, disrupting cellular growth and preventing regrowth. Each of our LaserWeeder machines has 24 NVIDIA GPUs onboard, allowing it to analyze thousands of plant images per second in real time. We currently use the NVIDIA RTX 4000, with an upgrade to the more powerful RTX Pro 4000 planned for later this year. Our autonomous tractor attachment, the Carbon ATK, uses a different NVIDIA chip called the Jetson Orin — a compact, energy-efficient processor purpose-built for robots and self-driving machines.
  • We use two key pieces of NVIDIA software that make our AI run faster. The first, CUDA, lets our software tap into the full power of NVIDIA’s processors — think of it as the engine that lets us crunch enormous amounts of data quickly. The second, cuDNN, is a specialized add-on built on top of CUDA that’s specifically optimized for AI and machine learning tasks, helping our models identify and target weeds with greater speed and accuracy.

The benefits are significant. This technology does not disrupt the soil like mechanical weeding can do. For consumers, this results in healthier fresh vegetables and herbs that are not sprayed with chemical herbicides, for both organic and conventionally farmed produce. For the environment, this eliminates chemical herbicides from the soil and prevents runoff of these chemicals into our rivers and lakes. For farmers, this results in lower costs and higher crop yields, quality and consistency.

In this segment, Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell explains how AI is revolutionizing the farming industry and keeping our food free of pesticides.

For more information, please visit: https://carbonrobotics.com/

MORE ABOUT PAUL MIKESELL:
Paul Mikesell is the founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics in Seattle, Washington. Prior to Carbon, Paul was responsible for scaling Uber’s backend systems, opening the Seattle engineering office, and later focusing on Deep Learning and Autonomy. Paul also co-founded Isilon Systems, a distributed storage company, in 2001. Isilon went public in 2006 and was acquired by EMC for $2.5 billion in 2010. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Washington.

Produced for: Carbon Robotics & NVIDIA

Cision View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carbon-robotics–nvidia—from-farm-to-fork-how-ai-is-transforming-food-safety-302757467.html

SOURCE NVIDIA and Carbon Robotics

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