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CINCINNATI, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have been recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), which has named the company a 2024 Leading Disability Employer in advance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

The award recognizes Fifth Third’s disability inclusion efforts in areas including workforce strategy, talent outcome metrics and sourcing, climate & culture, people practices, and workplace tools & accessibility.

“At Fifth Third, we aspire to create an intentionally inclusive, diverse and thriving community,” said Chief Inclusion Officer Stephanie A. Smith. “We strive to provide an environment in which each employee feels valued, respected and understood, and we pride ourselves in bringing our authentic selves and our best thinking into the workplace.”

Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices include a robust network of nine Business Resource Groups that empower employees to advance inclusion efforts and to access development opportunities, support business solutions and become involved in the community.

“Creating a culture of belonging and connection where employees feel cared for and valued is critical to our success and ingrained in our core values,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Nancy Pinckney. “We believe that inclusion creates the opportunity for all to thrive.”

Fifth Third is also a founding partner of Project SEARCH, a one-year program that helps high school students with disabilities transition into the workforce. Since the program’s inception in 2005, Fifth Third has trained more than 400 students, including 34 current employees, as one of 700 Project SEARCH locations worldwide.

Fifth Third was also the first bank to design a checking account for the Achieving a Better Life Experience program, or ABLE. These accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest assets for disability-related expenses.

NOD’s Leading Disability Employer award recognizes exceptional disability inclusion practices and policies. The organization’s methodology includes the NOD Employment Tracker™, a comprehensive assessment tool that evaluates key business practices related to hiring, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities.

In July, Fifth Third also received a fourth consecutive top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs. Fifth Third was also named among the index’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

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About Fifth Third 
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

About the National Organization on Disability (NOD) 
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for the millions of Americans with disabilities. NOD offers a suite of employment solutions, tailored to anticipate, and meet leading companies’ workforce needs. NOD has helped some of the world’s most recognized brands be more competitive in today’s global economy by building or enriching their disability inclusion programs. For more information about NOD and how its portfolio of workforce solutions, Leadership Council, Employment Tracker™, and Engagement Survey can help your business, visit www.nod.org.

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ATLANTA, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ – As Hurricane Helene approaches the coast of Florida, Georgia Power is making its final preparations to respond to anticipated widespread damage and potential for extended power outages across the state. As the majority of the state of Georgia prepares to feel impacts from the storm, the company has aligned the right resources – more than 10,000 personnel on the ground currently – and continues to refine plans as the storm gets closer to ensure a safe and effective response. The National Hurricane Center forecasts high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes as Hurricane Helene enters the state. This follows the “storm before the storm” – including heavy rains over the last 24 hours which has already caused flooding and weakened trees.

“Helene is a very large storm, moving into South Georgia with very little time to substantially weaken, and we expect the high winds and heavy rain to cause significant damage in many of our communities,” said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. “Our teams are well trained and experienced, and we’ve been watching this storm and making every preparation throughout the week. As conditions are safe, our teams will be in the field working to restore power as quickly as possible. Even so, we encourage customers to keep safety first in the coming days and prepare for the potential of power outages that could last multiple days due to the size and extensive reach of this storm.”

Support from Across the Industry 
As part of its preparations, Georgia Power has mobilized additional staff – including from sister company Mississippi Power – to respond to Hurricane Helene. Mobilized crews across the state have pre-positioned restoration workers, equipment, and supplies near areas of anticipated impact including extra transformers, poles, cable and other equipment. All of this helps the company to restore power more quickly and efficiently for its customers as soon as weather conditions allow.

Georgia Power is also a member of a nationwide mutual assistance network, which consists of hundreds of utilities from around the country. Georgia Power has proactively mobilized crews from over 35 companies from 11 states as far away as Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These crews will deploy from strategic locations across the state to begin restoring power as soon as it is safe to do so following the storm.

Focused on Reliability Every Day 
Georgia Power is always focused on improving reliability and adding resiliency to the power grid. In recent years, Georgia Power invested heavily in infrastructure improvements to bolster resiliency through equipment upgrades as well as the strategic implementation of Smart Grid technology that enhance the company’s real-time ability to identify and quickly isolate outages that occur, as well as reroute power remotely around damage. This technology helps minimize the number of customers affected even before crews begin repair work in the field.

Tools You Can Use to Stay Connected & Informed 
Customers are asked to be aware that hurricanes have the potential to cause widespread power outages and dangerous conditions. Emergency plans should be finalized, including a way to stay informed before, during, and after the hurricane. It’s important to follow the advice of federal, state and local authorities, especially for people living in low-lying areas as flooding and heavy rain are expected.

Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to our free Georgia Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest information.Outage & Storm Center – Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center site, Georgia Power’s interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times.Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.@GeorgiaPower on X (Twitter) – Follow @GeorgiaPower at www.X.com/GeorgiaPower for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.

Before, During and After a Storm Safety Tips

Before a Storm: Stay aware, heed advice from officials, and check the weather forecast before heading outdoors. Check your emergency kit and family plan. Unplug major appliances and charge cell phones and battery backups in case you lose power.During a Storm: Take safe shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows and doors. Avoid contact with conductors of electricity – appliances, metal objects, and water.After a Storm: Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire – including telephone or TV wires that touch a power line. Never pull tree limbs off of power lines yourself or enter areas with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in wreckage. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.

About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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For further information: Georgia Power Media Relations, (404) 506-7676, (800) 282-1696, www.georgiapower.com 

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We’re excited to share that our Hardship Assistance program has reached an incredible milestone: awarding over $2 million in aid to more than 1,000 KFC team members during times of need. Whether it’s an unexpected medical emergency, natural disaster, or car accident, we’re here for you when you need it most.

To every franchisee, restaurant employee, and donor who made this possible — THANK YOU! We’re proud to be able to offer a helping hand when it’s needed the most and we couldn’t do it without you.

Learn more about this impactful program kfcfoundation.org/hardship

BELLEVUE, Wash., September 27, 2024 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) continues to lead the wireless industry in taking steps to get customers access to the mental health support they need, continuing the important focus of Suicide Prevention Month into the future. As of last week, T-Mobile customers who call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will have their calls routed to crisis centers close to their actual location, directly connecting them with counselors who are familiar with their local community’s resources and services. Previously, 988 calls were routed to crisis centers based on area codes, which means mobile callers could be connected to counselors in different states. T-Mobile was the first in wireless to enable this feature nationwide.

Working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), T-Mobile proposed, designed and implemented a new solution called georouting, which uses a caller’s approximate county-level location to route them to a local crisis center. Unlike geolocation, which involves the sharing of an exact location such as a street address for first responders, georouting does not share a caller’s precise location. Enabling georouting for 988 is another way T-Mobile is removing barriers — such as cultural and language differences and distance to critical resources — to getting mental health assistance when it’s most urgent.

“T-Mobile’s network was the first to connect 988 callers directly to local crisis teams prepared to provide community-specific support and resources,” said T-Mobile President of Technology Ulf Ewaldsson. “Around 80% of calls to the 988 Lifeline are done through wireless phones, and many people have phone numbers with different area codes from where they live, work or visit. Georouting ensures that those seeking help will reach the available crisis center nearest their location for support. It’s about making sure help is there when and where it’s needed most.”

In November 2020, T-Mobile became the first major wireless provider to implement 988 calling, a full 20 months ahead of the FCC’s deadline. And in July 2022, T-Mobile launched the ability to text 988 to get quick and free access to mental health services.

For more information on 988 georouting, visit SAMHSA’s Newsroom here.

Follow @TMobileNews on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date with the latest company news.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Veterans and service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, as well as by chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net or texting 838255. 

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About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey, here at GoDaddy.

My name is Kevin F Burton, I am 48 years old and a single father to two boys whom I am extremely proud of. I have a real passion for sports, people, and philanthropy.

My career journey has been an interesting ride. I was hired for a role on the Customer Development Team (CDT). Coming into GoDaddy, I didn’t have any real tech experience. Though the process has been challenging, I have had confidence in myself to stay “locked in” and take advantage of the opportunity that God has blessed me with.

Initially, I was able to learn under the stewardship of Georgia Tucker, who is a Care Supervisor here at GoDaddy. She provided me with the understanding of the steps to take to become successful in my role. Georgia was able to connect the dots in ways that helped me relay the message and provide more understanding to our customers’ needs. From there, I had the opportunity to partner with Mark Carpenter, another Care Supervisor. He has instilled more confidence in having high-level conversations based in and around the customer business goals.

What has been one of your proudest moments at GoDaddy? 

One of my proudest moments here at GoDaddy was getting one of my calls into the WOW Call Library. The WOW Experience is a dynamic customer interaction process that equips all guides with a structured approach to delivering unparalleled customer service while seizing customer growth opportunities. The Call Library is a bank of recorded calls that other guides use as a training resource. Another proud moment at the organization is achieving Diamond Club status, which is an exclusive program to honor the champions of our Sales Teams.

How do you feel that the organization supports you to do things that are important to you?

The support I received here at GoDaddy is constant. My leaders allow for brainstorming sessions and promote everyone to speak up. It has fostered an environment to challenge yourself to be the absolute best version of you… which will ultimately benefit you and those that support you.

How do you keep yourself motivated and inspired in your work?

I have never worked for an organization that cared enough to make their employees well-rounded and wealthy… It comes down to how bad do you want it. This is a fantastic motivator for me.

What advice would you give to an individual who is starting their career within Care?

Flush your personal filter. Once you allow yourself to be taught (like really taught) coupled with your personal drive, then the sky truly is the limit.

What’s your motto or personal mantra? 

Opportunity doesn’t wait for the unprepared. You never have to recover from a fast start.

Are you enjoying this series and want to know more about life at GoDaddy? Check out our GoDaddy Life social pages! Follow us to meet our team, learn more about our culture (Teams, ERGs, Locations), careers, and so much more. You’re more than just your day job, so come propel your career with us.

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Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 

We empower cities and industries to embrace a sustainable future by revolutionizing energy efficiency, fostering renewable alternatives to fossil fuels and promoting climate mitigation strategies. Our 2023 Triple Net Zero Readiness Study shows that while many companies have committed to net zero goals, only 52% of those surveyed have actionable plans to achieve them. That’s where we come in. 

We are uniquely positioned to address the water, waste and energy goals of our municipal and industrial clients, creating the greatest opportunities for decarbonization. In 2023, we helped our customers avoid 430 kilotons of Scope 4 greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of planting more than 7.1 million trees.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION 

The decarbonization journey starts with efficiency, waste reduction and reduced energy use across all aspects of our customers’ operations. We are one of the only energy service companies (ESCOs) with capabilities and expertise across the energy-as-a-service value chain. Our team of local and global engineers, operators and analysts have decades of experience helping customers optimize how their facilities use energy. 

DIGITAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT, ANALYTICS AND GHG REPORTING 

Our state-of-the-art digital services through Hubgrade monitor energy usage and provide recommendations to improve the efficiency of resources within a facility, as well as identify ways to reduce a customer’s carbon footprint.

ON-SITE GENERATION OF LOW-CARBON POWER AND WASTE-TO-FUEL CONVERSION 

Veolia North America supports clean energy and alternative fuel production at customer facilities to reduce emissions, improve cost and reliability and reduce waste. We also create cost-effective, environmentally sustainable solutions that convert waste streams to energy.

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Kami Stoianov, Vice President, Partner Activation, Global Partnerships, AEG, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) prestigious Game Changers: Women in Sports Business 2024 Class.

Stoianov will be joining a cohort of influential women from across the industry recognized for their leadership, innovation, accomplishments and impact on the business of sports. The honorees will be celebrated at SBJ’s Game Changers Honoree Ceremony on September 25, 2024, in New York City.

With nearly a decade of experience working with Global Partnerships at AEG, Stoianov has played pivotal roles in negotiating groundbreaking deals, managing major sponsorships, and planning for the future of global sports in the United States. One of Stoianov’s most notable achievements was helping lead negotiations for the record-breaking, $750 million agreement with Crypto.com for the naming rights to Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. She also oversees all sponsorships for the arena and the surrounding L.A. LIVE entertainment district, which has included helping secure and renew deals with major brands like Coca-Cola, Delta, Pernod Ricard, and Frito-Lay.

“I am incredibly honored to be recognized as a Game Changer by Sports Business Journal alongside such an inspiring group of women,” said Stoianov. “This recognition reflects the collective effort and innovation at AEG and I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the industry and creating meaningful partnerships that elevate the fan experience.”

SBJ Game Changers is an annual conference and award ceremony dedicated to the elevation and celebration of women in the sports industry. To learn more, please click here.

PotlatchDeltic utilizes a comprehensive timberland environmental management system (EMS) which focuses on continual improvement in achieving our sustainable forest management objectives. The EMS includes training foresters and contractors, and prescribing, monitoring, and inspecting forest management practices in all our operations. It also includes tracking and incorporating stakeholder feedback on our environmental performance. We conduct internal inspections of EMS implementation, and we have implementation rates averaging 95% or greater. The EMS includes monthly regional reporting and annual Timberland business unit reviews of environmental performance indicators.

The implementation of our EMS ensures that we conduct all our activities to meet or exceed federal, state, and local statutes and regulations for conservation of wildlife and biological diversity and protection of water, fish, and endangered species. In addition, the EMS ensures that we achieve and maintain third-party certifications for all our timberlands under either the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) or the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) standards. Our EMS also covers log sourcing for our wood products facilities from responsible third-party sources under the SFI Fiber Sourcing standard and, where applicable, the FSC Chain of Custody standard.

WALLDORF, Germany, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ – SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced a partnership with Ambipar (B3: AMBP3; NYSE: AMBI), a global leader in environmental solutions with operations in 40 countries, to bring Net Zero as a Service to customers and support the fight against climate change.

Net Zero as a Service brings together a combination of SAP’s robust cloud solutions and Ambipar’s deep carbon credit generation and trading expertise to help customers seamlessly manage and offset carbon emissions.

“In partnering with SAP, we are bringing together two companies with a shared commitment to help organizations achieve net zero,” said Tercio Borlenghi Junior, CEO of Ambipar. “By combining SAP’s technology with Ambipar’s decarbonization expertise to create Net Zero as a Service, customers will have access to a simple but comprehensive solution that contributes to the low carbon economy.”

Comprehensive Carbon Management

Net Zero as a Service can equip SAP customers globally with solutions for the entire decarbonization journey. SAP’s ERP-centric and AI-enabled solutions will provide end-to-end carbon management, allowing customers to establish a common data foundation, seamlessly measure emissions and make granular and timely decisions that are financially and environmentally sound. Customers can neutralize emissions by purchasing internationally certified carbon credits through Ambipar’s technology platform AMBIFY, available on the SAP Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings.

“SAP customers are increasingly seeking ways to measure and offset their carbon emissions,” said Adriana Aroulho, president of SAP Brazil. “Through Net Zero as a Service and our partnership with Ambipar, SAP is building on our commitment to deliver comprehensive sustainability management solutions and empowering our customers to become future-ready businesses.”

Scaling Net Zero as a Service

Ambipar is currently piloting Net Zero as a Service in its own operations, tapping into the power of SAP’s solutions as it aims to meet aggressive growth targets this year, before the service becomes widely available to SAP customers.

By leveraging SAP Sustainability solutions, Ambipar will establish a unified data foundation, breaking down silos across the business, and seamlessly measure and manage carbon emissions.

“Ambipar is undergoing a worldwide expansion and counts on SAP as a trusted IT partner as they scale,” said Aroulho. “Net Zero as a Service will support Ambipar’s growth objectives, while helping the company effectively streamline operations, drive innovation and manage its own environmental footprint. We are thrilled to bring this service to SAP customers.”

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Originally published on NRG Energy Insights

By Lynda Clemmons

We’re excited to share this letter from our latest Sustainability Report reflecting on the milestones we’ve achieved and our goals for the future.

Dear Stakeholders,

Looking back on my first nine months as Chief Sustainability Officer for NRG, I am filled with hope and excitement. I feel honored to have joined a sustainability program with such a strong legacy. The opportunity to now spearhead NRG’s sustainability initiatives as we shape the future of energy is a privilege. Today, I am proud to share with you both our progress over the past year and our vision for a more sustainable future.

In 2023, we achieved many milestones and expanded our portfolio to offer more sustainable alternatives for both homes and businesses. Our efforts to progress our emissions targets were reflected in a 58% decrease in GHG emissions from our base year, including a 30% cut from 2022 in our Scope 1 emissions. We retained our top-decile safety performance, and our commitment to our people and communities was strengthened through integration with our Vivint colleagues. Throughout an atypical year for our business, we maintained shareholder engagement and strong governance principles and ensured our strategies remained aligned with stakeholder values and expectations.

My time in this role has deepened my commitment to advancing NRG’s sustainability agenda and reinforced my belief that sustainability is not a destination, but rather a journey that requires constant adaptation, learning, and dedication. I am anticipating many more opportunities to engage with customers in new ways.

Our whole-home experience delivers comprehensive, tech-forward energy management to our customers. For our gas business, we are exploring ways to evolve our customer solutions as we continue reducing our carbon intensity. The anticipated power demand increase driven by the technology sector presents both challenges and opportunities.

NRG’s strategic shift to sit at the intersection of energy and technology marks a new chapter in our sustainability story. As we navigate this next phase of NRG and the energy industry as a whole, I remain focused on maintaining our unwavering commitment to putting our customers first as we continue to elevate our sustainability approach and set a benchmark for the industry.

I am proud of the progress to date, which is a testament to our company’s dedication and to those leaders before me who paved the way. As we move forward, I will continue to collaborate closely within NRG to ensure that sustainability remains at the core of our business.

I am grateful for the support and engagement of our stakeholders as we pursue our sustainability goals and for the opportunity to lead as we drive tangible results through our collective efforts. Together, we can create a more prosperous and sustainable future for all.

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