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Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report

DICK’S Sporting Goods believes sports change lives. Our teammates (employees) not only support athletes, we are athletes. That’s why more than 2,100 teammates companywide are currently participating in DICK’S first-ever Summer of Sport challenge.

Summer of Sport was created by the company’s teammate wellness program, Team Wellness, and Executive Vice President, Chief People & Purpose Officer Julie Lodge-Jarrett, after hearing about another leader’s experience with a summer fitness challenge at his previous company.

“We took the concept of tracking activity and transformed it DICK’S Sporting Goods style,” said Team Wellness Manager Kelly Jovenitti.

To celebrate the year DICK’S Sporting Goods was founded, participating teammates are encouraged to log at least 1,948 minutes of sports and/or fitness related activity between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That breaks down to about 20 minutes per day. Teammates log their minutes in activity trackers and complete monthly surveys to lock them in. Teammates who earn at least 1,948 minutes in the challenge receive a t-shirt and are entered into a raffle to win prizes.

Teammates completed their first challenge checkpoint to document minutes earned from May 27 through July 1. In just five weeks, nearly 1.7 million Summer of Sport minutes were logged! On top of that, a third of the teammates who completed the first checkpoint have already reached the 1,948 minutes goal.

“We didn’t really know what to expect with Summer of Sport,” Lodge-Jarrett said, “but these levels of participation and engagement have exceeded my hopes for sure!”

The true beauty of the challenge is that teammates can earn Summer of Sport minutes in ways that are meaningful to them.

For Dina DeVincentis, a floor planning analyst, that’s swimming. She started swimming at four-years-old and competed throughout school and in college. DeVincentis still competes and now coaches middle and high school students with Pittsburgh Elite Aquatics.

While relatively new to DICK’S Sporting Goods, DeVincentis said she wanted to give the organization a glimpse into her world and her sport.

“It’s great to give teammates a chance to shine a light on the sports they participate in and see what different types of athletes are at DICK’S,” DeVincentis said.

Software Engineer Matthew Miller is staying cool and logging his Summer of Sport minutes by playing hockey. After a pickup game with a friend, Miller signed up for a learn-to-play class eight years ago. This past June, he was in net for a tournament at the Baierl Ice Complex in Warrendale, PA. Not only did Miller’s team win, but Miller was named tournament MVP!

“It was one of the highlights of my hockey ‘career’ so far,” Miller said.

Miller said Summer of Sport sounded like a good way to not only track his time on the ice, but also share his love of hockey with his teammates. He also said it’s inspiring to see teammates sharing their Summer of Sport journeys.

“It actually got me out to jog and use the running shoes I bought myself earlier this year,” said Miller.

Summer of Sport is also bringing teammates with similar passions together. Susan Ruiz and Samarah Soto from Store 697 in Bakersfield, CA love running but usually work opposite shifts and can’t go together. When Summer of Sport launched in May, they got the idea to start up a Store 697 Run Club!

“That same day I posted a sign-up sheet in our breakroom,” Ruiz said. “It started to fill up within a week!”

The group runs twice a week at different times of day, so teammates working different shifts have an opportunity to lace up their running shoes and join in.

“We love to see our teammates leaning on each other to achieve their goals and celebrate their passions,” said Lodge-Jarrett.

For many teammates, like Store Manager Leslie Ventura of Store 313 in Tinley Park, Illinois, Summer of Sport is not just a challenge for her, but her family too!

“My kids ask me every day if we can ‘get our minutes in,’” Ventura said. They love to go on adventure walks and pick new routes around their neighborhood.

“Summer of Sport is a great way to stay active and a fun, easy way to create memories with my family,” said Ventura.

Another way teammates are making memories and earning Summer of Sport minutes with family and friends is by attending sporting events in person.

“We’re not only encouraging teammates to physically participate in sports and/or fitness activity, but also encouraging them to support their local communities,” Jovenitti said.

From attending youth sporting events to MLB games and even international sports matches, teammates are finding ways to incorporate Summer of Sport into every day.

Jallayha Lagarda, assistant store manager of Store 1564 in Whitestown, IN made sure to log challenge minutes while on vacation with her husband in Arizona. In between visiting with family and friends, the pair made time to head to a Diamondbacks game.

“We love going to sports games when we can,” Lagarda said. “It’s a plus that while enjoying our love of sports together, I can also clock Summer of Sport minutes!”

Janet Merlino, administrative assistant at Store 110 in Greensburg, PA, echoed Lagarda’s sentiment. Merlino said she’s a true baseball mom at heart who has been traveling to watch her son play baseball for 25 years. This summer is no different, except now she’s logging Summer of Sport minutes at her son’s adult baseball league games!

“I’m able to earn my minutes while cheering him on with my family,” Merlino said.

While the challenge requires teammates to log their minutes, Jovenitti hopes they’re taking away much more than that as the challenge continues.

“We hope our teammates are able to see just how much they do in the sports and/or fitness world and can be proud of their accomplishments,” Jovenitti said.

So, will Summer of Sport return in 2025?

“Absolutely,” Lodge-Jarrett said, “we’re already planning!”

REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 18, 2024 /3BL/ – Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and Six Nations Energy Development LP (Six Nations) – a newly-created consortium of Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation and White Bear First Nations – announced plans to advance development of a new wind energy project southeast of Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

The Seven Stars Energy Project (the Project) is expected to produce 200 megawatts of emissions–free power – enough to support the annual energy needs of more than 100,000 Saskatchewan homes. It will be developed, constructed and operated by a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Enbridge.

Financial participation of the partners will be supported, in part, by loan guarantees of up to $100 million from the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC). The First Nation and Métis partners have an opportunity to acquire equity ownership of at least 30% in the Project.

The Project is targeted to be operational in 2027, subject to finalizing commercial agreements, securing the necessary environmental and regulatory approvals, and meeting investment criteria. Enbridge is working toward securing a long-term power purchase agreement with SaskPower to support final investment decisions, anticipated in 2025.

“This is a game-changer for the Indigenous Nations, Métis and First Nations,” said Chief Matthew Peigan of Pasqua First Nation. “This Project will produce emissions-free electricity for Saskatchewan and provide a stable source of revenue that will benefit our people for many years to come. We are pleased Enbridge sees that meaningful Indigenous ownership is the way to build energy infrastructure in this country and we look forward to developing this Project together.”

“We’re pleased to be working with Enbridge and have the opportunity to strengthen our kinship with First Nations on this important renewable energy initiative. This is our moment to not only benefit the environment but support the long-term well-being of our communities and advance First Nation and Métis economic reconciliation,” said Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Brent Digness. “It takes teamwork to complete complex projects like Seven Stars Energy. The MN–S government has taken steps to minimize risk to our citizens and will work with the federal government to secure additional support for our investment.”

“This is Enbridge’s first Indigenous partnership focused on wind energy generation and our first Indigenous partnership in Saskatchewan,” said Matthew Akman, Enbridge’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and President, Power. “The clean electricity Enbridge and our Indigenous partners will provide will help meet the demand for safe, reliable and affordable energy for residential, small business and industrial use well into the future. This is a unique opportunity for the growth of our renewables portfolio, and one that I am excited to advance alongside our new partners.”

“Enbridge has proudly and safely operated in Saskatchewan for more than 75 years and we have a long history of working closely with the province, local communities and First Nations and Métis peoples,” said Colin Gruending, Enbridge’s Executive Vice President and President, Liquids Pipelines. “We see Indigenous economic participation in our projects and operations as an important element of broader reconciliation and applaud the Government of Saskatchewan for establishing the SIIFC, which has helped make this investment opportunity possible for our new Indigenous partners.”

“In collaboration with industries’ evolving energy needs, SaskPower continues to make progress on our commitment of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and deploying up to 3,000 MW of wind and solar generation by 2035,” said Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for SaskPower. “Partnerships like this between Enbridge and Six Nations Energy Development will support SaskPower in achieving its emission reduction targets, while also providing extraordinary benefits to Saskatchewan’s First Nations communities.”

“We are pleased to support this historic announcement by providing loan guarantees through SIIFC which will benefit nearly 25 per cent of Saskatchewan’s Indigenous population,” Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison said. “This project will significantly advance economic reconciliation in our province, which is a priority for our government and vital for the province’s continued growth and prosperity.”

“Partnerships like this take commitment, creativity and ultimately a leap of faith,” said Jake Sinclair, President of Six Nations Energy Development LP. “I am proud of our team who have leaned-in with Enbridge on the ultimate goal of delivering a sustainable project that provides both energy to Saskatchewan and strong financial returns for Enbridge and the First Nations and Métis partners for many years to come.”

About Enbridge Inc. 
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil and renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We’re investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on more than a century of operating conventional energy infrastructure and two decades of experience in renewable power to advance new technologies including hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge’s common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at enbridge.com.

About Six Nations Energy Development Limited Partnership 
Six Nations Energy Development Limited Partnership is a new entity created to steward the Indigenous partners’ investment in the Seven Stars Energy Project. Participating communities include: Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation, and White Bear First Nations.

Forward-Looking Information

Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge Inc. (“Enbridge” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management’s assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries’ and affiliates’ future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as ”anticipate”, ”expect”, ”project”, ”estimate”, ”forecast”, ”plan”, ”intend”, ”target”, ”believe”, “likely” and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements in this news release include statements with respect to the Weyburn Wind Project, including the characteristics and benefits thereof, estimates of production and supply, in-service dates and supply and customer arrangements.

Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquified natural gas and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company’s services. Similarly, energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company’s services and cost of inputs, and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty. The most relevant assumptions associated with forward-looking statements on announced projects and projects under construction, including estimated in-service dates and the realization of anticipated benefits, include the following: the impact of litigation and government, regulatory and stakeholder actions and approvals on construction and in-service schedules; the availability and price of labour and construction materials; the effects of inflation and foreign exchange rates on labour and material costs; the effects of interest rates on borrowing costs; technology-related matters; the impact of weather; and expectations about our partners’ ability to complete and finance proposed projects.

Enbridge’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company’s other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge’s future course of action depends on management’s assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company’s behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Enbridge 
Media 
Toll Free: (888) 992-0997 
Email: media@enbridge.com

Investment Community 
Toll Free: (800) 481-2804 
Email: investor.relations@enbridge.com

Six Nations Energy Development LP 
Media 
Jennifer Laewetz 
Phone: (306) 941-0940 
Email: jennifer@warshield.com

SOURCE Enbridge Inc.

REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 18, 2024 /3BL/ – Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and Six Nations Energy Development LP (Six Nations) – a newly-created consortium of Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation and White Bear First Nations – announced plans to advance development of a new wind energy project southeast of Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

The Seven Stars Energy Project (the Project) is expected to produce 200 megawatts of emissions–free power – enough to support the annual energy needs of more than 100,000 Saskatchewan homes. It will be developed, constructed and operated by a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Enbridge.

Financial participation of the partners will be supported, in part, by loan guarantees of up to $100 million from the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC). The First Nation and Métis partners have an opportunity to acquire equity ownership of at least 30% in the Project.

The Project is targeted to be operational in 2027, subject to finalizing commercial agreements, securing the necessary environmental and regulatory approvals, and meeting investment criteria. Enbridge is working toward securing a long-term power purchase agreement with SaskPower to support final investment decisions, anticipated in 2025.

“This is a game-changer for the Indigenous Nations, Métis and First Nations,” said Chief Matthew Peigan of Pasqua First Nation. “This Project will produce emissions-free electricity for Saskatchewan and provide a stable source of revenue that will benefit our people for many years to come. We are pleased Enbridge sees that meaningful Indigenous ownership is the way to build energy infrastructure in this country and we look forward to developing this Project together.”

“We’re pleased to be working with Enbridge and have the opportunity to strengthen our kinship with First Nations on this important renewable energy initiative. This is our moment to not only benefit the environment but support the long-term well-being of our communities and advance First Nation and Métis economic reconciliation,” said Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Brent Digness. “It takes teamwork to complete complex projects like Seven Stars Energy. The MN–S government has taken steps to minimize risk to our citizens and will work with the federal government to secure additional support for our investment.”

“This is Enbridge’s first Indigenous partnership focused on wind energy generation and our first Indigenous partnership in Saskatchewan,” said Matthew Akman, Enbridge’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and President, Power. “The clean electricity Enbridge and our Indigenous partners will provide will help meet the demand for safe, reliable and affordable energy for residential, small business and industrial use well into the future. This is a unique opportunity for the growth of our renewables portfolio, and one that I am excited to advance alongside our new partners.”

“Enbridge has proudly and safely operated in Saskatchewan for more than 75 years and we have a long history of working closely with the province, local communities and First Nations and Métis peoples,” said Colin Gruending, Enbridge’s Executive Vice President and President, Liquids Pipelines. “We see Indigenous economic participation in our projects and operations as an important element of broader reconciliation and applaud the Government of Saskatchewan for establishing the SIIFC, which has helped make this investment opportunity possible for our new Indigenous partners.”

“In collaboration with industries’ evolving energy needs, SaskPower continues to make progress on our commitment of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and deploying up to 3,000 MW of wind and solar generation by 2035,” said Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for SaskPower. “Partnerships like this between Enbridge and Six Nations Energy Development will support SaskPower in achieving its emission reduction targets, while also providing extraordinary benefits to Saskatchewan’s First Nations communities.”

“We are pleased to support this historic announcement by providing loan guarantees through SIIFC which will benefit nearly 25 per cent of Saskatchewan’s Indigenous population,” Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison said. “This project will significantly advance economic reconciliation in our province, which is a priority for our government and vital for the province’s continued growth and prosperity.”

“Partnerships like this take commitment, creativity and ultimately a leap of faith,” said Jake Sinclair, President of Six Nations Energy Development LP. “I am proud of our team who have leaned-in with Enbridge on the ultimate goal of delivering a sustainable project that provides both energy to Saskatchewan and strong financial returns for Enbridge and the First Nations and Métis partners for many years to come.”

About Enbridge Inc. 
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil and renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We’re investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on more than a century of operating conventional energy infrastructure and two decades of experience in renewable power to advance new technologies including hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge’s common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at enbridge.com.

About Six Nations Energy Development Limited Partnership 
Six Nations Energy Development Limited Partnership is a new entity created to steward the Indigenous partners’ investment in the Seven Stars Energy Project. Participating communities include: Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation, and White Bear First Nations.

Forward-Looking Information

Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge Inc. (“Enbridge” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management’s assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries’ and affiliates’ future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as ”anticipate”, ”expect”, ”project”, ”estimate”, ”forecast”, ”plan”, ”intend”, ”target”, ”believe”, “likely” and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements in this news release include statements with respect to the Weyburn Wind Project, including the characteristics and benefits thereof, estimates of production and supply, in-service dates and supply and customer arrangements.

Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquified natural gas and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company’s services. Similarly, energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company’s services and cost of inputs, and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty. The most relevant assumptions associated with forward-looking statements on announced projects and projects under construction, including estimated in-service dates and the realization of anticipated benefits, include the following: the impact of litigation and government, regulatory and stakeholder actions and approvals on construction and in-service schedules; the availability and price of labour and construction materials; the effects of inflation and foreign exchange rates on labour and material costs; the effects of interest rates on borrowing costs; technology-related matters; the impact of weather; and expectations about our partners’ ability to complete and finance proposed projects.

Enbridge’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company’s other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge’s future course of action depends on management’s assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company’s behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Enbridge 
Media 
Toll Free: (888) 992-0997 
Email: media@enbridge.com

Investment Community 
Toll Free: (800) 481-2804 
Email: investor.relations@enbridge.com

Six Nations Energy Development LP 
Media 
Jennifer Laewetz 
Phone: (306) 941-0940 
Email: jennifer@warshield.com

SOURCE Enbridge Inc.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) have made significant changes to legislation to collect chemical related data imported/exported and used within US based industry processes. These changes further control substances and protect the environment and human health from related exposures of hazardous substances used in products and processes. Additionally, it helps monitor and control substances imported and exported across the US borders. The results of the data collected will be used to refine and implement more changes within this regulatory body.

In addition to the traditional reporting requirements, such as pre-manufacture notifications for new chemical substances and significant new use, TSCA has added additional reporting requirements for this year’s chemical data reporting, including increased stringency on PFAS reporting, and an updated rule specific to Methylene Chloride to reduce exposure risks.

Chemical Data Reporting

As part of TSCA, technology and consumer industrial manufacturers, including importers of chemical substances, are required to report chemical data to the EPA once every four years with the next cycle currently underway. The latest submission cycle began on June 1, 2024, and manufacturers will have until September 30, 2024, to report their data to the EPA. For this reporting cycle, manufacturers must report their activities for the calendar years 2020-2023, with 2023 being the principal reporting year. The determination of the need to report is based on the production volume of certain chemical substances during any of the calendar years from the last principal reporting year – in this case 2020 through 2023. For 2020, manufacturers considered production volumes from 2016-2019 and the effect of certain actions under the TSCA on certain reporting thresholds.

For example, a reporting threshold of >25,000 pounds for manufacturing, including industries where they import chemical substances between 2020-2023 at a single site; or manufacturing (including import) of 2,500 pounds or more of a chemical substance is subject to TSCA threshold requirements.

PFAS Reporting

EPA finalized a rule in October 2023 that requires facilities to file a one-time report of all manufactured or imported substances for commercial purposes subject to TSCA and all products chemicals used in processes or import of substances containing PFAS. All products manufactured and imported into the US from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2022, should be investigated. There is no small manufacturer exemption for this reporting. However, if the facility manufactured the chemical solely for Research and Development in an amount less than 10 kg per year or if it was imported as a component of an article, then the site can report using a streamlined report form. All other reporting must be done using the standard form.

The facility must report a variety of information including, but not limited to:

Parent Company informationSite InformationNAICS CodeTechnical ContactChemical Substance Identifying NumberID codeChemical NamePhysical FormIndustrial Processing and UseIndustrial SectorsFunction CategoryConsumer and Commercial UseMaximum Concentration CodeDomestically Manufacturer Production VolumeImported Production VolumeVolume Directly ExportedRecycled VolumeByproduct InformationEnvironmental and Health Effect InformationWorker ExposureDisposal Information

Methylene Chloride Ban

Effective July 8, 2024, the EPA finalized a rule in April 2024 that mandates transitioning away from the use of methylene chloride. The rule provide a time-limited exemption for a critical or essential use of methylene chloride for which no technically and economically feasible safer alternative is available and protect workers from the unreasonable risk of methylene chloride while on the job. TSCA section 6(a):

Prohibits the manufacture, processing and distribution of methylene chloride for all consumer useProhibits most industrial and commercial use of methylene chlorideRequires a workplace chemical protection program for 13 conditions of use of methylene chlorideDomestic manufacturingImportProcessing as a reactantProcessing in incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction productProcessing in repackagingProcessing in recyclingUses as a laboratory chemicalUse in paint and coating removers for safety critical, corrosion-sensitive components of aircraft and spacecraftUse as a bonding agent for solvent weldingIndustrial and commercial use as a processing aidUse for plastic and rubber products manufacturingUse as a solvent that becomes part of a formulation or mixture where the formulation or mixture will be used inside a manufacturing process and the solvent (methylene chloride) will be reclaimedDisposalIdentifies a de minimis threshold for products containing methylene chloride for the prohibitions and restrictions on methylene chlorideRequires recordkeeping and downstream notification requirements for manufacturing, processing and distribution in commerce of methylene chloride

Important dates regarding the upcoming Methylene Chloride Ban are the following:

October 7, 2024: Relevant Safety Data Sheets must be updated for manufacturers.December 4, 2024: Relevant Safety Data Sheets must be updated for processors and distributors.May 5, 2025: Distributing methylene chloride for consumer use will be prohibited. Complete initial monitoring of the Workplace Chemical Protection Program.August 1, 2025: Review the exposure limits and ensure that all potentially exposed persons are not exceeded as part of the Workplace Chemical Protection Program.October 30, 2025: Develop and Implement an exposure control plan as part of the Workplace Chemical Protection Program.April 28, 2026: Most commercial uses of methylene chloride will be prohibited.May 8, 2029: The use of methylene chloride for specific furniture refinishing will be prohibited.

These rule changes can be confusing, but it’s important to stay on top of these changes.

We’re here to help! Reach out to our team of experts today

Hershey

HERSHEY, Pa., July 18, 2024 /3BL/ – The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) for the second year in a row achieved a 100% score on the 2024 Disability:IN Disability Equality Index. As part of this score, Hershey was recognized by The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) as a Best Place to Work.

“At Hershey, we believe that bringing together the ideas of belonging and business success is a powerful combination,” said Jason Reiman, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and executive sponsor of The Hershey Company’s Abilities First Business Resource Group (BRG). “Our continued recognition by Disability:IN underscores our commitment to creating a workplace where every employee is supported and empowered to thrive and acknowledges the foundation we have created to drive even greater impact across our business and the communities we serve. At the same time, we know we have more work to do so every voice is heard, every perspective is valued and every individual can succeed.”

Disability:IN’s benchmark, established in 2015, is the most comprehensive tool for disability inclusion in business. It aims to make a positive impact on the unemployment and underemployment of people with disabilities by helping businesses create inclusive workplaces. Hershey’s continuous efforts to create positive change through its business initiatives that drove its score this year include:

Recruitment and Employment Practices: Ensuring inclusive hiring processes, including people with disabilities.Supplier Diversity: Including disability-owned businesses in our procurement policies and training for employees making purchasing decisions.Commitment from the Top: Hershey President and CEO Michele Buck signed Diversity:IN’s CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion in 2023, committing to benchmarking the company’s disability inclusion journey.Talent Development: Enhancing internal practices and policies to support all talent, including people with disabilities.Training and Resources: Providing extensive resources and training for people managers on disability etiquette, language, accommodations, and unconscious bias.Community Partnerships: Collaborating with organizations like Susquehanna Service Dogs to foster an inclusive culture both within and outside the company.

“The Hershey Company’s consecutive top scores continue to showcase the company’s commitment to people and its understanding that we are stronger when we bring different perspectives and backgrounds to the table to create change,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. “They serve as a true model for how companies can create inclusive workplaces that not only support employees with disabilities but also harness their unique talents to drive tangible business success.”

For more information about The Hershey Company and its commitment to disability inclusion, please visit The Hershey Company’s website.

About The Hershey Company 
The Hershey Company is an industry leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to doing the right thing for its people, planet, and communities. Hershey has more than 20,000 employees in the U.S. and worldwide who work daily to deliver delicious, high-quality products. The company has more than 90 brand names in approximately 80 countries that drive more than $11.2 billion in annual revenues, including Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers, and salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty and Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels.  

For over 130 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. The candy and snack maker’s founder, Milton Hershey, created Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then, the company has focused on helping children succeed through equitable access to education. 

To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.  

About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”

The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.

About the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power for people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.

About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business. More than 500 corporations’ partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social impact through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking and reporting tool, the Disability Equality Index (DEI); best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.

Originally published on Nielsen News Center

Michelle Gelman, SVP, Product at Nielsen, was tapped to receive the Tech Trailblazers Award for the 2024 Top Women in Media and Ad Tech program. The awards, organized by AdExchanger and AdMonsters, recognize, celebrate, inspire and bring together the women who are making an impact in the greater digital media and advertising technology community. The Tech Trailblazers category recognizes product and engineering-focused women who are creating and improving ad tech and media products in the media and advertising industry.

Over her 10-year tenure at Nielsen, Gelman has revolutionized Nielsen’s audience measurement products that have fundamentally altered how companies transact on audience measurement data. She oversees Nielsen’s core audience measurement solutions for National Television, Local Television, and Core Audio, serving a diverse array of clients.

In addition to national audience measurement, she has changed the game for Nielsen’s local TV measurement products, leading Nielsen’s transition of local television service from diary-based to electronic measurement. Michelle’s hands-on approach in analyzing data and collaborating with local clients facilitated a seamless transition while concurrently paving the way for the integration of big data capabilities into metered markets, demonstrating her strategic vision and operational acumen.

Michelle is passionate about providing mentorship and visibility for women within Nielsen. In her career, she strives to lift up more junior women through one on one mentorship and career opportunities, and she takes immense pride seeing her mentees succeed in expanded roles.

“I’m honored to be recognized as a Tech Trailblazer among an inspiring group of women leaders in the industry,” said Gelman. “This recognition is a testament to the support I’ve received from my Nielsen colleagues and mentors over the years, and I look forward to paving the way for more women product leaders.”

Winners of the Top Women in Media and Ad Tech Awards were honored at the awards gala on Monday, June 3 in New York City. Visit this link for more information: https://www.admonsters.com/events/2024-top-women-in-media-ad-tech/

International Olympic Committee news

Held 24 years after Paris hosted the Games of the II Olympiad in 1900 – part of the International Universal Exhibition – the 1924 Games marked the last edition under the presidency of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games. Marking the end of an era, the event initiated many Olympic traditions and innovations that still stand today.

Olympic Village

Among the most significant firsts was the introduction of an Olympic Village, a concept that has since evolved into a sophisticated, athlete-centric housing model used in all subsequent Games. The 1924 Village was built near the Stade Olympique in Colombes, northwest of Paris. Composed of an array of temporary wooden cabins, with three beds in each, it had a currency exchange bureau, a dry-cleaner’s, a hairdresser’s, a newsagents and a post office.

Its modern-day successor, the Paris 2024 Olympic Village, is set to revolutionise athlete accommodation once again. Located at the juncture of three northern Paris suburbs, the village offers state-of-the-art housing for athletes. But the development is also set to significantly improve the lives of local residents. After the Games it will become a new residential district, offering 2,800 apartments for some 6,000 people, with 25 per cent of it social housing. The district will provide work for 6,000 people, along with leisure, commercial, community and educational facilities. The Paris 2024 Olympic Village is a model of sustainable urban development, built with wood and recycled materials, and employing processes that reduce the carbon footprint by 30 per cent per square metre compared to other construction sites in France.

Olympic Flag

The 1924 Games also introduced the flag protocol during the Closing Ceremony. The practice involves the ceremonial lowering of the Olympic flag, signifying the end of the Games and the passing of the Olympic spirit to the next host city, in a spirit of unity and continuity of the Olympic Movement.

The Children’s Games

Part of the Paris 1924 Games, the Children’s Games, a precursor to today’s Youth Olympic Games, included a variety of athletic events designed specifically for children, encouraging physical activity and embodying the ideals of fair play, excellence and respect.

Today, Paris 2024 continues to encourage as many young people as possible to develop a lasting physical activity habit. To avoid children slipping into sedentary lifestyles, organisers have supported schools throughout France to provide children with 30 minutes of exercise every day. As part of the 1,2,3 Nagez! (1,2,3 Swim!) Programme, Paris 2024 has offered free swimming lessons to more than 26,000 children across France – including 9,400 from Seine-Saint-Denis, an area where half of 11-year-olds do not know how to swim.

Sport and Culture

The 1924 Games were a blend of classical Olympic traditions and the avant-garde spirit of the 1920s, reflecting the dynamic cultural landscape of Paris at the time. The International Sports Exhibition, held as part of the Games, showcased new sports technologies and products, setting a precedent for technological innovation and cultural celebration going hand in hand. The Games hosted Olympic Art Competitions, which included literature, sculpture, painting, architecture and music.

Continuing the tradition of uniting culture and sport, the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad features thousands of mostly free events across France. A multidisciplinary artistic and cultural programme that runs before and during the Games and until 8 September 2024, the Cultural Olympiad highlights emotion and beauty while promoting inclusivity and community participation by blending artistic and athletic expressions.

Urban Development and Lasting Infrastructure

In preparation for the 1924 Games, Paris undertook significant urban development projects. The refurbishment of three railway lines and the construction of the Gare du Stade station significantly enhanced the city’s infrastructure. These improvements not only facilitated the Games but also provided long-term benefits for Paris’s transport network.

The Stade Olympique de Colombes, now known as the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, was a central venue during the 1924 Games, hosting athletics, gymnastics and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Nearly a century later, the stadium will be used once again, serving as the venue for field hockey events. This reuse of a significant historical site underscores the commitment to preserving the legacy of past Games while modernising facilities to meet contemporary standards.

Another venue from the 1924 Games that will be in use for Paris 2024 is the Stade Nautique des Tourelles, today named Georges-Vallerey swimming pool. Originally constructed for the swimming, diving and water polo events of the 1924 Games, the facility will be used for training sessions by the swimming, marathon swimming and triathlon athletes at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024: Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

As Paris gears up for the 2024 Games, the city is honouring its rich Olympic heritage while addressing contemporary challenges. The first Games to fully embrace the IOC’s strategic roadmap, Olympic Agenda 2020, the Games are adapting to the needs of their host, reducing their footprint, and maximising positive impacts that are intended to last and serve generations to come.

Covia’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) scenario analysis represents a thorough examination of potential future states, exploring the financial implications of various climate-related risks and opportunities on our operations, value chain, and strategic planning. By aligning the analysis with TCFD’s recommendations, Covia is better able to understand and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities.

Key highlights of the TCFD scenario analysis include:

In-Depth Risk Assessment: Covia conducted a detailed evaluation of physical and transitional risks across multiple climate scenarios, ranging from 1.5°C to 4.7°C warming scenarios.Strategic Adaptation: The findings from the scenario analysis will be instrumental in how Covia shapes operations, supply chain management, and product development to support the move toward a low-carbon economy.Enhanced Disclosure: By embracing the TCFD framework, Covia has strengthened its commitment to transparent reporting and providing stakeholders with detailed insights into the approach to addressing climate-related risks and opportunities.Innovation and Resilience: The comprehensive approach to TCFD scenario analysis equips Covia to effectively integrate climate considerations into the strategic planning, in line with the commitments to resilience and innovation.

Earlier this year Covia released its 2023 ESG Report. Covia has also published Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) disclosure reports. For more information, see Covia’s Climate Risk and Opportunities Report (2023 TCFD Report).

Originally published on Essity.com

Improving Well-being of People and Societies

Hygiene and health are essential in improving well-being and are important enablers of a healthy and dignified life. It is a simple fact, but one full of complex challenges, taboos, and stigmas. Our commitment goes beyond our customers and consumers, as we purposefully contribute to healthier and more inclusive societies.

Hygiene and Health

Break taboos around women’s health.Increase the visibility of professional and family carers.Promote knowledge of good hygiene and increase access.Increase awareness and training for infection prevention and control.

Highlights:

TENA’s LastLonelyMenopause campaign during 2022, welcoming women and society talking about menopause in a comfortable and generous way, won Gold Award at the British Arrows 2023.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Promote a diverse, equal and inclusive culture.Provide products and services for a more inclusive society.Break stigmas and bridge gender gaps.

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Internal Courageous Conversations kicked off in 2023 with DEI focused discussions and learning sessions, complemented by podcasts featuring Essity employees.

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Business Ethics and Human Rights

Zero tolerance of unethical business behaviorSignatory to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UN Global CompactAll our business partners are expected to follow global supplier Standard and Business Partner Code of Conducts

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As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we continuously support human rights and run our daily business in a manner that is consistent with the Compact principles.

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Occupational Health and Safety

Everyone working at our facilities or visiting Essity, should be safe and secure.The safety, health and well-being of our employees is crucial.Aligned with Essity Beliefs & Behaviors and our Code of Conduct.

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In April 2022, the “I Care” initiative was launched, which is our cultural journey toward a safe and healthy work environment.

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Product Safety and Transparency

We reach more than one billion people with Essity’s leading hygiene and health solutions.Promote product safety and transparency to enable confident and responsible choices.

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Implementation of “Product Safety – For Us, it’s Personal” and “Our 5 Pillars of Protection” campaigns.

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The name Essity stems from the words “essentials” and “necessities”. Hygiene and health are the essence of well-being. As a global, leading hygiene and health company, we offer products and services that are essential to people’s everyday lives. That is why we are called Essity.

Read more about Essity’s strategic priorities, earnings and leading sustainability work in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2023, which can be downloaded at www.essity.com.

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