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At MPC, we use proactive measures designed to protect plant and animal species in areas where we operate. Our Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) provides us with a framework to account for the potential effects of our activities on ecosystems and determine the best way to mitigate those effects.

This is particularly important at our subsidiary, Marathon Pipe Line, which manages large amounts of land along our pipeline rights-of-way.

“While Marathon Pipe Line’s prior right-of-way clearing program maintained regulatory compliance, it did not address any vegetation structure,” said Julie Beaschler, Senior Right of Way Specialist and Right of Way Maintenance Process Leader – Sustainable Landscapes. “Now, by enhancing the right of way with native vegetation and pollinator-friendly wildflowers, we are benefiting at-risk species like the monarch butterfly.”

Here’s how we mitigate biodiversity impacts throughout the pipeline life cycle:

Incorporating species preservation into operational approaches, including voluntarily adopting both temporary and permanent changes to prioritize endangered species and their critical habitats.Developing our construction schedules to avoid disrupting species migration, spawning, nesting and other activities.Being mindful of pesticide and herbicide types, volumes and timing of use to reduce impacts to compatible vegetation that supports pollinators and wildlife.Implementing conservation mowing on select pipeline rights of way to avoid disrupting population dynamics such as breeding, feeding and reproductive behaviors.Restoring all disturbed areas to pre-construction conditions by seeding/hydroseeding with native seed mixes.Adhering to weed management plans to keep previously disturbed areas free of invasive and non-native weeds.Conducting post-construction surveys and research to verify sensitive areas have been appropriately restored.Monitoring wetland and waterway crossing sites on pipeline rights of way to confirm they are fully restored and functioning.Training affected employees and contractors about biodiversity and maintaining assets in sensitive areas.Using signage to indicate sensitive areas.

Learn more in the Biodiversity section of our Sustainability Report.

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 10, 2024 /3BL/– The Principal Financial Group® Veterans Employee Resource Group received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held Tuesday, June 25 in Ankeny.

The group was nominated by the Iowa Veterans Home for their decades long work coordinating flag placement at the Veterans Cemetery for Memorial Day and Veterans Day every year. In recent years the group has also worked to clean gravestones in addition to their flag placement duties.

“Principal has a long-standing tradition of supporting those who serve for us in uniform. We are proud of our dedicated employees with their long-standing acts of service at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.” Jon Couture, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “While we are honored to receive this recognition, our volunteerism at the Veterans Cemetery is driven by our commitment to the veterans and their families.”

 Coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, a bureau within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), the Governor’s Volunteer Award program—now in its 40th year—provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level award. 

“Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return—except, of course, for the fulfillment that comes from doing their part to give back to their community,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. “This collective impact is nothing short of remarkable.”

About Principal Financial Group®    

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 20,000 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 145 years, we’re helping more than 62 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and named as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at principal.com.    

1 As of March 31, 2024    
 2 Ethisphere, 2024     
 3 Pensions & Investments, 2023 

© 2024 Principal Financial Services, Inc.

 About Volunteer Iowa

Volunteer Iowa—a bureau within Iowa HHS–and its partner agencies work with organizations and individuals on three main fronts. The first is to help agencies develop quality programs that use service as a strategy to fulfill their missions and address Iowa’s greatest areas of need. The second is to help engage Iowans in their communities by promoting service and expanding the volunteer base. Finally, the third area of work is to connect individuals with appropriate service opportunities by building volunteer infrastructure. More information is available at volunteeriowa.org. 

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The University of Alberta may have one of the best summer gigs going.

Forget office jobs. Since being launched in 2020, Indigenous students hired onto one of the research projects through the U of A’s I-STEAM Pathways (I-STEAM) program could spend their summer studying water toxicity, regenerative agriculture, environmental policy or flood forecasting tools—just to name a few.

“Many of our interns are actually hired out of non-STEM-related fields of study,” says Dr. Makere Stewart-Harawira, professor at Edmonton-based University of Alberta and original co-founder of the I-STEAM Pathways program. “They might be enrolled in a health or psychology program, but this internship offers an opportunity to explore an enormous variety of other fields in engineering, biology or agriculture.”

The I-STEAM program is the first of its kind in Canada, and is dedicated to giving Indigenous students the opportunity to engage in environmental research, ideally leading them to consider it as a future career path.

“There is a real call in both the research community and within Indigenous communities to increase the number of Indigenous people in positions of authority in environmental policy,” says Dr. Stewart-Harawira.

Open to students in their first year of undergraduate studies and upwards, I-STEAM matches students with carefully selected research projects and a dedicated mentor for a four-month paid internship over the summer.

Last year, the program hired 18 students to environmental research projects, up from 16 in 2022. While the upward trend is encouraging, the program’s ability to accept research proposals and facilitate summer internships is entirely donor dependent.

In 2023, Alliance Pipeline donated $60,000 to the I-STEAM Pathways program as part of its commitment to communities. The funding facilitated internships for the program and contributed to research costs and student wages. After a 24-year span, Enbridge sold its ownership interest in Alliance to Pembina Pipeline Corporation in April 2024.

The research projects are not just confined to labs—they often have real-world impact.

Jordan Eleniak, a 2023 I-STEAM program participant and Metis student hailing from Lac La Biche, AB, developed a device that helps predict algae blooms during his internship. Eleniak is also the president of the U of A’s Indigenous in STEM Students Association.

“Jordan’s work is exactly the type of hands-on research that we get excited about,” says. Dr. Stewart-Harawira. “I am constantly moved by the interchange of knowledge and witnessing as students build a passion and interest in their environment.”

Dr. Stewart-Harawira, who is New Zealand Maori, arrived in Alberta in 2004 with the intention of spending “four or five” in Alberta, and ultimately to launch a program around Indigenous environmental education.

But 20 years later, she’s still here, with I-STEAM Pathways programming running strong, thanks at least in part to the good work of her co-leads in the program, Navajo environmental engineer Dr. Chelsea Benally and biological scientist Dr. Greg Goss, both at the University of Alberta and equally dedicated to the program.

“I guess I’ve just been having so much fun,” she says.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

By: Mark McCaffrey, GoDaddy CFO

In May, I enjoyed sitting down with Jennifer Carson, the inspiring owner of Sonoma Cake Creations and Sonoma Sauces. Jennifer has turned her passion into not one but two flourishing businesses. Her story is one of resilience, family, creativity, and dedication. I’m excited to share highlights from our discussion.

A special thank you to Adam Housley for letting us meet with Jennifer in his wine-tasting room, Housley Napa Valley. Adam is a small business owner and, like Jennifer, is another GoDaddy customer who supports local businesses. (Adam sells Sonoma Sauces in his shop.)

Jennifer has been running her dessert company, Sonoma Cake Creations, for nearly 25 years, a journey that started unexpectedly. Initially, she enjoyed working on cars, but her path took a dramatic turn when she baked a cake for a relative’s wedding. 

This wasn’t just any cake; it was for a wedding in San Francisco with 400 guests!

Despite having no formal culinary training (she had taken one four-week class on wedding cake making to meet the credits to keep her scholarship), the success of the cake sparked an idea: If she could do this for free, why not make money from it?

Her foray into sauces began almost by accident. At the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, she entered her dark cherry zinfandel sauce into the pantry category. To her surprise, it won Double Gold and Best of Show.

Encouraged by this success and advice from a renowned local chef, she decided to pursue sauce-making more seriously and Sonoma Sauces was born. Her subsequent creations, like the blackberry merlot and mango pinot grigio sauces, have all won Double Gold, proving her exceptional talent.

Her philosophy is simple yet profound: less is more. She refuses to use preservatives and focuses on a few high-quality products. Her sauces are unique and unmatched in the market and her dedication to quality and innovation is evident in every jar.

Her journey hasn’t been without challenges. The 2017 Tubbs Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in United States history that burned more than 36,000 acres in northern California, devastated her business, destroying years of contacts, financial records and supplies (including her sauces) stored at her business and at her mother’s home.

The pandemic added another layer of difficulty as she balanced working over 30 hours a week at a hospital with her side hustles. Eventually, an injury forced her to leave the hospital, allowing her to focus entirely on her business.

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Sonoma Cake Creations and Sonoma Sauces. Jennifer, with the support of her family, dreams of opening a brick-and-mortar store in Sonoma, expanding her cheesecake line to ship across the U.S., and would love to introduce a line of wine-based ice creams. 

My tasting session confirmed the exceptional quality of her products, and I believe they have the potential to become a well-known brand.  

 Jennifer has used GoDaddy products for more than 20 years, I shared with her our new advancements with GoDaddy Airo™, our intelligent experience that proactively helps anyone build and grow their business with the power of AI. We discussed how it will soon allow for seamless integration with her GoDaddy site, enhancing her online presence.

Her children, for whom she has already bought domains, are also excited to try out GoDaddy Airo to create websites for their businesses. Because Jennifer sells at a lot of events, having a payment system that seamlessly integrates is also important, and she’s excited to learn more about GoDaddy’s payment offerings.

My chat with Jennifer was an inspiring journey through a story of passion, resilience and innovation. We are excited to support her as she takes her business to new heights, and I am eager to see her dreams become a reality.

At GoDaddy, we love our customers, and I’m thrilled to continue to share these inspiring stories. Until next time!

Cheers,

Mark

Logitech Blog

Last month, two of Logitech’s female leaders made an impact at the Dublin Tech Summit, a major event in the European tech scene.

Anne Carrigy, Logitech’s CIO, participated in a panel discussion on the collaboration between humans and AI for a smarter future. The topic is open to much debate and will continue to be discussed for a while to come.

During the panel, Carrigy highlighted Logitech’s view of AI as a tool to augment human capability. By embedding AI across its offerings, Logitech empowers its workforce to operate with increased efficiency and productivity. Practical AI applications, such as features Logitech’s RightSight offers during remote meetings, facilitate equitable collaboration, regardless of participants’ locations. She underlined the opportunities AI brings in democratizing digital access whilst keeping the human at the center and how important a combination of critical thinking, digital literacy, and human creativity is in a future where technology continues to amplify our collective abilities. Listen to the full panel discussion here.

Additionally, Emerald de Leeuw, Logitech’s Head of Privacy and AI governance, also took part in an important panel on AI ethics. The discussion tackled critical issues like data protection and the ethical use of AI, emphasizing Logitech’s commitment to ethical standards and privacy in the digital age.

The Dublin Tech Summit provides a uniquely intimate Irish cultural and networking experience, providing a gateway for global tech leaders to connect and debate what is happening next in our fast-paced world. Logitech’s participation at the Dublin Tech Summit serves as a testament to its unwavering commitment to human-centric AI and ethical standards in the digital era.

Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning’s 2023 Sustainability Report.

Although Patrick Haller’s academic background is in chemical engineering, his passion for the environment has led him to pursue a somewhat different career path. He has worked in research and development, strategy, and marketing, and now he brings all of this knowledge to Owens Corning, where he focuses on market-facing sustainability for our Insulation business. Patrick’s in-depth knowledge has been a key part of our approach to sustainable growth, and he shares his insights with us here.

On the benefits of being a global leader in our industry 

I think that being a global business is a massive opportunity because we can learn from each other. In Europe, for example, they’ve already advanced a lot further than the U.S. from a cultural standpoint of demanding sustainable outcomes for businesses. We can learn from their regulatory structures and drive technical and business learnings. We’ve already made significant progress in electrifying our stone wool assets in Europe. We were helped along by customer demands and also by regulations that require our customers to improve the products that they choose. That applies to recycled content as well. That gives us a stronger business case to invest in technology development in Europe, which we can learn from in the U.S. and other markets.

On the importance of growth within our approach to sustainability 

There are two overarching reasons for focusing on sustainable growth, one external and one internal. The external reason is that economic growth is a really powerful engine for improving people’s lives. But in order to do that, we have to decouple it from exploitation of the environment and some of the things that in the long term are not sustainable. This is a technical market, regulatory, and cultural challenge.

Internally, we’re a for-profit company and we have investors who want returns from us. For our employees, growth is exciting and makes us a better place to work for in the long term. I think that’s where it gets really interesting, because our particular enterprise and the markets we serve give us phenomenal opportunities to grow sustainably. Insulation is the most obvious, because when you insulate a building and make it more energy efficient, we can have a net positive impact. When you look across a range of different sectors and industries around the world, we’re perfectly positioned to help lead sustainable growth from a for-profit company perspective.

On operationalizing sustainability within Owens Corning 

One of the things that we’re working on right now is to really reinforce that sustainability is core to the mission of our business, and that comes from everywhere. This is not a top-down push. This is about harnessing the energy, enthusiasm, passion, and purpose of our people around the world to help drive results for both the sustainability and business standpoint. Being global really helps with that too because it’s one thing that can unite all of us. We all recognize that this is one of the biggest challenges that humanity has faced and we’re all responsible for solving it. So it creates a ton of opportunities.

DENTON, Texas, July 10, 2024 /3BL/ – The Carton Council, Elof Hansson and Upcycling Group have partnered to open a new facility in the second half of 2025 that will transform post-consumer food and beverage cartons into durable, sustainable building materials, creating another domestic market for recycled cartons.

The initiative combines the environmental and economic benefits of carton recycling with market demands to create more sustainable building products. The manufacturing method involves shredding cartons and then bonding them together into large, durable sheets, through a high-pressure and heat treatment process.

“The innovative technology at this future facility comes at a critical time when the building industry is actively seeking methods to decarbonize processes and enhance the circular economy,” said Jan Rayman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Upcycling Group. “Our zero-waste process, which eliminates the need for water, formaldehyde glues and hazardous chemicals, significantly reduces carbon emissions by utilizing whole food and beverage cartons to produce boards for various construction applications.”

“This new facility not only validates the value of carton recycling but will also provide a significant boost to recycling efforts across the West Coast, offering local materials recovery facilities a new viable domestic option for their recycled cartons,” said Jason Pelz, vice president of recycling for the Carton Council.

“This partnership is a testament to the vision and mission of our founder’s commitment to pursuing innovative solutions to expand sustainable markets,” said Staffan Nordin, managing director, Elof Hansson USA. “We are proud to be at the forefront of this growing marketplace that will not only deliver exceptional value to our customers, but also contribute significantly to the health of the planet. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey toward a more sustainable future”

The precise location of the proposed facility is expected to be announced later this summer. Upon completion, the partners project it will use an average of 750 tons (1,500,000 pounds) of recycled cartons per month, keeping these packages in the circular economy and out of landfills.

For more information about carton recycling, visit RecycleCartons.com.

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About Food and Beverage Cartons 
Food and beverage cartons contain primarily high-quality fiber, with small amounts of plastic, and in the case of shelf-stable cartons, aluminum. There are two types of cartons: aseptic and gable top. Aseptic cartons are shelf-stable and are often used for products like broth, soups, juices and milk, allowing long-term storage without the need for preservatives or refrigeration. Gable top cartons require refrigeration and are often considered the traditional milk carton. When recycled, both types of cartons can be transformed into new paper products or sustainable building materials, contributing to a circular economy.

About the Carton Council 
The Carton Council is composed of four leading carton manufacturers, Elopak, Pactiv Evergreen, SIG and Tetra Pak. Formed in 2009, the Carton Council works to deliver long-term collaborative solutions to divert valuable cartons from the landfill. Through a united effort, the Carton Council is committed to building a sustainable infrastructure for carton recycling in the U.S. and works toward its goals of adding access to carton recycling, as well as increased recycling rates, nationwide. For more information, visit RecycleCartons.com.

About the Upcycling Group 
Upcycling Group’s mission is to develop a global network of Circular Economy facilities that significantly increase local recycling rates while creating new green manufacturing jobs, relieving local landfills and building strong domestic end markets for recycled products. They design, deliver, install and teach how to operate green manufacturing solutions with capabilities to convert a wide range of waste materials into products and materials, primarily for the construction industry. Operating globally, Upcycling Group built deep business and industry expertise and relationships with private investors, operators, governments, technology providers and leading companies in waste management, packaging and construction industries. They leverage this know-how, experience and their network for the developing project.

About Elof Hansson 
We are driven by entrepreneurship and a passion for trade. Our expertise spans pulp and paper trading, commercial real estate development, and providing equipment and financial solutions for sustainable projects. We source forest products globally, specializing in building materials, pulp, and paper. We also develop sustainable and environmentally certified properties. Additionally, we support projects in clean water, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, and healthcare, helping clients secure long-term financing.

CINCINNATI, July 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program, aimed at fostering the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the communities the Bank serves.

“When nonprofit organizations have the resources they need to succeed, the benefits become exponential,” said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson. “It means more effective programs that better serve the community, which leads to greater success, more demand, and the ability to hire and onboard more new employees.”

The Empowering Community Leaders program was launched in 2022 to provide resources and training to nonprofit leaders across Fifth Third’s footprint. Each leader is nominated for participation in the 18-month-long program by Fifth Third’s community impact managers.

Jointly funded by the Fifth Third Foundation and Fifth Third, ECL provides nonprofit leaders with lessons in leadership development, technical skills and specialized certifications that enable access to resources and knowledge necessary to achieve great community outcomes.

“The Fifth Third Foundation is dedicated to strengthening our communities,” said Heidi B. Jark, managing director of the Fifth Third Foundation. “This program equips and empowers community and nonprofit leaders with the skills and knowledge to create positive and long-lasting impacts and pathways to opportunity.”

The ECL program provides nonprofit leaders with access to training and development through several national organizations:

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Nonprofit LeadershipGrow America (formerly the National Development Council): Rental housing development certification.Resilia: Nonprofit capacity building program

Members of the 2024-25 Empowering Community Leaders cohort include:

AQUME FoundationCiarra AdkinsPresidentWyoming, MIAvondale Development CorporationRussell HairstonExecutive DirectorCincinnati, OHBUILD InstituteRegina Ann CampbellPresident/CEODetroit, MICharlotte Area Fund, Inc.Nicholas WhartonPresident/CEOCharlotte, NCChildrens Home Society of FloridaAndry SweetPresident/CEOOrlando, FLCity of Dayton – Human Relations CouncilLamonte Hall, Jr.Executive DirectorDayton, OHCorporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc.Ernest Coney, Jr.CEOTampa, FLGoodwill Easterseals Miami ValleyLaVar GloverDirector of West Campus OperationsDayton, OHGrove Park FoundationGavin McGuireExecutive DirectorAtlanta, GAHammond Development Corporation/HDCJennifer BusseyExecutive DirectorHammond, INHOPE ToledoJohn JonesPresident & CEOToledo, OHIMPACT Community ActionRobert “Bo” ChiltonCEOColumbus, OHNeighborhood Health Care Inc dba Neighborhood Family PracticeDomonic HopsonPresident & CEOCleveland, OHProsperUs DetroitPaul JonesCEODetroit, MIREBOUND, Inc.Kevin DunlapPresident/CEOLouisville, KYSpanish Coalition for Housing (SCH)Joseph LopezExecutive Director/CEOChicago, ILThe Urban League of Greater Southwestern OhioChristie KuhnsPresident/CEOCincinnati, OHUrban League of Broward CountyCourtnee BiscardiExecutive Vice PresidentFort Lauderdale, FLUrban League of Greater AtlantaNancy Flake JohnsonPresident & CEOAtlanta, GAUnited Way of Greater NashvilleErica MitchellEVP, Chief Community Impact OfficerNashville, TNWalnut Hills Redevelopment FoundationSamantha MillerExecutive DirectorCincinnati, OHWest Michigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGuillermo CisnerosPresident & CEOGrand Rapids, MIWest Side Community Land TrustCharis BlackmonExecutive DirectorCharlotte, NCWorking CreditMorgan SpearsChief Community Engagement OfficerChicago, ILYWCA South Florida, Inc.Kerry-Ann RoyesPresident & CEOMiami, FL

 

To learn more about Empowering Community Leaders, please visit 53.com/EmpoweringCommunity.

About the Fifth Third Foundation 
Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was one of the first charitable foundations created by a financial institution. The Fifth Third Foundation supports worthy causes in the areas of health and human services, education, community development and the arts in the states where Fifth Third Bank operates.

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.

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CONTACT  
Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com 
Matt Curoe (Investor Relations) 
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

CINCINNATI, July 10, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program, aimed at fostering the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the communities the Bank serves.

“When nonprofit organizations have the resources they need to succeed, the benefits become exponential,” said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson. “It means more effective programs that better serve the community, which leads to greater success, more demand, and the ability to hire and onboard more new employees.”

The Empowering Community Leaders program was launched in 2022 to provide resources and training to nonprofit leaders across Fifth Third’s footprint. Each leader is nominated for participation in the 18-month-long program by Fifth Third’s community impact managers.

Jointly funded by the Fifth Third Foundation and Fifth Third, ECL provides nonprofit leaders with lessons in leadership development, technical skills and specialized certifications that enable access to resources and knowledge necessary to achieve great community outcomes.

“The Fifth Third Foundation is dedicated to strengthening our communities,” said Heidi B. Jark, managing director of the Fifth Third Foundation. “This program equips and empowers community and nonprofit leaders with the skills and knowledge to create positive and long-lasting impacts and pathways to opportunity.”

The ECL program provides nonprofit leaders with access to training and development through several national organizations:

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Nonprofit LeadershipGrow America (formerly the National Development Council): Rental housing development certification.Resilia: Nonprofit capacity building program

Members of the 2024-25 Empowering Community Leaders cohort include:

AQUME FoundationCiarra AdkinsPresidentWyoming, MIAvondale Development CorporationRussell HairstonExecutive DirectorCincinnati, OHBUILD InstituteRegina Ann CampbellPresident/CEODetroit, MICharlotte Area Fund, Inc.Nicholas WhartonPresident/CEOCharlotte, NCChildrens Home Society of FloridaAndry SweetPresident/CEOOrlando, FLCity of Dayton – Human Relations CouncilLamonte Hall, Jr.Executive DirectorDayton, OHCorporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc.Ernest Coney, Jr.CEOTampa, FLGoodwill Easterseals Miami ValleyLaVar GloverDirector of West Campus OperationsDayton, OHGrove Park FoundationGavin McGuireExecutive DirectorAtlanta, GAHammond Development Corporation/HDCJennifer BusseyExecutive DirectorHammond, INHOPE ToledoJohn JonesPresident & CEOToledo, OHIMPACT Community ActionRobert “Bo” ChiltonCEOColumbus, OHNeighborhood Health Care Inc dba Neighborhood Family PracticeDomonic HopsonPresident & CEOCleveland, OHProsperUs DetroitPaul JonesCEODetroit, MIREBOUND, Inc.Kevin DunlapPresident/CEOLouisville, KYSpanish Coalition for Housing (SCH)Joseph LopezExecutive Director/CEOChicago, ILThe Urban League of Greater Southwestern OhioChristie KuhnsPresident/CEOCincinnati, OHUrban League of Broward CountyCourtnee BiscardiExecutive Vice PresidentFort Lauderdale, FLUrban League of Greater AtlantaNancy Flake JohnsonPresident & CEOAtlanta, GAUnited Way of Greater NashvilleErica MitchellEVP, Chief Community Impact OfficerNashville, TNWalnut Hills Redevelopment FoundationSamantha MillerExecutive DirectorCincinnati, OHWest Michigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGuillermo CisnerosPresident & CEOGrand Rapids, MIWest Side Community Land TrustCharis BlackmonExecutive DirectorCharlotte, NCWorking CreditMorgan SpearsChief Community Engagement OfficerChicago, ILYWCA South Florida, Inc.Kerry-Ann RoyesPresident & CEOMiami, FL

 

To learn more about Empowering Community Leaders, please visit 53.com/EmpoweringCommunity.

About the Fifth Third Foundation 
Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was one of the first charitable foundations created by a financial institution. The Fifth Third Foundation supports worthy causes in the areas of health and human services, education, community development and the arts in the states where Fifth Third Bank operates.

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.

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CONTACT  
Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com 
Matt Curoe (Investor Relations) 
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

Southern company has engaged Sightline Climate, a leading climate technology market data and insights platform, to help accelerate the deployment of climate technology.

As the energy ecosystem rapidly evolves, the ability to understand and interpret diverse market forces is critically important to stay ahead of the curve and enable the clean energy transition. Southern Company will utilize Sightline Climate’s platform to garner insights into the new climate economy that can potentially assist with the scaling of climate solutions.

Sightline and Southern Company will collaborate to develop datasets, frameworks and analysis tools to track climate tech commercialization by assessing key players, projects, demand, capital and economics. The Sightline platform is designed to help Southern Company better evaluate sector readiness and identify commercial opportunities.

“Teaming up with Sightline Climate is a strategic move for Southern Company, reinforcing our dedication to innovative solutions for customers,” explained Robin Lanier, director of New Ventures for Southern Company. We are eager to leverage Sightline’s data-driven analyses and market insights to better understand and prioritize accelerating the most impactful solutions.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Southern Company as the first utility in our Development Partners Program,” said Kimberly Zou, CEO and co-founder of Sightline Climate. “This collaboration is a testament to our joint goal of moving from commitments to deployment.”