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By Ashley Foster

On June 28, Regions Financial published its Shared Value Report covering the 2023 calendar year. This report serves as an annual recap of strategic efforts in the following areas:

Sound and effective governance, including stakeholder engagement, responsible environmental stewardship and technological investments enhancing operations and securityIntentional, customer-focused business strategies to advise and guide accountholdersConcentrated investments, initiatives and resources demonstrating the unique value of Regions’ positive workplace culture and the skills and experience of our associatesExemplary community relations, including support of key financial wellness and targeted philanthropic initiatives

Historically known as an “ESG” report, Regions has released similar disclosures since 2017 to answer the call from our shareholders and additional stakeholders who have an interest in how Regions addresses these topics in ways that support responsible business growth.

Regions’ Mission: To achieve superior economic value for our shareholders over time by making life better for our customers, associates, and communities while creating shared value as we help them meet their financial goals and aspirations.

We call our report the “Shared Value Report” for a simple reason. For many years, Regions – led by a strong and intentional governance structure – has prioritized doing business in ways that benefit shareholders, customers, associates and surrounding communities. When these stakeholder groups collectively benefit, we create value for all. Since the concept of Shared Value is at the heart of decisions made by Regions and its leadership, we’ve updated the look and format of this annual disclosure to further illustrate the value creation Regions exemplifies every day.

Our approach to Shared Value is based on sound business strategy – one that’s guided by our overarching mission, vision and values. We follow a customized approach that is thoughtfully tailored to align with Regions’ business strategies, which focus on soundness, profitability and growth.

Regions’ Core Values

Do what is rightPut people firstFocus on the customerReach higherEnjoy life

Let us be clear: Regions’ Shared Value strategy is not related to politics, mandates or bans; it is designed to provide effective frameworks for management and business decisions while providing information and clarity regarding our responsible corporate citizenship. As such, when accessing our full 2023 report, note the following regarding each key section:

Regions’ Governance

Shared Value begins with sound governance practices where risks and opportunities are overseen and managed in line with a broader business strategy. Our effective leadership structure and our defined internal controls guide business decisions for the benefit of customers, communities, associates and shareholders. We strive to do what is right and are guided by what will make us stronger as a business, including engaging in meaningful stakeholder dialogue, making practical decisions to increase efficiency and reduce emissions and energy use, and investing in evolving technologies to enhance operations and data security. Rest assured, being “stronger” is not a result of political influence or unfounded ideologies.

Regions’ Customers

Regions’ success directly ties to Customers who trust us to help them build financial confidence and success through the products, services, advice and guidance we provide along their financial journeys. We consistently strive to ensure our business strategies reflect this relationship-based approach to service and are committed to providing all customers — including the unbanked and underbanked, small businesses and corporate clients — fair access to the financial tools, products and guidance Regions offers.

Regions’ Associates

Regions Associates – our most valuable asset – enhance our superior economic value for customers by providing best-in-class advice, guidance and education across all channels. For that reason, we look to build our best team: an informed, engaged workforce that is diverse like the communities where we live and work. We also ensure our associates know we value them through fair compensation, learning and development, continuing education opportunities and promotion of work/life balance, among other investments.

Regions’ Communities

The relationships we form with our surrounding Communities are integral to fulfilling our Mission and Vision, as well as living our Core Values. We seek to cultivate inclusive growth by investing in the development and financial wellness of the communities we serve and supporting initiatives where we can have a meaningful impact.

Through our 2023 Shared Value Report, we hope it is clear to all Regions stakeholders that the efforts detailed in its contents are reflective of who we are as a company: one driven to be the premier regional financial institution in America, governed by a unique, sound business strategy and focused on delivering on our Core Values each and every day.

By Ashley Foster

On June 28, Regions Financial published its Shared Value Report covering the 2023 calendar year. This report serves as an annual recap of strategic efforts in the following areas:

Sound and effective governance, including stakeholder engagement, responsible environmental stewardship and technological investments enhancing operations and securityIntentional, customer-focused business strategies to advise and guide accountholdersConcentrated investments, initiatives and resources demonstrating the unique value of Regions’ positive workplace culture and the skills and experience of our associatesExemplary community relations, including support of key financial wellness and targeted philanthropic initiatives

Historically known as an “ESG” report, Regions has released similar disclosures since 2017 to answer the call from our shareholders and additional stakeholders who have an interest in how Regions addresses these topics in ways that support responsible business growth.

Regions’ Mission: To achieve superior economic value for our shareholders over time by making life better for our customers, associates, and communities while creating shared value as we help them meet their financial goals and aspirations.

We call our report the “Shared Value Report” for a simple reason. For many years, Regions – led by a strong and intentional governance structure – has prioritized doing business in ways that benefit shareholders, customers, associates and surrounding communities. When these stakeholder groups collectively benefit, we create value for all. Since the concept of Shared Value is at the heart of decisions made by Regions and its leadership, we’ve updated the look and format of this annual disclosure to further illustrate the value creation Regions exemplifies every day.

Our approach to Shared Value is based on sound business strategy – one that’s guided by our overarching mission, vision and values. We follow a customized approach that is thoughtfully tailored to align with Regions’ business strategies, which focus on soundness, profitability and growth.

Regions’ Core Values

Do what is rightPut people firstFocus on the customerReach higherEnjoy life

Let us be clear: Regions’ Shared Value strategy is not related to politics, mandates or bans; it is designed to provide effective frameworks for management and business decisions while providing information and clarity regarding our responsible corporate citizenship. As such, when accessing our full 2023 report, note the following regarding each key section:

Regions’ Governance

Shared Value begins with sound governance practices where risks and opportunities are overseen and managed in line with a broader business strategy. Our effective leadership structure and our defined internal controls guide business decisions for the benefit of customers, communities, associates and shareholders. We strive to do what is right and are guided by what will make us stronger as a business, including engaging in meaningful stakeholder dialogue, making practical decisions to increase efficiency and reduce emissions and energy use, and investing in evolving technologies to enhance operations and data security. Rest assured, being “stronger” is not a result of political influence or unfounded ideologies.

Regions’ Customers

Regions’ success directly ties to Customers who trust us to help them build financial confidence and success through the products, services, advice and guidance we provide along their financial journeys. We consistently strive to ensure our business strategies reflect this relationship-based approach to service and are committed to providing all customers — including the unbanked and underbanked, small businesses and corporate clients — fair access to the financial tools, products and guidance Regions offers.

Regions’ Associates

Regions Associates – our most valuable asset – enhance our superior economic value for customers by providing best-in-class advice, guidance and education across all channels. For that reason, we look to build our best team: an informed, engaged workforce that is diverse like the communities where we live and work. We also ensure our associates know we value them through fair compensation, learning and development, continuing education opportunities and promotion of work/life balance, among other investments.

Regions’ Communities

The relationships we form with our surrounding Communities are integral to fulfilling our Mission and Vision, as well as living our Core Values. We seek to cultivate inclusive growth by investing in the development and financial wellness of the communities we serve and supporting initiatives where we can have a meaningful impact.

Through our 2023 Shared Value Report, we hope it is clear to all Regions stakeholders that the efforts detailed in its contents are reflective of who we are as a company: one driven to be the premier regional financial institution in America, governed by a unique, sound business strategy and focused on delivering on our Core Values each and every day.

International Olympic Committee news

From 26 July 2024, France will be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the world’s largest sporting event, involving public institutions, NGOs and members of civil society, the Games offer a unique opportunity to unite participating nations around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

/3BL/ – French President Emmanuel Macron and the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, have proposed a Summit on the eve of the Games’ Opening Ceremony – on 25 July, from 5 to 6.30 p.m., at the “Carrousel du Louvre”.

Sport for Sustainable Development
Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together
For a Better Future

This Summit will allow countries and sports stakeholders to make clear their determination to ensure that sport contributes to the SDGs, in line with the Paris 2024 objectives, and as part of a broader commitment to future generations.

Dedicated to youth, this Summit is part of a series of international events linked to the Paris Pact for the Planet and People (June 2023) and the Future Summit (September 2024). It will also welcome other heads of state and government, highlighting a shared interest in “sport and development” projects in partner countries, in the hope that the legacy of Paris 2024 will enable further progress.

The Summit, jointly organised by the IOC and the Office of the French President, will host some 500 participants, including heads of state and government, leaders of international organisations, athletes and representatives of the sports movement (French and International Federations, the Olympic Movement, associations and entrepreneurs), as well as development financiers. It is supported by the Agence française de développement (AFD) Group, which has been strongly committed to these issues since 2018.

The goal is to launch a global “sport and sustainable development” initiative across five areas: education and employment, health and nutrition, equality and inclusion, sustainability and legacy, and financing and impact measurement. It will be webcasted in French and English on the event website, which will be launched soon, and on the co-organisers’ social media platforms.

This Summit will contribute to the legacy of the Paris 2024 Games by strengthening and structuring the contribution of sport to the SDGs.

About the AFD Group:

The AFD Group contributes to the implementation of France’s sustainable development and international solidarity policies. Comprising the Agence française de développement (AFD), responsible for financing the public sector and NGOs, research and training, its subsidiary Proparco, dedicated to financing and supporting the private sector, and Expertise France, a technical cooperation agency, the Group finances, supports and accelerates the transitions needed for a fairer, more resilient world.

With and for people, we work with our partners to build shared solutions in more than 150 countries and 11 French overseas departments and territories. Our goal? To reconcile economic development with the preservation of common goods such as climate, biodiversity, peace, gender equality, education and health. Our teams are involved in more than 4,800 projects on the ground, contributing to France’s and the French people’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For a world in common.

For more information, visit https://www.afd.fr/en

Press contacts:

IOC: pressoffice@olympic.org

AFD: ounissiz@afd.fr

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The International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit, civil, non-governmental, international organisation made up of volunteers which is committed to building a better world through sport. It redistributes more than 90 per cent of its income to the wider sporting movement, which means that every day the equivalent of USD 4.2 million goes to help athletes and sports organisations at all levels around the world.

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WASHINGTON, July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – The Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. are proud to announce the launch of the second annual Visión Verde grant, a $100,000 initiative designed to empower Latinx/Hispanic entrepreneurs within the beverage alcohol service, sales, and hospitality industries across the United States. The grant program is open to all entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their businesses focused on growing through a sustainable vision.

“Entrepreneurship is in our blood and despite challenges, we continue to make a significant impact through vision, creativity and ganas,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. “Latino entrepreneurship is good for our community, our country, and we want to make sure it’s also good for our globe.  Through the pioneering Visión Verde program with Bacardi, we want to continue supporting Latino businesses not only grow but become more sustainable as part of their business model.”

Building on the success of last year’s program, the Visión Verde grant will be awarded to 10 deserving recipients across the U.S., each receiving $10,000 to fund initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental impact through education and mentorship. The application process will be rigorous, ensuring that the most innovative and impactful business ideas receive the support they need to succeed.

“Bacardi is proud to give back to our communities and help others make a positive impact in the world,” says Eddie Cutillas, VP Community Relations, Bacardi North America. “As a company with Latin roots, we want to support Hispanic businesses who share our commitment to environmental sustainability as we believe we all play a role in building a more sustainable future for our industry.”

All applicants of the Visión Verde grant will gain access to Coctelería Consciente, a Hispanic-owned sustainability consultancy specializing in the hospitality sector. Coctelería Consciente will provide valuable education sessions on Integrated Waste Management, Carbon and Water Footprint, Renewable Energies, and Energy Efficiency, offering actionable recommendations to drive positive sustainability impact.

In its inaugural year, the Visión Verde grant distributed $100,000 among 10 businesses in Greater Miami. This initial investment laid the groundwork for a more sustainable future and showcased the potential of Latinx/Hispanic entrepreneurs to lead the way in sustainable business practices. Meet the 2023 Visión Verde recipients. 

Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, has set ambitious sustainability targets and commitments to supporting communities through its extensive Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) program, named Good Spirited.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF)
HHF is a national nonprofit organization focused on education, workforce, social innovation and culture through the lens of leadership. For more information, visit www.hispanicheritage.org and follow the Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.  Listen to the HHF podcast Fritanga on your favorite streaming service and HHF YouTube channel.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import and distribution arm of family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company in the world. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch Whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, MARTINI & ROSSI® vermouth and sparkling wines, and other leading and emerging brands. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Media Inquiries:
HHF: Nicolás Peña, Communications and Program Specialist, nicolas@hispanicheritage.com
Bacardi: Jessica Merz, VP Global Corporate Communications, Bacardi, jmerz@bacardi.com

CINCINNATI, July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – The Fifth Third Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 grant to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) LIFT Financial Center of Excellence, which provides women business owners with comprehensive financial support and resources, including education, coaching, networking and funding opportunities.

“Fifth Third has a long-standing commitment to advancing inclusion for small businesses and improving the well-being of our communities. We believe that our communities are stronger when all business owners have access to capital, tools and other resources they need to thrive,” said Carla Cobb, vice president and director of supplier diversity for Fifth Third Bank. “This support from the Fifth Third Foundation will provide important funding to enable WBENC to support more women in growing their businesses.”

WBENC is the nation’s largest certifier of women-owned businesses and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs. The LIFT Financial Center of Excellence was founded with a mission of advancing gender parity for women entrepreneurs through financial education and funding opportunities. Since its inception, LIFT has collaborated closely with WBENC Corporate Members to foster programming that enables women business owners to succeed in accessing capital and achieving financial scalability.

“We are proud to support this endeavor and the work of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. This much-needed resource for female entrepreneurs is essential and it ultimately builds stronger communities,” said Heidi Jark, senior vice president and managing director for the Fifth Third Foundation.

The grant from the Fifth Third Foundation, which will be administered over three years, will support programming that connects business owners directly with financial experts to support their growth.

“The Fifth Third Foundation grant to the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence will significantly amplify our ability to provide financial education and funding opportunities to women-owned businesses,” said WBENC President & CEO Pamela Prince-Eason. “We applaud Fifth Third Bank’s ongoing dedication to fostering the growth and development of women-owned and small businesses across the country.”

About the Fifth Third Foundation

Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was the first charitable foundation created by a financial institution. The 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.

CINCINNATI, July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third proudly announces that the George A. Schaefer, Jr. Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy performance.

This certification adds an additional 460k square feet, bringing the Bank’s total Energy Star-certified space to more than 1.2 million square feet. With an impressive ENERGY STAR Score of 79, the Madisonville Operations Center outperforms 79% of comparable properties nationwide, meeting stringent energy efficiency standards set by the EPA.

This Madisonville Operations Center is Fifth Third’s 150th building to earn an ENERGY STAR rating, reflecting a legacy of sustained energy savings and overall commitment to environmental sustainability.

“This milestone is a significant step in Fifth Third’s ongoing commitment to reduce energy usage across our 11-state footprint,” said Thomas Neltner, head of enterprise workplace services for Fifth Third. “We are proud to have reduced our portfolio-wide energy usage by 45% over the past decade, and we continue to deploy new technologies and processes to help operate all of our facilities more efficiently.”

Fifth Third has committed to reducing energy use by 40% by 2030. The bank exceeded that goal last year, achieving a 45% reduction in energy usage since 2014 through improved use of space and the sustainability of new construction, renovation and facility-related operations and maintenance practices, including adding advanced building control technology to more than 600 locations.

“We are honored to earn an ENERGY STAR rating for superior energy performance at our Madisonville Operations Center. Saving energy is one of the many ways we show the community that we care and that we’re committed to doing our part to protect the environment both today and for future generations,” said Jeremy Faust, environmental sustainability director for Fifth Third.

On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants use 35 percent less energy, cause 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are less expensive to operate than their peers—all without sacrifices in performance or comfort.

“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s buildings is critical to protecting our environment,” said Cindy Jacobs, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial and Industrial Branch. “From the boiler room to the board room, organizations like Fifth Third are leading the way by making their buildings more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”

To date, tens of thousands of buildings and plants across all fifty states have earned the ENERGY STAR. For additional details on ENERGY STAR for Buildings, visit www.energystar.gov/buildings.

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 ENERGY STAR 
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations — including nearly 40% of the Fortune 500® — rely on their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners helped American families and businesses avoid more than $500 billion in energy costs and achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions. More background information about ENERGY STAR’s impacts.

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

Created the Responsible AI Committee in FY2022/23 and has built a 7-pillar governance framework to evaluate AI innovation across its pocket-to-cloud portfolio.Made progress toward and is on-track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets, in alignment to the Science Based Targets initiative’s net-zero standard.Reported an industry-leading 29% representation of women in technical teams, fueling innovation and its smarter technology for all vision.

July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has published its 18th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen with a vision to provide smarter technology for all. In this year’s report, the global technology powerhouse shared its progress toward 2030 emissions reduction goals, increased participation in the circular economy, industry-leading representation of women in technical roles 4, increased employee volunteerism, and proactive governance of AI as it works to become the leading provider and enabler of smarter AI.

“AI has brought unprecedented opportunities over the last year,” shared Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo. “It is clear that AI will be a major priority and influence in our business for years to come and we recognize our duty to leverage this technology to improve the lives of people around the world while minimizing its impact on the planet.”

Lenovo first announced its smarter AI for all vision at Lenovo Tech World in October 2023. Since then, Lenovo has launched an AI-enabled solution for real-time tracking of its manufacturing emissions, an AI-powered engine to give customers insights on their IT emissions, and numerous social impact initiatives to support communication for people with hearing loss, preserve the voice of an individual suffering from ALS, connect non-profits to trusted resources for AI, and ensure its own AI solutions are reviewed for inclusion and accessibility, among other responsible AI factors.

The proactive governance in place for the quickly emerging AI field underscores Lenovo’s long-standing commitment to governance across its environmental affairs and social impact programs. Lenovo is in the first group of companies to have its near-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative’s Net-Zero Standard and is on-track to meet the first milestone in its journey to net-zero: near-term 2030 emissions reduction goals. The company has made progress towards its 2030 goals to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, and Scope 3 emissions intensities by 66.5% from purchased goods and services, 35% from sold products, and 25% from upstream transportation and distribution.

Lenovo continues to increase its participation in the circular economy, increasing use of sustainable materials and asset recycling and disposal. Since 2017, Lenovo has grown its reuse and recycling of products by nearly 40%¹ through its product take-back programs². Lenovo has reused or recycled more than 94,000 metric tons of products¹ through PELM programs² – Since 2020 – the same weight as 87 million ThinkPads³.

In addition to environmental impact, Lenovo is working to increase diversity, inclusion, and access to technology internally and externally. Lenovo has reported 29% representation of women in technical roles in this year’s report, leading the industry in women’s representation on technical teams4. Lenovo continues its pursuit of increasing diversity in its executive ranks, working to reach 27% women representation around the world and 35% representation of historically excluded talent in the U.S. by FY2025/26. With customers in 180 markets around the world, diversity has always been core to Lenovo’s business success “Workforce diversity not only supports stronger solutions to problems, but it helps us better meet the needs of our diverse, global customer base,” shared Laura Quatela, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Corporate Responsibility Officer for Lenovo.

Lenovo is focused on sharing its smarter technology with the community and reported USD $21M in philanthropic impact around the world. Lenovo’s global employee base is core to this mission, with employee volunteerism increasing by 40% during the annual Love on Month of Service in 2023. Lenovo’s philanthropic work underscores the company’s smarter technology for all vision and smarter AI for all focus through initiatives like the AI for Social Impact webinar series, Ashoka changemakers partnership, and partnerships localized to meet the needs of communities around the world.

Lenovo’s ESG experts align its corporate strategy to various frameworks and standards, and is honored to be recognized by leading ratings, rankings, and indices throughout the year.

In FY2023/24, Lenovo committed to the United Nations Global Compact’s Forward Faster Initiative, aligning to goals focused on climate action and water resilience.Lenovo maintained its AAA status on MSCI’s ranking and was awarded the strongest score in the IT industry for environmental and social achievements in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, receiving an AA score overall.2023 was the eleventh year that Lenovo was recognized by Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Most Sustainable Companies and Organizations section of the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards, receiving a Gold Award.Lenovo was also honored to be named as a best place to work for disability inclusion by Disability:IN, maintained its placement on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Inclusion, and received the highest score to date for Workplace Prides’ Global Benchmark Score.These recognitions were further underscored by Lenovo being ranked #10 on Gartner’s Top 25 Global Supply Chains ranking, receiving the Sustainability Champion Award for 2023 by Canalys, and being named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies.

Explore Lenovo’s global impact on our interactive ESG Map, and read more about Lenovo’s Environmental, Social and Governance performance in the FY2023/24 ESG Report.

¹ Based on CY 2022 product recycling data: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/sustainability-product-recycling/ 
² Consumer and commercial take-back programs 
³ Based on total weight of ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 at 1.09kgs/2.42 lbs: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadx1/thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-12-(14-inch-intel)/len101t0083 
4 Based on published data from competitors and peers 

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a pocket-to cloud portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub

CINCINNATI, July 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third has been recognized by DiversityComm Magazine as a 2024 Top Diverse Employer for its excellence in outreach and accessibility to minority groups, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

“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 get 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 longtime supporter 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 407 individuals, including 34 current employees, as one of 700 Project SEARCH locations worldwide.

DiversityComm’s Best of the Best Companies for Diversity is an annual list of companies that are leading the way in promoting diversity and creating inclusive work environments.

The list features companies from a range of industries that are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. The magazine’s methodology includes reviewing surveys and compiling independent data from various public sources such as 10-K Annual Reports, reader feedback, market studies, interviews, community engagement, and participation in conferences.

Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have consistently been recognized for excellence, including:

Achieved 100 score on the Corporate Equality Index administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for eight consecutive years.Achieved 100 score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index and named one of the Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities.Named among 2023 Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.Named among 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek.Named among 2024 America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ by Newsweek.

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 DiversityComm Magazine

DiversityComm Magazine is one of the nation’s fastest-growing magazines, promoting the advancement of diversity in all aspects of business and employment to ensure equal opportunity.

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CONTACT 
Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations) 
amanda.nageleisen@53.com 
Matt Curoe (Investor Relations) 
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With the start of summer heat comes a renewed focus on Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in workplaces. There’s no better time to focus on summer safety topics for the workplace with hazards like unpredictable weather, heat stress, and biological hazards with different bugs and critters coming out.

In this micro-training, we’ve outlined some of the top concerns to put your feet to the fire on safety awareness —from hazardous or poisonous bugs and reptiles to signs of heat exhaustion, and more—as well as tips and tricks for getting everyone at your company reinvigorated around EHS topics this summer.

Learn more and watch the training here!

Originally published in FedEx’s 2023 FedEx Cares Report

Introducing Picture Proof of Planting

In 2023, FedEx launched Picture Proof of Planting to engage team members in conservation efforts worldwide. Over 300 employees participated in tree plantings across various cities, addressing urban heat, promoting health, and restoring ecosystems. FedEx is investing over $2 million in 50 urban conservation projects with One Tree Planted, Arbor Day Foundation, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through May 2024.

Canada: FedEx Montreal, in collaboration with GRAME and One Tree Planted, launched the 2023 Picture Proof of Planting campaign at Paul-Jarry primary school. By removing asphalt and planting trees, the project enhanced the area’s aesthetics, diversity, and water management.

Colombia: FedEx team members joined Fundación Red de Árboles to plant native trees along the Rionegro River near Medellin Airport. Volunteers planted 140 trees, benefiting water conservation, urban cooling, and community well-being in the Antioquia region.

Singapore: FedEx worked with The Arbor Day Foundation and Garden City Fund to plant 80 trees in Singapore. This project contributes to Singapore’s OneMillionTrees movement, dedicated to enhancing urban environments and building resilience against climate change.

Turkey: FedEx Istanbul organized its first tree planting activity with the Arbor Day Foundation and Aegean Forest Foundation. Volunteers planted 41 trees, and FedEx funded 7,000 more saplings. This initiative boosts sustainability and supports socioeconomic development by employing local villagers – mostly women – to maintain the trees for the next three years to ensure their survival.

Spain: FedEx team members gathered near Madrid to help plant 600 trees, shrubs, and plants along the Arroyo Meaques River. Collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation and Arbocity, the project aims to revive the degraded area, fostering social and environmental well-being.

It was a feeling of freedom, friendship, solidarity and commitment to take care of our planet thanks to FedEx Cares.

José Félix Gómez

Worldwide Sales Local Manager, Spain

Celebrating 15 years with NFWF

FedEx and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have worked together since 2009, supporting community-based conservation projects in U.S. cities. Over 15 years, we’ve engaged 5,080 FedEx volunteers along with 735,000 community members to restore 5,130 acres of habitat and plant 388,000 trees to restore environmental health in urban areas. Learn More

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Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.