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In 2018, Cisco made a historic pledge and bold commitment to address homelessness in Santa Clara County. We committed $50 million in grant funding over five years – the largest corporate donation of its kind at the time – with the aim to:

Make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Santa Clara CountyDevelop a model that could be replicated outside of Silicon Valley, andEncourage other companies to step up and join us in combating homelessness

Fast forward to 2024. What has been accomplished?

Cisco’s six-year housing journey by the numbers (full article)

Interactive Story Map

Check out the interactive story map showcasing all the great progress made in addressing homelessness across Santa Clara County and beyond. Dive deep into our work with Destination: Home, Covenant House, Habitat for Humanity, Westhab, LifeMoves, and others. Find out how we’re deepening and scaling our impact, and how you can help.

$50 Million Commitment

In 2018, Cisco made a historic pledge and bold commitment to address homelessness in Santa Clara County. We committed $50 million in grant funding over five years – the largest corporate donation of its kind at the time – with the aim to:

1) Make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring in Santa Clara County 

2) Develop a model that could be replicated outside of Silicon Valley 

3) Encourage other companies to step up and join us in combating homelessness 

In the last six years, we have far exceeded our original commitment and geographic scope – investing over $130 million to address housing and homelessness around the world.

Addressing homelessness in Santa Clara County

Cisco’s funding focused in three areas:

1. Accelerating the development of supportive and extremely low-income housing. 

Cisco’s flexible, private funding was used alongside public funding designated for affordable housing (Measure A Housing Bond), which allowed us to move faster and create more housing than any one of us would have done otherwise. Cisco’s funding has leveraged over $1.5B of other funding to support the development of over 3,380 new homes across 35 developments in Santa Clara County.

2. Homelessness Prevention

Cisco supported the pilot and scale of a county-wide program to prevent episodes of homelessness and maintain housing stability for at-risk residents. The program focuses on the highest risk individuals and families, providing a range of support to prevent homelessness. The early-stage philanthropic capital allowed Destination: Home and its nonprofit partners to test and refine the model, measure results and prove the impact of this approach, which has paved the way for increased investments and support from the public sector to scale and sustain the program long-term. This month, the homelessness prevention program will be fully adopted and managed by the County of Santa Clara and will be part of the ongoing services available to all residents at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County.

3. Technology Optimization

Cisco’s funding also focused on closing the digital divide by increasing equity and access to connectivity for those receiving services. This has included:

Creating and launching a client-facing information management portal called MyConnectSV, which allows those experiencing homelessness to have greater access to their own information.Installing in-home Wi-Fi access at supportive housing sites across Santa Clara County, to ensure access to vital information and resources. Erika’s story is just one example.Launch of the TECHquity Fund, which provides small grants for nonprofit partners and individuals in need to procure the technology tools necessary to access resources, build capacity and fully participate in the digital economy.

Cisco…has demonstrated how a corporation can leverage both its financial and human resources to have a truly catalytic impact. Private sector leadership is critical, and Cisco’s transformational partnership has allowed us to move from scarcity to abundance, an exceedingly rare perspective when it comes to homelessness. 

Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home

Creating a model that can be replicated outside of Silicon Valley

While Cisco can’t make the same size commitments in every community, our hope was that we could create a model that could be used by others looking to launch similar efforts in their area. In late 2021, we published a Practical Guide highlighting the partnership, key learnings, elements of success, and a blueprint for replication.

Cisco and Destination: Home are now part of a national effort underway to replicate our Homelessness Prevention model and public-private partnership with the federal government, with an aim to replicate in 10 cities/jurisdictions across the United States in the next year.

Encourage others to join the effort

Cisco’s commitment in March 2018 came with an urging from CEO Chuck Robbins for other companies to step in and help. Over the following two years, we saw scores of tech companies and leaders announce massive commitments to housing and homelessness.

What we didn’t anticipate? That this challenge would create a movement within Cisco, inspiring and mobilizing employees around the world to get involved. 

Erin Connor, Director of Social Impact and Cisco Crisis Response

The last six years have shown us the power of leadership speaking out and taking a stand on this issue. This not only catalyzed a slew of commitments from the tech sector, but empowered employees across Cisco and beyond Silicon Valley to get involved. We have seen a groundswell of employee-driven initiatives, supporting those experiencing homelessness and the organizations serving them – from pro bono engagements to annual Sleep Outs, hosting events to pack household items or hygiene kits, mentoring unhoused youth or volunteering with move-ins.

Covenant House

Cisco’s partnership with Covenant House is an example of an employee-driven, grassroots movement that continues to expand and deepen. Their annual Sleep Out experience and flagship fundraiser has provided a way for Cisco employees to engage in cities across Canada, Latin America and the United States.

The deep engagement has led to $3.85 million in additional grant funding from Cisco for Covenant House sites; $3.4M in product grants to Covenant Houses across the US, and employees serving on Covenant House boards, volunteering as mentors, advising on network design and technology needs, as well as introducing Networking Academy courses to Covenant House youth in 10 sites.

Time and time again, Cisco has stepped up for Covenant House to help provide access to safe and long-term housing opportunities for youth facing homelessness. There is a tremendous need and opportunity to help young people out of homelessness and into employment and supported by a community that really cares about them, and I know we can count on Cisco to be with us every step of the way.

Bill Bedrossian, President and CEO Covenant House International

Habitat for Humanity

Cisco employees around the world continue to organize builds, volunteer their time and unlock Cisco donations and matching gifts to support families served by Habitat for Humanity around the world.

Comunità di Sant’Egidio

Cisco leadership in Italy championed a replication program in Rome, committing $1M over five years to pilot a Housing First program in Rome with nonprofit partners Comunità di Sant’Egidio and fio.PSD. In 2024, Cisco Foundation awarded a follow-on grant to support replicating this program in Milan and Naples.

Product Donations

Cisco has been able to engage not just with funding and volunteering, but with our own technology. Access to secure connectivity is vital – and Cisco has prioritized support for nonprofit organizations supporting those facing homelessness, as well as connectivity for those accessing services and housing.

Westhab

Since 2020, Cisco has partnered with Westhab to provide technical guidance and donations of nearly $3M in Cisco equipment to equip 11 sites across the New York area, ranging from shelters to supportive and affordable housing developments for low-income and formerly unhoused residents. The equipment has provided Wi-Fi for over 2,000 residents, and more robust security and networking systems for Westhab staff to better manage their workload and support the residents. The Cisco in-kind donations have also allowed Westhab to unlock public funding to support installation costs.

LifeMoves

For over two years, a group of networking engineers have volunteered with LifeMoves to help envision and implement the ways Cisco technology could improve their operations and the services they provide. The engagement has resulted in $2M+ of product donations to support LifeMoves offices and housing sites.

Our partnership with Cisco has been transformative. The Cisco team went above and beyond traditional volunteerism, taking the time to truly understand our toughest challenges and co-creating solutions that empower our clients on their journey out of homelessness and the efficiency of our staff.

Paul Simpson, CFO of LifeMoves

Haven

Cisco employees came together in 2022 to form the “Homelessness Action Volunteering Education Network”, or Haven, an employee resource group focused on raising awareness, educating our employee communities, fundraising and volunteering to drive action on behalf of the unhoused and vulnerable in our own communities and around the world.

In the last six years, Cisco has invested $130+ million dollars – over $110 million in cash and product donations – to address housing and homelessness around the world.

Erin Connor, Director of Social Impact and Cisco Crisis Response

What’s Next?

We know this work is hard. We are facing a worsening homelessness crisis across the United States and the world, as housing costs grow faster than wages and affordable housing development is not funded or prioritized. Stemming this tide takes unwavering commitment, collective action and deep partnerships.

We also know the solutions that work: increased housing production, supportive housing with wrap-around services, comprehensive homelessness prevention programs, and digital access and inclusion.

As we look at the next phase of Cisco’s support, we intend to apply these proven solutions to deepen, replicate and scale our impact around the world.

We will continue to invest in these partnerships and communities, leveraging the breadth of Cisco’s resources – our people, technology, financial resources, influence, job trainings and pathways – to power an inclusive future for all.

How Can You Help? 

Donate to housing and homelessness efforts or volunteer with homeless service organizations – click on the links below to explore Cisco’s nonprofit partnersCovenant House Destination: Home Habitat for Humanity Westhab LifeMoves Get involved locally and advocate in your community simply by visiting YIMBY Action Learn more!Blog: Three things we have learned about homelessness, by Erin ConnorA practical guide: Working together to address homelessness

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CINCINNATI, July 19, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third is proud to announce it has been named “U.S. Best Super-Regional Bank” by Euromoney in the magazine’s 2024 Awards for Excellence.

The 2024 Euromoney Awards for Excellence program evaluates bank performance from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023, and recognizes banks that bring the highest level of service, innovation and solutions to their customers. During 2023, Fifth Third acquired Big Data Healthcare and subsequently launched two new healthcare focused solutions for Commercial clients. Dedicated to innovation, the bank acquired Rize Money, Inc. in May 2023 which led to the launch of Newline™ by Fifth Third, an API platform that enables enterprises to launch and scale payment, card and deposit products.

Fifth Third’s Momentum Banking provides a suite of products to serve customers’ banking needs. The full benefits of Fifth Third Momentum products are available on the Bank mobile app where a more powerful version of virtual assistant Jeanie® debuted in 2023.

“Our simple, well-diversified portfolio and balance sheet means we are better positioned to navigate uncertainty while continuing to deliver innovative services for our customers when they need us most,” said Tim Spence, Fifth Third’s chairman, CEO and president. “I’m proud of the team for earning this recognition and always putting our customers at the center of everything we do.”

The Euromoney team of editors, journalists and researchers undertake a thorough analysis of all award entries and score applications according to criteria specific to research categories. For more than 30 years, Euromoney has recognized the achievements of banks and bankers worldwide. Euromoney’s pioneering and comprehensive awards program remains the industry benchmark globally today. Euromoney Awards for Excellence are recognized worldwide for their exhaustive and informed decisions.

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.

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CINCINNATI, July 19, 2024 /3BL/ – Fifth Third is proud to announce it has been named “U.S. Best Super-Regional Bank” by Euromoney in the magazine’s 2024 Awards for Excellence.

The 2024 Euromoney Awards for Excellence program evaluates bank performance from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023, and recognizes banks that bring the highest level of service, innovation and solutions to their customers. During 2023, Fifth Third acquired Big Data Healthcare and subsequently launched two new healthcare focused solutions for Commercial clients. Dedicated to innovation, the bank acquired Rize Money, Inc. in May 2023 which led to the launch of Newline™ by Fifth Third, an API platform that enables enterprises to launch and scale payment, card and deposit products.

Fifth Third’s Momentum Banking provides a suite of products to serve customers’ banking needs. The full benefits of Fifth Third Momentum products are available on the Bank mobile app where a more powerful version of virtual assistant Jeanie® debuted in 2023.

“Our simple, well-diversified portfolio and balance sheet means we are better positioned to navigate uncertainty while continuing to deliver innovative services for our customers when they need us most,” said Tim Spence, Fifth Third’s chairman, CEO and president. “I’m proud of the team for earning this recognition and always putting our customers at the center of everything we do.”

The Euromoney team of editors, journalists and researchers undertake a thorough analysis of all award entries and score applications according to criteria specific to research categories. For more than 30 years, Euromoney has recognized the achievements of banks and bankers worldwide. Euromoney’s pioneering and comprehensive awards program remains the industry benchmark globally today. Euromoney Awards for Excellence are recognized worldwide for their exhaustive and informed decisions.

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.

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Our approach also links our carbon emission-reduction goals, our leadership in sourcing ingredients more responsibly, and our commitment to social sustainability and human rights across our value chain. Every element of our approach reinforces the other. Indeed, our ingredient-sourcing programs are where most of our carbon emissions-reduction work and social sustainability efforts live. So as part of our signature sourcing programs for our key ingredients, such as cocoa and wheat, we are working towards supporting more resilient landscapes, communities and robust human rights to help provide lasting economic, environmental and social benefits for the communities involved.

CLIMATE RISKS AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

For us at Mondelēz International, more sustainable snacking is part of a future where people and planet thrive together. Operating at global scale means we can have a meaningful positive impact by encouraging practices that respect land rights and investing in innovation and technology to increase transparency and measure impact at scale across our supply chain.

Identifying and managing climate change-related risks is part of our ERM process, enabling us to expand and deepen our understanding of our impact on the planet, inform our strategies and ultimately sharpen and enhance our approach. Find out more in Corporate Governance.

Our climate strategy encompasses our goal to decarbonize our end-to-end supply chain by 2050 in line with the SBTi guidance and following recognized carbon accounting standards (GHG Protocol). As such, we are focusing on the reduction of our Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.

Our metrics are aligned with the SBTi requirements across our value chain including Scopes 1,2 and 3 reduction targets as well as breaking emissions out into FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) and non-FLAG related emissions. We report on our metrics and goals annually in our Snacking Made Right report and CDP Climate disclosure.

Our approach has followed the recommendations set by the TCFD. We continue to monitor this space so that our approach remains relevant and transparent, and continue to strive to provide our stakeholders with relevant information on climate-related issues.

CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED RISKS THAT INFORM OUR STRATEGIES

Physical risks include the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters, effects on water availability and quality, and biodiversity loss. These impacts increase risks to the global food production and distribution system, and to the safety and resilience of the communities where we live, work and source our ingredients. They could also further decrease food security for communities around the world. Transition risks include increased focus by federal, state and local regulatory and legislative bodies around the world regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating GHG emissions (including carbon pricing or a carbon tax), energy policies, disclosure obligations and sustainability, including single use plastics.

For more details please visit our Annual Report.

OUR CLIMATE RISK STRATEGIES

Key strategies that help to make us more resilient:

1. ENHANCING SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS

We strive to make sure that the rights of people in our value chain are respected and promoted, and that the communities where we operate are more resilient. To this end, we focus on key areas for greater impact, including addressing human rights risks in sourcing key commodities, and working to improve living wage and due diligence in our own operations.

Find out more in Social Sustainability & Human Rights.

2. OUR APPROACH TO NET ZERO CARBON

We’ve been on a path to reduce our carbon emissions for several years now, and took a key step in 2021 to set our long-term target of net-zero GHG emissions across our full value chain by 2050.

Most recently, our end-to-end emissions reduction targets of 35% by 2030 and net-zero target by 2050 have been validated by SBTi. This follows our submission of a time bound plan within SBTi’s timeframe, consistent with the 1.5ºC protocol which includes providing documentation of our carbon accounting, aligning to new standards and guidelines, continuing to transform our business operations and supply chains, and transparently reporting progress.

Find out more in Our Carbon Footprint.

3. AIM TO SEEK NO DEFORESTATION ACROSS PRIMARY COMMODITIES BY 2025

Deforestation doesn’t only contribute to global climate change – it also has a serious impact on local communities and ecosystems. At Mondelēz International we’re aiming for the end of deforestation across our primary commodities over the next two years. Our phased approach means we aim for cocoa, palm, soy, and paper materials placed on the market after December 30, 2024 and used by our European business, to be deforestation free – with our goal for other regions to follow by December 31, 2025. The cutoff date is December 31, 2020 in accordance with EU regulations and SBTi guidance. This is the date after which deforestation is counted in a company’s supply chain, meaning that products have to be produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020.

When it comes to deforestation, two of the commodities we source – cocoa and palm – are regarded as at-risk. We work closely with our key cocoa and palm suppliers to supply us with deforestationfree cocoa and palm. We also call on our suppliers, including those of soy, pulp and paper, to take steps to end deforestation in their own supply chains.

Our full deforestation free position is available on our website.

Cocoa

It’s been a decade since we launched our signature sustainability program, Cocoa Life, which takes an integrated approach to help tackle the root causes behind the social, economic and environmental challenges faced by cocoa farming. We’ve carefully monitored its progress, mapping the farms registered and partnering with Global Forest Watch to monitor the forests via satellite technology. Cocoa Life continues to grow, and we’re aiming to source all the cocoa volumes we need for our chocolate brands via the program by 2025.

Cocoa Life isn’t the only example of our leadership in this area. It was in 2015 that Mondelēz International first raised the issue of cocoa-driven deforestation at COP21 in Paris. Two years later, we became a founding member – also with the Governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and 36 other chocolate and cocoa companies – of Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI). Today, CFI is a leading publicprivate partnership to help address deforestation and restore forests in cocoa growing areas.

Find out more in Cocoa Life.

Palm Oil

We’ve been RSPO certified since 2013. We gather information on the mills where our direct suppliers source from, which we make public, while at the same time we continue to engage with our direct suppliers to help tackle environmental and social challenges in the supply chain.

The Palm Oil Action Plan (POAP) we have in place makes our suppliers responsible for preventing deforestation in their own operations or supply chains. This requires them to map and monitor all plantations and engage with any that fail to comply.

At Mondelēz International we only account for a small fraction of the total demand for palm oil. To help drive wider change, we’re involved with many other organizations that are also committed to improving the palm oil supply chain across the world. These include bodies like the Consumer Goods Forum Forest Positive Coalition (CGF FPC), the Consumer Goods Forum Human Rights Coalition (CGF HRC), the Palm Oil Transparency Coalition (POTC), the Palm Oil Collaboration Group (POCG) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Find out more in Palm Oil.

Soy

The comparatively low levels of soy that we buy means we have little direct influence over the sector. That said, we apply CGF sourcing guidelines to purchasing of this ingredient.

We also track indirect emissions from the dairy industry that arise from the use in cattle food of raw ingredients such as soy grown in deforested areas. That gives us the insight we need to buy most of our dairy ingredients from suppliers whose farmers are selective about what they feed their cows. It also helps us engage openly with our suppliers on the need to provide dairy products based on deforestation-free cattle feed.

Pulp and Paper

For pulp and paper, we require the mills and printers that supply us to be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. As part of our strategy implementation by end of 2025, we aim to leverage chain of custody certification programs to confirm that the virgin paper packaging we use is sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Ending deforestation needs sector-level transformation. We support an approach in which key players along the value chain work collectively to tackle systemic issues at the industry, country and landscape-level. One example is the CGF FPC.

Find out more in Sustainable Packaging.

Raw Materials – Cocoa

Our signature program, Cocoa Life, was created in 2012 to help tackle the complex, interconnected challenges in the cocoa value chain. In 2023, our Cocoa Life program reached around 243,000 cocoa farmers (1), and approximately 85% of the cocoa volume for our chocolate brands was sourced through the program (2).

Two key elements drive our cocoa emissions reduction: agroforestry and farming practices. Conserving the land and forests is important for future generations. Forests help stabilize the climate: They regulate ecosystems, protect biodiversity, drive more sustainable growth – and play an integral part in the carbon cycle. We support farming communities with the right on- and offfarm tree planting activities and apply farm mapping technologies and agroforestry techniques to monitor progress.

Building on our work from 2022, we’re continuing to expand our list of defined customized emission factors that will help us to reduce our carbon emissions intensity. In doing so, we’re using data to translate our interventions in deforestation prevention and agroforestry as well as farming practices into custom emission factors. In our major sourcing countries, this approach is resulting in lower emissions per tonne of product than we would obtain with generic emission factors.

Find out more in Protecting & Restoring Forests.

Raw Materials – Dairy

Dairy is an area in which we have limited scale within the industry, but an important focus area in our footprint. To maximize our efforts, we have taken a two-pronged approach to help reduce carbon.

Find out more in Dairy.

4. INCREASING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

To help improve agricultural resilience, we’re helping to transform agricultural production into regenerative systems while reducing carbon. We are focusing on agroforestry landscapes, biodiversity and regenerative practices across our key ingredients, including cocoa and wheat. This involves participation in sector-wide initiatives and coalitions with multiple stakeholders.

Find out more in Protecting & Restoring Forests.

“Our climate strategy builds on the foundation of many years of community collaboration, as is seen for example in our signature sourcing programs for key raw materials such as Cocoa Life and Harmony Wheat. It is the combination of social, economic and environmental objectives that we believe holds the key to success.”

Michael Weber 
Senior Director, Climate & Environment, 
Mondelēz International

(1) Reported information for the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 covers Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, India, and Nigeria unless otherwise stated (which differs from prior years). This data is provided by third parties. Reported information based on latest estimate; independent, third-party verification inprogress. Any updates, if needed, will be included in the ESG Datasheet.

(2) Goal and reported information for cocoa volume sourced is based on a mass balance approach, which means that the equivalent volume of cocoa needed for the products sold under our chocolate brands is sourced from the Cocoa Life program. Reported information for the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 includes volumes from cocoa producing countries Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, India, and Nigeria unless otherwise stated (which differs from prior years). Excludes markets where Mondelēz International does not sell chocolate brands. Reported information based on latest estimate; independent, third-party verification in-progress. Any updates, if needed, will be included in the ESG Datasheet.

View the full 2023 Snacking Made Right Report

Our approach also links our carbon emission-reduction goals, our leadership in sourcing ingredients more responsibly, and our commitment to social sustainability and human rights across our value chain. Every element of our approach reinforces the other. Indeed, our ingredient-sourcing programs are where most of our carbon emissions-reduction work and social sustainability efforts live. So as part of our signature sourcing programs for our key ingredients, such as cocoa and wheat, we are working towards supporting more resilient landscapes, communities and robust human rights to help provide lasting economic, environmental and social benefits for the communities involved.

CLIMATE RISKS AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

For us at Mondelēz International, more sustainable snacking is part of a future where people and planet thrive together. Operating at global scale means we can have a meaningful positive impact by encouraging practices that respect land rights and investing in innovation and technology to increase transparency and measure impact at scale across our supply chain.

Identifying and managing climate change-related risks is part of our ERM process, enabling us to expand and deepen our understanding of our impact on the planet, inform our strategies and ultimately sharpen and enhance our approach. Find out more in Corporate Governance.

Our climate strategy encompasses our goal to decarbonize our end-to-end supply chain by 2050 in line with the SBTi guidance and following recognized carbon accounting standards (GHG Protocol). As such, we are focusing on the reduction of our Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.

Our metrics are aligned with the SBTi requirements across our value chain including Scopes 1,2 and 3 reduction targets as well as breaking emissions out into FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) and non-FLAG related emissions. We report on our metrics and goals annually in our Snacking Made Right report and CDP Climate disclosure.

Our approach has followed the recommendations set by the TCFD. We continue to monitor this space so that our approach remains relevant and transparent, and continue to strive to provide our stakeholders with relevant information on climate-related issues.

CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED RISKS THAT INFORM OUR STRATEGIES

Physical risks include the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters, effects on water availability and quality, and biodiversity loss. These impacts increase risks to the global food production and distribution system, and to the safety and resilience of the communities where we live, work and source our ingredients. They could also further decrease food security for communities around the world. Transition risks include increased focus by federal, state and local regulatory and legislative bodies around the world regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating GHG emissions (including carbon pricing or a carbon tax), energy policies, disclosure obligations and sustainability, including single use plastics.

For more details please visit our Annual Report.

OUR CLIMATE RISK STRATEGIES

Key strategies that help to make us more resilient:

1. ENHANCING SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS

We strive to make sure that the rights of people in our value chain are respected and promoted, and that the communities where we operate are more resilient. To this end, we focus on key areas for greater impact, including addressing human rights risks in sourcing key commodities, and working to improve living wage and due diligence in our own operations.

Find out more in Social Sustainability & Human Rights.

2. OUR APPROACH TO NET ZERO CARBON

We’ve been on a path to reduce our carbon emissions for several years now, and took a key step in 2021 to set our long-term target of net-zero GHG emissions across our full value chain by 2050.

Most recently, our end-to-end emissions reduction targets of 35% by 2030 and net-zero target by 2050 have been validated by SBTi. This follows our submission of a time bound plan within SBTi’s timeframe, consistent with the 1.5ºC protocol which includes providing documentation of our carbon accounting, aligning to new standards and guidelines, continuing to transform our business operations and supply chains, and transparently reporting progress.

Find out more in Our Carbon Footprint.

3. AIM TO SEEK NO DEFORESTATION ACROSS PRIMARY COMMODITIES BY 2025

Deforestation doesn’t only contribute to global climate change – it also has a serious impact on local communities and ecosystems. At Mondelēz International we’re aiming for the end of deforestation across our primary commodities over the next two years. Our phased approach means we aim for cocoa, palm, soy, and paper materials placed on the market after December 30, 2024 and used by our European business, to be deforestation free – with our goal for other regions to follow by December 31, 2025. The cutoff date is December 31, 2020 in accordance with EU regulations and SBTi guidance. This is the date after which deforestation is counted in a company’s supply chain, meaning that products have to be produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020.

When it comes to deforestation, two of the commodities we source – cocoa and palm – are regarded as at-risk. We work closely with our key cocoa and palm suppliers to supply us with deforestationfree cocoa and palm. We also call on our suppliers, including those of soy, pulp and paper, to take steps to end deforestation in their own supply chains.

Our full deforestation free position is available on our website.

Cocoa

It’s been a decade since we launched our signature sustainability program, Cocoa Life, which takes an integrated approach to help tackle the root causes behind the social, economic and environmental challenges faced by cocoa farming. We’ve carefully monitored its progress, mapping the farms registered and partnering with Global Forest Watch to monitor the forests via satellite technology. Cocoa Life continues to grow, and we’re aiming to source all the cocoa volumes we need for our chocolate brands via the program by 2025.

Cocoa Life isn’t the only example of our leadership in this area. It was in 2015 that Mondelēz International first raised the issue of cocoa-driven deforestation at COP21 in Paris. Two years later, we became a founding member – also with the Governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and 36 other chocolate and cocoa companies – of Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI). Today, CFI is a leading publicprivate partnership to help address deforestation and restore forests in cocoa growing areas.

Find out more in Cocoa Life.

Palm Oil

We’ve been RSPO certified since 2013. We gather information on the mills where our direct suppliers source from, which we make public, while at the same time we continue to engage with our direct suppliers to help tackle environmental and social challenges in the supply chain.

The Palm Oil Action Plan (POAP) we have in place makes our suppliers responsible for preventing deforestation in their own operations or supply chains. This requires them to map and monitor all plantations and engage with any that fail to comply.

At Mondelēz International we only account for a small fraction of the total demand for palm oil. To help drive wider change, we’re involved with many other organizations that are also committed to improving the palm oil supply chain across the world. These include bodies like the Consumer Goods Forum Forest Positive Coalition (CGF FPC), the Consumer Goods Forum Human Rights Coalition (CGF HRC), the Palm Oil Transparency Coalition (POTC), the Palm Oil Collaboration Group (POCG) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Find out more in Palm Oil.

Soy

The comparatively low levels of soy that we buy means we have little direct influence over the sector. That said, we apply CGF sourcing guidelines to purchasing of this ingredient.

We also track indirect emissions from the dairy industry that arise from the use in cattle food of raw ingredients such as soy grown in deforested areas. That gives us the insight we need to buy most of our dairy ingredients from suppliers whose farmers are selective about what they feed their cows. It also helps us engage openly with our suppliers on the need to provide dairy products based on deforestation-free cattle feed.

Pulp and Paper

For pulp and paper, we require the mills and printers that supply us to be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. As part of our strategy implementation by end of 2025, we aim to leverage chain of custody certification programs to confirm that the virgin paper packaging we use is sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Ending deforestation needs sector-level transformation. We support an approach in which key players along the value chain work collectively to tackle systemic issues at the industry, country and landscape-level. One example is the CGF FPC.

Find out more in Sustainable Packaging.

Raw Materials – Cocoa

Our signature program, Cocoa Life, was created in 2012 to help tackle the complex, interconnected challenges in the cocoa value chain. In 2023, our Cocoa Life program reached around 243,000 cocoa farmers (1), and approximately 85% of the cocoa volume for our chocolate brands was sourced through the program (2).

Two key elements drive our cocoa emissions reduction: agroforestry and farming practices. Conserving the land and forests is important for future generations. Forests help stabilize the climate: They regulate ecosystems, protect biodiversity, drive more sustainable growth – and play an integral part in the carbon cycle. We support farming communities with the right on- and offfarm tree planting activities and apply farm mapping technologies and agroforestry techniques to monitor progress.

Building on our work from 2022, we’re continuing to expand our list of defined customized emission factors that will help us to reduce our carbon emissions intensity. In doing so, we’re using data to translate our interventions in deforestation prevention and agroforestry as well as farming practices into custom emission factors. In our major sourcing countries, this approach is resulting in lower emissions per tonne of product than we would obtain with generic emission factors.

Find out more in Protecting & Restoring Forests.

Raw Materials – Dairy

Dairy is an area in which we have limited scale within the industry, but an important focus area in our footprint. To maximize our efforts, we have taken a two-pronged approach to help reduce carbon.

Find out more in Dairy.

4. INCREASING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

To help improve agricultural resilience, we’re helping to transform agricultural production into regenerative systems while reducing carbon. We are focusing on agroforestry landscapes, biodiversity and regenerative practices across our key ingredients, including cocoa and wheat. This involves participation in sector-wide initiatives and coalitions with multiple stakeholders.

Find out more in Protecting & Restoring Forests.

“Our climate strategy builds on the foundation of many years of community collaboration, as is seen for example in our signature sourcing programs for key raw materials such as Cocoa Life and Harmony Wheat. It is the combination of social, economic and environmental objectives that we believe holds the key to success.”

Michael Weber 
Senior Director, Climate & Environment, 
Mondelēz International

(1) Reported information for the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 covers Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, India, and Nigeria unless otherwise stated (which differs from prior years). This data is provided by third parties. Reported information based on latest estimate; independent, third-party verification inprogress. Any updates, if needed, will be included in the ESG Datasheet.

(2) Goal and reported information for cocoa volume sourced is based on a mass balance approach, which means that the equivalent volume of cocoa needed for the products sold under our chocolate brands is sourced from the Cocoa Life program. Reported information for the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 includes volumes from cocoa producing countries Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, India, and Nigeria unless otherwise stated (which differs from prior years). Excludes markets where Mondelēz International does not sell chocolate brands. Reported information based on latest estimate; independent, third-party verification in-progress. Any updates, if needed, will be included in the ESG Datasheet.

View the full 2023 Snacking Made Right Report

Brands of CNH took center stage at NAMPO Harvest Day at Bothaville, South Africa, recently.

Setting a new attendance record with 86,474 visitors over four days, NAMPO once again proved to be the pinnacle of agricultural exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere.

Case IH: Making Farmers Feel at Home With Technology

It was with great pride that Case IH introduced the theme “Feel at Home with Technology” at NAMPO 2024, emphasizing the integration of connected technology for farmers. Their goal was to support farmers in effectively implementing mechanization technology and maximizing existing resources.

Additionally, Case IH unveiled the Case IH Optum tractor, available in 270 and 300 models. This precision-engineered tractor features a 6.7-FPT six-cylinder engine, delivering 202 to 225kW.

New Holland Makes Waves at NAMPO 2024

New Holland made a significant impact at NAMPO 2024, emphasizing groundbreaking technology and sustainability under the theme “We are making waves.” The highlight was the Methane-Powered Tractor, which reduces carbon emissions and offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuel. Running on a new 6.7-liter engine, it produces 150 hp or 110 kW.

The focus also remained on the renowned Twin Rotor combine-harvester series, known for efficiency and crop handling. New Holland’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets the stage for next year’s Nampo show.

New Holland Construction: Powering Innovation at NAMPO 2024

The 2024 edition of NAMPO Harvest Day marked a significant triumph for New Holland Construction, serving as a dynamic platform for showcasing advanced technology and fostering meaningful interactions with both existing and potential customers.

The spotlight was on the E215C Excavator, a new addition to New Holland Construction’s lineup. Known for its efficiency, the E215C is equipped with a robust FPT Engine that enhances performance while optimizing fuel consumption. The engine’s 6-cylinder design ensures significant power and torque, making it a standout at the show.

Also featured was the B80C backhoe loader, renowned for its reliability and superior performance, underlining New Holland’s dedication to quality and innovation in construction equipment.

A loud success for CASE Construction

CASE Construction Equipment played a pivotal role at this year’s event, drawing crowds with a standout, LOUD display that embodied their “Make Some Noise” campaign. The vibrant and dynamic CASE stand featured the uniquely graffitied CX220C LC Excavator, which became a main attraction due to its eye-catching urban art style. Other machinery, including the 570SV and 695SV backhoe loaders, the 621F wheel loader, the 885B grader, and the SR150 and SR200 skid steer loaders, highlighted CASE’s dedication to advancing construction practices and durable technology.

Visitors enjoyed the interactive “Make Some Noise Challenge Game”, stepping into a soundproof booth to compete for daily prizes by making noise. The energy was high, and the merchandise store achieved record sales. As CASE reflects on a successful event, they are already gearing up for next year, aiming to lead the way in construction excellence.

Brands of CNH took center stage at NAMPO Harvest Day at Bothaville, South Africa, recently.

Setting a new attendance record with 86,474 visitors over four days, NAMPO once again proved to be the pinnacle of agricultural exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere.

Case IH: Making Farmers Feel at Home With Technology

It was with great pride that Case IH introduced the theme “Feel at Home with Technology” at NAMPO 2024, emphasizing the integration of connected technology for farmers. Their goal was to support farmers in effectively implementing mechanization technology and maximizing existing resources.

Additionally, Case IH unveiled the Case IH Optum tractor, available in 270 and 300 models. This precision-engineered tractor features a 6.7-FPT six-cylinder engine, delivering 202 to 225kW.

New Holland Makes Waves at NAMPO 2024

New Holland made a significant impact at NAMPO 2024, emphasizing groundbreaking technology and sustainability under the theme “We are making waves.” The highlight was the Methane-Powered Tractor, which reduces carbon emissions and offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuel. Running on a new 6.7-liter engine, it produces 150 hp or 110 kW.

The focus also remained on the renowned Twin Rotor combine-harvester series, known for efficiency and crop handling. New Holland’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets the stage for next year’s Nampo show.

New Holland Construction: Powering Innovation at NAMPO 2024

The 2024 edition of NAMPO Harvest Day marked a significant triumph for New Holland Construction, serving as a dynamic platform for showcasing advanced technology and fostering meaningful interactions with both existing and potential customers.

The spotlight was on the E215C Excavator, a new addition to New Holland Construction’s lineup. Known for its efficiency, the E215C is equipped with a robust FPT Engine that enhances performance while optimizing fuel consumption. The engine’s 6-cylinder design ensures significant power and torque, making it a standout at the show.

Also featured was the B80C backhoe loader, renowned for its reliability and superior performance, underlining New Holland’s dedication to quality and innovation in construction equipment.

A loud success for CASE Construction

CASE Construction Equipment played a pivotal role at this year’s event, drawing crowds with a standout, LOUD display that embodied their “Make Some Noise” campaign. The vibrant and dynamic CASE stand featured the uniquely graffitied CX220C LC Excavator, which became a main attraction due to its eye-catching urban art style. Other machinery, including the 570SV and 695SV backhoe loaders, the 621F wheel loader, the 885B grader, and the SR150 and SR200 skid steer loaders, highlighted CASE’s dedication to advancing construction practices and durable technology.

Visitors enjoyed the interactive “Make Some Noise Challenge Game”, stepping into a soundproof booth to compete for daily prizes by making noise. The energy was high, and the merchandise store achieved record sales. As CASE reflects on a successful event, they are already gearing up for next year, aiming to lead the way in construction excellence.

Recently, members of Cascale’s global community gathered for regional events across Southern Europe, DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), Hong Kong, and Shanghai. These events highlight the power of collaboration and the value of membership in fostering innovation and sustainability in the industry.

Southern Europe Regional Member Event: Barcelona, Spain

May 28, Desigual HQ

The Southern Europe Regional Member Event, held at Desigual HQ in Barcelona, saw the participation of ten Cascale members, including Desigual, Tendam, Mango, Recover, Mayoral, Teddy, Camper, OVS, Benetton, and El Corte Ingles. The event was marked by a warm welcome from Alberto Ojinaga, CEO of Desigual, who emphasized, “The way to compete in the future will be through collaboration.”

Highlights of the event included insightful knowledge sharing and discussion focusing on traceability through Higg FEM insights and harnessing Higg BRM value. Additionally, a comprehensive tool evolution roadmap was co-presented by Worldly and Cascale, detailing the Higg Product Tools roadmap.

DACH Regional Member Event: Munich, Germany

June 6, Gore Fabrics HQ

The DACH Regional Member Event, hosted at Gore Fabrics HQ in Munich, brought together seven members, including Puma, Gore Fabrics, Lenzing, Sympatex, Hugo Boss, Jack Wolfskin, and Marc O’Polo. Achim Loffler, Gore’s strategy and business operations leader, kicked off the event by stressing the importance of integrated sustainability and business strategies.

Members shared valuable insights on using Higg FEM analytics and data for impact and decarbonization. The event also featured an open discussion on the future of regional collaboration, with attendees outlining key topics for future initiatives.

UK Regional Brand Member Event: London, United Kingdom

June 25, Sainsbury’s HQ

The UK Regional Brand Member Event, hosted at Sainsbury’s HQ in London, brought together 13 brands and retailers, including Cascale members Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Avon, Boohoo, Dunelm, Gymshark, John Lewis, M&S, New Look, Next Plc, Rapha, and River Island.

Highlights of the event included valuable insights on navigating legislation and compliance regulations leveraging the Higg Index suite of tools, harnessing the Higg Product Tools, a Higg Index tool roadmap by Cascale and Worldly, and discussions about Tier 2 overlap analyses.

Cascale & Worldly Shanghai Afternoon Social: Shanghai, China

June 27, Li & Fung HQ

The Shanghai Regional Member Event, hosted at the Li & Fung campus in Shanghai, brought together several Li & Fung suppliers and 20 Cascale member representatives. Ed Lam, board executive director of Li & Fung and CEO of LFX, started with a welcome address stating the importance of collaboration between Cascle, Worldly, and LFX.

Attendees had the unique opportunity to meet and connect with Colin Browne, chief executive officer at Cascale, and Scott Raskin, chief executive officer at Worldly. Key topics discussed included alignment of the Higg Index tools with regulations and ESG compliance, performance ratings for sustainable finance, Higg Index verification, and purchasing practices and relationships between brands and manufacturers. View the event photo gallery

Hong Kong Regional Member Event: Hong Kong, China

July 2, Cascale Hong Kong office

Following the Cascale Manufacturer Forum in Shanghai, the Hong Kong Regional Member Event was held for the second year at the regional Cascale office. The event brought together 21 member organizations, including Crystal Group, TAL Apparel, QIMA, ESTS, and GAP Inc.

The event included a fireside chat with Cascale’s new CEO, Colin Browne, and Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale, followed by a Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) presentation from Joyce Tsoi, senior director of the decarbonization program. Additionally, Crystal Group, a Cascale manufacturer member since 2012, shared their journey with Cascale and the Higg FEM. Discussions focused on driving impact, amplifying manufacturers’ voices, and addressing industry needs such as support for Scope 3 science-based targets and upcoming regulations. The event concluded with an Ask Me Anything session and a networking reception.

These regional events underscore the critical role Cascale plays in convening members to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions. By bringing diverse voices across the industry together, Cascale fosters a collaborative environment that drives progress towards its shared vision of a global consumer goods industry that gives more than it takes — to the planet and its people. The value of membership lies not only in the access to Cascale’s Higg Index tools and resources but also in the strength of its global community.

Not yet a Cascale member? Click here to learn more about becoming a member.

Recently, members of Cascale’s global community gathered for regional events across Southern Europe, DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), Hong Kong, and Shanghai. These events highlight the power of collaboration and the value of membership in fostering innovation and sustainability in the industry.

Southern Europe Regional Member Event: Barcelona, Spain

May 28, Desigual HQ

The Southern Europe Regional Member Event, held at Desigual HQ in Barcelona, saw the participation of ten Cascale members, including Desigual, Tendam, Mango, Recover, Mayoral, Teddy, Camper, OVS, Benetton, and El Corte Ingles. The event was marked by a warm welcome from Alberto Ojinaga, CEO of Desigual, who emphasized, “The way to compete in the future will be through collaboration.”

Highlights of the event included insightful knowledge sharing and discussion focusing on traceability through Higg FEM insights and harnessing Higg BRM value. Additionally, a comprehensive tool evolution roadmap was co-presented by Worldly and Cascale, detailing the Higg Product Tools roadmap.

DACH Regional Member Event: Munich, Germany

June 6, Gore Fabrics HQ

The DACH Regional Member Event, hosted at Gore Fabrics HQ in Munich, brought together seven members, including Puma, Gore Fabrics, Lenzing, Sympatex, Hugo Boss, Jack Wolfskin, and Marc O’Polo. Achim Loffler, Gore’s strategy and business operations leader, kicked off the event by stressing the importance of integrated sustainability and business strategies.

Members shared valuable insights on using Higg FEM analytics and data for impact and decarbonization. The event also featured an open discussion on the future of regional collaboration, with attendees outlining key topics for future initiatives.

UK Regional Brand Member Event: London, United Kingdom

June 25, Sainsbury’s HQ

The UK Regional Brand Member Event, hosted at Sainsbury’s HQ in London, brought together 13 brands and retailers, including Cascale members Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Avon, Boohoo, Dunelm, Gymshark, John Lewis, M&S, New Look, Next Plc, Rapha, and River Island.

Highlights of the event included valuable insights on navigating legislation and compliance regulations leveraging the Higg Index suite of tools, harnessing the Higg Product Tools, a Higg Index tool roadmap by Cascale and Worldly, and discussions about Tier 2 overlap analyses.

Cascale & Worldly Shanghai Afternoon Social: Shanghai, China

June 27, Li & Fung HQ

The Shanghai Regional Member Event, hosted at the Li & Fung campus in Shanghai, brought together several Li & Fung suppliers and 20 Cascale member representatives. Ed Lam, board executive director of Li & Fung and CEO of LFX, started with a welcome address stating the importance of collaboration between Cascle, Worldly, and LFX.

Attendees had the unique opportunity to meet and connect with Colin Browne, chief executive officer at Cascale, and Scott Raskin, chief executive officer at Worldly. Key topics discussed included alignment of the Higg Index tools with regulations and ESG compliance, performance ratings for sustainable finance, Higg Index verification, and purchasing practices and relationships between brands and manufacturers. View the event photo gallery

Hong Kong Regional Member Event: Hong Kong, China

July 2, Cascale Hong Kong office

Following the Cascale Manufacturer Forum in Shanghai, the Hong Kong Regional Member Event was held for the second year at the regional Cascale office. The event brought together 21 member organizations, including Crystal Group, TAL Apparel, QIMA, ESTS, and GAP Inc.

The event included a fireside chat with Cascale’s new CEO, Colin Browne, and Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale, followed by a Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) presentation from Joyce Tsoi, senior director of the decarbonization program. Additionally, Crystal Group, a Cascale manufacturer member since 2012, shared their journey with Cascale and the Higg FEM. Discussions focused on driving impact, amplifying manufacturers’ voices, and addressing industry needs such as support for Scope 3 science-based targets and upcoming regulations. The event concluded with an Ask Me Anything session and a networking reception.

These regional events underscore the critical role Cascale plays in convening members to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions. By bringing diverse voices across the industry together, Cascale fosters a collaborative environment that drives progress towards its shared vision of a global consumer goods industry that gives more than it takes — to the planet and its people. The value of membership lies not only in the access to Cascale’s Higg Index tools and resources but also in the strength of its global community.

Not yet a Cascale member? Click here to learn more about becoming a member.

Entergy recently welcomed six new faculty members from partner universities to its Entergy Faculty Extern Program across our service area in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The program offers STEM educators – in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – collaborative opportunities, facility tours, job shadowing and hands-on experiences to enhance their understanding of energy careers and better prepare their students.

Originally established in 2019, our extern program was put on hold due to the pandemic and reintroduced in 2023 with expanded offerings, including non-nuclear business functions such as reliability and the reliability control center, providing faculty with insights into various industry aspects.

“The program serves as a transformational agent to how we should see education. It is just not about loading them [students] with theory and knowledge but also emphasizing how important soft skills and communication skills are,” said Dr. Erol Sarigul, associate professor, department of advanced technology, Alcorn State University.

The 2024 program began with an orientation in Jackson, Mississippi, followed by on-site job shadowing in participants’ service areas. Faculty externs gained valuable industry knowledge, enabling them to inspire students and serve as Entergy brand ambassadors in their communities. Since the program’s re-launch, participants have lauded the program for enhancing their ability to connect theory with practice and improving student employability through relevant, practical learning experiences.

“Faculty externs were given an in-depth, inside look at the important work we do each day at Entergy. Entergy subject matter experts and leaders shared their time, talents and knowledge with the faculty externs. As a result, those externs will take new examples to their classrooms, highlight the energy industry as a viable career option and serve as Entergy brand ambassadors in their local communities,” said Krystal Thurman, Entergy’s diverse workforce strategy program manager and Entergy Faculty Extern program lead. “Programs like this do not happen without an immense amount of teamwork, collaboration and desire to make others more successful.”

Entergy’s 2024 faculty externs

Erol Sarigul, associate professor, department of advanced technology, Alcorn State UniversityLin Gong, assistant professor, department of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, Jackson State UniversityFred Lacy, professor and chair, electrical engineering, Southern University and A&M CollegeJiecai Luo, professor, electrical engineer, Southern University and A&M CollegeYasser Ismail, associate professor, electrical engineering, Southern University and A&M CollegeCharles Colen, professor and chairperson, engineering management and technology, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

The program continues to enrich the talent pipeline by equipping educators with the skills needed to prepare students for success in the evolving energy sector. Learn more about our initiatives to provide training and support for students who are pursuing careers in STEM or energy.