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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.

Viatris is a global healthcare company focused on bringing high-quality medicines to patients through a hybrid approach that bridges the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both, to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. The diversity of our portfolio, global footprint and our mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life are our foundational strengths.

Our business and operating model is deliberately designed and implemented to deliver on our strategy to build and sustain access to medicine at scale. Underpinned by Viatris’ relevance and success in meeting evolving healthcare needs, we seek to create value for and together with our key stakeholders – the people who trust our medicines every day, the health systems who rely on us, the people who make up Viatris, our partners and the investors who believe in our ability to execute on our ambitious mission.

We are convinced that patients and health systems around the world are best served by a healthcare company applying a well-rounded and longterm approach, maintaining viability while working to manage inherent risks and opportunities, and continuously striving to advance sustainable operations and responsible practices in a focused way.

Our Commitment to Access 

Access is fundamental to our mission. It is not an initiative; it is our business model. It begins with our ability to sustainably deliver quality medicines at scale to people, regardless of geography or circumstance. With an extensive portfolio of medicines to address nearly every health need, a one-of-a-kind global supply chain designed to reach more people with health solutions when and where they need them, and the scientific expertise to address some of the world’s most enduring health challenges, access is central to everything we do.

From our unique vantage point, we touch all of life’s moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We see across multiple therapeutic areas to the person at the center of their own unique health journey. We are focused on meeting individual needs, whether with a generic medicine, a trusted brand, an improved version of an existing medicine, or a truly novel therapeutic solution.

We go beyond developing, making and distributing high-quality medicines and work to help find solutions that support resilient systems for health. We have designed our global operations and supply chain to be a reliable and flexible partner to enable access to medicines across the world, constantly adapting to an ever-evolving and increasingly dynamic landscape.

Partnerships and collaborations are critical for meaningful and lasting impact, as are policies and strong healthcare systems that allow for healthy competitive environments. While needs are universal, circumstances are local, and we work with an array of organizations – globally, regionally and locally, public and private – to support sustainable access to medicines at consistent quality standards. We work to connect more people with even more products and services to advance access and health. Ultimately, we know we are stronger together, working collaboratively and relentlessly across our company and with the broader global community, in pursuit of access.

Providing a Sustainable, Diverse and Differentiated Portfolio 

In 2023, Viatris sold more than 80 billion doses of medicine across more than 165 countries and territories, reaching more than 90% of LMICs. We supply medicines for patients across a broad range of major therapeutic areas. Viatris offers quality treatment options across more than 10 major therapeutic areas covering a wide variety of NCDs and infectious diseases. We also offer support services such as diagnostic clinics, educational seminars and digital tools to help patients better manage their health. We offer a broad and diverse range of product options across all our therapeutic areas, with many categories containing several products in a range of dosage forms, formulations and delivery systems that allow physicians to tailor care for people’s needs.

Meeting Unmet Needs With Added Competencies 

Viatris has announced a well-established strategic vision to build for a future where we remain a relevant partner in meeting unmet needs and supporting healthcare systems across the globe, in an ever-evolving landscape. In 2023, we worked diligently to build a strong foundation for executing on the next phase of our strategic plan, including making significant progress on our previously announced divestitures. More information about the divestitures is provided on page 89.

We are not changing who we are; we are focusing on our core competencies and adding to our capabilities to better meet unmet needs. We intend to continue building on our strong existing access-driven base business while diligently pursuing important new opportunities, with a clear focus on limited-competition complex generics and novel products targeting gaps in care, all with a first-to-market emphasis where our scientific and development expertise can help further accelerate access. In addition to novel products, we will continue to focus on making improvements to existing molecules, including new formulations, to better meet the needs of people worldwide. Complex product categories are critical to patient health and are growing at a rapid pace. Our goal is to enhance our proven scientific capabilities and current global platform, ultimately seeking opportunities to further advance reliable access to medicine and unlock shareholder value.

We regularly review the products we currently provide across different markets, which may periodically lead to expanded registration of products with unmet need or rationalization of products that are no longer viable or in demand. Throughout this process, we work to carefully consider the availability of alternatives for patients to avoid disruption of critical medications.

Deep In-House Development Capabilities and a Diverse Pipeline 

We expect to expand further into development of more innovative molecules, including new chemical entities (NCEs) and improved versions of existing products, such as those filed through the U.S. FDA’s 505(b)(2) pathway.

We have a strong pipeline across eye care, complex injectables and novel products and more than 98% of expected new product launches by 2023 are either launched, approved or pending approval. During the past year, we integrated Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences acquisitions and successfully created our Eye Care Division. Over 2023, we further advanced our pipeline across complex injectables, novel and complex products. We have a proven track record of delivering industry firsts that have enabled us to address some of the world’s most enduring health challenges.

In 2023, we advanced many new products addressing diverse needs, spanning generic medicines, improvements to existing molecules and novel products. We launched Breyna™ (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol, the first U.S. FDA-approved generic version of Symbicort® to use for certain patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We received positive top-line phase 3 trial results for Yupelri® (revefenacin) in China, an important step in advancing access to this treatment for COPD. The U.S. FDA approved RYZUMVI™1 (phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75% eye drops for the treatment of pharmacologically induced mydriasis. We also received U.S. FDA tentative approval of a strawberry-flavored, single tablet regimen for oral suspension – the fixed-dose combination of abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine – that will reduce the pill burden for children living with HIV across low- and middle-income countries.

In 2024, we acquired the development programs and certain personnel related to Selatogrel and Cenerimod from Idorsia, a Swiss biotech company. This collaboration is an important step in expanding our portfolio of innovative assets with great potential to help bridge gaps in treatment. The products in development are Selatogrel, under investigation for the treatment of heart attacks, and Cenerimod, under investigation for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

In line with our mission, we look forward to leveraging our proven track record to pursue opportunities across our diverse portfolio and pipeline to bring access to new and improved treatments for the benefit of people worldwide.

View the full 2023 Sustainability Report.

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1 Viatris announced the launch of the product on April 1, 2024

As part of its supplier diversity program, AEG, a global leader in sports and live entertainment, is helping minority-owned businesses obtain vendor certification through its Vendor Stewardship Program.

The initiative is part of AEG’s broader commitment to creating a more diverse supply chain and aims to help minority-owned businesses gain the critical exposure they need to expand their client base.

Each year, AEG selects three vendors to participate in its Vendor Stewardship Program, offering the business owners financial help with the first year’s certification fees as well as guidance on the certification criteria, and what documentation is needed to complete the application.

For 2024, AEG selected three vendors who with the company’s help have achieved certification as Minority Business Enterprises:

Universal Art Gallery, a Latino-owned custom frame shopUprisers, a women-owned street wear companyTerminal B, a Black-owned scented candle business

“By helping BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ+, and women-owned businesses navigate the certification process and understand its benefits, AEG opens new doors for these vendors, allowing them to expand their client base and access new markets,” said Christina Tulfo, Supplier Diversity Manager, AEG. “This support is invaluable for businesses that might otherwise struggle to overcome the initial hurdles of certification and growth.”

AEG’s Vendor Stewardship Program works closely with a number of national affinity groups that offer small vendors certification opportunities including the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and Veterans In Business Network.

To learn more about AEG’s Supplier Diversity Program, click here.

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

With approximately 30 years’ experience at Owens Corning, SD Kim has an in-depth understanding of our operations in general and our Asan, South Korea, Roofing plant in particular. His expertise has been instrumental as we have sought to increase our positive impacts throughout the region, including our work to protect biodiversity around the plant. SD became especially interested in this topic after reviewing data provided by the Wildlife Habitat Council in 2022, and he has been actively involved in several projects that take concrete action toward our biodiversity aspirations.

On the importance of protecting biodiversity 

When the Earth’s natural ecosystems maintain relationships with each other and achieve balance based on biodiversity, everything can flow more naturally. Protecting biodiversity is important globally as we work toward meeting the needs of today’s generations while preserving our world for future generations.

This goes beyond environmental issues — it relates to social ethics and morality as well as the sustainability and self-preservation of humanity. Efforts that preserve biodiversity are essential for companies and are valuable in terms of conserving nature and ensuring coexistence between humans and the planet. Therefore, we believe that sustainable management is critical for all companies that develop resources and utilize them for business.

On the initiatives underway at the Asan plant 

I have shared the importance of protecting biodiversity with plant employees, and it has become part of our sustainability efforts. We have initiated several projects to protect birds, including the installation of film on office windows, which prevents collision. We also adjusted the angle of the streetlights so as not to obstruct the view of migrating birds.

In 2024, we will install birdhouses and noise reduction equipment. We are actively working on improving internal plant processes for reducing waste scrap and achieving zero waste-to-landfill using the Focused Improvement pillar of Total Productive Maintenance. In addition, we are installing solar panels on our roof in 2024, and we have targets to reduce energy intensity within the plant. Earth has a finite number of resources, and once they are gone, they cannot be used again. Therefore, we must take responsibility for sustainability and constantly think about it.

On tying biodiversity to the overall Owens Corning sustainability mission 

Recently, interest in the environment, ecosystems, and animal welfare appears to be increasing, and people recognize a need for consumption to be more sustainable and ethical. Improving the environment has now become a necessity rather than an option. I believe that sustainability is not only my responsibility, but also the responsibility of Owens Corning. As a company, we are making great efforts in manufacturing with the recycling of waste across all our businesses, as well as energy reduction, developing environment-friendly products, and supporting communities. I feel these are all definitely connected to protecting biodiversity around the world.

Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So, will Summer of Sport return in 2025?

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

Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So, will Summer of Sport return in 2025?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forward-Looking Information

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

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

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

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

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

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

SOURCE Enbridge Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forward-Looking Information

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

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

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

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

SOURCE Enbridge Inc.

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

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

Chemical Data Reporting

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

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

PFAS Reporting

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

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

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

Methylene Chloride Ban

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

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

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

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

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

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Hershey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.  

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

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

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

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