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Responding to a growing need for increased technical skills among the workforce in Bemidji, Minnesota, PotlatchDeltic worked with The Idea Circle, a workforce development consultant, the Minnesota Innovation Initiative (MI2), an affiliate of the local chamber of commerce, and other private, local employers to create a mechatronics program. The Mechatronics program is focused on building competency for maintenance and repair on electrical, mechanical, computer, robotics, and automation systems. The courses are available to any eligible Team Member in our Bemidji mill (production or maintenance) who wants to advance their skills in these areas.

In 2013, PotlatchDeltic became the first company in the Bemidji area to enroll one of its Team Members, Joe, in the Mechatronics program. Joe had just graduated from high school and came to PotlatchDeltic as a summer intern in 2012. He was registered to go to trade school that fall but decided to take a leap of faith with us, declined trade school, and stayed employed as efforts continued to establish the full Mechatronics program. After enrolling, Joe completed the Mechatronics program while also working at our Bemidji wood products facility. Fast forward to today, and Joe is a very successful millwright at our Bemidji mill and is seen as a leader in the maintenance department, as well as the mill’s resident vibration analysis expert.

PotlatchDeltic has had Team Members participating in the program every year since then. In 2023, we had four Team Members enrolled in the Mechatronics program. All courses are offered via e-learning and hands-on skill labs. PotlatchDeltic provides support towards the coursework costs. Participants can choose to complete the introductory courses the first year with the option to continue for a second year to finish the whole program.

The success of this program for production Team Members has been well demonstrated through an increased knowledge and proficiency of their workstations. Maintenance Team Members have increased skills essential to performing troubleshooting, service, and repair on mechanical and electrical systems. For example, a 2023 graduate of the Mechatronics program was recently promoted to full-time millwright.

The Mechatronics program has also expanded into several Bemidji area high schools offering beginning coursework in the program. Our Bemidji wood products facility is a proud sponsor of the Mechatronics Career Academy at Bemidji High School helping to prepare graduates for employment in the industrial sector.

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Logitech continues to be recognized for its design work by once again being honored by Red Dot this year with 10 award wins across various categories. Logitech’s standing with Red Dot continues from last year when the company was named Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2023. 

Judged by an international team of experts, the Red Dot Award seeks to find products that significantly stand out for having exceptional design. This year, products from Logitech B2B, PWS, G and Education were recognized:

Casa Pop-Up DeskEpicboomZone LearnYeti OrbYeti GXG Pro X TKLReachSightLogi Dock Flex Wave Keys 

“Red Dot is an exceptional award organization and we feel honored that they continue to recognize us,” said Malin Leschly, Chief Design Officer at Logitech. “We always strive to create experiences that resonate rationally and emotionally with our users, and we’re thrilled to maintain the momentum of design wins for 2024.”

Thank you to Red Dot for this recognition.

We published Enbridge’s 23rd Sustainability Report, which details the solid progress we’re making towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

“Every day, we strive to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators, policymakers and employees,” say Enbridge President and CEO Greg Ebel and Board of Directors Chair Pamela Carter in a message to readers. “We’re proud of our strong record of governance and longstanding sustainability leadership and we remain focused on achieving the ambitious environmental, social and governance goals we set in 2020.”

At Enbridge, we’re proud of our ESG practices and performance and we’re working diligently to deliver energy in a more planet-friendly way, everywhere people need it. The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines our solid progress on emissions reductions; safety performance; advancing Indigenous reconciliation and our work to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

“Across Enbridge, our employees are advancing a sustainable business strategy,” says Pete Sheffield, Enbridge Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President, External Affairs U.S. “We’ve set ambitious goals that align our teams in common-purpose and shared accountability to deliver the best possible solutions for a broad set of stakeholders.”

Our 2023 Sustainability Report highlights:

Environmental Goals

Emissions

Achieved a 37% reduction in GHG emissions intensity and a 20% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from our 2018 baseline.Reduced methane emissions in the Company’s natural gas operations by 40% from the 2018 baseline.Continued our robust GHG emissions disclosures, expanding the categories of Scope 3 emissions on which we report and enhancing the transparency of Scope 3 emissions reporting.Provided an updated analysis of Enbridge’s business under different climate-related scenarios, in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Social Goals

Safety

Achieved a 16% reduction in work-related injuries and safety incidents among employees and contractors, surpassing Enbridge’s goal of achieving a 10% safety improvement over the previous three-year average.

Indigenous

Advanced Indigenous reconciliation by meeting 10 of the 22 goals set out in our Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan.Reached C$2 billion in Indigenous procurement and labor spending, and committed to an additional C$1 billion in cumulative Indigenous spending by 2030.

Workforce Representation

Increased workforce representation of underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, U.S. veterans, women, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Governance

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Exceeded Enbridge’s Board of Directors diversity goals, with 50% representation from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and 50% women.

“This integrated approach continues to yield positive results as we maintain a focus on continuous improvement and long-term value. In our 23rd Sustainability Report, we update stakeholders on our progress against our goals and the work remaining,” says Sheffield.

“We also outline the actions we’re taking to deliver reliable, affordable energy to as many people as possible, with as little environmental impact as possible. And we acknowledge the steps we’re taking to overcome challenges of yesterday and those before us today, with an eye towards securing opportunities tomorrow.”

Click here for the full PDF version of our 2023 Sustainability Report here. Click here for the 2023 ESG datasheet, which includes our analysis that aligns with the TFCD.

Originally published in GoDaddy’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Corporate Governance

We’re committed to generating value and earning trust. 

Delivering on our mission requires a strong foundation of effective management, oversight, and accountability. We maintain governance policies and practices designed to support long-term value creation, help us earn our stakeholders’ trust, and enable us to remain competitive in our dynamic operating environment.

Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides oversight of the long-term strategic, financial, and organizational company goals. The Board has three standing committees: the Audit and Finance Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. Each committee operates under a written charter outlining the committee’s purpose, responsibilities, and procedures. Additionally, the Board and each committee operate in accordance with GoDaddy’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Corporate Governance Guidelines reflect the Board’s commitment to a system of governance that enhances corporate responsibility and accountability and assist the Board in implementing effective corporate governance practices. Each year, the Board reviews the guidelines, with the company’s other governing documents and related policies, to assess their effectiveness as part of an annual governance review.

The Board and each of its committees also undertake an annual self-assessment process to evaluate the effectiveness of the Board and its committees. In addition, the Board and each committee conduct an annual evaluation to consider their effectiveness, composition, and mix of director skills, experience, and expertise in light of the company’s strategy and performance. The results of the annual governance review and these annual evaluations are discussed and evaluated to determine whether changes may be appropriate in any given year.

The Board delegated key oversight responsibilities to each of the Audit and Finance Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee, all of which report back to the Board regularly on topics reviewed during their respective meetings.

For more information on the responsibilities of our Board and committees, please review our Corporate Governance Guidelines, committee charters, and Proxy Statement on our Governance page.

Risk Management 

Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing GoDaddy’s enterprise-wide risk assessment and management; the formation of our long-term strategic, financial, and organizational goals; and the plans designed to achieve such goals. The Board and/or one of its committees also oversees strategic, legal, regulatory, financial, management, and operational risks. Our enterprise risk management program is intended to identify internal and external factors that could prevent the company from achieving our strategic and operational objectives and assist management in monitoring and mitigating specified risks to a reasonable level.

Sustainability Governance 

At GoDaddy, we recognize that operating a successful global company and building long-term value for our stakeholders is inherently tied to our corporate sustainability approach, commitments, and goals. We aim to embed sustainability in business strategy and operations; enable responsible growth; build upon our positive impacts; and effectively support our customers, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Our commitment to sustainability begins at the top, with formal oversight of sustainability matters embedded in the governance structures of our Board of Directors and committees. We have designed our approach for managing sustainability matters with a focus on transparency and oversight, which helps us continue to review and incorporate sustainability matters into our strategy and operations.

GoDaddy Sustainability Governance Structure

BOARD – AND COMMITTEE – LEVEL OVERSIGHT 

The Nominating and Governance Committee oversees GoDaddy’s sustainability strategies, practices, and programs. The Nominating and Governance Committee also reviews GoDaddy’s public disclosures on such matters, including disclosures in our Proxy Statement and annual Sustainability Report. The Nominating and Governance Committee regularly reports to the Board on these topics.

The Compensation and Human Capital Committee assists the Board in its oversight of human capital management, including diversity matters and our assessment of pay parity across our employees.

The Compensation and Human Capital Committee reports regularly to the Board on these topics.

EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT – LEVEL OVERSIGHT 

Management oversees the progress of corporate sustainability programs and practices as they relate to key areas of our business.

Our senior legal leadership reports regularly to the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee on GoDaddy’s sustainability programs and practices, including progress on goals such as our emissions reductions.

Members of our Sustainability Working Group (as described to the right) report directly to members of GoDaddy’s management, sharing ongoing updates on relevant sustainability topics, as needed. Members of management elevate sustainability-related topics to their executive team leaders where relevant.

SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP 

Our Sustainability Working Group is composed of leaders across the company.

The Sustainability Working Group is responsible for driving progress across our priority topics, supporting sustainability disclosures, and sharing relevant matters to inform and guide the business. The Sustainability Working Group is comprised of leaders representing GoDaddy’s priority topics across the company and is chaired by the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Team. It also supports our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and transparent disclosures.

To learn more, read our 2023 Sustainability Report.

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About this Report 

The GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching corporate mission and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2023. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our website and our annual Sustainability Report. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting ESG@GoDaddy.com.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector. We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please review the Frameworks and Metrics section.

Originally published in GoDaddy’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Corporate Governance

We’re committed to generating value and earning trust. 

Delivering on our mission requires a strong foundation of effective management, oversight, and accountability. We maintain governance policies and practices designed to support long-term value creation, help us earn our stakeholders’ trust, and enable us to remain competitive in our dynamic operating environment.

Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides oversight of the long-term strategic, financial, and organizational company goals. The Board has three standing committees: the Audit and Finance Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. Each committee operates under a written charter outlining the committee’s purpose, responsibilities, and procedures. Additionally, the Board and each committee operate in accordance with GoDaddy’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Corporate Governance Guidelines reflect the Board’s commitment to a system of governance that enhances corporate responsibility and accountability and assist the Board in implementing effective corporate governance practices. Each year, the Board reviews the guidelines, with the company’s other governing documents and related policies, to assess their effectiveness as part of an annual governance review.

The Board and each of its committees also undertake an annual self-assessment process to evaluate the effectiveness of the Board and its committees. In addition, the Board and each committee conduct an annual evaluation to consider their effectiveness, composition, and mix of director skills, experience, and expertise in light of the company’s strategy and performance. The results of the annual governance review and these annual evaluations are discussed and evaluated to determine whether changes may be appropriate in any given year.

The Board delegated key oversight responsibilities to each of the Audit and Finance Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee, all of which report back to the Board regularly on topics reviewed during their respective meetings.

For more information on the responsibilities of our Board and committees, please review our Corporate Governance Guidelines, committee charters, and Proxy Statement on our Governance page.

Risk Management 

Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing GoDaddy’s enterprise-wide risk assessment and management; the formation of our long-term strategic, financial, and organizational goals; and the plans designed to achieve such goals. The Board and/or one of its committees also oversees strategic, legal, regulatory, financial, management, and operational risks. Our enterprise risk management program is intended to identify internal and external factors that could prevent the company from achieving our strategic and operational objectives and assist management in monitoring and mitigating specified risks to a reasonable level.

Sustainability Governance 

At GoDaddy, we recognize that operating a successful global company and building long-term value for our stakeholders is inherently tied to our corporate sustainability approach, commitments, and goals. We aim to embed sustainability in business strategy and operations; enable responsible growth; build upon our positive impacts; and effectively support our customers, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Our commitment to sustainability begins at the top, with formal oversight of sustainability matters embedded in the governance structures of our Board of Directors and committees. We have designed our approach for managing sustainability matters with a focus on transparency and oversight, which helps us continue to review and incorporate sustainability matters into our strategy and operations.

GoDaddy Sustainability Governance Structure

BOARD – AND COMMITTEE – LEVEL OVERSIGHT 

The Nominating and Governance Committee oversees GoDaddy’s sustainability strategies, practices, and programs. The Nominating and Governance Committee also reviews GoDaddy’s public disclosures on such matters, including disclosures in our Proxy Statement and annual Sustainability Report. The Nominating and Governance Committee regularly reports to the Board on these topics.

The Compensation and Human Capital Committee assists the Board in its oversight of human capital management, including diversity matters and our assessment of pay parity across our employees.

The Compensation and Human Capital Committee reports regularly to the Board on these topics.

EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT – LEVEL OVERSIGHT 

Management oversees the progress of corporate sustainability programs and practices as they relate to key areas of our business.

Our senior legal leadership reports regularly to the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee on GoDaddy’s sustainability programs and practices, including progress on goals such as our emissions reductions.

Members of our Sustainability Working Group (as described to the right) report directly to members of GoDaddy’s management, sharing ongoing updates on relevant sustainability topics, as needed. Members of management elevate sustainability-related topics to their executive team leaders where relevant.

SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP 

Our Sustainability Working Group is composed of leaders across the company.

The Sustainability Working Group is responsible for driving progress across our priority topics, supporting sustainability disclosures, and sharing relevant matters to inform and guide the business. The Sustainability Working Group is comprised of leaders representing GoDaddy’s priority topics across the company and is chaired by the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Team. It also supports our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and transparent disclosures.

To learn more, read our 2023 Sustainability Report.

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About this Report 

The GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching corporate mission and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2023. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our website and our annual Sustainability Report. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting ESG@GoDaddy.com.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector. We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please review the Frameworks and Metrics section.

HORGEN, Switzerland, May 20, 2024 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: DOW), Henkel Adhesive Technologies, and Kraton Corporation, have achieved a reduction in product carbon footprint for two of Henkel’s North American flagship products for end-of-line packaging: TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M.

TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M LE formulas designed biobased alternatives reduce the adhesives’ cradle-to-gate carbon footprint by 25%i compared to the legacy products. This reduced footprint is enabled by a proprietary formulation of Kraton’s SYLVALITE™ 2200 biobased tackifiers developed with REvolution™ rosin ester technology and Dow’s AFFINITY™ GA polyolefin elastomers. The lower emission formulations maintain equivalent performance and food safe properties customers expect from the legacy designs.

“At Kraton, we understand the importance of sustainability in today’s adhesive and packaging markets,” said Minco van Breevoort, Kraton Pine Chemicals President. “Supplying Henkel with our REvolution™ technology and biobased tackifiers reflects our long-standing dedication to innovating solutions that satisfy customer needs and reduce environmental impact. We take pride in driving the transition towards sustainable adhesive and packaging solutions.” Sustainable products often carry a premium price due to higher manufacturing costs and increased regulatory pressure for Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting. By investing in lower carbon emission formulations, Henkel, Kraton and Dow are meeting consumer demand for sustainable packaging and making these solutions more attainable for consumer goods manufacturers. As a result of the combined investment, TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M LE will be available to existing customers at no additional costii.

“Henkel has been leading the efforts on sustainable solutions which promote emission reduction, circularity and safety. Sustainability is not just our responsibility to future generations but integral to our long-term success as a company,” explains Ulla Hüppe, Head of Sustainability for Adhesive Technologies at Henkel. “By working with Kraton and Dow, we are able to offer lower emission solutions and establish new industry precedence.”

“We believe in the power of collaboration with like-minded companies who share Dow’s values and ambition. With Henkel and Kraton, we’re not just forging collaborations, we’re creating a sustainable ecosystem. We’re proud to be setting a precedent of working together with other Press Information industry leaders to drive change and bring value to customers,” said Haley Lowry, Global Director Sustainability, Dow.

Kraton’s REvolution™ is an innovative technology platform designed to deliver enhanced color performance and oxidative stability in biobased tackifiers such as Kraton’s SYLVALITE™ 2200. The technology provides a sustainable alternative to fossil-based products, enabling formulators to achieve a high biobased content and a low carbon footprint. Dow’s AFFINITY™ GA offers advanced performance for extreme temperatures in packaging. The TECHNOMELT ® product portfolio includes other biobased formulations, as well as innovative low temperature hot melt adhesive formulations.

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About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. 

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The Adhesive Technologies business unit is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in hair care and laundry & home care in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2022, Henkel reported sales of more than 22 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.3 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 50,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com

About Kraton

Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton’s polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing products. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company’s pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks, and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in over 70 countries worldwide. More information at www.kraton.com

*Kraton, REvolution, and SYLVALITE the Kraton logo and design are all trademarks of Kraton Corporation, or its subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.

Photo material is available at www.henkel.com/press

For further information, please contact:

Dow 
Virginie Wengler 
+41 787 84 17 24 
vwengler@dow.com

HENKEL 
Erica Cooper 
+1 475 299 8564 
Erica.Cooper@henkel.com

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i – NOTE: Carbon footprint calculation estimated cradle-to-gate from Henkel’s internal LCA assessment, excluding emissions in the use phase and end of life. Due to accounting for biogenic CO2 uptake and other net biogenic emissions in constituents of our adhesive, shown CO2 impact can be used only on product level, not on corporate level. Further details are required to derive resp. claims for customer-specific reporting. 
ii – NOTE: Cost fluctuations may arise as an effect of prevailing market conditions and the interplay of supply and demand factors to which may change the price

HORGEN, Switzerland, May 20, 2024 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: DOW), Henkel Adhesive Technologies, and Kraton Corporation, have achieved a reduction in product carbon footprint for two of Henkel’s North American flagship products for end-of-line packaging: TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M.

TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M LE formulas designed biobased alternatives reduce the adhesives’ cradle-to-gate carbon footprint by 25%i compared to the legacy products. This reduced footprint is enabled by a proprietary formulation of Kraton’s SYLVALITE™ 2200 biobased tackifiers developed with REvolution™ rosin ester technology and Dow’s AFFINITY™ GA polyolefin elastomers. The lower emission formulations maintain equivalent performance and food safe properties customers expect from the legacy designs.

“At Kraton, we understand the importance of sustainability in today’s adhesive and packaging markets,” said Minco van Breevoort, Kraton Pine Chemicals President. “Supplying Henkel with our REvolution™ technology and biobased tackifiers reflects our long-standing dedication to innovating solutions that satisfy customer needs and reduce environmental impact. We take pride in driving the transition towards sustainable adhesive and packaging solutions.” Sustainable products often carry a premium price due to higher manufacturing costs and increased regulatory pressure for Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting. By investing in lower carbon emission formulations, Henkel, Kraton and Dow are meeting consumer demand for sustainable packaging and making these solutions more attainable for consumer goods manufacturers. As a result of the combined investment, TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 106M LE will be available to existing customers at no additional costii.

“Henkel has been leading the efforts on sustainable solutions which promote emission reduction, circularity and safety. Sustainability is not just our responsibility to future generations but integral to our long-term success as a company,” explains Ulla Hüppe, Head of Sustainability for Adhesive Technologies at Henkel. “By working with Kraton and Dow, we are able to offer lower emission solutions and establish new industry precedence.”

“We believe in the power of collaboration with like-minded companies who share Dow’s values and ambition. With Henkel and Kraton, we’re not just forging collaborations, we’re creating a sustainable ecosystem. We’re proud to be setting a precedent of working together with other Press Information industry leaders to drive change and bring value to customers,” said Haley Lowry, Global Director Sustainability, Dow.

Kraton’s REvolution™ is an innovative technology platform designed to deliver enhanced color performance and oxidative stability in biobased tackifiers such as Kraton’s SYLVALITE™ 2200. The technology provides a sustainable alternative to fossil-based products, enabling formulators to achieve a high biobased content and a low carbon footprint. Dow’s AFFINITY™ GA offers advanced performance for extreme temperatures in packaging. The TECHNOMELT ® product portfolio includes other biobased formulations, as well as innovative low temperature hot melt adhesive formulations.

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About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. 

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The Adhesive Technologies business unit is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in hair care and laundry & home care in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2022, Henkel reported sales of more than 22 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.3 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 50,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com

About Kraton

Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton’s polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing products. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company’s pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks, and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in over 70 countries worldwide. More information at www.kraton.com

*Kraton, REvolution, and SYLVALITE the Kraton logo and design are all trademarks of Kraton Corporation, or its subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.

Photo material is available at www.henkel.com/press

For further information, please contact:

Dow 
Virginie Wengler 
+41 787 84 17 24 
vwengler@dow.com

HENKEL 
Erica Cooper 
+1 475 299 8564 
Erica.Cooper@henkel.com

_____________________________

i – NOTE: Carbon footprint calculation estimated cradle-to-gate from Henkel’s internal LCA assessment, excluding emissions in the use phase and end of life. Due to accounting for biogenic CO2 uptake and other net biogenic emissions in constituents of our adhesive, shown CO2 impact can be used only on product level, not on corporate level. Further details are required to derive resp. claims for customer-specific reporting. 
ii – NOTE: Cost fluctuations may arise as an effect of prevailing market conditions and the interplay of supply and demand factors to which may change the price

Lewisville High School (Lewisville Independent School District) students, participating in the INCubatoredu program, competed in their Final Pitch Night at the Technology, Exploration & Career Center – West in Lewisville, Texas on April 25, 2024. Hopeful entrepreneurs were vying for a total of $5,000 in seed funds to help take their business to the next level. The program is in its sixth year, sponsored by financial contributions from Mary Kay, Inc., City of Lewisville, and M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation.

The program encourages student participants with aspirations of becoming future entrepreneurs to create real businesses, with real money. From ideation and evaluating market competitors to comparing price points and target consumers – students create and implement their businesses using the principles learned in the class curriculum.

The curriculum, based on the nationally renowned INCubatoredu program, helps students develop their own business models with the help of local professionals to mentor throughout their business creation journey. The course utilizes lean startup methodology to teach business concepts. This method favors shortened product development cycles to rapidly discover if a business model is viable using experimentation, iterative product releases and validated learning. Students learn by using a hands-on approach while business leaders provide coaching to pivot when needed. The final exam is a “Shark Tank”-style pitch to judges who dole out prize money for top businesses.

The year-long program enrolled 14 individuals and teams, six of which presented their final business ideas ranging from handmade press-on nails to a streetwear clothing brand in hopes of taking home the grand prize money as seed funding to further their business.

Final Pitch Night Prize Winners: 

First Place ($2,500) – Coretta Williams (Senior) for her custom press-on nail business, Retta’s Beauty.Second Place ($1,500) – Jaylen Waters (Junior) for his streetwear brand, Exclusive StylezThird Place ($1,000) – Benny Perez, Kal-el Martinez and Jayce Gonzalez (Juniors) for mobile carwash and detail services, Doorstep Auto Detailing.Fan Favorite ($1,000) – Emily Najera and Martin Quintanilla-Velasquez (Juniors) for eco-friendly pet beds created from textile waste, EcoPaws.Additional Awards – ($200) Aidan Mills (Junior) for custom carved taillights, Rayfall; ($500) Jesus Barrios (Senior) and Julie Najera (Senior) for cleaning product, Double Duster.

The curriculum funds were made possible through a grant from the M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation as well as an investment from Mary Kay, Inc.

“Lewisville Independent School District is proud to offer this unique opportunity to our students. INCubatoredu truly sets students up for success as they learn by doing. We cannot thank Mary Kay and our other partners enough for their unwavering support of this great program,” said Lindsay Ayers, Business Partnerships, Lewisville Independent School District.

This program is made possible through a 10-year commitment between Lewisville Independent School District / Lewisville Education Fund (LEF) and Mary Kay, Inc. The funding covers the annual dues of the INCubatoredu program, seed money for students to start and grow their businesses, and the Final Pitch Night seed fund investment for students to further their business pursuits.

International Paper announced the progress on its Vision 2030 sustainability targets and published reporting against the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosures and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2024 /3BL/ – International Paper released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which illustrates the progress made on our Vision 2030 goals and outlines our commitment to building a better future for people, the planet and our company.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9262852-international-paper-publishes-2023-sustainability-report/

For more than 125 years, IP has championed the sustainable management of natural resources. As part of its commitment to build a better future, IP advances its Vision 2030 goals and targets in order to deliver sustainable outcomes through our businesses.

“Guided by Vision 2030, our sustainability framework, IP has continuously worked alongside customers and strategic partners to become a leader in renewable fiber-based solutions and to help facilitate a low carbon, circular economy,” said Sophie Beckham, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, International Paper.

International Paper reported pursuant to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and also responded to CDP’s (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate Change, Forest and Water Security questionnaires to transparently disclose risks and opportunities in those core areas of sustainability.

Learn more about how International Paper address these risks in the Sustainable Operations and TCFD Index sections of this report and see the Annual Performance Summary for more information.

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

Keysight’s device security research lab can now conduct vehicle type approval evaluations under UN R155 / R156 regulationsAutomotive security regulations become a requirement for all new vehicles produced for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe countries beginning July 2024

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 20, 2024 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), device security research lab, Riscure Security Solutions, has received formal approval from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) to become a designated technical service provider for approval of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) R155 and R156 regulations.

Created by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), the UNECE R155 and R156 regulations establish cybersecurity and software update requirements to strengthen the safety and security of automotive systems. UN R155 outlines cybersecurity requirements for vehicle manufacturers and applies to specific vehicle types across all phases of development, production, and post-production. UN R156 specifies software update requirements for vehicle manufacturers and applies to specific vehicle types exclusively during the post-production phase, excluding the development and production phases.

Through this approval, Riscure Security Solutions can now conduct vehicle type approvals according to the UNECE WP.29 regulations, which become a requirement for all new vehicles produced beginning July 2024 for all UNECE countries. Achieving UN R155 and UN R156 compliance from the RDW agency covers vehicles in all 27 European Union countries and 37 countries worldwide, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

With Riscure Security Solutions, Keysight further expands its support for automakers and the entire automotive supply chain, providing a comprehensive range of solutions to assess vehicle safety, security, performance, and compliance throughout the complete life cycle of the products.

Marc Witteman, Director of the Device Security Research Lab at Keysight, said: “When we evaluate a component or a system for potential security vulnerabilities, we take into account existing threats and capabilities of an adversary, as well as attack types that may become relevant in the future. Being prepared for the threats of tomorrow is critical in automotive, where the average life cycle of a component is often measured in decades. Approval from RDW marks an important milestone for Keysight, solidifying our position as a trusted partner in ensuring vehicle safety, security, and regulatory compliance.”

About Keysight Technologies

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.