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Update: December 10, 2023

T-Mobile’s Community Support team will be visiting the following locations on Monday, December 11, to offer Wi-Fi and critical supplies including blankets, device charging, portable battery packs and charging cables:

Mosaic Church, 1020 Garrettsburg Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CTT-Mobile Store, 2644 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT

December 10, 2023

Our hearts are with those impacted by a series of tornadoes that wreaked havoc in middle Tennessee Saturday night, causing widespread destruction in Montgomery, Sumner and Davidson counties. As the affected communities begin rebuilding, T-Mobile is working to ensure critical connectivity is available and providing support for our customers during this crucial period:

T-Mobile’s Community Support teams mobilized early this morning to bring supplies to Clarksville. Emergency response vehicles will offer free Wi-Fi, charging stations, charging cables and more.Our network has minimal impact but a small number of sites in the Hendersonville corridor where the tornadoes hit are currently down due to local power outages. Our Emergency Management teams will work to restore impacted sites as conditions safely allow, including transporting generators to the area, and will continue to closely monitor.The T-Mobile Emergency Response Team is engaging with numerous state and local officials, first responders and organizations. Agencies needing communications assistance can reach out to our 24-hour emergency hotline at 888-639-0020 or email at ERTRequests@T-Mobile.com.

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See our newsroom for more information on T-Mobile’s 2023 Emergency Response

SAINT PAUL, Minn., December 11, 2023 /3BL/ – On December 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations. Methane is considered a “super pollutant” and is a major contributor to current warming from human activities. This rule aims to make sharp cuts to methane emissions, resulting in near-immediate climate benefits.

The issuance of the Rule updated and strengthened standards for methane and other air pollutants from new, modified, or reconstructed sources. Nearly 1 million comments were received throughout the rulemaking process and the Agency believes that the Rule promotes technical innovation, while allowing the industry time to identify and integrate the necessary equipment or processes required for compliance. The Rule requires frequent monitoring and repair of methane leaks, specifically targeting routine venting and/or flaring from oil wells, storage tanks or vessels, and production facilities, and establishes a program for third-party monitoring of so-called, super-emitters.

Integration of the Rule has been established through the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOb (referred to as ‘Quad Ob’) and applies to sources that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after December 6, 2022. Existing sources are regulated under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOc (Quad 0c). Quad 0c sets forth the guidelines for individual states to adopt, or alternatively, presents the requirements by which states can follow in establishing their own regulations.

Whether a source is new or existing will heavily influence compliance deadlines, as new source requirements go into effect 60 days from rule publication. Compliance for existing sources is required no later than 36 months after the state plans are due to the EPA (due 2 years following Rule publication), thereby providing up to 5 years for existing sources to come into compliance with the Rule.

Questions? Antea Group can assist your Team with the interpretation of the NSPS Rule and help you determine the applicability of the rule and identify compliance obligations. Please contact us today!

To learn more about the new rule, visit the US EPA’s website.

About Antea Group

Antea®Group is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. Lastly, we maintain a global perspective on ESG issues through not only our work with multinational clients, but also through our sister organizations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. Learn more at us.anteagroup.com. 

CHICAGO, December 11, 2023 /3BL/ – For five remarkable years, Motorola Solutions employees have come together in the spirit of giving back to communities where they live and work – with a competitive twist – during Global Months of Service (GMOS), led by the Motorola Solutions Foundation.

Each September and October, employees in all regions and organizations complete in-person and virtual volunteer activities. At the end of the eight weeks, both the organization and region with the greatest level of volunteer engagement and volunteer hours logged directed a $40,000 USD grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to a charitable partner of their choice.

This year, employees engaged in volunteer service in record-breaking numbers, supporting over 300 volunteer projects in 43 countries.

Highlights include:

More than 1 in 4 Motorola Solutions employees participated in GMOS, a 26% increase YoY60,000+ volunteer hours logged, a 27% increase YoY75+ employee team captains with the Motorola Solutions Foundation to spearhead and encourage participation across their teamsMore than $250,000 USD in Foundation donations as a result of volunteer project sponsorships

Project highlights include:

Acts of Kindness: 
Virtual: Through our partnership with Project Helping, nearly 600 employees completed virtual care packages for seniors, veterans and cancer patients.

Hunger Relief: 
United States: 100 Motorola Solutions employees in Chicago, Boston, New York and Dallas came together to help pack six million meals in support of 9/11 Day.

Humanitarian Helpers: 
United Kingdom: United Kingdom-based Motorolans volunteered at Wakefield Hospice Warehouse to sort clothes and other items for resale in the hospice retail outlets.

Let’s Get Physical! Health and Wellness Causes 
Texas: The Allen, TX office collaborated with The National Breast Cancer Foundation to pack 100 kits that included written encouragement cards and gift items for individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment.

The Environment: 
Global: Nearly 500 Motorola Solutions employees dedicated two hours to cleaning up their local community for our third annual global cleanup initiative and led in-person projects in 11 locations globally. 

Youth Outreach: 
Australia: Employees in Australia packed 405 primary school backpacks for disadvantaged children with lunchboxes, exercise books, art supplies, dental hygiene kits and more for Dandelions WA. 

First Responder Appreciation: 
New York: Employees came together to enhance the Friends of Firefighters building. Friends of Firefighters provides free counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. 

Animal Allies 
South Florida: Employees partnered with the Humane Society of Broward County to make treats for foster pets, clean kennels and socialize with the animal shelter’s furry friends awaiting adoption.

Thank you to all Motorola Solutions employees and local nonprofit partners who help make Global Months of Service an outstanding success each and every year.

About the Motorola Solutions Foundation 
As the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, the Motorola Solutions Foundation partners with organizations around the globe to create safer cities and equitable, thriving communities. We focus on giving back through strategic grants, employee volunteerism and other community investment initiatives. Our strategic grants program supports organizations that offer first responder programming and technology and engineering education, and align to our values of accountability, innovation, impact, diversity and inclusion. The Foundation is one of the many ways in which the company is solving for safer communities. For more information on Motorola Solutions corporate and foundation giving, visit: www.motorolasolutions.com/foundation

About Motorola Solutions 
Motorola Solutions is solving for safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere – at www.motorolasolutions.com.

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AMD recently partnered with professional soccer team Austin FC, EK Fluid Gaming and two educational organizations to welcome more than 100 students and educational staff for a hands-on day of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning in celebration of National STEM Day in the United States. To participants’ great excitement, the event was hosted at the team’s major league stadium in Austin, Texas.

More than 50 AMD volunteers guided sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from Manor New Tech Middle School and Breakthrough Central Texas through the process of building a computer. The students learned how to install AMD RyzenTM 7000 Series CPUs and AMD RadeonTM GPUs along with all the other components to build a PC. Student and volunteer cheers echoed throughout the room as teams powered up their completed systems and witnessed their achievement as the colorful RGB displays started to glow.

“We are honored to partner with local school districts, companies and community leaders and volunteers to provide opportunities to spark creativity and interest in a variety of postsecondary pathways. Through our partnership with AMD, Breakthrough students engage in STEM out-of-school learning, hands-on projects, and have the opportunity to learn about STEM career paths thanks to activities and guidance shared by AMD volunteers. Together, we are helping create first-generation college aspirants and supporting today’s students to become tomorrow’s leader,” remarked Michael Griffith, Executive Director of Breakthrough Central Texas.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, STEM careers are projected to grow nearly 11 percent from 2022-2032, outpacing the rate of non-STEM careers by more than 4 times. With 2022 median wages for STEM careers more than double that of non-STEM careers, AMD wants to help prepare the next generation of students for and help them envision themselves in STEM professions. As part of the company’s Digital Impact goal to benefit 100 million people by 2025, AMD invests in STEM education programs like this computer build to get technology into students’ hands and allow it to ignite imagination and exploration.

“AMD is proud to work with our partners to create an event that highlights the importance of STEM education. This is a great way to introduce students to new careers and new possibilities – all while having fun. We want students to walk away feeling curious and empowered and take that with them throughout their educational journey,” said Susan Moore, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Government Affairs at AMD.

The 20 new computer systems assembled at the event will continue to pay it forward as a donation to Manor New Tech Middle School. These computers will support nearly 400 students in their Career and Technical Education Programs, and the students who built them will have the joy of seeing their handiwork inspire other students for years to come.

For more information on STEM initiatives at AMD, please visit: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/digital-impact.html

AMD recently partnered with professional soccer team Austin FC, EK Fluid Gaming and two educational organizations to welcome more than 100 students and educational staff for a hands-on day of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning in celebration of National STEM Day in the United States. To participants’ great excitement, the event was hosted at the team’s major league stadium in Austin, Texas.

More than 50 AMD volunteers guided sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from Manor New Tech Middle School and Breakthrough Central Texas through the process of building a computer. The students learned how to install AMD RyzenTM 7000 Series CPUs and AMD RadeonTM GPUs along with all the other components to build a PC. Student and volunteer cheers echoed throughout the room as teams powered up their completed systems and witnessed their achievement as the colorful RGB displays started to glow.

“We are honored to partner with local school districts, companies and community leaders and volunteers to provide opportunities to spark creativity and interest in a variety of postsecondary pathways. Through our partnership with AMD, Breakthrough students engage in STEM out-of-school learning, hands-on projects, and have the opportunity to learn about STEM career paths thanks to activities and guidance shared by AMD volunteers. Together, we are helping create first-generation college aspirants and supporting today’s students to become tomorrow’s leader,” remarked Michael Griffith, Executive Director of Breakthrough Central Texas.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, STEM careers are projected to grow nearly 11 percent from 2022-2032, outpacing the rate of non-STEM careers by more than 4 times. With 2022 median wages for STEM careers more than double that of non-STEM careers, AMD wants to help prepare the next generation of students for and help them envision themselves in STEM professions. As part of the company’s Digital Impact goal to benefit 100 million people by 2025, AMD invests in STEM education programs like this computer build to get technology into students’ hands and allow it to ignite imagination and exploration.

“AMD is proud to work with our partners to create an event that highlights the importance of STEM education. This is a great way to introduce students to new careers and new possibilities – all while having fun. We want students to walk away feeling curious and empowered and take that with them throughout their educational journey,” said Susan Moore, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Government Affairs at AMD.

The 20 new computer systems assembled at the event will continue to pay it forward as a donation to Manor New Tech Middle School. These computers will support nearly 400 students in their Career and Technical Education Programs, and the students who built them will have the joy of seeing their handiwork inspire other students for years to come.

For more information on STEM initiatives at AMD, please visit: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/digital-impact.html

Read Climate Horizon: Opportunities for a Greener World in the Middle East

The following explores two future perspectives for the decarbonization of the Middle East by 2060, scientifically accounting for multiple uncertain variables which directly alter the region’s future energy demand.

Net Zero Scenario: This scenario takes stock of current commitments from several countries of the Gulf region to reach a net zero economy by mid-century. It explores the role that transformations on the “demand side” of the energy system (energy services) can play in such a pathway.

New Future Scenario: This scenario assumes a more rapid development of new energy services than traditionally anticipated, stemming from both faster technology development and supportive policymaking, i.e., a more radical transformation of the region’s economy, and its impact on the energy system.

Key findings:

As the economy of the region modernizes, it also decarbonizes-resulting in an accelerated decoupling between emissions and economic wealth.Electricity represents 40-55% of final energy demand in both scenarios
Policies driven by governments in the region are more supportive of innovations captured in “New Future” which enables a more rapid scaling up of new services and technology.Around 2/3rd of final energy demand comes from 3 sectors of economic activity: buildings, road mobility, and manufacturing. Clean hydrogen, nuclear energy, and water infrastructure also have a heavy influence on energy demand; each will be additive to energy production as technologies develop.Uncertainty in manufacturing and road mobility plays a significant role in reaching a net zero economy by 2060.
Why this matters:

After decades of research, the global scientific community considers that currently observed global warming is man-made. The pace of change is unprecedented with impacts likely to rapidly materialize. The window of time to transform and secure our economy is steadily closing.

The IPCC also demonstrated that net emissions of carbon dioxide must be zeroed by mid-century (with significant abatement on other greenhouse gases), while they also must be reduced by 30-50 percent by 2030, for the world to remain on a trajectory consistent with a long-term 1.5-degree global warming ambition (SchneiderElectric, 2021a)

Schneider Electric

Vincent Petit, SVP Climate and Energy Transition Research, head of the Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute

Vincent Minier, VP Energy Transition Research, Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute

Ayman Ismail, VP Government Relations & Strategy, United Arab Emirates, Schneider Electric

Enerdata

Jacques Despres, Project Manager, Global Energy Forecasting, Enerdata

Quentin Bchini, Project Manager, Global Energy Forecasting, Enerdata

Magali Mellon, Project Specialist, Global Energy Forecasting, Enerdata

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

www.se.com

Discover the newest perspectives shaping sustainability, electricity 4.0, and next generation automation on Schneider Electric Insights.

Read Climate Horizon: Opportunities for a Greener World in the Middle East

The following explores two future perspectives for the decarbonization of the Middle East by 2060, scientifically accounting for multiple uncertain variables which directly alter the region’s future energy demand.

Net Zero Scenario: This scenario takes stock of current commitments from several countries of the Gulf region to reach a net zero economy by mid-century. It explores the role that transformations on the “demand side” of the energy system (energy services) can play in such a pathway.

New Future Scenario: This scenario assumes a more rapid development of new energy services than traditionally anticipated, stemming from both faster technology development and supportive policymaking, i.e., a more radical transformation of the region’s economy, and its impact on the energy system.

Key findings:

As the economy of the region modernizes, it also decarbonizes-resulting in an accelerated decoupling between emissions and economic wealth.Electricity represents 40-55% of final energy demand in both scenarios
Policies driven by governments in the region are more supportive of innovations captured in “New Future” which enables a more rapid scaling up of new services and technology.Around 2/3rd of final energy demand comes from 3 sectors of economic activity: buildings, road mobility, and manufacturing. Clean hydrogen, nuclear energy, and water infrastructure also have a heavy influence on energy demand; each will be additive to energy production as technologies develop.Uncertainty in manufacturing and road mobility plays a significant role in reaching a net zero economy by 2060.
Why this matters:

After decades of research, the global scientific community considers that currently observed global warming is man-made. The pace of change is unprecedented with impacts likely to rapidly materialize. The window of time to transform and secure our economy is steadily closing.

The IPCC also demonstrated that net emissions of carbon dioxide must be zeroed by mid-century (with significant abatement on other greenhouse gases), while they also must be reduced by 30-50 percent by 2030, for the world to remain on a trajectory consistent with a long-term 1.5-degree global warming ambition (SchneiderElectric, 2021a)

Schneider Electric

Vincent Petit, SVP Climate and Energy Transition Research, head of the Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute

Vincent Minier, VP Energy Transition Research, Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute

Ayman Ismail, VP Government Relations & Strategy, United Arab Emirates, Schneider Electric

Enerdata

Jacques Despres, Project Manager, Global Energy Forecasting, Enerdata

Quentin Bchini, Project Manager, Global Energy Forecasting, Enerdata

Magali Mellon, Project Specialist, Global Energy Forecasting, Enerdata

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

www.se.com

Discover the newest perspectives shaping sustainability, electricity 4.0, and next generation automation on Schneider Electric Insights.

December 11, 2023 /3BL/ – Griffith Foods, a global food development partner, proudly announces its participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP28), taking place in Dubai, UAE, from November 30th to December 12th. This year’s COP28 is a groundbreaking event, prioritizing discussions on the sustainability of food systems and their critical role in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

COP28 has designated December 10th focus as Food, Agriculture, and Water. Under the COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda, the UAE encourages global leaders to endorse the COP28 Declaration on Resilient Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, and Climate Action.

Griffith Foods is committed to supporting the Call to Action on Transforming Food Systems for People, Nature, and Climate (CTA). This aligns with their transformative 2030 Aspirations action plan that Griffith Foods recently launched. They have also signed the World Business Council on Sustainable Development Business Statement of Action.

Embracing a transformative mindset, Griffith Foods is dedicated to creating sustainable food system networks, fostering a nutritious and sustainable product portfolio, and serving the underserved. This commitment is an outcome of the organization’s strategic business planning, aligning with sustainability commitments made in 2020 and drawing from more than 100 years of experience as a product development partner to global food businesses.

Key components of Griffith Foods’ 2030 Aspirations that support the Call to Action include:

Partnering to create sustainable food system networks to restore natureScaling regenerative farming practices to 1 million acresAdvancing towards Net Zero (across Scope 1, 2 & 3) by 2040 (received SBti verification of interim 2030 targets in line with 1.5 degrees)Improving the livelihoods of 25,000 small-scale farmers and familiesCreating a positive impact on our people and the planet with our productsDeveloping a nutritious and sustainable portfolio with 80% sustainably sourced ingredientsImproving 60% of products to globally accepted nutritious guidelinesDevoting 10% of products to provide taste, texture, and nutrition for alternative proteins.Creating new markets and serving the economically and nutritiously underserved by developing nutritious, affordable, and accessible products for consumers in needFocusing initially on the elderly, children, discounted retail consumers, and emergency food aid recipients.

Griffith Foods’ 2030 Aspirations the company’s, action plan to nourish the world — proudly contributes to the broader global effort to advance sustainable food systems, demonstrating the shared commitment to positive impacts on both people and the planet.

Brian Griffith, Executive Chairman of Griffith Foods, said “We are committed to working throughout our operations and value chain to accelerate our actions to achieve sustainable food systems that deliver significant progress for people, nature and climate. We do this by sourcing sustainable raw materials used in our nutritious and delicious blends, supporting our customers in providing healthier, more affordable food products to consumers.”

We call on our industry peers, governments, and non-state actors to join the Call to Action and work with us to co-create and drive widescale and systemic adoption that strengthens and builds sustainable food system networks.

Griffith Foods 
For food companies around the world, Griffith Foods is a global product development partner specializing in high-quality food ingredients. Driven by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World™ we are committed to helping our customers create better products – and a better, more sustainable world. Headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA, Griffith Foods operates in over 30 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. We specialize in building strong partnerships with our customers to create great food consumers love. Join Griffith Foods in Creating Better Together™ www.griffithfoods.com

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December 11, 2023 /3BL/ – Griffith Foods, a global food development partner, proudly announces its participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP28), taking place in Dubai, UAE, from November 30th to December 12th. This year’s COP28 is a groundbreaking event, prioritizing discussions on the sustainability of food systems and their critical role in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

COP28 has designated December 10th focus as Food, Agriculture, and Water. Under the COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda, the UAE encourages global leaders to endorse the COP28 Declaration on Resilient Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, and Climate Action.

Griffith Foods is committed to supporting the Call to Action on Transforming Food Systems for People, Nature, and Climate (CTA). This aligns with their transformative 2030 Aspirations action plan that Griffith Foods recently launched. They have also signed the World Business Council on Sustainable Development Business Statement of Action.

Embracing a transformative mindset, Griffith Foods is dedicated to creating sustainable food system networks, fostering a nutritious and sustainable product portfolio, and serving the underserved. This commitment is an outcome of the organization’s strategic business planning, aligning with sustainability commitments made in 2020 and drawing from more than 100 years of experience as a product development partner to global food businesses.

Key components of Griffith Foods’ 2030 Aspirations that support the Call to Action include:

Partnering to create sustainable food system networks to restore natureScaling regenerative farming practices to 1 million acresAdvancing towards Net Zero (across Scope 1, 2 & 3) by 2040 (received SBti verification of interim 2030 targets in line with 1.5 degrees)Improving the livelihoods of 25,000 small-scale farmers and familiesCreating a positive impact on our people and the planet with our productsDeveloping a nutritious and sustainable portfolio with 80% sustainably sourced ingredientsImproving 60% of products to globally accepted nutritious guidelinesDevoting 10% of products to provide taste, texture, and nutrition for alternative proteins.Creating new markets and serving the economically and nutritiously underserved by developing nutritious, affordable, and accessible products for consumers in needFocusing initially on the elderly, children, discounted retail consumers, and emergency food aid recipients.

Griffith Foods’ 2030 Aspirations the company’s, action plan to nourish the world — proudly contributes to the broader global effort to advance sustainable food systems, demonstrating the shared commitment to positive impacts on both people and the planet.

Brian Griffith, Executive Chairman of Griffith Foods, said “We are committed to working throughout our operations and value chain to accelerate our actions to achieve sustainable food systems that deliver significant progress for people, nature and climate. We do this by sourcing sustainable raw materials used in our nutritious and delicious blends, supporting our customers in providing healthier, more affordable food products to consumers.”

We call on our industry peers, governments, and non-state actors to join the Call to Action and work with us to co-create and drive widescale and systemic adoption that strengthens and builds sustainable food system networks.

Griffith Foods 
For food companies around the world, Griffith Foods is a global product development partner specializing in high-quality food ingredients. Driven by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World™ we are committed to helping our customers create better products – and a better, more sustainable world. Headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA, Griffith Foods operates in over 30 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. We specialize in building strong partnerships with our customers to create great food consumers love. Join Griffith Foods in Creating Better Together™ www.griffithfoods.com

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LOVELAND, OHIO, December 11, 2023 /3BL/ – For two weeks in November, Fifth Third employees across greater Cincinnati and the Bank’s footprint showed their love for local small businesses by entering them in a sweepstakes to win a $53,000 grant. The Bank is pleased to announce one of the winners is RODI Italian.

“I am so proud of how our local employees showed up big for small businesses this holiday season,” said Tim Elsbrock, Fifth Third regional president in Cincinnati. “RODI Italian is a beloved restaurant in Loveland, and I look forward to seeing how this grant can help them grow their businesses and continue to thrive in their community.”

Fifth Third employees submitted nearly 2,200 entries in the sweepstakes by sharing photos and #love53 on social media. Visit Fifth Third’s Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn to see the entries or follow #love53.

RODI opened in February 2021 and specializes in homemade pastas, Neapolitan pizza, fresh seafood, craft cocktails and local espresso.

“This is a true testament to the wonderful work our team does,” said RODI owner Jo Beyersdorfer. “Everyone is so dedicated and hardworking, and the community is so supportive and embracing. We are honored, and truly appreciate Fifth Third’s dedication to small businesses like ours.”

Fifth Third employee, Corinne Byrd, a Community Reinvestment Act program manager, nominated RODI by posting on her LinkedIn profile. Byrd said she chose the restaurant for the sweepstakes because she had heard how amazing the food was and a friend is the manager.

Byrd went a little further with the Fifth Third love, leaving a $53 tip on her meal. This was another part of Fifth Third’s small business appreciation campaign, for employees in the greater Cincinnati area. Employees could “shop on their time and tip on Fifth Third’s dime.” The tip will be reimbursed by the Bank.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com.