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TORONTO and NEW YORK, November 1, 2023 /3BL/ – CIBC today announced it has been awarded WELL Certification at the Platinum level for its new global headquarters from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This achievement places the bank’s workspace at CIBC SQUARE as the largest workplace to achieve WELL Certification at the Platinum level across all sectors in Canada and in the financial sector, globally.

The WELL Building Standard (WELL) is the premier building standard to focus on enhancing people’s health and well-being through the buildings where we live, work and play. WELL Platinum Certification represents the highest pinnacle of health achievement across WELL’s 10 core concepts that include: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community.

“We are very proud to be recognized for our incredible new workplace at CIBC SQUARE,” said Veni Iozzo, Executive Vice-President, Enterprise Real Estate and Workplace Transformation. “Much attention to detail went into designing our space with a commitment to providing our employees with the best health and well-being amenities and standards.”

Some of the performance features that contributed to this award include:
• Dedicated spaces designed to enhance employee wellness including well-being rooms, reflection rooms, rejuvenation corners and a lactation suite
• Sit-stand workstations located along windows so all employees have access to natural light
• Healthy nourishment options available to all employees in their workspaces
• Annual monitoring and testing of air, water and thermal quality standards
• Accessibility and universal design elements that exceed standards

“Leaders in the financial sector understand the value of creating healthy spaces for their clients and more resilient workplaces for their employees,” said Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI. “We applaud CIBC’s achievement of WELL Certification at the highest level, signaling their commitment to people-first places.”

In addition to achieving WELL Certification at the Platinum level from the IWBI, CIBC’s workspace at CIBC SQUARE is also LEED Platinum Certified, the highest level of achievement under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building rating system.

About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 13 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network and locations across Canada, with offices in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found here.

About the International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people first places to advance a global culture of health. IWBI mobilizes its community through the administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and its WELL ratings, management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources, and advocacy for policies that promote health and well-being everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

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Medtronic was named the winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2023 Citizens Awards in the Best Corporate Steward-Large Business category.

This recognition honors Medtronic’s impactful and expansive work to drive equity and “maintain good citizenship as a company,” which is a key tenet of the Medtronic Mission.

The annual Citizens Awards highlight how businesses serve as a force for good — expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society. The Best Corporate Steward Award category recognizes companies that are responsive and responsible members of society, whose overall values, operational practices, and decision-making exemplify “shared value.”

Learn more about the award recognition at: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/corporate-social-responsibility/2023-citizens-awards-winners

Medtronic was named the winner of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2023 Citizens Awards in the Best Corporate Steward-Large Business category.

This recognition honors Medtronic’s impactful and expansive work to drive equity and “maintain good citizenship as a company,” which is a key tenet of the Medtronic Mission.

The annual Citizens Awards highlight how businesses serve as a force for good — expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society. The Best Corporate Steward Award category recognizes companies that are responsive and responsible members of society, whose overall values, operational practices, and decision-making exemplify “shared value.”

Learn more about the award recognition at: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/corporate-social-responsibility/2023-citizens-awards-winners

As the title sponsor and technology consulting partner for the world’s top marathons, TCS believes in the power of fitness to change lives. Every year, countless TCS employees, partners, and customers train to run in marathons across the globe, inspiring thousands with their dedication getting to the finish line.

This year, TCS Futurist Bill Quinn, a thought leader in the potential of digital twins and other emerging technologies to transform business and society, joins that group. But, just as TCS marries technology expertise with passion for fitness, Bill is leveraging his research to create a custom training program to help him prepare for the TCS New York City Marathon.

The question Bill has set out to answer is: can a personal digital twin help an amateur runner complete his first TCS New York City Marathon?

Bill envisions his digital twin to be used to continually measure every aspect of his life, from sleep to diet to training and stride efficiency. With a digital twin in place, AI can then be leveraged to run various scenarios to recommend training modifications to optimize his performance based on unique needs and health condition.

Learn more about the range of technologies Bill is using to create his running digital twin—and his view on what could be coming in the future to make running even more technologically advanced in this new infographic.

Digital twins are an emerging technology already transforming industries and providing value to the running community, including TCS’s partnership with world-class marathoner Des Linden to create the first-ever digital twin of a long-distance runner’s heart.

Bill Quinn and thousands of others are running to the future this November for the TCS New York City Marathon. To see Bill’s progress and learn more about the marathon, visit: https://www.tcs.com/who-we-are/sports-sponsorships/tcs-nyc-marathon-technology-app

For more information about TCS and digital twins, please visit: https://www.tcs.com/who-we-are/worldwide/tcs-na/digitaltwins

As the title sponsor and technology consulting partner for the world’s top marathons, TCS believes in the power of fitness to change lives. Every year, countless TCS employees, partners, and customers train to run in marathons across the globe, inspiring thousands with their dedication getting to the finish line.

This year, TCS Futurist Bill Quinn, a thought leader in the potential of digital twins and other emerging technologies to transform business and society, joins that group. But, just as TCS marries technology expertise with passion for fitness, Bill is leveraging his research to create a custom training program to help him prepare for the TCS New York City Marathon.

The question Bill has set out to answer is: can a personal digital twin help an amateur runner complete his first TCS New York City Marathon?

Bill envisions his digital twin to be used to continually measure every aspect of his life, from sleep to diet to training and stride efficiency. With a digital twin in place, AI can then be leveraged to run various scenarios to recommend training modifications to optimize his performance based on unique needs and health condition.

Learn more about the range of technologies Bill is using to create his running digital twin—and his view on what could be coming in the future to make running even more technologically advanced in this new infographic.

Digital twins are an emerging technology already transforming industries and providing value to the running community, including TCS’s partnership with world-class marathoner Des Linden to create the first-ever digital twin of a long-distance runner’s heart.

Bill Quinn and thousands of others are running to the future this November for the TCS New York City Marathon. To see Bill’s progress and learn more about the marathon, visit: https://www.tcs.com/who-we-are/sports-sponsorships/tcs-nyc-marathon-technology-app

For more information about TCS and digital twins, please visit: https://www.tcs.com/who-we-are/worldwide/tcs-na/digitaltwins

November 2, 2023 /3BL/ – Acclaimed interdisciplinary design firm HGA recognizes the significant role the firm has in addressing climate change, fostering equity, and improving communities. HGA embraces a responsibility to generate positive, lasting impact through design. As articulated in an intentional strategic plan, HGA’s definition of design excellence extends beyond beauty and function to include climate resilience, equity, and community action—every act of design, engineering, planning, and construction plays a significant role in contributing to a common future.

“Just as the industrial revolution was the catalyst for global warming, the current wave of climate action is the catalyst for a future sustainable, resilient world,” said Ariane Laxo, Director of Sustainability. She continued, “Two hundred years from now, historians will look at this decade as the moment everything changed. We at HGA feel the weight of that responsibility and are honored to be working with so many clients who are leading this transformation.” 

Great Design is Sustainable Design

Sustainability is an integral component of great design at HGA, integrated into projects of all building types. This year, many regions have seen an acceleration of extreme heat, wildfire, and extreme rain – all impacts of climate change; action on climate has never been more urgent. Nearly 40% of global emissions are generated by the building sector; it is crucial that architects and engineers set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions. As a signatory of challenges AIA 2030, SE 2050, and MEP2040 and the AIA Materials Pledge, HGA is partnering with clients to work towards zero carbon and elevate sustainable, equitable, and resilient design solutions across all building types, in new buildings and renovations.

HGA has developed three strategic priorities to advance sustainability: strengthening the network; integrating sustainability into the design process; and establishing clear accountability measures and tracking progress.

As part of the AIA 2030 Commitment, HGA reported 325 projects in 2022, of which six met the AIA target of 80% reduction in Energy Use Intensity and 99 met or exceeded the target for Lighting Power Density. With a goal of a 55% reduction in EUI for projects reported in 2023, the firm is working towards the AIA goal of net zero on all eligible projects by 2030.

Outside of client projects, HGA has set carbon neutral targets for all firm operations, five of HGA’s thirteen offices have achieved LEED Gold or Platinum certification and recently nine have achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating by the International Well Building Institute. 

An Ongoing Commitment to Equity

Founded on the belief that diverse perspectives are integral to great design, equity is a living, breathing part of HGA. The firm is proactively working towards fostering an equitable culture, following an inclusive design process, advancing accessibility for all, and using their resources to shape a positive future for the communities they serve.

In 2023, the firm focused on developing a firmwide benchmark for equity, and from that research created five strategic priorities as HGA’s framework for equity including: building culture and capacity; developing authentic partnerships through a Diversified Supplier Partner Program; pushing the industry forward through thought leadership; contributing to the resilience of the communities they serve; and practicing holistic design.

HGA contributes to the resilience of the communities they serve by addressing inequities and disparities. The team approaches projects with empathy for users and the public, considering alternative points of view, including those that may disrupt systemic imbalances impacting communities.

Significant initiatives that have moved HGA’s company culture forward include ensuring compensation and promotion parity; holding equity training for all employees; forming local and national equity councils to bring employee voices to the table; and providing inclusive employee benefits that recognize differences in culture, gender identity, and family structure. 

Design for Social Impact

HGA strives to create a powerful impact on the social, environmental, and economic health of the communities’ employees live in. The firm’s Community Action program began in 2014 and aims to enhance the social impact of the firm’s work by providing pro bono design services and engagement workshops, mentoring, days of service, and charitable contributions.

Creating impact in communities is guided by four strategic priorities: advancing authentic engagement through pro bono design; mentoring the next generation of diverse designers; turning equity values into action through days of service; and supporting communities through charitable giving.

Making design accessible to community organizations that need assistance, but lack financial resources to acquire design services, through pro bono design and community engagement workshops is a priority for HGA. Pro bono design services and engagement workshops are offered throughout the year, free of charge, across all the firm’s offices for local nonprofit organizations, community associations/coalitions, and educational institutions.

The firm’s Community Action group collaborates with equity leadership to create partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions to help expose a diverse body of students to careers in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The firm contributes 3% of their net profits to charitable giving each year through the Community Action program. 

A Sense of Responsibility and Urgency

Creating a sustainable, equitable world for all is a collective endeavor and HGA is moving the needle with intention and urgency. Change at this scale requires public commitments, collaboration, and transparency. The AEC industry, in partnership with clients, can evolve the built environment to better address climate change and social inequities if they challenge themselves and each other and demand action and accountability.

Sustainability, equity, and community action are a vital part of HGA’s values and culture.

Read the full Impact Report for more details on HGA’s impact in 2022 and 2023. 

A thousand donors. A thousand dollars each.

This year’s goal? Three million dollars in funding—by women, for women—toward science, technology, education and mathematics (STEM) careers.

Edmonton’s NorQuest College is playing an instrumental role in helping women pursue STEM careers—and it’s largely thanks to the 1000 Women movement.

In 2010, NorQuest College wanted to create a movement to break down barriers for learners. The college sought out 1,000 women who could contribute $1,000 apiece to reach its $1-million goal.

Today, 1000 Women is flourishing—and the most recent campaign, 1000Women4STEM, has a 2023 fundraising goal of $3 million to support 150 women, and those who identify as women, on their academic journey. 1000Women4STEM aims to create inclusion in the field of STEM—by offering fully funded diplomas to women who have the potential and enthusiasm for a STEM-related education, but lack the financial means to pursue it.

The 1000 Women Inspiring Possibilities event, the group’s largest fundraiser of the year, is set for Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Edmonton.

“I’ve been privileged to witness firsthand the transformative impact that 1000 Women has had on supporting a more inclusive, diverse STEM industry—one where all women have a seat at the table,” says Jamie O’Connell, the campaign lead at NorQuest.

“By empowering more women to pursue STEM careers, a traditionally male-dominated space, we’ll begin to welcome new, diverse voices and perspectives. Not only will this improve the workplace culture, but it’ll also lead to more impactful discoveries,” says O’Connell.

Enbridge has been a contributing sponsor to women in STEM initiatives across North America. Enbridge is the presenting sponsor for the 1000Women4STEM program, and our $15,000 Fueling Futures grant helps provide wraparound supports and full bursaries for women to complete programs in STEM-based careers.

“Enbridge recognizes the importance of industry leadership in advancing diversity within the workplace and is proud to partner with Norquest College on the 1000Women4STEM program,” says Kirk Byrtus, Vice President of Pipeline Integrity within Enbridge’s Liquids Pipelines business. “We strive for diversity in our workforce because we understand that different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives will help keep us innovative and dynamic—and we invest in programs that empower people to achieve their full potential.”

NorQuest has been working diligently to support women’s careers in STEM, and O’Connell acknowledges those multiple barriers faced by women.

“In STEM, unemployment rates are 50% higher for women. The negative impact is large and incredibly problematic by overlooking and undervaluing women’s contribution to the industry. It creates mental health challenges for women as they try to build their careers,” she says.

NorQuest is grateful for the outpouring of support its 1000Women4STEM movement has received—and the financial support that’s aided many women in their STEM career journeys.

“1000 Women is beyond blessed to have such compassionate and generous contributors helping us transform lives and industries,” says O’Connell.

Abbott

Abbott and Shepherd aim to raise awareness of the rising rates of diabetes diagnoses and how access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems can reduce diabetes-related complications1, provide better health outcomes, and improve quality of living2Television host and diabetes advocate Sherri Shepherd unveils one-of-a-kind animated installation at the Oculus Center in New York City featuring herself alongside the faces and stories of people like her who are thriving despite their diagnosisEvery visit to www.Crossroads.Abbott during November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month will trigger an automatic donation* to the American Diabetes Association’s Health Equity Now program, which helps educate people on the benefits of diabetes devices and technology

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., November 2, 2023 /3BL/ – Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced ‘Countdown at a Crossroads,’ which kicks off National Diabetes Awareness Month by taking over the Oculus Center in New York City – the literal “Crossroads of the World” – with an animated installation that features the faces and stories of people impacted by diabetes, including comedian and talk show host Sherri Shepherd.

“Using a FreeStyle Libre sensor to monitor my glucose levels has helped me get a better grasp on my Type 2 diabetes and ultimately improve my quality of living,” said television host and diabetes advocate Sherri Shepherd. “Many people living with diabetes aren’t aware of this incredible life-changing technology and Abbott’s efforts to make it accessible. The goal of ‘Countdown at a Crossroads’ is to change that – and I am energized to help by fostering awareness.”

The World is at a Diabetes Crossroads

There are more than half a billion adults across the world living with diabetes and this number is only predicted to rise1. Yet only 1% of them are using technology like FreeStyle Libre, a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system3, signifying that they are not aware of or do not have access to this technology.

CGM technology provides real-time data to help a person see how food, activity and medicine can have an impact on their glucose levels, with the additional benefit of improving their health by reducing their hemoglobin A1C4. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lowering your A1C can lower a person’s risk of complications from diabetes such as nerve damage, eye problems and heart disease.

More people are using medications like GLP-1s to improve their glycemic control or help with weight loss. In a newly published analysis from Abbott, data has shown that these drugs can work better with CGMs by not only providing weight loss but also helping people living with diabetes create positive, long-term behavior changes to assist in managing their condition.

Making Critical Diabetes Technology More Accessible

Abbott has taken steps at every stage of the design process to make FreeStyle Libre systems the most cost-efficient. Priced at 70% less than other CGM systems, FreeStyle Libre is the most affordable5 option for the one in 10 Americans6 who are living with diabetes.

“We purposefully made FreeStyle Libre technology to be accessible and affordable,” said Jared Watkin, senior vice president of Abbott’s diabetes care business. “However, even with our millions of users, we know that continuous glucose monitors are still not being used by the vast majority of people who can benefit from them. We’re working hard to spread awareness and improve access, and we hope that our critical innovation can play a part in slowing the diabetes epidemic.”

CGMs have become the standard of care for people with Type 1 diabetes, yet up to 95% of people living with diabetes in America have Type 2 diabetes7, where approximately less than 10% of people use CGM technology8 – either because they are not aware or do not have insurance coverage. In several studies, CGMs have been proven to help people living with Type 2 diabetes significantly reduce diabetes-related hospitalizations while also enabling them to control their diabetes without adding insulin therapy to their treatment routine9.

Abbott will continue to work with health systems, payors and government agencies in the U.S. and around the world to expand reimbursement for CGMs so that all people living with diabetes can get access.

Countdown at a Crossroads

Mirroring the staggering reality that a new person is diagnosed with diabetes every 23 seconds in the United States6, the Crossroads structure on display at the Oculus Center in New York City on Nov. 1 will generate a different face of someone impacted by diabetes every 23 seconds. Additionally, visitors can scan a QR code featured on the installation or visit www.Crossroads.Abbott to learn more about diabetes, the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring technology, and read personal stories of patients positively impacted by FreeStyle Libre’s transformative technology.

With a mere 1% of those globally living with diabetes utilizing CGMs to manage their condition3, Abbott is recognizing the other 99% who could benefit from this vital tool. For every person who visits www.Crossroads.Abbott during November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, a $0.99 donation* will be provided to the American Diabetes Association’s Health Equity Now program.

“Our ongoing partnership with Abbott underscores the importance of making diabetes care and management accessible,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, chief executive officer of the American Diabetes Association. “We appreciate Abbott’s support to increase awareness of health disparities and implement consumer access solutions during this critical time in the diabetes community. It takes all of us working together to end diabetes.”

To learn more about ‘Countdown at a Crossroads,’ visit www.Crossroads.Abbott and follow Abbott on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The FreeStyle Libre portfolio is the number one sensor-based glucose monitoring system in the world10 changing the lives of more than 5 million people across more than 60 countries8 by providing breakthrough technology that is accessible and affordable5.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

Important Safety Information – FreeStyle Libre 14 day, FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems

Failure to use FreeStyle Libre systems as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose reading and alarms (if enabled) do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact Abbott at 855-632-8658 or FreeStyleLibre.us for safety info.

FreeStyle Libre Customer Service 
People in the U.S. who have questions about the FreeStyle Libre portfolio can reach out to Abbott’s Customer Service toll-free at 855-632-8658. Agents are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays.

*Abbott will donate $0.99 to the American Diabetes Association’s Health Equity Now program for every unique visit to its Countdown at a Crossroads website (www.Crossroads.Abbott) from November 1–30, 2023, 11:59:59 PM ET, up to $100,000.

1 The American Journal of Managed Care, Flash CGM Associated With Event Reduction in Nonintensive Diabetes Therapy, 2021. 
2 American Diabetes Association, Continuous Glucose Monitors, accessed 27 Oct. 23. 
3 International Diabetes Federation, IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th edition, 2021; Seagrove Partners, Diabetes Bluebook, August 2023. 
4 Diabetes Care, Clinical Targets for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation: Recommendations From the International Consensus on Time in Range, 2019. 
5 Based on a comparison of list prices of FreeStyle Libre 14 day, FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems versus competitors’ CGM systems. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third-party coverage or payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third-party payers. 
6 American Diabetes Association, Research Is the Key to Ending Diabetes, 2023; and Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Statistics Report, all accessed 28 Sept. 2023. 
7 Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Statistics Report, accessed 28 Sept. 2023. 
8 Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care. 
9 The American Journal of Managed Care, Flash CGM Associated With Event Reduction in Nonintensive Diabetes Therapy, 2021; and New Late-Breaking Data Show Use of Abbott’s FreeStyle® Libre System Significantly Reduces HbA1C Levels in People with Type 2 Diabetes Using Insulin or Not, Jun 13, 2020. 
10 Data based on the number of users worldwide for FreeStyle Libre family of personal CGMs compared to the number of users for other leading personal CGM brands and based on CGM sales dollars compared to other leading personal CGM brands.

SOURCE Abbott

For further information: Abbott Media: Katie Walker, katie.walker@abbott.com; or Abbott Financial, Mike Comilla, michael.comilla@abbott.com

At AMD, we believe including as many unique voices as possible accelerates innovation. We are committed to growing our population of women and other underrepresented groups (URGs) while creating a workplace where all employees feel safe being their authentic selves. To that end, we are pleased to be named to the Forbes list of World’s Top Companies for Women 2023.

The top 400 companies chosen were evaluated based on surveys and research centered on three key pillars: employer brand, public opinion and company leadership.

AMD is powered by people which is why we strive to attract, acquire, develop and advance the most engaged, diverse and inclusive workforce in the semiconductor industry. I am proud of our company’s Diversity, Belonging, & Inclusion (DB&I) team that drives external and internal activities to accelerate gender diversity. Overall representation and retention of female engineers and other URGs increased considerably at AMD over the last 5 years, and we consider these factors as a competitive advantage as well as an accelerator to innovation.

Externally, AMD collaborates across the industry to advance women and underrepresented groups in engineering. For example, in 2022, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) hosted its annual flagship Women in Semiconductor Hardware (WISH) conference, which AMD co-sponsored. AMD leaders including Chair and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Lisa Su, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Human Resources Ruth Cotter and Corporate Vice President and Fellow Suzanne Plummer participated in sessions at the event, during which Dr. Su awarded a multi-year grant to the GSA Women’s Leadership Initiative to fund programs and initiatives that support female engineering students and help them connect with leading companies in the industry. AMD returned to WISH in 2023, where Dr. Lisa Su sat down for a fireside chat with GSA CEO Jodi Shelton and discussed opportunities for women to grow their career in semiconductors. We are grateful to continue advancing the efforts driven by GSA through their Women in Leadership initiative and are proud to celebrate the women who have helped break the glass ceiling and those who are following in their footsteps as leaders in the semiconductor industry.

Internally, I am proud of our initiatives that support women and ensure we have the right talent in place to deliver our strategy. This year, we launched Advancing Women in Tech, a two-day learning experience designed to empower, retain and support AMD women in technical careers. Participants learned the core skills necessary for success in a technical role, as well as how to increase their influence and navigate the unique issues that women in technology experience. In 2023 we offered 6 programs with 237 graduates, and participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

We continued to grow the population of university students in our North America internship and co-op programs in 2022, resulting in the largest summer cohort in AMD history. We were able to expand our outreach to female and under-represented talent in engineering and in partnerships with diverse student organizations at some of our partner universities like Queens University Belfast, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Toronto.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are the foundation of our inclusive culture and the AMD Women’s Forum (AWF) is one of our largest and most active ERGs, with chapters across multiple sites. On International Women’s Day, the chapters come together and plan a global panel of AMD women leaders watched at site events that provide networking and learning opportunities. AWF also planned activities for International Women in Engineering Day with expert speakers, speed networking, and student outreach.

I am proud to work for a company that promotes a culture of diversity, belonging and inclusion. We are better as a company by ensuring we have as many unique voices helping to execute our company mission, vision, strategy and product roadmaps. I am equally proud to stand with our ~4,000 women engineers and ~2,000 women in other functions who design and launch products that are helping to solve the world’s most important challenges. Together we advance_

The full list of the World’s Top Companies for Women can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-companies-women

To learn more about diversity, inclusion and belonging at AMD, please visit: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/diversity-belonging-inclusion.html

ATLANTA, November 2, 2023 /3BL/ -Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, and Southern Company, have announced plans to partner on decarbonization efforts. Their initial focus is on Novelis’ new Bay Minette, Alabama, plant, which aims to be carbon neutral for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The recycling and rolling plant is currently under construction to help meet the growing demand for more sustainable beverage packaging and will support the automotive industry in North America, including the increase in electric vehicle production.

Novelis will work with Southern Company subsidiary Alabama Power to provide the Bay Minette project with renewable energy to reduce its scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. By participating in Alabama Power’s Renewable Subscription Program, Novelis will directly support the creation of two, new 80-megawatt solar power generation plants in Alabama that will cover over half of the Bay Minette facility’s renewable energy needs while avoiding 192 kilotons of CO2 emissions per year.

Novelis and Southern Company will also collaborate to advance new technologies to reduce Novelis’ Scope 1 carbon emissions, including hydrogen fuels, carbon capture, energy storage and electrification of thermal processes. Through their corporate venture and R&D teams, Novelis and Southern Company are exploring projects for the Bay Minette facility, as well as other Novelis sites in North America.

“At Novelis, we believe that strong partnerships like this are critical to advancing our commitment to the environment, the economy and the communities in which we operate,” said Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Novelis’ Vice President of Sustainability. “Partnering with Southern Company and Alabama Power on renewable energy solutions, such as solar power, and exploring new technologies for carbon reduction will help us as we seek to meet our goals to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2026 and be carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner.”

“The future of clean energy depends on unlocking these types of partnerships,” said Chris Cummiskey, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial and Customer Solutions Officer for Southern Company Services. “Whether it’s with new or existing companies, finding ways for Novelis and Southern Company to mutually identify and test innovative technologies will be key to advancing the availability of renewable power and reaching our respective decarbonization goals.”

About Novelis 
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a global leader in the production of innovative aluminum products and solutions and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $18.5 billion in fiscal year 2023. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.

About Southern Company 
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 
Statements made in this news release that describe Novelis’ intentions, expectations or predictions may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include goals to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2026 and be carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner. Novelis cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. We do not intend, and we disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important risk factors which could impact outcomes are included under the caption “Risk Factors” in the company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

SOURCE Novelis Inc.

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