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If there is one universal truth accepted by all who have reached the age of reason, it is this: One size does not fit all.

It’s as true in healthcare as it is with every individual.

Just like there is no single solution to a problem, nor one road to better health, there is no one way to improve people’s lives.

Because there is no one patient.

For years, optimizing medical progress and expanding its impact was slowed by conducting clinical trials confined largely to adult male, white volunteers.

This conflicted with the growing knowledge that gender, ethnicity and environmental/societal differences all play a factor in overall health.

Since diverse participants were not equally represented in clinical trials, this impacted the understanding of which therapies best helped whom.

As leaders in the study and development of new ways to reach out to – and better treat – under-represented populations, we have focused on building a foundation of trust and science. This emphasizes diversity and inclusion in clinical trials to develop solutions that most benefit the greatest number of people.

But the work is complex and far from complete.

Not as Simple as 1, 2, 3. Rather, Step by Step.

Which is why we’re introducing not one or two, but three new programs in our continuing multi-million dollar initiative to further increase diversity in clinical trials and improve care among under-represented groups.

It’s all part of our comprehensive 2030 sustainability goal of improving the lives of more than three billion people by decades end – reaching one billion more than we do today, each year. We can only do that by continuing to develop innovative medical technologies across multiple healthcare disciplines around the world, and that only occurs after successful, representative clinical trials.

Step1: Create a new Diversity in Research Office at Abbott to make sure that all our clinical trials have a variety of participants.

This group will be led by Jennifer Jones-McMeans, Ph.D., divisional vice president of global clinical affairs at Abbott’s vascular business and Aparna Ahuja, M.D., divisional vice president of medical, clinical and scientific affairs at Abbott’s rapid diagnostics business.

As well-established experts in the field, they will oversee our holistic efforts to not only improve diversity, equity and inclusion plans – which will establish a template for future trials – but also to set performance goals and help collaboration efforts across the company, industry and regulatory groups.

“We are committed to addressing as many barriers to participation as we can,” Jones-McMeans said. “We’ve implemented programs that will increase the diversity in our trials by increasing participation from under-served and under-represented populations.”

“Achieving greater diversity will continue to be a key focus throughout Abbott to facilitate development of appropriate diagnostics, products and treatment ensuring better ways to fight diseases that often disproportionately impact diverse populations,” said Dr Ahuja.

Step 2: Fund a multi-year commitment to establish research program models at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

One of the challenges of setting up sustainable research models serving diverse communities is getting the resources needed to design and develop them from scratch.

Which is why we are providing $1.5 million to the Institute for Health Equity at Norton Healthcare to build models for HBCUs and clinics serving under-represented communities.

In addition to this work that will serve as a roadmap of best practices, the five-year commitment will support the hiring and training of research coordinators, data managers and others to help launch and sustain valuable programs.

In fact, two new research center programs – one in rural Mississippi, associated with Morehouse University College of Medicine and the second located in Louisville, Kentucky – are set to launch in 2023. This, in turn, will increase the number and quality of research sites, further reducing barriers to clinical trials.

Step 3: Provide a comprehensive program to support training of diverse clinical research coordinators.

Partnering with Barnett International, we are developing an educational program for the instruction of new clinical research coordinators (CRCs), who act as a central point of contact for patients, families and investigating physicians leading clinical trials.

CRCs are vital to trial success. Through this training, we will empower them with a strong foundation in essential core areas of clinical research, including study execution, patient consent, good clinical practice guidelines, documentation and other regulatory considerations.

Expanding CRC training to those with diverse backgrounds is designed to reduce another possible barrier for potential study participants.

Long-term Benefits of Clinical Trial Diversity

Our diversity initiative is just one aspect of continuing efforts to enhance health equity, expand access and affordability, and remove barriers to life-improving technology and scientific innovation.

We are building on the foundation of our initial success in establishing a Diversity in Clinical Trials Medical Advisory Board. This organization is comprised of external experts and an internal steering committee, while also focusing on increasing diversity enrollment in our own clinical trials.

Through $5 million in grants, we’ve also sponsored more than 300 scholarships at four HBCU medical schools, the National Black Nurses Association and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses to support future leaders of clinical research.

Complex. But Necessary.

We all love patient stories like the 22 year old woman who is leading a healthier life because of her cardiac monitoring device, or the young Black woman whose life was turned around by her cutting-edge glucose monitor, or the African-American man who was kept alive by his cardiac device until a healthy heart became available for transplant.

But each of these stories – and thousands more – are borne out of clinical trials that work best when they reflect the complex economic, cultural, scientific, medical reality of our ever-changing healthcare universe.

It’s a complex and often problematic world where one size most definitely does not fit all.

But we get that.

So, if you’re looking for us, we’ll be here in the background, trying to improve health outcomes by enhancing diversity in clinical trials, developing devices that fit each individual best, allowing them to live life to the fullest.

HORSHAM, Pa., September 13, 2023 /3BL/ – To meet the growing demand in the U.S., the Sofidel tissue paper group, well-known for its Regina, Nicky and customer brands, is further strengthening its production capacity with a $185 million investment in its integrated plant in Circleville, Ohio.

The project involves the construction of a new building that will house the new Valmet DCT 200 paper mill machine, which will start operation in Q3 2025 with a production capacity of 70,000 metric tons per year.

The Circleville plant, which is already home to two Valmet Advantage NTT paper mill machines, will reach a production capacity of over 200,000 metric tons per year (+50%) and become Sofidel’s most important production site globally.

“Last year, we celebrated our first 10 years in the U.S. market: 10 years of development and growth. Thanks in part to the close-knit and capable U.S. team and our excellent relationships with institutions, from the state of Ohio to the local communities that have always supported us, we open our second decade of operations in the U.S. with this investment in the Circleville plant. Today, Sofidel America has production sites in six states, and this operation will enable us to further meet the growing demand from our customers and continue to fuel our growth in this country,” said Luigi Lazzareschi, Sofidel CEO.

The Ohio plant was Sofidel’s first greenfield investment in the United States. To date, it is Sofidel’s most modern and sustainable plant. Located on a 280-acre (110-hectare) site, the plant sits in an area rich in water, gas, and electricity, and is close to a strategic logistics hub for distribution operators, with intermodal transport systems and major urban centers within a few hundred miles.

Sofidel America 

Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group. It was established in 2012 through the acquisition of the Cellynne tissue company and two converting plants in Green Bay (Wisconsin) and Henderson (Nevada) – the latter moved to Las Vegas in 2018. Sofidel America is active in seven states – the original three listed, as well as Oklahoma, Mississippi, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 2022 the US market accounted for 26.7% of Sofidel’s revenues.

About The Sofidel Group

The Sofidel Group, a privately held company owned by the Stefani and Lazzareschi families, is a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use. Founded in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the USA – with more than 6,400 employees. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers program, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic imperative and is committed to promoting sustainable development.  For more information, visit www.sofidel.com.

Media Contact:   

Brianna Fitzpatrick 

Mulberry Marketing Communications

bfitzpatrick@mulberrymc.com 

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., September 13, 2023 /3BL/ – As global sales of electric vehicles are set to achieve another record year in 2023 (source: IEA), manufacturers are continuing to innovate in the areas of design and production to further improve performance, range, process efficiency and sustainability. Material solutions, including bonding, thermal management, sealing and functional coatings play a pivotal role in enabling these goals. Henkel will showcase technologies & products advancing battery components at Booth #1001 during this year’s Battery Show North America, taking place September 12-14 in Novi, Michigan.

Enabling Simplified Battery Designs

Simplifying battery designs with new approaches like Cell-to-Pack and Cell-to-Vehicle architectures enable BEV manufacturers to reduce weight, cost and improve energy density. However, eliminating battery module housings require increased mechanical performance requirements. Thermally Conductive Adhesives tolerate high mechanical and thermal impact, while continuing to deliver necessary heat dissipation requirements.

Increasing Process Efficiency

Meeting high-volume production demand for battery components requires highly efficient application processes. Through our robust network of dispense partners, Henkel offers automated, fast application processes, while reducing manufacturing steps. Henkel’s Loctite EA 9400 battery safety coating, for example, is applied through precise flat streaming, eliminating the need for time-consuming masking.

Increasing Sustainability

Conductive Electrode Coatings enable higher energy density due to improved conductivity on the battery cell level – helping to increase range without increasing the size of the battery pack. While traditional process steps include wet mixing of the material, Henkel’s process involves dry mixing, reducing energy demand by greater than 30 percent, reducing equipment footprint by 70 percent and providing cost savings potential in cell production of greater than 10 percent.

In addition to seeing the technology at Booth #1001, conference attendees can learn more during a technical presentation on September 13, from 2:30 – 3 p.m. during the Battery in Use track.

Increasing Performance

High-voltage battery components, such as on-board chargers, inverters, converters, e-motors and more, require protection and heat management simultaneously. Thermal potting compounds transfer heat away from embedded electronic components, while offering protective benefits of traditional potting, such as vibration/shock resistance, service life resilience, corrosion protection and chemical protection. Live application demonstrations of the technology will be offered at Booth #1001 in partnership with Henkel equipment provider, bdtronic, every hour on the hour during the show.

Environmental influences such as moisture, corrosion and dust can negatively impact the life of battery systems. Henkel’s Sonderhoff Formed-in-Place-Foam-Gasket technology seals battery housings, protecting them against splash water and weather influences.

WASHINGTON,  September 13, 2023 /3BL/ – The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), the nation’s leading advocate for corporate social impact professionals, announced that Lynette Bell, President of Truist Foundation, was awarded the organization’s Trailblazer Award for her exceptional leadership in corporate social impact. Awarded during ACCP’s 2023 annual Purpose Awards ceremony and presented in partnership with Rocket Social Impact, the award recognizes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ESG professionals making a significant social and business impact in their companies and communities. 

“As the leading advocate for our profession, ACCP is thrilled to shine a spotlight on exemplary leaders like Lynette who are making a difference in the field of corporate social responsibility,” said ACCP President and CEO Carolyn Berkowitz. “Her dedication and innovative approaches to the work inspire us all as she represents what’s truly possible when business and social goals align creatively.”

Lynette Bell serves as president of Truist Foundation, the philanthropic venture of Truist, a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Since the Foundation’s creation in 2020, Bell’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding the Board to approve more than $170 million in community grants. Earlier this year, Bell led her team to launch a new signature initiative, Where It Starts. The initiative is designed to create meaningful change for entrepreneurs and career-seekers in underserved communities by building innovative programs that open doors for growth and success. 

“ACCP’s recent CSR Insights Report shows the demands and responsibilities of CSR professionals continue to increase,” said Rich Maiore, CEO & Founder of Rocket Social Impact. “It’s critical we recognize the multiple positive contributions CSR and ESG professionals are making within their company and communities.”

The Trailblazer Award honors a senior CSR practitioner whose leadership, strategy, and partnerships resulted in significant business and societal impacts. As President of Truist Foundation, Lynette Bell has created thoughtful and groundbreaking strategic partnerships embedded with the principles of purpose-centered philanthropy to advance underserved communities.

Separate committees of judges chose this year’s Purpose Award winners, comprised of past Purpose Award recipients and current CSR and ESG industry leaders.

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Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation’s grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.

The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) is the preeminent membership organization advancing the practice of corporate social impact. ACCP increases the effectiveness of CSR & ESG professionals and their companies by sharing knowledge, fostering solutions, and cultivating inclusive and supportive peer communities. ACCP amplifies the voices of its practitioner network to elevate strategies that work, provide innovative solutions, and expand impact. www.accp.org 

Rocket Social Impact is a leading CSR & ESG consultancy, advising established and emerging companies on their social impact strategy, implementation, and communication. Go further, faster. www.rocketsocialimpact.com 

September 13, 2023 /3BL/ – As the world moves to rebuild our economies and tackle climate change and systemic injustices, corporate leadership on sustainable development is more important than ever. The Gold Medal Award, now approaching 40 years, recognizes excellence and provides inspiration to other companies worldwide. Nominations are now being accepted for the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 2024 Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

The Gold Medal Award is presented annually to a global company that demonstrates a deep, organization-wide commitment to sustainability in its business practice and beyond. Learn more about the WEC Gold Medal Award here. 

Submissions of the must be received by Friday, October 20, 2023. Self-nominations are welcome. WEC membership is not required as a criterion for submitting a nomination nor for receiving the award.

Now in its 40th year, the WEC Gold Medal Award is the most prestigious recognition of a global company’s contributions to sustainability, as embodied by the winning company’s global engagement and ongoing commitment to sustainable development. An independent jury of international experts in business and sustainability selects the Gold Medal awardee.

In 2023, the independent Gold Medal Jury selected Jacobs in recognition of their initiatives integrating sustainability across their organization and client solutions. The Jury recognized Jacobs for its sustainable business strategy PlanBeyond 2.0 which proliferates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across the entire organization leading to the creation of corporate strategies, programs, and partnerships that deliver positive impact globally.

Previous recent recipients of the WEC Gold Medal Award include AB InBev (2022), Microsoft (2021), The Ford Motor Company (2020), Ingersoll Rand (now Trane Technologies, 2019) Ecolab (2018), HP (2017), CH2M (now Jacobs, 2016), SC Johnson (2015), Unilever (2013), IBM (2012), Nestlé (2011), Walmart (2010), The Coca-Cola Company (2009), and Marks & Spencer (2008).

ABOUT WORLD ENVIRONMENT CENTER

WEC is an independent, global non-profit, non-advocacy organization that promotes sustainable development through the business practices and operations of its member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other stakeholders. WEC’s mission is to promote business and its social value by advancing solutions to sustainable development-related problems. Learn more about our mission.

ATLANTA, September 13, 2023 /3BL/ – Containerboard facilities in Big Island, Virginia, and Monticello, Mississippi, recently earned certifications for an additional two years from The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). WHC’s Conservation Certification® is the only voluntary sustainability program designed for broad-based biodiversity enhancement and conservation education activities on corporate landholdings.

The conservation programs at Big Island and Monticello support both facility’s unique local landscape, including the wildlife that call these areas home. The process for WHC certification is rigorous – participants must submit documentation to earn recertification every two years to ensure efforts are continuous.

Georgia-Pacific’s Big Island paper mill in Bedford County, Virginia, has been certified by WHC since 2011. The mill is more than 130 years old, and is in a rural area, making the conservation program Georgia-Pacific designed a natural fit. The facility’s past certifications have included research efforts on the American chestnut tree, and its pollinator gardens throughout the facility. Its current certification focuses on mammalian nutrition in rural Virginia, including a food plot for white tail deer. The mill is on 800 acres, and no hunting is allowed on the grounds, creating a haven for the animals. In addition to its certification, Georgia-Pacific has noted success with its program through increased growth in the number of white tail deer, bear, wild turkey, and bobcats because of the plentiful nutrients available. Recently, bears broke into the American chestnut facility on site; the chestnuts are a major food source for bears. Despite the mischief, the facility also speaks to the success of the American chestnut tree initiative.

“Working for and supporting WHC certification at the Big Island mill gives me the satisfaction of knowing that GP shares my conservation and sustainability goals,” said Dennis Austin, wood & fiber supply area manager at Big Island. “Whether it’s planting trees, providing food and shelter to wildlife, or improving the natural habitat, it’s exciting to know that the work we do today will benefit the environment for future generations.”

Several hundred miles away in Monticello, Mississippi, Georgia-Pacific’s Monticello pulp and paper mill has also held WHC’s Conservation Certification® for several years and achieved “certified silver” status for the first time since 2016, WHC’s second-highest certification level. The Monticello mill manages 992 acres that are protected from industrial activity, allowing this space to act as a wildlife refuge. There are more than four acres of food plots for deer and other wildlife, and other initiatives include wild turkey and alligator monitoring, wild hog management, nesting initiatives for bluebirds, wood ducks, and bats, as well as pollinator gardens.

“GP partners with local governments, businesses, and the communities in which we work in so many ways. Ongoing contributions to sustainability and conservation efforts along with being a certified WHC member shows that GP Monticello is committed to managing quality habitats for wildlife, conservation education and community outreach initiatives. This is something GP and Monticello can be proud of,” said Jacob Vigh, environmental and transformation manager at Monticello. “Creating these programs and working with the Wildlife Habitat Council to achieve and maintain certification is a lot of hard work and effort, but it is worth it. I would encourage other facilities to see what has been done in various GP facilities and develop programs that support the areas where they live and work.”

See how Georgia-Pacific contributes to the sustainability and conservation of forestry and wildlife across North America by visiting Georgia-Pacific Conservation Projects.

Click here to learn more about the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Conservation Certification® program.

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What is a B Corporation?

Did you know Land Betterment is a certified B Corporation? Land Betterment is 1 of 6,700 companies worldwide across 160+ industries which are inspiring tens of thousands of other companies to follow their lead by measuring their impact, changing their corporate structure, and building better businesses.

Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are for-profit companies dedicated to using business as a force for good. Basically B Corps use the power of business to solve our most pressing global challenges. Unlike traditional corporations, B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on all stakeholders: customers, workers, communities, and the environment. People want to work for, buy from, and invest in businesses they believe in. B Corp Certification is among the most powerful ways to build credibility, trust, and value for your business.

How Did Land Betterment Become a B Corporation?

Our B Corporation certification did not happen overnight, in fact this was a 2 year process. The B Corp certification process was rigorous, yet very rewarding. Initially at the onset of certification we were required to meet the following benchmarks:

Meet a Social and Environmental Performance Standards – receive a verified score of 80+ and pass a disclosure reviewAdopt Stakeholder Governance – adopt legal framework to consider all stakeholdersMake our Score Transparent

After completing the B Impact Assessment, Land Betterment underwent a review process with B Lab to determine if we met the 80-point bar for Certification.

So as you can imagine, we are very proud to receive a verified score of 88.5. We take great pride in our work thus far and the responsibility of holding ourselves to a higher standard!

Why is Land Betterment a B Corporation?

Land Betterment’s and B Lab’s missions are so interconnected and similar, it only made sense to become part of this group that is committed to making the world a substantially better place. With over 6,700 companies, both multi-national and regional entities, we have such an opportunity to use business as a force for good!

Land Betterment is committed to restoring the impacted land of prior coal mining and industrial sites and bettering the land into areas that the local communities can be proud of, while generating sustainable employment and housing and reinvigorating the region. It’s our world to take care of and it is our world to provide for. Daily, our team embraces the challenges to not only fix the problems created by others, but also to provide opportunity and stability for transitioning economic regions. Seeing opportunity within challenges is one of our team’s core competencies and we are thrilled to be doing real work across many divisions and communities while bringing real impact.

At B Lab, they envision a global economy that uses business as a force for good. This economy is comprised of a new type of corporation – the B Corporation – which is purpose-driven and creates benefit for all stakeholders, not just shareholders. B Lab states the following:

“Together, we transform the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet;Together, we lead economic systems change that will realize our vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy;Together, we create standards, policies, tools, and programs that shift the behavior, culture, and structure of capitalism;Together, we’re changing the rules of the game so that all businesses have to balance profit and purpose;Together, we’re building a movement of people using business as a force for good;Together, we won’t stop until all business is a force for good.”

In the end, the golden rule is as true as it ever was – treat others as you would like them to treat you. There’s no reason for business to be any different.

About Our Business Divisions:

ekō Solutions 
ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment Company, is a sustainable development company utilizing innovative, low-cost, up-cycled shipping container structures to provide durable, high-end solutions to the building marketplace while also maintaining the ability to be utilized in a mobile environment. ekō Solutions uses innovative ecological structures to replace legacy inefficient and ineffective methods of living, growing and working. The sustainable craftsmanship of our up-cycled shipping container structures is what separates us from the alternatives. Our structures are suitable for residential, crisis recovery, commercial and recreation use. For more information visit ekosolutionsllc.com and connect with ekō Solutions on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Betterment Harvest 
Betterment Harvest, a Land Betterment company, is a sustainable farming company that has upcycled land that has been previously impacted from prior coal mining and industrial activity. We provide the highest quality of agriculture while providing job opportunities to a region that is in need of sustainable employment. Betterment Harvest is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company with a highly scalable model and the off-take agreements to support its growth plan. Operational footprint spans from Ontario Canada to Perry County Kentucky with over 65 acres of operational CEA. To learn more about Betterment Harvest visit our website – bettermentharvest.com

Land Betterment Corporation 
Land Betterment Corporation, an Indiana Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation, is an environmental solutions company focused on fostering a positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation. The Company utilizes a complete solution-based lifecycle program to restore and rehabilitate the environment and revitalize communities in need of change and opportunity. Land Betterment accomplishes this by identifying un-reclaimed, run-down and neglected coal mining sites, fixing the environment through reclamation and remediation, and then repurposing the land to support a sustainable business that serves the community. Land Betterment firmly believes that with real solutions it is possible for restoration of impacted areas to live side-by-side long term employment, while building sustainable and safe surroundings for communities and our planet. For more information visit landbetterment.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Contacts:

Mark LaVerghetta 
317.537.0492 ext. 0 
Chief Governance Officer, Corporate Finance 
info@landbetterment.com

Stephanie Conzelman 
207.205.0790 
Stakeholder Engagement Director 
info@landbetterment.com

Zak Owens 
Fleur de Lis Communications 
502.386.5704 
zak@fdlcomms.com

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Land Betterment Corporation’s control. The words “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “continue”, “seeks”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

CNH Industrial recently attended the “Road to Sustainability in Agriculture 2023” conference hosted by CEJA Young Farmers. This affirms the company’s commitment to finding a balance between investing in new technologies that support our sustainability goals and educating new generations of farmers.

Gianluca Feligini, Head of Precision Technology EMEA, represented the company and spoke in an interview held by the conference. He emphasized the importance of an approach designed to understand farmers’ needs and encourage more young people to see agriculture as a professional, productive, and exciting career. By focusing on precision technology, the company believes that the future of agriculture will receive the necessary resources to improve their skills.

“In 2022, we delivered more than 14,000 hours of educational sessions in Europe for about 5,000 participants”, said Feligini, who spoke about CNH Industrial’s training programs to facilitate the onboarding of innovative solutions at our dealers and customers.

Feligini also elaborated on the three essential ways that CNH Industrial aims to support the agriculture industry: alternative propulsion, artificial intelligence, and digitalization — where the company has been making significant investments.

‘We have been doing this through targeted acquisitions,’ says Feligini, ‘namely Bennamann, Monarch, and the investment on our new electrification center in Detroit, Michigan. There are also many autonomous and automation solutions that we brought to market again, relatively to the space of artificial intelligence. This is really helping us to advance our artificial intelligence at a fast pace and obviously the acquisition of Raven in June 2021 for us has been a key milestone.’

He continues, ‘At CNH Industrial, we are really keen on marrying great iron with great technology’. And yet, Feligini finds it equally important to highlight how ‘…critical it is to work as a team across the industry and across stakeholders – be it the farmers, the legislators, or us, as technology providers. So, only by working together in sync and as a team, we are really going to be effective and efficient in terms of moving the industry forward at a fast pace.’

With Feligini’s attendance and participation in the conference, CNH Industrial affirms its dedication to the future ahead – both for agricultural professionals through educational programs, and for the rest of the world by facilitating sustainable goals through targeted acquisitions.

PITTSBURGH, September 12, 2023 /3BL/ – Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, announced that it has been named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2023 list. This recognition of companies changing the world is presented by TIME, the 99-year-old global media brand and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on the TIME website.

The World’s Best Companies 2023 ranking is a comprehensive analysis conducted to identify the top performing companies across the globe, taking into account their impact on investors, employees and the planet. Companies were identified based on three primary dimensions:

Employee Satisfaction: The surveys were conducted in 58 countries, with data collected from approximately 150,000 participants. The evaluation encompassed direct and indirect recommendations of companies as well as evaluations of employers across the dimensions image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, and equality by verified employees.Revenue Growth: The companies generating a revenue of at least US $100 million in 2022 and demonstrating positive revenue growth from 2020 to 2022 were considered.Sustainability (Environmental, Social and Governance – ESG): The companies were evaluated based on ESG data among standardized KPIs from Statista’s ESG database and targeted data research.

“As a global healthcare company focused on sustainably providing patients access to high-quality medicines regardless of geography or circumstance, we are thrilled to be recognized on the TIME list of World’s Best Companies 2023,” said Scott A Smith, CEO of Viatris. “This speaks to the incredible passion and engagement of our colleagues who have contributed to building this new company. Over the past three years they have created the strong culture, solid financial foundation and clear focus on corporate responsibility that enables us to deliver on our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life every day.”

Being named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2023 list follows the company’s inclusion on USA Today’s inaugural list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 for companies that have demonstrated the greatest reduction in emissions intensity. Additional honors for Viatris include being named to Forbes’ list of World’s Best Employers 2022, Fortune’s Change the World list, Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022 list, a Great Place to Work® certification in India, Capital Magazine’s Best Employers in France list, and HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia (Taiwan), among others.

To learn more about Viatris’ efforts and overall impact, visit Viatris’ 2022 Sustainability Report to view more information.

About TIME 
TIME is the 99-year-old global media brand that reaches a combined audience of more than 100 million around the world through its iconic magazine and digital platforms. With unparalleled access to the world’s most influential people, the immeasurable trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME’s mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world. Today, TIME also includes the Emmy Award®-winning film and television division TIME Studios, a significantly expanded live events business built on the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises, an industry-leading web3 division, an award-winning branded content studio, the website-building platform TIME Sites, the sustainability and climate-action platform TIME CO2, and more.

About Viatris 
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We provide access to medicines, advance sustainable operations, develop innovative solutions and leverage our collective expertise to connect more people to more products and services through our one-of-a-kind Global Healthcare Gateway®. Formed in November 2020, Viatris brings together scientific, manufacturing and distribution expertise with proven regulatory, medical, and commercial capabilities to deliver high-quality medicines to patients in more than 165 countries and territories. Viatris’ portfolio comprises more than 1,400 approved molecules across a wide range of therapeutic areas, spanning both non-communicable and infectious diseases, including globally recognized brands, complex generic and branded medicines and a variety of over-the-counter consumer products. With more than 38,000 colleagues globally, Viatris is headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on Twitter at @ViatrisInc, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

SOURCE Viatris Inc.

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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, September 12, 2023 /3BL/ – Crypto.com Arena, one of the most iconic sports and music venues in the world, and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that the Los Angeles-based arena has earned the prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating. One of the leading sports arenas to receive the WELL Health-Safety Rating, the achievement is a testament to the arena’s commitment to delivering a culture of health, well-being and safety to all employees and visitors. The award was designated by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation toward healthy buildings, organizations and communities.

“As an organization dedicated to delivering the most memorable sports and live entertainment experiences, Crypto.com Arena has been at the forefront of adopting stringent cleaning and safety protocols and was the first NBA, NHL and WNBA Arena to receive the GBAC Star Facility Accreditation in June of 2020,” said Lee Zeidman, President of Crypto.com Arena. “This recognition is further evidence of our commitment to ensuring that Crypto.com Arena strives to not only be one of the safest arenas possible, but also promotes an environment that supports the health and well-being of our employees, tenant teams, artists, promoters, guests, and partners.”

To achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, AEG, owner and operator of Crypto.com Arena, met rigorous requirements related to its operational policies, maintenance protocols and emergency plans. The WELL Health-Safety Rating includes more than 20 features designed to help organizations keep spaces clean and sanitized; provide essential health benefits and services; communicate health and safety efforts; ensure they have adequate emergency preparations and programs; and assess the facility’s air and water quality.

The rating was awarded by IWBI to Crypto.com Arena following the successful completion of a third-party documentation review to confirm that the arena met the feature-specific requirements for supporting the long-term health and safety needs of everyone who is working at or visiting the venue.

“Sports and entertainment venues like Crypto.com Arena anchor communities large and small, giving us places to cheer on our home-town teams or see our favorite performers,” said Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI. “By achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating, AEG made sure it’s also a place that enhances our health and well-being. Thanks AEG and congratulations!”

The WELL Health-Safety rating is designed to empower owners and operators across large and small businesses alike to take the necessary steps in order to prioritize the health and safety of their staff, visitors and other stakeholders. Informed by the WELL Building Standard and more than 600 building and health scientists, practitioners, representatives from the business community and other experts, the WELL Health-Safety Rating is a roadmap for driving resilience across both business policies and operational plans. The WELL Health-Safety seal communicates a sense of confidence that a venue is maintaining the most effective and up-to-date practices for safety and wellness.

“Congratulations to AEG for achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating in parallel with GBAC certification! This is a significant achievement that underscores AEG’s unwavering commitment to fostering healthy, sustainable communities where we work, live, and play. AEG’s dedication to achieving this milestone exemplifies its leadership in sustainability within the sports and entertainment industry, setting a commendable global role model,” stated Roger McClendon, Executive Director of the Green Sports Alliance. “The Green Sports Alliance applauds AEG for its investment, focused operations, and prioritization of the well-being of its staff, fans, athletes, and entertainers in its facilities.”

About Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena has undoubtedly developed an unrivaled reputation for excellence having established itself as one of the world’s busiest and most successful venues in the world. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, the NHL’s LA Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks – Crypto.com Arena has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004, 2011 & 2018 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 & 2017 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 20 GRAMMY Awards shows. Crypto.com Arena twenty-three years have also been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the downtown Los Angeles venue including concerts Taylor Swift, Drake, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events. Hosting over 250 events a year, the arena’s reputation for world-class amenities, features and commitment to quality of service and the guest experience is second to none. These include comfortable seating, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, concession stands offering a variety of food and beverages, and merchandise stores where fans can purchase team-related memorabilia. Crypto.com Arena is not only a great venue for sports and entertainment, but it also holds a special place in the hearts of the local community. It has witnessed numerous historic moments, unforgettable performances, and has become an iconic landmark in the city of Los Angeles.

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 wellbeing everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here. International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Performance Rating, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Equity Rating, WELL Equity Rated, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or rating marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries.

Media Contacts:
For Crypto.com Arena
Cara Vanderhook
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
cvanderhook@aegworldwide.com
213-448-8310

For IWBI:
media@wellcertified.com

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