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New Holland Agriculture, a global brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded a 2023 Green Good Design Award for its T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) prototype tractor.

The awards are organized by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. This special GREEN edition of GOOD DESIGN highlights important work that spearheads fully sustainable design, from new international products and buildings to construction and planning projects.

The new T7 prototype furthers CNH Industrial’s leadership position in the quest for viable alternative fuels. This new LNG system provides four times the fuel storage of New Holland’s T6 model, the world’s first commercialized compressed natural gas tractor, which more than doubles the autonomy and creates more value for customers.

CNH Industrial partnered with Bennamann, a UK-based expert whose multi-patented approach converts fugitive methane to clean biofuel – helping support an energy independent and sustainable farm system. When the T7 prototype is integrated within this process, an operation’s overall carbon footprint can be ‘better than zero.’

Blending style, function and sustainability, the prototype features an all-new exterior with remodeled hood and state-of-the-art lighting. Inside the cab, the operator will benefit from a range of improvements: a full-length skydome roof for enhanced visibility, the innovative SideWinder™ Ultra armrest for greater comfort, a larger IntelliView™ 12-inch touchscreen, and ergonomically shaped seats.

The Green Good Design award recognizes CNH Industrial’s commitment to sustainable design that generates long-term value for its customers.

Gen Blog

By Kimberly Bishop, Corporate Responsibility

More than 550 Gen™ employees around the world came together on Tuesday, April 18, to mark the company’s first Volunteer Day. The day of service, which took place across seven Gen sites in four countries and virtually, positively impacted upwards of 2,400 people and brought health, hygiene, education, and environmental resources to communities across the globe.

Gen partnered with 14 nonprofit organizations to host in-person volunteer opportunities in India, Ireland, Czech Republic, and the United States, as well as three virtual volunteer events. Collectively, employees logged more than 900 hours of service in just one day.  

Providing Mentorship to Students and Job-Seekers

Employees from all over the company participated in both in-person and virtual sessions for students and job seekers looking to advance their careers. Nonprofit partners U&I Trust, HBCU Heroes, and Impact Trust helped organize the virtual sessions, and employees in Prague, Mountain View, and Tempe worked with Nadani a dovednost, NPower, and ACCEL, respectively, to offer guidance to students, recent graduates, and professionals with disabilities.

Assembling Resources for Schools and Teachers

Team members were particularly attentive to children’s educational needs, teaming up with organizations such as the Happy Hope Foundation in Tempe, Arizona and Plano, Texas to assemble STEM education kits for nearly 200 children in local youth hospitals. Similarly, volunteers in Chennai, India provided various educational aids to children at under-resourced rural schools, and those in Mountain View, California, worked with SCRAP to assemble 200 kits of art supplies out of reused materials.

In addition, Gen worked with Story Pirates, an organization that encourages children in under-resourced communities to express themselves creatively, to create a website where employees from all over the world could read children’s stories and give positive feedback. Together, our team reviewed more than 250 children’s stories.

Preserving and Beautifying Local Environments

Many employees used Volunteer Day as an opportunity to protect and preserve the planet. Volunteers in Dublin worked with Flossie and the Beach Cleaners to clear 70kgs of waste from a nearby beach, and volunteers in Prague partnered with Nadace rodiny Vlčkových to collect debris, rake leaves, and renew the garden on the organization’s grounds.

Supporting Those in Need

Other projects helped vulnerable populations meet their basic needs for food and clothing. Employees in Prague and Brno donated more than 25 bags of clothing and partnered with Clean the World to assemble 1,700 hygiene kits. Employees from the Tempe site also participated in a large event at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, where they helped pack 1,728 boxes of food.

Check out the video for a look at Gen’s 2023 Volunteer Day and learn more about how we came together to help people and communities around the world.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. & LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 5, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third Bank, National Association, surprised 94 newborns and their families for being born on a special day: 5/3. Babies born across 17 hospitals in the Charlotte and Louisville areas on “Fifth Third Day” received a $1,053 Gift of College® gift card to be used toward a 529 college savings account.

“One of the greatest gifts is knowledge and we hope these contributions toward a college savings account will make a difference in the lives of babies born on Fifth Third Day,” said Lee Fite, regional president of the Carolinas for Fifth Third Bank. “We are proud to celebrate North Carolina Fifth Third Babies and hope this small gesture will kickstart a lifetime of learning and wonderment.”

The new parents also received care packages with a DoorDash gift card, and gifts for the baby including a onesie, milestone blanket and diapers. The 44 Louisville newborns also received a horse stuffed animal, since it is Derby Week. And 50 Charlotte newborns also received a matchbox version of the NASCAR No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang.

“It was an honor to welcome the newest members of our community on a day that is near and dear to Fifth Third,” said Kim Halbauer, regional president of Kentucky for Fifth Third Bank. “Finding ways to strengthen families and communities is core to what we do, and I can’t think of a better way to support parents and children than helping them start saving for a college education.”

Celebrating new parents, babies and college educations

Between Fifth Third Days in 2017 and 2022, the Bank has gifted 399 babies with $1,053 to go toward a 529 college savings account, in partnership with Gift of College. The Bank has hosted Fifth Third Day Babies in Cincinnati, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Indianapolis. This year brought that total to 493.

“This means everything. To have a baby is a blessing but being able to start his future is definitely a blessing, too,” said Todd Wingate, father to Fifth Third Baby, Tee Wingate, who was born at Baptist Health Louisville. Tee’s parents are the recipient of one of the $1,053 Gift of College gift cards.

Tee’s mother Katia Colin added: “It is very exciting. It doesn’t seem real!”

Mother to Fifth Third Baby Prestyn, Danielle “DJ” Johnson had similar sentiments to the gifts and head start for college savings.

“We were so shocked and thrilled,” she said. “To get all of those gifts, we were just so elated.”

Baby Prestyn was born at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina.

529s: Investing in your child’s future

Opening a 529 account early in a child’s life can lead to endless educational and career possibilities. And once a 529 account is opened, friends, extended family, and even employers can contribute as well – creating a circle of support for parents in preparing for their child’s future.

“Starting the investing process when a child is brand new provides plenty of time for additional contributions to be made and to compound and grow in value,” said Patricia Roberts, chief operating officer of Gift of College and mother of a recent debt-free college graduate. “A gift like this is an investment in a child’s future and one of the very best gifts new parents and their child can receive.

“As a mom who’s been there, I know the value of starting the savings process early and the many doors educational savings can open down the line. I immediately began sleeping better at night once I knew we had a plan in place for our child’s future. Looking back, opening a 529 account when our child was an infant was one of the best decisions we made. “

Children with college savings are more likely to pursue and complete higher education. No matter what path a child chooses to pursue, savings will help make them easier to achieve. And post-secondary education is linked to higher pay, upward mobility, improved health and other valuable benefits.

Sweepstakes for all

You don’t have to be born on 5/3 to start saving for a sunny future! This year, Fifth Third is extending its Fifth Third Babies gift of $1,053 to open a 529 college savings plan to all our communities with the 5/3 Babies Sweepstakes1. Parents can enter to win $1,053 by following and commenting on Fifth Third Bank’s TikTok, Facebook and Instagram sweepstakes posts between May 10 and 29. Five winners will receive a head start on their college savings fund.

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. Deposit and credit products offered by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

1 No purchase necessary to enter or win sweepstakes. Odds of winning depends on number of eligible entries received. Sweepstakes begins May 10, 2023, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST. Must be a U.S. resident at least 18 years old to enter. Sweepstakes is only open to residents of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

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By Jennifer Elmore

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 5, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Regions Bank invited consumers and businesses to take a fresh – and free – review of their financial health and their plans for building savings, reducing debts, and reaching other financial goals.

April is Financial Literacy Month, and Regions Next Step, the bank’s no-cost financial education program, is highlighting the importance of budgeting and saving to help people focus on key parts of money management. According to recent Regions Next Step surveys, Americans have serious questions and concerns about managing their financial futures. The good news is Regions Next Step has a wealth of information and budgeting tools to help people start or meet their financial goals.

Surveys have found:

Only 35% of respondents think they will save enough to retire comfortably.Roughly 60% of respondents say they do not follow a budget.Additionally, 76% of respondents are not confident they can withstand an unexpected financial emergency. For people with medical financial hardships, a survey in 2022 found people are not prepared to cover medical expenses or pay off debt.

Regions Next Step has useful tools and information to help people start or meet financial goals. These resources are available to anyone, regardless of whether they have a Regions account, and there is no cost to access them.

“Seasons of economic volatility create stress and make a real impact on finances,” said Joye Hehn, Next Step financial education manager at Regions Bank. “With inflation impacting every part of daily living, Regions Next Step is helping people lean into the basics of money management to keep their financial goals on track. Financial wellness is at the heart of how we serve consumers and businesses, and we invite people to not only check out our free tools online but also stop by for a personal conversation in any of our branch locations.”

Resources available around the clock include:

Budgeting and savings calculators help categorize spending, address debt and increase savings. People can use these and other online calculators to develop a budget, know where money is going every month, and work toward long-term savings goals.The Regions Next Step content library includes courses on creating a budget, building an emergency savings account, having family conversations about money and more. These self-paced, interactive courses are designed to help people grow money management skills. Each course takes 10 minutes or less to complete and can be accessed via a mobile device, tablet or desktop.Articles, podcasts, worksheets and other financial wellness resources are available in the Next Step Family Budgeting and Saving Resource Center to help set up families for financial success through all of life’s milestones.The Personal Spending Plan Worksheet can plan, track and organize monthly spending.Next Step workshops are available to people for one-on-one guidance to address their money-management needs. These quick, informative workshops can be delivered in-person or virtually. For more information on hosting or attending a workshop, contact a Regions Bank branch or call 1-800-REGIONS to learn more.

Additionally, Regions Bank customers can access convenient financial management tools through My GreenInsights, available through Regions online banking and mobile app. My GreenInsights allows customers to create and track budgets, set financial goals and combine external accounts, providing one place to track spending and savings.

During Financial Literacy Month, Regions is also highlighting key tips:

Consider Zero-Based Budgeting. This method accounts for every dollar of monthly income, so it can be helpful to use when people want to stretch their budget and find new ways to save. Each month, start from scratch and create a new budget that accounts for every dollar of income. Move any dollars saved by spending less than budgeted into a savings account.Track Spending: Closely track spending on a weekly or monthly basis to help ensure budget goals are on track. Regions has a free downloadable worksheet to track personal spending. At the end of the tracking timeframe, review spending trends, areas for improvement and areas on target.Set Savings Goals. Saving a little bit on a regular basis adds up over time. Set smaller savings targets along a timeline toward a goal. Consider saving a percentage of your tax refund as a simple way to begin.Do a Savings Challenge. Try Regions’ 52-Week Savings Challenge, and watch savings grow when a little money is put aside each week. By following the downloadable worksheet, $1,378 can be saved in 52 weeks. Just save the amount each week that corresponds with the week of the challenge.Maintain an Emergency Savings Fund. An emergency fund is key to managing unexpected expenses. Some examples include car or home repairs, medical bills or a sudden loss of income. Aim to set aside three to six months of income, and keep these funds separate from any other checking or savings account so you know it isn’t part of monthly operating expenses. This podcast is available for more tips on growing an emergency fund.Pay Down Debt. During periods of inflation, minimize existing debt with variable interest rates, such as credit card debt. Include these payments as a line item in the monthly budget. As you pay down debt, reallocate funds from paid debt to other debt or add it to savings.

Financial wellness is a key part of Regions’ mission to make life better in the communities it serves. In 2022, Regions Next Step provided financial education to more than 2.1 million people across the Southeast, Midwest and Texas and received 3.2 million financial education content page views. Nearly 150,000 Regions podcasts and other resources on a variety of consumer and business topics were downloaded. Further, Regions Bank associates completed 9,800 financial education volunteer hours.

“Regions Bank works with many community organizations to connect financial education opportunities to more people,” said Wendi Boyen, community advocacy and financial wellness manager for Regions Bank. “Regions takes an inclusive and accessible approach toward providing helpful insights and encouraging people to take the next step in their financial journeys. By working together, we can keep our communities moving forward.”

For more advice on budgeting, saving and planning, visit Regions.com/NextStep. Or, visit a nearby Regions Bank branch to speak with a banker directly.

About Regions Financial Corporation 
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $155 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

About Regions Next Step® 
Regions Next Step is the financial education program from Regions Bank, offering a free collection of action-oriented tips, tools and resources. Next Step is designed to simplify financial topics, help people of all ages and business of varying sizes stay on track and meet financial goals. Resources are available online, in-person, virtually, and in English and Spanish. In 2022, Next Step provided financial education to more than 2.1 million people across the company’s footprint, delivered more than 1,600 financial wellness workshops, received 3.2 million financial education content page views and associates completed 9,800 financial education volunteer hours. Additional information and resources are available at Regions.com/NextStep.

Cadence is spotlighting the final group of Cadence’s Women in Technology Scholarship recipients by sharing these students’ outstanding achievements and inspirational stories in celebration of the program’s fifth year.

These highly accomplished women are pursuing technical degrees and were selected to receive a scholarship based on their impressive academic records, work in the community, leadership potential, and recommendations from professors. Get to know our awardees, the next generation of innovation, by reading more about their journeys below.

Watch this short video to hear directly from the students as they dive into their personal experiences, post-graduation goals, and what drives them to shape the future of technology.

Fabia Athena, Georgia Institue of Technology
“Since my childhood, I have been very interested in mathematics and science. My love for these subjects influenced me to study engineering. Eventually, growing up, I realized technology is essential to solving problems faster and for the future of a nation. My excitement for science, coupled with the realization of its importance, inspired me to study a technical field.”

Hena Naaz, Georgia Institue of Technology
“I wish to pursue a career in the VLSI and software industry to practice my skills that I have developed. I want to contribute to creating technologies for the present and future generations to come. I will try my best to be a good leader and a source of support for newcomers in my field.”

Margaret Cox, Elon University
“This scholarship will allow me to make sure that I find the best fit with a company that shares my values. I am excited about entering the workforce but want to ensure that I am working for a company that strives to support its employees and create an inclusive workspace.”

Marziyeh Rezaei, University of Washington
“I have always wanted to have a significant impact in my field, and I believe creating my own startup would give me a chance to make this happen. I believe pursuing a PhD will expand my knowledge while exercising teamwork and leading projects, and it will prepare me to establish my own startup after graduation. Winning this scholarship made me respect myself as a female engineer and reminded me of all the challenges I have faced and all the efforts I’ve put in to stand where I am now. And now, I know my duty is to encourage other women who are at the beginning of their path to have faith in their dreams and never give up.”

Nujhat Tasneem, Georgia Institue of Technology
“The main hurdle I faced as a part of an underrepresented group is the lack of knowledge of how other women in this field are thriving. I hope they know that there are opportunities waiting for them, and with hard work, they can achieve almost anything. I will encourage them to attend various women in engineering conferences that are out there (for example, Grace Hopper, Grad-Cohort CRA-WP, Society of Women Engineers conference, IEEE WIE conference). I attended two of the above-mentioned conferences—the women I met there and the talks I attended boosted my confidence, and I learned a lot.”

Olivia Jo Dickinson, Duke University
“Do not be intimated by challenges or setbacks. STEM is difficult for everyone, but you are capable, and your curiosity and passion will guide you to success. There may be stages of your career where you feel especially ostracized for your race, ethnicity, gender, etc., but do not let these times be moments where you doubt yourself. Let these times be moments where you realize how ever more important you are for ensuring others do not have to feel the same way because they have you to look up to as a representative of what is possible and what is attainable for someone who looks like you. “

Vidhisha Balachandran, Carnegie Mellon University
“I hope to use the scholarship to attend conferences outside of my research area, specifically toward the impact of NLP technology in day-to-day applications and use cases. I believe that this would help expand my knowledge and also inspire new ideas from adjacent fields that would be impactful in NLP. This will also enable me to understand the impact of NLP on other fields and identify cross-disciplinary future directions.”

Cadence is proud to support women in technology and thanks everyone who submitted applications this year. We hope to continue reaching STEM students from underrepresented groups with our upcoming scholarships. Congratulations to the talented individuals who were selected based on everything they have accomplished thus far. We appreciate them sharing how these programs have impacted their studies and are excited to see where their passions take them next.

Learn more about the Diversity in Technology Scholarship and say hello to other recipients from 2022.

Written by Anne Lillywhite, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Energy Transition, Digital and Services, Electrical Sector, EMEA

Why am I an engineer? Fundamentally, it’s because I love solving puzzles, learning new things, and advancing what’s possible. And I believe people who share my passion for asking ‘what’s next?’ will be crucial to meeting the enormous power challenges that lie ahead.

From climate change and cyberthreats, to outdated infrastructure or the energy transition, the next generation of engineers will be confronted by unprecedented demands. A passion for innovation will be essential to redefine the power paradigm in an increasingly technological society and enable everyone to access more resilient, efficient, safe and sustainable energy.

I believe our mission at Eaton is something to be passionate about. Passion is, in fact, one of the core leadership qualities that define our business. We’re applying our expertise in power management to improve quality of life and the environment at a crucial moment for the world—supporting the transition to renewables, electrification, and more intelligent power. Our efforts are also creating exciting career and learning opportunities related to these powerful global trends.

A strong pipeline of up-and-coming engineering talent is vital to preparing for this future at Eaton. To remain a leading power management company, we must inspire and develop our young engineers today. By fully engaging the next generation, we can also build more effective teams that combine different perspectives and backgrounds—helping us respond to new challenges with smart, tangible, forward-thinking solutions.

Inspiring intrapreneurs

It’s said Henry Ford once joked, “if I’d asked people what they wanted, they’d have said faster horses”. This speaks to why true innovation takes passion; engineers can’t always take a cautious, iterative approach—they must be ready to think radically.

The same is true of business. Too often we do things just because that’s the way they’ve always been done, or because that’s how everyone else is doing them. Sometimes routine and structure are undoubtedly good things, but bureaucracy can also be the enemy of fresh thinking.

At Eaton, we’re striving to help our engineers harness their spirit of innovation. Alongside R&D within our existing product lines, we’re also enabling our teams to tap into an intrapreneurial mindset to develop new technologies. Thinking like entrepreneurs, but within a large organisation, our engineers can drive new initiatives and take greater risks to develop their ideas into profitable finished products that are smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Our global network of six innovation centers is one way we enable talented engineers to forge new paths to the future. Offering a dedicated environment where diverse teams can work on multi-disciplinary challenges with leading-edge equipment, these centers are also backed by key alliances with the best of academia and industry. Innovative ideas can come from anywhere and our varied teams foster a culture of openness, collaboration and mutual reliance that helps us think beyond traditional approaches and seize new opportunities.

My own team at the Eaton European Innovation Center (EEIC) has built a very strong R&D track record—including Industry 4.0 automation, ecofriendly SF6-free switchgear, direct current microgrids,   advanced hydrogen fuel cells and much more. Having recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, the EEIC is now going from strength to strength and aims to double in size by 2025. With experts from many different countries and fields rubbing shoulders under one roof, inspiration is always just a conversation away and our diverse team members are always ready to collaborate.

To help nurture new ideas, initiatives like our Innovation World Cup are also empowering Eaton engineers to develop new projects. This annual internal competition fosters collaboration and innovative thinking—as well as giving employees the chance to showcase their ideas to our regional and global leaders. Our recently nominated projects span everything from more efficient electric vehicle charging to eco-friendlier green coding, and I’m thrilled we’re celebrating and supporting the exceptional R&D happening across our global business units.

Approaching innovation differently

To ready our next generation of engineers for the challenges ahead, we must help them find the right career path and get there faster. At Eaton, we’re committed to doing just that through varied development programs, which include school and university career events, internships, graduate training, one-on-one mentoring, our Stretch Assignment Marketplace, and Eaton University. We make sure people can continuously grow their technical skills and explore new fields; in fact, we recently committed to a minimum of 12 hours training for each employee every year.

There’s also been a sea change in the way the next generation of engineers views work/life effectiveness, with an increasing number desiring greater autonomy in balancing their personal and professional growth. We ensure our engineers can take full advantage of new digital tools and virtual capabilities—allowing them to work more effectively and collaborate with more people, more easily across large distances. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem; we’re all in different places in our lives and we all have different limits. We give our team members a wide range of options so they can select the best way of working for their own individual preferences, balancing the need for virtual flexibility with a sense of face-to-face belonging and camaraderie. We support varied solutions to suit different people’s lives—from flextime and remote working, to extensive wellness programs.

We also welcome everyone to join our iERGs, which unite employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. There, they can play a crucial role in helping us identify priorities, run projects and drive meaningful policy changes. iERGs are the engine of cultural innovation inside our business, evolving how we work and how we support employees to make sure everyone’s needs are met.

Across the board, driving innovation means challenging the status quo—in how we work, in how we collaborate, and even in how we think about tomorrow’s power challenges. As we take these challenges head-on, I believe there’s never been a more exciting time to be an engineer, and no better place to pursue your passion than at Eaton.

Airline planning to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023 – about three times more than 2022 and 10 times more than in 2019

United also welcomes new corporate participants to its Eco-Skies Alliance program, who will contribute to the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel

United has purchased more SAF1 and expects to fly more miles using SAF this year than any airline2

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2023 /3BL Media/ — United recently announced that it will begin using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from San Francisco International Airport and is planning to use a SAF blend later this year at London Heathrow Airport, which could put the airline on track to use approximately 10 million gallons in 2023, nearly three times more than 2022 and close to 10 times more than 2019.

“It’s remarkable to see that in just a few years United has exponentially increased its SAF use,” said United Chief Sustainability Officer Lauren Riley. “While 10 million gallons of SAF in 2023 represents a fraction of what we need, we have also made big investments in producers that are using everything from ethanol to algae, to CO2, to help increase our available future supply. We believe these investments, along with our continued collaboration with policymakers, cross-industry businesses, and other airlines will help us scale this brand-new industry to achieve comparable success to solar and wind.”

To date, United has invested in the future production of over five billion gallons of SAF – more than any airline3 – and as a result of today’s announcement, the carrier will fly more miles in 2023 than any airline.4 United has used SAF blends at Los Angeles International Airport since 2016 and Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam since 2022 and continues to use SAF at those airports in 2023.

The SAF deliveries commenced at San Francisco Airport in April, with United receiving 1.5 million gallons of SAF for departing flights, the remainder of United’s SAF supply will be used at Los AngelesInternational Airport and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. London Heathrow Airport is expected to begin receiving deliveries of SAF later in 2023. Once the SAF is delivered to London Heathrow, it will mark the first time United would participate in London Heathrow’s SAF incentive program.

Eco-Skies Alliance Round 3

The SAF used on United’s flights will be paid for in part through the company’s Eco-Skies AllianceSM, an innovative program designed for participating companies to work together to share the “green premium” or the cost associated with purchasing lower emission fuels. Participating in United’s Eco-Skies Alliance provides its corporate customers with the opportunity to build transparency and enable true, certified SAF emissions reductions associated with travel of people or goods on United flights.

United’s Eco-Skies Alliance program was launched in April 2021 and has collectively contributed toward the purchase of nearly 15 million gallons of SAF. With its up to 80% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions on a lifecycle basis compared to conventional jet fuel, this is enough SAF to reduce approximately 150,000 metric tons of GHG emissions, or enough to fly passengers close to 1 billion miles. Including today’s newly announced participants, the program has 24 participants including:

The new participants include:

AudiBank of AmericaCiscoCorporate Travel ManagementDB SchenkerFirst Eagle InvestmentsMacquarie GroupThermo Fisher Scientific

The SAF that United is using today in San Francisco and Amsterdam is provided by Neste. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ is produced from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, including used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%5 over the fuel’s life cycle, compared to using conventional jet fuel.

In the future, SAF could be made from other feedstocks, including household trash, forest waste, algae or compressed CO2. To date, United has invested in the future production of over 5 billion gallons of SAF – more than any airline.6

The Federal Government Recognizes the Value of SAF

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act includes the largest governmental climate change investments in U.S. history – a new blender’s tax credit specifically for SAF along with other critical incentives for clean energy and carbon capture – that will help spur an increase in SAF infrastructure and supply while lowering costs for SAF consumers.

The U.S. military currently uses nearly five billion gallons of jet fuel annually and the Department of Defense will use a jet fuel blend containing at least 10% SAF by 2028 because of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

And according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the country’s vast feedstock resources are enough to meet the projected SAF demand of the entire U.S. aviation industry.

United’s Commitment to Net Zero Emissions by 2050

United was the first airline to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets. In addition to the Eco-Skies Alliance Program, United also established a venture fund – United Airlines Ventures – to identify and invest in companies and technologies that can decarbonize air travel and from this, recently created the UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM. These strategic investments include carbon capture, hydrogen-electric engines, electric regional aircraft and air taxis. This year, United became the first U.S. airline to show customers an estimate of each flight’s carbon footprint in their search.

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”.

United Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Other Important Information

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to, among other things, plans and projections regarding the company’s environmental, social or governance (ESG) goals, targets, commitments, strategies and initiatives and related business and stakeholder impacts. All statements that are not statements of historical facts are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on historical performance and current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our future financial results, plans, objectives, goals, targets, commitments, strategies and initiatives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, known or unknown, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, that are difficult to predict, may be beyond our control and could cause our future financial results, plans, objectives, goals, targets, commitments, strategies and initiatives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors include, among others, any failure to meet stated ESG goals, targets, commitments, strategies and initiatives in the time frame expected or at all as a result of many factors, including changing societal, market, competitive, regulatory or stakeholder expectations and any delay or failure of any technology to be fully developed or become functional or marketable or to serve the purpose for which it was designed. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the many risks and uncertainties that affect United’s business and market, particularly those identified in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections in United’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as updated by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Risks and uncertainties related to United’s environmental compliance, climate commitments and climate strategy are further described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of United’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022—”We are subject to many forms of environmental regulation and liability and risks associated with climate change and may incur substantial costs as a result. In addition, failure to achieve or demonstrate progress towards our climate goals may expose us to liability and reputational harm.”

The statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release and except as otherwise required by applicable law or regulation, United Airlines undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. In particular, United Airlines reserves the right to change, amend, supplement or abandon some or all of the statements regarding goals, targets, commitments, strategies, initiatives, intentions and other statements from time to time without notice.

In addition, some of our disclosures in this press release are estimates or based on assumptions due to inherent measurement uncertainties. For example, United’s statement that it has purchased more SAF than any other airline is based on publicly available future purchase agreements for SAF of certain airlines as of the date hereof.

 

1 United has invested in more SAF than any other airlines based on all publicly announced SAF offtake agreements 
2 Statement based on available seat mile (ASM) metric, as determined based on publicly available information. Excludes SAF supplied under regulatory mandates. 
3 Based on publicly announced airline offtake agreements for future purchases of SAF. 
4 Statement based on available seat mile (ASM) metric, as determined based on publicly available information. Excludes SAF supplied under regulatory mandates. 
5 When used in neat form (i.e. unblended) and calculated with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology. 
6 Based on publicly announced airline offtake agreements for future purchases of SAF.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 5, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Tetra Pak has been named as a European Climate Leader 2023 by the Financial Times, in recognition of the company’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and its robust commitments to climate action.

Of the thousands assessed by the Financial Times and Statista, only the leading 500 companies with the greatest reduction in their GHG emissions intensity made it to the final list.

Each company in the list has been assigned an individual score, which is calculated using information on the company’s volume of emissions, level of disclosure on these emissions and its reduction of emissions as a percentage.

Tetra Pak was ranked amongst the top 20% of the 500 companies listed, achieving a 54.3% absolute reduction of the Scope 1 and 2 emissions over a five-year period1. The ranking also recognizes Tetra Pak’s efforts across the value chain (Scope 3), highlighting its regular inclusion amongst CDP A-listed businesses and its net-zero targets as approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) along a 1.5° pathway.

Adolfo Orive, President & CEO at Tetra Pak, says: “The acknowledgment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. While we are proud of our achievements to date, we have plans to continue mitigating our environmental impact further – by decarbonising our value chain, driving circular solutions while contributing to food system resilience and protecting biodiversity. All these actions are core to our purpose, as we commit to making food safe and available everywhere and we promise to protect what’s good – food, people and the planet.”

You can learn more about the actions we’re taking to mitigate environmental impact here.

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ABOUT TETRA PAK 
Tetra Pak is a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With more than 23,000 employees around the world, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. 

Our promise, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to commit to making food safe and available, everywhere.

More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com

MEDIA CONTACTS 

Tetra Pak PR Contact: 
Lucia Freschi 
Tetra Pak 
Tel: +39 347 2632237 
Lucia.freschi@tetrapak.com

PR Agency Contact: 
Dani Marks 
Brands2Life for Tetra Pak 
Tel: +44 207 592 1200 
tetrapakcorporate@brands2life.com

1CDP data 2016-2021.

Originally published on the IBM Blog

By Lydia Logan

Three of my four grandparents were teachers. Their love of learning and passion for lighting a spark in their students impressed upon me the power that teachers have to change lives and shape the future. As I’m writing this, I am in Jacksonville, Florida, just a few miles from where my grandmother, Rosalie Gordon-Mills, was an educator for over 40 years in the St. John’s County public schools in St. Augustine. Being here reminds me of one of her star students, W.D. McCoy, who with her support and encouragement, grew up to be an engineer and director of a major university’s engineering school.

Teachers play an essential role in helping the next generation of learners develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills that will prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. They inspire innovators and cultivate the creative thinking that will solve the world’s biggest challenges. Through my work with IBM SkillsBuild®, IBM’s signature global education and skilling program, I am honored to connect with educators, as well as partners and policymakers, who are passionate about helping teachers do what they do best.

Learn more about IBM SkillsBuild for teachers

STEM resources enhance student learning

Teachers have told us about the variety of challenges they face every day, from creating appealing content to keeping up with STEM tools and trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Teachers need resources and support that are cost-effective and easy to implement. IBM SkillsBuild shares free resources that are developed with input from teachers, and we partner to provide free STEM training to teachers across the country.

Johnna Walker Jackson, a high school teacher at Compton Unified School District, told us about a student who struggled with core curriculum but excelled when given the opportunity to use IBM SkillsBuild to explore content related to her career interests and to work independently at her own pace. This is a great example of why teacher toolkits are key. Teacher-facing resources (including curriculum maps, lesson plans, slide decks, rubrics, student worksheets and hands-on activities) can help teachers create content that’s appealing and resonates with their students. For these toolkits to be truly successful, we also need to provide comprehensive training on technical and programmatic implementation, such as registration and learner management, as well as courses on how to teach topics including cybersecurity, emerging tech, AI and professional skills.

Technology training can transform lives. With most STEM training, learners often don’t know where to start or think it’s too expensive. Topics and tools like cybersecurity and generative AI are making their way into classroom discussions, so we’re helping teachers connect their students with relevant learning journeys. The IBM SkillsBuild course catalog helps students and teachers explore the courses and the digital credentials available. It provides background and information about each role, the core skills required and details of the learning journey.

Jennifer Lucia, a former teacher who is now part of my team at IBM, saw firsthand how students sometimes struggle to communicate the value of the skills they have acquired. IBM SkillsBuild helps teachers guide students to relevant online learning and equips them with the language to illustrate their knowledge in real-world settings.

Training teachers through collaboration

Another ongoing challenge teachers face is finding training and support that is cost-effective. That’s why we’re excited to be working with the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES) to develop a training program to equip hundreds of K-12 teachers with no-cost STEM education and career readiness resources for their students. I’m excited to see the exponential impact that this initiative will have as we reach underrepresented communities in tech.

Whether you’re a teacher, a student, a parent or a job seeker, IBM SkillsBuild provides over 1,000 free courses on technology and professional skills. The IBM SkillsBuild teacher toolkit provides more than 200 teacher-facing resources created with input from teachers, including implementation training. Through IBM SkillsBuild, we continue to progress towards our commitment to skill 30 million people globally by 2030.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 5, 2023 /3BL Media/ — As companies continue to set and strengthen sustainability goals, Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical infrastructure solutions, has developed Future-Ready Commercial Facilities, an eBook that details how companies can plan, design, and build their facilities to be net-zero.

Black & Veatch recommends an approach to sustainable facilities that includes planning for future retrofits of energy, communications, clean transportation and water use technologies. The eBook is a practical guide that helps companies understand what ‘future-ready’ facilities look like.

“With more companies committing to sustainability goals, Black & Veatch’s planning and design solutions are crucial to creating net-zero and decarbonized spaces,” said Fred Ellermeier, vice president of connectivity, commercial and industrial for Black & Veatch. “By looking toward the future, companies can effectively evolve to meet new standards and regulations while adapting to new technologies and climate change impacts.”

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, only 21% of current building stock is green, opening the door for real estate investors, developers and building owners. Green buildings include EV charging stations, integrated water/reuse systems, decarbonized energy such as solar, and digital technologies.

Contact Black & Veatch for more information.

Editor’s Notes: 

To read Future-Ready Commercial Facilities eBook, click here.To learn more about Black & Veatch’s work in the commercial space, click here.

About Black & Veatch 
Black & Veatch is a 100-percent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people around the world by addressing the resilience and reliability of our most important infrastructure assets. Our revenues in 2022 were US$4.3 billion. Follow us on www.bv.com and on social media.

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