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These days, electrification is often the most prominent answer to the question of how to remove carbon from fleet operations — whether it’s due to the millions of dollars in federal funding being pumped into developing charging infrastructure and stimulating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the highly visible adoption of EVs by companies like Amazon and FedEx, or just the spike in EV commercials and advertising.

While EVs will be a crucial component of wide-scale decarbonization, few fleets will be able to deploy them exclusively any time soon. Although electrification is a critical solution for decarbonizing transportation, we still need to develop ample grid capacity, wide-scale charging infrastructure, and an adequate supply of clean energy to meet demand. Electrification isn’t suitable for every fleet manager, but there are ways to lower emissions and reach sustainability goals over the short- to medium- term.

To achieve a successful net-zero landscape, we will need to rely on a mix of decarbonization solutions and technologies, each best fit for different applications. In transportation, there are a range of ways to reduce emissions that don’t rely on standard electrification, from the fuels themselves to the way they reach vehicles.

Because each fleet’s needs are unique, it is critical that each fleet has a personalized electrification solution and transition plan based on budget, timeline, and market availability. While waiting for EVs and hydrogen fuel cell EVs to scale, fleets can transition to sustainable fuels, which offer lower carbon emissions and are often indistinguishable from their conventional counterparts. One such fuel is renewable diesel, which offers up to 85% lower lifecycle emissions compared to petroleum diesel.

But, transitioning to alternative fuels and energy sources will have its own obstacles. Fueling will become more complex — many traditional fueling stations still fail to offer electric charging, and very few gas stations in the U.S. currently offer sustainable fuels. This is where mobile energy delivery steps in by providing the adaptability necessary to service a mixed-energy fleet. Mobile fuel delivery offers the flexibility fleet managers will need to comfortably adapt to the evolving sustainability landscape.

With Booster’s mobile energy delivery service, conventional and alternative fuels are delivered directly from the terminal to a fleet’s yard in non-operating hours. This model provides a range of fuels to any location, simplifying fueling for mixed-energy fleets, while significantly reducing emissions.

Though electrification will be the right choice for many fleets over the long term, barriers to adoption prohibit wide-scale use right now. For many fleets, the transition will be iterative and will require a range of solutions, from mixed-energy fleets to sustainable fuels to mobile fueling. What matters most is that we continue to make progress in decarbonizing transportation, and take advantage of every solution along the way.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career at GoDaddy.

I am a proud graduate of the University of Iowa, where I majored in Civil Engineering with a focus in Computer Science. During my time in college, I worked various internships within IT, ultimately deciding that’s where I wanted to pursue a career. Prior to GoDaddy, I worked at John Deere, Marsh Advantage America, and then Transamerica Capital Management, all within IT. I have been with GoDaddy for twelve and a half years, now. I currently work on the Domains DCC Team as a Software Development Engineer!

This year, my wife, Tosha, and I will be celebrating our twenty-year wedding anniversary. We now have two talented freshmen and cannot believe how fast the time has flown by. Our youngest daughter, Arynn, is a freshman in high school and is active in dance. Our oldest, Caelynn, is in her first year at Simpson College, studying Actuarial Science and playing softball.

Outside of work, I have a true passion for sports and coaching. I’ve been coaching Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for nine years, high school basketball for five years, and club softball for ten years. Additionally, I am a personal trainer for baseball and softball.

Why did you get involved in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)?

I became a part of GoDaddy’s ERGs because they provide a sense of community and belonging. GoDaddy embraces diversity and our ERGs allow every employee to be a part of something great! Through ERGs, we can give back to the community and learn more about our co-workers.

What are some of your favorite things about working at GoDaddy?

I have had the privilege of being part of some amazing teams at GoDaddy that directly reflect my personal values. I have a “Team First” mentality — believing that we can do great things together. Every development team that I have been on pushes one other to be better. Through our diverse backgrounds and different ways of thinking, we are able to build new ideas, helping solve developmental issues.

What about our workplace or community, if anything, has helped you grow as an individual?

During my time here, I have had the opportunity to be around some truly talented people. I have been able to grow and also help others develop their professional skills. From developers that think outside the box, to co-workers that are active in the community — I am constantly learning new ways to benefit the teams that I am involved in. This applies not only in the work setting, but also on the court and in the field.

What is most meaningful about Black History Month to you?

Black History Month is important to me because it provides a time to honor and remember the struggles and contributions of Black Americans around the world. I believe that collectively, we are stronger as a society when we understand our true history. We should grow from our failures and build upon our successes. We are all blessed to live in this great country but it is important that we learn from each other’s history. This will allow us to truly grow.

What does Black In Technology look like in ten years?

I feel we still have a long way to go in growing Black in Technology but it’s definitely looking up. My father was a college professor. Therefore, I was exposed to technology from an early age. It is important that we continue to give back to our community to expose young children to the benefits of technology. Over the next ten years, I am hopeful to see the population of minorities in technology grow exponentially.

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We closely manage all kinds of waste – whether generated at our operational sites or offices – to ensure they are properly handled and disposed of. This protects the environment and our people.

We apply a mitigation hierarchy and work with contractors, suppliers and waste receivers to improve waste management practices at our job sites. We also collaborate with industry peers to identify and act on shared waste management opportunities. In addition to complying with all regulatory waste material production, control and disposal requirements, we see waste recycling, reuse and recovery as an opportunity to generate economic, social and environmental benefits.

Resource circularity

One of the ways we are working to reduce waste is by exploring opportunities to integrate the concept of a circular economy in our operations and across our value chain. Through this lens, we are examining how commodities flow through our own business, treating waste as design flaws that should be eliminated, and looking for efficiencies to reduce raw material consumption and improve environmental performance. Also, by reducing our environmental impacts through strategies such as growing our low-emissions energy portfolio and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our base business, Suncor can play a valuable role in providing the additional energy needs associated with material circularity.

Waste performance

Our activities involve handling large volumes of different types of waste; construction materials and contaminated water constitute the largest volumes. Waste volumes, hazardous and non-hazardous, depend upon on-site activities, including periodic equipment maintenance, and may fluctuate annually. As we have assumed the operatorship of additional facilities, we have seen increased waste generation volumes. In 2021, some of our facilities experienced shutdowns and turnarounds, which increased waste generation in 2021 by 3% compared to 2020. We were, however, able to send 95,000 tonnes of waste off-site for recycling, reuse and recovery due to waste improvement projects throughout our operations in 2021.

Read the full 2022 Report on Sustainability

International Olympic Committee news

February 16, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Following the devastating earthquake that recently hit Türkiye and Syria, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the European Olympic Committees (EOC) and the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) will donate a total of USD one million to help the Olympic community in the areas affected by the natural disaster. The IOC and OCA will each give USD 250,000, EOC will give EUR 250,000, while the ORF will make available an additional amount of USD 260,000 for immediate emergency assistance to the local population and refugees in Türkiye.

“It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake that has struck the south-eastern region of Türkiye and Syria. I have spoken to the NOC President of Türkiye and the NOC President of Syria, and have heard from them about the impact the earthquake has had on many members of the Olympic community. Unfortunately there are a number of athletes and members of the Olympic community among the victims, while many others have lost their homes and sports infrastructure has been heavily damaged,” said IOC President Thomas Bach.

“We discussed how best to support the members of the Olympic community. As a result of the conversations, we have agreed with the OCA, the EOC and the ORF to take immediate action,” the IOC President added. “Our first-response emergency assistance in Türkiye will channelled through the Olympic Refuge Foundation and their partners on site. In Syria, we will work with international NGOs and UN agencies that are able to access the affected areas. We have learnt that the biggest need at the moment is for food, medicine and tents.”

The Olympic Refuge Foundation has immediately released funds from the first-year funding of its Sport for Solidarity programme, one of its biggest programmes currently running in Türkiye. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM), the UNHCR and the Turkish Olympic Committee, the Sport for Solidarity programme uses sport to help young refugees and asylum seekers feel safe and protected, while building links with their local communities. It is being delivered in seven of the most densely populated cities in Türkiye, including the areas most affected by the earthquake (Mersin, Sanliurfa and Adana), where a large Syrian refugee population is also present. In consideration of the devastating impact on them, their families and the host community, the ORF contribution, originally planned to support the programme, will now be used for humanitarian assistance, such as providing clothes, blankets, food and shelter.

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Originally published by The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

By Salah Goss

From attacks on the Freedom Riders to the bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” Birmingham, Alabama, has been at the forefront of our nation’s struggle for justice and equality. At the heart of that struggle were Black small business owners who provided donations to support the civil rights movement, delivered goods and services to Black customers in a segregated city and contributed to economic growth in their communities.

While Black entrepreneurship has been a constant in Birmingham and across the country since the 1960s, today the number of Black-owned businesses is on the rise — with Black women fueling much of that growth. Yet systemic racism and decades of disinvestment mean that many Black entrepreneurs continue to struggle for equitable access to resources to grow their businesses. In fact, according to the 2022 Small Business Credit Survey, Black business owners were twice as likely as white business owners to receive less than the full amount of their funding requests.

At Mastercard, we believe that if we’re truly going to build an economy that works for everyone, we must make sure no one is left behind. We understand that addressing racial disparities in business ownership is key to inclusive growth and could unlock nearly 600,000 jobs and $55 billion to the U.S. economy, according to one estimate. That’s why in 2020 we launched In Solidarity, a commitment to invest $500 million toward narrowing the racial wealth and opportunity gap across the U.S. over five years. Since then, we’ve been putting our products, services, technology and financial support to work in seven cities with the goal of increasing economic opportunities for Black Americans.

One of those cities is Birmingham — where more than 70% of the population is Black but only 30% of businesses are Black-owned, which is one of the largest racial disparities in business ownership in the country. To help narrow that gap, we’ve joined Mayor Randall Woodfin and local community organizations to help transform Birmingham into a Southern hub for Black-owned businesses.

We’re also collaborating with local leaders and Black small business owners to try new approaches and integrate digital tools to help them overcome systemic barriers and grow. Avrie and Phillip Powell, the entrepreneurs behind Aww Shucks gourmet corn, told us about the challenges they faced accessing capital and weathering inflation when they started a food truck company during the pandemic. Through In Solidarity and other local programs, we connected the Powells to resources and digital training, and they’ve grown their business to include a second food truck and a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Two years into our work in Birmingham, we’re reflecting on the lessons we’ve learned and hope that by sharing them with others they will inspire sustained and deeper commitments to advancing racial equity.

First, use your superpower. For Mastercard, our superpower is our network — that includes tens of thousands of banks and fintechs and millions of merchants and cardholders in the U.S. For example, by bringing together our partners, we worked with the city to launch Ascend Birmingham, a program designed to help small businesses pivot to digital operations and thrive in an age of more digitally engaged consumers.

Second, inclusion takes intention. For example, major events like the 2022 World Games drew tourists from all over the world to Birmingham. Knowing that small businesses can lose out on tourism revenue, we partnered with city leaders and the Birmingham Business Resource Center to create a satellite marketplace showcasing 30 Black-owned businesses in the city’s historic Civil Rights District. Through our partnership with the BBRC, we also funded the A.G. Gaston Business Directory, an online community resource of nearly 1,000 Black-owned businesses. Both the Civil Rights District marketplace and this grant have raised the visibility of Black-owned businesses, helping them attract new customers and grow their revenue.

Third, proximity matters. In Birmingham, we’ve also seen that social capital is as important as financial capital, and knowledge gained by experience is priceless. That’s why we’re partnering with local organizations like the Birmingham Business Resource Center and Urban Impact to connect small business owners with experts and resources that understand their specific challenges. And with digital platform Hello Alice, we’re building an online community for Black small business owners in Birmingham to exchange ideas, learn about funding opportunities and access other resources to help generate and sustain their growth.

Building an inclusive economy — in Birmingham and beyond – could not be more urgent or important. As the business community continues to focus on how it can help to close the wide racial wealth and opportunity gaps, and as Birmingham commemorates 60 years since the civil rights movement, we hope the work we’re doing — and, most importantly, the people we’re working with — will inspire continued action and impact.

By leveraging our network, engaging local communities and providing entrepreneurs with the technological skills to keep growing, we can help Black-owned businesses power a more inclusive and prosperous economy for all.

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The development of antibiotics has been widely hailed as one of the top medical breakthroughs of the 20th century, allowing people to survive formerly life-threatening bacterial infections.

Unfortunately, addressing disease resistance to antibiotics – known as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR – has emerged as a top priority of the 21st century, one that will require global partnership across many stakeholders to solve.

Bacterial AMR is accelerating due to two overarching causes: misuse of existing antibiotics and lack of access to appropriate antibiotics. If AMR continues to spread, the consequences could be significant. Treatments like chemotherapy for cancer or common surgeries such as cesarean sections or hip replacements rely on the effective use of antibiotics to prevent infection.

According to a comprehensive analysis published in the British medical journal Lancet, nearly 5 million people died in 2019 from causes associated with bacterial AMR, placing it just behind heart disease and stroke among the top three causes of death worldwide. And those numbers don’t even account for fungal and viral AMR.

Young children are at particularly high risk: globally, 1 in 5 deaths attributable to AMR occur in children under 5 years old.

Viatris is a founding member of the AMR Industry Alliance, convening stakeholders across biotech, diagnostic, generic and pharmaceutical industries to build common solutions and break down barriers to access, while educating health care professionals on the appropriate use of antibiotics.

Many antibiotics have been available as generics for several years and in some cases, they are no longer economically viable for companies to produce or sell. This reality can elevate the risk for supply disruption.

Policymakers and payers need to recognize that market incentives must go beyond new product introduction and include preservation of the availability of older products. One of the learnings of the COVID-19 pandemic is that global problems require global solutions, but local policies are the difference between life and death and access to critical medicines.

Globally, governments must work together on AMR through surveillance networks, data sharing and securing global supply chains to ensure broad and equitable availability and access to diagnostics and medicines. Locally, governments must ensure policies support efforts to address AMR, from appropriate use of antibiotics to market viability.

And governments at all levels need to work together with industry, NGOs and society to ensure that policies don’t have unintended consequences. Patients worldwide also need to play a part in making educated decisions around treatment, the proper use of antibiotics, as well as the potential consequences of misuse.

As a global healthcare company, Viatris takes seriously the importance of addressing AMR, including in our policy engagement with stakeholders. Our collective collaboration will be key to addressing this top priority for empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

Successfully fighting AMR requires a multipronged approach. Some key strategies include:

Proactive prevention of infections through increased efforts in hygiene and sanitation, hospital-based infection control and vaccination (both for bacterial pathogens and for viral infections, which will prevent overuse/misuse of antibiotics).Education of health care providers and patients about the proper use of antibiotics.Better stewardship of existing antibiotics by using them only when relevant, at the appropriate dose and for the right amount of time, an effort that requires accurate diagnoses.Collaboration by a variety of disciplines, including industry, NGOs and governments to develop new ways to address unmet needs.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., February 23, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Overcoming the challenges of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging takes more than a single company’s best intentions. That’s why Del Monte Foods is committed to advancing equity in communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations who have deep relationships within the communities they seek to serve.

Through the guidance of its Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), the company is making a concerted effort to support nonprofits that are addressing crucial needs for diverse communities through education, workforce development, social-emotional health resources and nutrition access. 

In 2022 alone, Del Monte Foods donated over $300,000 to nonprofit organizations that are committed to increasing equity in the communities where team members live and work.

Improving Equity in Agriculture
The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is a nonprofit organization representing Black farmers and their families in the U.S. As an association, it serves tens of thousands of members nationwide, providing advocacy, resources and education.

Through Del Monte Foods’ support, the NBFA’s outreach program helps provide personalized assistance to Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian and other under-resourced farmers and ranchers who need advice around topics such as financial health, land ownership, access to capital, or farm-related best practices. The company’s support also includes education around access to healthy food, credit repair, loan applications, foreclosure, access to capital, succession planning, as well as how to handle crop loss due to market or business-mandated closures and more.

Nourishing Equitable Communities 
Beginning in 2022, Del Monte Foods has partnered with the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthier Generation to reach 7.5 million students and their families through a signature “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” program. By engaging with 10,000 schools nationwide, the program aims to help students in kindergarten through grade 12 and their families improve their physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being through nutrition education, resources and content.

One of the primary goals of “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” is to improve whole health equity by mobilizing schools as an important vector of change for students and families, especially in communities that have faced historic inequities. Together, the organizations will work to ensure that 75% of students who will be reached by the program represent BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) populations.

With shared commitments to advancing a vision of more equitable communities. Del Monte Foods is proud to continue growing good — together with nonprofits across the country. To learn more, download the company’s 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Update. 

About Del Monte Foods
For more than 135 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth’s goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we’re always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, Joyba®, Kitchen Basics®, and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow.

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.

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We are shocked and saddened by the countless lives lost, families displaced and overall devastating destruction from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. International Paper has committed $50,000 USD to the Emergency Response Fund set up by our strategic partner, the Global Foodbanking Network, to their member food bank in Turkey, the Tider Basic Needs Association.

Tider has a presence on the ground with a network of more than 60 locally led food banks in Turkey and responded within hours to help with emergency assessments and response efforts. They are also a member of Afet Platformu, an association of 26 NGOs that carefully coordinate disaster response across the country — the group formed in January 2020 after the 6.7 magnitude Elazig earthquake.

Because food banks have a local presence, they know how to provide food and other relief supplies quickly and where it is needed most. In addition, our EMEA Packaging facilities are donating boxes to local organizations in several countries that are supporting disaster relief efforts with essential goods donations.

About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

In October 2020, our then-CEO Marty Mucci signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge. Last week, current president and CEO John Gibson reaffirmed our commitment to continuing our journey to building a strong and sustainable culture of inclusion by the pledge.

About Paychex

Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq:PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services. By combining innovative software-as-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business. Backed by 50 years of industry expertise, Paychex serves more than 730,000 payroll clients as of May 31, 2022 in the U.S. and Europe, and pays one out of every 12 American private sector employees. Learn more about Paychex by visiting www.paychex.com and stay connected on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 21, 2023 /3BL Media/ – After a year where the company made outstanding progress executing its strategy, strengthening its clean energy commitments, and responding effectively to the urgency of external events, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine for the sixth year in a row. Duke Energy moved up four spots and was ranked 4th among gas and electric utilities.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of over 27,000 employees who execute on our strategy every day to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy for our customers,” said Lynn Good, Duke Energy chair, president and CEO. “We’re leading the industry’s most ambitious clean energy transformation and continuing to make progress on our mission.”

In determining the industry rankings, executives, directors and industry analysts are independently surveyed and companies are rated on nine attributes: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products/services and global competitiveness.

Recent company performance highlights

Expanding emissions goals – Established new interim carbon emissions reduction targets of 80% for Scope 1 emissions by 2040 and 50% for Scope 2 and 3 (upstream and downstream emissions) by 2035. The company had previously set a net zero by 2050 target for Scope 1 and certain Scope 2 and 3 emissions. Currently, 95% of the company’s greenhouse gas emissions are now tied to a measurable net-zero goal.Investing in renewables – By 2035, the company anticipates 30,000 megawatts of regulated renewables on its system, which is more than five times what the company currently operates today.Transitioning to cleaner energy – Accelerated coal retirements, targeting energy generated from coal to represent less than 5% of total generation by 2030 and planning a full exit from coal by 2035, subject to regulatory approval.Powering communities – Supported its communities with more than $49 million in charitable giving in 2021. In addition, the company’s employees and alumni volunteered more than 98,000 hours with nonprofits in local communities.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 7.9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 51,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,500 people.

Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities – with goals of at least a 50 percent carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is a top U.S. renewable energy provider, on track to own or purchase 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025. The company also is investing in major electric grid upgrades and expanded battery storage, and exploring zero-emitting power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.

Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2022 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers” list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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