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We believe that doing what’s right means caring for both the environment and the communities we serve. We continuously work to reduce waste, repurpose materials and support organizations making a difference. These practices not only protect natural resources but also deliver economic value. From recycling programs to equipment reuse, our efforts reflect a core belief: how we operate matters – and we are focused on seeking innovative ways to reduce our footprint and maximize community benefit.

Our focus on supportable waste management

Through thoughtful strategies focused on reduction, reuse and recycling, we actively manage the waste generated by our operations and reduce the volume of materials sent to landfills and incinerators. Rather than discarding materials, we prioritize repurposing and reusing and regularly donate items in good condition to support local communities and nonprofit organizations. These practices enable us to operate more responsibly while supporting a circular economy that maximizes value and reduces environmental impact

In 2024, our utility operations generated 524,700 metric tons of material of which we successfully recycled more than 86 percent. Recycled materials included concrete, construction debris and other materials. We continue to seek new opportunities to expand recycling efforts and collaborate with employees and contractors to advance sustainable waste management practices across our operations.

The success of the program, and that it continues to advance is a true testament to our strong leadership and focus on waste minimization.”

– Rob Pollock, senior director of Environmental Projects & Services at PSE&G

Recognized for excellence

Our recycling initiatives have earned us Recycling Champion honors from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in both 2020 and 2024. These accolades reflect the success of our comprehensive recycling programs and our dedication to continuous improvement.

We’ve consistently exceeded key benchmarks for utilities. While the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has a national recycling goal to increase the national recycling rate to 50% by 2030 and the state DEP aims for 60%, we have historically recycled up to 90% of our waste.

Recycling in action

Wetland mat recycling

Our recycling and reuse of timber wetland mats – which stabilize heavy machinery on soft ground – exemplifies how we extend the life of materials that might otherwise be sent to landfill. Once Pour teams are done with the mats, they are evaluated for reuse, undergoing strict inspection and thorough cleaning. When reuse is not possible, recycling options are evaluated to ensure responsible disposal. In 2023 alone, more than 2,500 tons of wetland mats were diverted from landfill, reinforcing our focus on sustainable operations.

Pallet recycling

Another impactful and cost-efficient recycling initiative is our pallet recycling program, launched in April 2022. Previously discarded in dumpsters, wooden pallets are now either recycled or donated to nonprofit organizations. Since its launch, the pallet program has achieved:

• More than 26,000 pallets recycled or reused
• Preserved the equivalent of 3,250 trees
• $220,000 in waste disposal costs saved
• 520 tons of wood waste diverted from landfills

The program has significantly grown across the utility. What began as a program with six sites has now expanded to 25 locations. In July 2025, the program reached a new milestone, recycling 1,088 pallets in a single month.

Beyond waste reduction, our pallet recycling program has created meaningful benefits for local communities. A key recipient of these donations is America’s Grow-A-Row, a nonprofit organization that provides fresh produce to families in need across New Jersey and other states. By supplying pallets, we help America’s Grow-A-Row reduce its operating costs, enabling the organization to reinvest those savings into producing and distributing more food for those who need it most.

PSEG’s donation not only helps us safely deliver fresh, healthy produce to people who need it most, but it also allows us to save valuable financial resources that we can reinvest directly into growing, gleaning and giving even more food to our neighbors in need.”

– Tristan Wallack, vice president of Programming & Operations at America’s Grow-A-Row.

Looking ahead

Our focus on responsible operations goes beyond waste reduction – it’s about strengthening the communities we serve. As we expand our recycling and sustainability initiatives, we’re proud to see these efforts supporting nonprofits, reducing landfill waste and creating a lasting, positive impact.

December 19, 2025 /3BL/ – PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announces the release of its 2025 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report. This inaugural report presents transparent and comprehensive insights into the company’s climate-related risks and opportunities, including:

• Discussion of PBF Energy’s enterprise risk assessment process, including regulatory changes (e.g., state-issued greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations) and market trends (e.g., competition for alternative fuels). Additionally, physical risks from extreme weather are analyzed utilizing climate scenario forecasts. 
   
• Disclosure of Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Emissions demonstrate yearly reductions as PBF Energy strives for continuous improvement of operational efficiencies.
   
• PBF Energy’s current renewable fuels production facilities and potential future opportunities to provide alternative energy sources.

This report reflects PBF Energy’s dedication to sustainability and our ongoing efforts to align with best practices in climate risk management.

We invite you to explore how we are integrating climate considerations into our strategy and operations to drive long-term value and resilience by following this link.

About PBF Energy Inc.

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE: PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business and provide superior returns to our investors.

For inquires, contact us at sustainability@pbfenergy.com

 

December 19, 2025 /3BL/ – PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announces the release of its 2025 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report. This inaugural report presents transparent and comprehensive insights into the company’s climate-related risks and opportunities, including:

• Discussion of PBF Energy’s enterprise risk assessment process, including regulatory changes (e.g., state-issued greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations) and market trends (e.g., competition for alternative fuels). Additionally, physical risks from extreme weather are analyzed utilizing climate scenario forecasts. 
   
• Disclosure of Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Emissions demonstrate yearly reductions as PBF Energy strives for continuous improvement of operational efficiencies.
   
• PBF Energy’s current renewable fuels production facilities and potential future opportunities to provide alternative energy sources.

This report reflects PBF Energy’s dedication to sustainability and our ongoing efforts to align with best practices in climate risk management.

We invite you to explore how we are integrating climate considerations into our strategy and operations to drive long-term value and resilience by following this link.

About PBF Energy Inc.

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE: PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business and provide superior returns to our investors.

For inquires, contact us at sustainability@pbfenergy.com

 

From California to Connecticut to Canada, employees across North America joined together for Henkel’s 3^rd annual Community Impact Day. Employees donated their time and skill to make an impact in their local communities supporting national organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity as well as local food banks, shelters, and parks.

Highlights of the community impact they made together include:

• Hauled and spread 10,000 lbs. of mulch and topsoil, cleared brush and trash to beautify public parks and beaches
• Packed 5000 boxes of groceries, bagged 4,100 lbs. of fresh produce
• Prepared 5000 kits so children in need have weekend meals and snacks
• Donated 9.000 diapers and sorted 50 bags of clothing for struggling families
• Delivered 1200 bottles of body soap and shampoo and 60 gift bags of essential items to a women’s shelter
• Taught 300 elementary school students how to be “eco-friendly”
• Restocked shelves at food pantries, prepared and served 300 meals
• Refreshed facilities and helped care for dogs and cats at three rescue centers

“Community Impact Day is a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together with purpose. Giving back is part of who we are and it’s an amazing feeling to be united as pioneers at heart for the good of generations. I am proud of everyone who volunteered their time to make a difference in improving local communities and helping our planet thrive.”

Phil Schaffer, Corporate Senior Vice President and Regional Head of Henkel Consumer Brands North America

Community Impact Day started with 250 employees across four sites and has blossomed to engage 1000 employees across 30 sites in our North America region. The growth of Community Impact Day speaks volumes of our employees’ enthusiasm and energy to donate their time and skills to help causes that are close to their hearts!

To get a view of the wonderful community service and impact by our employees, above is a sample of pictures from the day.

From California to Connecticut to Canada, employees across North America joined together for Henkel’s 3^rd annual Community Impact Day. Employees donated their time and skill to make an impact in their local communities supporting national organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity as well as local food banks, shelters, and parks.

Highlights of the community impact they made together include:

• Hauled and spread 10,000 lbs. of mulch and topsoil, cleared brush and trash to beautify public parks and beaches
• Packed 5000 boxes of groceries, bagged 4,100 lbs. of fresh produce
• Prepared 5000 kits so children in need have weekend meals and snacks
• Donated 9.000 diapers and sorted 50 bags of clothing for struggling families
• Delivered 1200 bottles of body soap and shampoo and 60 gift bags of essential items to a women’s shelter
• Taught 300 elementary school students how to be “eco-friendly”
• Restocked shelves at food pantries, prepared and served 300 meals
• Refreshed facilities and helped care for dogs and cats at three rescue centers

“Community Impact Day is a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together with purpose. Giving back is part of who we are and it’s an amazing feeling to be united as pioneers at heart for the good of generations. I am proud of everyone who volunteered their time to make a difference in improving local communities and helping our planet thrive.”

Phil Schaffer, Corporate Senior Vice President and Regional Head of Henkel Consumer Brands North America

Community Impact Day started with 250 employees across four sites and has blossomed to engage 1000 employees across 30 sites in our North America region. The growth of Community Impact Day speaks volumes of our employees’ enthusiasm and energy to donate their time and skills to help causes that are close to their hearts!

To get a view of the wonderful community service and impact by our employees, above is a sample of pictures from the day.

New Holland, a brand of CNH, capped off its 130th Anniversary celebrations with the inaugural New Holland Day in Thailand, the highlight of a series of events honoring the brand’s legacy. Held at the New Holland model farm at Nakhon Sawan College of Agriculture and Technology (NSCAT), the event brought together government officials, industry partners, and media for an immersive, hands-on experience with advanced machinery and smart farming.

New Holland’s roots in Thailand trace back to its trusted Ford New Holland heritage. Across Southeast Asia, generations of farmers have relied on the durability and performance of these iconic blue tractors. 

As part of its ongoing capacity building and technology transfer to the farming community in Nakhon Sawan, New Holland provided two new tractors – a TT3.50 and a TT2.50 along with one square baler and one mulcher, for training purposes and in-field demonstration. This aims to encourage adoption of mechanized farming practices which promote sustainability and efficiency by reducing in field burning of crop residue and improving agricultural waste management. 

“Mechanization does more than increase yield. It’s a strategic investment that can help promote cleaner air, improve soil health, reduce input costs and increase farmer incomes over the long-term,” said Mark Brinn, Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Japan at CNH.

Field demonstrations underscored how New Holland machinery is expertly engineered to deliver higher productivity with fewer inputs, enabling more efficient and environmentally responsible farming practices.

New Holland, a brand of CNH, capped off its 130th Anniversary celebrations with the inaugural New Holland Day in Thailand, the highlight of a series of events honoring the brand’s legacy. Held at the New Holland model farm at Nakhon Sawan College of Agriculture and Technology (NSCAT), the event brought together government officials, industry partners, and media for an immersive, hands-on experience with advanced machinery and smart farming.

New Holland’s roots in Thailand trace back to its trusted Ford New Holland heritage. Across Southeast Asia, generations of farmers have relied on the durability and performance of these iconic blue tractors. 

As part of its ongoing capacity building and technology transfer to the farming community in Nakhon Sawan, New Holland provided two new tractors – a TT3.50 and a TT2.50 along with one square baler and one mulcher, for training purposes and in-field demonstration. This aims to encourage adoption of mechanized farming practices which promote sustainability and efficiency by reducing in field burning of crop residue and improving agricultural waste management. 

“Mechanization does more than increase yield. It’s a strategic investment that can help promote cleaner air, improve soil health, reduce input costs and increase farmer incomes over the long-term,” said Mark Brinn, Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Japan at CNH.

Field demonstrations underscored how New Holland machinery is expertly engineered to deliver higher productivity with fewer inputs, enabling more efficient and environmentally responsible farming practices.

Las Vegas Sands

Sands’ investment in the sustainability of its properties begins long before the first Team Member enters a building or the first guest arrives. The foundation laid in the company’s buildings drives sustainability forward throughout their life cycles.

Sands integrates best practices for environmental stewardship into its development process, so that resorts and other company properties are built for sustainability throughout ongoing operations. As a result, Sands has received multiple certifications for its buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification ranking system.

Introduced in 2000, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED ranking system was the first environmental certification in the building industry and is the most widely recognized green building rating system in the world today, with more than 195,000 projects spanning 186 countries.

Since its introduction, the LEED ranking system has become a benchmark for the design and construction of green buildings and addresses a range of factors such as energy and water use, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, and the building’s site and location within its surrounding community. LEED offers a framework for sustainable, resilient, healthy and equitable places.

Sands has a long history with this prestigious ranking system. In 2008, the company first received LEED Silver certification for New Construction for The Palazzo – the company’s former property and the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip to receive this recognition. The Palazzo was considered the largest green building in the world at the time.

Sands also earned LEED Gold certification for Existing Buildings at its formerly owned properties, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas two years later and then The Venetian Congress Center and Sands Expo in 2016.

Properties in Asia also have received LEED certification, with The Parisian Macao becoming LEED Silver certified for Building Design and Construction in 2019. Marina Bay Sands earned LEED Platinum certification for Building Operations and Maintenance for its Expo and Convention Centre in 2019 and LEED Platinum certification for Building Operations and Maintenance for the ArtScience Museum in 2024, elevating its previous LEED Gold certification.

In 2023, the company’s new corporate headquarters campus in Las Vegas earned LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. With this designation, Sands extended LEED recognition for its resorts to its first standalone corporate headquarters.

The Sands ECO360 global sustainability team spearheads pursuit of LEED certifications in support of the program’s pillar for responsible building, design and development. However, numerous departments within the company must align their interests and work closely to accomplish the objectives required for LEED certifications. In designing new buildings or planning updates and modifications to existing properties, the Sands ECO360 team works closely with the company’s engineering and facilities teams to co-create plans that meet both business and environmental goals.

In addition, enhancing sustainability in building development and renovations involves incorporating smart design and technology to reduce environmental impact in ongoing operations. To guide this process, the Sands Engineering and Sustainable Development Standards (SESDS) combine engineering and sustainable development protocols into a single, comprehensive approach. Introduced in 2024, the SESDS represent collaboration among the engineering and asset management, development, facilities management and Sands ECO360 teams to unite business needs with sustainability.

The SESDS outline the minimum engineering and sustainability standards required for engineering design, selection, installation, construction and project delivery, as well as construction waste management and building materials selection. These standards apply to new construction and renovation projects globally and have been incorporated into the company’s engineering consultancy contracts.

Once resorts open or upgrades are complete, the Sands ECO360 team extends sustainable design and development by driving comprehensive processes and practices that create efficiency and reduce impact. The team continually evaluates opportunities to enhance operations, incorporate new technologies and implement best practices to improve sustainable performance.

“Pursuing LEED certification has been a priority since we opened The Palazzo and obtained our first certification, but the approach we’ve taken has continually evolved with new best practices and enhanced technology,” Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Sands, said. “Our pursuit for sustainable design and property performance is never-ending.”

Las Vegas Sands

Sands’ investment in the sustainability of its properties begins long before the first Team Member enters a building or the first guest arrives. The foundation laid in the company’s buildings drives sustainability forward throughout their life cycles.

Sands integrates best practices for environmental stewardship into its development process, so that resorts and other company properties are built for sustainability throughout ongoing operations. As a result, Sands has received multiple certifications for its buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification ranking system.

Introduced in 2000, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED ranking system was the first environmental certification in the building industry and is the most widely recognized green building rating system in the world today, with more than 195,000 projects spanning 186 countries.

Since its introduction, the LEED ranking system has become a benchmark for the design and construction of green buildings and addresses a range of factors such as energy and water use, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, and the building’s site and location within its surrounding community. LEED offers a framework for sustainable, resilient, healthy and equitable places.

Sands has a long history with this prestigious ranking system. In 2008, the company first received LEED Silver certification for New Construction for The Palazzo – the company’s former property and the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip to receive this recognition. The Palazzo was considered the largest green building in the world at the time.

Sands also earned LEED Gold certification for Existing Buildings at its formerly owned properties, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas two years later and then The Venetian Congress Center and Sands Expo in 2016.

Properties in Asia also have received LEED certification, with The Parisian Macao becoming LEED Silver certified for Building Design and Construction in 2019. Marina Bay Sands earned LEED Platinum certification for Building Operations and Maintenance for its Expo and Convention Centre in 2019 and LEED Platinum certification for Building Operations and Maintenance for the ArtScience Museum in 2024, elevating its previous LEED Gold certification.

In 2023, the company’s new corporate headquarters campus in Las Vegas earned LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. With this designation, Sands extended LEED recognition for its resorts to its first standalone corporate headquarters.

The Sands ECO360 global sustainability team spearheads pursuit of LEED certifications in support of the program’s pillar for responsible building, design and development. However, numerous departments within the company must align their interests and work closely to accomplish the objectives required for LEED certifications. In designing new buildings or planning updates and modifications to existing properties, the Sands ECO360 team works closely with the company’s engineering and facilities teams to co-create plans that meet both business and environmental goals.

In addition, enhancing sustainability in building development and renovations involves incorporating smart design and technology to reduce environmental impact in ongoing operations. To guide this process, the Sands Engineering and Sustainable Development Standards (SESDS) combine engineering and sustainable development protocols into a single, comprehensive approach. Introduced in 2024, the SESDS represent collaboration among the engineering and asset management, development, facilities management and Sands ECO360 teams to unite business needs with sustainability.

The SESDS outline the minimum engineering and sustainability standards required for engineering design, selection, installation, construction and project delivery, as well as construction waste management and building materials selection. These standards apply to new construction and renovation projects globally and have been incorporated into the company’s engineering consultancy contracts.

Once resorts open or upgrades are complete, the Sands ECO360 team extends sustainable design and development by driving comprehensive processes and practices that create efficiency and reduce impact. The team continually evaluates opportunities to enhance operations, incorporate new technologies and implement best practices to improve sustainable performance.

“Pursuing LEED certification has been a priority since we opened The Palazzo and obtained our first certification, but the approach we’ve taken has continually evolved with new best practices and enhanced technology,” Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Sands, said. “Our pursuit for sustainable design and property performance is never-ending.”

Ask around at a golf or sports turf conference, and you’ll hear the same thing: everybody knows Terry.

As sales manager for BESTSAND at Covia, Sales Manager Terry Gwinn has built a reputation as the person superintendents, architects, and distributors naturally gravitate toward. He’s the calm presence at a busy show, the one who remembers your course, your last renovation, and probably the name of your assistant superintendent, too.

From Superintendent to Golf Sand Sales Leader

Before joining Covia, Terry was a golf course superintendent at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Terry attended the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation’s annual conference in December of 2000 to evaluate some options for a bunker renovation and enjoy a short visit to his home state. Instead, he received an offer that would change the course of his career.

“When I was up there, I was asked if I wanted a job,” Terry said. “I took some time to think about it, and I eventually had the realization that it was time to try something outside of what I was already doing.”

That decision eventually led to Terry being hired as a bunker sand salesperson in May of 2001. In this role, Terry was regularly on the road, driving across Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and northern Indiana for roughly eight years. This rigorous schedule was a tiring time, but one that proved worthwhile for both Terry and Covia.

“All in all, it was a trying time for me because I was always on the road,” Terry shared. “But in reality, it was helpful because I got to meet a lot of people, get the name out there… It ended up being good training.”

A 600-Ton Turning Point

For all his humility, Terry’s fingerprints are on some of the most recognizable golf courses in the country. His hard work has led to projects with notable venues such as:

• Butler National (Chicago)
• Crooked Stick (Carmel, IN)
• Muirfield Village (Dublin, OH)
• Oak Hill Country Club (Pittsford, NY)
• Oakland Hills (Detroit, MI)
• Pebble Beach (Pebble Beach, CA)
• Valhalla Golf Club (Louisville, KY)

His current resume is rather impressive, but he had doubts early in his sales career. According to Terry, it took a big sale for him to realize he was on the right path.

“At first, I was wondering if this job was right for me,” Terry explains. “But once the first sale is under your belt, you just keep going.”

For Terry, that sale was a 600-ton order of bunker sand that gave him the confidence he needed to put his doubts behind him and leverage his greatest skill – building relationships.

Building Bonds from One Bunker to the Next

As a former superintendent, Terry knows the pressures of managing turf, tournaments, budgets, and boards. Between his past experience and attentive nature, Terry can connect with customers across the country.

“When I made the transition from superintendent to sales, I could relate to what these guys are going through on a certain level,” he says. “Sometimes you go out there, you don’t even talk about bunker sand. You talk about everything else under the sun and listen to them when they need it.”

That ability to listen, and genuinely care, has become an essential part of Covia’s reputation in the golf and sports turf space. It’s also why trade show aisles tend to bottleneck wherever Terry happens to be standing.

“I’ve never seen anyone work a tradeshow like Terry,” says Joel Eaton, director of sales – specialty products. “He’s genuine, knowledgeable, and takes pride in every interaction, and it shows.”

Growing a Market, No Matter the Challenge

While Terry and BESTSAND are notable figures in the industry now, it took a lot of work to get to this point. The golf market has seen its share of ups and downs over the course of Terry’s career, with the mid 2010s being particularly difficult. However, that stagnation ended abruptly following golf’s surge in popularity during the COVID pandemic.

“The tide changed 180 degrees,” Terry explained. “There’s a lot of activity in the golf business from both a renovation and a new construction standpoint. Every country club that I talk to has a waiting list now that they didn’t have prior.”

Thanks to Terry’s hard work, BESTSAND was in a position to thrive during this surge in demand. Covia also recognized Terry’s efforts and targeted golf and sports turf as a key opportunity and made several investments to help him grow the BESTSAND brand. Today, Covia is:  

• A coast-to-coast supplier, with the addition of new plants and distributors enabling reliable service from the Pacific Northwest to New England and down through Texas and Florida.
• A member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, an influential group that helps open doors with designers and decision-makers.
• A visible partner through sponsorships, webinars, video testimonials, and e-blasts that highlight marquee projects and thought leadership.

For all the business milestones, some of the most telling moments in Terry’s story come from his resilience and dedication despite health issues. Terry was diagnosed with cancer six years ago. Despite this, he stayed connected with the relationships and responsibilities he cares about so deeply. 

“He’s been through a lot these past few years, but he’s the hardest-working person I know,” Joel shared. “Terry is one of a kind and I’m proud to know him.”

What’s Next for Terry

As you may expect by now, Terry is not planning to slow down. His calendar is already filled with trade shows in 2026 where he’ll continue to deepen relationships, learn, and showcase what Covia can do.

“We’re working on new opportunities coming up for Covia, and I’m looking forward to being able to service even more markets than we have been in the past,” Terry said.

In the end, Terry doesn’t measure his career by the number of tons shipped or the number of high-profile courses on his resume (although there are many). He measures it in relationships he’s developed.

If you ask him, he’ll say he’s just doing his job. Everyone else knows he’s doing much more than that.