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STERLINGTON, La., December 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Entergy Louisiana officially cut the ribbon on its new Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish. This milestone marks the dawn of a cleaner, more sustainable era in a place deeply rooted in Entergy’s history.

Honoring the past, powering the future

The solar facility site sits adjacent to what was once the iconic Sterlington Station, Entergy’s historic generating plant that first came online in November 1925.

In its earliest days, Sterlington Station was described as a “mighty power giant” for good reason: it started with two turbogenerators producing about 25 MW and was rapidly expanded into one of the largest power plants in the South by the late 1920s.  The plant’s location was carefully chosen under the leadership of Entergy founder Harvey Couch for its access to abundant natural gas, water from the nearby Ouachita River, and its strategic position in a growing agricultural and industrial region.

Workers built a whole company town nearby: homes for about 50 families, a school, a church, even a boarding house for single employees.  Over the decades, Sterlington Station fueled economic growth across northern Louisiana — and now, a century later, Entergy is writing a powerful new chapter by embracing renewable energy.

“To celebrate the ribbon-cutting of this solar facility at the very site where our roots first took place a century ago is profoundly meaningful,” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president CEO. “It’s a testament to how far we’ve come — from the mighty power of Sterlington Station to the clean, sustainable promise of solar power. This is not just an investment in energy, but in Louisiana’s future.”

“The Sterlington Solar Facility stands as a powerful symbol of progress—honoring the legacy of Sterlington Station while embracing a cleaner, more resilient future for Ouachita Parish and all of Louisiana,” said Todd Edsall, president of Power Providers for Black & Veatch. “Our team’s dedication to safety and excellence is reflected in the thousands of incident-free man-hours invested here. This project is more than a source of renewable energy; it’s a catalyst for local jobs, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship. By working together with Entergy and our community partners, we’re helping to build a brighter tomorrow and ensure that Sterlington’s legacy continues to power Louisiana for generations to come.”

A clean-energy investment for the community

The Sterlington Solar Facility was approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission as part of a larger renewable energy build-out: the 49-megawatt solar project is among approximately 225 MW of new facilities greenlit to bolster Entergy Louisiana’s clean energy portfolio.

This development is more than symbolic — it reflects Entergy’s commitment to modernizing its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint and investing in north Louisiana.

“This facility reflects our long-term commitment to modernizing our energy portfolio, reducing emissions, and creating economic opportunity in Ouachita Parish and beyond,” May added. “It’s a legacy honoring the past while shaping the future.”

Economic and environmental benefits

• Job creation and local spending: The project contributes to the local economy during construction and operation.
• Cleaner energy: As a zero-emission solar resource, the facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports Entergy’s sustainability commitments.
• Community participation: The Sterlington Solar Facility is part of Entergy Louisiana’s “Geaux Green” (Rider GGO) program, enabling customers to opt into renewable energy and help drive demand for clean power.
• Infrastructure resilience: Investing in diversified energy sources strengthens the grid and supports long-term energy reliability.

A legacy renewed

From its humble beginnings — when Harvey Couch built the Sterlington Station to bring affordable power to a growing region — to today’s solar-powered present, the Sterlington community remains at the heart of Entergy’s mission.  This ribbon cutting celebrates continuity, innovation, and a shared vision for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.

About the Louisiana 100 Plan

The Louisiana 100 Plan is Entergy Louisiana’s bold, decade-long commitment to power progress across the state in honor of a century of service. Entergy has outlined six strategic goals focused on affordability, grid resilience, economic growth, job creation, community investment and volunteerism. Through this plan, Entergy aims to help keep residential electric rates low, strengthen infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, attract new industry and jobs and invest $100 million in Louisiana communities. The Louisiana 100 Plan is a clear roadmap for building a stronger, more resilient Louisiana learn more at EntergyLouisiana.com/100-plan.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana provides electricity to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes. Entergy Louisiana is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR). Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at EntergyLouisiana.com and connect with @EntergyLA on social media.

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CENTENNIAL, Colo., December 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Arrow Electronics and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver have completed the nation’s first affordable smart home community in Aurora, Colo. Each home in this one-of-a-kind development is equipped with smart technology to enhance security and safety, save energy, conserve water, improve air quality and reduce energy costs.

“It’s like a dream. It’s like I’m still dreaming,” said first-time homeowner, Adrienne, who lives in the Mountain View Community Homes with her adult son. 

High costs and connectivity issues often make it difficult to integrate smart home devices into affordable home projects like Mountain View, but Arrow was able to bridge the gap by assembling a network of customers and suppliers who contributed vital hardware and technical support. 

Resideo, a longtime Habitat supporter, provided a full suite of products, including Honeywell Home smart thermostats and air treatment systems, as well as First Alert video doorbells and water leak detectors. 

Homeowners can program and monitor the devices remotely through an app on their phones or through iPads donated by Arrow supplier Silicon Labs. 

“If I go to bed and it’s chilly, I can just get on my phone and put the temperature higher,” said fellow homeowner Gladys. “It’s really helpful.”

Mountain View residents cited the video doorbells, water leak detectors and water shut-off valves for providing them with peace of mind and confidence that their homes are being protected from water damage and other issues. Homeowners also praised the smart home sprinklers and smart home timers provided by Arrow customer Rachio for conserving water and potentially saving them money on their water bills. 

Residents are not only expected to save money on water and energy but should also spend less on maintenance thanks to more efficient heating and cooling systems. They may also be eligible for insurance discounts because the water leak sensors, security system and smoke alarms could help homeowners avoid filing claims. 

Homeowners weren’t charged for the smart home technology and won’t face any hidden fees related to operating the devices. 

In addition to gathering smart home devices for the project, Arrow employees contributed nearly 700 hours to building the Mountain View homes. The project could now serve as a model of affordable home building for future Habitat projects.

“Arrow provided the vision, technology, and commitment that made this smart home community possible, and showed how smart home solutions result in the four S’s for homeowners – safety, security, savings and stability,” said Jaime G. Gomez, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.

About Arrow Electronics

 Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With global 2024 sales of $28 billion, Arrow’s portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets. Learn more at arrow.com.

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Originally published by Mastercard

Join us for a dynamic, live conversation exploring how the circular economy is shifting towards mainstream. Featuring featuring Ingka Group, Walmart, and Mastercard chief sustainability officers Karen Pflug, Kathleen McLaughlin, and Ellen Jackowski in conversation with Modern Retail’s Melissa Daniels, this session will unpack how leading companies are introducing solutions for everyday life—making circular options more seamless and valuable for consumers.

Moving from a linear to a circular economy isn’t just about sustainability. It is about building resilient business models for the future. The question is no longer why, but how we scale it.

At Mastercard, we believe the digital infrastructure that powers global transactions can make reuse, repair, and recycling as effortless as single-use for consumers and a value-driver for businesses.

Visit the event page and register to attend this session.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

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BALTIMORE, December 2, 2025 /3BL/ — T. Rowe Price, a global asset management firm and a leader in retirement, announced today that its global headquarters at Baltimore, Maryland’s Harbor Point has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification for Interior Design and Construction. Platinum is the highest level of recognition under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program.

The LEED Platinum certification for T. Rowe Price’s interior buildout is in addition to the LEED Gold certification recently awarded to Beatty Development Group for the building itself.

The headquarters incorporates a range of features designed to minimize environmental impact, enhance efficiency, and support the well-being of associates. These include a rainwater harvesting system that reduces reliance on municipal water, LED lighting systems that significantly lower energy use, energy-efficient mechanical systems that optimize performance while minimizing energy usage, and design features that maximize natural lighting and waterfront views. The building also features built-in recycling and composting stations, and its location provides access to nearby transit and bike storage.

To further deepen its impact, the firm also took a thoughtful approach to its office relocation, achieving 100% diversion from landfill waste and redistributing most materials to local organizations.

“Our headquarters demonstrates what can be achieved when sustainability, innovation, and collaboration come together. It’s a space designed to inspire our teams and community every day, while also meeting the highest environmental standards,” said Raymone Jackson, head of Community Affairs and president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation.

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., December 2, 2025 /3BL/ – 3BL has committed $10,000 in matching funds to support Berkshire Bounty’s End of Year Fundraising Campaign, launching today on #GivingTuesday. The challenge grant will match all donations received during the campaign period, supporting the immediate impact for this critical food security initiative serving Berkshire County residents facing food insecurity.

More here. 

In 2025, Berkshire Bounty has already distributed 603,000 lbs. of food to 32 emergency food sites, serving 21,000 individuals per week. The organization recently presented at a meeting with the Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate response efforts to the food insecurity crisis caused by SNAP benefits changes.

Through this challenge grant, 3BL is helping Berkshire Bounty reach its $175,000 goal, funding critical to sustaining operations through 2026 and meeting the growing demand for food assistance across the county.

Our CEO, Charlie Wilkie, shares why supporting this work matters: 

“3BL might be a remote company today, but we were founded in Massachusetts, and we haven’t forgotten those roots. Berkshire Bounty is doing the kind of practical, quietly effective work that really matters — moving good food to the people who need it most. At a time when so many families are feeling the strain, supporting an organization that strengthens its own community feels like the right call.”

About Berkshire Bounty

Berkshire Bounty is a 501(c)(3) food access organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity in Berkshire County. Through strategic collection, purchasing, and distribution partnerships, Berkshire Bounty ensures emergency food sites across the region can meet growing community needs.

About 3BL

3BL is the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, connecting organizations’ stories of purpose and progress with the audiences who matter most.

3BL partners with over 1,500 companies – from global corporations and mid-sized enterprises to NGOs and nonprofits – to elevate their reputations as players in the world of responsible business. We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.

Mississauga, ON – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Saint-Gobain Canada, leader in light and sustainable construction, is honoured to celebrate a major milestone as the company has been included on MediaCorp’s highly-reputed Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2026 list for the first time. Saint-Gobain fosters a unique workplace culture anchored in three strong pillars of Trust, Empowerment and Collaboration (TEC). The company’s values, attitudes and Principles of Conduct and Action are all derived from this TEC culture, a driving force propelling employee growth, both personal and professional.

“As a global company with a rich history spanning over 360 years worldwide and a 120-year footprint in Canada through our various brands, we built a timeless culture where our people can thrive,” shares Jean-Claude Lasserre, CEO, Saint-Gobain Canada. “We strongly believe in offering our employees a meaningful purpose towards which they want to work for every day: Making the World a Better Home.”

Saint-Gobain Canada nurtures a dynamic workplace where the many manufacturing and engineering opportunities not only offer competitive pay and valuable learning opportunities, but also ensures every team member feels supported, recognized and empowered to succeed.

“Our employees play a vital role in shaping a more sustainable construction industry for the benefit of all Canadians,” said Steve Desgagné, Chief Human Resources Officer, Saint-Gobain Canada. “We have built a culture where people feel a true sense of belonging, are driven by meaningful purpose, and equipped with the tools to grow and create solutions that make homes and communities more resilient for generations to come.”

Headquartered in Mississauga, Saint-Gobain Canada operates some of the most renowned construction brands in Canada and in the Greater Toronto Area including CertainTeed, Bailey, Kaycan, Agway and GCP. Over the past three years, the company tripled its size in the country through strategic investments of $4B, growing its coast-to-coast footprint to 80 locations, and employing nearly 4,000 collaborators.

What sets Saint-Gobain apart as a Top Employer

Saint-Gobain Canada strongly believes in the importance of supporting, enabling and empowering employees to unlock their full potential, including:

• Physical Well-being
  Offering a range of medical, dental and vision plan options, along with wellness perks and mental health support that is designed by and for each employee.
• Emotional Well-being
  Recharging with paid time off and company holidays that help balance work, family and life, plus emotional health resources to support their well-being.
• Financial Well-being
  Supporting the future employees envision with competitive pay, performance bonuses and retirement plans to help secure a strong tomorrow.
• Social Well-being
  Building meaningful connections with paid parental leave, family planning resources and volunteer opportunities. Growing skills and shaping their future with tuition support, online learning and career development programs.

There is a place for you at Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain has built an inclusive and future-ready community that offers more than engineering and manufacturing jobs with opportunities in marketing, sales, finance, human resources, supply chain, research and development, general management and beyond.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from employees directly.

Interested in learning more about career opportunities at Saint-Gobain Canada, visit: saint-gobain-northamerica.ca/careers.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Contact for media only:
Alexandre Lainesse
Public Relations Manager, Canada, Saint-Gobain North America
alexandre.lainesse@saint-gobain.com
514-973-1187

Mississauga, ON – Le mardi 2 décembre 2025/3BL/ – Saint-Gobain Canada, leader de la construction légère et durable, est honoré de célébrer une reconnaissance spéciale, alors que l’entreprise fait partie pour la première fois de la prestigieuse liste des Meilleurs Employeurs de la Grande Région de Toronto 2026 de MediaCorp. Saint-Gobain favorise une culture de travail unique ancrée dans trois piliers solides : la Confiance, l’Autonomisation et la Collaboration (TEC). Les valeurs, attitudes et Principes de Conduite et d’Action de l’entreprise découlent tous de cette culture TEC, une force qui accélère la croissance des employés, tant personnelle que professionnelle.

“En tant qu’entreprise mondiale avec une riche histoire de plus de 360 ans dans le monde et une présence de 120 ans au Canada à travers nos différentes marques, nous avons construit une culture intemporelle où nos employés peuvent s’épanouir, » déclare Jean-Claude Lasserre, PDG de Saint-Gobain Canada. « Nous croyons fermement à l’importance d’offrir à nos employés un but significatif vers lequel ils souhaitent travailler chaque jour : Faire du monde une maison plus belle et plus durable.”

Saint-Gobain Canada cultive un environnement de travail dynamique où les nombreuses occasions en fabrication et en ingénierie offrent non seulement des salaires compétitifs et des possibilités d’apprentissage précieuses, mais garantissent également que chaque membre de l’équipe se sente soutenu, reconnu et habilité à réussir.

“Nos employés jouent un rôle essentiel dans la transformation d’une industrie de la construction plus durable au bénéfice de tous les Canadiens, » a déclaré Steve Desgagné, Vice-président des Ressources Humaines de Saint-Gobain Canada. « Nous avons bâti une culture où les gens ressentent un véritable sentiment d’appartenance, sont motivés par un but significatif, et sont équipés avec les outils nécessaires pour grandir et créer des solutions qui rendent les maisons et les communautés plus résilientes pour les générations futures.”

Basé à Mississauga, Saint-Gobain Canada opère certaines des marques de construction les plus renommées au Canada et dans la région du Grand Toronto, notamment CertainTeed, Bailey, Kaycan, Agway et GCP. Au cours des trois dernières années, l’entreprise a triplé sa taille dans le pays grâce à des investissements stratégiques de 4 milliards de dollars, augmentant sa présence d’un océan à l’autre à 80 sites et employant près de 4 000 collaborateurs.

Ce qui distingue Saint-Gobain en tant que meilleur employeur

Saint-Gobain Canada croit fermement en l’importance de soutenir, d’habiliter et de donner les moyens à ses employés de développer leur plein potentiel, y compris :

• Leur bien-être physique
  Offrant une gamme d’options de plans médicaux, dentaires et de vision, ainsi que des avantages en matière de bien-être et un soutien en santé mentale conçus par et pour chaque employé.
• Leur bien-être émotionnel
  Pour se ressourcer avec des congés payés et des jours fériés qui aident à équilibrer travail, famille et vie du quotidien, ainsi que des ressources en santé émotionnelle pour soutenir leur bien-être.
• Leur bien-être financier
  Soutenir l’avenir que les employés envisagent grâce à des salaires compétitifs, des primes de performance et des régimes de retraite pour aider à garantir un avenir solide.
• Leur bien-être social
  Établir des liens significatifs avec un congé parental payé, des ressources pour la planification familiale et des opportunités de bénévolat. Développer des compétences et façonner leur avenir grâce à un soutien pour les frais de scolarité, à l’apprentissage en ligne et à des programmes de développement de carrière.

Il y a une place pour vous chez Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain a développé une communauté inclusive et prête pour l’avenir qui offre plus que des emplois en ingénierie et en fabrication, avec des occasions en marketing, en ventes, en finances, en ressources humaines, en chaîne d’approvisionnement, en recherche et développement, en gestion générale et bien plus encore.

Ne vous fiez pas seulement à notre parole, entendez-le directement de la part des employés.

Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les occasions de carrière chez Saint-Gobain Canada? Visitez: saint-gobain-northamerica.ca/careers.

À propos de Saint-Gobain

Leader mondial de la construction durable, Saint-Gobain conçoit, produit et distribue des matériaux et services pour les marchés de l’habitat et de l’industrie. Développées dans une dynamique d’innovation permanente, ses solutions intégrées pour la rénovation des bâtiments publics et privés, la construction légère et la décarbonation du monde de la construction et de l’industrie apportent durabilité et performance. Le Groupe, qui fête en 2025 ses 360 ans, est plus que jamais guidé par sa raison d’être FAIRE DU MONDE UNE MAISON PLUS BELLE ET PLUS DURABLE.

46,6 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires en 2024 
Plus de 161 000 collaborateurs, présence dans 80 pays 
Engagé à être zéro émission nette de carbone d’ici 2050

Contact pour les médias seulement:
Alexandre Lainesse
Responsable des relations publiques, Canada, Saint-Gobain Amérique du Nord
alexandre.lainesse@saint-gobain.com
514-973-1187

Approximately 129 million Americans are living with at least one chronic condition, and fragmentation of care creates a significant hurdle as these individuals often find themselves navigating a complex web of health care services.

“When you have a chronic condition, you end up engaging with your specialist significantly more — over three times as often — than you do with your primary care physician,” Joel Haugen, chief product officer for DaVita, said at the 2024 AHIP Consumer Experience and Digital Health Forum on Sept. 25. “This means [people with chronic disease are] engaging with nurses…cardiologists, nephrologists to address things like medication adherence, to drive updates in requests that have nothing to do with that specific chronic condition.”

Fragmentation in care can leave patients feeling lost in a system that doesn’t always prioritize their unique needs while contributing to inefficiencies, worse patient outcomes and increased spend.

“There’s a little more than $4 trillion dollars of medical spend in the industry,” Haugen said. “About 90% of that happens within specialty care.”^[1]

The good news? Today’s technological solutions hold potential to enhance patient engagement and transform the specialty care landscape. From telehealth platforms to integrated care management tools, technology is reshaping the way health care providers can connect and engage with patients. In a landscape where fragmented care is a widespread challenge, DaVita leaders are helping shed light on the pressing need for a more integrated approach to care and how DaVita is using its technological capabilities to help improve the care experience.

For example, the patient mobile app DaVita Care Connect is designed to increase patient engagement — and deepen trust. According to DaVita patients, their reasons for using the app include telehealth visits and care appointment reminders, secure messaging with their team, access to their lab results, always-available education and recipes, and virtual support group sessions among others.

As the health care community continues to explore how technology can transform the care experience, Haugen emphasizes the importance of designing solutions that work for patients. By adopting effective engagement tools that echo the user-friendly interfaces people encounter elsewhere — whether it’s social media, online shopping platforms or other digital experiences — can provide a more intuitive and accessible experience, one with which patients will be more engaged.

“Technology helps drive greater engagement, greater timeliness of information and more holistic information,” Haugen said.

However, as progress continues, Haugen points to the need for intentional change that prioritizes creating the right solutions for everyone involved:

“Focus on the experience. We often forget about the care team’s experience in addition to patients’. How are we optimizing sharing information using technology to drive the best experience for both our patients and our care teams?”

Haugen concluded by underscoring the need for collaboration to enable success. As he explained, collaboration with key stakeholders — including payors, other providers and patients — will help unlock the ability for organizations like DaVita to scale solutions. This collective effort can help create a future where integrated data systems can help optimize experiences and reduce care fragmentation for both patients and clinicians, regardless of location.

^[1] Benavidez GA, Zahnd WE, Hung P, Eberth JM. Chronic Disease Prevalence in the US: Sociodemographic and Geographic Variations by Zip Code Tabulation Area. Prev Chronic Dis 2024;21:230267. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd21.230267.

In the absence of U.S. federal climate disclosure rules, states are stepping up more than ever to deal with the climate crisis. California is a prime example, with the potential to play a particularly important role, and it showed up with muscles flexed (com força) at the year’s biggest global climate event – the annual COP meeting.

The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference – known as COP 30 – is convening in Belem, Brazil from November 10-21. Tens of thousands of political officials and negotiators, scientists, advocates, and activists attend each COP meeting in person, and millions more look on from around the world.

But this year, not a single official from the U.S. administration – the world’s biggest carbon emitter historically – is attending. As California Governor Gavin Newsom and his delegation of state leaders draw the spotlight in Belem, we are reminded of California’s economic power. The state’s economy is the fourth-largest in the world, following just three countries (the U.S., China, and Germany), and far larger than Texas or New York.

In Brazil, Newsom announced that his state is “going to compete” in the world economy by leaning into climate-smart policies and investments, signaling there are economic and political winnings to be reaped from climate leadership. Any other direction is “dumb,” he said, citing President Donald Trump’s efforts to encourage other countries to increase investment in fossil fuels. This “is about our economic competitiveness, period, full stop,” Newsom has said.

Described by Bloomberg News as sweeping into COP 30 “with all the fanfare of a head of state,” Newsom has “effectively become the highest-ranking US emissary” in Belem. His presence has underscored the “growing influence of state-level leadership” for climate action on the world stage, Reuters wrote. Asked whether California is standing in for the U.S., Newsom said “absolutely,” per the LA Times.

It is worth watching whether other U.S. states – and even cities – can build on CA’s momentum and position themselves as added counterweight to the U.S. federal administration’s absence. Wisconsin’s and New Mexico’s governors were also in attendance at COP 30; the three states are members of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of bipartisan state leaders.

At the same time, Newsom is widely discussed as a leading candidate for the Democrats’ presidential ticket in 2028. It is from this elevated platform that he demands attention for climate action as key to the U.S.’ economic success and physical security.

We will see if a climate-forward strategy returns political strength to Newsom. If so, it may embolden the Democratic Party to make climate change a bigger issue in their strategy over the next several years.

Linking climate action with affordability is beginning to emerge as a Democratic talking point. Newsom has said Democrats should consider climate change a “cost of living issue,” the New York Times reported. At least one U.S. city leader is sending the same message: the incoming mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, reportedly considers climate and quality of life “in fact, one and the same” concern.

If the Brazil trip boosts Newsom’s global profile and his favorability at home, it could point to climate leadership as a political strength as the country moves forward.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue

Originally published on GoDaddy

TEMPE, Ariz., December 2, 2025 /3BL/ — GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) is packing even more agentic AI power into its recently launched Airo.ai online experience with the addition of six brand-new AI agents.

Building on the recent debut of Airo.ai public Beta, these latest tools and capabilities are designed to help simplify marketing, operations, and website management for small businesses – saving valuable time and making it easier to attract customers, strengthen their online presence, and grow with confidence.

The Airo.ai agentic framework brings the entire experience together behind the scenes. Airo determines the next best action for each customer, invokes the corresponding agent, and completes that action. It coordinates the work end to end to drive customer success.

New Airo.ai agents:

• Conversations Inbox – Keeps customer communication organized across email, chat, and social channels. Small business owners can now respond faster, prioritize conversations and stay on top of every customer interaction – all in one place.
• Marketing Calendar and Social Posts Agents – Helps small businesses plan and launch marketing campaigns and create social posts, videos, and blog content for channels like Facebook, Instagram and more, driving engagement and saving countless hours each week.
• Online Appointments Agent – Streamlines scheduling for service-based businesses using GoDaddy Websites + Marketing. The agent guides owners through setup, helping them list services, manage availability, and start booking appointments within minutes.
• Domain Activation Agent – Simplifies the technical side of connecting GoDaddy domains to websites, online stores and email providers. The guided setup provides users step-by-step through DNS connections, helping them launch online faster.
• Domain Protection Agent – Gives business owners peace of mind by helping them strengthen domain security. It checks domain protection levels, recommends upgrades and explains plan options clearly. This helps safeguard small businesses’ digital assets without technical guesswork.
• DIFY (Do-It-For-You) Agent – Connects entrepreneurs with human experts for professional website design, search engine optimization, and marketing support. The agent automates the matchmaking – pulling in saved business details – so owners can hire trusted GoDaddy pros to get work done without repeating the setup process.

Real AI momentum for real businesses

“Every minute matters for small businesses, and faster, impactful outcomes are real wins,” said GoDaddy Vice President of Airo Laka Sriram. “With Airo.ai, we are expanding an ecosystem, not just a product. The modular architecture allows us to deploy specialized agentic capabilities as needs evolve, giving entrepreneurs help that keeps getting smarter.”

GoDaddy continues to grow the Airo.ai ecosystem with new AI agents to meet the real-time needs of small business owners, ensuring that entrepreneurs always have intelligent, easy-to-use tools to support their success. To explore the new agents firsthand, visit Airo.ai – the digital assistant built for small business owners. These agents can then be deployed to GoDaddy.com for customers using Airo.

To see the latest AI developments at GoDaddy, visit www.godaddy.com/ai.

About GoDaddy
GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo^®, the company’s AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy’s expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Source: GoDaddy Inc.