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Chemours Chief Financial Officer, Shane Hostetter, was recently featured on the New York Stock Exchange’s podcast, Inside the ICE House, a platform that spotlights leaders shaping the future of business. In the episode, Shane shared insights into Chemours’ strategic direction, financial discipline, and innovation priorities.

A key theme of the conversation was Chemours’ dedication to innovation. Shane discussed how the company is addressing global challenges and emerging market needs through its product portfolio. From liquid cooling solutions for AI data centers to advanced battery binder technology for electric vehicles, Chemours is positioning itself at the forefront of responsible chemistry and sustainable innovation.

“We will just continue to innovate and really push the groups in saying, ‘This is how we’re going to continue to grow and address the world—creating innovative solutions to the chemistry we have and going into emerging markets.”

Shane also highlighted how Chemours is leveraging its strengths across its businesses to drive sustainable growth and long-term value. He emphasized the company’s commitment to balancing stakeholder interests, including shareholders, customers, employees, and communities.

The importance of culture and leadership in driving transformation was another key topic in the discussion. Shane spoke candidly about the shared vision he and CEO Denise Dignam are progressing through the company’s Pathway to Thrive corporate strategy. He also discussed the importance of cultivating a collaborative environment that empowers teams to challenge conventional thinking and pursue the “art of the possible.”

To learn more about how Chemours is driving innovation and delivering against its corporate strategy, listen to the full episode.

The full Inside the ICE House podcast episode is available on your preferred channel: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, NYSE TV, and YouTube.

ALSIP, Ill., November 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Griffith Foods is proud to announce the launch of Versaterra™, a new plant-based protein platform designed to meet the future of food. Developed with chefs, product developers, and conscious consumers in mind, Versaterra™ is a versatile, clean-label, sustainable protein solution that reflects Griffith Foods’ purpose: blending care and creativity to nourish the world.

Purpose Meets Performance

Versaterra™ is more than just another plant-based product. It embodies Griffith Foods’ aspiration to support agricultural practices that enhance soil health, improve farmer resilience, and expand access to better food for more people. Crafted from simple plant-based ingredients, Versaterra™ is non-GMO compliant, allergen-friendly (‘Big 9’), and free of saturated fat. It offers an excellent source of protein, a good source of fiber, and the convenience of being shelf-stable and easy to hydrate.

Developed for Culinary Creativity

With its neutral flavor and satisfying texture, Versaterra™ integrates seamlessly into a variety of cuisines, cooking styles, and flavor profiles. It is compatible with other Griffith Foods flavor solutions including, Seasonings, Sauces, and Value-Added Coatings, delivering a complete portfolio to meet every need, end to end.

Created for Protein & Plant-based Protein Processors, Food Manufacturers, Retailers, Quick Serve Restaurants, and Foodservice Operators who want to offer an easy-to-use, craveable, and nutritious plant-based protein to serve consumers seeking healthier options.

• Versatile Applications – Performs across formats and cuisines, from plant-based tacos and stir-fry to wraps, bowls, crab cakes, pot pies, and more.
• Nutrient-Dense – An excellent source of protein and a good source of fiber, with low fat and sodium free.
• Sustainable eating – Made for chefs, developers, and conscious consumers seeking plant-based options aligned with regenerative agriculture practices, which may support lower-impact supply chains.
• Culinary Flexibility – Neutral base that adapts to any prep method, daypart, or regional flavor profile.

Versaterra’s™ versatility enables chefs and developers to innovate while ensuring consumers enjoy a satisfying, meat-like eating experience.

Sustainability at the Core

Versaterra™ is composed of simple plant-based ingredients like pulses and vegetables, which are recognized for improving soil health and using less water, energy, and fertilizer. This positions Versaterra™ as a sustainable choice at a time when consumers and foodservice operators alike are seeking solutions that balance nutrition, performance, and environmental responsibility.

“The launch of Versaterra™ represents an important step forward for Griffith Foods and our partners. Versaterra™ isn’t just a product: it’s a commitment to developing solutions that deliver on consumer expectations while supporting the long-term health of people and the planet, said Rochelle Schaetzl, Vice President Marketing at Griffith Foods’ North America. “With Versaterra™, Griffith Foods opens a new chapter in sustainable protein innovation where care, creativity, and culinary excellence converge to shape the future of food.”

About Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods is a global product development partner supporting food companies to meet the evolving needs of consumers with high-quality, customized products. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA, the company is known for collaborative innovation guided by its purpose to “blend care and creativity to nourish the world.” Griffith Foods, operating in over 40 countries, is helping to catalyze and build a sustainable food system. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com

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Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

When Superstorm Sandy struck in 2012, more than 90% of our customers were left in the dark. Since then, we’ve been focused on bolstering an energy system that’s stronger, smarter and more resilient than ever before.

Over the last decade, we’ve invested $30 billion in the gas and electric infrastructure, with nearly 75% dedicated to boosting reliability and resiliency. The work included dozens of initiatives to upgrade, fortify and harden our transmission facilities and distribution systems throughout the state, along with modernizing technology systems. Those investments are already paying off in ways that matter to you.

Building a system that performs better – rain or shine 

From reinforcing substations and raising equipment in flood-prone areas to deploying cutting-edge technology, we’ve completed hundreds of projects across our service area. These improvements are helping our system to perform well not just on “blue-sky” days, but when customers need us most, during storms and extreme weather.

Take our initiative that focuses on the “Last Mile”, or the final stretch of power delivery to your homes and businesses, for example, which intensified during the pandemic as school- and work-from-home lifestyles became more of norm and expectation. Circuits upgraded under the Infrastructure Advancement Program (IAP), have reduced outages by 22% and affected 23% fewer customers on average.

It also means that when the power does go out – usually because of the weather – it comes back faster. Our customers are typically restored in less time than the national average.

In fact, our 2.4 million electric customers have experienced some of our best recorded reliability in 2023 and 2024, according to the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) and the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) thanks to these investments.

Not only have we worked hard to make our electric transmission system stronger, but upgrades to our natural gas network have made it more efficient and significantly less prone to leaks for our 1.9 million gas customers.

Through these investments, PSE&G has built a resilient and dependable gas and electric infrastructure system that will deliver for customers, even as we face some of the toughest weather conditions.”

-Kim Hanemann, PSE&G president and chief operating officer.

Our investments have not only strengthened the energy system, but they have also created jobs and boosted the economy. For instance, across Energy Strong, IAP and Gas System Modernization Program, we’ve added more than 9,000 jobs to New Jersey.

Raising the bar for resiliency – Energy Strong I and II

Infrastructure investments made under the Energy Strong program hardened and modernized the electric and gas networks to meet 21^st century challenges of extreme weather. Key improvements include:

• 42 substations raised above Superstorm Sandy flood levels – dramatically reducing risk during major weather events.
• 1,500+ smart switching devices installed, enabled with wireless communication to speed up response times and reroute power automatically, cutting the average customer interruption rate by 21%.
• Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) upgrades that allow for faster detection, diagnosis and restoration during outages, thanks to real-time data across new high-speed communication systems.

Reliability at the street level: The Infrastructure Advancement Program (IAP)

Through the “Last Mile” upgrades, which increased the reliability of the state’s electric network down to the street and neighborhood level, we’re delivering better performance to our customers. Results so far include:

• Updated circuits in more than 130 municipalities across the state.
• Achieved 22% fewer outage incidents and 23% fewer customers impacted on average where upgrades have been completed.

Cleaner, safer natural gas systems 

Through our Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP), we’ve replaced more than 1,600 miles of aging cast-iron or unprotected steel gas infrastructure prone to leaks.

The results have been dramatic:

• 45% average decrease in gas leaks systemwide.
• Some towns saw even more dramatic results, with gas leaks falling by 90% in one municipality and 68% in another.
• Since 2011, our reported methane emissions are down 44%.

Powering New Jersey – now and into the future

Every day, we deliver energy to millions of customers across New Jersey, maintaining:

• 22,600 miles of electric distribution lines
• 18,200 miles of natural gas mains

We plan decades in advance to help ensure resilience and meet the needs of tomorrow. And we’re continuing to invest and modernize, using our ingenuity and focus on operational excellence to keep utility bills as low as possible. No matter what the future brings, you can count on us to meet your ever evolving energy needs and provide safe, reliable service.

BELLEVUE, Wash., November 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Because emergencies don’t care who your wireless provider is, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is making sure 911 access is available to as many people as possible. Starting today, anyone with a compatible phone can sign up to use T-Mobile Text to 911 through satellite in the 500,000 square miles of the U.S. not reached by traditional cell towers. Now, along with Text to 911 services available via terrestrial cell towers, wireless users in remote areas without traditional coverage can now reach emergency services nearly anywhere with a view of the sky.

“There’s a good chance you’ve had that moment in your life at some point. Badly rolled ankle deep into a backcountry hike. Stuck in a tree well while skiing. Flat tire on a backcountry road. Or a million other situations that require access to emergency services in a place without cell service. It’s an absolutely terrifying feeling that we don’t want anyone to have ever again,” said Mike Katz, President, Marketing, Strategy & Products, T-Mobile. “T-Mobile Text to 911 with T-Satellite gives peace of mind. It’s there when you need it the most. And it’s too important to keep gated. Now all wireless users with a compatible phone can sign up for T-Mobile Text to 911 for absolutely free.”

How It Works

This past July, T-Mobile rolled out T-Satellite with Starlink, a service that connects the compatible phone in your pocket to an array of 650+ Starlink satellites orbiting the Earth more than 200 miles up in space. The satellite network gives wireless users a lifeline when they’re way off grid and can’t connect to earth-bound cell towers because, perhaps, the tower is too far away or there’s an obstruction or, heaven forbid, a natural disaster has taken down the local wireless network. In that case, the phone’s signal goes up, up, up to a satellite instead of up and over to a cell tower. The phone automatically connects to the satellite network when a terrestrial signal drops. No special settings, no pointing your phone at the sky — it just works. T-Mobile’s vision is that if you can see the sky, you’re connected.

In just its first few months, T-Satellite users have connected for all manner of reasons: from adventuring to off-grid work to simple peace of mind. And, on rare occasion, to reach 911 for emergency services. It was a no-brainer to take the Text to 911 feature that T-Mobile built within T-Satellite and make it available — for free — to any person that enrolls with a satellite-compatible smartphone.

Placing a Text to 911 via T-Satellite is just like sending a normal text message. Simply pull up the phone’s native messaging app, enter the message, enter 911 in the phone number field and hit send.

T-Satellite Service Options

Because T-Satellite is the only game in town of its kind, T-Mobile has opened up the full service to all wireless users, not just T-Mobile customers. Here’s the full range of satellite connectivity options available to make sure everyone has the right level of peace of mind for their individual preference:

T-Mobile customers

• T-Satellite — including messaging, Text to 911, data and location services, among others — is included with Go5G Next and Experience Beyond plans, plus T-Priority (for individuals and businesses) and SuperMobile
• T-Satellite with all its services can also be added a la carte to any other T-Mobile plan for $10 /month
• T-Mobile Text to 911 is available for free as a standalone option to all T-Mobile customers, including business customers, with a compatible device

Non T-Mobile customers

• T-Satellite can be purchased a la carte for $10 / month for those with a compatible device
• All wireless users with a compatible device can now enroll for free access to T-Mobile Text to 911

Enrolling in free T-Mobile Text to 911 service involves just a few steps for both T-Mobile customers as well as those with another wireless provider:

• T-Mobile customers can add the service under “Manage Data & Add-Ons’” in their account online or in T-Life
• Non-T-Mobile customers can enroll here
• New business customers contact 866-380-7511

Satellite Emergency Service Options

While T-Satellite with Starlink is the only service of its kind, two other satellite-based messaging services offer access to emergency services on select iPhone and latest Google Pixel models. T-Satellite automatically defers to those device-native services.

For more information, visit the T-Satellite web page here.

For information on device compatibility, visit here.

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T-Satellite: Texting & select satellite-ready apps with compatible device in most outdoor areas in the U.S. where you can see the sky. Satellite service, including Text to 911, may be delayed, limited, or unavailable. Included with Experience Beyond plans or $10/mo.; auto renews monthly. Cancel anytime in T-Life App.

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com

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RESTON, Va., November 5, 2025 /3BL/ – CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has received the National Veteran Small Business Coalition’s (NVSBC) Champions Award for exceeding the NVSBC-established goals for subcontracting to service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses (SD/VOSB) during the U.S. government’s fiscal year 2024.

“Being recognized with the NVSBC Champions Award for the 15th consecutive year is a true honor,” said Jerry Parker, CACI executive vice president of Business Development. “Our longstanding partnerships with small businesses, especially veteran-owned firms, are a cornerstone of CACI’s success. These collaborations strengthen our ability to deliver informed innovation that advances both our partners’ growth and our customers’ unique missions.”

As a proud member of the HUBZone Contractors National Council, National Center for Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP), and NVSBC, CACI is dedicated to championing small businesses through mentorship and strategic collaboration. To support these efforts, CACI’s Small Business Advocacy Office, led by Executive Director Wayne Pizer, identifies potential new teaming opportunities and enhances its government contracting capabilities.

“Receiving this prestigious award and being recognized as an NVSBC Hall of Fame Champion serve as testaments to our long-standing commitment to helping these businesses grow their skills and expand their horizons,” said Wayne Pizer, CACI Executive Director of Small Business. “We remain dedicated to cultivating diverse partnerships that strengthen capabilities and advance our national security objectives.”

Additionally, CACI has received the Nunn-Perry Award seven times for its outstanding performance in the DoD Mentor Protégé Program.

Learn more about CACI’s alliance principles and strategies.

About CACI

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.

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Wesco team members proudly participated in the 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted by Austin Habitat for Humanity from October 26 through 31, 2025. This year more than 1,000 volunteers from around the world came together to build 25 new homes in Whisper Valley. Austin Habitat for Humanity is building long-term affordability into every home constructed at Whisper Valley, with a focus on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes that reduce costs for homeowners today and in the future.

As a Dream Maker sponsor, Wesco made a financial contribution and sent eight volunteers each day to assist with the build. Our team members helped build homes that were designed with durable, top-tier construction materials and methods to minimize maintenance and improve performance over time. Each home features solar panels, helping homeowners offset energy costs and increase their household savings while contributing to a more sustainable future.

“Giving back to the communities where we live and work is at the heart of Wesco Cares,” said Chris Wolf, Wesco’s Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Wesco Cares Executive Sponsor. “We’re honored to have played a role in this transformative project and grateful to our employees who volunteered their time and energy to make a lasting impact.”

Whisper Valley will also feature Signature Park, a 600-acre green space with a 26-mile hike and bike trail, community gardens, and on-site schools, making it a model for sustainable living and community development. 

Learn more about Wesco in the community: wesco.com/community.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center named FedEx the winner of the 2025 Citizens Award in the Best Community Improvement Program category. The award recognizes FedEx for its collaboration with Feed the Children. Since 2023, FedEx and Feed the Children have operated a year‑round, hub‑based program to curb childhood food insecurity, marrying FedEx’s logistics prowess with Feed the Children’s on‑the‑ground distribution expertise. Working with schools, the partners serve students and families through Feed the Children’s Food & Essentials hub program. The shared goal: a future where no child is held back by hunger or lack of basic resources.

Across the United States, many families face difficult choices between groceries, rent, and school supplies. The program aims to address root causes of hunger by delivering nutritious food, personal care items, and school materials through local school districts—creating predictable, dignified access to essentials.

This initiative emphasizes more than immediate relief. It integrates logistics, education, and community feedback to create a scalable system adaptable to different neighborhoods, urban and rural alike. Leadership from both FedEx and Feed the Children remains actively involved, ensuring continuous oversight and alignment with broader social goals.

“FedEx is proud to work alongside Feed the Children to deliver nutritious food, essential household and personal care items, school supplies, books, and more to the Food & Essentials Hubs, serving students and families where they are,” said Jenny Robertson, SVP Marketing & Communications, FedEx. “Our team members take great pride in programs and volunteer opportunities that support our neighbors. We are committed to building strong local communities and delivering positive change around the world—starting with the places where we live and work.”

Impact highlights since the collaboration began

2023–2024 school year

• Operated across nine school districts—including Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Orlando, and Phoenix.
• More than 58,000 students across 370 schools reached.
• Distributed over 346,000 meals and nearly 335,000 pounds of essential personal care items.
• Total value of distributed goods exceeded $4.7 million.

2024–2025 school year

• Expanded geographic reach and service capacity to high‑need areas.
• Continued distribution of more than $3 million in essential household and personal care items.
• Opened a new location in Los Angeles in response to heightened community needs after the LA wildfires.

Meals provided exceeded 566,000, a 63% increase from the previous year.

2025–2026 school year

The program tracks not only the volume of goods distributed but also its impact on family well‑being and student performance:

• 88.9% of the districts felt that the Food & Essentials Hub program improved student behavior and attendance. 
   
• 100% of the districts felt that the Food & Essentials Hub program improved students’ self-confidence. 
   
• 100% of districts were extremely satisfied with the household and personal care items
   
• 77.8% of districts were extremely satisfied with the food products.

Tamara Sandberg, Vice President of U.S. Mission Impact at Feed the Children, told the team at the Memphis launch audience, “Kids can’t be hungry for knowledge if they are hungry for food.” That insight continues to drive the mission to remove barriers for students and families by uplifting local communities. FedEx Cares connects the passion and expertise of our team members with the resources of leading nonprofits, like Feed the Children, to help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

The Chamber Foundation’s Citizens Awards spotlight the powerful role businesses can play in communities worldwide. Winners are selected for their significant positive impact and their ability to drive innovative solutions to pressing challenges.

The Chamber Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Citizens Awards on Oct. 28 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the awards program here.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

On a crisp September morning in Columbus, Georgia, the city’s bravest laced up their boots — not for duty, but for a cause. Firefighters and law enforcement officers ran shoulder to shoulder in full gear during the Firefighters 5K, a powerful show of solidarity for children facing cancer. The event, benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer, was more than a race — it was a moving tribute to courage, resilience and community.

Among the crowd was 3-year-old Charlotte Williams, a Columbus native currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. Wearing her CURE T-shirt, Charlotte watched in awe as local heroes ran in her honor. Her parents, overwhelmed with emotion, expressed deep gratitude for the support shown to their daughter and others like her. It was a moment that captured the heart of the event and the mission behind it.

CURE Childhood Cancer has long supported families in and around Columbus. Through hospital partnerships and referrals from social workers and nurses, CURE ensures that every family facing childhood cancer receives comprehensive care. This includes emergency financial assistance, counseling for patients and their families, transportation and lodging help, bereavement support, and more. Currently, CURE is actively serving 111 families in the Columbus region — families in treatment, in survivorship and those grieving unimaginable loss.

The Firefighters 5K features three divisions: firefighters in full gear, law enforcement and military, and a community division open to all. It’s a celebration of strength, unity and compassion — and a chance for the Columbus community to rally around its youngest fighters.

Aflac, a proud supporter of this event, has longstanding, unwavering commitment to children with cancer and blood disorders. Since 1995, Aflac agents, employees and The Aflac Foundation, Inc. have given more than $191 million to The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Learn more about Aflac’s longstanding dedication for children and families facing these conditions by visiting AflacChildhoodCancer.org.

Together, we can be heroes for the children who need us most.

Since 2007, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and global professional services firm Accenture have partnered on the largest annual global study of CEO sentiment on sustainability.

The 2025 CEO Study is based on a quantitative assessment of nearly 2,000 CEOs across 128 countries, as well as in-depth one-to-one interviews with CEOs, chairpersons, and presidents of UN Global Compact member companies. Findings from the 2025 CEO Study show that leaders are moving from sustainable ambition to action, despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical challenges. Highlights include:

• 88% of global CEOs believe that the business case for sustainability is stronger today than five years ago
• An overwhelming 99% of CEOs plan to maintain or increase their sustainability commitments, prioritizing initiatives that deliver measurable business value
• 90% of CEOs advise their successors to continue investment in sustainability initiatives

The Executive Summary of the 2025 CEO Study states that “sustainability has entered an era of pragmatism,” but adds that “pragmatism comes with a paradox.” In response to growing political and public scrutiny, only half of CEOs feel very comfortable communicating their progress publicly, with many companies having pulled back from public sustainability statements.

The UNGC was founded 25 years ago to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business, including delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2025 CEO Study issues a dire warning about current progress toward achieving the SDGs, saying “only 35% of the SDG targets are on track, and 2024 marked the first calendar year to exceed the Paris Agreement threshold of 1.5°C.”

According to the 2025 CEO Study, “CEOs’ actions in the next few years will determine whether the private sector moves toward sustainable growth or defaults to scattered progress.”

The study outlines five key priorities for CEOs to unite around to ignite momentum and align public and private sectors for systemic impact—collaborating on regulation, harnessing consumer demand, expanding access to technology, upskilling for the future and leading with credibility and purpose.

The full UN Global Compact—Accenture 2025 CEO Study is available for download at the link in our Top Stories below. According to the study, CEOs have available “the necessary tools, such as renewable energy and generative AI,” to move ahead to take decisive action. “What remains to be found is the courage to act with credibility and speed.”

The United Nations is not the only global organization working to urgently drive corporate action to combat climate change. The World Resources Institute (WRI) recently partnered with the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC, to host the Green Transition Summit 2025 aimed at educating local business, government, and policy leaders from around DC on the latest approaches to energy efficiency for buildings, smart mobility, and clean construction.

In a new G&A Institute blog post from Senior Sustainability Analyst Christina Carlton, who attended the event, the message from the summit was clear: “the clean energy transition is no longer dependent on what’s technically possible; it’s about how we actually get it done.”

The G&A team is available to provide counsel to CEOs and the entire C-suite to help your company take action to move your sustainability programs forward. Reach out to us at info@ga-institute.com.

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

Sustainable Georgia Futures (SGF) received a two year, $200,000 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grant in 2024-25, and it has allowed them to add capacity into their existing work with WeatheRISE Atlanta, a collaborative effort involving the City of Atlanta, the National Association of Minority Contractors and Greenlink Analytics.

Additionally, the Drawdown Georgia grant allowed SGF to try something new. They used grant funds to pilot a pre-Certification program for local residents of marginalized communities to access training and career opportunities in the solar energy sector. The first four pre-apprentices completed their initial 7-week introduction training in August.

SGF created the program to meet the pre-apprentices where they are, and to ensure they have everything they need to succeed. They were paid to attend all of their classes, breakfast and lunch was provided, and they even had child care available to them. With their pre-apprentice tests completed and fully funded with by the grant, the first cohort of apprentices have now moved into a six-month process of certification and on the job training, while continuing to be paid to do so. They will continue to be supported with wrap around services, like childcare. Those services and the costs of their certifications with the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) were also paid for from the grant funds.

Over the next few months, each apprentice will work alongside certified solar installers who are doing the same jobs, and working for the same companies that the apprentices want to work with upon completion of their training program. Companies participating in the training program include Be Smart Homes Solutions, Sunpath Solar, and Infinite Energy Advisors.

The Drawdown Georgia grant to Sustainable Georgia Futures was funded by a collaborative of foundations with roots in Georgia. Funders for this project include: The Ray C. Anderson Foundation, The Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation, Reilly Family Fund, Tull Charitable Foundation, Ghanta Family Foundation and Atticus Fund.

About Sustainable Georgia Futures

Sustainable Georgia Futures is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that works throughout Georgia, helping BIPOC communities grow and thrive in the green industry. They focus on five key areas: organizing, climate justice education, fellowships and workshops and trainings.