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Tell us about yourself and your career journey to date.

Hi, I’m Devashish Somani, a Senior Software Engineer at GoDaddy, and I’m writing this from Jaipur, Rajasthan—also known as the pink city of India, I’m proud to call home. With more than eight and a half years of experience in the data industry, I have held different titles, all driven by a single passion: making data more reliable and easier to use.

I joined GoDaddy in August 2024. What drew me in wasn’t just the work—it was a culture that still believes in remote flexibility. That matters deeply to me: I can be close to my parents, share everyday moments with family, and still build products that reach customers around the world. For me, that balance isn’t just a perk on a slide deck, it’s part of why I can bring my whole self to work.

What were the biggest turning points in your career?

There were two shifts that changed how I think about my job. The first was breadth: moving from “I know this one stack really well” to “I can connect the dots across the data lifecycle.” When you’ve seen governance, pipelines, analytics, and modeling, you stop optimizing for a single tool and start optimizing for outcomes: clarity, speed, and trust.

The second was the AI moment—not as hype, but as a practical unlock. One of my first big projects at GoDaddy was a complex data pipeline, the kind that teaches you patience, precision, and how much invisible work sits between “it runs” and “it runs in production.” Right around then, the world was racing toward generative AI. I found myself asking a very practical question: How do we keep quality high while removing repetitive toil? That path led me into intelligent, agent-style workflows, not to chase buzzwords, but to build leverage for teams. The shift wasn’t “learn a new buzzword.” It was identity: I’m still an engineer who cares about reliability but I’m also someone who builds systems that scale judgment, not just code.

What are the most underrated technical skills that engineers should focus on?

If I could put three on a billboard:

1. Systems thinking. Fast answers are easy. The hard part is knowing how a change ripples—security, cost, reliability, and the humans who operate it tomorrow.
2. Evidence-based debugging. The best fix isn’t the first plausible story; it’s the one you can prove with logs, traces, and a tight hypothesis.
3. Human-readable craft. The future belongs to codebases that teams can maintain, audit, and extend, especially when more of the first draft is automated.

My shorthand: the AI can accelerate you, but it can’t replace your responsibility for the blast radius.

What’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing that you’ve worked on at GoDaddy?

The through-line of my time here has been turning hard enterprise problems into things teams can actually use. Early on, I helped build Shopper 360 capabilites—pipelines and platforms that bring customer insights together so the business can see a fuller picture, not a fragmented one. From there, I got to work on GoPaaS, AI-driven personalization infrastructure that packages real-world customer context into APIs teams (and AI systems) can plug into. So, innovation doesn’t get stuck waiting on manual data prep.

Two projects especially stretched me and reminded me why I love building here:

• SmartSpark, an intelligent assistant for Apache Spark tuning and recovery aimed at serious cost savings, developer time back, and less firefighting in the data platform world.
• Metadata Agent, a multi-agent approach to making enterprise metadata trustworthy and usable, turning scattered technical detail into documentation people can search and understand. This system also enables users to act on information, with room for governance and quality signals along the way.

What made those rewarding wasn’t only the technology, it was ownership, cross-team collaboration, and the feeling that approachable colleagues genuinely want you to win. I’ve also enjoyed mentoring early-career engineers and helping shape engineering practices that outlast any single project.

Today, I’m continuing that thread on the data lake platform and helping grow Helix, our unified knowledge base agent, with new capabilities. The future of enterprise software isn’t just smarter models; it’s smarter systems that teams can rely on.

If you had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, what would it be?

If I had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, it would be VIBES—not as slang, but as shorthand for how we actually work.

V – Vote-driven: ideas don’t get crowned from the top; they earn their place because builders back them and teams choose what’s worth doing.
I – Impact-validated: we care about what ships and what the data says—not just strong opinions or the loudest voice in the room.
B – Boundary-pushing: we take on hard problems and use formats like hackathons to stretch what’s possible (especially in areas like AI), not to perform innovation, but to learn fast.
E – Egalitarian: good input can come from anywhere. Collaboration is structured so the best argument wins, not the highest title.
S – Socially charged: people show up for each other: in the work, in the wins, and in moments like GATHER that remind you there’s a real human behind every workflow (and you’re glad you met them)!

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

“Roots keep you steady; curiosity keeps you growing—and care is how both turn into impact.”

I’ve learned that the best work doesn’t feel separate from life, it runs on the same principles. Clarity is kindness, whether you’re untangling metadata or having a hard conversation at home. Trust is the product, whether you’re shipping a pipeline or showing up for family. I want to be the kind of engineer (and the kind of person) who makes the next mile easier for someone else: a teammate debugging at midnight, a customer trying to make a confident decision, or a younger engineer finding their footing. Tools will keep getting smarter, but judgment, empathy, and responsibility are still ours to protect. So I build like the world depends on it—because somewhere, someone’s day will.

What do you enjoy outside of work?

I’m happiest in simple moments, with family, friends, and the animals I love who make ordinary days feel full. By the end of day, I’m a bit of a global affairs and stock markets hobbyist. I like understanding the forces that move industries and communities. I’m also a foodie. Weekends often mean new restaurants and good conversation and I’m never opposed to binge-watching movies and shows. When I need a reset, I like getting out to quiet nature spots—far from city noise—where I can breathe, reflect, and come back ready to build again.

Closing thoughts:

If someone reading this is early in their career or considering GoDaddy, here’s what I’d want them to know:

You don’t have to choose between ambition and the life you want at home. With the right team, the right trust, and the right problems to solve, you can do meaningful work and stay rooted where your heart is.

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CINCINNATI, May 5, 2026 /3BL/ – More than 200 babies born on Sunday at 53 hospitals across five cities received an unexpected head start toward college, just hours after entering the world.

At hospitals in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) welcomed the new “Fifth Third Babies” and their parents with care packages that included a $1,053 gift card for a 529 college savings plan.

Now in its ninth year, Fifth Third Babies is part of a broader national celebration associated with “Fifth Third Day,” or 5/3 on the calendar. On Fifth Third Day, Fifth Third employees unite to pack millions of meals and support local hunger relief organizations. The day kicks off a month of volunteering activities across Fifth Third’s national footprint, focused on fighting food insecurity and expanding financial access and inclusion.

“Fifth Third Day is about putting our values into action, and there’s no better place to start than by investing in the next generation,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “The day a child is born is one of life’s most important moments, and we want to show up for families with meaningful support. A small investment at the beginning can grow into something powerful over time.”

Since 2017, Fifth Third Babies has delivered nearly $965,000 in 529 plan funding to the families of more than 900 babies born on Fifth Third Day across eight states, in partnership with Gift of College, Inc. Families receive care packages from Fifth Third with gift cards and other gifts for the new baby and parents, and labor & delivery care teams at participating hospitals also receive appreciation gifts from Fifth Third.

“A contribution to a 529 plan account will help a child pursue their academic and career dreams and make their unique mark on the world – whatever that may be,” said Patricia Roberts, chief operating officer of the Gift of College and author of “Route 529: A Parent’s Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans.” “As the mom of a recent college graduate, I know first-hand how useful contributions to his 529 account proved to be over time. Opening an account when my son was an infant was one of the very best decisions I made as a new parent.”

Fifty-three hospitals in total across Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando participated in Fifth Third Babies this year. Each family with a baby born on 5/3 received a $1,053 gift card that allows them to open a 529 college savings account. Parents can redeem the gift card into a 529 plan of their choosing.

From 5/3 through 5/29, the public has the opportunity to participate in a social media sweepstakes to win a Fifth Third Babies gift bag, including a $1,053 Gift of College card to be redeemed at GiftofCollege.com into a 529 college savings plan. Winners will be selected on 529 Day, or 5/29 on the calendar. More information and full sweepstakes rules are available online at 53.com/babies.¹
 

¹ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., excluding New York. At least 18 years old to enter. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins May 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. For complete sweepstakes rules visit 53.com/babies. Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta Platforms, Inc.

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About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT

Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com

Matt Curoe (Investor Relations)
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

CINCINNATI, May 5, 2026 /3BL/ – More than 200 babies born on Sunday at 53 hospitals across five cities received an unexpected head start toward college, just hours after entering the world.

At hospitals in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) welcomed the new “Fifth Third Babies” and their parents with care packages that included a $1,053 gift card for a 529 college savings plan.

Now in its ninth year, Fifth Third Babies is part of a broader national celebration associated with “Fifth Third Day,” or 5/3 on the calendar. On Fifth Third Day, Fifth Third employees unite to pack millions of meals and support local hunger relief organizations. The day kicks off a month of volunteering activities across Fifth Third’s national footprint, focused on fighting food insecurity and expanding financial access and inclusion.

“Fifth Third Day is about putting our values into action, and there’s no better place to start than by investing in the next generation,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “The day a child is born is one of life’s most important moments, and we want to show up for families with meaningful support. A small investment at the beginning can grow into something powerful over time.”

Since 2017, Fifth Third Babies has delivered nearly $965,000 in 529 plan funding to the families of more than 900 babies born on Fifth Third Day across eight states, in partnership with Gift of College, Inc. Families receive care packages from Fifth Third with gift cards and other gifts for the new baby and parents, and labor & delivery care teams at participating hospitals also receive appreciation gifts from Fifth Third.

“A contribution to a 529 plan account will help a child pursue their academic and career dreams and make their unique mark on the world – whatever that may be,” said Patricia Roberts, chief operating officer of the Gift of College and author of “Route 529: A Parent’s Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans.” “As the mom of a recent college graduate, I know first-hand how useful contributions to his 529 account proved to be over time. Opening an account when my son was an infant was one of the very best decisions I made as a new parent.”

Fifty-three hospitals in total across Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando participated in Fifth Third Babies this year. Each family with a baby born on 5/3 received a $1,053 gift card that allows them to open a 529 college savings account. Parents can redeem the gift card into a 529 plan of their choosing.

From 5/3 through 5/29, the public has the opportunity to participate in a social media sweepstakes to win a Fifth Third Babies gift bag, including a $1,053 Gift of College card to be redeemed at GiftofCollege.com into a 529 college savings plan. Winners will be selected on 529 Day, or 5/29 on the calendar. More information and full sweepstakes rules are available online at 53.com/babies.¹
 

¹ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., excluding New York. At least 18 years old to enter. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins May 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. For complete sweepstakes rules visit 53.com/babies. Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta Platforms, Inc.

###

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT

Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com

Matt Curoe (Investor Relations)
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

Key Takeaways:

• The greenhouse gas emissions your business controls directly are likely only a fraction of your total carbon footprint; understanding where the rest comes from is the first step toward meaningful reduction.
• Scope 3 emissions span a wide range of business activities, from raw material sourcing to how customers use and dispose of your product, and each stage represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
• Engaging suppliers directly through structured programs is one of the most powerful levers available to companies looking to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
• Logistics optimization has the potential to simultaneously align sustainability improvements with operational efficiency gains.
• Circularity strategies, even when implemented incrementally, can help reduce emissions at multiple points across the value chain, from procurement choices to end-of-life product design.

 

Did you know that the carbon emissions for which your business is directly responsible represent just a small portion of your overall carbon footprint?

Today, most companies rely on a long and complex supply chain to guide their product through its lifecycle. Depending on the size of your company and the complexity of your product, this could include hundreds of steps and dozens of third parties, all cooperating to get your product into your customer’s hands, and disposing of it at the end of its life.

Every stage of this long journey generates greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating them is a key opportunity for many companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

 

What is my supply chain’s carbon footprint?

Your supply chain’s carbon footprint is the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced during phases of your product’s or service’s lifecycle that are outside your company’s direct control.

These emissions are also known as Scope 3 GHG emissions, and are still considered part of a company’s overall carbon footprint because they are a consequence of that company doing business.

One thing to note: You may see and hear “supply chain” and “value chain” used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions. “Supply chain” refers to upstream activities, such as manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of purchased goods. “Value chain” includes the supply chain, and also encompasses downstream activities including distribution of products to customers, and product use and disposal.

Common examples of supply- or value chain-related sources of carbon emissions can include:

• Energy consumption during the sourcing of materials used to manufacture the product (e.g., from activities such as mining, logging, farming, etc.)
• Energy consumption associated with manufacturing and production of any other goods brought into your company, used to conduct business or make and sell the product (such as packaging)
• Fuel consumption during transportation and other logistics (such as storage)
• Energy consumption during the use of the product or service.
• Energy consumption and process emissions during the disposal of the product or service. This can include ongoing emissions created by landfills, depending on the method of disposal and waste treatment.

Learn more in our webinar recap: Engaging Supply Chain on Scope 3 for Strategic Advantage

 

How supply chain management can help reduce your carbon footprint

Although Scope 3 emissions can be notoriously difficult to fully measure, there are still plenty of actions you can take right now to reduce your supply chain’s carbon emissions.

Collaborate with suppliers through supply chain engagement

Emissions embedded in purchased goods typically represent a company’s largest source of Scope 3 emissions. As a trusted business partner and client, chances are your company has a good working relationship with many of your supply chain partners.

Energy use, carbon footprint, or other information can be requested from suppliers using supply chain engagement programs. Quantifying your suppliers’ product-level footprints is an important first step to measuring progress on your own Scope 3 emissions.

Several different programs exist that companies like yours can use:

• The CDP Supply Chain initiative, which provides a questionnaire on carbon emissions to your suppliers at your request.
• The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, which offers member companies a database to store, share, and report information on their supply chain.
• The Global Reporting Initiative, which collects the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, provides examples of relevant information and data to collect from suppliers.

By using programs like these, you can collect emission data from your suppliers and start to better understand their carbon footprints. Gathering this data helps you calculate your own supply chain emissions more precisely and helps identify opportunities for mitigation. The more data you collect, the more of these opportunities you can discover, and the more impactful your next steps will be.

As you build this relationship, consider offering suppliers training, tools, and other support toward improving their own carbon footprints.

Introducing collaborative strategies like joint training workshops can be a win-win for you and your suppliers. Together, you can proactively identify opportunities to lower both of your carbon footprints and mutually benefit from the improvements. You might also, for example, pass along information on how to reduce energy consumption or procure renewable electricity. The more steps each of your suppliers take to reduce their carbon footprint, the more you’ll lower your own Scope 3 emissions.

Optimize logistics

Transportation and other logistics activities are a common source of a company’s Scope 3 emissions. Remember that all forms of transportation and storage are considered part of these emissions. Looking for ways to minimize logistical fuel consumption can lower your carbon footprint and help you optimize your supply chain at the same time.

For example, audit the types of vehicles you and your partners are using to transport your products. Is there an opportunity to upgrade to an electrical or hybrid alternative? You might also reassess your route planning to minimize travel distances or consolidate shipments to make fewer trips altogether. Even a few miles saved will add up to fewer emissions per year, especially for large operations.

Implement circularity and emphasize good recycling practices

McKinsey defines circularity as “practices that optimize resource use and minimize waste across the entire productive and consumption cycle, emphasizing sustainability and economic efficiency.” By reducing waste and promoting reuse, circularity helps reduce emissions in both the downstream and upstream sections of the value chain.

Optimizing your supply or value chain for circularity from end to end will be a long-term project, but you can start with a few small steps. You might be surprised how impactful even small changes to your supply chain can be. For example, choosing products (e.g., packaging) made with recycled materials could reduce your emissions without significantly inconveniencing your operation. Designing products for reusability and recyclability can help reduce end-of-life treatment emissions.

 

Strengthening Your Supply Chain to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Reducing supply chain emissions is about measurement and engagement. The most effective Scope 3 strategies involve collaboration across your value chain, from raw material sourcing to product end-of-life.

At Antea Group, we help organizations move beyond basic reporting to actively engage suppliers, strengthen value chain relationships, and identify practical opportunities to reduce emissions while improving operational performance.

If you’re ready to take a more strategic approach to Scope 3 emissions and value chain sustainability, connect with our team to explore how supply chain engagement can help reduce your carbon footprint while strengthening your business.

Key Takeaways:

• The greenhouse gas emissions your business controls directly are likely only a fraction of your total carbon footprint; understanding where the rest comes from is the first step toward meaningful reduction.
• Scope 3 emissions span a wide range of business activities, from raw material sourcing to how customers use and dispose of your product, and each stage represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
• Engaging suppliers directly through structured programs is one of the most powerful levers available to companies looking to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
• Logistics optimization has the potential to simultaneously align sustainability improvements with operational efficiency gains.
• Circularity strategies, even when implemented incrementally, can help reduce emissions at multiple points across the value chain, from procurement choices to end-of-life product design.

 

Did you know that the carbon emissions for which your business is directly responsible represent just a small portion of your overall carbon footprint?

Today, most companies rely on a long and complex supply chain to guide their product through its lifecycle. Depending on the size of your company and the complexity of your product, this could include hundreds of steps and dozens of third parties, all cooperating to get your product into your customer’s hands, and disposing of it at the end of its life.

Every stage of this long journey generates greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating them is a key opportunity for many companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

 

What is my supply chain’s carbon footprint?

Your supply chain’s carbon footprint is the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced during phases of your product’s or service’s lifecycle that are outside your company’s direct control.

These emissions are also known as Scope 3 GHG emissions, and are still considered part of a company’s overall carbon footprint because they are a consequence of that company doing business.

One thing to note: You may see and hear “supply chain” and “value chain” used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions. “Supply chain” refers to upstream activities, such as manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of purchased goods. “Value chain” includes the supply chain, and also encompasses downstream activities including distribution of products to customers, and product use and disposal.

Common examples of supply- or value chain-related sources of carbon emissions can include:

• Energy consumption during the sourcing of materials used to manufacture the product (e.g., from activities such as mining, logging, farming, etc.)
• Energy consumption associated with manufacturing and production of any other goods brought into your company, used to conduct business or make and sell the product (such as packaging)
• Fuel consumption during transportation and other logistics (such as storage)
• Energy consumption during the use of the product or service.
• Energy consumption and process emissions during the disposal of the product or service. This can include ongoing emissions created by landfills, depending on the method of disposal and waste treatment.

Learn more in our webinar recap: Engaging Supply Chain on Scope 3 for Strategic Advantage

 

How supply chain management can help reduce your carbon footprint

Although Scope 3 emissions can be notoriously difficult to fully measure, there are still plenty of actions you can take right now to reduce your supply chain’s carbon emissions.

Collaborate with suppliers through supply chain engagement

Emissions embedded in purchased goods typically represent a company’s largest source of Scope 3 emissions. As a trusted business partner and client, chances are your company has a good working relationship with many of your supply chain partners.

Energy use, carbon footprint, or other information can be requested from suppliers using supply chain engagement programs. Quantifying your suppliers’ product-level footprints is an important first step to measuring progress on your own Scope 3 emissions.

Several different programs exist that companies like yours can use:

• The CDP Supply Chain initiative, which provides a questionnaire on carbon emissions to your suppliers at your request.
• The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, which offers member companies a database to store, share, and report information on their supply chain.
• The Global Reporting Initiative, which collects the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, provides examples of relevant information and data to collect from suppliers.

By using programs like these, you can collect emission data from your suppliers and start to better understand their carbon footprints. Gathering this data helps you calculate your own supply chain emissions more precisely and helps identify opportunities for mitigation. The more data you collect, the more of these opportunities you can discover, and the more impactful your next steps will be.

As you build this relationship, consider offering suppliers training, tools, and other support toward improving their own carbon footprints.

Introducing collaborative strategies like joint training workshops can be a win-win for you and your suppliers. Together, you can proactively identify opportunities to lower both of your carbon footprints and mutually benefit from the improvements. You might also, for example, pass along information on how to reduce energy consumption or procure renewable electricity. The more steps each of your suppliers take to reduce their carbon footprint, the more you’ll lower your own Scope 3 emissions.

Optimize logistics

Transportation and other logistics activities are a common source of a company’s Scope 3 emissions. Remember that all forms of transportation and storage are considered part of these emissions. Looking for ways to minimize logistical fuel consumption can lower your carbon footprint and help you optimize your supply chain at the same time.

For example, audit the types of vehicles you and your partners are using to transport your products. Is there an opportunity to upgrade to an electrical or hybrid alternative? You might also reassess your route planning to minimize travel distances or consolidate shipments to make fewer trips altogether. Even a few miles saved will add up to fewer emissions per year, especially for large operations.

Implement circularity and emphasize good recycling practices

McKinsey defines circularity as “practices that optimize resource use and minimize waste across the entire productive and consumption cycle, emphasizing sustainability and economic efficiency.” By reducing waste and promoting reuse, circularity helps reduce emissions in both the downstream and upstream sections of the value chain.

Optimizing your supply or value chain for circularity from end to end will be a long-term project, but you can start with a few small steps. You might be surprised how impactful even small changes to your supply chain can be. For example, choosing products (e.g., packaging) made with recycled materials could reduce your emissions without significantly inconveniencing your operation. Designing products for reusability and recyclability can help reduce end-of-life treatment emissions.

 

Strengthening Your Supply Chain to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Reducing supply chain emissions is about measurement and engagement. The most effective Scope 3 strategies involve collaboration across your value chain, from raw material sourcing to product end-of-life.

At Antea Group, we help organizations move beyond basic reporting to actively engage suppliers, strengthen value chain relationships, and identify practical opportunities to reduce emissions while improving operational performance.

If you’re ready to take a more strategic approach to Scope 3 emissions and value chain sustainability, connect with our team to explore how supply chain engagement can help reduce your carbon footprint while strengthening your business.

Across the Caribbean, a quiet shift is underway. As global trade becomes more regionalized and supply chains more selective, countries are rethinking how they compete – not just as investment destinations, but as reliable participants in global trade.

At the center of this shift is logistics.

Recent analysis from the DP World Effect: Dominican Republic study highlights a growing reality: export competitiveness is no longer driven primarily by incentives. It depends on whether goods can move efficiently, predictably, and at scale.

From Constraint to Competitive Advantage

For decades, many Caribbean economies faced a common challenge: not a lack of production potential, but difficulty connecting that production to global markets.

High transport costs, fragmented shipping routes, and limited service frequency created uncertainty, making it harder for businesses to participate in global value chains. As those barriers begin to ease, the opportunity is not just incremental growth. It is structural.

Efficient logistics systems reduce risk, improve reliability, and shorten time to market. In a nearshoring environment where consistency matters as much as proximity, these factors are becoming decisive.

The Rise of Integrated Trade Ecosystems

What is changing now is not just infrastructure, but how it is used.

Ports, logistics services, and industrial zones are increasingly operating as integrated ecosystems rather than standalone assets. This reduces friction across the supply chain and enables a broader range of companies – including small and mid-sized manufacturers – to participate in export activity.

In the Dominican Republic, this model is already taking shape, helping position the country as a more reliable and scalable node in global trade networks. DP World’s integrated port and logistics operations at Caucedo underscore this shift.

Sustainability Is Now Part of the Logistics Equation

As logistics becomes central to economic growth, expectations are also evolving.

Today, competitiveness is not defined solely by cost and speed, it is increasingly shaped by sustainability performance. Global shippers and investors are paying closer attention to how goods move, not just how quickly.

In the Dominican Republic, DP World’s operations illustrate how this shift is playing out in practice, combining operational efficiency with measurable environmental and social impact.

Key initiatives include:

• Electrifying port operations through electric internal transfer vehicles and charging infrastructure
• Generating renewable energy on site through a photovoltaic solar plant
• Advancing mangrove restoration and watershed protection to support climate resilience
• Delivering workforce development, youth training, and micro-entrepreneurship programs

These efforts – along with national recognition for sustainable investment and responsible infrastructure – demonstrate how logistics platforms can deliver both economic performance and long-term sustainability outcomes.

A Regional Inflection Point

The implications extend across the Caribbean.

As nearshoring reshapes global production networks, companies are becoming more selective about where they invest. Proximity alone is no longer enough: locations must offer reliable logistics, integrated infrastructure, and credible progress on sustainability.

For the region, this creates a clear opportunity: to position logistics not just as infrastructure, but as a strategic asset that enables both economic growth and sustainable development.

The Bottom Line

The future of export-led growth in the Caribbean will be determined by logistics capability.

Where systems are connected, efficient, and sustainable, trade can scale. Where they are not, growth will remain constrained regardless of incentives.

As global trade continues to evolve, the countries that invest in resilient, lower-carbon logistics systems will be best positioned to convert nearshoring momentum into long-term, inclusive growth.

Learn more about DP World’s impact in the Dominican Republic

Across the Caribbean, a quiet shift is underway. As global trade becomes more regionalized and supply chains more selective, countries are rethinking how they compete – not just as investment destinations, but as reliable participants in global trade.

At the center of this shift is logistics.

Recent analysis from the DP World Effect: Dominican Republic study highlights a growing reality: export competitiveness is no longer driven primarily by incentives. It depends on whether goods can move efficiently, predictably, and at scale.

From Constraint to Competitive Advantage

For decades, many Caribbean economies faced a common challenge: not a lack of production potential, but difficulty connecting that production to global markets.

High transport costs, fragmented shipping routes, and limited service frequency created uncertainty, making it harder for businesses to participate in global value chains. As those barriers begin to ease, the opportunity is not just incremental growth. It is structural.

Efficient logistics systems reduce risk, improve reliability, and shorten time to market. In a nearshoring environment where consistency matters as much as proximity, these factors are becoming decisive.

The Rise of Integrated Trade Ecosystems

What is changing now is not just infrastructure, but how it is used.

Ports, logistics services, and industrial zones are increasingly operating as integrated ecosystems rather than standalone assets. This reduces friction across the supply chain and enables a broader range of companies – including small and mid-sized manufacturers – to participate in export activity.

In the Dominican Republic, this model is already taking shape, helping position the country as a more reliable and scalable node in global trade networks. DP World’s integrated port and logistics operations at Caucedo underscore this shift.

Sustainability Is Now Part of the Logistics Equation

As logistics becomes central to economic growth, expectations are also evolving.

Today, competitiveness is not defined solely by cost and speed, it is increasingly shaped by sustainability performance. Global shippers and investors are paying closer attention to how goods move, not just how quickly.

In the Dominican Republic, DP World’s operations illustrate how this shift is playing out in practice, combining operational efficiency with measurable environmental and social impact.

Key initiatives include:

• Electrifying port operations through electric internal transfer vehicles and charging infrastructure
• Generating renewable energy on site through a photovoltaic solar plant
• Advancing mangrove restoration and watershed protection to support climate resilience
• Delivering workforce development, youth training, and micro-entrepreneurship programs

These efforts – along with national recognition for sustainable investment and responsible infrastructure – demonstrate how logistics platforms can deliver both economic performance and long-term sustainability outcomes.

A Regional Inflection Point

The implications extend across the Caribbean.

As nearshoring reshapes global production networks, companies are becoming more selective about where they invest. Proximity alone is no longer enough: locations must offer reliable logistics, integrated infrastructure, and credible progress on sustainability.

For the region, this creates a clear opportunity: to position logistics not just as infrastructure, but as a strategic asset that enables both economic growth and sustainable development.

The Bottom Line

The future of export-led growth in the Caribbean will be determined by logistics capability.

Where systems are connected, efficient, and sustainable, trade can scale. Where they are not, growth will remain constrained regardless of incentives.

As global trade continues to evolve, the countries that invest in resilient, lower-carbon logistics systems will be best positioned to convert nearshoring momentum into long-term, inclusive growth.

Learn more about DP World’s impact in the Dominican Republic

CINCINNATI, May 4, 2026 /3BL/ – Today, employees across Fifth Third Bank’s (Nasdaq: FITB) U.S. footprint will celebrate the 35^th annual “Fifth Third Day” through service activities to help fight food insecurity and expand financial access within their local communities.

On Fifth Third Day (5/3 on the calendar), Fifth Third employees unite to pack millions of meals and support local hunger relief organizations. The day kicks off a month of volunteering activities across Fifth Third’s U.S. footprint, focused on fighting food insecurity and expanding financial access and inclusion.

“Every year, this tradition reminds me of something simple and important: who we are is defined by how we show up — for our customers, for each other and for our communities,” said Tim Spence, chairman, CEO and president of Fifth Third. “Today kicks off a month-long effort to provide millions of meals and expand financial access to the communities we serve. And following our merger with Comerica, we have an expanded footprint and a larger team, united in our desire to make a meaningful difference.”

Since 1991, Fifth Third has celebrated its employees, customers and communities on its signature day, May 3. Because the date falls on a weekend this year, service activities begin on May 4 and will continue throughout May in support of local hunger relief organizations.

This year’s Fifth Third Day reflects the Bank’s expanded footprint following its merger with Comerica Bank, bringing the tradition to new communities for the first time. The day provides an opportunity for Fifth Third’s existing and new employees to unite behind a common goal: helping address food insecurity and advancing financial access and inclusion among their friends and neighbors.

“According to Feeding America, 48 million people in the United States face food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children. Our efforts on Fifth Third Day and throughout the month of May can make a difference,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “As Fifth Third and Comerica come together as the nation’s ninth largest U.S. bank, this year’s Fifth Third Day is special because it reflects our shared commitment to showing up for our communities where it matters the most.”

Expanding financial access for local communities

For more than 20 years, the Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile, commonly known as the eBus, has brought financial access, social services, and education directly into communities the Bank serves, especially in underserved areas.

The eBus will visit communities across Ohio on Fifth Third Day and throughout the month of May as part of a 10-state tour that runs through November.

In partnership with SpringFour, the eBus connects community members to vital human and social services organizations to address needs related to food savings, rental resources, childcare, employment services, small business support and more. Through its digital self-service financial wellness solution, SpringFour delivers access to more than 27,000 local, state, and national nonprofit and government resources across more than 25 categories.

Fifth Third and Springfour reimagined and relaunched the eBus on Fifth Third Day in 2024. Over the past two years, the eBus has delivered more than 31,000 financial health referrals during more than 3,000 visits, connecting individuals and families to essential resources. Services are free and available to all, regardless of whether the visitor is a Fifth Third customer.

Supporting the next generation

Fifth Third’s commitment to its communities also means investing in the next generation from the very beginning.

On May 3, Fifth Third surprised the families of babies born on Fifth Third Day at 53 select local hospitals across five cities – Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, Orlando – with a gift of $1,053 to open a 529 college savings account.

Since 2017, Fifth Third Babies has delivered nearly $965,000 in 529 plan funding to the families of more than 900 babies born on Fifth Third Day across eight states, in partnership with Gift of College, Inc. Families also receive care packages from Fifth Third with gift cards and gifts for the new baby and parents.

From 5/3 through 5/29, the public has the opportunity to participate in a social media sweepstakes to win a Fifth Third Babies gift bag, including a $1,053 Gift of College card to be redeemed at GiftofCollege.com into a 529 college savings plan. Winners will be selected on 529 Day, or 5/29 on the calendar. More information and full sweepstakes rules are available online at 53.com/babies.¹

 

¹ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., excluding New York. At least 18 years old to enter. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins May 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. For complete sweepstakes rules visit 53.com/babies. Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta Platforms, Inc.

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About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT        

Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com

Matt Curoe (Investor Relations)
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

CINCINNATI, May 4, 2026 /3BL/ – Today, employees across Fifth Third Bank’s (Nasdaq: FITB) U.S. footprint will celebrate the 35^th annual “Fifth Third Day” through service activities to help fight food insecurity and expand financial access within their local communities.

On Fifth Third Day (5/3 on the calendar), Fifth Third employees unite to pack millions of meals and support local hunger relief organizations. The day kicks off a month of volunteering activities across Fifth Third’s U.S. footprint, focused on fighting food insecurity and expanding financial access and inclusion.

“Every year, this tradition reminds me of something simple and important: who we are is defined by how we show up — for our customers, for each other and for our communities,” said Tim Spence, chairman, CEO and president of Fifth Third. “Today kicks off a month-long effort to provide millions of meals and expand financial access to the communities we serve. And following our merger with Comerica, we have an expanded footprint and a larger team, united in our desire to make a meaningful difference.”

Since 1991, Fifth Third has celebrated its employees, customers and communities on its signature day, May 3. Because the date falls on a weekend this year, service activities begin on May 4 and will continue throughout May in support of local hunger relief organizations.

This year’s Fifth Third Day reflects the Bank’s expanded footprint following its merger with Comerica Bank, bringing the tradition to new communities for the first time. The day provides an opportunity for Fifth Third’s existing and new employees to unite behind a common goal: helping address food insecurity and advancing financial access and inclusion among their friends and neighbors.

“According to Feeding America, 48 million people in the United States face food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children. Our efforts on Fifth Third Day and throughout the month of May can make a difference,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “As Fifth Third and Comerica come together as the nation’s ninth largest U.S. bank, this year’s Fifth Third Day is special because it reflects our shared commitment to showing up for our communities where it matters the most.”

Expanding financial access for local communities

For more than 20 years, the Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile, commonly known as the eBus, has brought financial access, social services, and education directly into communities the Bank serves, especially in underserved areas.

The eBus will visit communities across Ohio on Fifth Third Day and throughout the month of May as part of a 10-state tour that runs through November.

In partnership with SpringFour, the eBus connects community members to vital human and social services organizations to address needs related to food savings, rental resources, childcare, employment services, small business support and more. Through its digital self-service financial wellness solution, SpringFour delivers access to more than 27,000 local, state, and national nonprofit and government resources across more than 25 categories.

Fifth Third and Springfour reimagined and relaunched the eBus on Fifth Third Day in 2024. Over the past two years, the eBus has delivered more than 31,000 financial health referrals during more than 3,000 visits, connecting individuals and families to essential resources. Services are free and available to all, regardless of whether the visitor is a Fifth Third customer.

Supporting the next generation

Fifth Third’s commitment to its communities also means investing in the next generation from the very beginning.

On May 3, Fifth Third surprised the families of babies born on Fifth Third Day at 53 select local hospitals across five cities – Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, Orlando – with a gift of $1,053 to open a 529 college savings account.

Since 2017, Fifth Third Babies has delivered nearly $965,000 in 529 plan funding to the families of more than 900 babies born on Fifth Third Day across eight states, in partnership with Gift of College, Inc. Families also receive care packages from Fifth Third with gift cards and gifts for the new baby and parents.

From 5/3 through 5/29, the public has the opportunity to participate in a social media sweepstakes to win a Fifth Third Babies gift bag, including a $1,053 Gift of College card to be redeemed at GiftofCollege.com into a 529 college savings plan. Winners will be selected on 529 Day, or 5/29 on the calendar. More information and full sweepstakes rules are available online at 53.com/babies.¹

 

¹ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., excluding New York. At least 18 years old to enter. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins May 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. For complete sweepstakes rules visit 53.com/babies. Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta Platforms, Inc.

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About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT        

Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com

Matt Curoe (Investor Relations)
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

ATLANTA, May 4, 2026 /3BL/ – Invest Atlanta and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta today announced new philanthropic grants from Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support small business growth and housing stability across metro Atlanta.

The funding includes $550,000 to support Invest Atlanta’s BizLabs Technical Assistance program and a $2.25 million grant to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to advance housing stability and neighborhood investment across the region.

As housing costs rise and small businesses face increasing pressure, these investments aim to strengthen stability and expand opportunity across metro Atlanta. Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation have now surpassed more than $40 million in philanthropic support in metro Atlanta since 2021.

“Wells Fargo’s substantial and consistent investment in Atlanta reflects a meaningful commitment to our city and our people,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “By supporting the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative through strengthening housing stability and uplifting small businesses, this funding helps to build more resilient neighborhoods and ensure Atlanta’s economy benefits all residents. We look forward to the continued impact this partnership will make in the years ahead.”

“Wells Fargo’s continued long-term commitment in Atlanta reflects our investment in the community,” said Jason Rosenberg, Wells Fargo’s head of Public Affairs. “These philanthropic investments will support small businesses, strengthen neighborhoods and help advance growth for our customers, employees and communities throughout the city.”

Supporting Small Business Growth in Atlanta

The announcement was made at a ribbon-cutting for local business, Kindred Paper, at its new downtown Pop-Up location, presented by Invest Atlanta and Atlanta Downtown.

The Wells Fargo grant of $550,000 supports Invest Atlanta’s BizLabs Program, providing small businesses with expert guidance and resources to grow and establish a long-term presence. It also helps activate storefronts like this downtown Pop-Up location, positioning businesses to benefit from increased visibility and economic activity expected in Atlanta this summer with FIFA World Cup 2026™.

This most recent funding follows a $20 million Open for Business Fund grant that Wells Fargo announced in 2022 to support a United Way of Greater Atlanta and Invest Atlanta collaboration to help Atlanta small businesses grow.

“We truly appreciate how Wells Fargo shares our vision of strengthening Atlanta’s small business community and the neighborhoods they call home,” said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. “This continued partnership helps create real opportunities for local entrepreneurs—people with ideas, passion, and deep roots in our city. Through BizLabs, initiatives like bringing pop‑up shops to downtown storefronts give business owners a chance to be seen, test their vision, and build something lasting that strengthens our local economy.”

Advancing Housing Stability Across Metro Atlanta

A $2.25 million grant to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta will support efforts to stabilize housing and expand access to opportunity for residents across metro Atlanta.

In a region where housing costs continue to outpace wages, this funding will address some of the most persistent barriers to long-term stability.

The Community Foundation has helped mobilize more than $220 million in investment and support the creation or preservation of over 6,000 homes across the region—working with partners to address housing challenges at scale.

This investment from Wells Fargo will build on that work by helping resolve tangled title issues, unlocking capital for critical home repairs, supporting emerging developers, and strengthening strategies to preserve affordable housing.

“Across metro Atlanta, too many families are at risk of losing the homes they’ve worked hard to build—not because they lack commitment, but because of legal, financial, and systemic barriers,” said Frank Fernandez, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. “This investment helps remove those barriers—so people can stay in their homes, make needed repairs, and pass on what they’ve built. As the region’s philanthropic center of gravity, we’re working alongside partners to turn housing stability into something families can count on—and a foundation for stronger, more equitable communities.”

About Invest Atlanta 

Invest Atlanta is the official economic development authority for the City of Atlanta. Its mission is to shape the city’s future by growing jobs and driving neighborhood investment, elevating the city’s global competitiveness, and advancing development and innovation, that uplifts all residents and businesses.

About Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is the region’s philanthropic center of gravity, inspiring and leading Atlanta toward equity and shared prosperity for all. Neighbor to neighbor and heart to heart, we’re building a better ATL through partnership with local non-profits, civic leaders, financial advisors, and generous donors throughout the community. A fixture since 1951, CFGA shepherds more than $1.8 billion in assets and deployed over $250 million in grants and impact investments in 2025 to thousands of non-profit partners working to realize Atlanta’s full potential.

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Invest Atlanta media contact:

Jennifer Tyner, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Jennifer.tyner@cfgreateratlanta.org

229.351.6143