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At the recent GreenBiz25 conference, I had the privilege to lead a break-out session on nature case studies and join a panel to discuss integrating nature into corporate strategy. I was able to share how Chemours is actively working to enhance nature and ecosystem resilience across our sites while engaging our communities.

At Chemours, we take our commitment to protect the environment and our communities seriously. That’s why we partnered with Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council) to complete nature and biodiversity assessments in 2024, including using the Taskforce on Nature Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) guidance to identify and understand the nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities within Chemours operations and our value chain, ensuring we are well-positioned to report on and address these critical issues.

This collaboration helped us build a framework aligned with our corporate vision and enables our sites to enhance their conservation efforts. As part of this work, we launched the “Power of ChemisTREE” program, which exemplifies our commitment to renewing habitats and fostering conservation across our operational sites and in the communities where we work. The Power of ChemisTREE focuses on multiple fronts, including tree planting, invasive species removal, and the creation of pollinator gardens, all of which play crucial roles in enhancing environmental resilience.

By integrating nature into our strategy and engaging beyond corporate teams to meet our employees where they are, we are driving real, tangible actions that contribute to our long-term sustainability goals and support our work to strengthen Chemours for the long term. Our journey is ongoing, and we are committed to doing our part to ensure ecosystem resilience and nature stewardship.

In high-income countries, more than 80% of children diagnosed with cancer will survive. Yet in some low- and middle-income countries, this number tragically drops to 20%1.

At a UN General Assembly meeting in 2018, Dr. David G. Poplack, Global HOPE founding director (now retired) discovered that Teva provides a significant portion of the medicines that treat pediatric cancer, which can help change this reality. That’s when Teva’s partnership with Texas Children Hospitals’ Global HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence) program was born.

Global HOPE takes a sustainable approach to treating children with cancer and blood disorders, addressing inequities in care by:

Training doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals (HCPs)Enhancing access to essential medicinesImproving pediatric healthcare facilities

Between 2021 and 2024, Teva donated approximately 1.5 million doses of medicines (worth about $27 million) to patients in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Botswana and Rwanda, with the help of Direct Relief. This includes about 20 different types of medicines, such as chemotherapy, anti-infectives, anti-fungal and hormone therapy. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, we mobilized quickly to assure essential medicines and supplies continued to reach patients in the region.

We also support training programs to teach HCPs how to handle these medicines and help patients access them. In 2024, we trained 234 HCPs, who went on to diagnose 1,731 patients. We also awarded 11 scholarships to nurses and a medical officer and organized 3 workshops for 141 HCPs on professional well-being.

For Teva, the partnership with Global HOPE supports our targets to increase access to medicines, which are integrated into our business strategy, with some tied to executive compensation and a sustainability-linked bond. We have launched nine access to medicines programs around the world to date (exceeding our commitment of eight by 2025), getting our medicines to more people who need them, including in low- and middle-income countries.

Prior to his retirement in 2024, Dr. Poplack paid tribute to the partnership’s impact: “I’ve seen a lot in pediatric cancer over many years, but of all the things I’ve been involved in, Global HOPE and this partnership with Teva has the greatest potential medical impact. There is much we can do together to save many thousands of lives. If we’re able to improve survival by 40%, 40,000 children per year will be saved. It’s an amazing statistic.”

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Footnotes

1International Childhood Cancer Day 2024: Reducing the Survival Gap, World Health Organization, www.emro.who.int/media/news/international-childhood-cancer-day-2024-reducing-the-survival-gap.html

To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, Saint-Gobain is showing how circular economy practices can be successful! 

In 2023, Saint-Gobain North America began a recycling program between automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and building products subsidiary, CertainTeed Insulation. Because of these efforts, our CertainTeed plant in Chowchilla, CA is lowering scope 2 & 3 emissions. Watch how thinking outside the box to develop innovative approaches moves us towards our sustainability goals.

About Journey to 2030

With approximately 37% of CO2 emissions coming from the built environment, we have a responsibility as the leader of light and sustainable construction to move towards net-zero carbon by 2050. But before we can get there, Saint-Gobain has milestones we’re trying to achieve by 2030. 

Join us on our Journey to 2030 and watch the entire video series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
160,000 employees, locations in 79 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

MIAMI, February 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing greater fuel efficiency for propulsion through innovative hull designs and new hardware and technology, along with underwater drone inspection and cleaning trials.

This work is done through complementary strategies focused on maximizing hydrodynamic performance and enhancing ongoing hull maintenance, which reduces a ship’s underwater drag. Together, these efforts reduce fuel use for each ship and across the company’s global fleet, which also lowers its overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“We’re not just tinkering here – we’re looking at every available area for improvement for how our cruise ships operate,” said Lars Ljoen, chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation. “By combining state-of-the-art hull designs, advanced propulsion technology and years of experience, we’re continuously enhancing our ships’ performance.”

Increasing Hydrodynamic Efficiency

The following elements cumulatively improve hydrodynamic efficiency across the fleet, reducing the propulsive power and fuel needed to drive ships through water:

Hull Designs: When selecting the optimal hull design, computer-assisted analysis enables ship and propeller designers to run hundreds of thousands of simulations, identifying the best design options for different sailing conditions.Trim Optimization: Software is used onboard to optimize the trim of a vessel by transferring ballast water internally to ensure that the ship operates continuously in the best configuration for propulsive efficiency.Podded Propellers: Over 40 ships in the company’s fleet are fitted with high-efficiency, 360-degree steerable podded propulsion units that are up to ~7% more efficient than conventional propellers. This number will continue to grow as new ships with this technology are added to the fleet.Air Lubrication Systems (ALS): Over 10% of the company’s fleet is already equipped with this leading-edge technology, which uses air bubbles to reduce the ship’s resistance as it moves through the water, reducing propulsive fuel consumption by 5% or more. Over the next three years, 10 more ships are planned for ALS conversion.Hull Inspections with Drones: Drones are being trialed to monitor the condition of hull coatings, allowing the company to optimize the timing of hull cleaning and manage marine growth and debris for retaining peak hydrodynamic efficiency.Robot Hull Cleaning: The company is conducting trials with several service providers that offer the next generation of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) “robot” hull cleaners. The ROVs can map the hull and accelerate the cleaning process, offering continuous improvement opportunities for cleaning speed, efficiency and quality to approach the goal of full hull cleaning during a single port visit and efficiently cleaning without damaging protective hull coatings.Next-Gen Hull Paint: Innovative new hull coatings with advanced biofouling prevention are continually being tested across the company’s global operations to evaluate durability, efficiency, longevity and ease of application. At any one time, about 15% of the Carnival Corporation fleet is trialing promising new coatings.

The application of increasingly effective hull coatings, and proactive maintenance and performance strategies are high on the list of Carnival Corporation’s fuel savings and decarbonization strategies as the company pursues its aspiration of net zero GHG emissions by 2050.

Ljoen added: “This has been a journey of small steps and years of continued collaboration to push the boundaries of innovation and drive solutions for greater efficiencies. It is safe to say that collectively these initiatives have contributed to significant improvements in fuel and energy efficiency over time. In essence, we are continuously reducing our environmental footprint at the same time we deliver the best vacation experience for our guests.”

For more information on the company’s long-term sustainability vision and focus areas, visit Carnival Corporation’s dedicated report website, CarnivalSustainability.com.

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This release may include claims related to our greenhouse gas emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions claims, including data verification information, is published in our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/sustainability on an annual basis.

About Carnival Corporation & plc 
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Janna Rowell, Carnival Corporation, jrowell@carnival.com

Ellie Beuerman, LDWW, ellie@ldww.co

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 27, 2025, /3BL/ – Discovery Education, the creator of essential K-12 solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the launch of a new Digital Citizenship Initiative. The Digital Citizenship Initiative is a dynamic partnership that provides educators and students with free tools, resources, and the skills needed to thrive in today’s digital world.

The Digital Citizenship Initiative grew out of needs summarized in a dedicated white paper entitled Risks and Resilience: Why Digital Citizenship Matters in K12 Education. This study illuminated many of the issues facing today’s students, including cyberbullying, online privacy, and digital footprints. Furthermore, research shows that students remain largely unaware of the impacts of digital technologies on all aspects of life. Discovery Education defines digital citizenship as a set of strategies and behaviors designed to promote a safer online experience for everyone.

The Digital Citizenship Initiative partners include Impact Leader Verizon and Fortinet. Each partner has helped contribute expert insights to develop standards-aligned digital resources. Resources include ready-to-use materials, digital lessons, DEMystified series videos, and instructional materials spanning disciplines such as science, health, social studies, and English language arts. Educators can expect quarterly content releases covering a range of topics that address digital citizenship.

“At Verizon, we are driven by purpose and guided by values in all that we do. Being part of the Digital Citizenship Initiative is the latest building block in Verizon’s work to empower people to live, work, and play. Students are our future, and we are proud to support them as they learn to use digital technologies responsibly,” said Alex Servello, Associate Vice President of Responsible Business at Verizon.

“As a cybersecurity leader, we believe that staying ahead of sophisticated threats and cyber risks requires building a more cyber-aware society,” said Rob Rashotte, Vice President, Fortinet Training Institute. “To help achieve this, Fortinet partnered with educators to develop and make accessible a tailor-made security awareness curriculum to help prepare both educators and students to apply cybersecurity skills at school, at home, and everywhere they need it. We are proud that this curriculum will now be leveraged in the Digital Citizenship Initiative to further develop fundamental security skill sets across our global community.”

To access the Digital Citizenship Initiative resources, please visit digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com. Educators with access to Discovery Education Experience can find these resources on the Digital Citizenship channel.

“Digital technology has revolutionized the way students learn, connect, and express themselves. Supporting digital citizenship is critical for preparing students to navigate an increasingly connected and complex online environment,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances. “Thanks to our partners – Verizon and Fortinet – for your leadership in preparing students to navigate our tech-driven world responsibly.”

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Verizon 
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

About Fortinet 
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.

About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com

DP World in Brazil has taken a significant step toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 with the electrification of its Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes at the Santos terminal. 13 diesel-powered RTG cranes have now been fully converted to electric power, reducing diesel consumption by up to 60%. This initiative, part of an R$80 million ($16.2 million) investment, uses a system of overhead cables to ensure sustainable operations without compromising efficiency.

According to Fábio Siccherino, CEO of DP World Santos, the project not only delivers environmental benefits but also operational advantages, such as lower maintenance costs and improved reliability. This milestone aligns with DP World’s global sustainability strategy, Our World, Our Future, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations by 2040. The Santos terminal’s efforts were recently recognized with the prestigious Gold Seal from the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program for its commitment to transparent emissions reporting.

In addition to electrifying RTGs, DP World has invested R$12 million ($2.4 million) in over 30 environmental projects, including mangrove conservation, biomass reuse, and the elimination of landfill waste through its Zero Landfill initiative.

These sustainability efforts are part of a broader strategy to modernize and expand operations at Santos. DP World has announced a $35 million investment to increase container handling capacity and extend the quay, as well as a $500 million partnership with Rumo to build a new grain and fertilizer terminal.

Globally, DP World has pledged up to $500 million over five years to cut carbon emissions by nearly 700,000 tons, cementing its position as a leader in sustainable logistics. From electrifying equipment to adopting renewable energy, the company continues to reshape the future of sustainable trade while driving operational excellence.

Authored by Baker Tilly’s Nathaniel Pease

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Download Baker Tilly’s whitepaper now and learn how to harness these advancements to drive a more proactive, strategic and employee-centric approach to human resource management.

International Olympic Committee news

Over 6,000 athletes and members of their entourage have taken part in educational activities on the prevention of competition manipulation during 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). These activities took place during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024.

Young athletes are usually more exposed to the threats of competition manipulation, including being asked to fix a game, share inside information or place bets. In 2024, the IOC therefore designed the most comprehensive educational programme to date in order to raise awareness of these risks.

This year’s IACD theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”, gave the IOC the opportunity to look back at the wide range of activities provided to athletes in Paris and Gangwon.

“Believe in Sport” booth at Paris 2024

During the Olympic Games Paris 2024, 4,000 athletes joined the fun and engaging activities on offer at the “Believe in Sport” booth located in the Athlete365 House, in the Olympic Village in Paris.

Athletes enjoyed various real-life scenarios and were also encouraged to report any suspicions of competition manipulation through the IOC Integrity Hotline.

“We have been trained on competition manipulation by both our sports federation and our National Olympic Committee. It’s great to have a reminder here, it keeps us educated”, said Shane O’Donoghue (Field Hockey, Ireland), while visiting the booth during the Games.

Paris 2024 Olympians were supported on site by six athlete ambassadors, whose engagement formed part of the IOC’s more comprehensive “Believe in Sport” campaign, which kicked off before the Games and involved educational measures across all key stakeholder groups.

Nina Kanto (Handball, France), one of the Believe in Sport Ambassadors who met her peers in the Olympic Village in Paris, said: “The young athletes need us to speak about manipulation in sport, the risks and the consequences of their decisions. I think it is important for the athletes to be educated, because as athletes you don’t know about all the rules. Your priority is to practise your sport. It is important to keep control of your career, so you know what you need to do, what is good and what is not.”

YOG athletes engaged at Gangwon 2024

A few months earlier, as part of the Athlete Education Programme in place at Gangwon 2024 in January, over 2,000 athletes were engaged in the Youth Olympic Villages and empowered to make the right choices, thanks to the support of athlete ambassadors and IOC Young Leaders.

Freestyle skier Fin Melville Ives from New Zealand, who competed in Gangwon, said: “Learning about competition manipulation and anti-doping – those were the ones that resonated the most. We’ve all learned about it, but we’ve never actually seen how it works. It’s been really fun doing the activities and learning more about the programmes here.”

One of the ambassadors, Olympian Andrej Miklavc, a retired Alpine skier from Slovenia, who advised athletes competing at the YOG in Gangwon, explained: “The prevalence of online betting options in sport requires athletes to comprehend all aspects of potential threats. They need to understand how easily they can become unwitting victims or tools for individuals with malicious intentions towards athletes or the Games.”

Fighting corruption in sport all year round

In order to maintain these important efforts all year round and build capacity and skills across all levels of society, the IOC, as Chair and co-founding partner of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), works closely with international organisations, government representatives, and sports organisations to promote good governance in and around sport, through educational webinars and tools to mitigate the risks of corruption.

Additionally, the Olympic Movement Unit on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions (OM Unit PMC) engages with National Olympic Committees and International Federations through regular workshops and seminars. During these sessions, the organisations receive key information on topics such as how to prevent competition manipulation through awareness-raising initiatives, how to set up efficient cooperation models in their specific sport or at national level, and how to conduct investigations.

Duke Energy offers various assistance programs for low-income households, including bill credits, weatherization and free home energy assessmentsIn 2024, nearly $90 million was provided in energy bill assistance to North Carolina customers, aiding over 114,000 households through programs like Share the Light Fund®, Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 21, 2025 /3BL/ – Duke Energy is committed to serving its customers and communities and offers programs and resources to help customers who may be experiencing trouble paying utility expenses due to financial hardships.

“We realize that many of our customers are facing challenging times, and we are committed to finding ways to support them,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy North Carolina state president. “Our payment assistance and energy and money-saving programs are designed to offer relief and help manage energy costs.”

What’s New Now: Programs and services for Duke Energy qualifying customers have been updated for 2025 to offer more options for energy savings for those who need it most. These changes include:

Weatherization – Incentives have increased for this free program that helps income-qualified customers reduce expenses and save energy through the installation of energy conservation measures around their homes. 
 Among other incentives, the HVAC replacement incentive has increased from $6,000 to $8,000 and the refrigerator replacement has increased from $1,000 to $1,500. 
 The program has also expanded its service providers and broadened eligibility for participation. 
 Participating customers must have an income of less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. 
 Income-qualified Power Manager®/EnergyWise Home® – A new income-qualified demand response program allows electric heat customers who have previously qualified for a Duke Energy income-qualified program to receive a free smart thermostat, installed at no cost. 
 The program is open to customers who have previously qualified for the Neighborhood Energy Saver, Weatherization or High Energy Use pilot programs. 
 Customers will receive incentives in the form of bill credits for shifting energy use during peak demand, up to $150 depending on how they choose to participate. 
 Neighborhood Energy $aver – Incentives have increased for this free program that offers walk-through energy assessments to help customers learn how their homes use energy and lower monthly electric bills as well as a variety of free energy-saving products. 
 Customers for the program qualify based on the neighborhood they reside in. Qualifying neighborhoods must meet 50% of residents or more with an income of less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Why It Matters: In 2024, more than 114,000 eligible North Carolina households received nearly $90 million in energy bill assistance through Duke Energy programs like Share the Light Fund and Customer Assistance Program (CAP) as well as federal funding like Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

There’s More: Duke Energy continues to offer resources for customers in need, including:

Customer Assistance Program (CAP) – a 12-month program that provides a monthly credit of up to $42 to qualifying customers. 
 Share the Light Fund – assistance for customers who need help paying their energy bill. 
 Installment Plans – customized payment plans to break down charges into more manageable installments, helping make larger amounts more manageable.

Other Ways to Save: Duke Energy’s usage alerts and low- to no-cost tips can help customers save energy and money by providing them the tools they need to make informed decisions for their household energy use.

Track your energy usage and making small adjustments within your home or business can help unlock energy savings. 
 Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting – the lower the temperature, the more you can save. 
 Set your water heater to 120 degrees. Water heating is typically the second-biggest user of energy in your home. 
 Change your air filter and schedule regular maintenance for your heating systems. Maintaining your heating systems can help increase efficiency. 
 Leave drapes or blinds open on the sunny side of the home to allow the sun’s rays to warm the house but close them at night to help insulate your home. 
 Operate ceiling fans in a clockwise direction in the winter to push warm air back down into the room. 
 Seal cracks in windows, doors and vents with caulking and weatherstripping to save 10% to 20% in heating costs. 
 Replace standard bulbs with LEDs. LEDs are more efficient than regular bulbs, while giving off the same amount of light.

The Bottom Line: Get more information on energy-saving solutions and low- to no-cost energy-saving tips and projects on the Duke Energy Winter Energy Savings webpage: duke-energy.com/WinterEnergySavings. Need help reading your bill? Use our interactive tool: Reading Your Utility Bill – Duke Energy.

Duke Energy Carolinas

Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 20,700 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 24,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Duke Energy Progress

Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 13,800 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 28,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Duke Energy 

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

Contact: Caroline Fountain 
24-Hour: 800.559.3853 
Twitter: @DE_CarolineF

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, February 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is meeting consumer demand for lighter, more premium drinks and evolving drinking occasions by building on the premium credentials of MARTINI, one of the most iconic brands in its portfolio and in the world of drinks.

Crafted with over 160 years of history and expertise, MARTINI is now presented in a stylish and distinctive bottle which reflects the quality of the liquid inside and at the same time reduces the brand’s impact on the environment.

“With the rise of daytime drinking occasions, aperitivo has evolved into a more modern and stylish​ experience” says Emma Fox, VP, MARTINI & ST-GERMAIN®. “Our MARTINI vermouth range, with its bold bittersweet flavors and lighter tasting serves, is perfect to capitalize on this global trend. With our new MARTINI, we’re inviting a new generation of drinkers to experience a true Italian icon.”

The MARTINI portfolio includes vermouth for every style of drink and occasion including MARTINI Bianco, Rosso, Fiero, Rosato, and Extra Dry, as well as the MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo range of Vibrante and Floreale.

“The modern aperitivo occasion is booming,” says Mahesh Madhavan, CEO of Bacardi Limited, “only tequila has been growing faster.” The aperitivo occasion is worth close to US$11Bn* and is expected to continue growing by 6 percent annually (IWSR CAGR 24-28). “With our investment in MARTINI, we are celebrating the best of the brand’s 160+ year heritage and its undeniable influence on today’s bar culture. MARTINI is made for the modern aperitivo.”

This summer, Bacardi will reveal:

NEW CONTEMPORARY BOTTLE

The distinctive, stylish design – inspired by the arched walkways of Turin, Italy – gives MARTINI even greater standout on shelf and at the same time reduces the brand’s impact on the environment. The 1L MARTINI bottle is now 30 grams lighter (equivalent to 5 percent of the weight), which has reduced annual greenhouse gas emissions at the MARTINI production site in Northern Italy. The slimmer bottle shape also means each pallet can carry an extra 48 x 75cl bottles (an 8 percent increase) making transportation more efficient too. The new MARTINI bottles will appear in stores and bars around the world from next month.

360 MARKETING CAMPAIGN 

The ‘MARTINI Dare To Be’ campaign reflects the evolution of the aperitivo occasion from a pre-event experience to the main event itself. The campaign’s vibrant and colorful visuals, invite consumers to step out of the ‘everyday you’ and step into ‘your most playful and stylish self’. Bacardi will be activating the ‘MARTINI Dare to Be’ campaign across advertising, PR and social media through 2025, reaching a new generation of modern aperitivo drinkers.

NEW SIGNATURE DRINK

This summer, Bacardi will introduce the MARTINI Bianco Spritz to the world. Easy to make in three simple steps – pour 50ml MARTINI Bianco vermouth, add 75ml MARTINI Prosecco, top with 25ml soda water, serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint, and slices of lemon and strawberry – to create a crisp, bright spritz with subtle notes of vanilla.

The MARTINI Bianco Spritz leads the range of MARTINI spritzes – with Fiero and non-alcoholic expressions Vibrante and Floreale – crafted for the aperitivo occasion. MARTINI remains an essential ingredient in classic cocktails including the Americano, the Negroni and the Dry Martini cocktail, served at bars, terrazzas, restaurants and homes throughout the world.

NEW CONSUMER EXPERIENCE

Bacardi will launch a new consumer experience, Terrazza MARTINI, that will tour major European cities throughout the summer. The Terrazza MARTINI will create a style and entertainment hotspot where consumers can experience the brand’s signature drinks and more. =

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*Total Aperitifs + NoLo (excluding beer) retail value (IWSR 2023)

Drink responsibly

Media contacts

Andrew Carney, Corporate Communications Director, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean 
acarney@bacardi.com

Nneoma Ulu, Global Brand PR & Influence Director 
naulu@bacardi.com

About MARTINI
One of the most iconic brands in the world, MARTINI® is the leading name in Italian winemaking and a purveyor of the highest quality vermouths and sparkling wines. The award-winning, vibrant and bittersweet taste of the MARTINI range is the result of secret blends of more than 40 botanicals sourced from the finest locations across the globe. First created in 1863 in Turin, Italy, the MARTINI portfolio today includes: MARTINI Bianco, Rosso, Fiero, Rosato & Extra Dry, MARTINI Non-Alcoholic Vibrante & Floreale, MARTINI Asti, Prosecco & Rosé Extra Dry. For more information, please visit www.martini.com.

MARTINI, MARTINI DARE TO BE AND THE BALL & BAR LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS. MARTINI is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

About Bacardi Limited 
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky, D’USSÉ® Cognac, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Founded more than 163 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs more than 8,000, operates production facilities in 11 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit http://www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.