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Originally published in Radius Recycling’s 2024 Sustainability Report

For more than a century, Radius has been developing robust networks to collect, process, and deliver recycled metals to customers in North America and around the world. Our work and our purpose have never been more relevant than they are today.

Whether for electric vehicle battery production or wind turbine manufacturing, the low-carbon technologies that are fueling the energy transition are more metal-intensive than the technologies they are replacing. Demand for recycled metals continues to rise due to structural shortages of nonferrous metals like copper, increased use of recycled materials by manufacturers, and the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking, which relies on recycled ferrous metals as its primary feedstock.

Through our metals recycling and Pick-N-Pull operations, we process and sort millions of tons of metals annually, transforming appliances, construction and manufacturing materials, and end-of-life vehicles into processed recycled metals that can be used by steel mills and copper and aluminum smelters around the world to produce new products. At our Cascade steel mill, we produce some of the lowest carbon emission rebar and wire rod in the world through our GRN Steel™ product line. Our 3PR™ services deliver environmental solutions to businesses of all sizes, helping our customers improve recycling rates and material recovery across a growing array of commodities.

Recycling Metals for a Sustainable Tomorrow

What we do and why it matters are defined by our vision of a sustainable tomorrow. Nearly 10 years ago, we created a sustainability framework based on three pillars: People, Planet, and Profit. In 2019, we created multi-year goals aligned with these pillars and established metrics to track progress against these goals. Each year we review our progress, adjust our metrics as we achieve milestones, and adopt new programs and technologies that keep us moving forward. I take pride in highlighting our Company’s achievements and the steady progress we are making toward our goals.

In fiscal 2024, nearly 90% of our facilities remained free from lost-time injuries, and we achieved a 16% year-over year reduction in total case incident rates. We were honored for the 10th consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and achieved certification as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year. Our achievements reflect the agility of our workforce, the resilience of our culture, and the strength of our platform and would not be possible without our employees living our Core Values of Safety, Sustainability, and Integrity. Their nimbleness and collaborative spirit underpin our enduring success.

This year we also made meaningful progress on our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at our recycling operations. We reduced our emissions by 30% against our 2019 baseline, supported by the completion of a state-of-the-art air emissions control system at our metal shredding facility in Portland, Oregon. For the fourth consecutive year, we maintained 100% net carbon-free electricity use across our recycling operations, and we expanded our International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified Environmental Management System to encompass 50% of our facilities.

At the same time, we developed solutions for our customers and suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their operations, and we reinforced our role as a responsible neighbor and steward in the communities in which we operate. In Hawaii, our teams processed debris from the devastating Maui wildfires, aiding in the island’s recovery. In California, our Oakland metals facility supported state and regional agencies as they worked to retire end-of-life transit cars and advance air quality programs that remove older, more polluting vehicles from the road. Whether through formal partnerships with government agencies or by stepping up during crises, our teams consistently answer the call.

Where Change Begins

As we look to the future, we are poised for further growth and well-positioned to benefit from the global focus on decarbonization and the increased metal intensity of lowcarbon technologies.

In this year’s report, you’ll learn more about progress toward our sustainability goals and understand why Radius remains a leader in the recycling industry. On behalf of our Board of Directors, shareholders, and dedicated employees, I invite you to read our Fiscal 2024 Sustainability Report.

Tamara Lundgren / Chairman & CEO

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Originally published in Radius Recycling’s 2024 Sustainability Report

For more than a century, Radius has been developing robust networks to collect, process, and deliver recycled metals to customers in North America and around the world. Our work and our purpose have never been more relevant than they are today.

Whether for electric vehicle battery production or wind turbine manufacturing, the low-carbon technologies that are fueling the energy transition are more metal-intensive than the technologies they are replacing. Demand for recycled metals continues to rise due to structural shortages of nonferrous metals like copper, increased use of recycled materials by manufacturers, and the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking, which relies on recycled ferrous metals as its primary feedstock.

Through our metals recycling and Pick-N-Pull operations, we process and sort millions of tons of metals annually, transforming appliances, construction and manufacturing materials, and end-of-life vehicles into processed recycled metals that can be used by steel mills and copper and aluminum smelters around the world to produce new products. At our Cascade steel mill, we produce some of the lowest carbon emission rebar and wire rod in the world through our GRN Steel™ product line. Our 3PR™ services deliver environmental solutions to businesses of all sizes, helping our customers improve recycling rates and material recovery across a growing array of commodities.

Recycling Metals for a Sustainable Tomorrow

What we do and why it matters are defined by our vision of a sustainable tomorrow. Nearly 10 years ago, we created a sustainability framework based on three pillars: People, Planet, and Profit. In 2019, we created multi-year goals aligned with these pillars and established metrics to track progress against these goals. Each year we review our progress, adjust our metrics as we achieve milestones, and adopt new programs and technologies that keep us moving forward. I take pride in highlighting our Company’s achievements and the steady progress we are making toward our goals.

In fiscal 2024, nearly 90% of our facilities remained free from lost-time injuries, and we achieved a 16% year-over year reduction in total case incident rates. We were honored for the 10th consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and achieved certification as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year. Our achievements reflect the agility of our workforce, the resilience of our culture, and the strength of our platform and would not be possible without our employees living our Core Values of Safety, Sustainability, and Integrity. Their nimbleness and collaborative spirit underpin our enduring success.

This year we also made meaningful progress on our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at our recycling operations. We reduced our emissions by 30% against our 2019 baseline, supported by the completion of a state-of-the-art air emissions control system at our metal shredding facility in Portland, Oregon. For the fourth consecutive year, we maintained 100% net carbon-free electricity use across our recycling operations, and we expanded our International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified Environmental Management System to encompass 50% of our facilities.

At the same time, we developed solutions for our customers and suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their operations, and we reinforced our role as a responsible neighbor and steward in the communities in which we operate. In Hawaii, our teams processed debris from the devastating Maui wildfires, aiding in the island’s recovery. In California, our Oakland metals facility supported state and regional agencies as they worked to retire end-of-life transit cars and advance air quality programs that remove older, more polluting vehicles from the road. Whether through formal partnerships with government agencies or by stepping up during crises, our teams consistently answer the call.

Where Change Begins

As we look to the future, we are poised for further growth and well-positioned to benefit from the global focus on decarbonization and the increased metal intensity of lowcarbon technologies.

In this year’s report, you’ll learn more about progress toward our sustainability goals and understand why Radius remains a leader in the recycling industry. On behalf of our Board of Directors, shareholders, and dedicated employees, I invite you to read our Fiscal 2024 Sustainability Report.

Tamara Lundgren / Chairman & CEO

Read more

Global trends and expectations surrounding corporate responsibility and transparency are emphasizing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in Asia Pacific. Much like their counterparts worldwide, corporations across the region are realizing the need to align with international ESG standards to maintain competitiveness. At the same time, investors are increasingly focused on identifying companies with strong ESG practices, in recognition of the reality that addressing sustainability challenges is essential for long-term success.

These factors have made ESG reporting fundamental for companies to attract international investments and contribute to the stability of the economy overall. Corporates are working to identify opportunities and better align strategies with business outcomes through more effective risk management reporting and advancing more quickly toward value creation.

While major global regulatory frameworks lead the way, the Asia Pacific region presents a more fragmented and challenging landscape. Nevertheless, change is occurring. Many countries are introducing ISSB standards and there are encouraging developments in the form of policies that directly impact corporate financial performance, such as carbon pricing.

This report aims to help ESG practitioners and professionals understand the evolution of sustainability reporting regulations and guidelines in Asia Pacific. As our research illustrates, the ongoing evolution of sustainability-related reporting systems in the region reflects the unique economic and social conditions of each market, leading to a diverse landscape.

We highly recommend that companies which are obliged to report in 2026 for the financial year 2025 start looking at the regulatory requirements now. The pure assessment of readiness and requirements to fulfill is an exercise that in our view requires a lot of time and resources.

Jan-Hendrik Gnandiger,

Global lead for ESG Reporting,

KPMG International

Evolution of sustainability reporting in Asia Pacific -Beyond the Horizon

A detailed view of sustainability reporting and assurance systems and trends across the Asia Pacific region.

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Click here to view this article on kpmg.com.

Network Status

T-Mobile’s network has held strong. We have restored roughly half of the sites that were impacted by commercial power loss. As conditions safely allow, our teams are evaluating impacted sites in Altadena, Duarte, Calabasas, Malibu, Fillmore and Agoura Hills, and continuing to deploy and refuel portable generators to sites until commercial power is restored.

Today T-Mobile and Starlink opened up T-Mobile Starlink Direct-to-Cellular service over impacted areas of Southern California to deliver wireless emergency alerts and SMS and enable 911 texting. While SpaceX’s direct-to-cell constellation has not been fully deployed, we are once again temporarily making this early test version available for those who need it most. 

First Responder and Community Support

T-Mobile continues to engage with federal, state and local officials and emergency management agencies across California to help ensure critical connectivity, including deploying connectivity solutions like Wi-Fi routers at incident command posts at Zuma Beach in Malibu and Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.

 T-Mobile teams are on the ground in local communities offering free Wi-Fi connectivity and device charging 24/7 at the following locations. Please check back for updates as locations may change.

T-Mobile Freemont & Huntington retail store: 1318 Huntington Dr., South Pasadena, CA 91030

 Customer Relief and Store Locations

As previously shared, we are offering unlimited talk, text and data for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers in Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena and Sierra Madre who do not currently have this as part of their service plan through Wednesday January 15.

 Mint and Ultra Mobile are supporting impacted customers in Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena and Sierra Madre.

Mint Mobile: Customers on 5GB, 15GB and 20GB plans will have their high-speed data allotment increased to 50GB through their current billing cycle, all of which can be used as hotspot. Customers on Mint’s Unlimited plan will have their high-speed allotment increased to 2TB with no restrictions on hotspot. Ultra Mobile: Customers on plans with a data allotment will have their high-speed data allotment increased to 50GB through their current billing cycle, all of which can be used as hotspot. Customers on Ultra’s Unlimited or Unlimited+ plans will have their hotspot allotment increased to 2TB through their current billing cycle. 

 Some stores are temporarily closed or operating on reduced hours. Please use our store locator for updates.

How to Help

We encourage everyone to donate to our partner, the American Red Cross, which is providing comfort, support and relief. We are also matching our employee donations 2:1 through Benevity from now through January 23.

Update: January 8, 2025 

Concessions 

We are offering unlimited talk, text and data for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers in the cities of Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena and Sierra Madre who do not currently have this as part of their service plan, effective Wednesday January 8 through Wednesday January 15.  

Community Support 

Our teams are on standby to deploy relief supplies, including Wi-Fi, device charging and “power packs” for charging, as conditions safely allow.   

First Responder Support 

T-Mobile for Government is actively engaged with numerous federal, state and local officials and emergency management agencies across the region including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and numerous city emergency operation centers. They are coordinating with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department to support first responder command posts and staging sites ensuring critical connectivity. 

Employee  

We are reaching out to our employees in affected areas to ensure their safety and understand any impacts to them and their families. Our focus is to provide support, particularly to those who may have evacuated or have damage to their homes. 

Some locations may be operating under reduced hours or closed.  For updates on local store operations, including temporary closures or modified hours, please use our store locator.  

For more on our emergency response efforts, visit T-Mobile Emergency Response. Follow @TMobileNews on X for the latest updates. 

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January 7, 2025  

Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions sparked a rapidly growing fire in Pacific Palisades, California forcing mandatory evacuations in some areas and power shutoffs by local utility companies to reduce additional fire risk. With the Eaton Canyon fire above Altadena and other Southern California areas at risk, T-Mobile is actively monitoring weather conditions and taking steps to ensure our customers, communities and first responders stay connected.  

Network 

Our teams are actively supporting impacted areas in the following ways: 

Network Resilience: Across California, we have hardened and reinforced our network with generators should commercial power loss occur. Overlapping coverage in some areas may help reduce service interruptions.  Our emergency teams have 600 permanent and portable generators in the impacted Southern California areas, with almost 200 portable generators already deployed to maintain service during commercial power outages. AI in T-Mobile’s Network: Our Cognitive Self-Organizing Network (SON) and automatic antenna tilting technologies enhance signal strength, expand coverage, and prevent congestion, helping to ensure reliable service as wildfires evolve. 

First Responders 

We are coordinating with federal, state and local public safety agencies, including California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)’s State Operations Center (SOC) in Sacramento and local officials in the impacted areas, to identify command posts and communication needs for public safety and to meet the needs of first responders and other agencies.    

Eligible first responders and critical infrastructure customers can register for Wireless Priority Service (WPS) to access priority coverage at no cost. For communication assistance, agencies can contact our 24-hour emergency hotline at 888-639-0020 or email ERTRequests@T-Mobile.com.  

For more on our emergency response efforts, visit T-Mobile Emergency Response. Follow @TMobileNews on X for the latest updates. 

As the New Year begins, it is the perfect time for businesses to reflect on their environmental impact and establish meaningful goals for the year ahead. Climate change continues to challenge industries and communities worldwide, but businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the way in creating a sustainable future. More than ever, organizational responsibility matters. Increasingly your customers, employees, and key stakeholders want to see what you’re doing to better the world. Here are 12 impactful resolutions your business can adopt in 2025— with each one tailored to a specific month for maximum climate impact—so that you can help keep the planet healthy this year.

1 – January: Establish a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Kick off the year by measuring your carbon footprint. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to identify where your business has the most significant impact. Use this data to inform your sustainability strategy for the year. If you’re newer to this process, read our guide here to learn the three key steps of creating a GHG inventory. It also contains tips on how to navigate tools that will help your team collect accurate, actionable data, like the Climate Solutions Platform.

2- February: Set Reduction Targets for Your Carbon Emissions

With your GHG inventory in hand, establish reduction targets aligned with global climate goals like the Paris Agreement or the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Break down these targets into actionable steps, such as reducing energy use, transitioning your vehicle fleet, or leveraging verifiable carbon reductions to offset your emissions.

3 – March: Optimize Operational Efficiency

As you wrap up the first quarter of the year, now is a great time to evaluate your operational practices. Identify areas where efficiency improvements can reduce your scope-1 emissions and costs for the rest of the year. This might include streamlining production processes, optimizing logistics, or implementing energy-saving measures across your facilities.

4 – April: Conduct Energy Audits

Spring cleaning isn’t just for homes. Partner with energy efficiency experts to audit your facilities. Identify outdated lighting, HVAC systems, or manufacturing processes, and prioritize upgrades that deliver cost savings and environmental benefits. Consider upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, installing smart thermostats, or switching to LED lighting or motion-sensing lights throughout the office. These small investments can lead to significant reductions in your scope-2 emissions over time.

5 – May: Minimize Office Waste

Ahead of summer events and projects, tackle waste reduction by conducting a waste audit. Introduce policies like mandatory recycling, eliminating single-use plastics, and encouraging digital workflows to minimize paper use. Set up clearly labeled recycling stations throughout your office, and even consider offering incentives for employees who consistently engage in waste-reduction practices.

6 – June: Implement a Carbon Neutral Event Policy

Events can have a significant carbon footprint if not managed with sustainability in mind. With summer conferences and events and holiday party season on the horizon, use tools like the Event Emissions Calculator to measure and offset event-related emissions. Make it a standard practice for all company-hosted or sponsored events.

7 – July: Empower Employees with Green Choices

Encourage sustainable behaviors like carpooling, public transit, and remote or hybrid work schedules during the busy summer travel season. Provide incentives such as transit subsidies or recognition programs for employees who adopt green habits.

8 – August: Audit Your Supply Chain Emissions

Take advantage of the slower summer months to evaluate your—scope-3 emissions which are usually the most difficult area for organizations to fully capture. Collaborate with suppliers to identify areas for improvement, such as transitioning to low-emission transportation or sourcing from sustainable vendors.

9 – September: Support Community Climate Initiatives

As fall brings a focus on community and giving back, start looking for ways to engage with local projects like urban greening or renewable energy programs. Host volunteer days for employees and partner with nonprofits to make a tangible impact in your community. 

10 – October: Offset Hard-to-Avoid Emissions

Prepare for year-end reporting by offsetting emissions that can’t be avoided through credible sources like Climate Vault’s compliance-based solutions. Ensure the offsets are transparent and verifiable.

11 – November: Report Your Progress Transparently

As stakeholders review annual performance, share your climate actions and results in a transparent and impactful way. Use tools like sustainability dashboards or detailed reports to highlight measurable progress and areas for future growth.

12 – December: Plan for Innovative Climate Solutions in 2026

End the year by looking ahead. Explore investments in carbon capture technologies, carbon accounting software, or circular economy initiatives. Use your insights from this past year to set ambitious and achievable goals for the next year and the solutions you will need to accomplish them.

Start the New Year Right

By adopting these resolutions, your business can be a champion for creating a healthier, more sustainable planet all year long. Research shows that doing good for the planet is also good for business and more consumers take into consideration the climate action of the businesses they support. Whether you are just starting your climate action journey or building on existing efforts, every action matters. Cheers to a year of meaningful impact and measurable results for a greener planet.

The carbon landscape is complicated. Climate Vault’s team of experts have compiled your comprehensive guide to carbon credits, offsets, and more in the new Carbon Landscape eBook. Download your copy today and achieve your 2025 climate goals with detailed insight into carbon markets, emission allowances, carbon offsets, RECs, and CDR, as well as reporting frameworks and standards.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

By Sophie Harris, Senior Video Producer and Director of GoDaddy’s “Big Water Summer: A Creation Story”

We are thrilled to announce the release of Big Water Summer: A Creation Story, a captivating short film directed and produced by GoDaddy, now available for streaming on the Documentary Channel.

This deeply intimate film delves into the power of entrepreneurship to uplift a community, showcasing the journey of Cherilyn Yazzie, a determined farmer on the Navajo Nation. Overcoming unexpected challenges, Cherilyn and her husband embark on a tumultuous business venture to grow food for their community through Coffee Pot Farms.

As a former social worker, Cherilyn grew tired of telling children to eat healthier when that is often impossible. There are only 14 grocery stores on the Navajo Nation, a reservation over 27,000 square miles. Seeking change, Cherilyn returns to her family’s ancestral land and starts a business growing local produce. Despite facing the complexities of a changing climate and personal loss, Cherilyn’s resilience shines through as she navigates the hurdles of her entrepreneurial endeavor.

Inspired by Cherilyn’s story, our team connected with her through the Empower by GoDaddy program, a social impact initiative supporting small business owners in underserved communities. We were drawn in by her laughter, her courage in the face of vast odds and her unfaltering honesty.

Coffee Pot Farms, like 30% of homes on the Navajo Nation, has no running water or electricity. While for many farmers that would be the end to their story, Cherilyn is unphased by that challenge. Instead, the film captures Cherilyn’s consistent kindness and warmth when approaching, for example, her neighbors about a subscription to her produce delivery service. Or when crying openly about the effect of the pandemic on her community and family.

As a testament to her civic engagement and her magnetism, since filming, Cherilyn ran and was elected to the Navajo Nation Council, the 24-seated legislative arm of the tribal government.

We are privileged to capture Cherilyn’s remarkable story, her bravery in times of uncertainty, and the growth of her business in this documentary. I believe her journey will resonate with anyone who has taken on an unknown challenge, advocated for improvements in their community, or navigated the weight and strength of their heritage.

As Cherilyn’s father would say, “With creation stories, none of the things that happened were easy… you’ve just got to keep going.”

Witness Cherilyn’s journey in Big Water Summer: A Creation Story, now streaming on the Documentary Channel.

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom

CES 2025, LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2025 /3BL/ – HARMAN, an automotive technology leader and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced a roster of new collaborations with leading companies across the tech and automotive sectors. Together, they are accelerating the consumer technology-driven transformation of the automotive industry by adding empathy and contextual awareness to the car.

HARMAN’s latest collaborations are driving the creation of intelligent and intuitive user experiences in the car. From bringing brilliant, life-like visuals to in-vehicle displays or an AI system that fosters a natural bond between occupants and technology, HARMAN’s collaborations push the boundaries of automotive excellence.

“At HARMAN we believe that when it comes to transforming the industry we are better together, and collaboration is the key to unlocking everyone’s full potential,” said Christian Sobottka, President of HARMAN Automotive. “By working with industry leaders across the automotive and technology sectors, we are embracing collective intelligence to create a new level of in-cabin experiences that adapt to what consumers want and automakers need.”

At CES 2025, HARMAN will showcase how its latest collaborations are propelling the automotive industry forward and transforming the ways that we interact with our vehicles.

Ushering in A New Era of Intelligent, Empathetic Journeys

HARMAN, in collaboration with Cerence AI, is leading the way in integrating generative AI into vehicles. CES 2025 marks the launch of the “Luna” avatar powered by Ready Engage, HARMAN’s new emotionally intelligent AI system, completely transforming how people engage with their car. Designed with flexibility in mind, it features pre-integration with Cerence AI’s voice assistant platform while remaining adaptable to the rapidly evolving advancements and continuous step changes in AI technology. Offering personalized AI-powered interactions that anticipate needs and respond naturally through voice and visuals, Ready Engage creates a connection that feels friendly, easy, and approachable.

This alliance also enhances HARMAN’s Ready Link Marketplace developer ecosystem.    Cerence AI’s CaLLM™ Edge automotive-grade, on-device small language model (SLM) is now integrated into Ready Upgrade. This makes it easier for third-party app developers to create in-car applications that bring consumers’ preferred, personalized content into the vehicle while ensuring that personal data remains secure. The integration offers advanced and cost-effective SLMs embedded into Ready Upgrade software for in-vehicle use which developers can access through a standardized interface provided by HARMAN.

Uniting Advanced Driver Assistance and In-Cabin Experiences

In response to growing expectations for fresh and up to date in-cabin and driving experiences, HARMAN and HL Klemove are working together to deliver the best of cockpit and ADAS domains in one integrated solution. Together, the two companies have built a light central compute unit (CCU) based on HARMAN’s Ready Upgrade cockpit domain controller and HL Klemove’s Level 2 software stack and ADAS sensor set. This collaboration unites HARMAN’s deep in-cabin expertise and HL Klemove’s market-proven ADAS solutions. In the next level of their collaboration, HARMAN and HL Klemove are now developing a product-grade CCU platform that will integrate their latest cockpit and ADAS feature sets and offer automakers shorter time to market and full flexibility to customize.

Delivering Exceptional Consumer Experiences In-Cabin

Leveraging Samsung’s consumer electronics expertise, HARMAN’s in-cabin experiences meet the performance and design standards of today’s personal devices. A key example: HARMAN Ready Display products are powered by Samsung Neo QLED and offer industry-first automotive-qualified cadmium-free Quantum Dot technology and Blue Mini LED-based local dimming displays. These innovations bring home-theater quality into the vehicle with enhanced brightness, intelligent algorithms, and sleek design. Together, HARMAN and Samsung are pushing the boundaries of in-vehicle display performance, co-developing the HDR10+ automotive standard with Ready Display as the industry’s first HDR10+-compliant product in early 2025.

Harnessing Near Real-Time Technology to Support Safety and Wellness

HARMAN is working closely with industry leaders, including Miovision and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to ensure its award-winning Ready products deliver the right information at the right time, supporting safety.

HARMAN Ready Aware, a new vehicle-to-network (V2N)-based SaaS solution, enhances driver’s situational awareness with a focus on traffic lights and road hazards. In collaboration with Miovision, a global leader in intelligent traffic solutions, Ready Aware offers contextual and intelligent alerts, including time to green and red-light assist, to help navigate intersections and support safe driving experiences.

HARMAN and Qualcomm Technologies are redefining automotive connectivity with the HARMAN Ready Connect 5G telematics control unit (TCU), which achieves an industry-first milestone by bringing satellite communication to a TCU. Based on the Snapdragon® Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, this technology collaboration enables mobility services such as emergency messaging based on satellite network operator (SNO) coverage. Together, the two companies are delivering ubiquitous connectivity while maximizing upgradability, scalability, and usability to meet the evolving needs of the automotive market.

Enhancing Driver Safety and Comfort with Personalized In-Cabin Interventions

Furthering its multi-year collaboration with Gentherm, the global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, HARMAN and Gentherm continue to enhance the in-cabin experience by prioritizing safety and comfort. HARMAN Ready Care, an industry-first product that measures a driver’s visual and cognitive load as well as vital signals in real-time, now integrates with Gentherm’s new in-cabin comfort product WellSenseTM, delivering personalized in-cabin interventions, such as seat-based heating and cooling based on the driver’s level of stress, distraction, and drowsiness. 

Better Together: Leading the Way in Future-Ready In-Cabin Innovation, Today

By collaborating with leading innovators across industries, HARMAN continues to shape the future of the automotive industry. Through the power of collective intelligence, HARMAN is turning cars into intelligent and empathic companions. Discover how HARMAN is driving this transformation firsthand at CES 2025, where the company will unveil its latest collaborative breakthroughs that promise to inspire the next generation of in-cabin experiences. For more information on HARMAN’s latest news, visit the HARMAN CES 2025 media kit.

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ABOUT HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

For more information, contact:

Jessica Sader

Communications Manager, Automotive

jessica.sader@harman.com

Originally published on PSEG NewsRoom

NEWARK, N.J., January 10, 2025 /3BL/ – The PSEG Foundation celebrated a decade of community impact through its Neighborhood Partners Program (NPP), hosting a special event to honor more than 400 nonprofit organizations that have received nearly $8 million in grants since the program’s inception. This year, the program set new records, with an 11% increase in applications and $1.2 million in total giving—a 20% rise from last year’s $1 million. 

Representatives from over 100 nonprofits that have benefited from the program attended the event, sharing testimonials about its impact on their communities. The NPP provides grant funding to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate effective programming aligned with the PSEG Foundation’s three strategic pillars: environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment.

“In ten years, the Neighborhood Partners Program has not only awarded millions in grants but has stood alongside hundreds of community-led organizations to create lasting change throughout New Jersey. NPP now serves as a role model for other funders who also seek to be catalysts for progress at the neighborhood level,” said Calvin Ledford Jr., President of the PSEG Foundation. “We are proud to support these transformative partnerships, which embody our unwavering commitment to empowering communities, tackling critical environmental and socio-economic challenges, and advancing equity—especially for those with the greatest need—so that all communities can thrive in a more sustainable and just New Jersey.”

The NPP celebration, held at PSEG’s General Office in Newark, welcomed nonprofit leaders and community members who shared stories of the program’s transformative impact. Among them were grantees from this year including HomeFront, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, and the Northern NJ Community Foundation, whose work has touched thousands of lives across the state.

HomeFront Elevates Families in Need
HomeFront, a long-time NPP partner, has provided shelter, food, and housing support to over 25,500 New Jersey residents, including more than 700 individuals in permanent housing. This year’s NPP grant helped sustain their Food Pantry Program, which delivered over 1 million free meals and groceries to families in need.

“HomeFront is deeply grateful to the PSEG Foundation for helping us transform lives and pave the way for brighter futures,” said Meghan Cubano, Director of Development for HomeFront. “Together, we’re creating lasting change for families across Central New Jersey.”

Boys & Girls Club of Newark Enriches Lives Through STEM and Family Support
For more than 20 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark has received over $600,000 in PSEG support, enabling critical services such as STEM education, food assistance, and family resource programs.

“PSEG’s partnership has helped us serve thousands of youths and their families,” said Ameer Washington, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Newark. “Their support during the COVID-19 pandemic was vital, and the ongoing commitment from leaders like Calvin Ledford Jr. and Maria Spina makes them part of our family in serving Newark.”

Northern NJ Community Foundation Advances Environmental Justice
The Northern NJ Community Foundation (NNJCF) utilized NPP funding to develop the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Program, addressing flooding and environmental concerns.

“With the PSEG Foundation’s support, we’ve created a model rain garden, environmentally-focused public art, and a resident-led group advancing environmental justice,” said Leo Vasquez, Executive Director of NNJCF.

As the PSEG Foundation looks ahead to the next decade, it remains committed to adapting the Neighborhood Partners Program to meet evolving community needs while deepening its impact.

To view the full list of 2024 grant recipients and learn more about the PSEG Foundation’s programs, visit PSEG.com/Foundation.

About PSEG Foundation
The PSEG Foundation (501(c)(3), the philanthropic arm of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), prioritizes investments in promoting environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment. 

Contacts:
PSEG Foundation
CorporateCitizenship@pseg.com

Media Relations
Lauren Ugorji
908-952-4381

Las Vegas Sands

The 2024 Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build achieved a major milestone in Sands’ decade-long partnership with Clean the World and its affiliated nonprofit organization, The WASH Foundation. In assembling 70,000 kits for people facing hardships in Sands’ regions, Team Members surpassed the 1 million mark for Clean the World hygiene kits built since 2014.

Marina Bay Sands Team Members put Sands over the milestone during its kit build on October 2 when more than 600 Team Members assembled 30,000 hygiene kits including shower amenities, dental care items and special messages of encouragement. Clean the World and The WASH Foundation distributed kits to people in need through Children International in the Philippines and locally by Singapore Red Cross.

“We had a lot to celebrate this year – our 10th anniversary of the annual kit build with Clean the World and our one millionth hygiene kit assembled,” Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, who spearheads corporate responsibility initiatives, said. “But what is most important to celebrate is the way our Team Members have made helping people facing hardships a beloved annual volunteer event with their enthusiastic and giving spirit. These milestones have happened because they’ve embraced the program so fully.”

Sands China held its build at the end of October, when 350 Team Members and community volunteers assembled 30,000 hygiene kits in just three hours. The kits were distributed to 15 community groups in Macao, Hong Kong and the Philippines for people facing hardships, natural disasters and other crises.

The 2024 Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build series concluded at corporate headquarters in early November, when Team Members worked over three days to assemble 10,000 hygiene kits that are being distributed through Clean the World’s Fresh Start Mobile Hygiene Unit, which offers free showers to homeless individuals; Project 150, which helps homeless and disadvantaged teens stay in school; The Shade Tree, Nevada’s leading domestic violence shelter and resource center; U.S. Vets; and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.

“It is amazing to consider the cumulative results of the Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build over the past 10 years,” Shawn Seipler founder and CEO of Clean the World Global and chairman of the board of Clean the World Foundation, said. “Thanks to the enduring commitment and passion of Sands and its Team Members around the world for this annual event and our mission, we have created and distributed through our partners more than one million hygiene kits to individuals and families facing hardship and crisis. They have made a difference in thousands and thousands of lives, and we thank all of the Sands Team Members who have participated for their continued contributions.”

The annual Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World supports Sands’ global priority on addressing hardship relief for people in need by delivering critical hygiene supplies to disadvantaged populations and aiding people in recovering from disasters and other crisis situations. The annual kit build is a major component of Sands’ partnership with Clean the World and The WASH Foundation. The company has provided more than $5.6 million in Sands Cares funding since 2014 to support the nonprofit organization’s water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives.

The hygiene kit build is one of three global Sands Cares programs along with the Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build and the Sands Cares Accelerator, which helps advance nonprofit organizations to achieve greater community impact. Together, these programs unify Sands’ regions around the world in helping to ensure their local communities remain great places to live, work and visit.

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