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Keysight Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

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SANTA ROSA, Calif., December 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the company has received multiple awards and recognitions for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts throughout 2025.

Keysight’s inclusion in the JUST 100 Ranking of America’s Most Just Companies in 2025 marks the company’s eighth consecutive annual inclusion since the inaugural publication of this ranking. It also marks the sixth time Keysight has held the best in industry ranking.

The company also maintained its inclusion in the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Time.

In addition to these honors, Keysight also received the following recognitions and awards in 2025:

Michele Robinson-Pontbriand, Keysight’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, said: “We continue to be honored by the leadership recognition of our CSR efforts. Our enduring commitment to contributing to societal prosperity remains a key company value that is operationalized through our ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible operations.”

Resources

1 FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Keysight Technologies has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

2 The inclusion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. in any MSCI Index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI Indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI Index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

About Keysight Technologies 

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Contacts

Andrea Mueller
Americas/Europe
andrea.mueller@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia
+81 42 660–2162
fusako_dohi@keysight.com

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Keysight Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

SANTA ROSA, Calif., December 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the company has received multiple awards and recognitions for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts throughout 2025.

Keysight’s inclusion in the JUST 100 Ranking of America’s Most Just Companies in 2025 marks the company’s eighth consecutive annual inclusion since the inaugural publication of this ranking. It also marks the sixth time Keysight has held the best in industry ranking.

The company also maintained its inclusion in the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Time.

In addition to these honors, Keysight also received the following recognitions and awards in 2025:

Michele Robinson-Pontbriand, Keysight’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, said: “We continue to be honored by the leadership recognition of our CSR efforts. Our enduring commitment to contributing to societal prosperity remains a key company value that is operationalized through our ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible operations.”

Resources

1 FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Keysight Technologies has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

2 The inclusion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. in any MSCI Index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI Indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI Index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

About Keysight Technologies 

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Contacts

Andrea Mueller
Americas/Europe
andrea.mueller@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia
+81 42 660–2162
fusako_dohi@keysight.com

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Keysight Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

SANTA ROSA, Calif., December 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the company has received multiple awards and recognitions for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts throughout 2025.

Keysight’s inclusion in the JUST 100 Ranking of America’s Most Just Companies in 2025 marks the company’s eighth consecutive annual inclusion since the inaugural publication of this ranking. It also marks the sixth time Keysight has held the best in industry ranking.

The company also maintained its inclusion in the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Time.

In addition to these honors, Keysight also received the following recognitions and awards in 2025:

Michele Robinson-Pontbriand, Keysight’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, said: “We continue to be honored by the leadership recognition of our CSR efforts. Our enduring commitment to contributing to societal prosperity remains a key company value that is operationalized through our ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible operations.”

Resources

1 FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Keysight Technologies has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

2 The inclusion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. in any MSCI Index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI Indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI Index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

About Keysight Technologies 

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Contacts

Andrea Mueller
Americas/Europe
andrea.mueller@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia
+81 42 660–2162
fusako_dohi@keysight.com

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Keysight Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts

Posted on by sHq_LoGiNz

SANTA ROSA, Calif., December 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the company has received multiple awards and recognitions for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts throughout 2025.

Keysight’s inclusion in the JUST 100 Ranking of America’s Most Just Companies in 2025 marks the company’s eighth consecutive annual inclusion since the inaugural publication of this ranking. It also marks the sixth time Keysight has held the best in industry ranking.

The company also maintained its inclusion in the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by Time.

In addition to these honors, Keysight also received the following recognitions and awards in 2025:

Michele Robinson-Pontbriand, Keysight’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, said: “We continue to be honored by the leadership recognition of our CSR efforts. Our enduring commitment to contributing to societal prosperity remains a key company value that is operationalized through our ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible operations.”

Resources

1 FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Keysight Technologies has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

2 The inclusion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. in any MSCI Index, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement or promotion of Keysight Technologies, Inc. by MSCI or any of its affiliates. The MSCI Indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI. MSCI and the MSCI Index names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI or its affiliates.

About Keysight Technologies 

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Contacts

Andrea Mueller
Americas/Europe
andrea.mueller@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia
+81 42 660–2162
fusako_dohi@keysight.com

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Ray of Hope Gallery 2025: Ten Nature-Inspired Innovations Now Live on AskNature

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The Biomimicry Institute has just added 20 new pages to AskNature as part of the 2025 Ray of Hope Gallery, their most visited collection.

The addition includes an Innovation page and a Biological Strategy page for each of the ten startups in the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator cohort. Each startup is rooted in biological intelligence and led by founders who are not simply developing products, they are shaping a paradigm shift.

Explore the full collection on AskNature: Ray of Hope 2025 Gallery or learn more below.

Parsons Kinetics | Low-Wind Turbines Inspired by Winged Seeds

In the canopy of the Amazon, the winged seed of Triplaris americana spins into the air, its curved leaf-blade transforming gravity into rotation. Parsons Kinetics brings this phenomenon into the design of their Bioseed turbine blades making clean energy accessible to low-wind regions and rural communities alike.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

PolyGone Systems | Microplastic Filter Inspired by Aquatic Plant Roots

Beneath still surfaces, the roots of aquatic plants collect microplastics simply by being present: hydrophobic strands, branching fibers, quiet entanglement. PolyGone Systems scales this process into industrial “artificial roots” that remove up to 98% of microplastics from waterways, passively, affordably, and without chemicals.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

Ecotune | Bio-Based Materials Inspired by Skin’s Microstructure

Skin is a marvel: collagen for strength, elastin for movement, molecular architecture that adapts to pressure and time. Ecotune brings this biological blueprint into materials science, creating fully bio-based, plastic-free alternatives to leather and synthetic materials that are strong, flexible, beautiful, and biodegradable.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

Anew Material | Nontoxic Coatings Inspired by Keratin

Feathers, hair, horns: keratin is one of the most elegant protective materials in the living world. Anew Material mimics keratin’s structures using plant-derived polymers to build high-performance coatings without petrochemicals, VOCs, or microplastics. A modular, green-chemistry platform that challenges an entire industry by using bio-polymers.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

Emboa Medical | Blood Clot Remover Inspired by Snake Teeth

A boa constrictor’s backward-curving teeth hold prey with directional precision. Emboa Medical applies this principle to stroke care, embedding microscale “teeth” that act gently within a catheter to remove clots more effectively, firmly, and safely, improving outcomes in communities disproportionately impacted by stroke inequities.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

Limax Biosciences | Advanced Surgical Gels Inspired by Slugs

The Dusky Arion slug secretes a mucus that clings even to wet, moving surfaces, a balance of toughness, elasticity, and charge. Limax Biosciences mimics this slug mucus to create a hydrogel adhesive that seals bleeding tissue in seconds, without toxic solvents or cold-chain constraints, reshaping surgical care.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

New Dawn Bio | Harnessing Nature’s Signals for Custom-Grown Wood

A tree does not manufacture wood, it grows it, guided by internal signals and external forces. New Dawn Bio mimics this process to grow premium wood from plant stem cells in days, not decades, creating grown-to-shape materials that eliminate deforestation and waste.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

OptionV Energy | Critical Mineral Sourcing Inspired by Mushroom Chemistry

In the forest floor, Amanita mushrooms craft complex molecules like amavadin that bind metals with high selectivity. OptionV Energy translates this chemistry into a low-temperature extraction process for vanadium, a critical mineral for long-duration energy storage, unlocking circular, domestic supply chains from metal waste.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

Praio | Mini Enzyme Factories Inspired by Protocells

Before cellular life existed, coacervates (microscopic liquid-like droplets formed by phase separation) may have acted as primitive compartments where enzymes concentrated and reactions accelerated. Inspired by these early structures, Praio builds artificial protocells that replicate this compartmentalization, enabling low-energy, high-efficiency enzyme-driven manufacturing for chemicals, fragrances, and beyond.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

Pyri | Wildfire Detection Device Inspired by Pine Cones

Serotinous pine cones wait patiently for the heat of wildfire to open, releasing seeds into newly fertile soil when the fire clears. Pyri brings that strategy into climate adaptation: a decentralized, heat-activated wildfire detection system made from organic materials, designed to be scattered by air and activated when fire approaches.

Innovation & Biological Strategy

A new era guided by nature

This is what the future of tech looks like: low-energy, high-performance, circular by design, and built to create the very conditions conducive to life that Janine Benyus wrote about.

As investors, builders, policymakers, and curious innovators look for scalable, resilient solutions, these companies offer a glimpse of a rapidly emerging paradigm: one where biology is the blueprint, sustainability is a growth engine, and regeneration becomes a business strategy.

Attend Demo Day online.

You are invited to explore the full gallery, follow these teams as they grow, meet them at Demo Day in February 2026 (register here), and allow their work to spark your own curiosity and imagination.

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S… for Secondary Raw Materials, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

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With nearly 40% of carbon emissions coming from the built environment, the construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably. With innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher for you!

The construction industry consumes an enormous amount of raw materials. Resources that are running out, and whose extraction and use weigh heavily in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. How could the development of secondary raw materials help us reduce this consumption?

Listen here, S for Secondary Materials, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

About Saint-Gobain

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

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

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DP World’s Canada Team Volunteers More Than 750 Hours in 2025, Advancing Community Resilience and Our World, Our Future

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A Year of Hands-On Impact Across Canada’s Coasts and Communities

In 2025, employees across DP World in Canada dedicated more than 750 volunteer hours to environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, and community well-being. These efforts reflect the company’s global sustainability strategy, “Our World, Our Future,” which prioritizes protecting ecosystems, strengthening community resilience, and advancing shared prosperity.

From restoring marine habitats to supporting women and families in vulnerable circumstances, the team’s efforts demonstrate how local action can drive measurable impact.

Protecting Marine Life Through Ocean Wise Partnerships

Last year, DP World in Canada signed a five-year agreement with Ocean Wise to expand the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS), a real-time detection tool that alerts mariners to the presence of whales. Thanks to expanded detection capabilities in 2025, WRAS sent more than 39,424 alerts, helping reduce the risk of vessel strikes and supporting healthier marine ecosystems.

Teams across Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Fraser Surrey, and Saint John also championed Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanups, hosting five community events that removed 1,065 kg (2,350 lbs) of litter and cleaned 7.5 km (4.7 mi) of shoreline. These efforts do more than beautify local waterways — they generate data critical to shaping litter-related policies and innovations targeting pollution at its source.

This work directly supports DP World’s broader water protection commitments under Our World, Our Future, echoing global ecosystem restoration efforts underway across the Americas.

Growing Food Security and Community Wellness with the YWCA Rooftop Garden

The YWCA Rooftop Garden in Vancouver is a powerful example of how urban green spaces can advance sustainability, food security, and community connection. In 2025, DP World volunteers devoted three dedicated days to tending the garden — helping maintain the space that supplies hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to YWCA Crabtree Corner, a center supporting women and families in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

DP World also contributed a $7,500 donation to strengthen the garden’s operations, aligning with Our World, Our Future’s community pillar, which focuses on supporting vulnerable populations and improving access to essential services.

Supporting Critical Sturgeon Research and Conservation

As part of DP World’s commitment to protecting Canada’s natural ecosystems, employees partnered with the Fraser River Sturgeon Society — a leading research organization dedicated to the protection of the ancient and endangered white sturgeon.

In July, volunteers spent two days as citizen scientists, participating in juvenile assessment activities including scanning, tagging, and blood sampling. This hands-on work advances essential research that identifies habitat attributes critical for the species’ long-term survival.

These efforts complement major DP World biodiversity initiatives across the Americas, including mangrove restoration, aquatic fauna monitoring, and marine habitat engineering.

Caring for Marine Mammals Through a Three-Year Partnership with MMR

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (MMR) operates Canada’s only dedicated marine mammal hospital and is often the only hope for sick, injured, or orphaned animals. As part of DP World’s three-year partnership supporting disentanglements, research, and rehabilitation, employees rolled up their sleeves this summer to help feed and care for rescued seal pups.

Their efforts culminated in the release of one aptly named pup — DeePee — a symbol of the impact that community involvement can have on marine conservation.

Lifting Up Women Through the Shoebox Project in Nanaimo

In June, the DP World Duke Point team supported The Shoebox Project, assembling 20 shoeboxes filled with essential items such as gloves, socks, shampoo, and hygiene products for women experiencing homelessness.

These boxes, distributed during the holiday season, are designed to uplift women facing housing insecurity by providing practical support and reinforcing a sense of dignity and connection — placing community inclusion at the core of DP World’s local impact.

A Canadian Commitment That Strengthens a Global Mission

The collective efforts of DP World’s Canadian volunteers echo the company’s global sustainability momentum — ranging from decarbonizing port operations to expanding water stewardship initiatives across the Americas. Through Our World, Our Future, DP World is advancing a model of trade that delivers shared prosperity while protecting the planet’s most critical ecosystems.

In Canada — and around the world — volunteering is more than a community gesture. It is a strategic extension of how DP World operationalizes its purpose: to make trade flow while creating a positive and lasting impact for people and nature.

Learn more about DP World’s sustainability commitments here.

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Trane Technologies Provides $1.5 Million Grant to Science Museum of Minnesota to Empower Youth Through STEM Programs

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SWORDS, Ireland, December 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, proudly announces the renewal of its grant to the Science Museum of Minnesota, supporting the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC). This commitment of $1.5 million over three years will enhance the KAYSC’s impactful programs, which cultivate leadership skills, career readiness, and a profound appreciation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) among young people.

The grant will bolster key initiatives, including the STEM Freedom School Program, which offers summer STEM activities for low-income youth, and the High School STEM Enrichment program, providing paid programming during the school year for career exploration and industry credentialing.

In addition to financial support, Trane Technologies employees will have the opportunity to volunteer within the KAYSC by serving as instructors in the STEM Skills Marketplace, providing content advice for STEM projects and engaging in community-based projects like Youth Science Day.

The grant is part of Trane Technologies’ corporate citizenship strategy, Sustainable Futures, which focuses on broadening access to STEM education and career pathways. This includes a commitment to donating 500,000 global employee volunteer hours and investing $100 million to programs that support Sustainable Futures by 2030.

“We are delighted to continue our support of the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center,” said Amy Volz, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Impact, Trane Technologies. “Our shared commitment to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators aligns with Trane Technologies’ vision of challenging what’s possible for a sustainable future. By investing in these programs, together we are helping foster interest and access to the skills needed to drive the innovation of tomorrow.”

“This generous renewal of support from Trane Technologies enables us to expand our reach and deepen our impact in the Twin Cities community,” said Alison Brown, President and CEO at the Science Museum of Minnesota. “The KAYSC has been transformative for hundreds of young people, providing not just STEM education but real pathways to careers in growing fields. Trane Technologies’ commitment goes beyond funding — their employees bring invaluable industry expertise and mentorship that helps our participants envision themselves as the problem-solvers of tomorrow.”

Since 2022, Trane Technologies has been a financial supporter of the KAYSC, collaborating with the Science Museum of Minnesota to drive significant community change through STEM education. This work was recently honored with the Community Impact Award for Outstanding Collaboration by Twin Cities Business. The award highlights the success of the company and museum’s joint efforts in engaging youth scholars and young adults in meaningful career pathways and workforce development, while also addressing community needs and combating systemic oppression through innovative STEM learning initiatives.

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About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. For more on Trane Technologies, visit tranetechnologies.com.

About the Science Museum of Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota is one of the state’s most beloved museums, with a reach that extends well beyond its riverfront location in downtown Saint Paul. Along with serving hundreds of thousands of people each year through its unique combination of cutting-edge technology, hands-on STEM exploration, and world-class collection of fossils and artifacts, the museum reaches schools in all 87 Minnesota counties; provides critical STEM workforce development and leadership training for youth; and conducts research on water quality, climate change, paleontology, and archaeology in locations around the world. Equity work is in the Science Museum’s DNA, demonstrated through its commitment to being a resource to the entire community – at a time when science and scientific learning and equitable access to STEM and STEM careers is more critical than ever. For more information, visit smm.org.

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Fifth Third Awards Nearly $145,000 in Grants and Tips in Annual 'Swap, Snap, Share' Small Business Appreciation Campaign

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CINCINNATI, December 17, 2025 /3BL/ – Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) celebrated small businesses across its 12-state footprint this holiday season through its third annual ‘Swap, Snap, Share’ campaign. Fifth Third employees surprised workers at their favorite small businesses with more than 1,600 tips (and counting) of $53 each, and 11 of the small businesses received $5,300 grants to help them grow. 

“As a small business owner, this means more than the world,” said grant recipient Sera Cil, owner of T&Q Nails in Cornelius, NC. “This will create new opportunities for me to finally do the things I’ve been holding off for two years. I can finally make a difference and some changes such as better products for nails and more supplies. I am so excited I was able to win.”

Throughout November, Fifth Third employees left $53 tips at their favorite small businesses, snapped photos of the companies, and entered them into the sweepstakes through social media posts using the hashtag #Love53. More than 2,500 small businesses were entered, and 11 winners were randomly selected to receive $5,300 grants to help them grow.

Since 2023, more than 4,000 Fifth Third employees have participated in ‘Swap, Snap, Share,’ highlighting more than 7,500 small businesses. Fifth Third has given more than $150,000 in tips and nearly $250,000 in grants to small businesses over the past three years.

“Small locally-owned businesses are the heart of our neighborhoods – and when they thrive, we all thrive,” said Melissa Stevens, chief marketing officer for Fifth Third. “Through our annual ‘Swap, Snap, Share’ campaign, we’re proud to celebrate and support these local business owners because their success strengthens our communities.” 

The winning businesses are:

The winning companies were recently surprised with the grants by the Fifth Third employees who nominated them. View videos of the surprises online at 53.com/smallbusiness.

The ‘Swap, Snap, Share’ campaign is one more way that Fifth Third proudly supports small businesses across its 12-state footprint. 

Fifth Third serves 505,000 small business customers in communities across the U.S. Supporting small businesses through lending, investments and technical assistance is a significant part of Fifth Third’s commitment to community and economic development.

Fifth Third is also committed to helping nurture, grow and strengthen small businesses through initiatives such as its Small Business Catalyst Fund and the Fifth Third Neighborhood Program, which creates and implements innovative place-based strategies to effect positive change – including small business growth – in historically disinvested neighborhoods across the Bank’s 12-state footprint.

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

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New Holland Auctions Commemorative Tractor and Raises Nearly BRL R$ 400,000 for Pequeno Príncipe Pediatric Hospital

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To celebrate 50 years of presence in Brazil, New Holland, a CNH brand, held an auction featuring a customized tractor. In total, nearly BRL R$ 400,000 was raised. The tractor, the main item of the auction, was sold by Abraforte (Brazilian Association of New Holland Distributors) for BRL R$ 345,000.

The entire amount will be donated to Pequeno Príncipe Hospital in Curitiba, Brazil, the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospital in the country and a leading institution in Latin America for medium and high-complexity treatments for children and adolescents.

In addition to the auction, New Holland carried out a series of social and environmental initiatives throughout the year. Among these, in partnership with its dealer network, was the planting of approximately 50,000 native tree seedlings in various regions of the country, promoting environmental awareness and nature preservation.

As a global leader in alternative fuels, New Holland looks toward a sustainable future. With more than 50 dealership groups across Brazil, each group was responsible for planting 1,000 tree seedlings. This initiative has been ongoing throughout the year, using native species from each region. Additionally, the Curitiba plant distributed another 1,000 seedlings to its employees.

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