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In the fight against climate change, collective action is critical. No organization embodies this principle more than the Kermit Collective—a community of boutique software agency leaders who share a passion for doing great work for their clients while providing fulfilling careers for their employees. As a community of direct competitors who remain committed to fostering collaboration and meaningful dialogue between themselves, they have recognized that sustainability must be central to their mission. Each of the 30 companies, all coming from different cities and markets, have been affected by climate change. So, when it was time to plan their annual leadership retreat this year, they focused on a singular goal: using their influence to drive collective action against climate change. This realization led to their partnership with Climate Vault to verifiably minimize their environmental impact during their recent gathering and forge a roadmap for climate action.

A Collective Commitment to Sustainability

The Kermit Collective prides itself on hosting intimate gatherings that foster thought leadership and community building. Sustainability has always been a priority for the Kermit Collective, but as Mark Rickmeir, Founder of Kermit Collective, explained, their 10-year anniversary in 2024 marked a turning point in their approach.

“We got together and decided to make sustainability more of a priority. It’s always been important to us, but this year we took the steps to accommodate and manage our carbon footprint in a more structured way,” he shared.

As the Kermit team began to think more deeply about their environmental impact, they realized that their events could be contributing to climate change in ways they hadn’t fully considered. From electricity at their venue to transportation to the retreat, they wanted to assess and address that carbon footprint—no easy feat for a small and entirely remote organization.

“Having the ability to understand your carbon footprint is always the first step,” Mark explained. “Without that understanding, it’s hard to take climate action that actually moves the needle.”

Leveraging Measurement Data to Spark Conversations

As one of the goals of the retreat was to inspire deeper conversations on sustainability, Kermit Collective turned to Climate Vault’s Event Emissions Calculator to ensure the gathering had a minimal environmental impact. One of the key benefits of working with Climate Vault was the ease of using the Event Emissions Calculator.

“It was great to be able to get the report and say, ‘This is the exact impact of everything we’re doing for the event,” Mark said. The tool closely measured multiple varied elements of their retreat, from attendee meals to on-site energy use, allowing the community to understand the full environmental impact of their annual retreat.

As an added benefit of using the calculator, the group was also able to take swift action to verifiably offset those emissions through Climate Vault’s integrated carbon reduction and removal approach.

“The Event Calculator gave us an opportunity to neutralize the emissions we created during our retreat—it wasn’t just about offsetting for the sake of it but also understanding how we’re contributing to the bigger picture,” Mark shared.

During the retreat, Mark used the data from the calculator to educate attendees on the impact the event had on the planet and what the Kermit Collective was doing to verifiably mitigate the damage to the atmosphere. This experience laid the groundwork for deeper conversations during the retreat on not only the organization’s long-term climate strategy but also those of its individual members.

Navigating the Corporate Climate Action Journey

While neutralizing the retreat’s carbon footprint was a critical step, the community’s commitment to sustainability didn’t stop there. Building on the insights from the Event Emissions Calculator, the Kermit Collective next introduced Climate Vault’s Climate Action Maturity Curve during the retreat.

The interactive tool enabled attendees to assess their organization’s progress on climate action across various stages, from understanding their current emissions to setting climate goals to reporting frameworks. Each user then received actionable insights to help them push their climate action forward to evolve and mature.

“The maturity model really helped spark important conversations among us,” said Mark. “What struck me was the realization of where we are on the curve versus where we need to be. It was eye-opening—almost like seeing your carbon footprint for the first time. You just can’t manage what you don’t measure.”

While the Event Emissions Calculator enabled Kermit Collective to measure and neutralize their event’s footprint, the Climate Action Maturity Curve pushed attendees to assess where their businesses stood on their respective climate journeys.

Encouraging Others to Measure and Manage their Carbon Footprint

During the retreat one thing became clear: For the Kermit Collective and its members, sustainability isn’t just about reducing their own carbon footprint—it’s about inspiring others to do the same.

Mark’s advice to other organizations just beginning their sustainability journey is simple: “The first step is at least to know what your footprint is—that forces the conversation. A valid answer is, ‘Not yet,’ but at least you’ve had the conversation about how you might go forward.”

Whether it’s through events or everyday operations, understanding your environmental impact is key to making informed decisions and fostering dialogue within your organization.

The Value of Collective Action

Through its partnership with Climate Vault, the Kermit Collective has taken important steps to credibly measure, manage, and mitigate their annual retreat’s carbon footprint. For their team, sustainability is about more than just neutralizing the impact of one-off events. They are focused on long-term impact and are exploring ways to further integrate sustainability into their operations.

“We realized that there is a bigger impact to be made,” said Mark. “What we have come to understand is the value of collective action and measuring it. We know this isn’t just about neutralizing one event, but about how we continue to drive this narrative forward as an organization and within our community.”

The Kermit Collective is committed to taking collective action to help solve one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Climate Vault is proud to support them one event at a time, as they credibly combat climate change and inspire others to join them on their climate action journey.

Climate Vault’s Event Emissions Calculator makes it simple to measure, reduce, and remove the carbon impact of your events—no matter the size. Get started calculating the footprint of your first event for free. 

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.

After her career as a teacher, Martha wanted to return to a field she loved – manufacturing! Today, she works as a process engineer at Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions in Worcester, MA where she is making a difference as a mentor for engineers just entering the field.

In this video, let’s meet Martha Degnan, Process Engineer, Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions, as she explains what makes her feel empowHERed to work at Saint-Gobain.

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 145 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

Discover your career at Saint-Gobain North America here

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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 76 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

As the sport of pickleball continues its meteoric rise as one of the most popular athletic and recreational activities in the U.S., Veolia North America signed on in 2024 as a national partner and official sustainability provider for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) – a three-year partnership that aligns with Veolia’s mission to support organizations and industries that want to become more environmentally sustainable.

Veolia will be the title sponsor of six tournaments each year, with the next one scheduled for November 14-17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity to further the company’s commitment to the Milwaukee community following the opening of the new office in the city’s downtown. 

Pickleball, a sport growing rapidly in popularity, embodies the spirit of sustainability and community engagement. Just like Veolia, the PPA Tour recognizes the importance of preserving the planet and promoting responsible practices, and the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. By joining forces, Veolia aims to make a significant impact on the environment, contributing to a cleaner, greener future for all.

Through this partnership with the PPA Tour, Veolia North America aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability in sports and encourage other organizations to follow suit. Veolia North America believes that by integrating sustainable practices into sports events, it can inspire positive change on a larger scale and create a lasting legacy for future generations. A year into this partnership, Veolia has introduced plastic pickleball recycling, tours of Veolia’s mobile water unit, information booths on Veolia’s work and more to help drive sustainability at the PPA Tour. In addition, Veolia North America has joined the Green Sports Alliance, a member organization working to create a positive change in the environment through the cultural influence of sports.

As part of our sponsorship of the PPA Tour, Veolia North America aims to leave each city we visit better than we found it. This commitment is not just about the sport, but also about the communities that host tournaments.

In preparation for tournaments, Veolia teams up with local communities, pickleball professionals and PPA staff to give back in meaningful ways. They organize clean-up drives to improve the local environment and foster community spirit. Their involvement not only enhances their connection with the community but also serves as an inspiration for others. 

About the PPA Tour
Founded in 2019, the Carvana PPA Tour is where pickleball’s top athletes go head-to-head to determine the best male and female players in the world. The Carvana PPA Tour organizes and conducts tournaments at world-class facilities across the country, establishes player rankings, and showcases the world’s best pickleball week in and week out. Inviting amateur players to also compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers divisions for every age group and skill level. Characterized by a uniquely festive and fun atmosphere, Carvana PPA Tour events deliver unparalleled experiences for fans on-site, including pro player meet-and-greets, clinics, food, beverages, live entertainment, giveaways, games, shopping, and VIP upgrades.

The stars of the game battle for titles and PPA Ranking points at 26 tour stops across the United States. All roads lead to the PPA Finals, the prestigious season finale held in San Clemente, CA, which features only the Top 8 qualified singles players and doubles and mixed doubles teams in the world. The tournament also features the crowning of the year-end PPA World No. 1, the ultimate achievement in pickleball.

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., November 7, 2024 /3BL/ – Today, in partnership with Worldly, Cascale launched the latest version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) to provide more precise and verified environmental data on the consumer goods manufacturing supply chain, as well as reduce reporting duplication for manufacturers, saving businesses valuable time and resources.

For over a decade, the Higg FEM tool has been a critical sustainability assessment for the consumer goods industry, allowing users to drive continuous improvement on environmental management practices, support legislative compliance and risk management practices, and collect impact data to track progress against reduction targets. Today, it is used by over 20,000 companies worldwide. Higg FEM is part of the Higg Index, which is developed and owned by global nonprofit alliance Cascale and exclusively available on Worldly, the industry’s leading sustainability data insights platform.

“The updates to Higg FEM 2024 are a direct response to the needs of our members and Higg Index community,” said Colin Browne, Cascale CEO. “Higg FEM 2024 embodies our unwavering dedication to providing the most credible, impactful data. By incorporating valuable insights from members and stakeholders, we’ve ensured that this latest version continues to set the standard for environmental assessments to drive meaningful change across the industry.”

Higg FEM 2024 now integrates Worldly’s Facility Data Manager (FDM). With FDM, facilities can track and share quantitative environmental metrics on a monthly basis and import that data into the Higg FEM on Worldly’s platform. This streamlines data collection for facilities and saves time in completing the annual Higg FEM assessment.

“At Worldly, we view Higg FEM 2024 as a pivotal advancement in measuring and driving environmental impact, enabling our customers to act faster with greater precision and high-quality primary data,” said Scott Raskin, CEO of Worldly. “The integration of Higg FEM with our Facility Data Manager provides manufacturers a distinct advantage by reducing friction in data capture throughout the year and seamlessly connecting with Higg FEM to minimize duplication of effort—a key goal. We are proud of our partnership with Cascale as we support both brands and manufacturers through streamlined data capture processes and actionable insights, driving progress toward sustainability goals and regulatory compliance.”

The Higg FEM 2024 update also expands the scope of verification to include waste impact metrics, in addition to the existing metrics on energy, GHG, water, wastewater and air emissions. Expanding the verification approach ensures that the data provided remains relevant and impactful.

This update reflects a collaborative effort, where Cascale engaged with over 85 leading brand and manufacturer members across 17 consultation sessions in 2024. With Higg FEM 2024, Cascale and Worldly underscore their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement with the Higg Index suite of tools, which are updated annually. To help Cascale members and Higg FEM users better understand the latest update and changes, Cascale and Worldly will co-host a Higg FEM 2024 Launch Webinar on November 14.

ABOUT CASCALE

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the leading sustainability data insights platform. Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people.

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ABOUT WORLDLY

Worldly is the planet’s most comprehensive impact intelligence platform, trusted by 40,000+ major brands, retailers, and manufacturers in fashion, outdoor, home goods, toys, and more. Worldly uniquely collects high-resolution primary data specific to companies’ value chains, operations, and products, providing insight into true impacts across carbon, water, chemistry, and labor. Featuring the most comprehensive source of ESG data for global manufacturers and the largest library of materials and product impacts, Worldly empowers businesses to scale responsibility into their global operations, faster and more accurately. Hosting, connecting with, and supporting the leading industry solutions and methodologies including ZDHC, Bluesign, and the Higg Index – the most widely-adopted measure of sustainability in the apparel industry – Worldly delivers the insights businesses need to reduce their impact, comply with emerging regulatory and financial disclosure requirements, and meet the expectations of a new generation of customers. www.worldly.io

The race to meet global clean energy targets is on, and the supply chains supporting this shift are feeling the pressure. With the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicting that 2,400 gigawatts of clean energy will be deployed between 2022 and 2027, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Alongside rapidly growing demand for renewable energy products like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, supply chains face scrutiny for both their efficiency and their environmental impact.

As new clean energy projects take off, manufacturers must secure vital materials while navigating an increasingly complex web of sustainability expectations from regulators and consumers alike. But it’s not all smooth sailing—gaps in infrastructure, regulatory uncertainties, and supply chain bottlenecks are complicating progress.

In the face of this, DP World co-authored a report with Canary Creative, “Closing the Gap on Clean Energy Supply-Chain Sustainability,” that explores some of the challenges that supply chains need to navigate.

Here’s a head-first dive into what that report found.

Infrastructure Gaps

When it comes to supply-chain sustainability, infrastructure issues are the elephant in the room. One of the biggest challenges cited in their survey was the lack of adequate infrastructure to support rapid renewable energy deployment. For instance, 85% of solar modules installed in the U.S. between 2018 and 2020 were imported, signaling that domestic production still has a lot of catching up to do.

EVs, too, face a similar dilemma. While electrifying fleets would significantly reduce carbon emissions, the global shortfall of charging infrastructure is a glaring obstacle. The nonprofit Climate Group found that while 122 companies have committed to electrifying their fleets, a lack of charging stations could throw a wrench into their plans. Even U.S. ports face similar issues: Diesel-powered port equipment accounts for 3% of global emissions, yet the infrastructure to electrify these operations is slow to materialize.

Without substantial upgrades to both production and transportation infrastructure, the ability to scale clean energy solutions will remain stunted. And let’s be real—upgrading infrastructure isn’t easy. It’s costly, time-consuming, and in the case of ports and EV charging networks, disruptive to current operations.

Regulatory Impacts: Scope 3 Emissions and Global Standards

On the regulatory front, supply-chain emissions are getting more attention than ever before. In the U.S., the proposed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandate on Scope 3 emissions could soon require public companies to report emissions from across their entire supply chain. This adds significant pressure for companies to track and report on the carbon footprint of not just their operations but also their suppliers.

According to KPMG, companies that fail to get a handle on these emissions will likely fall behind as consumers, investors, and regulators increasingly prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. Europe is already ahead of the game with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which came into effect in January 2023. This regulation requires about 50,000 companies to report on the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains.

The regulatory landscape is clear: Whether it’s in the U.S. or Europe, the need for transparency and accountability in supply chains is only going to grow. However, many companies are woefully unprepared. Our survey showed that 70% of respondents admitted they have either limited or incomplete data on their Scope 3 emissions. Without this data, how can companies make informed decisions about sustainability?

Onshoring Benefits: Homegrown Energy Solutions

One of the key strategies in addressing supply-chain fragility is onshoring—the process of bringing production back to domestic soil. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, has already catalyzed a wave of investments aimed at scaling up U.S. clean energy manufacturing. More than 100 new facilities have been announced since the IRA’s passage, including battery plants and solar panel manufacturers.

But onshoring isn’t a silver bullet. Despite these investments, the U.S. still relies heavily on imported raw materials. For example, 85% of solar modules installed in the U.S. are still sourced from abroad, and the U.S. controls only about 7% of global battery manufacturing capacity. By contrast, China controls 75% of the global lithium-ion battery market and a significant portion of the world’s critical battery materials. To catch up, the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) estimates that it will need to invest an additional $175 billion in the next two to three years.

While onshoring offers a potential solution to supply-chain fragility, it’s clear that domestic production alone won’t be enough. Strengthening regional supply chains and diversifying sources of raw materials will also be crucial to meeting demand.

ESG Integration: Beyond Compliance to Competitive Advantage

As more companies adopt ESG standards, supply-chain sustainability is no longer just a compliance issue—it’s a competitive advantage. A BlueYonder survey found that 84% of executives consider supply-chain sustainability a top priority, driven by consumer demand and the need to meet ESG metrics. Clearly, businesses with robust ESG policies are better positioned to attract investment and consumer loyalty.

While 17% of companies are already paying a premium for suppliers that meet ESG standards, 44% of respondents in our survey said they would be willing to pay a slight premium. This trend suggests that companies increasingly view sustainable supply chains as an investment rather than a cost. However, achieving this requires better data and more internal expertise. Our report shows that many companies still lack the tools to accurately track and report on their sustainability metrics, particularly Scope 3 emissions.

Ultimately, integrating ESG into supply chains offers long-term benefits, from improved resilience and lower operating costs to enhanced brand reputation. But without the right data, many companies risk falling behind in the race for sustainability.

Presently, the path to sustainable supply chains is fraught with challenges—from infrastructure gaps and regulatory hurdles to data deficiencies and geopolitical risks. However, companies that can navigate these obstacles stand to gain a significant competitive edge in the clean energy market. To learn more about how to plug the gap in building sustainable supply chains, download the full DP World and Canary Creative report here.

As part of its commitment to the local Denver, CO community, more than 15 employees from AEG Presents Rocky Mountains built 47 new bikes to support Wish for Wheels, a non-profit organization that empowers the well-being of kids, families, and communities through the gift of a brand-new bike and helmet to second grade students in Title 1 schools.

The bikes, which were built onsite, were donated to the entire second grade class at Garden Palace Academy in Denver, on October 29, 2024. AEG Presents’ employees not only helped assemble the bikes, but also outfit each student with the correct bike size and helmet. Afterwards, the volunteers taught the kids how to ride the bikes.

“For many of the students gifting a bicycle gives them an active means of transportation and mobility, while also empowering them to be independent,” said Sam Capozzalo, Sr. Regional HR Business Partner, AEG Presents Rocky Mountains. “We are proud to partner with Wish for Wheels to not only bring smiles to these kids’ faces, but also to promote an active lifestyle of wellness and exercise.”

Wish for Wheels’ mission is to give every child in need their very own bike and helmet. The organization partners with corporations to assemble and donate new bicycles and helmets to underserved communities. To learn more, please click here.

BETHESDA, Md., November 6, 2024 /3BL/ – WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) is offering a new white paper, Beyond Target 15 | Aligning Corporate Nature Actions to the Global Biodiversity Framework, for download today. Cemex sponsors this white paper, which is available for free on our website.

Biodiversity loss continues to pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human well-being. To address this global biodiversity crisis, the Global Diversity Framework (GBF) lists 23 targets to achieve by 2030. Following the initial announcement back in 2022, Target 15 was isolated, becoming the primary focus for corporate companies. While important, promoting and highlighting initiatives beyond Target 15 is necessary to push us forward. This conversation was highlighted at the latest Conference of Parties(COP16), where companies determined how the GBF goals and targets aligned to their national action plans.

Because we understand corporate conservation’s long-term positive impact on biodiversity, communities, habitats, species, and company morale, WHC is committed to investing in all conservation efforts. Over the years, WHC-certified sites have made significant strides in facilitating nature-positive actions that align with GBF targets. Learn more about these efforts in the case studies featured in this latest white paper.

Featured Case Studies from WHC-Certified sites include:

GM: Canoas Metropolitan Park, Bogota, ColumbiaKenvue: Guelph Manufacturing Plant, Ontario, CanadaBoeing: Santa Susana Field Laboratory, California, U.S.AFreeport-McMoRan: PTFI, Papua, IndonesiaWM: El Sobrante Landfill, California, U.S.A.Cemex: Las Salinas & Laguna Cabral, Barahona, Dominican RepublicVulcan Materials Company: Villa Rica, Georgia, U.S.A.Matador Ranch & Cattle: Beaverhead Ranch, Montana, U.S.AAlkebu-Lan Village: Community Garden, Michigan, U.S.A.

Sponsored by Cemex, this white paper features a foreword from Vicente Saiso, Vice President of Sustainability, Cemex. He states, “Our commitment to a nature-positive future is fundamental to our comprehensive Future in Action sustainability program. At Cemex, we are setting the pace to build a better, more sustainable future.”

About WHC

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) has been working at the nexus of business and biodiversity for 35 years and is the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature. WHC builds strategies and frameworks for companies to integrate nature with climate, equity and engagement to support sustainable ecosystems and healthy communities. WHC’s corporate members represent some of the leading national and multinational corporations. WHC-certified programs can be found in 19 countries and 48 U.S. states. Learn more at www.wildlifehc.org.

MIDLAND, Mich., November 6, 2024 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: Dow) recently received an award from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) through their SHPE Technical Achievement and Recognition (STAR) award program.

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers focuses on increasing representation of Hispanics in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Every year the organization hosts the STAR Awards to honor outstanding professionals for their dedication, commitment, and selfless efforts to grow and advance Hispanics in STEM careers.

Dr. Yenny Cubides, associate research scientist, was selected as a recipient of the STAR of Tomorrow Award in the Corporate category for her exemplary contributions in Core Research & Development (R&D) related work. Since starting at Dow, Yenny has successfully led multiple research projects, driving innovation to meet market needs. She leverages her topical expertise in corrosion and electrochemistry to strategically collaborate with manufacturing to enhance the company’s asset integrity and fortify our industry position.

She is also passionate about mentoring upcoming talent in the industry and serves as a recruiter in Dow’s BEST Symposium, a program intended to introduce Black, Latin, Native American U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to the wide range of rewarding careers in industrial research.

This award honors a STEM employee who has demonstrated outstanding technical performance that demonstrates a commitment to excellence and exhibit the potential for becoming a strong leader within their organization, serving as a role model in the areas of professionalism, integrity, dedication, and a commitment to mentoring and community service.

“Dow is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity and equity in STEM, and we are delighted to see our efforts reflected in the achievements of our talented team members,” shared A.N. Sreeram, executive sponsor of Dow’s HLN employee resource group and Dow’s senior vice president, research & development, and chief technology officer. “Yenny is a remarkable example of excellence, leadership, and service within and beyond Dow. I congratulate her for this well-deserved recognition by an organization that is shaping the future of our industry.”

Yenny and other honorees will be recognized during the SHPE National Convention being held in Anaheim, California from October 30 to November 3, 2024.

Learn more about the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at https://www.shpe.org/about-shpe.

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About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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For further information contact:

Ilse Granados Lerma 
Public Affairs 
igranadoslerma@dow.com

What will it take to transform the future of food? According to 200 industry leaders at the recent Reuters Transform Food & Agriculture event, it requires:

Bringing the full supply chain to the tableInnovations that are scalable, profitable and predictable for farmersA growth mindset that allows us to think outside of the box

Leading the conversation, Katie Cook, VP of Livestock Sustainability and U.S. Farm Animal Marketing, moderated a panel of industry leaders from Land O’Lakes, Inc., Tate & Lyle, CH4Global and Nutrien Ag Solutions where leaders spoke about new innovations and opportunities for supply chain collaborations that they’ve seen work firsthand. During a subsequent fireside chat with Jackie Klippenstein, Senior Vice President and Chief Government and Industry Relations Officer at Dairy Farmers of America, they discussed the latest initiatives aimed at helping the dairy industry reduce, measure and monetize enteric methane emissions, with a focus on Scope 3 emissions reductions.

Learn more about what we’re doing in this space here.

ATLANTA, November 6, 2024 /3BL/ – The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation. The organizations will share $1 million in grants under the program, which invests in water resource focused projects that result in measurable benefits to environments and communities in Georgia including projects to preserve and restore the state’s waterways, lakes and rivers.

“For more than a century, protecting Georgia’s natural legacy and its resources has been a foundational element of our commitment to being A Citizen Wherever We Serve,” said Jason Cuevas, vice president of Corporate Responsibility for Georgia Power, and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation. “The Waters for Georgia grant program is just one way that we partner with instrumental organizations such as the Trust for Public Land and Seabrook Village Foundation that are working to preserve, and improve, our state’s water resources for Georgians today, and for future generations. We congratulate this year’s recipients and look forward to seeing the impact of their work.”

The Trust for Public Land – The Trust for Public Land works alongside communities to create, protect and steward the nature-rich places that are vital to human well-being. Their work strives to connect individuals with the outdoors by creating parks and protecting land for people to ensure healthy communities for the future. This organization will use grant funding to restore hydrological infrastructure, introduce green infrastructure and establish riverbank plant buffers in Mableton, adjacent to the Fulton County Airport – Brown Field.

Seabrook Village Foundation – This nonprofit organization is dedicated to research, education and the authentic portrayal of the Reconstruction culture and environment of the rural African American community in coastal Georgia. This organization will use grant funding to provide a living shoreline installation that facilitates a healthy marsh ecosystem while preserving the shoreline and preventing erosion that could impact the historical heritage site to the Gullah Geechee community.

The environmental actions and activities of the Waters for Georgia program, administered by Bonneville Energy Foundation, include green infrastructure, managing water quality, best management practices and community engagement. Since the launch in 2019, this strategic water quality initiative has supported 18 projects totaling $3 million of investment to enhance water quality across the state. Previous grant recipients include Trees Atlanta, The Nature Conservancy, The Georgia Conservancy, Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council, Eco-Action and more. The Georgia Power Foundation expects to initiate the next funding cycle in 2025.

The Georgia Power Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is the third-largest corporate giving foundation in Georgia. Since its creation in 1986, the foundation has been empowering the future of Georgia, with funds donated by shareholders. Georgia Power’s philanthropic focus is to be a citizen wherever we serve by investing in education, environmental stewardship, communities, and social justice efforts. Learn more at https://www.georgiapower.com/community.html

About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

SOURCE Georgia Power

For further information: Georgia Power; Media Relations, (404) 506-7676 or (800) 282-1696, www.georgiapower.com