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September 13, 2024 /3BL/ – T. Rowe Price, a Baltimore, Maryland, based global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, today announced it has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc.

America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 have been identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. The ranking is open to companies from all industry sectors. The consideration of data from three years allowed for a robust differentiation between organizations that consistently perform well from those that may only have had a single good year. In total, around 4.4 million employer evaluations were considered.

An employer’s final score is determined on a state-by-state basis and is built upon two types of employee evaluations:

Personal Evaluations: Employees’ willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.Public Evaluations: Recommendations from friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry (also known as indirect evaluations).

“At T. Rowe Price, we want our associates to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to them,” said Michelle Swanenburg, head of human resources for T. Rowe Price. “This recognition not only underscores our commitment to enhancing the well-being and career growth of our associates, but also extends our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where they live and work. We are honored to be recognized among the best employers in Maryland.”

The relationships we have with the companies and individuals we work with across our entire value and supply chain are important and viewed as an essential part of our success. Our Supplier Code of Conduct (Supplier Code) and Human Rights Policy outline the expectations we have of our suppliers and contractors. As part of our standard contract terms and operating procedures, key contractors in our timberlands and wood products facilities are provided with our Supplier Code and asked to verify that they have read and comply with its components. In addition, we provide training to contractors on the Supplier Code.

Healthy sustainable timberlands play a vital role in our business and in the quality of life for the communities in which we operate. We expect those who work with us to follow and implement all forestry regulations and best management practices including water quality, wildlife, and biodiversity. Timberland and real estate suppliers must comply with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and any best management practices adopted by PotlatchDeltic to prevent environmental incidents. At our wood products facilities, suppliers and contractors must follow all laws and support our dedication to reduce air emissions, water use, energy use, and waste. Contractors and suppliers and their employees have the right to report environmental compliance concerns on PotlatchDeltic premises by reporting them to local management or by using the Hotline.

We expect those we work with to respect and promote human rights and to be ethical in their relationships with their workers, including migrant workers. Harassment and abusive behavior of all kinds is prohibited. We expect our supply chain to comply with laws regarding working hours and wages, child labor, and the prohibition of forced labor. The safety and health of our employees and contractors is a core value in our work environments, achieved through a commitment at all levels.

PotlatchDeltic takes our governance principles seriously to ensure that we run our business in an ethical and transparent manner, and we expect the same from our suppliers and contractors. Company assets and information as well as other confidential information accessed must be protected. Suppliers and contractors must not impair nor appear to impair business integrity and, therefore, they must not offer bribes, kickbacks, or other improper payments to secure or retain business or favored business treatment. PotlatchDeltic expects all those we work with to comply with all applicable anti-corruption and antitrust laws.

TIMBERLAND AND WOOD PRODUCTS CONTRACTORS

The logging companies that work in our timberlands are often run by individuals with decades of experience working in forests, with significant investment in equipment to handle different types of terrain, weather, and differing log sizes. These crews have expertise in understanding harvest prescriptions and best management practices, including protecting streamside management zones and water crossings, and minimizing soil disturbance. Harvest operators also need to be skilled in merchandising, which requires separating logs for different markets based on species, quality, and size.

Suppliers or contractors are also retained for growing or providing seedlings from a nursery, reforestation, silviculture work after the harvest, and managing insects and disease. Planting crews are a critical part of our supply chain, keeping the crucial cycle of harvesting, regeneration, and forest planning cycles intact. Much of this work is done by migrant workers, employed by silviculture contractors under H-2B visa programs, who return year after year to plant seedlings either by hand or by machine, depending on soil type and terrain.

Contractors and subcontractors working in our timberlands must be on our approved contractor list and our foresters track their environmental and safety performance. They are trained annually on a wide range of measures including forestry best management practices, threatened and endangered species, and safety policies. To continue working with us, timberland contractors and suppliers must demonstrate good safety records, have current training, and maintain all required insurance.

At our wood products facilities, contractors perform a wide range of work including hauling logs from the woods to the mills, performing environmental testing, maintenance work, and other services, providing supplies, transporting wood residuals to other end-users and capital project. In addition, the range of high technology equipment in a sawmill that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and resources often requires expert maintenance.

The contractors working on-site at our wood products facilities are pre-cleared through an online compliance management system. Contractor and supplier information and requirements are tracked online based on specific criteria we have established, including maintenance of minimum insurance levels and acceptable safety performance. Contractors are regularly monitored and evaluated for their health and safety performance. All contractors working at our facilities must receive training before being cleared to work at our sites. This orientation session includes health and safety training and training on emergency procedures.

The contractors we work with typically live in nearby communities, often where they, along with PotlatchDeltic, are a key economic contributor. They also often participate in these communities through charitable work and volunteering. Being a good corporate citizen is made up of the choices we make every day, and we want to work with others who operate the same way.

BELLEVUE, Wash., September 13, 2024 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, who will each receive up to $50,000 in funding from T-Mobile to kickstart local development projects that enhance and strengthen their communities.

The Un-carrier has provided more than $14 million in Hometown Grants to 325 communities across 47 states since kicking off its five-year commitment to small towns and rural communities in April 2021. To date, Hometown Grants has created more than 86,000 volunteer hours, rallying people to come together and uplift their towns.

Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:

Montevallo, Ala.: Install sensory playground equipment with accessible parking at the Grainger Community Counseling and Wellness Clinic, providing an additional amenity to community residents in rural Alabama seeking free mental health services.Safford, Ariz.: Renovate the Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Safford Community Partners’ site, including creating an inclusive lobby for patients suffering from mental health needs as well as a new space for in-person counselling sessions, which will provide life-impacting services regardless of financial or life circumstances.Fort Bragg, Calif.: Revitalize the historic Fort Building for use as the Tribal Learning Center to increase community awareness and visibility of the heritage and contemporary culture of the local Pomo communities.Hoopeston, Ill.: Complete the Lorraine Theatre restoration project by purchasing the last of equipment needed to bring back “First Run” movie screenings, providing a variety of affordable entertainment to a community that couldn’t experience otherwise.Plainfield, Ill.: Rehabilitate the Turner-Mottinger House at Quality Hill, home to the Underground Railroad station in 1833 as well as one of Plainfield’s first founders, reflecting 1842-1847 era, to incorporate an exhibit identifying changing race relations in the Plainfield community.Hutchinson, Kan.: Preserve Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre by repairing water pooling and masonry damage issues to ensure the structural integrity and longevity of the cultural landmark and enhance community pride.Junction City, Kan.: Beautify three alleyways in downtown Junction City, adding art, outdoor furniture, safety barricades and lighting to provide new opportunities for social interaction and play in the community.Berea, Ky.: Install shade structures at the Berea Ballpark Complex, improving the comfort and safety for players and spectators visiting the complex.Pittsfield, Maine: Revitalize and reopen the Reuse Center by performing renovations to the building which is closed from torrential wind and rainstorms; and adding public space inside and outside for a small Senior Center to honor the seniors who operate and meet at the facility.Granite Falls, Minn.: Complete the renovation of The YES! House in a historic Granite Falls Main Street building to foster community connection, promote artist-led solutions to community challenges, support active civic engagement, and grow local creative, economic, and social capital.Clarksdale, Miss.: Revitalize the area in front of J’s Grocery in Clarksdale with a mural, outdoor furniture, bike racks, sunshades, planters, life-size games, pedestrian safety modifications, and an activation space to support healthy food purchases while fostering community connections and creative expression.Henderson, N.C.: Purchase a vehicle to reach more remote communities, expanding the HUBZone Technology Initiative: collecting donated tech equipment and converting it to Chromebooks for individuals who need them for professional or educational advancement.Goffstown, N.H.: Build permanent ADA-compliant restroom facilities at the Goffstown Junior Baseball Field, enhancing the experience of all spectators, fans and volunteers.Allentown, N.J.: Launch Unity Kitchen to ensure seniors have access to nutritious food, promote good health, improve quality of life and foster community engagement.Stanhope, N.J.: Renovate Lenape Valley Regional High School’s district auditorium, including updates to the sound system and stage area, to continue to host functions and districtwide events.Bath, N.Y.: Upgrade Pulteney Park’s electrical infrastructure, providing a dedicated event space that will bring the community together and promote residential and business growth.Columbiana, Ohio: Launch the Garden of Eatin’, an inclusive community space offering art, dining, entertainment, and small business growth for the entire community, created by students participating in Columbiana High School’s Creative Entrepreneurship Class.Wooster, Ohio: Revitalize the downtown Lyric Theater into an inclusive community space, adding a family restroom and ADA-compliant infrastructure such as a hallway ramp, audio headsets and closed-captioning equipment to serve Wayne County’s residents with disabilities.Madras, Ore.: Help Trust for Public Land transform the outdated 2.55-acre schoolyard at Madras Elementary School into an inviting accessible park open to everyone outside of school hours, serving the community and the town’s multi-generational residents.Brownsville, Tenn.: Create Downtown Art in The Alley, a collection of outdoor public art murals highlighting the musical and cultural heritage of the area.Shelbyville, Tenn.: Renovate an unused courtyard in Shelbyville’s town square into a vibrant space for recreational activities to foster local connections, support small businesses, create a family-friendly environment and enhance community well-being and engagement.Hurricane, Utah: Build a Veterans Memorial Park to recognize community members who have served across military branches.Vernal, Utah: Create a new festive public gathering space in historic downtown, including a dinosaur-shade structure to support businesses and build community connections.Stanwood, Wash.: Construct an outdoor learning space for the Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano’s youth programs, including a new garden space and amphitheater for events, presenters and performances.Osceola, Wis.: Build Osceola Skatepark, a dedicated public space for action sports enthusiasts of all ages that encourages physical and mental wellbeing through recreation, self-expression and community.

To select Hometown Grant recipients, T-Mobile partners with Main Street America to oversee the grant program and assess applications based on their level of detail, community impact, feasibility and other considerations. Learn more about Main Street America’s work to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies and improve quality of life here.

T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants commitment goes beyond community development programs. The Un-carrier has awarded more than $3 million to small businesses through Hometown Grants to support projects like revitalizing farmers markets, launching business incubators and improving main streets.

In addition, initiatives like Project 10Million offer internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to eligible student households to help close the digital divide and Friday Night 5G Lights is a competition currently underway to give a $2 million football field makeover to one deserving small town high school. Entries for Friday Night 5G Lights are open until September 20. For more information and how to enter, visit www.FridayNight5GLights.com.

As the country’s largest and fastest 5G network, T-Mobile is all in on making sure that no community, big or small, gets left behind. Plus, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Business Internet give homes and businesses across the country access to reliable and affordable broadband options.

For more information about T-Mobile’s commitment to small towns, visit www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrants. And to see how Hometown Grants are creating change, go here.

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Commitment to a Sustainable Business

We continue to focus internally on our sustainability efforts and externally on empowering our customers through science and technology applications, such as tackling environmental challenges and contributing to global discussions and actions on climate resilience and change. While there is more work to do to combat rising climate change, we reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 41% since our baseline year in 2019.

Shaping the Future

This report reflects our collective efforts and achievements. It illustrates what we value most at SAIC — delivering excellence in service to our customers, providing enriching careers for our employees, and upholding our responsibility to society and the environment, all while contributing outstanding value to our business. I thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of our journey. There is still much to do, but together, we believe we can create a brighter future for the world and our planet.

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SAIC’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is the fifth annual report on the company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles; dedication to sustainability; and desire to positively impact our communities and the world. Unless otherwise noted, this report includes data and activities for SAIC’s FY24, ending Feb. 2, 2024.

We include an ESG Reporting Framework and Standards Index, which is based on SAIC’s activities in FY24, except as otherwise noted. We used the principles and practices outlined in globally accepted sustainability reporting frameworks to inform the content of this report. This report has been prepared in reference to the Global Reporting Initiative Standards 2021, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, the Task Force on ClimateRelated Financial Disclosures and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., September 13, 2024 /3BL/ – Global nonprofit alliance Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, centered their recent Annual Meeting in Munich on a call to action: Attendees must become bold advocates for change within their organizations and throughout the industry.

This was the first Annual Meeting since the organization rebranded in February 2024, and it marks a major milestone in the organization’s evolution. Themed “A New Era of Unified Impact,” the event united over 600 attendees from around the world, who heard from more than 80 global industry experts.

The tone was set during the opening session as Cascale CEO Colin Browne presented new analysis from Cascale’s partner, RESET Carbon, which used data from Cascale’s Higg Index, exclusively available on Worldly, to show that 1,500 manufacturing facilities in nine countries account for over 80% of the whole industry’s carbon emissions. “The reality is that the textile and apparel industry is not doing enough to combat climate change. With new data demonstrating a stark concentration of climate impact, we must direct action to where it matters most. We have to focus on the Industry Strategic Supplier hotspots. There is no path to achieving our 45 percent reduction target that doesn’t involve these 1,500 facilities,” Browne said.

He concluded the address by sharing a targeted strategy for critical mitigation that included a direct challenge to brands and retailers: “Cascale data shows there is a long road ahead. We found that within our membership, 33 percent of brands and 54 percent of manufacturers haven’t set Science-Based Targets. That needs to change. More importantly, brands and suppliers need to work in tandem to transform their Tier 2, which is the single most prominent source of carbon emissions. Setting an SBT without close consultation with one’s supply chain is unacceptable and irresponsible given the near-term deadline of 2030. But, with the right actionable data and mutual support – there is hope as we uncover at this Annual Meeting.” 

Throughout the two-day event, programming reinforced opportunities for attendees to commit to accelerating climate action and catalyzing impact at scale through a unified approach to sustainability. Key moments included:

The on-stage signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cascale and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), aimed at advancing sustainability and promoting environmental and socially responsible practices within the apparel sector. After a riveting keynote address given by Miran Ali, BGMEA vice president, Browne joined him on stage to sign the MoU, cementing both organizations’ commitment to collectively drive positive transformation throughout the supply chain.

Data-driven insights on decarbonization and a roadmap for supplier engagement delivered by Andrew Martin, Cascale Executive Vice President, joined by Cascale partners Kurt Kipka, Chief Impact Officer of Apparel Impact Institute, and Liam Salter, CEO of RESET Carbon.

A deep dive into how the Higg Index tools, exclusively available on Worldly, can equip companies to navigate current and future legislation, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and compliance and reporting requirements, such as those mandated by the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directed (CSDDD), moderated by Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, Cascale Senior Director Public Affairs.

Exploration of collective efforts to reduce carbon footprints across fiber types, on a panel that included Dalena White, Secretary General, International Wool Textile Organization and Lena Staafgard, Chief Operating Office, Better Cotton, followed by a panel that included a first-ever presentation of a new approach for LCA methodology for cotton datasets in the Higg MSI, moderated by Joël Mertens, Cascale Director Higg Product Tools.

Analysis of impacts from Cascale’s expansion beyond the apparel sector to the consumer goods industry in a panel moderated by Lisa Domoney, Cascale Senior Director Strategic Growth, and featuring Scott Raskin, CEO of Worldly, the most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform, Lisa Ly, Senior Sustainability Manager, Dunelm and Katy Stevens, Head of CSR and Sustainability, European Outdoor Group, among others.

Insights from Cascale’s new Traceability Intelligence Hub, from a panel, moderated by James Crowley, Cascale Manager, Transparency & Traceability, which included Linn Rai Gjelsvik, Global Sourcing Manager, Varner and Saqib Shahzad, Head of Sustainability, Sapphire – Diamond Fabrics Limited, among others, followed by a re-introduction of Cascale’s Member Analytics Portal (MAP), which harnesses intelligence from the Higg Index Tools to guide sustainability strategies, led by Aaron di Silvestro, Cascale Director, Higg Products.

The critical role of worker voices in helping evolve industry standards for equity, on a panel featuring Tamar Hoek, Solidaridad Senior Policy Director Sustainable Fashion and Cascale Board Chair, Fiona Sadler, Global Head of Responsible Sourcing, Marks & Spencer, and Alison Ward, CEO, CottonConnect.

How to utilize data for due diligence, with a specific focus on factory improvement pathways and Environmental Management Systems (EMS), on a panel that included Franzisca Friedrich, Technical Advisor, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Katrin Perlmutter, Senior Policy Officer, BMZ – German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, moderated by Janne Koopmans, Head of Collaboration, ZDHC.

To learn more and view the program from Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2024, which was made possible through the support of Nike, VF Corporation, Zalando, Sympatex, Lululemon, TÜV Rheinland, Haelixa, TrusTrace, Puma, CottonConnect, GSCS International, IDFL, Artistic Milliners, Made2Flow and REN energy, click here.

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Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Spanning over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe, we are united by a singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index and a unified strategy for industry transformation.

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Another related consideration that impacts how much DEI and ESG initiatives are integrated into business operations is how resistance shows up and from whom. To effectively manage change, Shane Lloyd, Chief Diversity Officer at Baker Tilly, said that he advises change leaders to segment audiences between proponents, opponents, and persuadables and gauge how much power and authority each group possess to help or hinder the work.

“We know we cannot get 100% of people on board but everyone needs the opportunity to be in two-way communication with the leaders so their perspective can be accounted for,” Lloyd says.

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In the third installment of ESG Talk’s Climate Week series, Frank Koch, CEO of Swiss Steel Group, and Alberto Carrillo Pineda, CTO of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), join Mandi McReynolds to discuss long-term decarbonization strategies, the steel industry’s commitment to sustainable production, and the importance of full emissions transparency.

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NRG Energy’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company’s commitment to facilitating an intentional energy transition and our continued dedication to corporate sustainability, governance, and, most importantly, our customers. The report spotlights key strategies and initiatives that further our sustainability agenda across the organization.

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58% decrease in GHG emissions from our 2014 base year, equivalent to 24 million metric tons of CO2$7.2 MM in donations, relief efforts, grants, and employee-matched donationsTop decile safety performance54% Board of Directors’ ethnic or gender diversityRecipient of HRO Today’s Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year, Lifetime Achievement

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For most students attending college, a reliable internet connection is something they can count on. For students attending Claflin University, a small Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in rural Orangeburg, South Carolina, reliable broadband access was more than a challenge, it was impacting the university’s ability to deliver a high-quality education, and residents in surrounding communities didn’t have reliable access to important online services such as education and healthcare.

Broadband challenges in rural South Carolina

Orangeburg has a population of around 13,300 residents. 21.9% of households are without Internet access, 14% of residents lack a smartphone, computer, or tablet, and more than 34% of Orangeburg’s residents live below the poverty line. For students attending the university, they found connectivity was intermittent at best and often non-existent in dormitories or on the yard. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted these issues, revealing a myriad of challenges the school faced in educating its students remotely.

“When I first arrived at Claflin, we were in the middle of what you would call a broadband desert”, said Dr. Arthur Doctor, dean of students at Claflin University. “Our students were struggling to have access to academic resources, but also, just being able to be a connected campus community, there were some struggles.”

Born and raised in South Carolina, Dr. Doctor knows firsthand the connectivity challenges facing the region, and as a life-long educator he knew the impact the lack of broadband was having on his students’ ability to attain a quality educational experience and access opportunities such as internships and jobs.

A model partnership

When the opportunity to work with Cisco and its ecosystem of partners to include Student Freedom Initiative to deploy 5G/LTE services on the campus and in the surrounding community, Dr. Doctor knew it would be transformational for the Claflin University Campus, its immediate neighbor South Carolina State University and nearby residents.

“We partnered with Cisco to launch an ambitious pilot program that will allow us to really connect our campus community in ways we’ve never been connected before, not only impacting our students and our administrators, but a nearby HBCU. And most importantly, the Orangeburg community that we’ve been entrenched in since 1869.” said, Doctor. “Bridging the divide is more about people. It’s about being able to connect them and Wi-Fi is at the core of that. As a society that’s geared by technology, being able to have Claflin connected with the Orangeburg community through this partnership is transformative.”

The pilot program, supported by Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program funded a private 5G network for Claflin University, with the intent of addressing the connectivity divide for both the campus and the surrounding residential community that lacked high-speed internet access, many of which couldn’t afford the service.

In addition to deploying 5G/LTE, Cisco conducted a NIST assessment to ensure the school was eligible to receive critical Title IV funding and donated $1.7 million in equipment and services as part of its IT modernization program. Cisco is also providing training to the school’s IT staff, plans to offer upskilling through its Networking Academy and implemented a student help desk to provide community support. Claflin hosted the inaugural Cisco Cyber Security Resilience workshop on their campus designed to train students for jobs in the cyber security field.

Securing a brighter future

The partnership between Claflin and Cisco has become a model for HBCUs across the country. For Claflin students, the future is bright. They now have access to more academic opportunities than ever before and can reliably connect to home and other support systems. Instructors and administrators can provide necessary resources to students, both in person and remotely and connectivity to the local community and neighboring institutions will be greatly improved. This sustainable model will support the university and community well into the future.

“I see myself each and every day in our students. And it really has allowed me to be passionate about the work that I’m able to do. When I’m here late at night or on the weekends, it really just makes me smile to see that they’re having an experience that they can look back on as one that’s been positive and impacted them in a tremendous way.”

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