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HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, today announced it has been named the 2025 Company of the Year in the European Integrated Energy Solutions industry by Frost & Sullivan. This top honor recognizes Delta for its innovation capabilities, market-leading performance, and outstanding customer service, solidifying its position as a key enabler for Europe’s energy transition.

Eton Lee, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Delta’s Power and Energy Solutions Business Group, underscored, “Being recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the global Company of the Year highlights Delta’s commitment to advancing a sustainable future through integrated energy infrastructure. Delta continues to deliver intelligent and reliable solutions that drive energy efficiency and resilience across the EMEA region and beyond.”

The prestigious award highlights Delta’s success in providing a comprehensive, future-ready ecosystem of integrated energy solutions. By seamlessly converging renewable generation, energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and intelligent management platforms, Delta empowers organizations to build more efficient, resilient, and sustainable operations.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized by Frost & Sullivan for this achievement,” said Rakesh Mukhija, Head of Power & Energy Solutions at Delta EMEA. “This award is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication and the trust our customers and partners place in our solutions. It validates our long-term commitment to advancing clean energy infrastructure and supporting Europe’s ambitious decarbonization goals.”

A Leading Partner in the Clean Energy Transformation

Frost & Sullivan’s rigorous evaluation process praised Delta for its disciplined and forward-looking strategy. Key factors contributing to the recognition include:

• A Holistic Portfolio: Delta’s suite of modular and scalable solutions—including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and EV charging infrastructure—is designed to meet diverse needs, from commercial and industrial microgrids to public infrastructure.
• Intelligent Energy Management: At the core of Delta’s offerings is its AI-powered DeltaGrid^® platform, which provides intelligent orchestration, dynamic load control, and advanced energy optimization.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Delta stands out by acting as a consultative partner, guiding clients through their energy transition journeys with end-to-end services from system design to implementation and maintenance.
• Leadership in Sustainability: The company’s own sustainability efforts, including its pledge to achieve 100% renewable electricity and carbon neutrality by 2030, set a powerful example. In 2024, Delta’s products saved, in total, 6.58 billion kWh of electricity per year for customers and avoided emissions by approximately 15.23 million metric tons CO₂ in the use phase.

“Delta’s AI-enabled DeltaGrid^® platform represents the company’s proactive market engagement,” said Rabin Dhakal, Best Practices Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “It enables efficient energy use and enhances grid services, such as demand response and voltage support.”

“Delta is setting a global benchmark in integrated energy solutions,” added Neha Tatikota, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “Its focus on intelligent systems, customer value, and sustainability reinforces its position as a leading partner in the clean energy transformation.”

To learn more about the Frost & Sullivan “Company of the Year” award and to read the full report, please visit: https://filecenter.deltaww.com/news/download/news-202511062011153657.pdf

About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 8 consecutive years.

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Senior executives of business and finance, civil society, the United Nations and Government met on the margins of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to identify key steps to accelerate stronger public-private collaboration for 1.5°C-aligned solutions and resilient development.

BELÉM, Brazil, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Global Compact, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), today convened the 13th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate.

The meeting brought together CEOs, Government leaders, investors and representatives from civil society and the UN to explore how business and Government can work together to demonstrate progress and deliver greater ambition of newly submitted Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to transform the energy system, accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels, and aligning all sectors of the economy with the 1.5°C goal.

At a moment when climate impacts are intensifying and costs of inaction are rising — from food insecurity to insurance losses — the forum reaffirmed 1.5˚C as the non-negotiable benchmark and highlighted the urgent need for a quantum leap in ambition and implementation. Participants showcased practical solutions demonstrating that bold climate action is not a cost, but the only viable pathway to long-term profitability, resilience and shared prosperity.

The discussion focused on the policy and finance mechanisms required to unlock private investment in national transitions, de-risk capital flows and build credible pipelines of bankable projects — particularly in emerging and developing economies.

Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, said: “The Caring for Climate initiative reminds us that reaching global net zero by 2050 — and moving swiftly to sustained net-negative emissions afterward — is the foundation for a resilient and robust global economy. Business has both the responsibility and the opportunity to drive this transformation. Done right, this is an economic growth strategy: it can unlock trillions in private investment, lower energy and input costs, spur innovation across value chains, and create good jobs in every region. But governments must create the enabling policy environments and incentives that allow ambition to translate into immediate and deep emissions reductions. At COP30, we need stronger alignment between public and private transition plans to bring temperatures back below 1.5°C and safeguard the future the world needs.”

Ojiambo noted that the UN Global Compact came to COP30 to: advance an inclusive, 1.5°C-aligned energy transition — scaling renewables and strengthening energy infrastructure to improve clean energy access for all; make adaptation a core business and finance priority so that it is viewed as an imperative in protecting people, assets and supply chains; and mobilize finance for a just and credible transition to meet global energy targets and needs, while prioritizing building resilience.

In his opening remarks, Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General on Climate Action, United Nations, said: “The private sector has a decisive role to play in supporting countries to over-deliver on their new Nationally Determined Contributions and keep the 1.5°C limit within reach. These new national climate plans must be the floor of ambition, not the ceiling. The economic case for climate action is unambiguous. With credible net zero transition plans in place, private sector and subnational actors can deliver real and rapid emissions cuts across entire value chains, shift finance from fossil fuels towards renewables, and build resilience to climate shocks, while boosting growth and competitiveness. Net zero must be real, not rhetorical.”

Noura Hamladji, Deputy Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change, in her closing remarks, stated: “This new era of implementation is about bringing our process closer to the real economy — and ensuring that the benefits of climate action are felt by billions more people through growth, jobs, health, and security.”

The meeting built on the momentum of the UN Secretary-General’s call for NDCs 3.0 to double energy efficiency, triple renewable capacity, and accelerate a just and funded transition.

According to the 2025 UN Global Compact–Accenture CEO Study, 88% of CEOs say the business case for sustainability is stronger today than five years ago, and 99% plan to maintain or expand their companies’ climate, environmental and social commitments.

These findings underline the private sector’s readiness to lead — provided that governments deliver the regulatory clarity, financial instruments and partnership frameworks needed to scale solutions across industries and regions.

Launched in 2007, Caring for Climate provides a platform for dialogue between CEOs, civil society, United Nations and policymakers at the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate progress toward the Paris Agreement goals.

Notes to Editors

About the UN Global Compact
The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

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XIAMEN, China, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Antaisolar officially launched its next-generation intelligent solar tracking system AT-Spark during the “Spark ON” global launch event. Designed for utility-scale solar plants, AT-Spark meets the growing demand for higher energy yield and lower LCOE, offering an integrated solution that optimizes performance across the entire project lifecycle.

Enhanced Structural Design for Greater Stability, Faster Installation and Cost Efficiency

AT-Spark features a multi-slew drive system and octagonal torque tube, increasing stiffness by 40%, strength by 50%, while reducing material costs by 30%. Its optimized design enables a 143 m tracker span, reducing pile usage by 20%. With 145 mm and 170 mm shaft options, AT-Spark adapts to various terrains and wind conditions.

The newly patented dual-spherical bearing automatically adjusts to terrain slopes, minimizing manual alignment. Its modular, quick-install bearing housing improves installation efficiency by 25%, significantly shortening construction time and lowering labor costs.

SmartTrail™ Control System: Boosting ROI with Intelligence

Equipped with the SmartTrail™ control system, AT-Spark integrates Antaisolar’s advanced tracking algorithm to optimize module angles based on direct, diffuse, and reflected irradiance, effectively increasing energy yield. The system includes four intelligent protection modes against extreme weather conditions. Having passed 42 extreme tests, it offers IP65/IK07 protection, industrial-grade chips, and encrypted data communication. The mobile app, SCADA Station, and SCADA Remote enable real-time monitoring, remote control, and smart O&M management.

AT-Spark: A One-Stop Lifecycle Solution

Beyond a tracker, AT-Spark delivers a one-stop solution covering design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and after-sales services. Supported by a global supply chain, 24–48-hour spare-part dispatch, and local technical teams, Antaisolar ensures long-term reliability and maximizes customer value.

“AT-Spark is more than a product—it’s our vision for the future of Utility-Scale Solar Plants,” said Jasmine Huang, CEO of Antaisolar. “We will continue to Raise a Green World with innovation-driven, high-value solar solutions.”

About Antaisolar

Antaisolar, expert in digital intelligent PV mounting system solutions, has shipped 41.7 GW of solar mounting systems worldwide, ranking Top 9 in tracking system shipments worldwide according to S&P. Established in 2006, the company is a market leader in Japan, Australia, Chile, Mexico, and Southeast Asia.

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• Federated search capabilities and strategic partnerships aim to break down data silos and connect climate innovators worldwide.
• New global applications include ClimateTech Search, UN Solutions Hub and Africa Climate Investment Tracker, as well as enhanced Knowledge AI SaaS on TanLIVE.

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent (0700.HK) today unveiled the next chapter of its climate innovation platform, TanLIVE, with four new global applications to accelerate collaboration, transparency, and access to verified climate data.

Leading the expansion is ClimateTech Search (CTS), a federated search service dedicated to climate technologies. CTS can help users find verified, actionable climate solutions across fragmented data sources.

TanLIVE has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem connecting climate innovators, governments, and financiers to boost decarbonization, following its global debut at COP28 in partnership with Innovate for ClimateTech (I4C) coalition, which is now hosted at the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC). The platform’s latest applications also include the UN Solutions Hub (UNSH), the Africa Climate Investment Tracker (ACIT), and TanLIVE Knowledge AI, together advancing the Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles for climate data.

Making Climate Solutions Discoverable

Finding the right climate solution remains difficult. Data is scattered across websites, buried in PDFs, and often ranked low by general search engines. Even advanced AI tools struggle to surface verified technologies.

ClimateTech Search (CTS) solves this by connecting verified climate tech databases into one federated search network. It was initiated by I4C, and brings together trusted sources like Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Green Technology Bank, Solar Impulse Foundation, and WIPO Green, with more partners to come.

Leveraging AI-powered semantic search, CTS understands user intent across languages and delivers relevant, credible results directly from expert-curated databases. Each result leads to real technologies, products, and service providers – not just background information.

Free and globally accessible, CTS can help adopters, governments, NGOs, and investors find climate solutions across sectors like oceans, biodiversity, agriculture, and energy with speed, accuracy, and confidence in verified data.

Supporting the UN Solutions Hub

Tencent is partnering with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UN Global Innovation Hub and the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) to deliver the UN Solutions Hub (UNSH), a new digital platform aimed at helping cities and governments accelerate climate action.

UNSH is being built on Tencent’s TanLIVE infrastructure, enabling a multitude of relevant stakeholders, public and private, to discover verified climate technologies from trusted global databases.

With the strong support of the UN Global Innovation HUB, the UNSH creates a trusted space for collaboration among governments, solution providers, and financiers, transforming climate ambition into implementation.

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TanLIVE’s latest applications also extend powerful tools to regional climate initiatives and civil society organizations. The African Climate Investment Tracker (ACIT), initiated by the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) and technically powered by TanLIVE, provides verified, bilingual data on green projects across the continent to make African climate initiatives more discoverable, credible, and investable. In 2026, the platform will expand to include a matchmaking ecosystem connecting developers, investors, and off-takers, alongside advanced analytics and financing tools to further expand global visibility and accelerate deployment.

TanLIVE Knowledge AI helps nonprofits turn years of reports and insights into searchable, AI-powered services. It aims to enhance and synthesize human expertise, allowing teams to build custom bots that support internal research and public engagement. More than 70 nonprofits currently use the platform to improve access to their knowledge, with significant improvements in efficiency across public engagement, internal research and information sharing.

Through TanLIVE’s cutting-edge technology and collaborative networks, Tencent enables transparent, inclusive, and data-driven climate action at scale. Organizations worldwide are invited to visit tanlive.com to explore the platform’s latest applications and accelerate global collaboration on climate action.

These efforts reflect Tencent’s commitment to the priorities of COP30, particularly elevating climate action, as well as to driving systemic change in partnership with the UNFCCC and global climate leaders.

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Smart Food Program reframes hunger as a logistics problem, rather than a supply issue.

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As states confront SNAP shortfalls amid the federal government shutdown, r4 Technologies reveals that its nonprofit arm, the Smart Food Foundation, has donated its proprietary Smart Food Program to help deliver excess fresh food supplies to families in need.

Over the past week and a half, the Smart Food Foundation, alongside their partners at Sharing Excess, has delivered over 27 tons of fresh, nutritious food to nearly 6,000 families in seven states.

“For too many families, access to nutritious food remains an everyday challenge,” said Paul Breitenbach, CEO of r4 Technologies. “By leveraging AI technology to meet this challenge, we can ensure that fresh food reaches those who need it most.”

The latest deliveries showcase r4’s ability to transform how surplus food is distributed. r4’s Smart Food Program uses artificial intelligence to identify surplus food from retailers in real time and redirect it to food banks and SNAP beneficiaries before it expires. By analyzing supply-chain data and predicting surplus trends, the program will help states move food to where it is needed most, allowing SNAP beneficiaries to access it at a significantly reduced price or, in many cases, for free.

“We don’t have a food-shortage problem in America; we have a getting-food-to-mouths problem,” Breitenbach said. “Each year, 250 million pounds of fresh food are thrown away while families struggle unnecessarily with food insecurity. At its heart, this isn’t a political problem or a supply issue. It’s a logistics problem that our Smart Food Program is perfectly suited to fix.”

By Friday, r4 will have collaborated with the governors and state officials of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, North Carolina and West Virginia, with immediate plans for additional partnerships across more states. 

Seeing food that might have gone to waste reach the hands and tables of those who need it most, is what keeps r4’s mission alive. “Every delivery is a story of community, compassion, and teamwork, and a step towards a future where no good food goes unused,” said Breitenbach. “And we won’t stop until hunger ends.”

About r4 Technologies: r4 Technologies, Inc, created in 2013 by the founders of Priceline, is the pioneer of Cross Enterprise AI. Organizations across commercial and public sectors deploy r4’s AI technology platform to put Decision Advantage in the hands of business users to drive action. The company is based in Ridgefield, CT with operations in New York City, Toronto, Dublin, Austin, Knoxville, Manhattan, KS, and Lawton, OK.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style luxury expeditions, continues to enhance its signature intimate expeditions with the announcement of an inspiring new guest enrichment program exclusively aboard World TravellerMarch 6, 2026 expedition. Atlas is honored to welcome Karim Iliya, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and member of The Explorers Club, and Björk Brynjars, Icelandic sustainability leader and founder of Melta, whose innovative work transforms environmental challenges into regenerative opportunities. Together, the duo will bring a distinctive perspective on exploration, creativity, and conservation, helping guests experience Antarctica through the interconnected lenses of artistry, ecology, and stewardship.

This voyage has been handpicked by Atlas Ocean Voyages’ President and CEO, James A. Rodriguez, as a President’s Preferred Voyage, personally selected to highlight the very best of exploration, artistry, and adventure.

“Karim represents the spirit of modern exploration that Atlas strives to celebrate,” said James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “As a member of The Explorers Club’s Next Generation, he embodies curiosity, courage, and a deep commitment to preserving our planet’s wild places. Likewise, Björk’s pioneering work in Iceland bridges innovation and environmental responsibility, reminding us that the principles of sustainability connect every ecosystem, from the volcanic highlands of Iceland to the frozen frontiers of Antarctica.”

Karim Iliya

A photographer, filmmaker, and whale guide based in Iceland and Hawaii, Karim Iliya has documented wildlife across more than 45 countries. His breathtaking imagery — featured in National Geographic and BBC Earth — captures the profound beauty of whales, seabirds, and polar wildlife.

As co-founder of Kogia, a non-profit media initiative dedicated to marine conservation, Karim uses storytelling to inspire protection of the ocean’s most vulnerable inhabitants. A member of The Explorers Club and part of the prestigious EC50 class of emerging global leaders, Karim was also selected as a crew member for the groundbreaking dearMoon mission to orbit the Moon — reinforcing his place among today’s foremost explorers.

During the voyage, guests will join Karim for a Photography Masterclass, learn about the ethics of capturing nature’s most intimate moments, and embark on a visual journey through his documentation of whales and polar wildlife.

Björk Brynjars

As founder of Melta, Björk Brynjars leads a groundbreaking sustainability movement in Iceland, transforming organic waste into regenerative resources. Her work demonstrates how circular economy practices can restore ecosystems, reduce waste, and empower communities.

In her signature presentation, “From Iceland’s Highlands to Antarctica’s Shores,” Björk explores how stewardship principles transcend geography — connecting the fragile volcanic ecosystems of Iceland to the pristine landscapes of Antarctica. Through her work, guests will gain a renewed understanding of the global threads that unite environmental care and conservation.

Onboard Enrichment Highlights

• Photography Masterclass with Karim Iliya – Techniques for capturing motion, light, and wildlife in polar conditions, with optional bonus sessions during inclement weather days.
• Conservation in Action with Björk Brynjars – An intimate dialogue on sustainability, circular systems, and community-driven change, with an optional extended session.
• Fireside Panel: “Art, Exploration, and the Future of Wild Places” – A moderated conversation with Karim, Björk, and the Atlas Expedition Team.
• Expedition Finale – A curated showcase of guest photography and reflections, celebrating exploration, creativity, and the power of travel to inspire change.

Throughout the journey, Karim and Björk will join Zodiac excursions, wildlife watches, and deck observations — engaging guests in real-time conversations about ecology, exploration, and the delicate balance of nature. This collaboration reflects Atlas Ocean Voyages’ dedication to creating meaningful, immersive experiences that go beyond discovery — inspiring connection, creativity, and conservation in the world’s most extraordinary destinations.

Guest fares start at $13,582 per person, including 20% Bonus Savings for a limited time. Guests may also enhance their voyage with the Explorer’s Choice offer — selecting one complimentary amenity: $2,000 Air Credit, a Complimentary Land Program in Buenos Aires, or Unlimited Wi-Fi.

For information and reservations, guests can visit our latest offers here, call a travel advisor or 1.844.442.8527, or visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram: facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages or instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages.

About Atlas Ocean Voyages

Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxury expedition cruise line offering highly curated journeys to some of the world’s most captivating destinations—including Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. Guests sail aboard a fleet of state-of-the-art expedition yachts, each featuring fewer than 100 elegantly appointed suites and staterooms to ensure an intimate, highly personalized, all-inclusive onboard experience. Atlas Ocean Voyages is designed for discerning explorers, offering year-round expeditions that include Polar, Epicurean, and Cultural experiences. Each journey is carefully crafted to provide immersive and meaningful travel experiences, complete with expert-led enrichment activities throughout the year.

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DOVER, Del., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has been recognized as Employer Champion of the Year for Kent County by the Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and State Rehabilitation Council. This recognition celebrates employers who go above and beyond to promote accessibility and inclusion in the workplace and to help build equitable environments where all employees can succeed. It underscores Chesapeake Utilities’ commitment to employees and our communities and our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where every team member at all levels across the company can reach new heights.

“Being recognized as Employer Champion of the Year is an incredible honor for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation,” said Jeff Householder, chair of the board, president and CEO. “This award reflects our commitment to a people-first approach where an inclusive workplace is a natural part of our values-based culture built on respect, collaboration and the unwavering belief that we are stronger together. Through initiatives like our DiverseAbilities ERG, we’re creating meaningful spaces for employees to share ideas and support one another. We’re proud to stand alongside organizations that share this commitment and deeply appreciate the Delaware Department of Labor and the Arc of Delaware for recognizing our efforts.”

The Company’s DiverseAbilities Employee Resource Group (ERG) plays a pivotal role in fostering empathy, inclusion and advocacy of different levels of ability (both seen and unseen) within Chesapeake Utilities and the communities they serve. The ERG actively champions inclusion through impactful community engagement. Examples of some of the group’s service initiatives include volunteering at the Special Olympics Delaware State Bowling Tournament, where employees served as lane coaches to motivate and celebrate athletes, and organizing a Volunteer Day at The Sunshine Foundation Dream Village, supporting children with life-threatening illnesses.  The group also participated in the Freedom from Seizures 5K to raise awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware, and joined the Eagles Autism Challenge 5K, collectively raising over $8,000 to advance autism research. Members also serve in efforts outside of group activities, such as co-training the Delaware Special Olympics powerlifting team.

“This recognition is deeply meaningful to our team and to me personally,” said Stacie Roberts, vice president of corporate governance, founder of Chesapeake Utilities’ Arc of Delaware employment program and corporate sponsor of the DiverseAbilities ERG. “When we embrace a people-centric culture, we create an environment where every voice is valued, every perspective is welcomed and every individual is empowered to contribute. Employees across the organization actively engage in meaningful community initiatives that raise awareness and celebrate the abilities and resilience of individuals. Our employees are making a lasting impact both within and beyond the workplace by extending time, resources and services to individuals and families throughout our communities.”

The award was presented during a ceremony hosted by the Delaware Department of Labor’s DVR and State Rehabilitation Council, which honored employers, employees and team members advancing abilities, inclusion and employment opportunities for all. 

About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.

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Transformational gift will result in the creation of a new, state-of-the-art facility, which will be named the Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Program for Clinical Education.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Powerhouse philanthropists, investors, and change makers, Kwanza Jones, Cardozo Class of 1999, and José E. Feliciano, commit $6 million to the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. The philanthropic investment will support a major renovation and expansion of the law school’s clinical education program and facilities. This gift will ensure students gain hands-on experience that extends far beyond theory while strengthening the school’s service to New York City communities.

The transformative gift will create a new, state-of-the-art facility, which will be named the Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Program for Clinical Education. The new spaces will include modern offices for faculty and staff, collaborative work areas, and dignified meeting rooms for clients. These upgrades will ensure that Cardozo’s students and faculty have the resources to continue their vital pro bono legal work.

This commitment builds on Jones’ and Feliciano’s close ties with Cardozo in recent years. In 2024, Jones was honored at the 14th Annual BALLSA (Black, Asian & Latino Law Students Association) Alumni Celebration for her leadership and commitment to equity. That event raised a record $60,000, funding four scholarships for students who have overcome hardship and contributed to the diversity of the student body. Later that year, she performed a moving rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” at the school’s Kukin Center for Conflict Resolution’s Peace Gala in tribute to Professor Lela Love, founder of Cardozo’s Kukin Center for Conflict Resolution, and one of Jones’ mentors during her time at the law school.

Jones’ and Feliciano’s consistent engagement underscores not only their dedication to Cardozo’s mission but also their investment in its students and community.

“Our goal is to boost humans and elevate humanity,” said Jones and Feliciano. This is an investment in that mission, creating a powerful multiplier effect where students gain essential skills and communities receive the legal support they need.

Jones, who earned her Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo in 1999 and participated in the Mediation Clinic during her time as a student, emphasized how her own experience underscored the value of applied learning. “The clinic programs at Cardozo provided me with hands-on, real-world practice that helped me sharpen my skills in problem-solving, mediating conflict, and advocating for justice,” she said. “It has had a lasting influence on my work and life. I’m proud to give back to a law school that supports my vision for a better future.”

The ripple effect of this impact investment extends well beyond the Cardozo campus. By expanding opportunities for students to engage in meaningful clinical work, the law school strengthens its ability to provide pro bono legal services to those most in need, protecting rights and reaffirming humanity.

“This is a transformative gift that will touch the lives of our students for generations,” said Melanie Leslie ’91, Dean of Cardozo School of Law. “Kwanza is a tribute to the spirit of Cardozo. Throughout her career, she has challenged herself and others to create opportunities and inspire change. She and José share a vision for access to justice and educational equity. We are deeply grateful for their support.”

Through their Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative, the couple continues to advance their mission of boosting humanity by focusing on education, entrepreneurship, equity, and empowerment. Their $6 million commitment to Cardozo is both a continuation of their philanthropic legacy and a powerful extension of their mission—one that strengthens institutions, uplifts communities, and builds a better future.

About Kwanza Jones And José E. Feliciano 

Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano are life and business partners. In 2014, they founded the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative, a private family office dedicated to creating meaningful impact through strategic investments and transformative philanthropy. Guided by a commitment to purpose-driven initiatives, they invest in and partner with nonprofits and for-profits with a key focus on four pillars: education, entrepreneurship, equity, and empowerment. Believing that access to capital drives inclusive opportunity, Jones and Feliciano have personally committed over $250 million to these efforts.

Kwanza Jones is a nine-time Billboard-charting artist, investor, and speaker whose leadership has extended across nonprofits and corporate boards, including The Apollo Theater, Susan G. Komen, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and Bennett College. She brings energy and creativity to every stage she steps onto—whether public or private.

José E. Feliciano is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake Capital. He is on the board of directors of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stanford Board of Trustees, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino, J. Paul Getty Trust, and LA28, the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, reflecting his commitment to education and cultural advancement.

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20 additional pioneering companies unite to invest in ecosystem restoration and resilience beyond their own supply chains.

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mad Agriculture has surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal to launch their Wilding Pilot: a three-year initiative that will restore over 1,000 acres of marginal cropland in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area into thriving native ecosystems. In collaboration with Whole Foods Market, the pilot will restore wildlife habitat in ways that support farmers and strengthen the resiliency of America’s farmland.

The pilot represents the first phase of the Wild Grid, a 50-year regenerative agriculture strategy to restore biodiversity and increase climate resilience across 65 million acres of U.S. farmland. Fueled by Whole Foods Market’s $500,000 matching grant, 20 leading food and beverage brands and a leading food distributor joined forces to make the vision a reality, marking an unprecedented coalition of companies investing in biodiversity restoration beyond their own supply chains.

“It’s so exciting and heartening to see food companies recognizing biodiversity as the foundation of a resilient food future,” said Elizabeth Candelario, Chief Strategy Officer at Mad Agriculture. “This partnership reflects the kind of bold action Wilding is designed to inspire: one that invests not in isolated fixes, but in the living systems that make healthy food possible.”

WHY THIS MATTERS

Scientists say we need to keep about 20 to 25 percent of farmland as natural habitat [1]. Doing so builds biodiversity, which also helps farmers enhance productivity and ecosystem health. Without it, we lose crucial benefits nature provides, like bees pollinating crops, beneficial insects eating pests, and plants holding soil in place so it doesn’t wash away.

There’s another problem: our parks and nature reserves are too spread out. When animals and plants need to relocate due to shifting weather patterns, they cannot reach the next safe habitat, effectively stranding them. This disrupts ecological flows by blocking seed dispersal, animal migration, and water movement. This doesn’t just hurt individual areas, it damages wildlife, biodiversity, and water quality across entire regions.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH

That’s where Wilding comes in. Instead of setting aside big chunks of land for conservation, the initiative connects habitats by transforming the marginal edges of farms—the rocky corners, flood-prone strips, and low-producing, less profitable areas. These become bridges between larger wildlife habitat areas. Unlike traditional conservation, Wilding doesn’t separate nature from farming. It weaves them together so both can thrive.

STARTING IN WISCONSIN

The three-year pilot focuses on Wisconsin’s Driftless Area—a region of rolling hills and valleys in the southwest where some rare native prairie still survives. The plan is to begin transforming over 1,000 acres of underperforming cropland into thriving native grasslands and pastures. By planting prairie, adding rotational grazing, and connecting private farms with public lands and utility corridors, the initiative aims to restore the natural systems that support healthy soil, pollinators, clean water, and wildlife. Wilding is good for the land and the ledger, as it has the potential to open new income streams for farmers.

This pilot is just the beginning. The long-term vision includes 20% of all U.S. cropland converted into connected corridors where nature and agriculture thrive together.

“We’re designing landscapes where biodiversity isn’t an afterthought—it’s an asset,” said Omar de Kok-Mercado, Director of Wilding at Mad Agriculture. “We’re beginning to rebuild the connective tissue of the continent by creating corridors of life that support farmers and inspire innovation. This could be the beginning of America’s next great infrastructure project, built through collaboration with those who work the land and care for its future.”

WHO’S INVOLVED

Whole Foods Market kicked things off with a $500,000 matching challenge. Then 20 companies stepped up: Adams Group, Ancient Nutrition,Applegate, Bel Brands USA, Bob’s Red Mill, KIND, Little Sesame, Mariannes,MegaFood,New Belgium Brewing, Oatly, OLIPOP, Patagonia Provisions,The Campbell’s Company,TreeHouse Foods,UNFI, UNFI Foundation, west~bourne, Yerba MadreandYogi Tea. Together, they unlocked and surpassed the full match.

The technical partners — including Meadowlark Organics Community Mill, Southern Driftless Grasslands, Wild Farm Alliance, Savanna Institute, and Adaptive Restoration — are providing region-specific expertise in perennial agriculture, habitat design, restoration ecology, and farm-based implementation. They support planning, ecological assessments, seeding and planting strategies, and long-term monitoring to ensure successful integration of perennials into working landscapes.

The Wilding pilot builds on commitments outlined in Whole Foods Market’s 2024 Impact Report, where it’s featured as a key part of the company’s climate and nature strategy. Together with Mad Agriculture, Whole Foods Market is creating a blueprint that could be scaled across the entire country.

“At Whole Foods Market, we believe the future of food depends on healthy, functioning ecosystems. Wilding represents a fundamental shift in how we think about food system resilience by focusing on restoring full ecosystems that strengthen all of agriculture,” said Caitlin Leibert, Vice President of Sustainability at Whole Foods Market. “We’re proud to pioneer this coalition and demonstrate what’s possible when the industry comes together.”

ABOUT MAD AGRICULTURE

Mad Agriculture
 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 with the mission to create a regenerative revolution in agriculture and works toward a vision of an Earth where land, sea, and people thrive together forever. We work from heart to head, poetry to science, financing to markets, and soil to shelf, taking a holistic and collaborative approach to supporting farmers and ranchers. Along with our sister companies Mad Capital and Mad Markets, we meet producers where they are on their journey. Alongside our on-the-ground land and business support, we amplify stories from the field and food system with the goal of building a cultural movement.

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ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HaloMD today announced its partnership with Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, adding its support to the foundation’s ALL IN for Mental Health program. The new partnership will help the Foundation address stigma and improve access to mental health care for those on the front lines of medicine by capturing and sharing stories from healthcare workers across the country. HaloMD is committed to sustaining independent physician practices and the individual healthcare professionals who make this possible, viewing the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation’s work on mental health as necessary and critical to that commitment.

The ALL IN for Mental Health initiative is a national campaign that brings together healthcare organizations, leaders, and advocates to ensure every health worker can access mental health care safely and confidentially. The program works to normalize seeking help, remove barriers in licensing and credentialing processes, and strengthen support systems for professionals experiencing burnout or mental distress.

“Healthcare workers dedicate their lives to caring for others—often at great personal cost,” said Alla Laroque, President of HaloMD. “Burnout, stress, anxiety, and trauma are taking their toll on the professionals who care for and cure us. HaloMD is proud to help work toward a culture where mental health care is viewed as a sign of strength, not weakness through our partnership with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation.”

The new partnership will directly support the Foundation’s goal to reach 40,000 healthcare workers with resources, stories, and advocacy that foster systemic change and combat the stigma surrounding mental health care in medicine.

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation is the leading nonprofit focused exclusively on improving the wellbeing and mental health of healthcare workers. Founded in memory of Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency physician who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization drives change through evidence-based programs, policy advocacy, and coalition building. Its work has led to federal legislation such as the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which creates access to nationwide initiatives supporting clinician wellbeing and is currently awaiting congressional reauthorization.

“This partnership with HaloMD is a powerful demonstration of what is means to be ALL IN for Mental Health,” said Corey Feist, Co-Founder and CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. “This collaboration deepens our impact in improving access to confidential mental health care for our health workers and brings us closer to a stronger system that fundamentally prioritizes the mental health of the people who care for us.”

For more information about the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation and the ALL IN for Mental Health program, visit www.drlornabreen.org/allinformentalhealth.

About HaloMD


HaloMD
 is the leading authority in Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) under the federal No Surprises Act and state balance billing laws. Built exclusively for IDR, HaloMD delivers fair reimbursement and financial sustainability through proprietary technology, advanced analytics, and deep specialty expertise across emergency medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, surgery, and air ambulance. The company is privately owned and operated and currently supports thousands of healthcare providers—from small independent practices to hospitals and health systems—helping them achieve fair and reasonable reimbursement and remain financially sustainable so they can continue delivering the critical care their patients and communities rely on.

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