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<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="206e5494-7c99-4485-9851-05c0a02c53cc" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/hurricanefrancine_entergy_091624.jpg" width="640" height="675" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Drew Angelloz, Entergy operations coordinator, and Timothy Santos, Entergy distribution dispatch supervisor, and Felton Coleman, Entergy Louisiana distribution control center manager, are pictured in the switch room at the Louisiana Distribution Operations Center in Baton Rouge.</figcaption></figure>Three days after Hurricane Francine made landfall, Felton Coleman, manager of Entergy’s Louisiana Distribution Operations Center, stood in a Baton Rouge facility that few know about but that plays a crucial role in restoring power after storms. With hands on the table, Coleman listened intently as his team discussed the latest steps being taken to help restore power to customers across Louisiana.

“Everything dealing with Entergy’s electric distribution system in Louisiana flows through here,” Coleman explained. “It’s the nerve center and the heartbeat of our grid. We’re managing a huge amount of information to ensure restoration efforts move efficiently and, most importantly, safely for the frontline workers in the field.”

Inside what Coleman calls the “switch room” and “operating floor,” workers sit in front of large computer screens that display real-time data on Entergy’s electric grid. Brightly colored lines and shapes flash across the screens, giving them instant visibility into the system across the state. In these rooms, dozens of employees analyze the data and coordinate next steps in the restoration process.

During storm recovery, the operations center is divided into sections that each focus on different regions affected by outages. Operations coordinators, floor leads and supervisors collaborate to form a chain of command, assessing outages and determining how best to address them.

Breakers and smart devices located at the top of utility poles relay information back to the center, giving the team a real-time view of field conditions. Two-way communication flows constantly between operators at the center and crews in the field. Crews assess the damage, and if necessary, request “switching orders” — a sequence of steps taken to safely deenergize or isolate parts of the grid so that tree trimmers and lineworkers can safely remove debris, make repairs and restore power.
<img alt="An employee writing on a piece of paper in an office setting." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="969adb9b-fbe7-42a8-888b-91f76008d081" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/stormcrew3_entergy_091624.jpg" width="400" class="align-center" height="441" loading="lazy" />Thanks to the teamwork between frontline workers and those behind the scenes, Entergy has impressively restored power to more than 90% of customers in less than three days after Francine. “It takes everyone, those in the field and at our command centers, working together in unison with our control centers toward the same goal of getting the lights back on,” said Coleman.

Much like the crews on the ground, the employees at the distribution operations center work 16-hour days and play a crucial role in the restoration effort. “When a storm hits, it’s a commitment to being here until every customer has power back ON,” Coleman added.

But it’s not just the workers at the distribution operations center who are the hidden heroes of the storm restoration process. Behind every lineworker or tree trimmer, there are hundreds of employees, contractors and support personnel working in various command centers across Entergy’s service territory. Teams from planning, resource management, logistics and customer service ensure that frontline workers have meals, lodging, fuel and the necessary supplies to complete their assignments.

At its peak, Entergy’s storm response team for Francine swelled to more than 8,000 people, all working together to help customers regain a sense of normalcy.

Behind the Scenes: Hidden Heroes Supporting Entergy’s Storm Restoration Efforts

<img alt="3 people meeting" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d1833c0-f4e2-4a48-817b-3a760d39af03" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/1726232121040_Elanco_91624.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/compassion-pets-people-complexity-dr-emily-swiniarski-jeff-simmons-cmrvc/?trackingId=k4X5RhvcSCK66blMoZB6Rw%3D%3D" target="_blank">Shared Table newsletter</a>

Odds are high that as you read this your pet is snuggled next to you – with more than <a href="https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/01/18/five-emerging-trends-in-pet-health-care-for-2024-and-beyond/" target="_blank">65% of Americans owning a pet</a> and <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/07/07/about-half-us-of-pet-owners-say-their-pets-are-as-much-a-part-of-their-family-as-a-human-member/" target="_blank">97% of those pet owners considering them as family</a>. As our bonds with our companion animals deepen, so does our expectation of care – and key to this are veterinarians.

In this Shared Table newsletter, we explore the path of two veterinarians – what got them into the profession to the very real, complex challenges they are facing today. I recently visited <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/anti-cruelty/" target="_blank">Anti-Cruelty</a>, Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society, and sat down with Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-swiniarski-968831a2/" id="ember58" target="_blank">Emily Swiniarski</a>, Medical Director of Anti-Cruelty and Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-schnitker-095b264/" id="ember59" target="_blank">Amanda Schnitker</a>, Hospital Director at Companion Animal Hospital River North and Uptown Animal Hospital, both a part of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptown-animal-hospital/" target="_blank">Uptown Animal Hospital, INC</a>.

Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda shared what inspired them to pursue a veterinary career – from helping an injured animal on the road to shadowing at a vet clinic to see animal surgeries. Their stories highlight the need for more moments that inspire the next generation to follow in their paths.

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Best Quote: “You get in for the animals and you realize it’s about the people.”
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Our conversation shifted gears to the obstacles veterinarians face – a major one being the ongoing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown period. While we live in a post-pandemic world today, veterinarians are living with a ripple effect that exacerbated many existing challenges veterinarians face daily – compassion fatigue, shortage of veterinarians and technical staff and visit decline tied to new competitive care models, like online pharmacies and urgent care veterinary hospitals that gained momentum during the pandemic.

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Moment to Remember: A day in the life of a veterinarian is a gnarly reality – from an emergency surgery to the shelter veterinarians MacGyver’ing solutions – veterinarians are in the trenches to provide animals with the care they deserve.
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Beyond managing the health of our pets, veterinarians also manage pet owners’ emotions, expectations, devastations – it’s about people. At <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco/" target="_blank">Elanco</a> we say, Making Animals’ Lives Better, Makes Life Better – and without veterinarians this can’t happen. That’s why Elanco shows up every day for veterinarians, working to bring both the partnership and business expertise and an innovative portfolio that address some of their most challenging unmet needs – from parvovirus and pain to diabetes to itchy dogs. Despite the challenges veterinarians face, it’s clear Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda find deep fulfillment in their work – especially in the moments that involve direct care and connection with animals and their owners.

Huge thanks to all of our veterinary professionals. What you do is so important. I’m inspired by Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda, their optimism balanced in reality as well as the possibilities they see for the next generation of veterinarians.

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Big Takeaway: Deep appreciation for the profound shift in perspective that veterinarians experience in their profession. Initially drawn to veterinary medicine out of a love for animals, these professionals often find their work is more about managing the emotional and practical needs of pet owners. Veterinarians must balance providing high-quality care to animals with addressing the emotional complexities and expectations of the people who care for them – while not burning out their teams or themselves. Truly no small feat!
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Want to hear about the gnarly reality veterinarians face and about a projectile ball, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpWKCmFzQGI" target="_blank">watch the full conversation here on YouTube</a>.

Compassion, Pets, People, Complexity: Dr. Emily Swiniarski & Dr. Amanda Schnitker

Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, today released its 2023 <a href="https://www.organon.com/esg/" target="_blank">Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report</a>.

Central to its mission to advance the health of women, the company focuses its ESG efforts on three core areas: Advancing Her Equity, innovating to support and expand access to women’s health solutions and advancing gender equity inside and outside Organon; Protecting Her Planet, working to implement environmentally responsible practices and long-term sustainability initiatives; and Building Her Trust, continuing to uphold the highest levels of ethics and integrity among business operations.

“Our achievements in innovation, access and environmental stewardship reflect our unwavering dedication to creating a better and healthier every day for every woman,” said Kevin Ali, Organon CEO. “We are proud of the strides we have made toward our ESG goals. We remain committed to advancing women’s health, ensuring our actions today create a healthier and more equitable future for patients everywhere."

Highlights of Organon's progress and achievements across ESG core focus areas include:

<ul><li>Advancing Her Equity

	<ul><li>Accelerated progress in innovating for women's health: Successfully completed nine transactions, including two in 2023: A strategic investment in Claria Medical, a privately held company developing an investigational medical device being studied for use during minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures; and an agreement with Eli Lilly in Europe aimed at building on strong commercial expertise in central nervous system disorders. Organon continues to identify, evaluate and invest in partnerships to unlock options that support and address women’s unmet needs.</li>
		<li>Helped prevent unintended pregnancies: Surpassed the halfway point of the company’s goal to help prevent an estimated 120 million unintended pregnancies by 2030 through the Her Promise Access Initiative. To date, Organon helped prevent approximately 65 million unintended pregnancies and provided more than 54 million women and girls in low- and middle-income countries affordable access to contraceptive options.</li>
		<li>Advanced gender equity: Female representation in roles at director-level and above increased to 47%, up from 43% three years ago, making progress towards the company’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&amp;B) goals. In addition, Organon achieved 100% balance in pay equity, validated through pay equity studies conducted by external economic and legal experts in nine of our largest markets [1] for similarly situated female and male employees in equivalent positions [2].</li>
	</ul></li>
	<li>Protecting Her Planet
	<ul><li>Reduced Scope 1 and 2: Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions [3] by 6.6% against a 2020 baseline. To continue these emissions reductions, Organon is entering into a virtual purchase power agreement with Schneider Electric to secure renewable electricity for manufacturing sites in Oss, Netherlands, and Heist, Belgium, for the next 10 years, starting in December 2025.</li>
		<li>Exceeded recycling goal: Reused, recycled or otherwise used beneficially [4] 93% of operational waste from Organon’s six manufacturing sites, surpassing the 2025 goal of 80%.</li>
	</ul></li>
	<li>Building Her Trust
	<ul><li>Maintained gender equity in governance: Maintained a Board composition of nearly 70% women since Organon’s founding in 2021, with two-thirds (66%) of its standing Board committees chaired by women.</li>
	</ul></li>
</ul>“Since our launch as an independent company three years ago, we have made significant progress against our ESG commitments and vision to advance the complete health of women at all stages of her life journey,” said Carrie Cox, Chairman, Organon’s Board of Directors. “We believe by advancing the health of women, we advance the health of society. I’m energized by the progress we’ve made and what’s to come as we continue to innovate to improve the lives of women around the world.”

To learn more about Organon’s ESG strategy and progress, visit Organon’s ESG microsite at <a href="https://www.organon.com/esg/" target="_blank">https://www.organon.com/esg/</a>.

About Organon

<a href="https://www.organon.com/" target="_blank">Organon</a> is an independent global healthcare company with a strategy to help improve the health of women throughout their lives. Organon’s diverse portfolio offers more than 60 medicines and products in women’s health, biosimilars, and a large franchise of established medicines across a range of therapeutic areas. In addition to Organon’s current products, the company invests in innovative solutions and research to drive future growth opportunities in women’s health and biosimilars. In addition, Organon is pursuing opportunities to collaborate with biopharmaceutical partners and innovators looking to commercialize their products by leveraging its scale and agile presence in fast growing international markets.

Organon has a global footprint with significant scale and geographic reach, world-class commercial capabilities, and approximately 10,000 employees with headquarters located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

For more information, visit <a href="https://www.organon.com/" target="_blank">http://www.organon.com</a> and connect with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/organon/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/organonllc/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/OrganonLLC" target="_blank">X (formerly known as Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OrganonLLC" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

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Some statements and disclosures in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about expectations regarding the drug as a treatment for dysmenorrhea, as well trials and regulatory approvals for the drug. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “foresees” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “will” or words of similar meaning. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Organon’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Organon’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings, available at the SEC’s Internet site (<a href="https://www.sec.gov/" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>).

[1] Australia, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. 
[2] Adjusted to account for legitimate labor economic factors. 
[3] Including biogenic emissions. 
[4] Otherwise used beneficially includes composting and incinerated with heat recovery.

Organon Media Relations <a href="mailto:media@organon.com" target="_blank">media@organon.com</a>

Organon Issues 2023 ESG Report, Highlighting Strides in Women’s Health Equity and Environmental Stewardship

<img alt="2 teachers at a India Stem event" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ef04fac6-ab89-49a5-9398-cfd1cf9b1624" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/India%20STEM_AMD_91124.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="829" loading="lazy" />In India, there is growing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor industry. But due to the limited access to quality education, and financial constraints that many young people face, there are educational gaps.

For AMD, a skilled, resilient, and diverse workforce is essential, and to create this, we partner with organizations to support young people in their careers. Two of our initiatives in 2023 aimed to increase the employability and income prospects of disadvantaged youth and to encourage students to pursue a STEM education.

In partnership with United Way of Delhi, AMD supported the Special Workforce Development in Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) program. Over the course of six months, more than 200 people aged 18 to 29 from socio-economically underserved communities received 300 hours of structured training and apprenticeship, focused on providing practical skills essential for the sector.

Following an admissions process, participants attended counseling sessions, site visits to relevant institutions, and a comprehensive three-month ESDM course, with training ranging from industrial electronic product design to testing and measurement instruments application.

AMD also supports and empowers students in India through our partnerships with ten NGOs in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore to champion STEM education and foster transformative change. Through 13 projects strategically implemented at 142 Government schools and 7 Government colleges in 2023, over 32,000 students gained a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and learned to build robots.

The projects include EcosySTEM, led by Quest Alliance, a nonprofit trust that enables self-learning, which resulted in a 30% increase in parent-teacher meeting attendance, and Robotics in Academics, led by Soham Academy of Human Excellence, where over 5,000 school children learned robotics. AMD also partnered with the United Way of Delhi on the STEM Lab on Wheels initiative, in collaboration with the Education Department of Government of National Capital Territory of in Delhi, to close STEM education gaps for socio–economically underserved communities in urban and rural areas.

As well as imparting knowledge, these projects also nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, paving the way for a brighter and more innovative future.

Read more at <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/digital-impact.html" target="_blank">https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/digital-impact.html</a>.

<a href="https://www.amd.com/content/dam/amd/en/documents/corporate/cr/corporate-responsibility-report.pdf" target="_blank">Originally published in AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report</a>.

AMD in India: Harnessing the Transformative Power of Collaboration To Boost STEM Education

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.

Key takeaways include:

<ul><li>58% decrease in GHG emissions from our 2014 base year, equivalent to 24 million metric tons of CO2</li>
	<li>$7.2 MM in donations, relief efforts, grants, and employee-matched donations</li>
	<li>Top decile safety performance</li>
	<li>54% Board of Directors’ ethnic or gender diversity</li>
	<li>Recipient of HRO Today’s Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year, Lifetime Achievement</li>
</ul>Media Contact <a href="mailto:Chevalier.gray@nrg.com" target="_blank">Chevalier Gray</a> 
832-763-3454

<a href="https://www.nrg.com/assets/documents/sustainability/2023-nrg-sustainability-report.pdf" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Read More</a>

2023 NRG Sustainability Report: Leading the Energy Transition

Abbott's <a href="https://www.abbott.com/content/dam/corp/abbott/en-us/hub-new/Abbott-2023-Global-Sustainability-Report-June-2024.pdf" target="_blank">2023 Global Sustainability Report</a> tracks progress towards the global healthcare company’s 2030 Sustainability Plan goals to deliver strong sustainability performance across its operations – supporting the company’s central focus of helping more people in more places to live their healthiest possible lives.

Innovating for Access in Health

Innovation is meaningless if it doesn’t reach the people who need it. That’s why expanding access and affordability of care is central to Abbott’s goal to improve the lives of one in every three people on Earth each year by 2030.

The company’s <a href="https://www.abbott.com/content/dam/corp/abbott/en-us/hub-new/Abbott-2023-Global-Sustainability-Report-June-2024.pdf#page=16" target="_blank">Access and Affordability Design Principles</a>, which have been integrated across Abbott’s businesses since 2022, help identify opportunities to expand the reach of Abbott’s life-changing technologies. Abbott also works across its businesses and in partnership with others to remove the barriers that stand in the way of good health, in communities around the world. A few examples of this work:

<ul><li>Because more than 80% of people who need a pacemaker require pacing in two chambers of the heart, Abbott introduced the world’s first device to offer beat-to-beat wireless communication and synchronization between two leadless pacemakers, each of which is smaller than a triple-A battery – opening access to leadless pacing for millions of people.</li>
	<li>We announced an agreement that will provide greater access to biosimilar medicines for more people in key emerging markets, together with global biotech leader mAbxience.</li>
	<li>In Tanzania, Abbott and Abbott Fund worked with the government to expand the reach of emergency medicine to nearly 1.3 million people – the latest results from more than 20 years of partnership. The <a href="https://www.abbott.com/content/dam/corp/abbott/en-us/hub-new/Abbott-2023-Global-Sustainability-Report-June-2024.pdf" target="_blank">cover of this year’s report</a> features the program’s 2023 graduates in emergency medicine, reflecting our ongoing commitment to building local healthcare capacity.</li>
</ul>Sustainability in Everything We Do

To innovate for greater access and affordability in health, we’ve integrated sustainability principles across our business. This is helping us make solid progress toward the goals outlined in our 2030 plan – from protecting a healthy environment, to building the workforce of tomorrow. A few examples of this work:

<ul><li>In the past year, Abbott achieved a 7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, making good progress toward our goal of a 30% reduction from our 2018 baseline, and established a $15 million annual environmental sustainability capital fund to support energy efficiency projects. We reduced our water use by 3% overall, and four sites achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification. We also increased the number of sites sending zero waste to landfill to 53 globally.</li>
	<li>In our 2030 plan, we set a goal to create 1 million development and job opportunities for current and future employees and to create opportunities in STEM programs and internships for 100,000 young people. In 2023, we were already exceeding our expected progress – so we’re now doubling those goals for 2030.</li>
</ul>See Abbott’s full <a href="https://www.abbott.com/content/dam/corp/abbott/en-us/hub-new/Abbott-2023-Global-Sustainability-Report-June-2024.pdf" target="_blank">2023 Global Sustainability Report</a> for more details on these areas – and to learn more about how we responsibly connect data, technology and care, strengthen our global supply chain and deliver product quality.

Putting Health at the Center of Sustainability: Abbott Reports on Progress in Expanding Health Access, Broader 2030 Plan Performance

<img alt="A person receiving an energy saving kit at the event." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="019913af-049a-4869-bc92-b093d46d1314" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/billassistance_entergy_091924.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />NEW ORLEANS, September 20, 2024 /CSRwire/ - With soaring high temperatures this summer, Entergy donated $3 million to help its low-income customers become more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills. Through Entergy’s “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners. The company also launched Single Stop, a free program that helps households in need access financial assistance and more.

“We are deeply committed to empowering our customers, especially during challenging times like the summer heat,” said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “Through our ‘Beat the Heat’ program and our partnerships with local organizations, we’re helping our neighbors stay safe, cool and reduce their energy expenses. We’re proud to provide ongoing support to those who need it most in the communities we serve.”
<img alt="Volunteers with an open laptop talking to two seated people across from them." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8368995d-a227-4627-9f97-8bb30da48828" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/popupevent_entergy_091924.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />For 23 years, Entergy has partnered with local organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to ease the burden of hot summer temperatures resulting in increased usage and higher energy costs for our most vulnerable customers. Year after year, this collaborative program provides customers with energy bill assistance, tools and resources, and support during the critical summer months. Through this program the company:

<ul><li>Donated more than $2.8 million in funds from Entergy shareholders, employees and customers to <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/" target="_blank">The Power to Care program</a>, which provides energy bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.  
	 </li>
	<li>Provided 3 million customers with free access to Single Stop, an online resource that connects households in need with financial assistance and more. More than 8,000 Entergy customers completed the Single Stop screening, which identified more than $61 million in potential financial aid and other resources.  
	 </li>
	<li>Awarded more than $83,250 in grants to vulnerable customers to provide free resources like electric fans and home weatherization kits.  
	 </li>
	<li>Donated $25,000 to local organizations that weatherized homes for customers in need.  
	 </li>
	<li>Held Entergy Navigators fairs in underserved communities, providing customers with assistance and resources to help manage their bills, energy efficiency kits, pro bono legal aid, Kids to College savings accounts and more.  
	 </li>
	<li>Provided more than 3,900 free electric fans to help customers beat high temperatures and save on electricity bills throughout the summer.  
	 </li>
	<li>Distributed over 900 energy efficiency kits to customers. The kits included money-saving LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips, bathroom faucet aerators and V-seal weather-stripping.  
	 </li>
	<li>Over 200 low-income homes were weatherproofed during neighborhood sweeps that were held in select, underserved communities.</li>
</ul><img alt="A group posed by stacks of fans in boxes." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fcc3f069-ca37-4e35-9ae1-f168ceed64a1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fans_entergy_091924.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />Savings programs and bill help

Entergy offers several energy efficiency and bill help programs, including:

<ul><li>Our newly launched <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/" target="_blank">Bill Toolkit website</a> connects customers to bill management, energy efficiency and financial assistance resources. This new resource helps customers explore simple ways they can lower their electricity use and costs.  
	 </li>
	<li><a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/" target="_blank">The Power to Care program</a> provides emergency bill payment help to older adults and customers with disabilities.  
	 </li>
	<li>Our partnership with <a href="https://app.singlestop.org/entergy/" target="_blank">Single Stop</a> helps build pathways out of poverty by connecting our customers to available resources in a one-stop site. Single Stop makes it easy for customers to check if they qualify for financial assistance and connects them with opportunities for education, counseling, training and support.  
	 </li>
	<li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/login/" target="_blank">myAdvisor</a> lets customers track their energy usage and alerts them on how much power they use each day.  
	 </li>
	<li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/levelbill" target="_blank">Level Billing</a> allows customers to “level out” spikes in seasonal energy use, making their energy bills more consistent every month.  
	 </li>
	<li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/makepayment" target="_blank">Payment arrangements</a> for customers needing flexibility with paying their energy bill.</li>
</ul>Entergy is dedicated to ensuring all customers have access to the resources and support they need to stay safe and comfortable year-round. To learn more about our customer assistance programs, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/" target="_blank">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a>.
<img alt="Volunteers hand out bags to others." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="95ecdc48-9a7e-420b-b9d9-71b6268d8edc" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/bags_entergy_091924.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at <a href="https://www.entergy.com/" target="_blank">entergy.com</a> and connect with <a href="https://www.entergynewsroom.com/social/" target="_blank">@Entergy</a> on social media. #WePowerLife
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With soaring high temperatures this summer, Entergy donated $3 million to help its low-income customers become more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills. 

Entergy Provides $3M To Help Vulnerable Customers “Beat the Heat” and Save Money This Summer

<img alt="Students and adults in matching green vests meet in a circle outside a building in a rural area." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1a036d7b-317d-483c-ab7e-cadc4a7adf31" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AgEducation_griffithfoods_080224.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="768" loading="lazy" />Griffith Foods Brazil is sprouting positive change. Partnering with ETEC, a public technical school in Jundiaí City, we’re empowering the next generation of agricultural technicians with the knowledge of regenerative agriculture.

Griffith Foods volunteers – students, teachers, and staff – joined forces to plant an agroforestry system, transforming the school grounds into a real-life regenerative agriculture laboratory as a dedicated learning space for 120 students in the program. According to the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education organization, agroforestry is an alternative farming system that integrates shrubs with crops or livestock and is a type of regenerative agriculture system. The students learned in the new agroforestry regenerative agriculture laboratory and through theoretical education.

This initiative is a game-changer; from 2024 onward, every graduating agricultural technician student will have the chance to learn in this one-of-a-kind lab, gaining practical skills in regenerative agriculture practices.

Together, we’re sowing the seeds for a more sustainable future!

Our Sustainability Journey  
At Griffith Foods, we are committed to driving positive impact through a regenerative mindset. Sustainability is connected to everything we do as a business, and by 2030, we are dedicated to significantly improving the future with a singular sustainable business strategy that we call our 2030 Aspirations. To learn more about Griffith Foods and its current sustainability efforts, visit them online and download the 2023 Sustainability Report.

About Griffith Foods  
At Griffith Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. We help our partners meet the evolving needs and desires of consumers in ways that respect and sustain the planet. Our care and creativity mean we’ll find the right mix of global reach and local impact to serve the earth and nourish all of us who call it home.

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Griffith Foods Brazil is sprouting positive change. Partnering with ETEC, a public technical school in Jundiaí City, we’re empowering the next generation of agricultural technicians with the knowledge of regenerative agriculture.

Growing the Future: Griffith Foods Partners With Jundiaí School for Regenerative Agriculture Education

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AUGUSTA, Ga., September 19, 2024 /CSRwire/ - The team at Georgia-Pacific's Augusta Corrugated facility is raising the bar when it comes to safety.

They've been honored with the Fibre Box Association's 'Innovation in Safety' Achievement Award for a new tool they developed.

For years, employees faced significant risks when checking the gap between the glue roll and the corrugated roll on the single facer. The single facer is a large machine that uses heated corrugating rolls to form flutes that adhere to a liner paper, producing single face webbing for corrugated board.

Though it might sound like a small task, the risks involved were anything but minor.

Employees had to feed material just 4 thousandths of an inch thick into the running machine. To get an accurate read, they had to reach all the way to the nip point to push the material in while still holding on to it. This exposed them to extreme heat, pinch points, and possible crushing injuries.

Despite the dangers, the process had become routine.

“We were complacent. People were saying this is how we’ve been doing it for years. But that didn’t make it the right way,” said Daryl Harris, corrugator supervisor.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fc7e895d-7138-463e-b391-cb048711ce6f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/gapcheck_GP_082924.jpg" width="640" height="1080" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>New vs. old process for checking the gap between the glue roll and corrugated roll on a single facer.</figcaption></figure>Recognizing the need for a quick and safe fix, the Augusta team got right to work. Leaders collaborated closely with the maintenance team and operators who use the equipment daily and are familiar with the risks. Together, they developed a solution in just two months!

It’s called a gap check stand, and it’s a game changer.

The new tool keeps employees completely away from the machine, eliminating risks like heat, pinch points, and crushing injuries. It’s also bolted to the floor to prevent it from being pulled into the single facer.

The impact has been huge.

Employees appreciate its simplicity and practicality. But the best part? It’s all about keeping them safe, and that’s what matters most.

“The way the Augusta team came together and quickly tackled the issue is truly remarkable,” said Paul Guy, operations manager. “When leadership engages with team members and provides a solution that is both safe and practical, it not only enhances safety but also empowers everyone to take ownership of their roles. This collaboration and commitment are what truly drives our success and is something I’m very proud of.”

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The team at Georgia-Pacific's Augusta Corrugated facility is raising the bar when it comes to safety.

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