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<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d6f5409e-a52e-4e48-8fff-c9831004dd5d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AI-solutions_Cisco_090925_1.png" width="640" height="616" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Cisco’s Chief Sustainability Office hosted an AI + Climate Innovation Lab, bringing together 100+ industry experts, founders, and investors to discuss AI and data needs across nine climate sub sectors during San Francisco Climate Week 2025.</figcaption></figure>Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for climate innovation, but its effectiveness depends on access to diverse, high-quality data — something that can be difficult and costly to obtain in the climate sector. This data challenge further complicates an already complex financial environment for climate tech, which is supported by a blend of public, philanthropic, and private funding.

Specifically, Cisco Foundation’s grants and investments, via the <a href="https://blogs.cisco.com/our-corporate-purpose/reintroducing-the-cisco-foundation-regenerative-future-fund-redefining-impact-in-climate-investing" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Regenerative Future Fund (RFF),</a> support quality, open source, foundational data availability and innovative AI applications for climate through blended finance for the industry. Our latest blended finance engagements —with partners across regenerative agriculture and wildfire resilience — serve as case studies.

Aligning capital and data to value regenerative agriculture practices

U.S. farmers seeking to adopt regenerative agriculture practices face many challenges, such as limited access to capital and inadequate data infrastructure. In fact, the <a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/farm-sector-income-forecast" rel="noopener" target="_blank">USDA has reported 21% and 17% declines in farm working capital in 2023 and 2024 respectively</a>. These economic trends can limit farmers’ ability to invest in regenerative transitions, and challenge long-term sustainability and growth.

To address this, we provided investment capital to the <a href="https://fractal.ag/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fractal Farmer Agriculture Regenerative Management (FARM) Fund</a>, which introduced a pioneering financial model that supports farmers while maintaining their land control. Offering 10-year contracts inclusive of incentives tied to regenerative practice adoption, Fractal provides an alternative to conventional debt or majority equity funding structures.

The success of this model is reflected in Fractal’s work with 14 farms, which the organization says have reported a 6.5% higher crop yield compared to local benchmarks and maintained stronger income rates relative to market averages.

For Jesse Hough, the general manager and financial strategist of Hough Farms in East Central Nebraska, Fractal’s long term minority investment approach has helped him consistently outperform county yields. He can continue making on-farm decisions and, unlike short-term programs, Fractal supports regenerative practices for the full ten years, aligning incentives so both farmer and investor share in the long-term gains.

Fractal uses AI and machine learning to analyze underlying land productivity and create more accurate land valuations for its investments. Its models incorporate climate risk and soil health, a more sophisticated approach than traditional static measures that can under- or overvalue a farm’s long-term potential. For Fractal to continue to implement its work best and support farmers like Jesse, it needs improved data infrastructure to support underwriting and incentive processes for the company.

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“When regenerative practices improve yield resilience, the cash flow impacts ripple from land value to crop insurance. Through Open Ground, we’re partnering with Earth Genome to make the climate and agronomic data behind those benefits open source — ensuring it can drive meaningful impact across the entire sector.” — Dr. Emma Fuller, Co-Founder, Fractal
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To accelerate the development of these vital datasets, the Cisco Foundation also provided an early-stage cash grant to <a href="https://www.earthgenome.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Earth Genome</a>. Their new, open-source Open Ground initiative, developed in collaboration with Fractal, will integrate historical climate data, localized extreme weather models, and advanced crop failure classifications to deliver precise field-level insights. Their open access helps stakeholders like researchers, startups, insurers, lenders, and public good entities unlock the potential for AI applications in agriculture. It also helps them to confidently invest in, integrate and reward regenerative agricultural practices in their operations.

The AI edge in wildfire management: Mapping a resilient future

Another example of our blended finance approach is our support of Vibrant Planet and Vibrant Planet Data Commons to address wildfire and land management.

Cisco Foundation’s investee, <a href="https://www.vibrantplanet.net/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vibrant Planet PBC</a>, operates on the core thesis that “you can’t understand what you can’t see”— a concept increasingly crucial as more extreme weather, outdated fire suppression policies, and fragmented restoration efforts make U.S. forests more susceptible to catastrophic wildfires.

The lack of open-source, high-quality data has hindered restoration, management, and community engagement, and has especially excluded Indigenous stewardship and perspectives.

Addressing these challenges requires advanced technology. Vibrant Planet leverages satellite imagery, remote sensing, AI-powered modeling, and cloud-based data integration to capture a comprehensive, real-time picture of forest health, fire risk, and ecosystem change with unmatched granularity.

While these technologies enable the collection, analysis, and sharing of vast datasets —spanning millions of acres — they provide it at an incredibly localized level. This makes actionable insights and informed recommendations via their wildfire resilience platform available to land managers, scientists, and policymakers.

<a href="https://www.vpdatacommons.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vibrant Planet Data Commons</a>, the nonprofit arm of Vibrant Planet PBC, makes forest science and data meaningful and accessible to drive wildfire and ecosystem resilience. With Cisco Foundation grant support since 2022, they’ve built core infrastructure and released novel open-access data packages — including a wildfire ignition probability model  —alongside story-driven tools for public engagement.

Their work prioritizes Indigenous knowledge sharing, with protocols co-developed alongside Tribal partners. These packages are used by scientists and practitioners across the American West, with a growing focus on tracking how this knowledge informs management and infrastructure decisions.

As Dr. Chelsey Walden-Schreiner, Director of Science Development at Vibrant Planet Data Commons shared, “Together, Vibrant Planet PBC and VPDC form a hybrid engine for change — where science meets scalable systems, and where public good and market-driven innovation reinforce one another. Our success is not parallel, but interdependent — unlocking a model for how mission-aligned for-profits and nonprofits can co-create transformative climate resilience.”

Together, these examples illustrate how blended finance and open data can help inform AI-driven approaches to climate resilience, such as supporting more adaptive agricultural practices and informing forest management strategies.

This blog was written with assistance from Ryan Jones, Cisco Chief Sustainability Office, TekSystems.

View original content <a href="https://blogs.cisco.com/our-corporate-purpose/the-data-catalyst-blended-finance-paving-the-way-for-climate-ai-solutions" target="_blank">here</a>.

Cisco - The Data Catalyst: Blended Finance Paving the Way for Climate AI Solutions

<img alt="Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver for The Ohio State Buckeyes." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="10d0c70d-a7b4-4cc9-b6b7-d56dde64bab9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Jeremiah_Smith_KeyBank_9.10.25.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />CLEVELAND, September 12, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Today, <a href="https://www.key.com/personal/index.html" target="_blank">KeyBank</a> proudly announced a dynamic new partnership with Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver for <a href="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football" target="_blank">The Ohio State Buckeyes</a> and one of college football’s top athletes. The collaboration marks a strategic move by Key to deepen engagement across communities in its home state of Ohio and connect with younger audiences through shared values of education, empowerment and community impact.

The collaboration will launch a new social-first campaign, “The KeyBank Financial Playbook,” designed to empower individuals with financial knowledge through engaging, football-themed content. The initiative combines Smith’s athletic achievements with KeyBank’s commitment to financial wellness, creating a unique platform to reach younger audiences and sports fans across Ohio and beyond.

Smith, a sophomore at The Ohio State University, has shattered freshman records and is a projected Heisman contender and first-round NFL draft pick. He brings a rapidly growing social media presence and an authentic personal brand.

“Jeremiah Smith is more than a football phenom, he’s a role model for young people, a passionate advocate for education and believes in the power of community and collaboration,” said Patty Jurca, KeyBank Chief Brand Officer. “His commitment to using his platform for good aligns perfectly with KeyBank’s purpose: to help our clients, our colleagues and our communities thrive.”

The partnership also includes exclusive rights to Smith’s name, image and likeness in the banking category, and support of KeyBank’s charitable initiatives.

“Partnering with KeyBank is an opportunity to make a real impact off the field. As a student-athlete, I see firsthand how important financial literacy is for young people and families,” said Smith. “KeyBank has long been a leader in the financial services industry and a pillar in the state of Ohio. Together, we’re working to provide resources and education that strengthen our communities here and beyond.”

“Jeremiah’s influence reaches far beyond the football field,” added Lara DeLeone, KeyBank Central Ohio Market President. “He’s a powerful voice for the next generation, and we’re proud to work with him to unlock new opportunities for our clients and communities.”

ABOUT KEYCORP

In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit <a href="https://historyofkeybank.com/" target="_blank">KeyBank Heritage Center</a>. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $185 billion at June 30, 2025. 

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.key.com/" target="_blank">https://www.key.com/</a>. KeyBank Member FDIC. 

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Habitat for Humanity Mexico (HPHM) partnered with families in the Monte Sion community of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, to build 11 new homes. Working together with the homeowners, these homes will benefit 42 community members, 19 adults and 23 children. Part of the Lekil’Na project, a name given by the community meaning “sustainable housing” in Tzotzil, the homes reflect a shared commitment to stronger, healthier living spaces.
<img alt="In the heart of Southern Mexico, Chipas pulses with the echoes of ancient voices." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="523fdad2-6beb-4f6d-af3a-e0b61d3d958e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat%20for%20Humanity%20Mexico_Wesco_8.14.25D.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="687" loading="lazy" />The homes are sustainable, affordable, and adequate, with legal certainty of ownership, and utilize solar panels and energy-efficient wood-burning stoves. They were built with sustainable materials such as concrete blocks using RESIN8™, a technology that transforms non-recyclable plastic waste into concrete blocks and floors, demonstrating greater durability and reliability in the construction process.
<img alt="Habitat for Humanity Mexico delivered 11 EDGE certified homes." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="13ecf8f4-8091-419a-9d19-54d3acdac121" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat%20for%20Humanity%20Mexico_Wesco_8.14.25B.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />The homes are being certified under the EDGE system, thanks to 3Lotus Consulting and GBCI Mexico. EDGE is an innovation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This certification demonstrates that it is possible to develop social housing that meets international standards of sustainability, efficiency, and well-being.
<img alt="This initiative provides decent and safe home, directly impacting 23 children and 19 adults." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c1246ae1-7da1-4027-8821-0a16a97824cb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat%20for%20Humanity%20Mexico_Wesco_8.14.25C.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="672" loading="lazy" />This project was made possible thanks to the partnership between Habitat for Humanity Mexico and CRDC Mexico, which secured investment from<a href="https://www.wesco.com/" target="_blank"> Wesco International</a> and Dow. Together, they made this replicable sustainability model a reality. It seeks to inspire the public, private, and social sectors to rethink how we build and for whom we build. It is hoped that more companies will soon join these types of social investment initiatives so that we can all live with dignity without compromising the future of the planet.

Wesco and Habitat for Humanity Mexico (HPHM) Deliver Sustainable Homes for a Tzotzil Community in Chiapas

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2326fbfa-57ab-4e59-a4a6-4c55db027f41" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Pathways%20to%20homeownership_U.S.%20Bank_9.8.25A.jpg" width="640" height="675" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Ashley Taylor, assistant director, and Rebecca Buford, executive director, with Tenants to Homeowners help aspiring homeowners by providing financial education and connecting them with affordable options.</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/news-and-stories/article-library/creating-pathways-to-affordable-homeownership-through-community-and-banking.html" target="_blank">Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog</a>

For Heather Dirk at U.S. Bank, housing affordability — whether it’s a person’s first time purchasing a home or looking for a new home for a growing family — is always top of mind.

“There’s a lot to think about: down payments, mortgage payments, insurance,” said Dirk, a mortgage loan officer. “For some, the costs might make it seem like homeownership is out of reach, but there are pathways and support here at U.S. Bank and in your community to help you get there.”

That support can come in many forms, from the that provides down payment assistance and flexible credit requirements to community organizations like Tenants to Homeowners.

“Our goal is to keep housing affordable, which has been a challenge,” said Ashley Taylor, an assistant director at Tenants to Homeowners, which helps buyers and sellers. “Right now, we have 116 houses and 143 affordable rentals currently in trust, and we’re building more. However, costs have gone through the roof since the pandemic due to a shortage of materials, demand for subcontractors and more.”

Based in Lawrence, Kansas, Tenants to Homeowners is geared toward making housing permanently affordable in its community. Founded in 1992 as a community housing development organization and transformed into a community land trust in 2005, the organization builds and stewards affordable homes.

Using grants, it is able to build both rental units and homes for purchase. The homes the organization sells are offered at prices below market value to low- to moderate-income buyers as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

When a homeowner is ready to sell the property, Tenants to Homeowners finds another income-eligible buyer and stewards the resale of the home at an affordable price that gives the seller a fair return on their investment and ensures it is still affordable for the new buyer. Through this approach, community land trusts aim to balance an individual’s need to build wealth and a community's need to have a stock of affordable starter homes.

Right now, Tenants to Homeowners has 13 projects in progress, including rentals and homes for sale. As those homes are being built, Taylor is focused on helping individuals and families prepare for homeownership.

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“For some, the costs might make it seem like homeownership is out of reach, but there are pathways and support here at U.S. Bank and in your community to help you get there.”

- Heather Dirk, U.S. Bank mortgage loan officer
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“I do a phone interview, go over all the high points on how it works and gather general information about them from their credit score to how many people are in their household,” Taylor said. “If they qualify for the program, they must attend a homebuyer workshop. I do five a year and do tailored workshops for free, so grants like the one from the U.S. Bank Foundation allow me the time and ability to reach out to all of these people.”

The grants from the U.S. Bank Foundation totaled $65,000 over the past two years and support financial education for future homebuyers as well as its staff.

For buyers, Taylor’s workshops cover a variety of topics, including what lenders look for, what relationships homebuyers need and how a credit score is determined.

“There was no education like this when I first bought my home,” Taylor said. “There’s so little education about buying a home when it’s literally the most expensive thing you are going to buy. I help them get a better idea what they need to do, understand what they’re comfortable with and where there might be down payment assistance or other programs such as those that can help them repair or build credit.”

For Kristen Polchinski, a community affairs manager at U.S. Bank, supporting organizations like Tenants to Homeowners helps create opportunities for long-term wealth building.

“Owning a home is a powerful wealth builder, but not everyone is in a place to purchase,” Polchinski said. “Organizations like Tenants to Homeowners, as well as our own bankers who provide financial education across the country, are dream makers — helping people become mortgage-ready and finding a path forward that works for them and their goals.”

Taylor said she continues to look to the future, creating a brochure of local resources as well as undergoing additional training to prepare homeowners who are now in their 70s with estate planning preparedness and providing financial education for the next generation of homeowners.

“I really love what I do,” she said, adding that 40% of the Lawrence population is eligible for the program based on the most recent U.S. Census. “I sold real estate on the open market for eight years and have a degree in social work. This brings that all together.”

U.S. Bank mortgage professionals support the homebuying to homeownership journey:

<ol><li>Working with a U.S. Bank mortgage loan originator to understand what you can afford and what your borrowing options are, including any down payment assistance programs you may qualify for.</li>
	<li>Get pre-approved for a mortgage to begin your home search.</li>
	<li>Once you are in your home, your dedicated U.S. Bank mortgage loan originator can help you understand options to access your home’s equity or refinance.</li>
</ol>

Creating Pathways to Affordable Homeownership Through Community and Banking

<img alt="FedEx electric delivery van " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8e67979b-9797-4cd4-89b1-642810ccf5ed" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Electric-Vehicles_FedEx_082125_1.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="676" loading="lazy" />HONG KONG, September 9, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet in Hong Kong with the addition of six new panel vans for parcel pickup and delivery operations. Deploying additional EVs advances FedEx’s efforts towards reducing its operational carbon footprint in Hong Kong and achieving carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040.

Equipped with a load capacity of up to 913 kilograms and an estimated range of 264 kilometers per charge, the new Mercedes-Benz eVito panel vans have been deployed across key high-traffic districts throughout Hong Kong. Featuring an advanced technology system, ample storage space and ergonomic seating, the vans are designed for comfort and functionality during deliveries. EVs generally have lower total cost of ownership, are more energy-efficient, and produce fewer air pollutants and carbon emissions compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles[1]. These advantages enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.

As more consumers turn to online shopping and prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions, FedEx’s integration of additional EVs in Hong Kong operations addresses the evolving preferences of local customers. Recent survey findings reveal that a majority of Hong Kong customers (73%), particularly Gen Z and Millennials, consider sustainability elements when choosing brands, products and services. They are also keen on learning more about these brands’ future sustainability plans[2]. In addition, nearly half of the customers (49%) have reduced or ceased purchasing from brands that do not prioritize sustainability[3].

“Adding new EVs to our local delivery fleet underscores our commitment to enhancing Hong Kong’s contribution to FedEx global sustainability efforts,” said Anthony Leung, managing director, FedEx Hong Kong and Macau. “With growing demand for reliable and sustainable options among Hong Kong customers, expanding our EV fleet is crucial for supporting sustainable development. As we work towards our goal of carbon-neutral global operations by 2040, FedEx is dedicated to transforming the logistics industry with innovative and sustainable solutions that meet evolving market needs.”

FedEx plans to continue adding electric vehicles to its Hong Kong fleet in the coming years, in pursuit of its goal to have a 100% electric pickup and delivery fleet by 2040. Beyond deploying EVs, FedEx continues to develop sustainability initiatives that advance the goals of the company, its customers and the communities the company serves. The company previously launched <a href="https://www.fedex.com/en-hk/about/sustainability/carbon-footprint-insights.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">FedEx® Sustainability Insights</a> in Hong Kong, a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool that provides customers with historical emissions data for their shipments within the FedEx network. This information empowers customers to make more informed decisions about their shipping strategies and mitigate their environmental impact. Additionally, FedEx has collaborated with local social enterprises to repurpose unused uniforms and shipping materials, paving the way for circular supply chains with less waste.

Click <a href="https://fedexcares.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

[1] <a href="https://www.clp.com.hk/en/emobility/about-electric-vehicles" rel="noopener" target="_blank">About electric vehicles</a> 
[2] <a href="https://www.echoasiacomm.com/wp-content/Report%20Download/Sustainable%20Consumer%20Choice%20Survey%20Report%202024_240718.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable Consumer Choice Survey Report 2024</a> 
[3] <a href="https://www.echoasiacomm.com/wp-content/Report%20Download/Sustainable%20Consumer%20Choice%20Survey%20Report%202024_240718.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sustainable Consumer Choice Survey Report 2024</a>

FedEx Adds New Electric Vehicles to Its Hong Kong Delivery Fleet To Accelerate Sustainability Drive

<img alt="Group at Ohio plant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3da6dbe9-7a64-460a-ad80-3bcd05da57ce" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/third-paper-machine-startup_Sofidel_090525.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="900" loading="lazy" />CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio, September 8, 2025 /3BL/ - Sofidel America has successfully started up a third paper machine at its integrated plant in Circleville, Ohio. The milestone, achieved on September 4, 2025, further consolidates the site’s role as the company’s largest and most important production hub worldwide.

The new Valmet DCT 200 machine adds 70,000 tons of annual capacity, bringing Circleville’s total output to more than 200,000 tons per year. With this expansion, Sofidel’s global production capacity rises to 1,983,000 tons annually.

The $185 million investment, first announced in 2023, included both the construction of the new building and installation of the state-of-the-art machine. Once fully operational, the project will also create approximately 80 additional jobs, strengthening Sofidel’s contribution to the local economy.

The successful startup of our third paper machine in Circleville represents a significant step forward in Sofidel’s growth strategy. This achievement reflects both the strength of our U.S. operations and the dedication of the teams who made it possible.

With this expansion, Sofidel reaffirms its long-term commitment to serving the North American market with high-quality, sustainable tissue products while supporting local communities.

Sofidel Strengthens U.S. Operations With Third Paper Machine Startup at Circleville Plant

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5bf867ee-2183-4bfa-85dd-b6be5c22ca5c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/CASE-580EV-Electric-Backhoe-Loader_7CNH_091225.jpg" width="640" height="667" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>CASE 580EV Electric Backhoe Loader</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.cnh.com/" target="_blank">CNH</a> brand, <a href="https://www.casece.com/en-us/northamerica/" target="_blank">CASE Construction Equipment</a> is heading to The Utility Expo 2025, October 7-9, to showcase a full lineup of proven machines built to help utility crews take on their toughest jobsite challenges. From zero-emissions electric models to highly compact equipment and heavy-duty workhorses, CASE will feature solutions that help teams work smarter, swifter and more profitably at booth K277.

Leading the Charge with Electric Equipment

Municipal crews, maintenance teams and utility contractors often work in special environments where noise and emissions need to be kept to a minimum. Whether maintaining infrastructure in residential neighborhoods, trenching for pipes in indoor environments or operating in environmentally sensitive areas, CASE’s wide-ranging <a href="https://www.casece.com/en-us/northamerica/solutions/case-ev" target="_blank">EV lineup</a> gives teams smarter ways to work while meeting complex jobsite requirements.

For larger tasks in urban or sensitive environments, the four-wheel-drive, <a href="https://www.casece.com/en-us/northamerica/products/backhoe-loaders/580ev" target="_blank">580EV electric backhoe loader</a> combines strength with sustainable, emissions-free operation. With the same performance and breakout forces as the popular 97-horsepower CASE 580SN diesel model, the 580EV provides productivity-boosting capabilities along with all the advantages of electrification — clean, quiet operation, instant torque and lower daily operating costs. The 14-foot electric backhoe is also compatible with many of the same attachments the 580SN supports and includes an Extendahoe to boost reach. Features like ProControl swing dampening, PowerLift/PowerBoost and electrohydraulic controls improve precision and ease of use.

Read more <a href="https://media.cnh.com/NORTH-AMERICA/case-construction-equipment/cce-latest-news/case-to-showcase-equipment-that-meets-utility-challenges-head-on-at-the-utility-expo-2025/s/c2ca6bfa-bf8b-4cb0-88c0-dd628805097a" target="_blank">here</a>.

CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment is heading to The Utility Expo 2025, October 7-9, to showcase a full lineup of proven machines built to help utility crews take on their toughest jobsite challenges. 

CNH’s CASE To Showcase Equipment That Meets Utility Challenges Head-On at The Utility Expo 2025

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For 22 years, the team at our Hephzibah plant has provided special support for Eastern Bluebirds. There are currently 12 nesting boxes on site, and during the nesting season each box will be checked once a week— and a second time if there is nesting activity. This allows the team to more accurately record the dates when eggs are laid and when the fledglings leave the nest. This information is reported to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I believe it is important in our field of work to be good stewards of the land and environment and the Bluebird Box Project is a way that I get to contribute to that. I have really enjoyed being a part of it since 2019, and am proud that our program has been successful at providing nesting places for not only Eastern Bluebirds, but other native species such as Carolina Chickadees and Carolina Wrens. 

-Sara Alden, Quality Control Supervisor (Hephzibah)
<img alt="Bluebird box and Covia employee" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ab640137-df4a-4a6d-8084-be44539a1f34" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Bluebird%20Box%20%26%20Me%20Photo.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="1280" loading="lazy" />Explore our latest <a href="https://www.coviacorp.com/corporate-responsibility/documents/" target="_blank">Corporate Responsibility Report </a>to see how we're driving positive change for our people, our communities, and our planet.

For 22 years, the team at our Hephzibah plant has provided special support for Eastern Bluebirds. There are currently 12 nesting boxes on site, and during the nesting season each box will be checked once a week— and a second time if there is nesting activity. 

Helping Bluebirds Thrive in Georgia

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c251e86a-7734-4914-a52a-7a885fb00c22" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AEG_091525A.jpeg" width="640" height="854" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Volunteers from the LA Kings and Blue Shield of California gathered at the LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center to assemble meal kits for families in need.</figcaption></figure>In recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG’s LA Kings joined forces with Blue Shield of California to participate in 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program in Los Angeles, an initiative that honors those lost on 9/11 by giving back to the local community.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ed9061b7-b4bf-49c5-a72a-79e1f0208249" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AEG_091525B.jpeg" width="640" height="1920" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The meal kits will be distributed by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.</figcaption></figure>On Wednesday, September 11, volunteers from the LA Kings and Blue Shield of California gathered at the LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center to assemble meal kits for families in need. Joining more than 1,200 volunteers, the group helped pack 450,000 meals, which will be distributed by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help those experiencing hunger across Southern California.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fdfdfed2-3014-4f2a-a79f-f3858174a880" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AEG_091525C.jpg" width="640" height="934" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The LA Kings joined more than 1,200 volunteers to help pack 450,000 meals.</figcaption></figure>Launched in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, 9/11 Day has become the nation’s largest annual day of service. This year’s Meal Pack program spanned 21 cities and mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers nationwide to prepare more than nine million meals for vulnerable communities – continuing the legacy of unity and compassion that defined the days following 9/11.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="905e9ee6-9855-45a6-8514-84727571bd58" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AEG_091525D.jpeg" width="640" height="854" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Volunteers from the LA Kings smiled as they packed meals for families in need.</figcaption></figure>“The LA Kings are committed to serving our community and honoring the resilience that September 11 represents,” said Amanda Apel, Senior Director of Community Relations, LA Kings. “Through our G.O.A.L.S. program, we are proud to partner with Blue Shield of California and 9/11 Day to provide meals to families who need them most. Coming together in service reminds us that acts of kindness—big and small—have the power to create lasting change.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fa986eaf-849b-4805-8cdd-c376e612c2cb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AEG_091525E.jpeg" width="640" height="854" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Volunteers helped pack non-perishable meals for LA Regional Food Bank to distribute to individuals and families at risk of hunger in Los Angeles.</figcaption></figure>The date also holds a personal significance for the Kings organization. On September 11, 2001, two members of the team’s scouting staff, Garnet “Ace” Bailey and Mark Bavis, were among those who tragically lost their lives aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which was flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Their memory continues to inspire the team’s community work and commitment to service.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c59b08cb-1e11-43c3-aa19-0f8c4a9d73b6" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AEG_091525F.jpeg" width="640" height="854" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program is an initiative that honors those lost on 9/11 by giving back to the local community.</figcaption></figure>Through initiatives like the Meal Pack program, 9/11 Day encourages people of all ages to pay tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders by engaging in acts of service that strengthen communities and spread compassion.
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In recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG’s LA Kings joined forces with Blue Shield of California to participate in 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program in Los Angeles, an initiative that honors those lost on 9/11 by giving back

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