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<img alt="Regions Bank, with quote &quot;We'll get through this difficult time together.&quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="df508bed-cc7c-452f-a4e2-e71686a7f8b7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/March_Tornado-Response_Quote.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="800" loading="lazy" />BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 31, 2023 /CSRwire/ - <a href="http://www.regions.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Regions Bank</a> and the Regions Foundation on Thursday announced steps to support people, businesses and nonprofits following severe storms and destructive tornadoes that impacted Southern states beginning Friday, March 24 and lasting into the following week.

The storm response is based on two key elements:

<ul><li>Grants from the Regions Foundation to support disaster-relief agencies</li>
	<li>Disaster-recovery financial services from Regions Bank to support consumers and businesses</li>
</ul>“Over the last several days, Regions teams have been calling on people and businesses we’ve served for years. We’re listening to ways we can help, and we’re sharing financial insights as well as our sincere concern and support for all communities that have been impacted,” said Robert Leard, Mississippi Commercial Banking leader and Metro Jackson market executive for Regions Bank. “Our teams here in Mississippi join with fellow Regions Bank teams in Alabama, Georgia, and Southern Middle Tennessee – as well as our colleagues at the Regions Foundation – in standing with our customers and communities. We’ll get through this difficult time together.”

Regions Foundation Grants:

The Regions Foundation is an Alabama-based nonprofit initiative that is funded primarily by Regions Bank. In addition to long-range community development funding, the Regions Foundation provides disaster-relief grants when areas are impacted by natural disasters.

This week, the Regions Foundation approved a total of $60,000 in grant funding to help various communities affected by recent tornadoes. From the $60,000 total, individual grants will include:

<ul><li>$50,000 to the American Red Cross: Shortly after the storms cleared, teams from the American Red Cross were on the ground delivering vital aid. Support is being delivered in multiple states, and the Red Cross has set up a special landing page for additional people or organizations seeking to help through volunteerism, peer-to-peer fundraisers, or additional contributions.</li>
	<li>$10,000 to the Mississippi Food Network: While the American Red Cross and additional agencies are providing urgent support, an additional need is a steady supply of food for people who’ve suffered extensive losses. The Mississippi Food Network is a valuable community partner that distributes more than 1.5 million pounds of food in a typical month, helping feed 150,000 people. According to the agency, every $1 donated provides six meals to people in need.</li>
</ul>“From the Mississippi Delta to Alabama, Georgia, and elsewhere, people are hurting, and many communities face overwhelming needs,” said Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “The best way the Regions Foundation can make a difference is to support organizations that are on the ground doing what they do best – helping people and communities during a time of unspeakable tragedy. We appreciate the dedication of relief workers, first responders, and volunteers who’ve been working tirelessly since the storms struck. It is our hope that these grants will reflect our sincere thanks to those who are serving – and our support for the people, cities and towns that were impacted.”

Disaster-Recovery Financial Services from Regions Bank:

Separately, Regions Bank designed financial services to help consumers and businesses. Options available for a limited time in specific portions of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee1 include:

<ul><li>Regions Mortgage Disaster Relief Purchase and Renovation loan programs2</li>
	<li>Regions fees will be waived when customers use other banks’ ATMs in the impacted areas1 for at least seven days beginning March 30, 2023. (Note: Fees charged by other banks or ATM owners may still apply.)</li>
	<li>No check-cashing fee for FEMA-issued checks when cashed in a Regions branch3</li>
	<li>Personal and business loan payment assistance4</li>
	<li>Payment deferrals for current credit card holders4</li>
	<li>Business loan payment deferrals of up to 90 days4</li>
	<li>One penalty-free CD withdrawal upon request (unless within seven days of issuance or renewal)</li>
	<li>An interest rate discount of 0.50% on new personal unsecured loans when customers apply in a branch or by phone5</li>
	<li>An interest rate discount of up to 0.50% on auto loans when customers apply in-branch or by phone6</li>
</ul>“Beyond these services, one of the most important ways we can help is by simply listening. We’re ready to offer one-on-one guidance based on the unique needs of our customers,” said Sharon Hightower, Consumer Banking regional executive for Regions Bank. “We have experience providing financial guidance after natural disasters. We have advice that can help. And, most importantly, we care deeply about our communities. Our message is simple: We’re with you. We’re here for you. And we want to be of service.”

In addition to mobile and online banking services and Regions’ local branch networks, the bank has dedicated teams available to help customers with needs related to the following services:

<ul><li>Mortgages, home equity loans, and lines of credit: Call 1-800-748-9498.</li>
	<li>Credit cards, consumer loans, and lines of credit: Call 1-866-298-1113.</li>
	<li>Any other banking needs: Call 1-800-411-9393.</li>
</ul>The bank also makes disaster preparedness and recovery information available online at <a href="http://www.regions.com/DisasterRelief" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.regions.com/DisasterRelief</a>.

About The Regions Foundation 
The Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

About Regions Financial Corporation 
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $155 billion in assets, is a member of the S&amp;P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at <a href="http://www.regions.com/" target="_blank">www.regions.com</a>.

1 Offers are available for a limited time and only to individuals and businesses affected by the recent disaster(s) in the following ZIP codes: 31822, 31833, 35630, 35640, 36075, 37334, 38721, 38748, 38753, 38754, 38765, 38821, 38825, 38844, 38848, 38858, 38860, 38870, 38917, 38923, 38924, 38930, 38943, 38947, 38954, 38967, 39038, 39054, 39061, 39097, 39115, 39159, 39166, 39176, 39730, 39746, and 39756. Offers may be subject to other exclusions and restrictions and are subject to change without notice. All loans and lines, deferrals, extensions or forbearances may be subject to required documentation and credit approval. Residency restrictions may apply. Special loan interest rates may be determined by applicant’s credit profile and may not extend to products offered by third parties, such as Avant.

2 All loans and lines of credit are subject to terms and conditions, fees, documentation requirements, and credit approval.

3 The FEMA check-no-cashing fee offer is available only to Regions customers; if you are not a Regions customer, you must enroll in Now Banking. No checking account is required to enroll in Now Banking. Regions reserves the right to refuse to cash any check.

4 May be subject to credit approval. Interest will continue to accrue during the period that the payment is skipped or deferred. For installment loans, deferring or skipping payment may extend the maturity of your loan but will not automatically extend any optional insurance. Forbearances, skipped payments and deferrals (a) may vary by customer, (b) postpone – rather than forgive – certain payment obligations and (c) may require payment in full of the postponed payments at the end of the forbearance or deferral period, in addition to any other amounts that come due, unless you make other arrangements with Regions to resolve the delinquency.

5 New personal unsecured loan rate discounts may not be combined with other special offers or discounts.

6 Auto loan rate discount of up to 0.50% includes 0.25% disaster relief rate discount with an additional 0.25% rate discount when you enroll in auto debit payments from an existing Regions checking account. Auto loan rate discounts cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts.

“We’re With You.” Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Announce Storm Response

<img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b77060b1-fb8c-489a-99c3-fee4e3938df7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Consumer_TeaserTrend.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="800" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://contact.3blmedia.com/consumer_research_teaser/" target="_blank">According to recent research conducted by 3BL Media and TriplePundit </a>in partnership with Glow, interest in sustainability and social impact issues is on the rise in the United States. The survey, which polled 3,648 U.S. adults from December 13-15, 2022, found that 67% of respondents regularly read news about sustainability, the environment, or social well-being.

The survey revealed that this interest is not limited to specific demographics. Respondents from all generations, genders, geographies, and income levels expressed a desire to learn more about sustainability and social impact. Despite inflation and recession concerns, climate change was ranked among the most pressing issues facing society today, with respondents across all age groups, income brackets, and geographic regions agreeing.

However, the research found that consumers are not satisfied with the level of commitment from businesses when it comes to tackling environmental and social challenges, saying companies should be doing more.

But they aren’t solely pointing the finger at business, as the data shows that consumers are willing to make changes in their own lives to reduce their impact on the planet, such as shopping secondhand, using reusable or refillable products, and buying less overall.

The results of the survey present a unique opportunity for businesses. Consumers are ready for change and eager to learn about new ideas and innovations that can make a measurable difference. Companies that step up and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and social impact issues can earn consumers’ trust, build brand reputation and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

<a href="https://contact.3blmedia.com/consumer_research_teaser/" target="_blank">Download the key findings for insights on how to advance your ESG programs and communicate with customers here.</a>

New Research Reveals That As Interest in Sustainability Rises, So Does Skepticism of Business

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Covestro Expands Its Circular Economy Portfolio to All Major Regions" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b36aa816-ae55-4cb9-89fb-e13ce29854e4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Covestro%20Baytown%20Drone%20A.jpg" width="640" height="548" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Covestro Expands Its Circular Economy Portfolio to All Major Regions</figcaption></figure><ul><li>Covestro’s third-largest site, Baytown, Texas, USA receives ISCC PLUS certification</li>
	<li>Focus on mass balanced products using recycled and bio-attributed raw materials</li>
	<li>Already hundreds of products made from alternative raw materials in the circular "CQ" portfolio</li>
</ul>March 30, 2023 /CSRwire/ - With the ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS certification of its production site in Baytown, Texas (USA), Covestro is significantly expanding the reach of its product portfolio for the circular economy. The Baytown site is the company's largest operating facility in North and South America and its third-largest production site worldwide. This most recent achievement is significant, with all of Covestro's major sites now certified by the internationally recognized ISCC PLUS standard. In addition to Baytown, certified sites include Leverkusen, Dormagen, Krefeld-Uerdingen (Germany), Shanghai (China), Changhua (Taiwan), Map Ta Phut (Thailand), Antwerp (Belgium) and Filago (Italy).

"Thanks to this new milestone, Covestro will soon be able to serve even more customers around the world with an easily accessible, more sustainable product portfolio," says Sucheta Govil, Chief Commercial Officer of Covestro. "Customers in North America can now reduce their carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions with drop-in, mass-balanced materials derived from recycled and bio-attributed products."

Learn more about Covestro’s ISCC PLUS certification in the U.S.: <a href="https://www.covestro.com/en/company/covestro-worldwide/united-states/covestro-in-the-united-states/sustainability-and-innovation/iscc-plus-certification" target="_blank">https://www.covestro.com/en/company/covestro-worldwide/united-states/covestro-in-the-united-states/sustainability-and-innovation/iscc-plus-certification</a>

Covestro is the first manufacturer of polyurethane and polycarbonate raw materials to receive this certification in the United States. The certification is an important milestone for both Covestro and the industries it serves, including the automotive, construction, comfort, electronics and appliance industries, which will now have access to ISCC PLUS-certified products made from more sustainable raw materials in North America.

To underscore how the products support both the company’s vision to become fully circular and its customers' journey to greater sustainability, Covestro has introduced a specially branded product line with the suffix "CQ." CQ, which stands for “Circular Intelligence,” is a portfolio of products with attribution of at least 25 percent alternative raw materials derived from biomass or recycled plastics.

Covestro is also introducing the name Evocycle® CQ for all evolutionary recycling processes. The first project of this kind, currently focused in Europe, is called Evocycle® CQ Mattress and denotes an innovative chemical recycling technology for polyurethane mattress foam. The company currently has hundreds of CQ products and is continuously expanding this portfolio.

The ISCC PLUS certified products produced at Covestro’s Baytown facilities will include:

<ul><li>Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) – used primarily in the production of rigid polyurethane foam for efficient insulation of refrigeration equipment and buildings</li>
	<li>Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) – used in the production of flexible foam for the automotive and furniture industries</li>
	<li>Makrolon® RE – polycarbonate, a high-grade plastic used in the automotive, electronics and medical industries, among others</li>
	<li>Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), Desmodur® W and Desmodur® Z – used in various coatings and adhesive applications</li>
</ul>Covestro expects to begin supplying select ISCC PLUS-certified products from its Baytown facility in the second half of 2023.

The products will be produced using a mass-balance approach. Sustainable raw materials will be accounted for throughout both the value chain and production process, allowing for an accurate attribution to the end products. The existing production infrastructure will be utilized while reducing the carbon footprint of the final products.

ISCC is an internationally recognized sustainability certification for biomass and bioenergy. The standard applies to all stages of the value chain and is recognized worldwide.

About Covestro:  
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.

The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1 and 2). Covestro generated sales of EUR 18 billion in fiscal 2022. At the end of 2022, the company had 50 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 18,000 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).

 Editor’s Note: Follow news from Covestro on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/CovestroUS" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CovestroUS</a>

CONTACT  
Russell Glorioso  
+1 (412) 525-9330  
Russell.Glorioso@covestro.com  
Covestro LLC

Covestro Expands Its Circular Economy Portfolio to All Major Regions

Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, published its second annual Impact Report, detailing the company’s corporate responsibility approach and announcing progress against goals in three core areas: ethical business practices; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and community impact. Demonstrating a commitment to a better future, the 2022 report also introduces Ancestry’s implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

“In 2022 we made great strides across our impact areas including the launch of Ancestry’s first-ever HistoryMakers National College Tour and scholarship, the addition of more than 440 new DNA communities to support more diverse customers globally, and a more than 32% reduction in carbon emissions across Ancestry’s footprint,” said Deborah Liu, Ancestry President and CEO. “We are proud of our progress, and we recognize there is still more to do. Ancestry remains committed to using our resources to build a more connected, resilient and sustainable future for generations to come."

With the release of the 2022 Impact Report, Ancestry reaffirmed the impact goals announced in 2021 and issued several new targets across three key focus areas, building on last year’s achievements:

Ethical Business Practices

<ul><li>Surpassed 2025 emission reduction goal, reducing carbon emissions by 32.9% in 2022.</li>
	<li>Launched a new AncestryDNA® kit that has 35% less packaging and will result in a 40% reduction in supply chain emissions within the first 12 months of implementation.</li>
	<li>Published biannual <a href="https://www.ancestry.com/c/transparency" target="_blank">Transparency Report</a> that provides clarity to customers about information requests from the government and law enforcement.</li>
</ul>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

<ul><li>Launched the first ever HistoryMakers National College tour with Historically Black Colleges &amp; Universities and Hispanic-Serving Institutions.</li>
	<li>Added 8 new DNA ethnicity regions and 446 new DNA communities to support more diverse customers globally.</li>
	<li>Hosted the inaugural Global Day of Understanding event for more than 700 employees to learn from DEI experts.</li>
</ul>Community Impact

<ul><li>Provided free access to Ancestry record collections to over 9 million students through AncestryClassroomTM, on track to reach 10 million students by 2025.</li>
	<li>On track to contribute $3 million to preserving and making at-risk history available at no cost by 2025, with more than 575,000 new free records published in 2022.</li>
	<li>Employees reported more than 2,300 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off to contribute time and talents to recognized nonprofit organizations of their choice.</li>
</ul>To read the full report, view Ancestry’s baseline metrics and UN SDG goals, and learn more about the key initiatives within each impact area, visit <a href="https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/annual-impact-report" target="_blank">https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/annual-impact-report</a>.

About Ancestry

Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 40 billion records, over 3 million subscribers and over 23 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.

Media Contact: <a href="mailto:mediarelations@ancestry.com">mediarelations@ancestry.com</a>

Ancestry® Shares Corporate Responsibility Progress in Second Annual Impact Report

<img alt="Calvin and a group of others in matching blue &quot;Bread Financial&quot; tshirts, posing in front of a wall with &quot;North Texas Food Bank&quot; on it." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a5213632-522e-49fe-95e3-408cf4225b14" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/CalvinOp_breadfinancial_031523.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="641" loading="lazy" />As Chief Diversity Officer, Calvin Hilton oversees all aspects of the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&amp;I) strategy at Bread Financial. This year, he’s also one of three Executive Champions for the company’s Operation Feed campaign. What could be more equitable, he asks, than ensuring everyone has access to a necessity?

“If you don't have your basic needs met, like hunger, it’s hard for you to function in any part of society,” Calvin said. “So, the fact that our company has taken on this vision of helping people who are food insecure has been phenomenal, because it is so basic for everyone.”

Operation Feed is Bread Financial’s second-largest annual fundraising campaign, and as an Executive Champion, Calvin encourages all associates to give of their time and treasure – as they are able – to help stamp out hunger in their communities. Since 2017, he has served as a board member of the <a href="https://ntfb.org/" target="_blank">North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) </a>in Plano, Texas, which directs 95 percent of its resources to hunger relief programs across 13 counties in the Lone Star State.

“We are committed to helping nourish and feed North Texas,” Calvin said. “But it’s hard to tell where people are in terms of food security. Don't make assumptions based on what you see on the outside. Some people want to look good no matter what, but really, they’re hurting inside.”

According to the NTFB, one in six people in North Texas goes hungry every single day, and one in five children is food insecure. At least once per month, Calvin volunteers his time to help this population, packing and serving meals at the food bank. In February, he helped assemble 12,000 weekend hunger packs for children who normally rely on school breakfasts and lunches for their daily meals.

“It was pretty phenomenal,” he said. “And that’s why I do this – it makes a difference. It changes people's lives. That week, I knew a child was going to be enjoying a pack we made.”
<img alt="Calvin at the doors to the Bread Financial Volunteer Center." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a0034122-399a-4ef9-bfa9-12107b535c09" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/CalvinCenter_breadfinancial_031523.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="327" loading="lazy" />Learn more about Operation Feed in the Q&amp;A with Calvin below.

What is your personal “why” for participating in Operation Feed?

The thought that a child is going to go home and not know where their next meal is going to come from – or is going to be hungry until next Monday when they go back to school – that’s frightening. If a child doesn't have a good meal or if they go to school hungry, how do they concentrate and get their work done? Those are things we take for granted, but this is about equity. If they can’t progress at school and if their grades suffer, they have other long-term issues down the road. I will personally participate in any way I can to stamp out hunger for children and their families; that's just near and dear to my heart.

How does tackling food insecurity support Bread Financial’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts?

We all give off a persona in terms of who we are. My wife ran into a church member at a food bank who we see every Sunday. Hard times had fallen upon this person and his wife, so they were at a food bank trying to get the bare necessities. If you saw them outside the food bank, you would never have suspected anything was wrong. When I think about DE&amp;I and the work we do, when we start to spend a little bit more time with folks and we dig a little deeper, we find there are things people carry with them every day that we don’t see.
<img alt="Calvin taking a selfie next to pallets of canned foods in a storage room." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6790fc91-bd16-4b85-9442-2c0c9d5dee30" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/CalvinFoodpantry_breadfinancial_031523.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="327" loading="lazy" />Why do you believe it is so difficult to eradicate food insecurity?

As one of the most prosperous countries in the world, we have the ability to stamp hunger out, but there are so many other competing priorities. Also, there is a certain amount of pride to overcome. Think about what it takes as an individual to make that first step into a food pantry and say, “I need help.” In many ways, you have to set aside your pride to get help, and that is really hard.

How would you encourage Bread Financial associates to help fight food insecurity in their communities?

Each of us has a story. Each of us has someone in our life who we care about that is struggling. Take the baby step of trying to help someone do something. Or else, volunteer anywhere! It doesn’t have to be related to Operation Feed. We have multiple opportunities through Bread Financial to go out and make a difference. I look at it this way: We have been blessed at this company to have wonderful careers. We have been given a lot. So, it will make you feel good on the inside to make a difference for somebody else.

Calvin Hilton Talks Operation Feed at Bread Financial: Uniting To Meet a Basic Need

<img alt="Tree planting project." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fb00702f-e396-4122-90b8-cee150e5305a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/2BT%20Y1%20Monteregie%20Tree%20Planting%202022%20-%202.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="900" loading="lazy" />TORONTO, March 28, 2023 /CSRwire/ - <a href="https://newacre.org/" target="_blank">New Acre Project</a> announces a partnership between <a href="https://alus.ca/" target="_blank">ALUS</a> and <a href="https://www.albosys.com/" target="_blank">Albo Climate</a> to use a remote sensing-based platform for identifying carbon stocks and sequestration for tree and shrub projects. The ultra high-resolution, AI-powered products will be calibrated for ALUS’ tree and shrub projects in four provinces in Canada: Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec. The sites are located on private lands managed and maintained by farmers and ranchers participating in the ALUS program. New Acre Project is ALUS’ corporate ESG investment platform, which enables corporations to invest in projects that produce carbon sequestration, water, biodiversity and other social and environmental benefits, which will be bundled in an ecosystem credit.

ALUS tree and shrub project sites serve not only as carbon sinks, but also foster local biodiversity and reduce runoff of agricultural inputs into local watersheds. Most projects are developed on the edges of the farmers’ fields which are oftentimes underutilized and include a variety of tree species that are native and appropriate to the area, including spruce, pine and maple. 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Mature trees border the pasture." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b7b3c6ff-34ad-4516-a434-34f85ca84eb4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Vermilion-KAhlstrom-2022.jpg" width="640" height="675" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Mature trees border the pasture in ALUS Vermilion River community, Alberta, Canada. (photo: courtesy of ALUS)</figcaption></figure>“We are excited about our partnership with ALUS, a fantastic organization massively implementing nature-based solutions across Canada. We are looking forward to applying our modes to service their afforestation, reforestation and regeneration projects, and detect carbon stocks in the woody vegetation even in small patches with recently planted trees,” notes Marco Calderon, CTO of Albo Climate. 

Albo Climate’s innovative technology analyzes satellite imagery using deep learning to map, measure and monitor carbon sequestration, deforestation and land-use changes in nature-based climate solutions.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Albo Climate, an innovative start-up developing robust remote-sensing solutions suited to our needs. We are confident that this kind of technology has immense potential to scale up and create transparency in a variety of nature-based climate solutions,” says Mary-Ellen Anderson, Head of Special Projects and Innovation at ALUS.

About New Acre ProjectTM   
ALUS’ New Acre Project is a corporate investment platform designed to help purpose-driven corporations go beyond their sustainability objectives and invest in the next-generation of conservation to generate positive impacts in the communities where they operate. Through New Acre Project, corporations are enabling these communities to become more resilient and empowering farmers and ranchers to build nature-based solutions on their land, one acre at a time. Learn more at <a href="https://newacreproject.alus.ca/" target="_blank">newacre.org</a>. 

About Albo Climate

Albo Climate, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, supports Nature-Based climate solutions with AI and Satellite-Powered technology. They are currently servicing a number of forestry and agriculture projects around the world, including in the USA, Canada, Ecuador, Peru, Germany, Australia and Cameroon. Learn more at <a href="https://www.albosys.com/" target="_blank">albosys.com</a>

Contact Persons: 

ALUS and New Acre Project:   
Nadine Mercure, Director of Communications, <a href="mailto:media@alus.ca" target="_blank">media@alus.ca</a>

Albo Climate:   
Ariella Charny, COO, <a href="mailto:ariella.charny@albosys.com" target="_blank">ariella.charny@albosys.com</a>  
Marco Calderon, CTO, <a href="mailto:marco.calderon@albosys.com" target="_blank">marco.calderon@albosys.com</a>

New Acre Project Leverages Remote Sensing and Machine Learning for Carbon Credit Quantification 

<img alt="Solar panel array shown in a field. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fd1acab2-e021-4e22-98a8-58e8e1a9063c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3M_3.29.23A.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />3M and The Washington Post Creative Group are partnering to highlight innovative solutions that address the world’s most pressing climate issues. The year-long collaboration will feature content exploring the areas of circular economy, construction, energy, infrastructure, and transportation. With a focus on products and technologies at work in the United States, Germany, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, the program demonstrates that science-based solutions already exist and can be scaled to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/3m/globally-green/" target="_blank">drive further positive impact</a>.

“Now more than ever, we need to find solutions to address climate change,” said Gayle Schueller, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at 3M. “3M is committed to tackling climate change by collaborating and applying our extensive knowledge of science to produce solutions for the most pressing climate challenges. Together with The Washington Post Creative Group, we will showcase how science can build a brighter future and inspire communities around the world to reimagine what’s possible.”

From a global feature on active science-based solutions around the world to an interactive 360 Immersive Experience and live programming sponsored by 3M in Washington DC, Mexico City and Seoul, the collaborative campaign will give audiences an in-depth understanding of climate issues and the solutions driving positive change.

It is the most expansive global campaign yet by The Washington Post Creative Group, with content translated into English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Korean—increasing accessibility to critical information and resources around climate change.

“We are excited to work with 3M, which is committed to using science to drive sustainability around the world and exemplifies how companies can make a significant impact in the fight to save the planet. This is a large and global program that aligns with the Post’s deep commitment to telling stories about the most pressing issues related to climate and the environment,” said Mary Gail Pezzimenti, Head of Creative at Washington Post Creative Group.

Washington Post Live, the newsroom's live journalism platform featuring top-level government and business leaders, recently launched its “This is Climate” program series about the impact of climate change around the world. Throughout the year, experts from 3M will be featured in sponsored conversations during these news programs, sharing their perspectives and insights on climate issues, existing innovations and best practices for the future. Key areas of focus during 3M’s segments will include sustainable infrastructure, circular economy, electric vehicles, urbanization, and renewable energy. Following each Washington Post Live program, a recording of the discussion will be made available at <a href="http://www.washingtonpostlive.com" target="_blank">www.washingtonpostlive.com</a>. The latest recap of the sponsored conversation with 3M can be found <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/3m/cooling-our-cities/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Recently, 3M expanded its research and development into<a href="https://news.3m.com/2022-09-20-3M-advances-decarbonization-technologies,-showcases-power-of-science-to-address-climate-change-during-Climate-Week-NYC" target="_blank"> emerging climate technologies</a> focused on decarbonization and renewable fuels, such as green hydrogen and low-carbon intensity energy separation solutions. 3M’s investment in solutions to address changing climate is bolstered by positive progress from its environmental and operational commitments. This includes 3M’s accelerated transition to renewable energy – part of the company’s decarbonization roadmap – as well as collaborations across the public and private sectors with organizations such as the Global Alliance for Sustainable Energy and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

At The Washington Post, health, science and environmental reporting has significantly grown in recent years with its<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2022/11/28/visual-storytelling-global-reporting-insights-drive-washington-posts-expanded-climate-environment-coverage/?itid=lk_inline_manual_3" target="_blank"> expanded climate section</a>. The Washington Post also recently announced its<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2022/11/28/michael-coren-joins-post-writer-climate-coach/?itid=lk_inline_manual_3" target="_blank"> first-ever Climate Coach</a>, an advice column that helps readers navigate the choices they face when seeking to live a more climate- and environmentally-friendly life. As a result of all these efforts, The Washington Post was named the top news source for its climate reporting according to the recently released 2022 Erdos and Morgan Opinion Leaders study.

About 3M  
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to improve lives and make what's next at<a href="https://news.3m.com/?utm_medium=redirect&amp;utm_source=vanity-url&amp;utm_campaign=www.3m.com/news" target="_blank"> 3M.com/news</a> or on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/3m" target="_blank"> @3M</a> or<a href="https://twitter.com/3mNews" target="_blank"> @3MNews</a>.

3M and The Washington Post Creative Group are partnering to highlight innovative solutions that address the world’s most pressing climate issues. The year-long collaboration will feature content exploring the areas of circular economy, construction, energy and infrastructure.

3M and the Washington Post Creative Group Highlight Solutions to Changing Climate Through New Multilingual Global Education Program

<img alt="The KeyBank Foundation Team presenting a check to Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9bada0d0-aa40-44d9-ae60-d6e0c417127c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/KeyBank_3.30.23A.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="900" loading="lazy" />The <a href="https://www.key.com/about/corporate-responsibility/keybank-foundation.html" target="_blank">KeyBank Foundation</a> is investing $1 million to support and expand an innovative workforce development program for underserved communities at <a>the </a><a href="https://buffaloartstechcenter.org/" target="_blank">Buffalo Center for Arts &amp; Technology (BCAT)</a>. This grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves.

“All of us at KeyBank are proud to stand with and support BCAT as they continue to lift our community up and make it stronger through innovative workforce development programs that provide opportunities for everyone,” said Michael McMahon, KeyBank Buffalo Market President and Commercial Sales Leader. “Buffalo and Western New York needs a strong, diverse and inclusive workforce to continue its economic and cultural development. BCAT is at the forefront of this effort and we look forward to seeing our neighbors who benefit from their work grow and thrive.”

BCAT’s mission is to provide opportunities for careers through the arts, technology and workforce development. The majority of its adult and youth students live in zip codes representing the highest poverty neighborhoods in Buffalo, including 14215, 14211,14212, 14213, 14209 and 14216. Funding from the KeyBank Foundation will help increase the number of participants served and classes and programs that BCAT can offer.

“BCAT has successfully served the Buffalo Community for ten years, with over 250 adults graduating in the last four years into allied health, technology and landscape career opportunities,” said Robert Gioia, BCAT Board Chairperson. “This grant allows BCAT to expand our reach and deliver more workforce development opportunities in market-demand careers. “

“BCAT provides adult learners the opportunity to not only receive a fee-free training and academic education, but professional development, a dedicated support system, and access to resources needed to be successful in a new career,” said Gina Burkhardt, BCAT CEO. “Our model ensures high retention, graduation, and national certification rates for adult participants.”

BCAT’s Youth Arts &amp; Technology Afterschool program provides a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment, welcoming youth from many Buffalo public and charter high schools. Classes give students the opportunity to express themselves freely and creatively through 3D printing, filmmaking, photography, fine arts and music production. Support from the KeyBank Foundation ensures that BCAT continues to prepare over 100 youth annually for postsecondary pathways into college and careers with potential for economic and social stability.

“Helping BCAT grow and expand this critical program is central to KeyBank’s purpose of helping the communities we serve thrive,” said Elizabeth Gurney, Director of Corporate Philanthropy for KeyBank. “We encourage all of our philanthropic partners in Western New York, along with members of the community to join us in supporting this effort at BCAT.”

Since 2017, KeyBank has made more than $1 billion in investments in Buffalo and Western New York, supporting affordable housing and community development projects; small business and home lending to low-to-moderate income individuals and communities, and transformative philanthropy.

<ul><li><a href="https://buffalonews.com/business/local/keybank-foundation-buffalo-center-for-arts-and-technology-workforce-health-care-elizabeth-gurney-gina-burkhardt-1-million/article_168f30ec-ce39-11ed-9c79-ebfba149d8c7.html" target="_blank">Read more about the KeyBank Foundation’s investment in BCAT in The Buffalo News</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/keybank" target="_blank">Learn more about KeyBank's commitment to helping clients and communities thrive</a></li>
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The KeyBank Foundation is investing $1 million to support and expand an innovative workforce development program for underserved communities at the Buffalo Center for Arts &amp; Technology (BCAT). This grant is part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it 

KeyBank Foundation Invests $1 Million to Expand Innovative Workforce Development Program for Underserved Communities at the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology  

<img alt="Two people sat on chairs talking on a stage at the Well-Being and Success Summit" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f7c24b92-c75a-403e-b560-0c57ffc05d47" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/032823_B%26B_Stage.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="730" loading="lazy" />At Bath &amp; Body Works, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports and empowers women. Earlier this month we experienced a meaningful point of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ginghampride&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7042497013459931137" target="_blank">#GinghamPride</a> as our Women’s Inclusion Network hosted the company’s first-ever Well-Being and Success Summit. It was an inspiring day of celebration and development as our associates explored topics like leading with empathy and accountability, building an inclusive workplace and how developing meaningful relationships can lead to success in our careers and lives. Plus, we heard personal testimony from our CEO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGHi80BmDTWRLVKOhwAumohuHvpEW9KtrE" target="_blank">Gina Boswell</a>, and other female leaders across the organization as they shared their powerful success stories with the purpose of educating and advocating for real change in the workplace.
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Earlier this month we experienced a meaningful point of #GinghamPride as our Women’s Inclusion Network hosted the company’s first-ever Well-Being and Success Summit.

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