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Boston Scientific released its <a href="https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/corporate-responsibility.html" target="_blank">2023 Performance Report</a> highlighting the company’s actions to improve patient outcomes while prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress. 
“Because we know that patient health is interconnected with the health of communities and of the planet, we take seriously our responsibility to make sustainable progress,” said Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, Boston Scientific. “This dedication is shared by our more than 48,000 employees worldwide, whose talent and commitment to the highest standards of quality allow us to raise the bar, year after year.” 
The report describes how teams across the company applied the science and transformation that define Boston Scientific’s business to advance its ESG priorities and goals, focused on advancing innovative care, empowering people and contributing to a healthier planet, while performing with integrity. 
Highlights of Boston Scientific’s 2023 ESG progress include:

<ul><li>Helping improve the lives of more than 37 million patients around the world with nearly 90 product launches and $1.4 billion invested in research and development.[1]</li>
	<li>Advancing health and addressing inequities by increasing diversity in clinical trials, donating more than $76 million to fund global medical research, fellowships, education and charitable organizations.</li>
	<li>
	Increasing workforce diversity, with mid-level leadership[2] roles now held by 43.5% of women globally and 22.6% by multicultural employees in the U.S., including Puerto Rico.
	</li>
	<li>Achieving 82% renewable electricity,[3] bringing the company closer to meeting its goal of 100% by the end of 2024.</li>
	<li>
	Further defining the company’s path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.[4]
	</li>
	<li>Delivering more than 40 million products and spending approximately $340 million on small and diverse suppliers.</li>
</ul>The Boston Scientific 2023 Performance Report was prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards as well as alignment with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for the Medical Equipment &amp; Supplies industry and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. 
Detailed information about the company’s progress is available on its <a href="https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/corporate-responsibility.html" target="_blank">corporate responsibility website</a>. 
All data as of December 31, 2023, unless otherwise specified. About Boston Scientific 
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of health care. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bostonscientific.com/" target="_blank">www.bostonscientific.com</a> and connect on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/boston-scientific/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bostonsci" target="_blank">X</a>, formerly Twitter. Contact 
Media: Emily Anderson +1 617.515.2000 
Investors: Jon Monson +1 508.683.5450

[1] Represents GAAP R&amp;D expense per Annual Report on Form 10-K. 
[2] Mid-level leadership includes managers, principals, senior managers and fellows. 
[3] Includes renewable electricity generated onsite and purchased electricity matched with electricity from renewable sources. Inclusive of all manufacturing and key distribution sites only. 
[4] Across the company's entire value chain (scopes 1, 2 and 3) with a base year of 2019 as approved in 2022 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.

Boston Scientific Reports 2023 Actions Toward a Healthier, More Equitable World

<img alt="Two smiling children looking at an open laptop while sitting on an outdoor table." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="75c3003d-266d-47ac-92df-60c75c8a6c99" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/closingdivide_comcast_041724.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="563" loading="lazy" />For more than a decade, Comcast has been dedicated to closing the digital divide. Achieving digital equity is at the heart of the work we do because we know how life-changing a reliable home Internet connection can be in today’s digital economy.

Through the federal government’s <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp" target="_blank">Affordable Connectivity Program</a> (ACP), more than 23 million households across America – <a href="https://www.bsgco.com/acp-fact-sheet" target="_blank">nearly 50% of which are military families</a> – are able to get online at little to no cost. Unfortunately, the ACP is only fully funded through April and is expected to lapse by May. This puts at risk all the progress we have made in keeping Americans connected to this critical resource.

<a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/stories/funding-affordable-connectivity-program-critical-for-our-countrys-future" target="_blank">As I said in January</a>, we believe that Congress and the White House should find a way to extend the ACP so people can stay connected and benefit from the Internet for education, healthcare, workforce development, veterans’ assistance, and so much more.

At Comcast, we remain committed to doing our part to help including:

Partial ACP Credit – To help ease the transition, all ACP customers will receive a federally funded ACP credit of $14 on their Xfinity bills ($35 on Tribal lands) for the month of May as the government program winds down.

Internet Essentials – We continue to offer <a href="https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials" target="_blank">Internet Essentials</a> – our reliable, low-cost high-speed Internet service – for $9.95/month. That is the exact same price it has been since 2011, when it was first introduced, despite inflation, while speeds have increased five times for no additional cost. Millions of Americans have been connected to Internet Essentials, which has become the largest and most comprehensive private-sector Internet adoption program in the country. All current ACP customers are eligible to switch to Internet Essentials tiers during this transition.

Internet Essentials+ – For customers looking for even faster speeds, Internet Essentials Plus offers double the speed – up to 100 Mbps – for $29.95/month.

Xfinity Mobile Savings – For those looking to save money on their monthly bills, we’re also offering discounts to customers who bundle their Internet service with <a href="https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/?CMP=KNC-43700053507087418-GOOGLE-694334329635-c-xfinity%20mobile-e-XM_Brand+Only_BR_Exact_North&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpcmetaOrhQMVkXNHAR2NmwxvEAAYASAAEgLYlvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Xfinity Mobile</a>. New Internet Essentials Plus customers can take advantage of a free line of Xfinity Mobile for one year. Additionally, current customers enrolled in ACP with Comcast who add Xfinity Mobile can get an additional free unlimited line for one year, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars per year.

NOW WiFi Pass – For individuals and families on the go, Comcast has introduced <a href="https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/wifi?CMP=KNC-43700075421305697-GOOGLE-680335120269-c-buy%20wifi%20pass-p-Wifi_Pass_NB_Phrase_National&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0oXQta2phQMV3XJHAR3pVQusEAAYASAAEgLdwPD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">NOW WiFi Pass</a>, which connects them to our 23 million+ Xfinity WiFi hotspots nationwide. Now through June 30, customers can get online for $10/month with no additional equipment required, no long-term commitments, or any cancellation fees.

Lift Zones – Individuals, whether they’re our customers or not, can access one of our more than 1,250 WiFi-connected <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/digital-equity/lift-zones" target="_blank">Lift Zones</a> across the country. Working with our extensive network of nonprofit partners, Lift Zones provide free Internet access in neighborhood locations like nonprofits, community centers, gyms, and parks and recreation facilities. Additionally, many locations have <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/project-up/digital-navigators" target="_blank">Digital Navigators</a> – trusted and trained individuals who help them get online and learn digital skills.

Internet Essentials Partnership Program – Our <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/digital-equity/internet-essentials-partnership-program" target="_blank">Internet Essentials Partnerships Program</a> (IEPP) provides the opportunity for school districts and other organizations to fund and connect large numbers of students and families to broadband access at home. Since 2020, IEPP has collaborated with hundreds of entities across the country to help connect K-12 students.

Partnerships and Project UP – We also continue to work with our network of thousands of nonprofit partners nationwide who are on the front lines of closing the digital divide. We’re investing in organizations that train thousands of trusted Digital Navigators who connect people to the Internet; and partners who advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators. This is all backed by <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/project-up" target="_blank">Project UP</a>, our $1B commitment to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.

While we have all these products and services available today, we will continue to create even more packages and options to offer our customers and the communities we serve. We’ve made so much progress closing the digital divide and we remain committed to doing our part to ensure more Americans stay connected and that no one gets left behind.

Broderick D. Johnson is Executive Vice President, Public Policy, and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity for Comcast Corporation.

Comcast Remains Dedicated to Closing the Digital Divide

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e9c3cfbe-03e1-475f-891b-cc3e2f87b5e4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/1-stage_AEG_042423.jpeg" width="640" height="1800" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>AEG's Cali Vibes stages powered by solar energy captured by Overdrive Energy Solutions’ battery power stations.</figcaption></figure>Organizing large-scale music festivals is often associated with significant environmental challenges. Festivals can generate massive amounts of waste, from attendees discarding single use-items like plastic cups and food containers, to emitting high levels of Co2 emissions from the generators powering each stage.

AEG’s Goldenvoice is challenging convention by pioneering sustainable practices in festival organizing and utilizing its three-day music festival in Long Beach, CA, Cali Vibes, as a blueprint for greening their own festival operations.

Now for the second consecutive year, Goldenvoice’s Cali Vibes, has partnered with Three Squares Inc., a Los Angeles-based environmental consulting firm, to develop a comprehensive sustainability program aimed at reducing emissions, minimizing waste, educating attendees and staff, and fostering eco-friendly practices throughout its operations.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c382e8e4-6f61-433d-bd79-ca945245f046" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/2-festival_AEG_042423.jpeg" width="640" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Through its partnership with r.World,  the festival utilized r.Cup reusable cups.</figcaption></figure>Welcoming 25,000 fans per day, Cali Vibes allowed sustainability to take the main stage by adopting the following green initiatives:

<ul><li>Food Waste Reduction – All extra food at the festival was donated to local community shelters. Additionally, roughly 20% to 30% of the food vendors at Cali Vibes provided vegan menu options, with all vendors required to offer at least one vegetarian option.</li>
	<li>Reusable Cup Program: Through its partnership with r.World, the festival utilized r.Cup reusable cups and eliminated approximately 300,000 single-use plastic cups. Water was served in aluminum cans, and refill stations were located throughout the festival.</li>
	<li>Reducing Energy: To reduce on site energy consumption, Cali Vibes sourced Overdrive Energy Solutions’ battery power stations to capture solar energy to power light towers in parking lots, merch stations and bathroom zones. Energy efficient lighting systems relied on battery-powered LED lights. By sourcing locally-produced renewable diesel to power generators and heavy equipment, Cali Vibes eliminated 43 tons of carbon emissions at this year’s festival.</li>
	<li>Reducing Emissions: The festival promoted public transit use by offering attendees free or discounted public transit rides through a partnership with L.A. Metro. Festival organizers also implemented a “no idling” rule to reduce emissions by requiring cars and gas-powered golf carts to be turned off when not in motion.</li>
</ul>In addition to greening its festival operations, the team at Goldenvoice partnered with AEG's Social Impact department to nurture the next generation of environmental stewards by hosting an AEG Futures event at the festival. The career program brought together [50] underrepresented high school and college students to learn about sustainability-focused career opportunities available in live entertainment. The program offered students a chance to learn from industry experts about career opportunities, meet sustainability vendors who spoke to them about the specific Cali Vibes initiatives, participate in mentoring sessions, and explore the festival grounds, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable practices in the live music space.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a789b741-dec4-4c03-8319-427e4a7374f3" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3-hydration-station_AEG_042423.jpeg" width="640" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Water was served in aluminum cans, and refill stations were located throughout the festival.</figcaption></figure> 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b11615e4-6f1b-4f0d-8309-fb0f5cabe09d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/4-no-idling_AEG_042423.jpeg" width="640" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Cali Vibes implemented a “no idling” rule to reduce emissions by requiring cars and gas-powered golf carts to be turned off when not in motion.</figcaption></figure> 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="21eb160c-dab3-4918-a724-5cc38d7cb980" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/5-reusable-cups_AEG_042423.jpeg" width="640" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Utilizing r.Cups reusable cup system, Cali Vibes eliminated approximately 300,000 single-use plastic cups at the festival in 2024.</figcaption></figure> 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="872bafe1-32f9-427a-af68-e93ba59c1c49" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/6-minimise-waste_AEG_042423.jpeg" width="640" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Cali Vibes aiming to minimize waste and implement eco-friendly practices throughout its operations.</figcaption></figure>

Goldenvoice’s Cali Vibes Executes Comprehensive Sustainability Program 

2023 was a transformative year for Vertex. The company made significant advances toward delivering on its core mission of creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and ushering in a new era of diversification. Vertex’s differentiated strategy, investment in scientific innovation, and unique culture have enabled the company to extend its leadership in cystic fibrosis, expand into new disease areas with the regulatory approvals of CASGEVY™ (exagamglogene autotemcel), rapidly advance its robust research and development (R&amp;D) pipeline, and drive positive impact for patients, employees and its communities. The company remains committed to making a difference — for patients and families impacted by serious diseases, for its communities, and for each other. Vertex’s differentiated strategy and unique culture, along with its drive and dedication, will fuel the company’s ability to deliver results and operate its business responsibly. About Vertex 
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. 
Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit <a href="https://www.vrtx.com/" target="_blank">www.vrtx.com</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertex-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VertexPharmaInc" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vertexpharmaceuticals/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VertexPharmaceuticalsGlobal" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VertexPharma" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a>.  Media Contact: <a href="mailto:sarah_dsouza@vrtx.com" target="_blank">Sarah D’Souza</a>, 857-329-8495

In a Transformative Year, Vertex Advances Its Commitment to Corporate Responsibility; Announces 2023 CR Report

<img alt="electric vehicle at charging station " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f9a3cf30-420a-4a99-b1b6-f1c208515172" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/DP%20World%20electric%20trucks%20Peru.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />Here at <a href="https://www.dpworld.com" target="_blank">DP World</a>, we understand the environmental toll of global trade. Port operations are notoriously carbon-intensive; the transportation sector creates one-third of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, of which <a href="https://www.oecd.org/ocean/topics/ocean-shipping/#:~:text=The%20main%20transport%20mode%20for,comes%20with%20opportunities%20and%20challenges." target="_blank">shipping accounts for nearly 3%</a>. 

In an era where environmental sustainability is no longer optional but imperative, DP World is investing in decarbonizing its port operations and steer trade towards a more sustainable future.

On April 4, 2024, we unveiled the first charging station for electric trucks at our terminal on the South Dock of the Port of Callao in Peru. This initiative makes Callao the first port terminal in Latin America to feature this type of infrastructure, promoting decarbonization, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency.

Electrification at the Forefront

Our latest venture in Callao is another step forward in DP World’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2040 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The station, which is powered by 100% renewable energy, features 10 fast chargers of 200 KW each, and will be used to charge our fleet of 20 electric ITVs (internal transport trucks). This setup not only supports our fleet but also propels the port towards carbon neutrality.

The charging station, equipped with a 2-megawatt substation and dual-vehicle CCS2-type connectors, also incorporates a smart charge management platform that monitors energy consumption and CO2 emissions savings. Supplementing this, 60 KW of rooftop solar power is used to power the station, further reducing our grid energy dependency.

A Sustainable Milestone

The introduction of this electric charging station is projected to reduce DP World's carbon emissions significantly, preventing the release of 2,145 metric tons of CO2 equivalents annually at the Port of Callao. Given Peru's standing as 38th globally for air pollution (according to the 2022 World Air Quality Report), this reduction is not just a corporate achievement but a national benefit, highlighting our commitment to enhancing air quality and reducing environmental impacts.

Broadening the Impact

DP World's commitment extends beyond Callao. In our continuous pursuit of innovation, last year we also <a href="https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/788796-dp-world-bolsters-green-initiatives-perus-port-callao-15-electric-cranes" target="_blank">integrated 15 new electric cranes</a> into our operations at the port. DP World has also been making other investments in sustainability at the Port of Callao. 

This electrification project is not just about adopting new technologies; it's about setting a precedent for the maritime and logistics industries worldwide. By pioneering such initiatives, we aim to encourage widespread adoption of clean energy practices, not just in Peru but across the globe.

Pioneering Sustainable Trade: DP World Implements Charging Station for Electric Trucks at Peru’s Port of Callao

<img alt="2 people carrying lumber" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a34a219c-927b-4933-a472-fc69fff0c51f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Pic2_SE_41624.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="801" loading="lazy" /><ul><li>‘25 Years Young’ celebrates the 25th anniversary of the foundation</li>
	<li>A global call for contributions will award impactful and innovative youth projects</li>
</ul>PARIS, April 23, 2024 /CSRwire/ - To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders committed to building a fairer, low-carbon society.

‘25 Years Young’: A Celebration of Youth and 25 Years of Action  
Founded in 1999 under the aegis of the Fondation de France, the Schneider Electric Foundation supports changemakers driving sustainable development, promoting social inclusion, and empowering communities worldwide. Throughout 2024, the foundation will celebrate the world’s youth by raising awareness of their social and environmental impact and mobilizing the support of company employees. The high point of these celebrations is the launch of a global call for contributions with the foundation’s social entrepreneurship partner, <a href="https://www.changemakers.com/en" target="_blank">Ashoka</a>.

Ever since its creation, the Schneider Electric Foundation has been a pioneer in supporting positive initiatives to tackle growing social challenges and many innovations are driven by young people from around the world. The foundation is honoring them on its 25th anniversary by supporting their future, our future, helping them to make an impact for a fairer energy transition.
<img alt="2 people looking at a picture" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a22f3be1-2540-4401-a500-47e6e1b85f6e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Pic4_SE_41624.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="800" loading="lazy" />“Youth Innovation For A Sustainable Future”: A Global Call for Contributions  
The call for contributions titled ‘Youth Innovation For A Sustainable Future’ with <a href="https://www.changemakers.com/en" target="_blank">Ashoka’s program Changemaker Companies</a> aims to select 25 of the most impactful and innovative youth projects across all five continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East). This global call for contributions focuses on professional training, entrepreneurship and a fair transition, and a 50,000-euro prize will be awarded to the winning project during the COP29 climate summit in Bakou, Azerbaïdjan. Those projects selected will also benefit from increased visibility across the social media channels of both Schneider Electric’s Foundation and Ashoka’s network of countries.

Gilles Vermot Desroches, Senior Vice President of Schneider Electric Corporate Citizenship and Institutional Affairs and General delegate of the Schneider Electric Foundation declared:

“The younger generation is playing an influential role in how we shape tomorrow's innovative solutions. From the outset, the SEF has valued the contribution of youth, and therefore, considers the importance of supporting young people to nurture both future generations and our planet.”
<img alt="people high fiving" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="423780ab-3db0-400c-b0d6-a98f364ec9d1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/highfives_Schneiderelectric_042224.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="800" loading="lazy" />About the Schneider Electric Foundation 

In a world where social and environmental challenges are more widespread and more urgent than ever, the Schneider Electric Foundation supports innovative and forward-looking initiatives to give as many people as possible the energy they need to succeed.

Always forward-looking and optimistic, the goal of the Schneider Electric Foundation is to play a part in creating a fairer, less carbon-intensive society that gives future generations the tools to transform our world.

About Ashoka

Ashoka is the largest global network of leading social entrepreneurs — individuals with new ideas to systemically address the world’s biggest challenges and the entrepreneurial skill to transform those ideas into national, regional and global social impact. Over 40 years, Ashoka has supported more than 3,800 social entrepreneurs in 90 countries with solutions addressing society’s most pressing issues. Ashoka’s vision is a world in which Everyone is a Changemaker — a society that responds quickly and effectively to challenges, and where everyone has the freedom, confidence and societal support to address any social problem. 

For more information, visit ashoka.org.

About Schneider Electric 

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

<a href="http://www.se.com" target="_blank">www.se.com</a>

Discover the newest perspectives shaping sustainability, electricity 4.0, and next-generation automation on <a href="https://www.se.com/ww/en/insights/" target="_blank">Schneider Electric Insights</a>.

Schneider Electric Foundation Turns 25 and Launches the ‘25 Years Young’ Campaign

Boston Scientific released its 2023 Performance Report highlighting the company’s actions to improve patient outcomes while prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress.

<img alt="KeyBank branch rendering showing exterior of the branch." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2faa9e59-157e-49f6-bab3-c5b74e06cf3f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/KeyBank%20Branch%20Rendering_KeyBank_4.24.24A.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="850" loading="lazy" />CLEVELAND, April 26, 2024 /CSRwire/ - <a href="https://www.key.com/personal/index.html" target="_blank">KeyBank</a> is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients in 2023 with four <a href="https://www.greenwich.com/document-type/greenwich-awards" target="_blank">Greenwich Awards</a>. These honors are among the most prestigious a bank can receive. They recognize the proactive advice Key provided to clients throughout the year and reflects our commitment to being a trusted presence in the small and middle market business communities and standing by our clients’ sides to help them move forward financially.

KeyBank received the following Greenwich Small Business Awards in 2023:

<ul><li><a href="https://www.greenwich.com/commercial-banking/2023-greenwich-excellence-awards-us-small-business-banking" target="_blank">Greenwich Excellence Award - Relationship Manager Proactively Provides Advice - Midwest and Northeast Regions</a></li>
</ul>In the Northeast Region, this is the second consecutive year that KeyBank, a top SBA lender1, has been honored with this award.

“Earning trust and delivering differentiated and tailored solutions that help businesses run better is central to the relationships we have with our clients,” said Mike Walters, Head of Business Banking at KeyBank. “These awards reflect KeyBank’s steadfast commitment to providing small businesses with the tools and guidance they need to grow in their communities.”

<ul><li><a href="https://www.key.com/small-business/index.html" target="_blank">Learn more about how KeyBank helps small businesses</a></li>
</ul>KeyBank also received the following Greenwich Awards for middle market banking in 2023:

<ul><li><a href="https://www.greenwich.com/commercial-banking/2023-greenwich-best-brand-awards-us-middle-market-banking" target="_blank">Greenwich Best Brand - Trust Award for middle market banking</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.greenwich.com/commercial-banking/2023-greenwich-excellence-awards-us-middle-market-banking" target="_blank">Greenwich Excellence Award - Relationship Manager Proactively Provides Advice – Midwest Region</a></li>
</ul>These awards recognize KeyBank’s ability to combine high quality day-to-day service, innovative digital banking tools and insights that help optimize business performance for middle market clients along with the advice the bank provides to clients.

“It’s great to see the recognition for our platform and our people,” said Ken Gavrity, President of Key Commercial Bank. “We’ve worked hard to build the most comprehensive platform to serve the Middle Market community, and these awards are a testament to the advice and thought leadership our team brings every day.”

<ul><li><a href="https://www.key.com/businesses-institutions/index.html" target="_blank">Learn more about the solutions KeyBank offers to middle market businesses</a></li>
</ul>Methodology

Coalition Greenwich evaluated the small business banking platforms of more than 500 banks. Of these, only 39 have the distinctive quality required to win a Greenwich Excellence Award.

Results are based on more than 15,000 interviews with businesses with sales of $1 million –$10 million across the country.

Coalition Greenwich’s Middle Market Excellence awards are based on nearly 12,000 interviews with businesses with sales of $10 million - $500 million across the country. Comparisons are based on all banks covered across the United States.

The Best Brand - Trust award is based on distinctive customer ratings.

ABOUT KEYBANK

KeyBank's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187 billion at March 31, 2024.

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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1Source: Statistics released by the SBA as of 9/30/2023

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<img alt="speaker at a lecturn" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="dbc249d8-3556-403c-9af2-28052ae8a981" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/dta_qualcomm_042524.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="675" loading="lazy" />NAIROBI, Kenya, April 26, 2024 /CSRwire/ - Qualcomm Incorporated announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. The Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its second year, aims to work with and support the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programs with a focus on 5G, Edge-AI/ML, Compute, and IoT. This year, Qualcomm received an overwhelming response, with approximately 250 applications from 30 countries. 

Highlights: 

<ul><li>Startup cohort announced for 2024 Qualcomm Make In Africa startup incubation program featuring technologies</li>
	<li>Announcement of the awardee of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund, supporting startups in scaling their societal and market impact. </li>
	<li>Development of L2Pro Africa website content nears completion, providing free online training on intellectual property protection. </li>
</ul> As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, Qualcomm Make In Africa is an equity-free mentorship program that identifies promising early-stage startups keen on applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies such as 5G, Edge-AI/ML, Compute, and IoT to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware. These startups have demonstrated exceptional potential in applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions. The selected startups will receive free mentorship, business coaching, access to engineering consultation for product development, and guidance on protecting intellectual property. The 2024 cohort includes the following startups (listed in alphabetical order): 

<ul><li>Aurora Health from Kenya provides AI-based cardiovascular health care tools</li>
	<li>CropScan from Kenya uses solar-powered smart farming IoT devices</li>
	<li>Cure Bionics from Tunisia makes smart 3D printed prosthetic arms </li>
	<li>DevisionX from Egypt provides AI-based low-code computer vision tools </li>
	<li>Kalio from Cameroon is building AI tools for Agricultural IoT </li>
	<li>Kitovu from Nigeria provides tools and software for smart agricultural warehouse management </li>
	<li>NextAI Studios from Kenya builds AI-based emotion detection into toys for children’s mental healthcare </li>
	<li>RIM Nextgen from Kenya, uses smart tools for monitoring propane consumption </li>
	<li>Sparcx from South Africa uses AI for enhancing radar signal processing Vizmerald from Tunisia, is working on AI-based textile industry inspection </li>
</ul> Qualcomm is also proud to announce the awardee of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. This fund, provided by Qualcomm through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ Initiative, aims to support startups in scaling their societal and market impact. Ecorich Solutions Limited, a female-founded organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, will be awarded funding to help scale the impact of their smart organic food composter. Wireless Reach funding will support Ecorich to address the dual challenge of organic waste management and the need for sustainable agricultural practices, with the goal of reducing environmental pollution, improving crop yields for farmers, and mitigating waste-related health risks for communities. The other nine startups from the 2023 cohort will also receive valuable stipends to continue fueling their growth. These startups have showcased innovative uses of wireless technology to address pressing needs in their communities. 

  In addition, Qualcomm is excited to highlight the progress of the L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers in Africa to protect, secure, and maximize their innovations. This program has been created in collaboration with Adams and Adams, Africa’s leading intellectual property (IP) law firm. The education content has been updated with individual filing procedures for patents, industrial designs, and trademarks in the countries of Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Rwanda and within the two African patent organizations, ARIPO and OAPI. These step-by-step descriptions of per-country filing requirements empower inventors to interact effectively with IP professionals such as an IP attorney and their respective IP offices. 

 "I am thrilled with the overwhelming response to the Africa Innovation Platform this year," said Alex Rogers, President, QTL &amp; Global Affairs, Qualcomm Incorporated. "The quality and diversity of the applications received reflect the immense talent and potential within Africa's technology ecosystem. We are excited to work with the shortlisted startups and provide them with the necessary resources and support to drive innovation and create a positive impact in their communities." 

   “We applaud Qualcomm for launching the second year of its Innovate in Africa Platform, which not only equips the upcoming generation of African entrepreneurs with expertise in pivotal areas like AI/ML, healthcare, agri-tech, smart cities, and communications but also empowers them to safeguard their intellectual property through the complimentary L2ProAfrica program.”, said John Omo, secretary general, African Telecommunications Union (ATU). 

Mr. Omo also emphasized that the ATU remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent. "Our youth innovation program, among other initiatives, plays a crucial role in cultivating the talents and aspirations of Africa's young visionaries," he affirmed. "We are ready to collaborate with additional partners to realize this objective." 

For more information about Qualcomm Make in Africa, please visit <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/africa/qualcomm-make-in-africa" target="_blank">https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/africa/qualcomm-make-in-africa</a>.

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Qualcomm Incorporated announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund.

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