https://www.csrwire.com/rss/feed CSRwire Press Releases, Events and Reports en-US https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828356-new-holland-wins-national-sustainability-award-biomethane-powered-tractor Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:49 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828356-new-holland-wins-national-sustainability-award-biomethane-powered-tractor CNH For its innovation and promotion of sustainability in the field, CNH brand, New Holland, has been recognized  with the ESG Award, organized by the Brazilian ESG Association. <img alt="holding up award" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="512481a6-a15f-4d3e-ab6c-460593b16e91" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/national-sustainability-award_CNH_120225.jpeg" width="640" /> <p>For its innovation and promotion of sustainability in the field, <a href="https://www.cnh.com/" target="_blank">CNH</a> brand, <a href="https://www.newholland.com/splash" target="_blank">New Holland</a>, has been recognized with the ESG Award, organized by the Brazilian ESG Association.</p> <p>The CNH brand won in the "Technological Innovation in ESG" category with the T6.180 Methane Power, the world's first agricultural tractor powered by biomethane, which uses the gas generated from the decomposition of organic waste as fuel.</p> <img alt="two people holding award at event" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="78cb7b5d-91ed-4b67-b54f-fe95dd5d7d17" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/national-sustainability-award-2_CNH_120225.jpeg" width="640" /> <p><strong>Leader in alternative fuels</strong></p> <p>From 2006, when it launched the alternative fuels leadership strategy, New Holland developed tractors powered primarily by biodiesel, as well as hydrogen, until the launch in 2013 of the first methane-powered T6 series tractor prototype, emphasizing the brand's commitment to meeting its environmental goals and contributing to CO2 reduction.</p> <p>Launched as a commercial product in 2022, the T6.180 Methane Power is available to Brazilian producers. Biomethane propulsion technology offers numerous environmental advantages, including up to 80% reduction in regulated pollutant emissions and 84% in CO2 compared to a standard diesel engine. By using biomethane, a cost reduction of between 25% and 40% can be achieved when compared to conventional fuels. And the tractor has the same performance and autonomy as a diesel tractor of the same size.</p> <img alt="tractor" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b3fe4a0-4dbf-463d-86a7-ae1955203e79" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/national-sustainability-award-3_CNH_120225.jpg" width="640" /> <p>In 2023, the brand also presented the concept of the energy-independent farm, in partnership with the main companies in the biomethane sector to create an innovative ecosystem for the production of gas generated from the decomposition of animal waste. Composed of a biodigester, biogas purification system, generator, tractors and heavy trucks, this ecosystem is a pioneer in Brazil and revolutionizes the country's biogas market.</p> <p>This type of solution gives the producer the possibility of using the biogas generated within the property (from animal waste, for example) to supply the equipment, taking advantage of the so-called virtuous cycle of the farm, which becomes increasingly self-sufficient from an energy and environmentally correct point of view. In addition, there is a reduction in operating costs and greater peace of mind in the management of activities, as it becomes self-sufficient in fuel production and use, being free from all the uncertainties of the fossil fuel market.</p> , full_html, For its innovation and promotion of sustainability in the field, CNH brand, New Holland, has been recognized  with the ESG Award, organized by the Brazilian ESG Association. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828351-entergy-louisiana-celebrates-legacy-sterlington-new-chapter-storied-history Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:30:04 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828351-entergy-louisiana-celebrates-legacy-sterlington-new-chapter-storied-history Entergy Corporation Entergy Louisiana officially cut the ribbon on its new Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish. This milestone marks the dawn of a cleaner, more sustainable era in a place deeply rooted in Entergy’s history. <img alt="Three men holding umbrellas at opening of facility" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bf9f5daf-47d8-4861-9a52-81d9474c1c72" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sterlington-Solar-Facility_Entergy_120225_1.jpg" width="640" /> <p>STERLINGTON, La., December 3, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Entergy Louisiana officially cut the ribbon on its new Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish. This milestone marks the dawn of a cleaner, more sustainable era in a place deeply rooted in Entergy’s history.</p> <p><strong>Honoring the past, powering the future</strong></p> <p>The solar facility site sits adjacent to what was once the iconic Sterlington Station, Entergy’s historic generating plant that first came online in November 1925.</p> <p>In its earliest days, Sterlington Station was described as a “mighty power giant” for good reason: it started with two turbogenerators producing about 25 MW and was rapidly expanded into one of the largest power plants in the South by the late 1920s.&nbsp; The plant’s location was carefully chosen under the leadership of Entergy founder Harvey Couch for its access to abundant natural gas, water from the nearby Ouachita River, and its strategic position in a growing agricultural and industrial region.</p> <p>Workers built a whole company town nearby: homes for about 50 families, a school, a church, even a boarding house for single employees.&nbsp; Over the decades, Sterlington Station fueled economic growth across northern Louisiana — and now, a century later, Entergy is writing a powerful new chapter by embracing renewable energy.</p> <p>“To celebrate the ribbon-cutting of this solar facility at the very site where our roots first took place a century ago is profoundly meaningful,” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president CEO. “It’s a testament to how far we’ve come — from the mighty power of Sterlington Station to the clean, sustainable promise of solar power. This is not just an investment in energy, but in Louisiana’s future.”</p> <p>“The Sterlington Solar Facility stands as a powerful symbol of progress—honoring the legacy of Sterlington Station while embracing a cleaner, more resilient future for Ouachita Parish and all of Louisiana,” said Todd Edsall, president of Power Providers for Black &amp; Veatch. “Our team’s dedication to safety and excellence is reflected in the thousands of incident-free man-hours invested here. This project is more than a source of renewable energy; it’s a catalyst for local jobs, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship. By working together with Entergy and our community partners, we’re helping to build a brighter tomorrow and ensure that Sterlington’s legacy continues to power Louisiana for generations to come.”</p> <p><strong>A clean-energy investment for the community</strong></p> <p>The Sterlington Solar Facility was approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission as part of a larger renewable energy build-out: the 49-megawatt solar project is among approximately 225 MW of new facilities greenlit to bolster Entergy Louisiana’s clean energy portfolio.</p> <p>This development is more than symbolic — it reflects Entergy’s commitment to modernizing its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint and investing in north Louisiana.</p> <p>“This facility reflects our long-term commitment to modernizing our energy portfolio, reducing emissions, and creating economic opportunity in Ouachita Parish and beyond,” May added. “It’s a legacy honoring the past while shaping the future.”</p> <p><strong>Economic and environmental benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Job creation and local spending: The project contributes to the local economy during construction and operation.</li> <li>Cleaner energy: As a zero-emission solar resource, the facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports Entergy’s sustainability commitments.</li> <li>Community participation: The Sterlington Solar Facility is part of Entergy Louisiana’s “Geaux Green” (Rider GGO) program, enabling customers to opt into renewable energy and help drive demand for clean power.</li> <li>Infrastructure resilience: Investing in diversified energy sources strengthens the grid and supports long-term energy reliability.</li> </ul> <p><strong>A legacy renewed</strong></p> <p>From its humble beginnings — when Harvey Couch built the Sterlington Station to bring affordable power to a growing region — to today’s solar-powered present, the Sterlington community remains at the heart of Entergy’s mission.&nbsp; This ribbon cutting celebrates continuity, innovation, and a shared vision for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.</p> <p><strong>About the Louisiana 100 Plan</strong></p> <p>The Louisiana 100 Plan is Entergy Louisiana’s bold, decade-long commitment to power progress across the state in honor of a century of service. Entergy has outlined six strategic goals focused on affordability, grid resilience, economic growth, job creation, community investment and volunteerism. Through this plan, Entergy aims to help keep residential electric rates low, strengthen infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, attract new industry and jobs and invest $100 million in Louisiana communities. The Louisiana 100 Plan is a clear roadmap for building a stronger, more resilient Louisiana learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entergylouisiana.com/100-plan" target="_blank">EntergyLouisiana.com/100-plan</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Entergy Louisiana</strong></p> <p>Entergy Louisiana provides electricity to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes. Entergy Louisiana is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR). Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entergylouisiana.com/" target="_blank">EntergyLouisiana.com</a>&nbsp;and connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entergy.com/social" target="_blank">@EntergyLA</a>&nbsp;on social media.</p> <p><strong>Media Inquiries</strong><br /> Phoebe James<br /> <a href="mailto:Pjames1@entergy.com">Pjames1@entergy.com</a><br /> 504-576-4132</p> <p>View original content <a href="https://www.entergy.com/news/entergy-louisiana-celebrates-the-legacy-of-sterlington-a-new-chapter-in-a-storied-history" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> , full_html, Entergy Louisiana officially cut the ribbon on its new Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish. This milestone marks the dawn of a cleaner, more sustainable era in a place deeply rooted in Entergy’s history. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828346-arrow-electronics-and-habitat-humanity-metro-denver-complete-nations-first Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:25 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828346-arrow-electronics-and-habitat-humanity-metro-denver-complete-nations-first Arrow Electronics, Inc. Arrow Electronics and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver have completed the nation’s first affordable smart home community in Aurora, Colo. <center><iframe allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="https://www.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/2025-12/Habitat-for-Humanity_Arrow_120225_1.mp4" width="100%"></iframe></center> <p>CENTENNIAL, Colo., December 3, 2025 /CSRwire/ -_&nbsp;Arrow Electronics and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver have completed the nation’s <a href="https://www.arrow.com/company/purpose/stories/habitat-smart-homes?utm_source=linkedin_company&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=csr" target="_blank">first affordable smart home community</a> in Aurora, Colo. Each home in this one-of-a-kind development is equipped with smart technology to enhance security and safety, save energy, conserve water, improve air quality and reduce energy costs.</p> <p>“It’s like a dream. It’s like I’m still dreaming,” said first-time homeowner, Adrienne, who lives in the Mountain View Community Homes with her adult son.&nbsp;</p> <img alt="Family of parents and three children sitting in front of house blowing bubbles" data-align="center" data-caption="Ellen Jaskol Photography" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d47aa4d-794e-46f9-827e-7d5829920ab6" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat-for-Humanity_Arrow_120225_2.jpg" width="640" /> <p>High costs and connectivity issues often make it difficult to integrate smart home devices into affordable home projects like Mountain View, but Arrow was able to bridge the gap by assembling a network of customers and suppliers who contributed vital hardware and technical support.&nbsp;</p> <p>Resideo, a longtime Habitat supporter, provided a full suite of products, including Honeywell Home smart thermostats and air treatment systems, as well as First Alert video doorbells and water leak detectors.&nbsp;</p> <img alt="Home owner positioning water leak detector under kitchen sink" data-align="center" data-caption="Ellen Jaskol Photography" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b14f73b0-1980-4931-93e9-04b224b57af7" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat-for-Humanity_Arrow_120225_3.jpg" width="640" /> <p>Homeowners can program and monitor the devices remotely through an app on their phones or through iPads donated by Arrow supplier Silicon Labs.&nbsp;</p> <p>“If I go to bed and it’s chilly, I can just get on my phone and put the temperature higher,” said fellow homeowner Gladys. “It’s really helpful.”</p> <p>Mountain View residents cited the video doorbells, water leak detectors and water shut-off valves for providing them with peace of mind and confidence that their homes are being protected from water damage and other issues. Homeowners also praised the smart home sprinklers and smart home timers provided by Arrow customer Rachio for conserving water and potentially saving them money on their water bills.&nbsp;</p> <img alt="Family sitting at table together " data-align="center" data-caption="Ellen Jaskol Photography" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="707a42e9-ded8-4606-90e0-7a49e10f56f3" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat-for-Humanity_Arrow_120225_4.jpg" width="640" /> <p>Residents are not only expected to save money on water and energy but should also spend less on maintenance thanks to more efficient heating and cooling systems. They may also be eligible for insurance discounts because the water leak sensors, security system and smoke alarms could help homeowners avoid filing claims.&nbsp;</p> <p>Homeowners weren’t charged for the smart home technology and won’t face any hidden fees related to operating the devices.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to gathering smart home devices for the project, Arrow employees contributed nearly 700 hours to building the Mountain View homes. The project could now serve as a model of affordable home building for future Habitat projects.</p> <img alt="Family standing outside of house" data-align="center" data-caption="Ellen Jaskol Photography" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="881cf0e7-61ce-416e-973c-0d77f07a1707" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Habitat-for-Humanity_Arrow_120225_5.jpg" width="640" /> <p>“Arrow provided the vision, technology, and commitment that made this smart home community possible, and showed how smart home solutions result in the four S’s for homeowners – safety, security, savings and stability,” said Jaime G. Gomez, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.</p> <p><strong><u>About Arrow Electronics</u></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With global 2024 sales of $28 billion, Arrow’s portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arrow.com/company" target="_blank">arrow.com</a>.</p> <p>###</p> , full_html, Arrow Electronics and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver have completed the nation’s first affordable smart home community in Aurora, Colo. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828341-mastercard-cso-conversation-future-looks-circular-making-sustainable-choices Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:38 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828341-mastercard-cso-conversation-future-looks-circular-making-sustainable-choices Mastercard Join us for a dynamic, live conversation exploring how the circular economy is shifting towards mainstream. <img alt="The future looks circular: Making sustainable choices seamless" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9affed88-167c-4a9a-b3f3-ba6a388c519c" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/future-looks-circular_MASTERCARD_120225.jpeg" width="640" /> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mastercard_join-us-for-a-dynamic-live-conversation-activity-7401287706846162944-0neZ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAB9QsEYBwRtntz033IW-eBahyz_CDfWspSk" target="_blank">Originally published by Mastercard</a></p> <p>Join us for a dynamic, live conversation exploring how the circular economy is shifting towards mainstream. Featuring featuring Ingka Group, Walmart, and Mastercard chief sustainability officers Karen Pflug, Kathleen McLaughlin, and Ellen Jackowski in conversation with Modern Retail's Melissa Daniels, this session will unpack how leading companies are introducing solutions for everyday life—making circular options more seamless and valuable for consumers.</p> <p>Moving from a linear to a circular economy isn't just about sustainability. It is about building resilient business models for the future. The question is no longer why, but how we scale it.</p> <p>At Mastercard, we believe the digital infrastructure that powers global transactions can make reuse, repair, and recycling as effortless as single-use for consumers and a value-driver for businesses.</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mastercard_join-us-for-a-dynamic-live-conversation-activity-7401287706846162944-0neZ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAB9QsEYBwRtntz033IW-eBahyz_CDfWspSk" target="_blank">Visit the event page and register to attend this session.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mastercard.com/news/" target="_blank">Follow along Mastercard's journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.</a></p> <p>Continue reading <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mastercard_join-us-for-a-dynamic-live-conversation-activity-7401287706846162944-0neZ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAB9QsEYBwRtntz033IW-eBahyz_CDfWspSk" target="_blank">here</a></p> , full_html, Join us for a dynamic, live conversation exploring how the circular economy is shifting towards mainstream. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828336-benevity-integrates-its-trusted-global-nonprofit-network-anthropics-claude Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:30:15 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828336-benevity-integrates-its-trusted-global-nonprofit-network-anthropics-claude Benevity Benevity, Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s new Claude for Nonprofits program as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration Partner <p>CALGARY, Alberta, December 3, 2025&nbsp;/CSRwire/ - Benevity, Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s new&nbsp;<a href="https://claude.com/solutions/nonprofits" target="_blank">Claude for Nonprofits</a> program as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration Partner - a significant milestone in harnessing responsible AI to accelerate social impact.</p> <p>Through this partnership, Claude will be able to seamlessly leverage Benevity’s&nbsp; enterprise impact platform capabilities, with the MCP server serving as foundational infrastructure to enable countless use cases in the future. Powered by the more than two million validated nonprofits in the Benevity cause database, Claude will deliver verified nonprofit choices, empowering people to confidently find and support the causes they care about most - advancing impact with profound efficiency and scale.</p> <p>“At Benevity, our purpose has always been to make it easier for people and companies to do good in the world,” said Soraya Alexander, CEO, Benevity. “Benevity’s partnership with Anthropic and Claude for Nonprofits brings that purpose to life in a new way, using responsible AI to connect people with causes that matter to them. It’s another step in our journey to help companies activate purpose at work, empower employees to make meaningful impact, and help nonprofits reach more supporters with greater efficiency and trust.”</p> <p>The Benevity vision for responsible AI is holistic and is being thoughtfully applied across its enterprise impact platform. Designed to unlock&nbsp;new&nbsp;efficiencies across every stage of corporate purpose-led programs, the agentic strategy is designed to enable changemakers to drive greater impact by advancing more strategic work. The new Anthropic partnership aligns with the&nbsp;Benevity AI vision to drive personalized purpose at work experiences that connect corporate employees more seamlessly to causes.</p> <p>“Anthropic’s mission is to build reliable AI systems and lead research that ensures this technology benefits humanity safely and ethically,” said Elizabeth Kelly, Head of Beneficial Deployments, Anthropic. “Our values guide how we choose our partners and work together. Our&nbsp;shared mission with Benevity goes beyond building smarter tools. By combining Benevity’s AI-enabled social impact platform with Claude’s advanced AI, we aspire to make it possible to serve more communities and deliver measurable impact with safety and responsibility at the core.”</p> <p>“Expanding access to our work starts with meeting donors where they are,” said Tunde Wackman, Chief Development Officer, World Central Kitchen (WCK). “At WCK, we recognize that AI search is becoming an essential part of how people find and support nonprofits. We’re pleased to see Benevity and Claude collaborate on a responsible, forward-looking tool that opens new avenues for donor engagement across the sector.”</p> <p><strong>About Benevity</strong><br /> Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the global leader in enterprise social impact software. Benevity’s all-in-one platform empowers the world’s most purpose-driven companies to seamlessly integrate corporate social responsibility into their core business strategy - driving measurable, scalable, and lasting impact. Benevity has supported more than $34.5 billion to more than 500,000 nonprofit organizations and enabled more than 8.5 million changemakers worldwide since 2008, empowering organizations to build trust, engage employees, boost retention, and drive innovation. Its unified platform supports giving, volunteering, granting, and employee mobilization - backed by intelligent insights and a secure, global infrastructure. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=86ICUNtTbI6oXZXiTVDGEGrs9Goe1lhilkdV4HwYZzsS5vPS50ZcjOfomxxA-4O6ZdF0tPo706hZMaCZEf77HQ==" target="_blank">benevity.com</a>.</p> <p>Media Contact: Indrani Ray-Ghosal I press@benevity.com</p> , full_html, Benevity, Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s new Claude for Nonprofits program as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration Partner https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828331-principal-financial-groupr-our-work-community Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:33 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828331-principal-financial-groupr-our-work-community Principal Financial Group, Inc. Encouraging Principal employees to bring their passions and purpose to work is the core of the Principal For Good program, which connects them to our philanthropic culture through volunteering opportunities and giving program. <p><a href="https://www.principal.com/sustainability" target="_blank">Originally published in Principal Financial Group 2024 Sustainability Report</a></p> <p><strong>Our approach</strong></p> <p>Encouraging Principal employees to bring their passions and purpose to work is the core of the Principal For Good program, which connects them to our philanthropic culture through volunteering opportunities and giving program. The program draws on the expertise and resources of the business to strengthen communities and create lasting impact in the cities where our employees live and work.</p> <p>True to our culture, our participants supported 5,330 causes across 30 countries and volunteered over 95,616 hours. By dedicating their time, expertise, and resources, Principal employees made significant contributions to the communities near and far. They took part in a variety of activities such as giving to community- based organizations through match giving and Dollars for Doers programs, packaging food and hygiene kits for underprivileged families and unhoused individuals, and mentoring school children and young people</p> <p><strong>Philabundance</strong></p> <p>In 2024, 44 Principal volunteers came together and volunteered over 285 hours, donated thousands of pounds of food, and raised funds to fight hunger in the Greater Philadelphia area with Philabundance through Preston &amp; Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger.</p> <p>This weeklong food drive, which has become the nation’s largest single location food drive, is a great display of the employee volunteer culture at Principal and our commitment to supporting the communities where our employees live and work.</p> <p><strong>Principal Malaysia</strong></p> <p>As stewards of the environment, we recognize the importance of sustainability and are committed to making a positive impact in our communities around the globe. Our employees’ passions came to life once again, as part of the celebration of the new eco-friendly office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In collaboration with Free Tree Society, an environment organization dedicated to changing the way people interact with the planet, 60 employees volunteered over 236 hours, planting trees in the Taman Tugu Forest. Their efforts not only contributed to creating green spaces for the community but also helped improve air quality and the local ecosystem for future generations.</p> <p><strong>Our actions and performance in 2024</strong></p> <p>In 2024, Principal employees supported our communities with:</p> <ul> <li><strong>95,616 volunteer hours logged by eligible users</strong></li> <li><strong>$6.2M matching dollars given to eligible organizations by Principal® Foundation</strong></li> </ul> <p>To learn more, read the <a href="https://www.principal.com/sustainability" target="_blank">Principal Financial Group 2024 Sustainability Report</a>.</p> <p>Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392.</p> <p><strong>About Principal® Foundation</strong></p> <p>Principal® Foundation is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. (“Principal”) operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> , full_html, Encouraging Principal employees to bring their passions and purpose to work is the core of the Principal For Good program, which connects them to our philanthropic culture through volunteering opportunities and giving program. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828326-alliancebernstein-ais-hidden-cost-why-water-risk-belongs-every-investors Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:30:06 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828326-alliancebernstein-ais-hidden-cost-why-water-risk-belongs-every-investors AllianceBernstein AI’s rapid growth is driving demand not only for electricity but also for the clean water needed to run its physical infrastructure. As data centers expand, rising water intensity is straining supplies and testing long-term sustainability. <img alt="leaves with a camouflaged animal" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="73d30e8f-8a02-4219-ad6e-d6f5012d501a" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/AIs-Hidden-Costs_AllianceBernstein_110725.jpg" width="640" /> <p><a href="https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/bio.sara-rosner.html" target="_blank">Sara Rosner</a>| Director—Responsible Investing Research<br /> <a href="https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/bio.james-russo.html" target="_blank">James Russo</a>| Senior Research Analyst—Strategic Core Equities<br /> <a href="https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/bio.henna-nordqvist.html" target="_blank">Henna Nordqvist, CFA</a>| Corporate Credit Analyst—Fixed Income</p> <p>AI’s rapid growth is driving demand not only for electricity but also for the clean water needed to run its physical infrastructure. As data centers expand, rising water intensity is straining supplies and testing long-term sustainability. In our analysis, these pressures create both risks and opportunities for active investors.</p> <p><strong>How Cool Is AI?</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/insights/investment-insights/examining-turbocharged-ai-adoption-through-a-sustainability-lens.html" target="_blank">AI’s explosive growth shows little sign of ebbing</a>, with a record $350 billion projected for AI-focused business investment in 2025 alone. As a result, global capacity for AI’s server-housing facilities, or data centers, is expected to rise 23% in each of the next five years, with the US dominating.</p> <p>The build-out is expected to spike data-center electricity demand by 160% in the US, contributing to a 25% increase in overall power demand through 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. Meeting greater global power needs will have distinct challenges. But we also see a variety of potential risks stemming from water becoming either more scarce or less pure.</p> <p>This is because AI’s powerful data centers tend to run extra hot, and many of them require a lot of ultrapure water to constantly chill them. Consequently, a data center’s success will likely depend as much on access to ample and clean water as on reliable power sources.</p> <img alt="US Water Demand Among AI Boom Participants Is Rising Rapidly" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d9d4baa0-67d8-4013-9a4f-366831411830" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/AIs-Hidden-Costs2_AllianceBernstein_110725.png" width="640" /> <p><strong>Rising Water Risk as a Market Disrupter</strong></p> <p>Data centers aren’t the only AI boom participants in search of water. Semiconductor manufacturers and utilities are also intensive water users and are likely to need even more of it (<em>Display</em>). US power generation—particularly coal and nuclear—accounts for about 70% of all freshwater withdrawals, though most is returned to its source after cooling.</p> <p>Research we conducted with the Columbia Climate School shows that these three areas combined are expected to grow demand for clean water by 33% through 2030. Location can also add material risk, since many data centers are either situated in or planned for regions already stressed for water, our findings show.</p> <p>We see a continued ramp-up in data center build-out, chip production and power generation in the near term. And <a href="https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/insights/investment-insights/water-risks-an-investors-guide-to-navigating-sustainable-water-management.html" target="_blank">water risk is emerging</a> as a key constraint for these and other industries—potentially more disruptive than climate change itself. For instance, a Bloomberg study found that about $70 trillion in global GDP could be directly exposed to high water stress by 2050.</p> <p>We’re already seeing companies change up their long-term playbooks due to near-term water concerns—Constellation Brands’ now-abandoned beer plant in Mexico and Google’s nixed plans for a data center in Chile, for example.</p> <p>That’s why we believe water stewardship is integral to active investment selection. By the same token, company engagement is crucial to determining a business’s water-risk exposure and whether it’s helping to solve the problem for its own benefit and in some cases for others.</p> <img alt="&quot;Water Risks Can Lead to Investment Opportunities Across the AI Build-Out&quot;" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="22c6ceaa-0cd5-4e1f-b310-eeb3bd2b0611" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/AIs-Hidden-Costs3_AllianceBernstein_110725.png" width="640" /> <p><strong>Assessing a Company’s Chill Factor</strong></p> <p>Many companies outside of the tech industry—whether household names or unfamiliar start-ups—are participating in the AI boom in some fashion. But we think progress will come more readily to innovators that share lasting solutions to AI’s biggest challenges, including water scarcity (<em>Display</em>).</p> <p>We see a significant milestone in harnessing the ocean for cooling solutions. Though costlier than purifying water from municipal sources, desalinating seawater is very effective in semiconductor fabrication. The process uses either evaporation or membrane filters to remove minerals that harm equipment and microchips. Companies such as DuPont Water Solutions, LG Chem and Flowserve are among the key enablers in this growing market, which is expected to top $50 billion by 2032.</p> <p>Direct-to-chip liquid cooling also has potential in a water-stressed world. This method places metal cooling plates in direct contact with processors to dissipate heat while low amounts of water carry the heat off through grooves. Asetek is one of the leading public companies in this space, which is currently dotted with private firms.</p> <p>Yet another innovation is closed-cycle cooling, which is highly water efficient and environmentally friendly. The process lowers heat by circulating liquid coolant—mostly water—throughout a system that can range from evaporative towers to condensers. SPX Technologies stands out as a global pioneer in the public markets. However, numerous privately held companies are also leading advancement in this space, such as Kelvion and Hamon Group.</p> <p>Global water scarcity isn’t a risk unique to AI, but the race for AI domination is increasingly revealing its hidden dangers and potential costs. And with so much of today’s market value tied to a handful of AI leaders, responsible investing requires recognizing water-risk exposure at every level—as well as the opportunities created by it.</p> <p><em>The authors would like to thank Maxwell Lulavy, Responsible Investing Research Analyst at AB, for his significant contributions to the research behind this blog.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><strong>The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to change over time.</strong></p> <p><strong>References to specific securities discussed are for illustrative purposes only and should not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein L.P. It should not be assumed that investments in the securities mentioned have necessarily been or will necessarily be profitable.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/corporate-responsibility.html?syn:pan-emea:brand:3bl:eu942" target="_blank">Learn more about AB’s approach to responsibility here.</a></p> , full_html, AI’s rapid growth is driving demand not only for electricity but also for the clean water needed to run its physical infrastructure. As data centers expand, rising water intensity is straining supplies and testing long-term sustainability. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828361-new-research-debunks-sustainability-profitability-debate Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:30:06 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828361-new-research-debunks-sustainability-profitability-debate 3BL 3BL is offering early access to an exclusive interview featuring Steven Rochlin, founder and CEO of Impact ROI, alongside Dennis Duquette and Mo McNally from MassMutual's community responsibility team, and Mary Mazzoni, Executive Editor of TriplePundit. <img alt="&quot;Project ROI&quot; poster" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="19450211-b168-417f-a467-356add7efb17" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainability-profitability-debate_3BL_120325.png" width="640" /> <p>NORTHAMPTON, Mass.,&nbsp;December 3, 2025&nbsp;/CSRwire/ - 3BL is offering<strong> </strong><a href="https://go.3bl.com/l/37792/2025-12-01/611g95" target="_blank">early access</a> to an exclusive interview featuring Steven Rochlin, founder and CEO of Impact ROI, alongside Dennis Duquette and Mo McNally from MassMutual's community responsibility team, and Mary Mazzoni, Executive Editor of TriplePundit. The discussion centers on groundbreaking findings from the Project ROI Report series.</p> <p>Over a decade of research tracking more than 600 studies reveals strong links between corporate sustainability and core business outcomes within sales growth, market value, and human resources performance. Yet the false narrative persists that sustainability is peripheral to core business strategy.</p> <p>This updated Project ROI report, a follow-up to the landmark 2015 study, ends that debate definitively. <strong>Sustainability and social impact absolutely create financial value.</strong></p> <p>The numbers prove it:</p> <ul> <li><strong>36% increase</strong> in firm value</li> <li><strong>21% boost</strong> in profitability</li> <li><strong>57% decrease</strong> in employee turnover</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Conversation You Need to Hear</strong></p> <p>Despite mounting evidence, corporate sustainability remains contentious in boardrooms and C-suites. 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We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.</p> , full_html, 3BL is offering early access to an exclusive interview featuring Steven Rochlin, founder and CEO of Impact ROI, alongside Dennis Duquette and Mo McNally from MassMutual's community responsibility team, and Mary Mazzoni, Executive Editor of TriplePundit. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828321-chemours-approach-circularity Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:06 EST https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/828321-chemours-approach-circularity The Chemours Company We have announced our new circularity aspiration: to decouple our growth from resource consumption and reduce waste by implementing circularity principles in our operations and with our partners. <img alt="Two workers in hard hats" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7c5a0258-f977-4e96-b9c3-68979c5d9fe1" src="https://back.3blmedia.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/approach-circularity_CHEMOURS_103025.png" width="640" /> <p>With the refresh of Chemours’ Corporate Responsibility Commitment 2030 goals, we are sharpening our focus and helping to build a more circular economy by improving manufacturing processes that close the loop on water and waste as well as promoting product and packaging reuse and recycling. We have announced our new circularity aspiration: to decouple our growth from resource consumption and reduce waste by implementing circularity principles in our operations and with our partners. To ensure a positive circularity trajectory, we plan to announce specific targets and key performance indicators in future sustainability reporting.</p> <p>Our circularity aspiration is part of our broader commitment to make the most of critical resources, prevent waste, take climate action, and support a thriving society. As our understanding of circularity, product carbon footprint, and lifecycle analysis matures, we expect to see intersections between our circularity and climate goals.</p> <p>Throughout our operations, many existing processes and practices encompass the principles of circularity and enable the use of resources and materials. We support a circular economy through initiatives that advance safe, global recovery, reclamation, and reuse of our products, including refrigerants. This helps our customers contribute to circularity by extending the lifecycle of materials and feeding them back into the value chain, which saves resources, reduces waste, and creates value for the next generation.</p> <p><strong>Circular Water Processes</strong></p> <p>Freshwater systems are under pressure in many areas of the world due to increasing demand, ecosystem degradation, and climate change. This makes incorporating circular principles into water stewardship even more important. We manage water at the local level to best address watershed challenges, including water stress, and then tailor our actions to business and stakeholder needs.</p> <p>We use the World Resources Institute Aqueduct (Version 4.0) screening model and the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter (Version 5.0) screening tool to evaluate local watershed conditions for baseline water stress. Identifying opportunities to reuse and recycle water in operations is a continuing priority. For example, our mining and mineral separation operations in Florida and Georgia continuously reuse and recycle process water during extraction and separation of mineral sands and rehabilitation of the mined lands. At the Mission Mine in Georgia, our careful management allows extensive reuse of the water until it is returned to the surficial aquifer, with only about one-fifth of the water that was originally withdrawn requiring treatment and offsite discharge.</p> <p><strong>Material Efficiency and Waste Management</strong></p> <p>We are moving to better embrace circularity, aiming to maintain the highest utility and value of our assets and products while reducing operational waste. Improving material circularity will become a focal point to drive overall improvement in performance. This represents a fundamental shift in how we view and handle waste. Instead of seeing waste as a problem to be managed, this approach treats it as a valuable resource for creating new materials. This shift in thinking has led us to broaden our goal to achieve a 70% reduction in landfill intensity by 2030 to be more holistic in alignment with our new circular aspiration for materials.</p> <p>We also continue to encourage everyone at Chemours to rethink and improve waste management strategies, including landfill related waste, to reduce our impact on communities and the environment. As an example, our volunteer Landfill Champions Network is helping promote and implement waste reduction and recycling initiatives by inspiring colleagues to adopt more sustainable behaviors and sharing best practices.</p> <p>Reinforcing Chemours’ commitment to resource efficiency, our Thermal &amp; Specialized Solutions business has created an <a href="https://www.chemours.com/en/news-media-center/all-news/press-releases/2023/chemours-establishes-internationalf-gas-lifecycle-program-to-advance-global-circularity" target="_blank">international F-gas Lifecycle Program</a> across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The program aims to advance the global recovery, reclaim, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases) safely across its low-GWP Opteon™ products, Freon™ refrigerants, and FM-200™ portfolios. Chemours continues to invest in and expand reclaim channels across regions. In a recent feasibility study, we also demonstrated a <a href="https://www.nafion.com/en/support/white-papers/materials-circularity-case-study" target="_blank">successful approach to recycling Nafion™ membranes for chlor-alkali production</a>. The goal of the experiment was to extract impurities from the used membranes and reprocess the membrane to obtain a recycled film, with outstanding results.</p> <p>Our product packaging has a direct impact on our customers’ waste, and we are working to help them reduce their waste footprints by researching and designing product packaging alternatives for recycling and reuse. We will continue to identify and refine opportunities and reporting capabilities. Examples of reusable packaging include railcars, tank and bulk trucks, ISO containers, Flo-Bins, and barges. Examples of recyclable packaging include static-dissipative; flexible, intermediate bulk containers; plastic drums and pails; and metal drums.</p> <p><em>The Chemours Company is a global chemistry company with a vision to deliver Trusted Chemistry that makes people’s lives better and helps communities thrive. Read more actions taken toward circularity in Chemours’ latest </em><a href="https://chem.rs/41jeUHc" target="_blank"><em>Sustainability Report</em></a><em>.</em></p> , full_html, We have announced our new circularity aspiration: to decouple our growth from resource consumption and reduce waste by implementing circularity principles in our operations and with our partners.