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PPG and PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities worldwide in 2024

PPG global leaders transform a Boys & Girls Club in Florida, part of the 10-year celebration of the company's COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program

Global program to protect and beautify local communities celebrates 10 years of impact

Giving Back Activities Emphasize Support for Military Families and Veterans

Goal to Improve Birth Outcomes for New York Families

Third year of initiative positively impacts more than 16,200 people

Europe's first battery recycling plant using integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process opens in Kuppenheim in southern GermanyMilestone on the road to enhancing raw materials sustainability thanks to an expected recovery rate of more than 96 percent and net CO2 -neutral1 operationPlant to generate enough recycled materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per yearDouble-digit million-euro investment underpins holistic Mercedes-Benz approach to battery circularity and value creation in GermanyCooperation with technology partner Primobius and renowned research institutes

Funding will boost environmental sustainability education globally

New grants will support high schools and middle schools in cities across the United StatesMore than $6 million will go toward AI education and literacyMarc and Lynne Benioff will donate an additional $3 million to schools in Hawai’i

The 4imprint one by one® grant program provided more than 2,100 organizations with in-kind promotional products grants during the second quarter.

Enhanced modular data center accelerates AI and compute-intensive workloads at the edge with integrated heat capture systems for external reuse

Third annual initiative is part of company’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program

Goal of $1M of in-kind services this year, includes access to Everlaw’s GenAI – EverlawAI Assistant

Danielle Fragalla Named CEO; Jeri Wilson Becomes Vice President of Development, Principal Gifts

On track for CO2-reduction along the entire value chain and focus on long-term decarbonisation targetsCO2-reduced steel, aluminium and recycled materials drive supply chain decarbonisationProduction makes progress in renewable energies and circularityHuman rights assessment of critical raw materials is moving forward and ahead of schedulePeople are at the centre of the just transition with the Sustainable People Plan and respect for human rightsDigital Trust as a key driver of sustainable and competitive digital business

PPG and the PPG Foundation invested more than $17.5 million worldwide in 2023, supporting more than 450 community partners and programs.

PPG has completed a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project with Heart of America to revitalize the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Nan Knox Unit.

Supported organizations focused on social action, education, research, biodiversity, climate change, and arts and cultureAvangrid Foundation totals more than $38.9 million in total giving since its founding

Kontoor Brands Foundation, the private grantmaking organization funded by Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee®, proudly announces grants to seven leading nonprofit organizations based in Greensboro, NC. The 2023 recipients were chosen for their innovative efforts addressing food and housing security for high-need community members."Successfully addressing the housing and food crisis and prov

Six nonprofits and mission driven companies to scale housing affordability solutions across the U.S.

Sui’s gift to LBS will fund research and curriculum for educating the next generation of business and technology leaders

Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR) is proud to announce its partnership with the South Pole Trek 4 Cancer. In December, Lance Kawaguchi, a former banker who is now the CEO of a non-profit, will embark on a remarkable journey to Antarctica and the South Pole. His mission: to raise a flag in honor of cancer, representing not only GCAR, but also 22 other esteemed cancer charities worldwide.The South Pole Trek 4 Cancer is about breaking down conventional barriers and traditional silos tha

PPG, PPG Foundation to invest $2 million to prepare students for skilled trade careers

50 U.S. non-profits will each receive $1 million in unrestricted funding over three years to catalyze positive change in low-income communities

City First Bank, Capital Impact Partners, and CDC Small Business Finance team up to support low-to-moderate income areas in California; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; and Virginia with flexible owner-occupied commercial real estate options via their Small Business Administration 504 First Mortgage program.

FHLB Dallas’ Partnership Grant Program Provides 3:1 Match of Members’ Donations

Global program commits an additional $5 million to protect and beautify local communities

Semifinalists for the third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge have been announced as 38 teams will now vie for a part of $1M.

Through Prosperity Beyond Borders, the Foundation aims to increase wages and earning potential for disadvantaged, high-potential individuals who currently lack access to economic mobility

NTT provides actionable insights for executives seeking benefits experienced by social sustainability leaders

Returning initiative is part of company’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program

Important milestone towards “Ambition 2039”: Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) to supply approx. 50,000 tonnes of almost CO₂-free steel per year, to be launched in various Mercedes-Benz vehicle models“Local for local” approach: Mercedes-Benz and H2GS further agreed on extending their partnership with a joint ambition to establish a sustainable steel supply chain in North AmericaSustainable steel supply chain: Mercedes-Benz plans to decarbonize its steel supply chain with various partners worldwide 

Issuance of NMG’s 2022 ESG Report demonstrating advancement on climate action, biodiversity management, Indigenous relations, governance, and stakeholder engagement.Recent announcements via Canada’s and Québec’s budgets provide new fiscal measures and levers for investment that strengthen NMG’s Phase-2 financing structure in complement to ongoing activities with export credit agencies and governmental branches.Signature of definitive agreements with Caterpillar that frame the deployment of technology, testing collaboration, as well as procurement of zero-exhaust emission fleet and infrastructure at the Matawinie Mine.Nomination of Stéphane Imbeault as Vice President, Bécancour Project, to lead the engineering, construction, and commissioning of the Bécancour Battery Material Plant as part of the Company’s active preparation for the launch of construction of its Phase-2 facilities.Advancement of technical and commercial parameters definition for a multi-year offtake agreement with Panasonic Energy and simultaneous engagement with other tier-1 potential customers in the EV and battery sector through product qualification and commercial discussions.Offtake MoU signed to explore opportunities for NMG to supply carbon-neutral graphite materials to Caterpillar for the development of its secure, resilient, and sustainable battery supply chain.Upcoming participation to major commercial and investment events to elevate NMG’s visibility in the market and engage with potential customers and investors; The Europe Battery Show, TD Cowen Sustainability Week and Batteries Gigafactories USA.Securing of financial levers via underwritten public financing generating approximately US$22 million and R&D grants of up to CA$3.6 million.Battery and EV markets continue their expansion pushed by consumer demand and environmental legislation; 2023 is set to see battery production reach 1 TWh on a global basis for the first time (Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Q1-2023).NMG’s Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 19, 2023, via webcast.Continued focus on safe conduct of activities with a year-to-date OSHA rate of 0 at the Company’s facilities and 0 for contractors’ work, with no major environmental incident.Period-end cash position of CA$48.8 million.

This acquisition enables ClimateTrade to reach consumers directly, offering them access to high quality carbon credits through its marketplace

EV ramp-up: Approximately 100% EV sales growth seen in 2023; own global high-power charging network starting in 2023Emission reduction: 80%1 cut in CO2 from own production sought by 2030; new green energy assets including solar, onshore and offshore wind powerHuman rights: Protective measures for further raw materials in 2023; expansion of projects to prevent child labour in mining regionsGovernance: Enhanced variable executive remuneration systemGreen finance: Revised framework retains highest “Dark Green” rating by CICERO with governance rated as excellent

PPG and the PPG Foundation invested $16.2 million in communities worldwide in 2022.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in collaboration with Heart of America to revitalize the Florence De George Boys & Girls Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project brought together more than 100 of PPG’s top global leaders, who spent a portion of their annual global leadership meeting repainting the club’s learning center, teen lounge area, art room and auditorium.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.b

Project helps revitalize Clean Up – Give Back facilities in Des Plaines

In Recognition of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Mary Kay Shares External Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts to Unlock the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Everywhere.

Winners who submitted ideas to improve equity in education will receive $5,000 each

NBT Financial, Ciera Bank and FHLB Dallas Provide Funds

Initiative is part of company’s ongoing COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian sign Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership and joint production of electric vans – with the objective to set the standard in sustainable and all-electric transportationThe planned joint venture will produce bespoke large electric vans for Mercedes‑Benz and for RivianThe companies look to leverage shared investments, shared costs and will pursue operational synergies to rapidly scale electric van productionFurther options for increased synergies from the joint venture will also be explored

Stay wild - it's good for your health! As a dynamic driver of statewide land conservation, Conservation Florida proudly announces Cross Country Healthcare as a corporate sponsor for its This Brand Saves Land philanthropy campaign.This Brand Saves Land is a corporate cause-marketing partnership that provides a meaningful way for businesses to join a larger land conservation movement that directly impacts the quality of life for present and future generations of Floridians. Florida is one of the f

Project Demonstrates Multiplier Effect of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Advancing the SDGs at Local Level

Tiana Day named the first Gen Z judge for the Elevate Prize, joining panel that now also includes past winners Amanda Nguyen and Dixon Chibanda

Proposed plan would provide $100 million per year in incentives, education and infrastructure support to remove barriers to electrification and deliver significant environmental and air quality improvements for communities

Second humanitarian relief flight provides resources to those impacted by Ukraine crisis

New initiative is part of company’s ongoing COLORFUL COMMUNITIES program

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, announced today a new two-year partnership with The Power of Nutrition and the World Bank. The partnership will include a grant of $300,000 and will initially focus on the Stunting Reduction Program in Rwanda. These efforts are in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 to achieve zero hunger globally.“The effects of poor n