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Event Extends MBKU’s Ongoing Year-Round Commitment to Accessible Vision and Medical Care Through Ketchum Health Community Clinics and Volunteer Initiatives

"Jointly with Södra, we have the potential to capture and remove over one million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually." -Mark Claessen, President, Svante Solutions & Digital Services

Today, Warren E. Buffett converted 1,800 A shares into 2,700,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 400,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation. These donations have been delivered today.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *To My Fellow Shareholders:I will no longer be writing Berkshire’s annual repo

Over 10 billion single-use boxes replaced with reusable packaging in global fresh grocery supply chains

500 Global and The Earthshot Prize are partnering on an investment strategy to identify, support and scale climate solutions across Emerging Markets.Supporting three themes at the intersection of climate impact and commercial viability: AgTech, Clean Tech, and Nature Tech.The strategy was announced at The Earthshot Prize Summit in Rio De Janeiro ahead of the 2025 Earthshot Prize Awards Night, targeting to roll out H1 of 2026.

“This year, we didn’t just celebrate our past — we made a bold statement that we are ready to commercialize and to build a sustainable future,” said Claude Letourneau, President & CEO of Svante.

Shegerian’s Guest Lectures at Three McCombs School of Business Classes Encourage Students to Embrace the Circular Economy in their Future Careers

EL ARCA, a venerable non-profit organization dedicated to serving intellectually and developmentally disabled youth and adults in Los Angeles, today announced the significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, now totaling 21 Ford E-Transit vans supplied by Model 1. This strategic transition underscores EL ARCA's commitment to environmental stewardship and has already yielded remarkable financial savings, directly benefiting its vital community programs.For decades, EL ARCA has been a

Carbon Measures and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today announced the formation of a Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting.

As a partner of Food Banks Canada, VinFast, a leading electric vehicle (EV) brand, is proud to announce the return of its national initiative to support food banks across Canada. Running from October 1 to December 15, 2025, VinFast will donate the equivalent of 100 meals for Canadians in need for every test drive completed.With a goal of reaching 2,000 test drives nationwide, VinFast aims to provide 200,000 meals to food banks across the country.Last year, VinFast exceeded its target by more tha

Recognizing Sustainability and Circular Economy Leadership in the IP&E Distribution Industry

Blue Circle Health expands its free type 1 diabetes program to five more states—MA, CT, PA, VA, and KY—now operating in 16 states.With support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, Blue Circle seeks to provide whole-person care and improve health outcomes, empower individuals to manage their condition more effectively, and drive innovative care models.The six-month program is personalized and can include endocrinology care, diabetes education, insurance navigation, behavioral health services, peer support, community resource navigation, and financial assistance for T1D medications and supplies.Early results show significant reductions in diabetes distress.

Findings from a New Report by EcoVadis and BCG Reveal Scope 3 Emissions as a Financial Risk and Provide a Roadmap to Protect Profits and Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

Last week, David Hirschler, Chief Sustainability Officer; and Angie Ransom, Vice President of Retail of ERI, the nation’s first carbon neutral resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider, each participated in panel conversations last week at the eSummit conference in Minneapolis.Hirschler contributed to a panel discussion on the shifting regulatory landscape around state EPR laws and a look at handling protocols for batteries and solar panels. The discussion, moder

Company showcases measurable progress in climate impact, resource circularity, supply chain resilience, and workforce diversity

The Pershing Square Foundation today announced the opening of applications for the 2026 MIND (Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery) Prize. Since the Prize launched in 2023, it has been awarded to 20 multidisciplinary investigators from institutions across the country. The annual prize awards $250,000 per year for three years ($750,000 total) to at least six scientists looking to uncover a deeper understanding of the brain and cognition, with a lens on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias

Community Event to Support People with Breast Cancer, Raise Funds for Research and Advocacy Takes Place Saturday, September 27th

The company unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, which revealed that the company managed a staggering 11% of the nine million tons of recycled food in the U.S.

Phase II of Uahi Ridge in Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i adds 60 homes to its 96 units that are already under construction, offering a total of 156 affordable homes.

Zuora, Inc., a leading monetization platform for modern business, today launched its fiscal year (FY) 2025 Global Impact Report. The report outlines Zuora’s progress and goals across sustainability, people and communities, and responsible operations.Highlights from Zuora’s FY 2025 Global Impact Report across the company’s corporate responsibility pillars include:Building a More Sustainable FutureConducted first climate risk assessment aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disc

Report details organic waste recycling’s measurable positive impact on the environment in 2024Initial work has repurposed and upcycled nearly 27,000 tons of food waste

Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc Rentals” or “the Company”), released its 2025 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting the company’s progress on its environmental, social and governance initiatives, with a primary focus on activities and achievements throughout 2024 and early 2025.“Our purpose in building brighter futures is closely tied to our commitment to integrating sustainable and socially

JAGGAER provides case study in cost cutting, risk management and sustainable growth

National Vision, Inc., one of the largest optical retail companies in the U.S., released its 2024 Sustainability Report, “A World Worth Seeing.” The report focuses on the company’s performance across its Social, Employees, Environment and Governance (SEE+G) framework, and reflects continued progress against the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that matter most to the company’s business and stakeholders.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://w

More than 90 retail and supplier partners representing 35,000 convenience stores join in the industry’s largest-ever show of appreciation with free coffee, meals and more

Toyoda Gosei has invested in Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. which aims to achieve practical nuclear fusion power generation.

National Recognitions and Holiday Waste Reduction Reflect Resort’s Commitment to Clean Beaches and Responsible Recreation

Proceeds From 2025 Collection Designed by Zooey Deschanel, Ayesha Curry, Timbaland, Masaharu Morimoto, Bebe Rexha, Valerie Bertinelli and Others Help Provide Meals to Children

The International SOS Foundation 2026 Duty of Care Awards, are now open for entries, and include two new categories for recognition.

Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The comprehensive report details the company’s continued leadership in materials circularity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility—core to Trex’s identity since its founding more than 30 years ago.“I am proud of how Trex has seamlessly integrated sustainability into our business—not as an add-on,

Report Details Updates Across the Company’s Three Strategic Focus Areas: Products, People and Planet

Sephora, in partnership with Haus Labs By Lady Gaga, champions beauty, belonging, and mental health for Pride with Born This Way Foundation.

This summer Erie’s Public Schools (EPS) will install 50 donated Elkay filtered bottle filling stations in nine elementary schools and convert all faucets at the district’s Culinary Center, ensuring cleaner, healthier, safer drinking water.Donated Elkay filters are tested and certified to reduce lead, PFAS, microplastics and other harmful contaminants.Donation is part of Zurn Elkay’s yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of the company’s founding in Erie, home to 160 associates and three manufacturing and R&D facilities.

The Alfred E. Mann Cell and Gene Therapy Research Endowment and Alfred E. Mann Cell and Gene Therapy Research Fund boost the hospital’s position as a national leader in pediatric cell and gene therapy research and treatment.

Embedding sustainable principles into the design process creates new and innovative possibilities.

Issuance of the Updated Feasibility Study that reflects advancement in engineering, project design, and updated financial parameters.Active work on the financing stage via presentation of the Updated Feasibility Study to financial stakeholders and on due diligence workstreams to bring the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and the Bécancour Battery Material Plant to FID.Engineering underway for the Phase-2 Bécancour Battery Material Plant with the assistance of specialized Asian firms with expertise in the graphite and anode material industry.Continued advancement of procurement and construction preparation for the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant in anticipation of FID.Decommissioning of the Phase-1 Purification Demonstration Plant facility in Bécancour initiated in light of technology change.Issuance of the Company’s 2024 ESG Report demonstrating stewardship and leadership in the Company’s management of material issues and performance on ESG metrics.Twelve-month rolling TRIFR rate of 1.77 at the Company’s facilities (severity rate at 2.65); and no major environmental incidents.Period-end cash position of $89 million.Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China exacerbate the need for alternative natural graphite sources (Fastmarkets, April 2025).NMG’s Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 17, 2025, via webcast.New nominees for the election of Directors include Paola Farnesi, a senior financial professional and executive, as well as Édith Jacques, a seasoned lawyer specialized in M&A, commercial law, and international law.

Svante and SAMSUNG E&A have signed a joint development agreement to offer standardized skid-mounted modular carbon capture plants based on Svante’s novel VeloxoTherm™ solid sorbent-based carbon capture filter technology, leveraging SAMSUNG E&A’s advanced digital solutions and modularization capabilities.Standardized modular packages will be branded and marketed globally by Svante and SAMSUNG E&A to deliver commercial carbon capture, use, and storage projects from the early project development stage through to engineering, procurement, and fabrication (EPF) across the heavy industrial and energy sectors.

Five Students and Five Sodexo Employees Recognized for Fighting Hunger in their Communities

On Friday, May 2, 2025, PMI U.S. hosted experts from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, the Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project in Colorado and the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Panelists shared their practice experience, case studies and policy recommendations to help address common challenges that military families face.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250505988633/en/Experts a

Recently launched Dream Days campaign to celebrate partnership with Junior Achievement, which provides students with career and life education to help them pursue their dreams.As part of the Mercedes-Benz Dream Days initiative, every 2025 CLE Coupe sold will help send a student to a Junior Achievement program.The campaign will also feature special promotions on select 2025 Mercedes-Benz models, including the E-Class Sedan, CLE Coupe, C-Class Sedan, and EQE Sedan.Dream Days is an integral part of MBUSA’s corporate social responsibility mission, "Driving Your Future," which focuses on supporting education and youth safety programs to develop the next generation.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, today proudly announces its continued sponsorship of MATHCOUNTS, an engaging math program for middle schoolers. With nearly 150,000 students from 5,000 schools around the United States, MATHCOUNTS challenges students to learn, discover and solve mathematical challenges through live competitions at the school, chapter, state and national levels.This press release features multimedia. View the full release

Barrett-Jackson's 2025 Palm Beach Auction generated over $40 million in total sales with 100% sell-through rate

Home appliance and consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA and ERI, the nation’s leading (and only truly circular) recycler of electronics and ITAD services provider, are teaming up this Earth Day (April 22) to provide a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. Special free e-waste collection events for local communities will be held at LG locations across the country. ERI will collect all unwanted electronics for responsible recycling and refurbishment.All par

Toshiba Responsible for Recycling 34 Metric Tons of Empty Toner Cartridges & Reforesting 28,847 Trees Across Worldwide Ecologically Sensitive Areas in 2024 Alone

Consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA and ERI, the nation’s leading (and only truly circular) recycler of electronics and ITAD services provider, are teaming up this Earth Day (April 22) to provide a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. It’s happening at a series of special free e-waste collection events at LG corporate locations around the country. All unwanted electronics will be collected by ERI for responsible recycling or refurbishment.All participan

Think Watts Foundation to coordinate distribution of bedroom sets later this spring

Textron Aviation announced the opening of second Plane Healthy Wellness Center & Pharmacy, located at company’s east headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.

Scholarships Aim to Empower the Next Generation of Culinary Talent and Fuel Skilled Labor Pipeline for Foodservice Operators

Composite Decking Portfolio Earns Top Honors in Environment + Energy Leader Awards

Puro.earth Confirms 1,000,000 Issuances of CO₂ Removal Certificates (CORCs), Representing Equivalent Tonnes of CO₂ Removed From the Atmosphere.