May 2024

New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Transportation Sector Reveals Inconsistency Between Climate Goals and Policy Advocacy

May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - A new benchmark analysis of 15 major U.S. automotive companies reveals inconsistencies between companies' public climate commitments and their direct and indirect lobbying practices. This contradiction poses a significant risk to their market position as the global shift towards zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) accelerates, particularly with countries like China leading the way.

From Brazil to the World: Case IH’s New Line of Harvesters

Recognized for introducing the Axial-Flow system in Brazil, Case IH, a brand of CNH, launches the new Axial-Flow Series 160 Automation, with 100% Brazilian production.

With an investment of R$ 100 million, the Sorocaba plant, in the interior of São Paulo, received improvements to become the World Production Pole for the smaller line of harvesters, which make up classes 5 to 7.

Growing the Future of Lay’s, One Seed at a Time

Learn how Josh Parsons and his team are combining traditional breeding with modern tools to improve the quality, sustainability and taste of the potatoes PepsiCo raises.

“Harvest season has always been my absolute favorite time of year,” Josh Parsons says. He arrives before sunrise to walk through the fields at PepsiCo’s Rhinelander, Wisconsin, farm, filled with suspense about what’s beneath the soil. After a year of waiting, he’ll soon discover if his work is a success.

Duke Energy Advances Energy Transition and Positions Company for Long-Term Success, CEO Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting

  • Company moving from planning to execution phase of energy transition
  • Reliability and affordability remain cornerstones of success

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - In 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) executed its strategy, achieved significant regulatory and policy milestones, and ensured affordability and reliability for customers in the face of rapidly rising interest rates and extremely mild weather, CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company’s annual shareholders meeting today.

Hiring Our Heroes Announces 5 Small Business Grant Program Recipients

This story was first posted on Hiring Our Heroes. Reposted with permission from Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Representing "the best of the best," Hiring Our Heroes announced five grant recipients for the Small Business Grant Program, an initiative providing a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs, during a virtual event on April 17.

Black & Veatch Names James Bleak President of Its Bird Electric Operations

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 22, 2024 /3BL/ – Sustainable critical infrastructure leader Black & Veatch has named James Bleak as the new president of its Bird Electric business, one year after acquiring the self-perform construction services provider in bringing Black & Veatch’s growing construction portfolio capabilities to a wider client base.

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders With Doritos® Solid Black®

Originally published in the Pepsico Foundation 2023 Impact Report

Jamila took a leap of faith when she left her corporate job to launch Ladies of Virtue Chicago, a nonprofit with a mission to empower Black girls to be confident, purpose-driven leaders through one-on-one and group mentorship, leadership development and mental health resources.

Entergy Named as a Top 50 Most Community-Minded Company in the US

For the ninth year, Points of Light’s list has recognized Entergy for its corporate citizenship, social impact and community engagement

NEW ORLEANS, May 22, 2024 /3BL/ - For the ninth year, Entergy has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light’s prestigious annual list that recognizes the top companies leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment in the United States. Entergy was also recognized as this year’s Utilities Sector Leader for the second year in a row.

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