December 2024

Advanced Clean Cars II Approval Provides Market Certainty As Businesses Plan Fleets

December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved California’s implementation of the Advanced Clean Cars II policy, which will support the development of the clean light-duty vehicle market in the 12 states that have adopted it.

The Power of Soil

Healthy soil is a superhero in the fight against climate change. As a critical carbon sink, it acts as a natural reservoir, absorbing and storing more carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere than it releases. Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are all carbon sinks as well, and their protection is more crucial than ever.

Ohio Lawmakers Must Consider Efficiency Programs in 2025 To Bring Savings, Reliability to Ohio

December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The Ohio state Senate today failed to act on a key energy cost-saving measure by not voting on HB 79. The legislation would have enabled electric distribution utilities to establish voluntary energy efficiency programs to help businesses and residents save money while reducing stress on the electricity grid.

Albertsons Companies Distributed $200,000 in Safeway Gift Cards at 12th Annual Christmas with the Currys Event

Albertsons Companies joined Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s 12th Annual Christmas with the Currys event, in partnership with Eat. Learn. Play., to bring joy to the Oakland community. Over 200 local elementary school students enjoyed a surprise day of holiday activities and our team was proud to distribute $200,000 in Safeway gift cards to approximately 1,000 Oakland families in need.

Leidos Donates $2.5 Million to the Children’s Inn at NIH To Expand Support for Pediatric Research

RESTON, Va., December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced a $2.5 million donation to The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health. The contribution will support renovations and expansions that will increase The Children’s Inn’s capacity to serve young patients and their families participating in pediatric research. In recognition of this gift, The Inn’s new porte-cochere — the welcoming main entrance for families and visitors — will bear the Leidos name.

Fifth Third Awards More Than $25,000 in Small Business Grants

CINCINNATI, December 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Throughout the month of November, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) showed appreciation to small businesses across its 11-state footprint through a unique social media competition and tipping campaign, with employees celebrating their favorite local small businesses on social media for the opportunity to win one of five $5,300 grants.

Fifth Third employees across the country participated in the campaign, entering more than 2,800 local small businesses nationally for recognition through social media posts using the hashtag #Love53.

KeyBank Foundation Invests $300,000 in Workforce Training Program at ABC, Inc. Rochester

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in a new workforce training program at Action for a Better Community (ABC), Inc. in Rochester. The Energy Conservation Training Program prepares workers for careers in home weatherization, home repair/maintenance and installation of energy conservation measures.

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