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Duke Energy Begins Construction on Largest Solar Plant in Surry County, N.C.

Duke Energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Duke Energy continues to expand solar power in North Carolina with construction starting on its 22.6-megawatt (MW) Stony Knoll Solar power plant. Once completed, it will be the largest solar plant in Surry County. The project will be owned and operated by Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.* The project was selected as part of the competitive bidding process established by 2017’s solar legislation in North Carolina. The solar plant will contain 76,600 Trina Solar bifacial modules with single-axis tracking. The plant will be located on 195 acres in Dobson, N.C. – near Rockford Road. The facility will power the equivalent of 5,000 homes. It is targeting commercial operation by the end of 2021. “Duke Energy is bringing more carbon-free, renewable energy to customers in North Carolina. We’re pleased to add Surry County to our ever-growing list of solar locations as we significantly reduce carbon emissions on our path to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Stephen De May, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. Under North Carolina’s Competitive Procurement for Renewable Energy, proposed projects must be built where there is a need for energy capacity on the Duke Energy system in North Carolina or South Carolina. The bids can come from any company, including Duke Energy, and can be in the form of power purchase agreements (PPA), utility self-developed facilities or utility asset acquisitions. “We’re pleased to continue to build upon the renewable energy resources in the state. The Stony Knoll solar project marks the third facility that we have announced in North Carolina this year and demonstrates our continued commitment to increasing clean energy generation in the state,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. During peak construction, Stony Knoll Solar will create about 70 jobs. Along with indirect economic benefits that accompany solar project development, such as increased local spending in the service and construction industries, Stony Knoll Solar will also have a positive economic impact on the local community by providing local tax revenues to the county and local school districts, as well as meaningful payments to the participating landowners. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions also supports the communities where its facilities and team members are based through the efforts of the Duke Energy Foundation. In January, the company awarded $10,000 to Copeland Elementary School in Dobson to fund the purchase of Chromebooks for students. The facility’s design, procurement of inverters, balance of plant systems and construction of the project will be performed by Swinerton Renewable Energy. The energy generated by Stony Knoll will be delivered through a 20-year power purchase agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas. A leader in renewable energy Duke Energy maintains more than 3,700 MW of solar power on its energy grid in North Carolina, which could power about 700,000 homes and businesses at peak output. The company also operates more than 40 solar facilities in the state. North Carolina currently ranks No. 3 in the nation for overall solar power. With nuclear, hydro and renewable energy, more than half of North Carolina’s energy mix is carbon-free. As one of the nation’s top renewable energy providers, Duke Energy plans to double its enterprisewide renewable portfolio from 8 gigawatts (GW) of capacity to 16 GW by the end of 2025. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) – a Fortune 150 company and one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S. – headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a leader in sustainable energy, helping large enterprises reduce power costs, lower emissions and increase resiliency. The team provides wind, solar, resilient backup power and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy. Visit Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and follow on LinkedIn and YouTube for more information. Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities – with goals of at least a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is a top U.S. renewable energy provider, on track to operate or purchase 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. * Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a non-regulated commercial brand of Duke Energy Corporation, which includes the following subsidiaries of Duke Energy Corporation that are registered to transact business in various states and may be branded as Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions for marketing purposes: Duke Energy One, Inc.; Duke Energy Commercial Enterprises, Inc.; Duke Energy Renewables, Inc.; Duke Energy Renewables Commercial, LLC; Duke Energy Renewable Services, LLC.; Duke Energy Renewables Storage, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Wind, LLC.; Duke Energy Renewables Solar, LLC.; and REC Solar Commercial Corporation. Contact: Randy Wheeless 24-Hour: 800.559.3853 Twitter: @DE_RandyW View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Duke Energy on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2021 05:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Fair Labor Association and Internat

The Consumer Goods Forum

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launches 5-year project between coalition of retailer and manufacturer members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Projects focus on eradicating forced labour from companies’ own operations and companies’ palm oil supply chains in Malaysia, and on creating enabling environment for responsible recruitment in Southeast Asia labour migration corridors PARIS, June 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ – The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) is pleased to announce today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This milestone commences a five-year technical collaboration that will help HRC members advance in their objective to help achieve fair and decent working conditions worldwide by driving individual and collective action in their businesses and supply chains to eradicate forced labour. FLA and IOM, the United Nations agency for migration, will bring their technical knowledge, regional expertise, and experience engaging with stakeholders across sectors to the HRC, a CEO-led initiative of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. This new collaboration builds upon the CGF’s previous work with both organisations; in 2018, the FLA published a report on human rights in the palm oil sector for the CGF, and in the same year the CGF partnered with IOM to host regional events and dialogues on responsible recruitment. The new project starts just after the HRC achieved a major milestone in publishing its Maturity Journey Framework for the Implementation of Forced Labour-focused HRDD Systems in HRC Members’ Own Operations, the product of a year-long collaboration between HRC member companies and inspired by AIM-Progress’ Responsible Sourcing Journey. FLA will assist HRC members reach their first objective to achieve 100 percent human rights due diligence (HRDD) coverage in their own operations by 2025 as defined in the Framework. FLA will aid HRC members reach the third and final level of maturity as outlined in the Framework by helping to develop individual action plans, tracking progress, and communicating about actions and lessons learned. Both FLA and IOM will assist HRC members with their second objective of working with select palm oil suppliers in Malaysia to eradicate forced labour from their supply chains; collectively, the three organisations will roll-out and implement the HRC Palm Oil Roadmap and forced labour-focused HRDD systems through an action-integrated approach with an aim to foster fair working conditions among workers, especially migrant workers, within the palm oil sector. Finally, the HRC will work with IOM to promote the advancement of responsible recruitment markets across the Indonesia-Malaysia and India-Malaysia labour migration corridors by providing technical guidance on responsible recruitment for selected private recruitment agencies, suppliers and workers through various capacity-building programmes and workshops. This will be reinforced through multilateral governmental engagement in the region to advance the development of responsible recruitment markets, and tackle core drivers of forced labour. Didier Bergeret, Director, Sustainability, The Consumer Goods Forum, said, “Collective action is the only way we will be able to push the global needle away from forced labour and towards responsible recruitment and employment. With our new Coalitions of Action, we are accelerating and aligning our members’ existing efforts to drive real change at scale together with expert organisations on the ground. After a year of collaboration to develop our HRDD Framework, with the support of FLA and IOM, I am confident our members will be able to implement meaningful actions in their businesses and supply chains and together use their collective voice to lead the discussion as we work to bring an end to forced labour.” Sharon Waxman, CEO and President, Fair Labor Association, said, “As an organisation which already worked very closely with the CGF, we are pleased to announce this opportunity to continue our engagement. Our collaboration comes at the most crucial juncture where human rights due diligence is increasingly becoming the norm in business practices. By working together and using existing tools we can learn to identify, prevent, and address the most pressing issues in supply chains. We look forward to tackling this learning journey together with HRC member companies, their suppliers, workers and other stakeholders. I have every expectation that this five-year collaboration can be a source of knowledge, inspiration and a model for other sectors to bring social sustainability actions to scale.” Welcoming the MoU, Dr. Nenette Motus, IOM Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific said, “Engagement and leadership from businesses is a critical element in helping transform international supply chains from those that exploit migrant workers to those that empower them. Joint collaboration with a uniquely positioned inter-governmental organisation such as IOM also signals a strong willingness for a public-private advocacy to promote ethical recruitment and fair working conditions among workers globally. We are looking forward to working closely with the members of the Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour to help advance this goal in two critical geographies where the power of consumer goods companies can be truly leveraged for positive change.” —Ends— About the Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour The CGF Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) is a CEO-led Coalition of Action from The Consumer Goods Forum. As an initiative of 22 of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, the HRC is committed to helping achieve fair and decent working conditions worldwide by eradicating forced labour from its supply chains. The work of the HRC continues the CGF’s long history of engagement on the issue of forced labour within consumer goods supply chains by building on the CGF’s Social Resolution on Forced Labour, the first of its kind in the industry; its Priority Industry Principles, and ongoing relationships with key stakeholders in the industry. For more information about the HRC, visit www.tcgfsocial.com. About The Consumer Goods Forum The Consumer Goods Forum (“CGF”) is a global, parity-based industry network that is driven by its members to encourage the global adoption of practices and standards that serves the consumer goods industry worldwide. It brings together the CEOs and senior management of some 400 retailers, manufacturers, service providers, and other stakeholders across 70 countries, and it reflects the diversity of the industry in geography, size, product category and format. Its member companies have combined sales of EUR 3.5 trillion and directly employ nearly 10 million people, with a further 90 million related jobs estimated along the value chain. It is governed by its Board of Directors, which comprises more than 55 manufacturer and retailer CEOs. For more information, please visit: www.theconsumergoodsforum.com. About the International Organization for Migration Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization. IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility. IOM currently has 174 Member States and a further 8 states holding Observer status. About the Fair Labor Association The Fair Labor Association promotes and protects workers’ rights and improves workplace conditions by facilitating collaboration among businesses, civil society organizations, and colleges and universities. The FLA, established in 1999, conducts independent monitoring to ensure that rigorous labor standards are upheld wherever its affiliates source their products, identifies the root causes of labor violations and proposes solutions to workplace problems. For more information, visit www.fairlabor.org. For further information, please contact: Didier Bergeret Director, Sustainability The Consumer Goods Forum social@theconsumergoodsforum.com Madelaine VanDerHeyden Communications Officer The Consumer Goods Forum m.vanderheyden@theconsumergoodsforum.com Kendra Rinas Chief of Mission IOM Malaysia krinas@iom.int Itayi Viriri Senior Spokesperson IOM Asia-Pacific iviriri@iom.int Richa Mittal Senior Director, Supply Chain Innovation and Partnerships Fair Labor Association rmittal@fairlabor.org Bill Furmanski Senior Director, Communications Fair Labor Association bfurmanski@fairlabor.org View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from The Consumer Goods Forum on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2021 04:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Grant Provides Navajo Nation Veterans Permanent Housing

The Home Depot

June 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The Home Depot Foundation today announced it has invested more than $135,000 to turn COVID-19 shielding shelters into permanent housing for U.S. military veterans in the Navajo Nation. In partnership with the nonprofit CORE (Community Organized Relief Efforts), the Foundation will construct 25 shielding structures to enable electricity and other amenities to provide permanent housing solutions for veterans and their families. The shelters were originally constructed by CORE to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation. The Home Depot Foundation and CORE will retrofit the shelters with electricity and provision them with hot plates, blinds, space heaters, and smoke and Co2 alarms to provide a safe, comfortable place veterans can call home. “With the support from The Home Depot Foundation, we’re able to turn these temporary dwellings into sustainable housing solutions for the veterans on the Navajo Nation who selflessly served in the military,” said Laura Cansicio, vice president of partnerships and development at CORE. "As part of our commitment to community empowerment, this partnership will employ local community members to support the construction of the shelters for veterans.” To date, the Foundation has invested more than $375 million in veteran causes, including making critical home repairs for combat wounded veterans, providing financial assistance and helping senior veterans age independently in their own homes. About The Home Depot Foundation The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $375 million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program. To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from The Home Depot on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2021 03:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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United Adding Supersonic Speeds With New Agreement to Buy Aircraft From Boom Supersonic

United Airlines Inc.

CHICAGO and DENVER, June 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ -- United Airlines recently announced a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative – a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation. Under the terms of the agreement, United will purchase 15 of Boom's 'Overture' airliners, once Overture meets United's demanding safety, operating and sustainability requirements, with an option for an additional 35 aircraft. The companies will work together on meeting those requirements before delivery. Once operational, Overture is expected to be the first large commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon from day one, optimized to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is slated to roll out in 2025, fly in 2026 and expected to carry passengers by 2029. United and Boom will also work together to accelerate production of greater supplies of SAF. "United continues on its trajectory to build a more innovative, sustainable airline and today's advancements in technology are making it more viable for that to include supersonic planes. Boom's vision for the future of commercial aviation, combined with the industry's most robust route network in the world, will give business and leisure travelers access to a stellar flight experience," United CEO Scott Kirby said. "Our mission has always been about connecting people and now working with Boom, we'll be able to do that on an even greater scale." Capable of flying at speeds of Mach 1.7 – twice the speed of today's fastest airliners – Overture can connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Among the many future potential routes for United are Newark to London in just three and a half hours, Newark to Frankfurt in four hours and San Francisco to Tokyo in just six hours. Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. Working with Boom is another component of United's strategy to invest in innovative technologies that will build a more sustainable future of air travel. "The world's first purchase agreement for net-zero carbon supersonic aircraft marks a significant step toward our mission to create a more accessible world," said Blake Scholl, Boom Supersonic founder and CEO. "United and Boom share a common purpose—to unite the world safely and sustainably. At speeds twice as fast, United passengers will experience all the advantages of life lived in person, from deeper, more productive business relationships to longer, more relaxing vacations to far-off destinations." About United United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of UAL is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL." About Boom Supersonic Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial air travel by bringing sustainable, supersonic flight to the skies. Boom's historic commercial airliner, Overture, is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Overture will be the first commercial aircraft to be net-zero carbon from day one, capable of flying on 100% sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at twice the speed of today's fastest passenger jets. Overture's order book, including purchases and options, stands at 70 aircraft, and Boom is working with the United States Air Force for government applications of Overture. XB-1, a demonstrator aircraft, rolled out in 2020, and its net-zero carbon flight test program is underway. The company is backed by world-class investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Prime Movers Lab, Emerson Collective and American Express Ventures. For more information, visit https://boomsupersonic.com. Connect with Boom Supersonic on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Medium. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this release are forward-looking and thus reflect our current expectations and beliefs with respect to certain current and future events and anticipated financial and operating performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks and uncertainties relating to our operations and business environment that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Words such as "expects," "will," "plans," "anticipates," "indicates," "remains," "believes," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook," "goals," "targets" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth under Part I, Item 1A., "Risk Factors," of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, as well as other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in the reports we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For further information: United Airlines: Worldwide Media Relations 872.825.8640 media.relations@united.com Boom Media Contact: Aubrey Scanlan 303.590.5239 press@boomsupersonic.com Photos and video available at https://boomsupersonic.com/press View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from United Airlines Inc. on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2021 02:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Discovery Education

SILVER SPRING, Md. & ST. PAUL, Minn., June 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ - 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their community or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. “The 3M Young Scientist Challenge demonstrates the transformative power of young minds to address global challenges by combining their unique and diverse perspectives on innovation, creativity, and a passion for a better world,” said Denise Rutherford, senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer, 3M. “This year’s state merit winners prove the efficacy of STEM thinking. We are proud of this year’s competitors and remain committed to building greater STEM-equity that unlocks the power of people, ideas and science and imagines what’s possible.” The 3M Young Scientist Challenge recognizes this year’s 30 State Merit Winners, which were selected for their passion for STEM, innovation, and superb communication skills. Each State Merit Winner receives special recognition on the challenge website, along with a special technology prize pack. The 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winners are listed below in alphabetical order by state: [Alabama] Sophia Al-Halaseh, Fort Payne Middle School, Fort Payne City School District [Arizona] Prisha Shroff, Accelerated Middle School, Chandler Unified School District [California] Connor Chin, Ocean Grove Charter School, Private [Connecticut] Xander Shavers, Beecher Road School, Woodbridge School District [Florida] Noah Richardson, Oakstead Elementary School, Pasco County School District [Georgia] Christina Jordan, Centennial Academy, Atlanta Public School District [Iowa] Kalyani Bhat, Prairie Ridge Middle School, Ankeny Community School District [Illinois] Aarushi Tiwari, Aptakisic Junior High School, Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 [Indiana] Rohan Bhosale, Carmel Middle School, Carmel Clay School District [Kentucky] Karthika Hariprasad, Jessie M Clark Middle School, Fayette County Public School District [Louisiana] Maya Trutschl, Caddo Middle Magnet School, Caddo Parish Public School District [Massachusetts] Amy Sun, Raymond J Grey Jr High School, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District [Maryland] Annika Balaji, Takoma Park Middle School, Montgomery County School District [Michigan] Shreyas Ikare, Novi Meadows Elementary School, Novi Community School District [Minnesota] Nithila Meganathan, Prairie View Elementary School, Eden Prairie Independent School District 272 [North Carolina] Prithu Kolar, Davis Drive Middle School, Wake County Public School Northwestern District [Nebraska] Anuj Singh, Peter Kiewit Middle School, Millard Public School District [New Hampshire] Nikhil Shokeen, Elm Street Middle School, Nashua School District [New Jersey] Raunak Singh, Memorial Middle School, Fair Lawn School District [Nevada] Vera van der Linden, Sage Ridge School, Private [New York] Matthew James, Clear Stream Avenue Elem School, Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District [Ohio] Kaavya Tatavarty, Seven Hills School, Private [Oregon] Vihaan Paliwal, Carden Cascade Academy, Private [Pennsylvania] Alexander Wang, Germantown Academy, Private [South Dakota] Malya Chakravarty, George S Mickelson Middle School, Brookings School District 5-1 [Tennessee] Nipun Rajan, Houston Middle School, Germantown Municipal School District [Texas] Arya Catna, Coppell Middle School West, Coppell Independent School District [Virginia] Kriesh Tivare, Cooper Middle School, Fairfax County Public School District [Washington] Alexander Lui, Odle Middle School, Bellevue School District 405 [West Virginia] Dhruvika Soltani, Suncrest Middle School, Private "The 2021 State Merit Winners have distinguished themselves with their ability to demonstrate the power of applying STEM knowledge in the pursuit of bettering the world,” said Lori McFarling, president of corporate partnerships and social impact at Discovery Education. "We applaud their ingenuity and salute 3M’s continued leadership in bringing real-world STEM engagement, opportunities, and inspiration like the Young Scientist Challenge to students everywhere.” In its fourteenth year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to discovering real-world solutions. America’s Top Young Scientists have gone on to give TED Talks, file patents, found nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and exhibit at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named Time Magazine's first Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, Business Insider, and on national television programs such as Good Morning America, CNN's Cuomo Prime Time, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and more. This year’s top 10 Young Scientist Challenge finalists and honorable mentions will be announced on June 24, 2021 and the finalists will compete in an interactive in-person event to be held on October 18-19, 2021 at 3M’s Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The award-winning 3M Young Scientist Challenge supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program – Young Scientist Lab – which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. Additional digital resources, content and professional resources are available through 3M’s Science at Home series, an array of videos showcasing 3M scientists and guests performing simple, at home experiments for kids aged 6-12. All the resources are available within Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform and at YoungScientistLab.com. To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet this year’s finalists, visit YoungScientistLab.com. For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn. ### About 3M At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning, creating immersive STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the globe. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded organizations to empower teachers with customized solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. Contacts Robert Brittain | 3M | rbrittain@mmm.com Grace Maliska | Discovery Education | gmaliska@discoveryed.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Discovery Education on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2021 12:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Leading Global Apparel Manufacturer Gildan as New Member

Gildan Activewear

MONTREAL, June 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Gildan Activewear and their portfolio of company-owned brands, including Gildan®, Alstyle®, American Apparel®, and Comfort Colors®, as members. The Company serves as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of everyday basic apparel, and it is also one of the largest domestic consumers of U.S. cotton, which represents the majority of the fiber used in Gildan’s products. “At Gildan, we have a vision of Making Apparel Better®, and we have long been committed to ensuring that our supply chain is ethical and sustainable from fiber to shirt,” said Glenn Chamandy, President and CEO of Gildan. “Joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a natural next step in our sustainability and transparency journey as it will increase transparency into our supply chain while also providing us with additional assurance that the cotton we purchase from the U.S. is sustainably grown with low environmental and social risks,” he added. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a farm level, science-based program that sets a new standard for more sustainably grown cotton. It brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurements to sustainable cotton production as well as drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics: Land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, GHG emissions, and energy efficiency. Members will also be provided with full supply chain transparency through the Protocol Credit Management System. “Gildan has a proven track record of a strong commitment to sustainable practices, and we are pleased to welcome them as new members,” says Dr. Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. “Their company was founded on the principle of producing sustainable and ethical apparel, to which cotton is a key component. As members of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, we will help them further this principle by providing them third-party verified assurances that they are sourcing responsibly produced, quality fiber and reducing environmental and social risk in their field-to-mill supply chain.” The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and recognized by Textile Exchange and Forum for the Future, and it is also part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cotton 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge, Cotton 2040, and Cotton Up initiatives About the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol In a period of ever-greater supply chain scrutiny and a growing demand for transparency, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will set a standard for more sustainably grown cotton. It brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement to the issue of responsibly-grown cotton production and drives continuous improvement in key sustainability metrics. The Trust Protocol underpins and verifies U.S. cotton’s progress through sophisticated data collection and independent third-party verification. Choosing Trust Protocol cotton will give brands and retailers the critical assurances they need that the cotton fiber element of their supply chain is more sustainably grown with lower environmental and social risk. Brands and retailers will gain access to U.S. cotton with sustainability credentials proven via Field to Market, measured via the Fieldprint Calculator and verified with Control Union Certifications. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is overseen by a multi-stakeholder Board of Directors comprised of representatives from brands and retailers, civil society and independent sustainability experts as well as the cotton-growing industry, including growers, ginners, merchants, wholesalers and cooperatives, mills and cottonseed handlers. More information can be found at www.TrustUSCotton.org. About Gildan Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel which markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, Gildan® Hammer™, Prim + Preux®, GOLDTOE®, Anvil® by Gildan®, Alstyle®, Secret®, Silks®, Kushyfoot®, Secret Silky®, Therapy Plus®, Peds®, and MediPeds®, and under the Under Armour® brand through a sock licensing agreement providing exclusive distribution rights in the United States and Canada. Our product offering includes activewear, underwear, socks, hosiery, and legwear products sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters or embellishers, as well as to retailers that sell to consumers through their physical stores and/or e-commerce platforms, and to global lifestyle brand companies. Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour and environmental practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive Genuine Responsibility® program embedded in the Company’s long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at www.gildancorp.com and www.genuineresponsibility.com, respectively. Media Contacts: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol: Janice Walters, Janice.Walters@hkstrategies.com; +1 (571) 527-9840 Gildan: Genevieve Gosselin, communications@gildan.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Gildan Activewear on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2021 07:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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2020 Increase in Veteran Homelessness Sparks Incremental Funding

The Home Depot

June 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - In 2020, veteran homelessness increased for the first time in several years, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this vulnerable population has yet to be fully measured. By working with nonprofit organizations across the nation, The Home Depot Foundation aims to reverse this troubling trend and ensure our nation’s heroes have access to secure and reliable housing To that end, The Home Depot Foundation has announced an incremental investment of $6.4 million to combat veteran homelessness, adding to the $100 million the non-profit has contributed since 2011 as part of a larger commitment to invest $500 million in veteran causes by 2025. This latest grant will impact nearly 4,000 veterans at risk of homelessness and provide more than 600 units of housing across the United States. "Supporting veteran causes is core to our mission at The Home Depot Foundation,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director, The Home Depot Foundation. “The latest statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development tell us that, on any given night, approximately 37,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness. This is unacceptable for anyone, especially for those who have dedicated years of their lives to serving this country. We’re focused on supporting and working with partners nationwide to bring an end to veteran homelessness. National nonprofit partners including Community Solutions, U.S.VETS, Volunteers of America and the Housing Assistance Council will receive funding to provide transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and other supportive services for veterans and their families who may be experiencing homelessness. Additional funds will be distributed to local organizations to address the needs of veterans facing housing insecurity in communities across the nation, including Baltimore, Los Angeles, Milwaukee and many more The Foundation will continue its work with Community Solutions and their initiative Built for Zero, a national movement of more than 80 communities working to measurably end homelessness. To date, 14 communities have achieved this goal by reaching a milestone known as functional zero, and more than 135,000 individuals have been housed by Built for Zero communities since 2015. “Since 2012, we've been proud to partner with The Home Depot Foundation to advance our shared vision for ending homelessness,” said Jessica Venegas, principal for strategic partnerships, Community Solutions. “The funds granted from The Home Depot Foundation will help the eight communities in our Large City Cohort drive reductions in veteran homelessness this year, which will also include helping 3,000 veterans move into housing. U.S.VETS, the nation’s largest nonprofit veteran services provider, will receive $600,000 from the Foundation in 2021 to support the construction of a new transitional housing facility in Riverside, California, and to rehabilitate a motel in Phoenix, which will provide housing and access to critical services for more than 200 homeless and at-risk veterans. “Our goal, beyond ending veteran homelessness for good, is to support military veterans and their families as they successfully move from emergency housing to more independent living in transitional and permanent housing communities,” said Steve Peck, president and CEO, U.S.VETS. “Working with The Home Depot Foundation and their volunteer force, Team Depot, we’ve been able to provide more veterans with stability and a place to call home.” To date, the Foundation has invested more than $375 million in veteran causes, including making critical home repairs for combat wounded veterans, providing financial assistance and helping senior veterans age independently in their own homes. About The Home Depot Foundation The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $375 million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program. To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from The Home Depot on 3blmedia.com

June 22, 2021 01:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Carnival Corporation Announces Initial 2030 Sustainability Goals

Carnival Corporation & plc

MIAMI, June 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced its initial set of 2030 sustainability goals, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and compliance throughout its global operations. Following the achievement of its 2020 sustainability goals, Carnival Corporation has established new sustainability goals for 2030 and aspirations for 2050, incorporating six key focus areas that specifically align with some of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. These areas include: climate action; circular economy (waste reduction); sustainable tourism; health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); and biodiversity and conservation. Detailed below, Carnival Corporation is announcing several new goals, targets and aspirations for 2030 and beyond for two of its six focus areas that will guide its actions to further strengthen its environmental, social and governance performance. Carnival Corporation’s sustainability commitments under the climate action and circular economy focus areas include: Climate Action: Achieve a 40% reduction in carbon rate per available lower berth day by 2030, relative to a 2008 baseline. Confirmation that the company peaked its absolute carbon emissions in 2011, despite an approximately 20% capacity increase between 2011 and today with an additional 19% capacity increase on order, and a commitment to continue to reduce emissions over time, and identify a pathway to decarbonization. Expand its alternative fuels strategy across its liquefied natural gas (LNG) program and battery, fuel cell and biofuel capabilities. Deliver a 50% reduction in absolute air emissions of particulate matter by 2030 relative to a 2015 baseline, despite an over 10% capacity increase since 2015 and the additional 19% capacity increase on order. Increase fleetwide shore power connection capability to at least 60% of the fleet by 2030. Achieve net carbon neutral operations by 2050. Circular Economy: Achieve 50% reduction in single-use plastic items by the end of 2021, relative to a 2018 baseline. Achieve 30% per capita food waste reduction by 2022 and 50% by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. Increase fleetwide coverage of Advanced Waste Water Treatment Systems to at least 75% by 2030. Aspire to build zero emissions ships by 2050. Carnival Corporation will detail additional 2030 sustainability goals and 2050 aspirations covering all six of its focus areas in its 2020 Sustainability Report to be issued later this summer. “At Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priorities are always compliance, environmental protection, and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside personnel,” said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. “The 2030 goals and our aspirations for 2050 are an important next step in our sustainability journey and support our efforts to establish a path to zero emission cruising over time.” Added Bill Burke, chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation: “Our new 2030 sustainability goals demonstrate our ongoing commitment to ingraining sustainability in all aspects of our operations across our nine brands, while providing us clear, measurable targets and metrics to improve our performance and overall efficiency across our shoreside and shipboard operations.” The new set of 2030 sustainability targets and 2050 aspirations build on the momentum of the company’s performance relative to its 2020 sustainability goals, which were achieved and in some cases surpassed in 2019, a full year ahead of schedule. As the company continues to work toward the broad restart of guest cruise operations, it is maintaining its focus on its environmental, social and governance performance, including continued progress on its sustainability efforts through the pause in guest cruise operations. As part of its strategic plan for carbon footprint reduction, the company leads the cruise industry’s use of LNG to power cruise ships with a total of 11 next-generation cruise ships that will have joined the fleet through 2025, which will represent nearly 20% of its total capacity, including four ships already in operation. The company also pioneered the use of Advanced Air Quality Systems on board its ships and is promoting the use of shore power, enabling ships to use shoreside electric power where available while in port. In addition, the company has implemented broad initiatives to optimize onboard energy use, and innovative hull designs and coatings to reduce fuel consumption by minimizing frictional drag, along with trialing innovative technologies for generating power on cruise ships, including battery power and fuel cells. These efforts, along with a series of others underway, support and strengthen Carnival Corporation's long-term commitment to sustainability, responsible operations and protecting the environment, as outlined in its 2030 sustainability goals and 2050 aspirations.Additional information on Carnival Corporation’s sustainability efforts is available at www.carnivalsustainability.com. # # # Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this document are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to us, including some statements concerning our 2030 sustainability targets and 2050 aspirations. These statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “depends,” “expect,” “goal,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “project,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “indicate,” “outlook,” and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. This note contains important cautionary statements of the known factors that we consider could materially affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and adversely affect our 2030 sustainability targets and 2050 aspirations. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include the risk factors discussed in Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange rules, we expressly disclaim any obligation to disseminate, after the date of this document, any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. About Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines sailing to all seven continents. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard. Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.carnival.com, www.princess.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.seabourn.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.costacruise.com, www.aida.de, www.pocruises.com and www.cunard.com. Carnival Corporation Media Contacts: Roger Frizzell, Carnival Corporation, rfrizzell@carnival.com, (305) 406-7862 Mike Flanagan, LDWW, mike@ldwwgroup.com, (727) 452-4538 View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Carnival Corporation & plc on 3blmedia.com

June 22, 2021 10:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Vermont Creamery Named to Top 20 Leading Purposeful Brands by 2021 Purpose Power Index

Vermont Creamery

WEBSTERVILLE, Vt., June 22, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Vermont Creamery, known for its consciously created line of fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter, and culinary creams, today announced it was ranked in the top 10% of most purposeful brands, according to the 2021 Purpose Power Index. The index, published by marketing and advertising agency, StrawberryFrog, and corporate reputation management company, RepTrak, is based on a survey conducted in early 2021 of more than 6500 respondents who provided over 20,000 individual answers regarding more than 250 companies. “From the beginning, we’ve been an organization that has cared deeply for our people, our planet, and our community,” said Adeline Druart, president of Vermont Creamery. “To see our efforts toward responsible business recognized makes me incredibly proud, especially as we share this respect with amazing global brands. I want to thank our incredible team that works hard daily to bring our mission to life. Vermont Creamery was built on the concept of doing business for good and leaving a positive ‘handprint’ on everything we touch, which continues to be our North Star every day.” A Certified B Corporation, Vermont Creamery was founded in 1984 with a mission to craft the highest quality dairy products, while remaining committed to the partners that help produce their award-winning products. Its sustainable business strategy focuses on four pillars – employees, communities, planet, supply chain - against which goals are set every year and are reported on in its annual Mission Report. “Most organizations understand the importance of finding their ‘why;’ but merely knowing your purpose is not enough,” said Scott Goodson, founder and CEO of StrawberryFrog. “It’s about translating that into meaningful action through a company-wide cultural movement -- one that begins internally and permeates externally -- to effectively shift habits and mindsets and drive positive change. The Purpose Power Index™ is the first empirical measure of companies activating purpose at the core of their business.” About Vermont Creamery Consciously crafted in Vermont’s green mountains, Vermont Creamery has won countless national and international awards for their suite of products, while supporting a network of family farms, promoting sustainable agriculture in the region. Vermont Creamery is an independently operated subsidiary of Minnesota-based Land ‘O Lakes, Inc., one of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives. For more information, visit www.vermontcreamery.com. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Vermont Creamery on 3blmedia.com

June 22, 2021 10:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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