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Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, today released the 2023 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.

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  • JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, today released the 2023 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005730/en/
    Fifth Third Bank was ranked #23 in the rankings of the Top 100 Most JUST Companies in America by JUST Capital and CNBC.
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    Fifth Third Bank ranked in the Top 25 of the marquee JUST 100 list earning placement at #23.
  • “It is an honor for Fifth Third to be recognized by JUST Capital as one of the top 25 Most JUST Companies in America,” said Tim Spence, president and CEO, Fifth Third Bank.

AVANGRID Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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AVANGRID improved its overall ranking from 48 in 2022 to 45 in 2023.

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  • AVANGRID improved its overall ranking from 48 in 2022 to 45 in 2023.
  • AVANGRID is ranked second overall within the utility industry, up from fourth in 2022, and is ranked first among utilities for its commitment to the environment.
  • Compared to their Russell 1000 peers, companies in the JUST 100 on average:
    Created 12,318 more jobs in the U.S. from 2017 to 2021.
  • Had a 4.5% higher profit margin, 2.3% higher return on equity, and paid 5 times more in dividends.

Hasbro Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, marking the latest recognition for the company’s commitment to using its business as a force for good.

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  • Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, marking the latest recognition for the company’s commitment to using its business as a force for good.
  • “We’re honored to be named one of America’s Most JUST Companies and to rank as the #1 company in our industry this year,” said Kathrin Belliveau, EVP & Chief Purpose Officer, Hasbro.
  • “As we embark on the company’s 100th anniversary in 2023, Hasbro’s belief in doing well by doing good is stronger than ever.
  • JUST Capital has engaged more than 160,000 participants, on a fully representative basis, since 2015.

Merck Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, Industry Leader in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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1 in the pharmaceuticals and biotech industry for the third straight year, notably also ranking as the top company for communities and customers in the industry.

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  • 1 in the pharmaceuticals and biotech industry for the third straight year, notably also ranking as the top company for communities and customers in the industry.
  • “We are honored to be recognized as America’s Most JUST Company in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry for the third year in a row.
  • JUST Capital has engaged more than 160,000 participants, on a fully representative basis, since 2015.
  • Learn more about Merck’s overall commitment to corporate responsibility, in the latest 2021/2022 ESG Progress Report .

Sempra Named to JUST 100 List for America's Most JUST Companies of 2023

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to the prestigious JUST 100 list by JUST Capital, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to measuring and improving corporate stakeholder performance.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to the prestigious JUST 100 list by JUST Capital, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to measuring and improving corporate stakeholder performance.
  • Sempra's position among the top 100 companies on the list is credited to the company's commitment to investing in its workforce, scoring in the top 5% for pay equity, work-life balance, benefits and 401k quality, diversity, equity and inclusion policies and workforce demographics, among others.
  • "Our strength as a company comes from our high-performance culture, which is fueled by the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees.
  • "This year's JUST 100 leaders demonstrate that just business truly is better business."

Comerica Named One of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, released the 2023 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.

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  • JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, released the 2023 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.
  • "We are honored to be named to this year's America's Most Just Companies," said Wendy Bridges, Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility.
  • Among the highlights, Comerica placed first among all banks in the Shareholders & Governance category, which examines how a company priorities good governance.
  • Compared to their Russell 1000 peers, companies in the JUST 100 on average:
    Created 12,318 more jobs in the U.S. from 2017 to 2021.

PSEG Named One of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and Media Partner CNBC

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG was named one of America's Most JUST Companies and recognized for its commitment to serving its customers, workforce, communities, the environment and shareholders. JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC, this week released the annual JUST 100, a comprehensive evaluation of how the nation's largest corporations perform on issues including support for workers, protecting customer privacy, minimizing pollution, and more.

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  • JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC, this week released the annual JUST 100, a comprehensive evaluation of how the nation's largest corporations perform on issues including support for workers, protecting customer privacy, minimizing pollution, and more.
  • "At PSEG, we are committed to doing right by our customers, communities, workforce and shareholders," said PSEG Chair, President and CEO Ralph LaRossa.
  • PSEG is proud to be named one of America's Most JUST Companies."
  • PSEG ranked 4th overall among 39 national utilities evaluated by JUST Capital.

Cigna Earned the #1 Ranking for Corporate Citizenship in the Health Care Industry by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today announced it earned the #1 ranking among the health care industry in the newly released list of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. Cigna placed #16 overall out of over 950 companies, and this year marks the fourth time that the organization has been recognized for its corporate citizenship.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today announced it earned the #1 ranking among the health care industry in the newly released list of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC.
  • Cigna placed #16 overall out of over 950 companies, and this year marks the fourth time that the organization has been recognized for its corporate citizenship.
  • "Being named among America's best corporate citizens affirms our commitment to our stakeholders and encourages us to keep moving forward in driving transformative change."
  • JUST Capital has engaged more than 160,000 participants, on a fully representative basis, since 2015.

Spider Digital Announces the Launch of Its Data Monitoring Platform 'Sasha' for Government Institutions Across Asia

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2023) - UAE-based IT services, consulting, and blockchain technology firm, Spider Digital, announces the launch of its data monitoring platform Sasha for government institutions in multiple Asian regions.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2023) - UAE-based IT services, consulting, and blockchain technology firm, Spider Digital, announces the launch of its data monitoring platform Sasha for government institutions in multiple Asian regions.
  • The platform provides stakeholders, including government institutions, with a monitoring tool in order to ensure data security and privacy.
  • The platform also equips institutions to foresee any potential threats and attacks on sensitive data and effectively prevent fake news and misinformation from causing social unrest and law and order issues.
  • With the advent of mobile devices and innovations in communication technology, the overdependence on voice communication has become negligible.

More Than Half of Americans Deeply Concerned About Climate Change According to New Survey

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The survey gauged American public opinion about climate change and measured the willingness of Americans to accept solutions.

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  • The survey gauged American public opinion about climate change and measured the willingness of Americans to accept solutions.
  • It found 80% of Americans agree that climate change is occurring and more than 60% believe it is caused by humans.
  • Half of all Americans are willing to accept changes to their lives caused by potential solutions to climate change, even those that may cost more.
  • According to respondents, the reality of climate change is uncontested, but the path to mitigate it is still difficult to imagine.