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CLEANTECH: An Environmental Imperative — With a Long Runway of Business Opportunity Even with the success we’ve achieved through our operations and supply chain, it’s increasingly clear that we have the opportunity to multiply our positive impact by investing in the new technologies the world needs to live more sustainably. It’s a challenge that requires us to think differently about how we consume and how we manage our natural resources. And it means identifying and scaling the technologies and services needed to use resources more efficiently. Cleantech is all about transforming environmental challenges into business opportunities — to grow our business while diversifying our company. Identifying promising new markets and technologies has been the Cox formula for success for more than 120 years. Today our Cleantech team of engineers, strategists and investment analysts is hard at work assessing the challenges and opportunities in energy services and sustainable agriculture. “Through Cleantech, we’re charting a new path for growth in a space that aligns with our long-term goals. It’s exciting to be a part of something that could have a real and lasting impact on Cox and the world.” Evelyn Bolden, Senior Director Cleantech Strategy and Investments Cox Enterprises, Inc. 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report 23