Lenovo Receives Highest-Possible AAA Rating by Hang Seng Indexes Company – Achieves Highest ESG Scores in Industry

Lenovo — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:05:00 -0400

Lenovo announced it has achieved the highest-possible rating in the 2026 Sustainability Ratings released by Hang Seng Indexes Company, advancing from its AA+ rating of last year to AAA this year, as well as the highest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores for any company within the technology industry.

The ratings are the outcome of the Sustainability Performance Assessment, an annual evaluation of Hong Kong-listed constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index and A-share constituents of the Hang Seng China A (Investable) Index. Since 2014, Hang Seng Indexes Company has appointed the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, an independent and professional assessment body, to conduct annual evaluations of listed companies’ sustainability performance using its proprietary assessment and rating framework.

Among approximately 600 companies assessed this year, Lenovo achieved the highest overall score in its industry, repeating its industry-leading performance previously achieved in 2022 and 2025. In a significant milestone, Lenovo also received the highest industry scores across all three ESG pillars simultaneously for the first time. Lenovo has led its industry in environmental performance every year since 2022, while achieving top social score in 2023 and 2025 and top governance score in 2022.

Lenovo’s sustainability strategy is guided by ambitious goals and transparent accountability. The company remains on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In FY 25/26, Lenovo concluded its first generation of long-term ESG KPIs, which have driven progress across its ESG strategy over the past five years, and in its latest ESG Report set out its newly approved 2030 ESG KPIs and aspirations to guide the company’s next phase of ESG priorities.

The company’s ESG leadership has been further recognized through multiple global benchmarks and awards. Lenovo recently earned the Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, reaffirming its position within the top 1% of all companies assessed globally. Lenovo has also been recognized by the Disability Index® and Workplace Pride for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Additionally, Lenovo was ranked No. 5 among the world’s leading supply chains in Gartner’s Global Supply Chain Top 25, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to sustainability and focus on future-proofing its operations by making the supply chain more resilient and intelligent.

These achievements underscore Lenovo’s commitment to embedding sustainability throughout its business strategy while driving innovation that benefits everyone. Through ongoing initiatives in environment, social and governance, Lenovo continues to advance its vision of delivering Smarter Technology for All.

Learn more about Lenovo’s ESG performance on Lenovo StoryHub and in Lenovo’s latest ESG Report.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Guided by its vision of “Smarter Technology for All”, Lenovo is executing a Hybrid AI strategy that spans Personal AI – one personal AI, multiple devices; and Enterprise AI – helping customers turn data into insights and value. This strategy is delivered through the Group’s commitment to world-class innovation and a full-stack AI portfolio, including devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets, accessories), infrastructure solutions (server, storage, edge, high-performance computing and software defined infrastructure), as well as software, solutions, and services. With a global footprint spanning more than 20 research and development locations and a global supply chain that includes more than 30 manufacturing sites across 11 markets, Lenovo is widely recognized for its operational excellence. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). Learn more at www.lenovo.com and follow the latest news in our newsroom.

MinuteClinic Is Helping Connect More Americans To Care

CVS Health — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

Key points

Long waits, rising out-of-pocket costs and primary care shortages can make it difficult for people to get the care they need.
MinuteClinic® helps expand access through neighborhood clinics, primary care, virtual care and services supporting weight management and chronic conditions.
MinuteClinic offers affordable cash-pay options with upfront pricing, including $89 virtual care visits and $29 digital weight-loss visits.

For many American families, getting health care can be harder than it should be. Long waits for primary care appointments, high deductibles and a fragmented system can cause people to delay care or navigate complex health needs on their own.

Retail health is helping address these challenges by making care more affordable, accessible and convenient. MinuteClinic, the medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy® stores, meets those needs through same-day care, transparent pricing and convenient in-person, virtual and digital care options.

Expanding access to affordable care

Cost and convenience remain significant barriers to care. More Americans are facing higher out-of-pocket costs. Roughly 4 in 10 privately insured adults are enrolled in high-deductible health plans, according to a CDC report on health care coverage and costs.¹

Patients are increasingly seeking care options that are easier to access and more affordable. Retail clinics are meeting that need. In fact, two-thirds of retail clinic users say they return because of the convenience and cost savings, according to research on the growing role of retail health clinics.²

"Retail health is becoming an important resource in communities for those facing long wait times and limited availability of care," said Jon Thiboutot, President, Retail Health, CVS Health. "Many people think of MinuteClinic for coughs, colds and flu, but we offer much more, including preventive care, primary care, women's health services and weight-loss support."

For example, patients experiencing common illnesses can connect with a board-certified provider through MinuteClinic Virtual Care®™, available nationwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Patients can access care with or without insurance, and an upfront $89 cash-pay option is available.

Retail health also extends beyond routine sick care. MinuteClinic supports needs including weight management and chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart health. Through a $29 digital weight-loss visit, eligible patients can connect with a licensed clinician who can evaluate whether GLP-1 treatment may be appropriate for their needs. Those who begin treatment can continue working with MinuteClinic providers for follow-up care, medication adjustments and ongoing support.

“With the growing demand for weight management and support managing conditions like diabetes and heart health, MinuteClinic offers clinically appropriate, provider-guided care,” said David Fairchild, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health, CVS Health. “Patients can access in-person or virtual visits, and even receive care through secure messaging, all with the attention of qualified providers to create tailored treatment plans and connect to specialized care when needed.”

Helping close the primary care gap

Primary care plays an important role in preventive care, wellness visits and the long-term management of health conditions. Yet many communities do not have enough providers to meet the need.

More than 100 million Americans live in a federally designated primary care shortage area, according to federal data on primary care provider shortages.³ Nationally, new patients wait an average of 31 days for a primary care appointment, a 19% increase since 2022.⁴

MinuteClinic is helping create another option for eligible patients seeking ongoing care. Adults can access primary care at more than 65% of MinuteClinic locations across 17 states and Washington, D.C., through affiliations with payers and health systems.

Early results show how convenient access can help patients reconnect with their health. Since launching adult primary care in 2024, 60% of MinuteClinic primary care patients have returned for a wellness exam within six to eight weeks. In addition, 15% of acute-care patients have chosen to establish primary care with MinuteClinic.

Whether patients visit their local MinuteClinic or connect virtually, these options can provide an easier way to enter or reenter the health care system and establish an ongoing connection to care.

Creating new ways to receive care

Virtual care is becoming an established part of the health care system. The global telehealth market is projected to grow from $140.7 billion in 2025 to $403.2 billion by 2034, according to research on the growth of the telehealth market.⁵

New digital options can make access even more convenient. This option allows patients to seek care for common conditions without taking time away from work or other responsibilities.

Patients in select states can now use Care Consult, MinuteClinic’s $29 option for receiving care digitally without a visit for conditions including urinary tract infections, sinus infections, acne and pink eye, as well as weight management. Patients answer a series of questions online, and a licensed provider reviews every case and develops an appropriate treatment plan that is sent to the patient. If further evaluation is needed, patients are connected to a higher level of care.

Care that fits people’s lives

As health care costs rise and people have to face longer waits for appointments, retail health is helping more people access quality care that fits their schedules and budgets. By combining neighborhood clinics, virtual care, primary care and new digital options, MinuteClinic is making it easier for patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit MinuteClinic.com or download the CVS Health app.

AI in Geospatial Intelligence: What Government Leaders Need To Know

Leidos — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:15:00 -0400

What you'll learn

How AI is helping analysts process geospatial data faster without replacing human expertise
Why trusted human-machine teaming is essential for defense and intelligence missions
How Leidos' RAVe technology is modernizing nautical chart production and improving data quality

This article is part of the Outcomes Unlocked series exploring how artificial intelligence is solving complex government and defense challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping government and defense organizations process geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) faster, improve data quality, and make more informed decisions.

As satellites, sensors, and mapping systems generate unprecedented volumes of data, analysts face a growing challenge: turning information into trusted intelligence quickly enough to support the mission. AI is helping meet that challenge by automating repetitive tasks, accelerating production, and allowing analysts to focus on the work that requires human expertise.

The goal is not to replace analysts, it's to help them deliver trusted intelligence faster.

What is geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)?

Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) combines imagery, mapping, navigation data, and other location-based information to create a detailed understanding of the physical environment.

Government agencies use GEOINT to support defense operations, maritime safety, intelligence analysis, disaster response, and critical infrastructure protection. As the volume of geospatial data continues to grow, organizations need new ways to process and analyze that information at operational speed.

How is AI used in geospatial intelligence?

AI helps analysts process more information in less time by automating repetitive, manual tasks.

Today, AI can assist with:

Detecting features within imagery
Converting maps and charts into structured geospatial data
Identifying changes across large datasets
Prioritizing information for analyst review
Accelerating chart production
Improving production consistency

By automating repetitive work, AI allows analysts to spend more time validating results, applying operational context and supporting mission decisions.

What is RAVe?

RAVe (Raster Automation to Vector) is a Leidos-developed capability that converts raster maps and charts into structured geospatial vector data.

Vector data is easier to analyze, update, search, and integrate into operational systems than pixel-based raster imagery, making it more useful for intelligence and navigation workflows.

Traditionally, analysts manually traced thousands of individual chart features—a time-consuming process that required extensive quality control. RAVe automates much of that work by identifying chart elements and converting them into accurate, georeferenced vector data for analyst review.

RAVe acts as a force multiplier, allowing experts to review, validate and refine outputs far more efficiently.

How does AI improve chart production?

Producing nautical charts requires identifying and digitizing thousands of individual features, including coastlines, depth contours, navigation channels, submerged hazards, and restricted areas.

Manual production is repetitive and labor intensive. It can take more than 24 hours to complete work that AI-assisted automation can accomplish in seconds or minutes.

By accelerating these routine production tasks, AI enables analysts to focus on quality assurance, validation, and mission readiness instead of repetitive data entry.

How accurate is AI-generated geospatial data?

Operational decisions depend on trusted data.

During development of RAVe, Leidos found that automation not only accelerated production but also improved consistency and first-time quality. Analysts reviewing AI-generated outputs were unable to identify errors in the resulting products, demonstrating that automation can improve both speed and precision when paired with human oversight.

Automation reduces repetitive production errors while giving analysts more time to validate mission-critical information.

Will AI replace geospatial analysts?

Short answer: no.

AI excels at processing large volumes of data and automating repetitive work, but it cannot replace human judgment, operational experience, or mission context.

Analysts remain responsible for:

Validating AI-generated outputs
Interpreting operational context
Assessing confidence and risk
Applying mission expertise
Delivering trusted intelligence to decision-makers

The future of geospatial intelligence isn't human versus machine. In reality, it's human-machine teaming, where AI accelerates production and analysts provide the expertise that builds trust.

How does AI improve maritime navigation?

Maritime safety depends on accurate, current geospatial data.

Nautical charts contain thousands of critical data points, including shipping channels, dredged areas, restricted waters, depth information, and submerged hazards. Missing or inaccurate information can have serious operational consequences.

By accelerating chart production while maintaining data quality, AI helps organizations deliver more current navigation products, supporting safer operations for the U.S. Navy and other maritime users.

How is Leidos advancing AI in geospatial intelligence?

Leidos is developing AI-enabled capabilities that help defense and intelligence organizations modernize geospatial production.

Technologies such as RAVe automate repetitive production tasks while keeping analysts at the center of every decision. This approach enables organizations to process more data, improve production efficiency, and deliver higher-quality geospatial products without sacrificing trust or human oversight.

The result is faster production, improved consistency, and better-informed decisions across defense, intelligence, and maritime missions.

RAVe by the numbers

~50% reduction in touch labor — work that was unattainable through manual production

Over “four nines” (99.99%) accuracy, first-time-right, using automation

24+ hours → seconds or minutes

Key takeaways

AI helps analysts process geospatial data faster while keeping people at the center of mission-critical decisions.
RAVe accelerates chart production, improving both speed and data quality through AI-assisted automation.
Human-machine teaming delivers faster, more trusted intelligence for defense, intelligence, and maritime missions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

FAQ

How does AI help intelligence analysts make decisions faster?

AI rapidly processes large volumes of imagery and geospatial data, allowing analysts to spend less time on manual production and more time evaluating information, identifying operational significance, and supporting decision-makers.

Why is human oversight still necessary?

AI can identify patterns and automate repetitive work, but it cannot understand mission context or make operational judgments. Human analysts ensure AI-generated outputs are accurate, explainable, and appropriate for mission use.

What problem does AI solve for the Navy?

AI reduces the time required to produce and update nautical charts, improves production consistency, and helps analysts deliver trusted navigation data more efficiently, supporting safer maritime operations.

How much faster is AI-assisted chart production?

During development of RAVe, work that traditionally required more than 24 hours could be completed in seconds or minutes through AI-assisted automation. Leidos also achieved a 50% reduction in touch labor while maintaining high levels of data quality and first-time accuracy.

Which companies provide AI geospatial solutions?

Government agencies work with a range of organizations to develop AI-enabled geospatial capabilities. Leidos develops AI solutions that help modernize geospatial production, automate chart generation, and support trusted intelligence workflows across defense, intelligence, and maritime missions.

Who builds AI tools for chart production?

Leidos developed RAVe (Raster Automation to Vector) to automate the conversion of raster maps and charts into structured geospatial vector data. The capability helps accelerate chart production while keeping analysts responsible for validating and delivering trusted geospatial products.

Relationship of Trust Enhances Life-Saving Capabilities on the Osage Nation

Marathon Petroleum — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Key Points

Emergency responders that serve the Osage Nation in Oklahoma have strengthened their capabilities with new equipment for rescuing people from flood waters.
A grant from Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a component of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX, provided two swiftwater rescue boats and a utility terrain vehicle.
The grant reflects a working relationship with the Osage Nation that includes joint training exercises related to MPL’s operation of a pipeline that crosses tribal land.

Deadly flooding in central Texas during the summer of 2025 prompted assistance from other states, including emergency responders that serve the Osage Nation in northeastern Oklahoma. This experience focused their attention on the need for swiftwater rescue equipment for flood-prone areas of the Osage Nation, which forms Oklahoma’s largest county with roughly 2,300 square miles.

“Osage County has multiple areas of concern during heavy rainfall with more than 30 low water crossings and multiple lakes and creeks, and our western border is the Arkansas River,” said Osage Nation Emergency Management (ONEM) Director Bobby Tallchief.

Alphabetic characters from the Osage language that form the phrase, rescuing them from the water, representing the Osage Nation Swiftwater Rescue Team.

A solution for meeting ONEM’s equipment needs recently came through its working relationship with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX. MPL, which operates the Ozark pipeline that crosses approximately 29 miles of the Osage Nation, provided a grant for the purchase of two swiftwater rescue boats with motors, a trailer to carry them and a utility terrain vehicle (UTV).

With the swiftwater rescue assets, Osage Nation Emergency Management is better equipped to help other emergency responders in the region as well as neighboring tribes that have requested rescue assistance in the past.

“Swiftwater rescue is a much needed but often unfilled niche in the rescue world,” Tallchief said. “The boats’ maneuverability and small size are their key benefits. The UTV has heat and air conditioning to provide a place for individuals to recover after rescue, and it will help with shuttling equipment and personnel to targeted areas.”  

"We have received requests for assistance multiple times in the past from our neighboring tribes. We now have a unique set of skills and equipment available.”

MPL’s donations are an extension of its ongoing collaboration with the Osage Nation to strengthen safety and environmental stewardship. MPL and ONEM share updates about potential dangers, such as wildfires and other natural disasters, and take part in joint training exercises to promote safe operation of the Ozark pipeline and protection of the public. This month (October), they are participating in training together on Skiatook Lake that will simulate an incident response.

Osage Nation Emergency Management Director Bobby Tallchief and Osage Nation police officer Zachary West with the two swiftwater rescue boats, outboard motors, trailer and utility terrain vehicle that MPL provided.

“The relationship we have in place with ONEM is one of trust and mutual respect,” said MPLX Lead Emergency Preparedness Professional Wyatt Kintner. “The swiftwater resources will help ensure that local first responders can quickly support the public and also assist MPLX in a time-critical emergency. The ONEM team will save lives with this equipment.”

Director Tallchief highlighted how the impact of the donations will also reach far across the surrounding area.

“We have received requests for assistance multiple times in the past from our neighboring tribes. We now have a unique set of skills and equipment available,” said Tallchief. “Without the substantial contribution from Marathon Pipe Line, this endeavor would not have been possible. We look forward to assisting our communities in need.”

Along with receiving the rescue boats, four Osage Nation police officers are completing swiftwater training to give Osage Nation Emergency Management a total of six qualified personnel available to respond.

43 Years. Run Your Race.

Elanco — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Watch the full episode on YouTube.

Protein is having more than a moment. We're in a foundational shift - more GLP-1 use means more protein consumption; an aging population is leaning on protein for muscle mass and animal protein keeps winning on taste over the alternatives that tried to compete with it. But this isn't just a demand story. It's a supply story too, and one that's been stress-tested at the start of the decade when COVID demand drove empty meat cases.

That's what brought me to Donnie King, CEO of Tyson Foods, for our latest Shared Table conversation. I've called on Tyson for 40 years, and I've had the privilege of not only watching Donnie lead but also building a friendship. He started in a poultry plant in 1982 and rose to CEO of a company whose products sit in 70% of U.S. households. As he prepares to close a remarkable 43-year career, we sat down in the Tyson cafeteria to talk about leadership, legacy, protein and where our industry goes next.

Not a Trend - A Structural Shift

Donnie doesn't see today's protein demand as a fad. He pointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines flipping the food pyramid upside down, away from carbs and toward protein.

GLP-1s changed the game. 15% of U.S. adults have now used a GLP-1, and Morgan Stanley estimates that nearly 30% of the obese or diabetic population in the U.S. will likely be treated with GLP-1 therapies by 2035. Globally, 1 in 4 adults meet the eligibility criteria for GLP-1 weight management according to a study of data from 99 countries. That's a lot of people who need - and want - better protein.

Why Plant-Based Lost the Race

Plant-based had its moment. Meatless Mondays, plant-based burgers on fast food menus, but consumers swung back. Donnie points to ingredient lists as "long as your arm" and a nutritional profile that just doesn't match animal protein. That's part of why he challenged Tyson's own team to simplify their ingredient lists too, rather than waiting for consumers to demand a cleaner label. Taste, cost, nutrition: plant-based struggles to win on all three at once. Animal protein delivers on all of them.

Best Quote: "You can never lose sight of the consumer and what their expectations are. And I will say to the day I die that consumers buy based on taste first. If it doesn't taste good, you can't sell it."

Meeting the Protein Demand

The U.S. has its smallest cattle herd in 75 years. Donnie's read is structural - the money exists across the chain, but it isn't distributed in a way so everyone shares the upside. Until ranchers and other parts of the chain have earnings consistency to reinvest, he doesn't see the herd rebuilding.

Big Takeaway: The protein revolution is real and durable. However, it will take an industry willing to fix win-lose economics in places like beef, keep investing in animal health and never lose sight of what gets a consumer to buy: taste, cost, nutrition.

The Man Behind the Company

The stat that stuck with me wasn't about protein - it was about people. Donnie shared his experience meeting Don Tyson in 1984, on a Friday night, at 22, on a factory floor. Tyson had just bought the plant and showed up unannounced to talk to everyone on the line. "He made me feel like the most important person in the world. He didn't know me from anyone. There was no reason for him to do that."

Moment to Remember: For Donnie, leadership isn't about sitting in a corner office - it's about being with the people. Pulling up a chair in the cafeteria to share a meal isn't a routine; it's how he keeps a genuine pulse on the organization and listens to what matters most. True connection isn't something you lose at scale - it's something you choose every day.

That's the same instinct Donnie's carried for 43 years. He still eats lunch in the Tyson cafeteria most days. He starts every morning in prayer, not just for himself, but for the 130,000+ people at Tyson. When asked what he wants his legacy to be, Donnie deflected credit to his team, not himself. "Doing this job has really never been a job. It's always been a calling. I get to feed people. I get to work with people. I get to be a part of satisfying a need along with 133,000 other team members. You know, I love this place."

Thank you, Donnie, for your unwavering support of science and animal health, your leadership and for sharing your table and wisdom as you transition into this next chapter.

Catch the full episode on YouTube.

CSRD Readiness for EHS Professionals: How To Prepare

Antea Group — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:03:00 -0400

Many EHS professionals are already collecting much of the information that may ultimately support CSRD reporting. The challenge is understanding what existing materials can be used, what key differences may apply, and how to prepare for any remaining gaps before the new requests start arriving.

In this discussion, Antea Group's technical experts will walk through common EHS materials that organizations already collect today, how CSRD may change the way that information is defined, documented, and reported, and what teams can do now to get ahead of future disclosure requirements.

Using real-world examples from water, permitting, waste, pollution prevention, health and safety, climate risk, and energy management, we'll explore how familiar EHS processes can support broader reporting needs without creating an entirely separate program.

Attendees will learn:

What EHS teams are likely already doing that can be leveraged to support CSRD readiness
Key differences between traditional EHS metrics and CSRD reporting expectations
How the Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) determines what EHS data is required and how that insight can inform decision making
Why data quality, documentation, and audit readiness matter
Practical steps organizations can take today to prepare for future reporting requests

Whether you're supporting a single facility or overseeing EHS programs across multiple locations, this session will help you understand what CSRD means in practical terms and how to prepare with confidence.

Register Here

Prep for the ESRS Fashion Show

CSRHub — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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Sustainability reporting managers must sometimes feel like fashionistas. Each year there is a new idea, a new style emerges, and “everything changes.” This year’s “hot new look” is something called ESRS: European Sustainability Reporting Standards. It is an odd combination of last year’s skirt (ISSB), the previous year’s pants (SFDR), plus a few added ruffles and flounces.

The underlying idea is that all companies should report at least a certain set of sustainability information. The hope is that stakeholders would use these metrics to better understand how a particular company is performing.

This is a lofty goal that may sound familiar? We’ve been told many times that investors need standardized stable data. We’ve also heard that regulators and governments need it. And, that good data would make supply chains function better. While these needs and benefits may be true, it is unclear that the information generated by ESRS will achieve these goals. We can expect that many companies will report only some indicators. When they report, they will do so in inconsistent ways that make it hard to compare one company to another. The initially-chosen indicators will not include things certain groups want. Many companies will be too small to report. Companies outside the EU may find ways to avoid reporting. Etc.

Nevertheless, fashion rules and sustainability reporting managers need to start working on their outfits! How will your company look, when viewed from the ESRS perspective? Which of your peers will seem most attractive and which will suffer? Are there any major partners or suppliers who could be in trouble when the standards come into effect?

CSRHub has built a readiness calculator that can help answer these questions. Once a reporting manager understands where their firm may be stronger or weaker, they can start to engage with the plethora of consultants and software platforms who are offering to help. We provide a quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive start to what may turn out to be another long, difficult and expensive adoption process.

Use CSRHub like a mirror. See how fabulous you are! It is a good way to start this particular journey. See the new CSRHub ESRS Readiness Calculator here.

CSRHub helps you compare performance against peers with a consensus view, not one source. We identify the factors shaping your ratings and help you focus improvement efforts where they will have the greatest impact. For more information, we welcome hearing from you. Please contact us here.

About CSRHub

CSRHub provides access to the world’s largest corporate social responsibility and sustainability database, powered by expert consensus sustainability ratings, information, and tools. Clients use CSRHub’s decisive data platform for global benchmarking, supply and value chain risk assessment and compliance readiness solutions. Founded in 2007, CSRHub covers 62,000 public and private companies, and provides ESG performance scores on 42,000 companies from 134 industries in 158 countries. Our Big Data platform uses algorithms to aggregate, normalize and weight ESG metrics from 1,000 sources to produce a strong consensus signal on corporate sustainability performance.

Bahar Gidwani portrait Bahar Gidwani is CTO and Co-founder of CSRHub. He has built and run large technology-based businesses for many years. Bahar holds a CFA, worked on Wall Street with Kidder, Peabody, and with McKinsey & Co. Bahar has consulted to a number of major companies and currently serves on the board of several software and Web companies. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in physics and astronomy. He plays bridge, races sailboats, and is based in New York City.

Tork Research Shows People Want To Thank Restroom Cleaning Staff but Rarely Do

Essity / TORK — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Originally published on Tork News Center

PHILALELPHIA, PA, October 9, 2026 /3BL/ – New data from Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, reveals a significant appreciation gap: while the majority (56%) of restroom users agree that cleaning is hard work and that cleaning teams deserve more recognition for their efforts, 21% admit they mean to thank cleaners when they see them but rarely do¹.At the same time, research on cleaning staff highlights significant workforce strain: 38% of cleaners surveyed have left their jobs due to lack of recognition and burnout² – factors that are unrelated to pay and which contribute to recruitment and retention challenges across the cleaning industry. Additionally, 70% of cleaners report inadequate employer support, and 80% have experienced mental health challenges as a result of their work³.“The gap between good intentions and actual appreciation, combined with widespread cleaner burnout, represents an urgent business challenge,” said Amy Bellcourt, Vice President of Communications at Essity. “When cleaning staff feel unsupported and invisible, it directly impacts facility cleanliness, the restroom user experience, and ultimately, business reputation and revenue."The stakes for facilities are substantial. Of restroom users surveyed, 4 in 5 said hygiene issues in the restroom make them feel worse about an entire business. In fact, many actively avoid a venue or business due to issues with hygiene or privacy⁴. Poor restroom experiences may lead customers to take action: leaving negative reviews, avoiding purchases, or in the case of employees, spending less time at the workplace and working from home more often⁵.

Tork offers free training as a thank you to cleaning professionals

To address these workforce challenges, Tork partnered with ISSA (The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions) to offer Frontline Excellence: Delivering Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Spaces via the Inclusive Hygiene Framework – a new online training course, available in English and Spanish, designed specifically for frontline cleaning professionals in North America. As a limited-time thank you, Tork is covering the cost of training for nonmembers.The 30-minute, self-paced course equips cleaning professionals with practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver hygiene services that go beyond appearance, helping create environments that are clean, safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. By investing in professional development and training, facility managers can help cleaners build new skills while strengthening their connection to the purpose and value of their work – driving engagement, improving retention, and supporting more consistent, high-quality hygiene outcomes."Tork has long championed cleaning professionals through research and solutions designed to improve hygiene outcomes," Bellcourt continued. "Thank Your Cleaner Day is an opportunity for us to demonstrate that commitment in a meaningful way. By launching this comprehensive training in partnership with ISSA, we're equipping frontline teams with the tools and knowledge to succeed, removing barriers they face every day, and ultimately improving both their experience and the experience of facility users. That's inclusive hygiene in action."The course is available through the ISSA Academy and is free for both ISSA members and nonmembers. Nonmembers can register for free with the promotional code NMFREE (to access, first create a free account; after checkout, training will appear in your MYISSA account under “My Activity”). For more information or to enroll, visit the ISSA Academy. Organizations can also learn more about building a comprehensive approach to inclusive hygiene at www.torkglobal.com/us/en/about/inclusive-hygiene.

Footnotes:

Tork Insight Survey 2026, conducted in US, UK, Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and Poland among 11,500 from the general public and 1,100 facility managers
Tork Insight Survey 2025, conducted in US, UK, Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and Poland among 11,500 from the general public and 1,000 cleaners.
Tork Insight Survey 2025.
Tork Insight Survey 2026.
Tork Insight Survey 2025.

About Tork

The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they’re always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit https://www.torkglobal.com/.

About Essity

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2025, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 138bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.

Tork Contact: FHTork@fleishman.com

Wesco Commits $100,000 to NECA/ELECTRI PM Apprenticeship Program for Fourth Consecutive Year

Wesco International — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

PITTSBURGH, PA and Chicago, IL – NECA (Booth #2115) October 9, 2026 /3BL/ – Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, announced it will commit $100,000 to the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management (PM) Apprenticeship through the Wesco Cares scholarship program. This is the fourth consecutive year Wesco has invested in the U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship program and is the program’s inaugural corporate sponsor. Wesco executives will be on site at the annual NECA Convention to discuss its strong partnership with NECA/ELECTRI International and participate in the Project Management Apprenticeship graduate recognition.

The team will also be on site to showcase Wesco’s suite of construction services and solutions including assembled panelboards, 3D-printed lighting fixtures and mobile job trailers, designed to support contractors as they continue to face challenges associated with demanding and complex megaprojects. To learn more, visit the Wesco booth #2115 at NECA Convention, Oct. 4-7 in Las Vegas, or read more about Wesco’s construction services and solutions here.

Wesco Featured at PM Apprenticeship Graduate Recognition
As the inaugural executive sponsor, Wesco will be featured at the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship graduate recognition as 14 cohorts officially graduate by year-end 2026, representing more than 130 apprentices and NECA contractors from 32 states. The recognition will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6 during the morning General Session at 10 a.m. To date, the apprenticeship program boasts a 96% completion rate, and more than 100 contractors have sent at least one apprentice through the program since its inception.

“The PM apprenticeship program has given us the opportunity to enroll emerging talent into a structured and well-developed program,” said Michael Parkes, President and CEO of O’Connell Electric Company, Inc. “And Wesco’s investment has given us the opportunity to allocate additional funding to our workforce training that would have otherwise not been available.”

Wesco launched its scholarship program to fortify its commitment to the electrical industry and support the essential workforce development needed as the scope, scale and complexity of modern projects accelerates. Now in its fourth consecutive year, Wesco plans to continue its scholarship program investment in NECA/ELECTRI’s U.S. DOL-registered apprenticeship, one of the largest and fastest growing in the country, to not only address the continued industry labor shortage, but encourage the next generation of business leaders in electrical construction. To learn more, visit here.

“We are proud to continue to support the successful NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship Program and the electrical professionals who are dedicated to advancing their education, expanding their skills and strengthening our industry,” said Sean Grasby, Senior Vice President and General Manager of U.S. Construction, Wesco. “As a market leader with a deep understanding of the challenges facing our customers, we are committed to delivering value-added services and innovative, purpose-built solutions that help contractors more efficiently tackle today’s most demanding and complex projects.”

About Wesco International

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500™ company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 21,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and significant digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multilocation businesses and global corporations.

Media Contact
Jennifer Sniderman
Vice President, Corporate Communications, Wesco
717.579.6603
jennifer.sniderman@Wescodist.com

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CVS Health - Fall Into Wellness: Preventive Health Tips for Older Adults, a Q&A With Jean Reidy

CVS Health — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

As the weather cools and the year begins to wind down, fall is a good time for older adults to check in on their health. From scheduling recommended screenings to staying up to date on vaccines, preventive care can help identify potential health concerns early and support better health through the winter months and beyond.

We spoke with Jean Reidy, Adult Nurse Practitioner at Oak Street Health, about preventive care steps older adults should prioritize this fall and why now is a great time to plan for the year ahead.

Q: As we approach the end of the year, what’s the most important thing older adults should do to stay on top of their health?

Jean Reidy: I encourage older adults to think of this time of year as a health check-in. Make sure you're up to date on your Annual Wellness Visit, recommended vaccines and preventive screenings. These appointments can help identify health concerns early and provide a clear plan for staying healthy in the months ahead.

Q: Many people have heard of a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. What actually happens during that appointment?

Jean Reidy: A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is focused on prevention and planning for your future health. During the visit, we review your medical history, update your personalized care plan, check important health indicators like blood pressure and screen for concerns such as depression or cognitive changes. It's an opportunity to take a comprehensive look at your health and identify ways to stay well.

Q: Cold and flu season is here. Which vaccines should older adults be thinking about this time of year?

Jean Reidy: If you haven't already, now is a great time to talk with your health care provider about vaccines that may be recommended for you. That can include an annual flu shot, updated COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccines that help protect against shingles, pneumonia and RSV. Your provider may recommend additional vaccines based on your age, health history and individual needs. Staying current on vaccinations can help reduce the risk of serious illness and complications during the fall and winter months.

Q: What screenings or preventive health checks should older adults discuss with their doctor?

Jean Reidy: The right screenings depend on a person's age, medical history and risk factors. Common preventive screenings include colon cancer screenings, mammograms, prostate cancer screenings and lung cancer screenings for people with a history of smoking. It's also important not to overlook mental health screenings, particularly as we move into the winter months when some people may experience increased feelings of isolation or depression.

Q: We often focus on physical health, but what about mental health as the days get shorter and colder?

Jean Reidy: Mental health deserves just as much attention as physical health. Changes in weather, shorter days and spending less time with friends and family can affect how people feel. That's why it's important to talk openly about changes in mood, energy or interest in activities. At Oak Street Health, we screen patients for depression and have behavioral health specialists who work alongside primary care providers to help connect patients with the support they may need.

Q: What's one message you'd like older adults to remember this fall?

Jean Reidy: Don't wait until something feels wrong to prioritize your health. Preventive care can help you stay ahead of potential health concerns and give you the resources and support needed to maintain your health and independence. A few simple steps today can make a meaningful difference in the months and years ahead.

Q: Where can people go to learn more?

Jean Reidy: To learn more or find a location near you, visit OakStreetHealth.com. You can also stop by a local center, meet the care team and learn more about how Oak Street Health supports patients year-round.

Arbor Day Foundation Surpasses Two-Thirds Mark in Pledge To Plant 10 Million Trees After Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Arbor Day Foundation — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:26:00 -0400

LINCOLN, Neb., October 9, 2026 /3BL/ - As the two-year anniversaries of Hurricanes Helene (Sept. 26, 2024) & Milton (Oct. 9, 2024) making landfall arrive this fall, the Arbor Day Foundation has planted almost 7 million of the 10 million trees it pledged to communities and forestlands in states impacted by hurricanes.

Passing the two-thirds mark comes less than two years into what was announced as a five-year commitment.

The Foundation announced the pledge in October 2024, days after Helene and Milton made landfall within two weeks of each other and tore through forests and neighborhoods across Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. True to its approach of working alongside local planting partners rather than rushing to replant, the Foundation has phased the work as land, timing and community needs have allowed.

“When we make a commitment to communities or forestlands after disaster, we follow through alongside our partners,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Reaching this point in under two years shows what’s possible when we collaborate with our outstanding corporate and individual supporters to get resources to the right partners on the ground.”

The Foundation will continue organizing support from its corporate partners, members and supporters to restore landscapes across the six affected states and use data, mapping assessments and information from its local planting partners to help determine where and when trees can establish successfully.

Learn more about the Foundation’s hurricane recovery work at arborday.org.

About the Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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Discover Covia's Blue Mountain Plant: Community Open House Recap

Covia — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:45:00 -0400

Covia’s Blue Mountain plant in Havelock, Ontario, recently welcomed community members and neighbors to its annual community open house. Attendees learned about the plant's operations and environmental stewardship efforts, as well as the many ways the mineral processed here, nepheline, is used in everyday products.

Dan Lyon, Covia’s Director of Operations, welcomed guests and provided an update on Blue Mountain’s products and production processes. The event also featured a variety of interactive and educational opportunities, giving attendees the chance to learn more about the operation, engage with site representatives, and participate in activities throughout the day. Guests took part in a question-and-answer session covering topics such as tailings management, transportation, water use, rail shipments, and ongoing investments to modernize the operation.

Complementing the operational update, Brett Jeffs, Covia’s Safety & Health Manager, provided an environmental overview, highlighting regulatory requirements, site inspections, and invasive species management efforts.

The event also hosted a special presentation by the Ontario Turtle Trauma Centre, which showcased its efforts to rehabilitate and protect Ontario’s native turtle species. Visitors met two ambassador turtles, Andrea and Rusty, and learned about the challenges turtles face in the wild. Andrea, a Blanding's turtle, suffered head trauma after being struck by a vehicle in 2005, leaving her blind and unable to be released back into the wild. Rusty, an endangered wood turtle, lost both front legs after a raccoon attacked her in 2017. Today, both turtles serve as ambassadors for conservation and have permanent homes at the Ontario Turtle Trauma Centre.

The connection with the Ontario Turtle Trauma Centre is particularly meaningful for Covia as many employees actively support turtle conservation efforts on site through a longstanding partnership with the local Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Four species of turtle, including species at risk, nest and live on the Blue Mountain Plant’s property in the adjacent wetlands. In 2025, the plant successfully hatched and released 110 turtles. These hatchlings emerged from a total of 116 collected eggs, reflecting an impressive 95% hatch success rate. Covia remains committed to supporting turtle conservation initiatives that create lasting benefits for their local ecosystem.

The day concluded with guided tours. Visitors were given a firsthand look at where the nepheline originates and how the operation works.

Following another successful event, the Blue Mountain Plant looks forward to hosting future open houses and welcoming community members. Click to learn more about Covia’s Canadian operations.

Evaluating AI Training Software for EHS: Why the Human Touch Remains Indispensable

Antea Group — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:00 -0400

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape learning and development (L&D), EHS managers face growing pressure to evaluate tools that can accelerate training creation, lower development costs, and support workforce compliance. Modern AI tools promise to compress weeks of instructional design into hours—offering rapid translation, automated quiz creation, and video generation.

Recent learning and development trends show that AI is becoming a central driver of instructional design, content development, learner engagement, and workforce training strategy. The most effective uses of AI move beyond ad hoc experimentation and rely on a deliberate, human-centered approach grounded in user oversight, AI literacy, accessibility, adaptability, and avoidance of technological shortcuts. For EHS training teams, these trends reinforce the need to evaluate AI-enabled tools not only for speed and automation, but also for accuracy, usability, governance, and their ability to support effective learning outcomes.

However, EHS training differs fundamentally from general corporate L&D. High-stakes industrial environments carry zero margin for error: inaccurate safety guidance, missing regulatory nuances, or poorly structured learning modules can directly lead to workplace safety incidents, regulatory violations, and lost productivity. While AI can streamline workflows, it cannot replace human judgment, expertise, and oversight.

Key Comparison: EHS Training Ecosystems

To select the right training format, EHS leaders must understand how AI fits within the broader ecosystem of learning delivery models:

Training Ecosystem	Primary Benefits	Key Limitations & Considerations
In-Person	Hands-on experience, direct personal interaction, real-time coaching, strong team networking.	Difficult to scale across sites, high administrative burden, scheduling conflicts.
eLearning	Easy completion tracking, automated assignment, structured SCORM/LMS reporting.	Content can become dry or generic; high initial development costs; static material.
AI-Enabled	Rapid content creation, personalized learning paths, custom microlearning.	Requires rigorous human oversight; potential for hallucinations, bias, and IP risks.
Blended Learning	Combines digital efficiency with practical hands-on application and human validation.	Requires deliberate program design and cross-team coordination.

Why Human Input is Critical: The 5 Blind Spots of AI

While AI can efficiently generate text draft outlines or baseline slides, EHS leaders must guard against five critical limitations where human oversight is non-negotiable:

Data Dependency & Content Accuracy: AI systems rely entirely on their input data. Poor or outdated data leads to inaccurate outputs. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are essential to verify every safety protocol against current OSHA, EPA, or site-specific standards.
Unintended "Extras" and Image Distortions: AI tools frequently introduce extra information not found in uploaded reference materials. Furthermore, AI image generators are notorious for rendering anatomical anomalies (e.g., extra fingers, distorted limbs, misplaced PPE) that ruin visual credibility and confuse safety instructions.
Lack of Nuanced Understanding & Cognitive Overload: AI does not understand adult learning principles or cognitive load. Automated tools tend to over-pack slides with dense text rather than structuring visual hierarchy for retention. An instructional designer is needed to distill complex technical content into actionable visual learning.
Algorithmic Bias & Value Alignment: AI outputs can reflect underlying biases present in training datasets. Human reviewers must ensure that depictions of personnel, operational settings, and workplace scenarios reflect company culture, ethical standards, and diversity.
Intellectual Property & Data Governance: Under U.S. copyright law, copyright protection generally requires human authorship. Fully AI-generated content may not be protected. Additionally, uploading proprietary company standard operating procedures (SOPs) into public AI tools creates privacy and data exposure risks.

"AI is fantastic at accelerating content generation, but it lacks operational context. In an industrial setting, a single hallucinated step or misleading image in a training module isn't just an editorial error -- it’s a direct safety and regulatory risk."

Evaluation Framework: 6 Pillars for Software Selection

When evaluating AI training software, EHS teams need a structured, objective method to compare platforms beyond marketing demonstrations and feature claims. Evaluating tools across six core categories ensures that the chosen platform aligns with technical, operational, and safety governance requirements:

Accessibility, Compliance & Governance: Confirm vendor maturity and technical compliance standards. Software must support WCAG/ADA accessibility guidelines for all learners, maintain transparent data storage policies, provide robust security/encryption protocols, and offer documented vendor governance practices.
Core Technical Capabilities: Assess the functional features required to create high-quality training content. Key elements include flexible input formats (e.g., uploading existing PDFs or PowerPoint decks), intuitive interactivity tools, rich media/narration options, realistic AI voiceovers, and versatile output formats.
User Experience & Usability: Evaluate software accessibility for both instructional creators and end-user learners. Look for intuitive navigation, custom branding, multi-language support, seamless mobile optimization for field staff, easy review/sharing workflows, and an active update cadence from the vendor.
Deployment, Integration & Scalability: Examine how easily the software integrates with existing IT and learning infrastructure. Strong platforms support seamless SCORM/xAPI exports, Learning Management System (LMS) integration, minimal IT setup overhead, and the ability to scale across multiple sites or business units.
Commercial & Business Model: Review licensing structures and long-term cost fit. Prioritize vendors offering clear, transparent pricing models, flexible seat/tier licensing, and predictable cost structures that scale effectively as training needs expand.
Ethical AI & Data Protection: Verify that human oversight and data privacy are built into the tool's architecture. Look for clear guarantees that customer data is kept private (not used to train public LLM models), mechanisms for accuracy verification, and native "human-in-the-loop" editing workflows.

Common Mistakes in Software Selection

Selecting an AI training platform without a holistic evaluation strategy often leads to operational friction, compliance gaps, and wasted budget. EHS leaders should actively guard against three primary pitfalls during vendor selection:

Over-Prioritizing Initial Cost: Focusing too narrowly on software licensing fees or selecting low-cost tools can become expensive if the platform produces low-quality content. Software that requires extensive manual rework, lacks LMS integration, or produces inaccurate safety content creates substantial hidden costs in administrative time and risk exposure.
Ignoring User Adoption & Change Management: Software capability means little if administrators find the interface cumbersome or if learners disengage. Selecting a platform without testing end-user experience, mobile accessibility for front-line workers, and administrator usability often results in poor adoption rates and low training completion.
Underestimating Integration Complexity: Assuming an AI tool will seamlessly work with existing LMS, single sign-on (SSO), or data tracking systems can stall deployment. Failing to conduct early technical compatibility reviews often leads to data silos, tracking failures, and complex workarounds during rollout.

Practical Evaluation Checklist for EHS Leaders

Use this checklist when comparing prospective AI training platforms:

Accessibility, Compliance & Governance: Does the platform support WCAG/ADA accessibility expectations, provide clear security and privacy documentation, identify where data is stored, and demonstrate mature vendor governance practices?
Core Technical Capabilities: Can the tool accept the file types, source materials, and content volumes your team uses while producing accurate, engaging outputs with appropriate interactivity, media, narration, and export options?
User Experience & Usability: Is the platform intuitive for administrators, reviewers, and learners, with practical customization, mobile access, language support, review/sharing features, responsive support, and a reliable update cadence?
Deployment, Integration & Scalability: Can the software integrate with your LMS and existing systems, support SCORM/xAPI or other required tracking formats, minimize IT burden, and scale across sites, teams, and training programs?
Commercial & Business Model: Are pricing, licensing, seat tiers, usage limits, and long-term cost assumptions transparent, flexible, and aligned with how your organization will build, deploy, and maintain training?
Ethical AI & Data Protection: Does the vendor clearly explain how AI-generated content is validated, keep customer data private, avoid using proprietary content to train public models, and support human-in-the-loop review before publishing?

"You don't need to choose between AI innovation and human safety expertise. The goal is using AI to handle repetitive heavy lifting so our EHS experts can focus on site-specific nuances, adult learning engagement, and true risk reduction."

How Antea Group Supports Your AI Training Strategy

Navigating the intersection of artificial intelligence and safety training requires an experienced partner. Antea Group combines deep EHS expertise, human-centered instructional design, and vendor-agnostic technology evaluations to help you select, build, and deploy safe, compliant, and engaging training programs:

Strategic Assessment & Planning: Gap analysis, stakeholder interviews, and ROI modeling.
Vendor-Agnostic Software Evaluation: Objective platform comparisons, technical compatibility reviews, and pilot designs.
Custom Content Development: High-impact, scenario-based learning tailored to site-specific risks and regulatory standards.
Implementation & Change Management: Train-the-trainer programs and reinforcement strategies (toolbox talks, microlearning).

Ready to build safer, smarter EHS training? Get in touch today.

2025 FedEx Cares Report: Empowering Entrepreneurs

FedEx — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:05:00 -0400

Putting AI to work for small business

FedEx uses AI every day to move millions of packages around the world — optimizing routes, predicting demand, and improving the customer experience. Through Empowering Entrepreneurs, we’re sharing that same mindset with small business owners: helping them understand how AI is reshaping their industries and giving them the practical tools to use it to their advantage.

Together with organizations including Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), Accion, Global Entrepreneurship Network/Hello Alice, Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), and others, we are making sure small businesses don’t get left behind as the way people shop, search, and discover products and services continues to change.

"The program helped us think more strategically about how to position our products online, tell our brand story, and build a stronger digital customer journey."
FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab Cohort Participant

"This class reminded me that structure, planning, and strategy are just as important as hustle."
FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab Cohort Participant

Helping customers find small businesses in a new era of online search

AI is changing how people discover products online — from AI-generated search results to personal shopping assistants. Through our work with AOF and the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab, we’re offering education, mentoring, and capital to help sellers adapt:

The Learning Lab has served more than 11,000 small business owners since 2021 through free webinars, interactive courses, and hands-on cohort programs.
Our AI search visibility webinar has been viewed more than 12,000 times on YouTube. Watch the webinar.
FedEx e-commerce experts shared how to write product descriptions AI tools can understand and use free analytics to track how customers find them.
Cohort graduates report a 400% average increase in social media followers after their participation in the Learning Lab.

Click here to learn more about the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.

Using tech to advance business health

Enhanced tech capabilities can unlock business potential. In 2025 we focused on connecting entrepreneurs with practical training on growth fundamentals, digital tools, and AI — covering everything from marketing and finance to operations and responsible use.

150 participants in the FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp — a 12-week digital accelerator in collaboration with Hello Alice and Global Entrepreneur Network — saw a 46% average increase in their Business Health™ scores and 95% said they feel more equipped to navigate industry challenges.
Through ICIC’s Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC), entrepreneurs completing AI-focused training bridged 41% of the gap to the highest AI confidence level immediately after the course, rating its value 4.6 out of 5.

Technology meets sustainability

Adriana Kao, a Boost Camp participant, founded her company Usefull to tackle takeout container waste. Her tech-enabled, trackable reusable containers are turning sustainability into a scalable business. During the Boost Camp Accelerator, Adriana significantly improved her Business Health Score™.

Bringing personalized learning to entrepreneurs wherever they are

In Latin America and India, FedEx is supporting Ovante, a digital learning platform from Accion that integrates AI to deliver personalized business education to micro-entrepreneurs — many of whom are women running small businesses in under-resourced communities:

Ovante has a global reach of over 130,000 users, 78% of whom are women microentrepreneurs. The program currently operates in Mexico, Bolivia, and India.
In Mexico, the launch of Sofia — an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot — reached over 56,000 active users within ten months of launch. Sofia delivers interactive coaching on topics like pricing, financial management, and building confidence. Learn more.
In India, FedEx and Ovante are taking a systems-level approach, with the potential for catalytic impact. Ovante has reached 3,200 women in rural communities so far and is poised to reach 50,000 by the end of 2027. Learn more.

Over 34% of user conversations with Sofia, Ovante’s AI-powered chatbot in Mexico, last 60–70 minutes, signaling deep engagement with the content.

Learn more about how FedEx empowers entrepreneurs in the 2025 FedEx Cares Report

AEG Community Foundation Awards $400,000 to Help Nonprofits Meet Growing Community Needs Across the United States

AEG — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

LOS ANGELES, October 8, 2026 /3BL/ - As nonprofit organizations across the country face increasing demand for services and mounting resource challenges, the AEG Community Foundation has awarded $400,000 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations supporting K-12 education, the arts, and health and wellness initiatives in the communities where AEG operates.

The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, will support programs that expand educational opportunities, increase access to arts programming, and promote healthier, stronger communities.

At a time when many nonprofits are being asked to do more with limited resources, these organizations continue to fill critical needs in their communities through innovative programs that support young people, foster creativity, promote well-being, and strengthen community connections.

Recognizing the vital role nonprofits play in communities across the country, the AEG Community Foundation selected organizations with a demonstrated ability to expand access to opportunity and address local needs by creating meaningful impact through education, arts, and wellness programming.

Among this year's recipients are the Salvation Army Southern California (Red Shield) Youth Center, which provides more than 1,000 underserved Los Angeles youth with academic support, STEM education, and enrichment opportunities, and Atlanta's Music Education Group (MEG), which uses music education to inspire creativity, confidence, and student engagement. Both organizations are previous recipients of AEG Community Foundation grants and continue to expand their impact.

“The Music Education Group’s partnership with AEG Presents is a powerful example of what can happen when corporate investment goes beyond funding and creates real pathways to opportunity. Through the continued support of the AEG Community Foundation and our relationship with the AEG Presents regional team, our young people are gaining access to industry professionals, hands-on learning and paid opportunities that allow them to experience the live entertainment business from the inside,” said James Caldwell, Executive Director, Music Education Group. “For MEG, repeat support from AEG is especially meaningful because it demonstrates a long-term commitment to our mission and to building the next generation of creative-industry professionals. Together, we are helping young people move from the classroom, to the venue, to meaningful careers in music and live entertainment.”

The Foundation's support will also help create new opportunities for first time grantees, including Notes for Notes, which provides young people in Nashville with free access to professional recording studios and mentorship opportunities, and Los Angeles based Community Partners’ Las Fotos Project, which equips young creatives from underserved communities with photography training, mentorship, and pathways to success in the arts and beyond.

"Being a first-time AEG Community Foundation grantee feels like a really exciting next step in a relationship that has continued to grow over the last three years. Through Goldenvoice, AEG has already supported our Creative Career Pathways work, giving young photographers opportunities to photograph festivals like Camp Flog Gnaw and experience what it feels like to be working creatives in these spaces” said Helen Alonzo Hurtado, Executive Director, Las Fotos Project. “Now, this grant will support our high school Photo Education program, helping us invest in young artists even earlier in their journey with Las Fotos Project. It means a lot to have a partner that not only creates opportunities for our young people to gain real-world experience, but also invests in the programs where they first build their skills, find their creative voice, and begin to see what is possible for themselves."

While each organization serves a unique mission, all 22 grantees share a common goal: expanding opportunities and improving quality of life in their communities. Funding, will support programs that provide educational enrichment, arts access, youth development, mentorship, and wellness resources for thousands of individuals and families across the country.

"Nonprofits are often the first to respond when communities face challenges, and today many organizations are being asked to do more than ever before," said Martha Saucedo, Chief External Affairs Officer, AEG. "These organizations are expanding access to education, the arts, and health and wellness programs that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Through the AEG Community Foundation, we are proud to support organizations that are strengthening communities and creating lasting impact across the country."

The grants build on AEG's broader commitment to community engagement and philanthropy. In 2025, AEG invested nearly $30 million nationwide through foundation grants, charitable contributions, employee volunteer initiatives, ticket access programs, and in-kind support benefiting nonprofits, schools, and community organizations across the country.

Several of this year's grant recipients were nominated by AEG employees who have supported or collaborated with these organizations in their local communities.

Following a comprehensive review process, the Foundation's executive board selected the final recipients based on their demonstrated commitment to creating positive impact within the communities they serve.

2026 AEG Community Foundation Grant Recipients

• Arab American Family Support Center (Brooklyn, NY)

• Arthur Project Inc. (New York, NY)

• Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena (Pasadena, CA)

• Community Partners (Las Fotos Project) (Los Angeles, CA)

• Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Foundation (La Quinta, CA)

• Education Through Music Colorado (Denver, CO)

• Film2Future Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)

• G.IRL (Los Angeles, CA)

• Koreatown Youth and Community Center, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)

• Los Angeles Urban Foundation (Kid City Hope Place) (Los Angeles, CA)

• Music Education Group Inc. (Atlanta, GA)

• Nuci Phillips Memorial Foundation Inc. (Athens, GA)

• Notes for Notes Incorporated (Nashville, TN)

• Queens Community House Inc. (Forest Hills, NY)

• Read 718 (Brooklyn, NY)

• Santa Monica Education Foundation (Santa Monica, CA)

• Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (Los Angeles, CA)

• St. Francis Center (Los Angeles, CA)

• The Ally Coalition (New York, NY)

• The Salvation Army Southern California (Red Shield) (Los Angeles, CA)

• URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology (Los Angeles, CA)

• White Hall Arts Academy Foundation (Los Angeles, CA)

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About AEG

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments:

Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival;
Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class Venues such as Crypto.com Arena, The O2 arena and Uber Arena, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London;
Sports, as the world’s largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin;
Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships;
And Ticketing, through its AXS.com ticketing platform, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of entertainments, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs, festivals, rodeos and family events.

Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated sports and entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.

Wesco Publishes Inaugural Wesco Cares Impact Report Highlighting Growing Global Community Impact

Wesco International — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:20:00 -0400

PITTSBURGH, October 08, 2026 /3BL/ – Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) recently announced the publication of its inaugural Wesco Cares Impact Report, showcasing the company's growing global community impact through employee volunteerism, charitable giving and strategic partnerships. The report highlights how Wesco employees around the world are creating meaningful and measurable outcomes in the communities where they live and work while advancing the company's commitment to affordable housing, humanitarian aid and STEM/STEAM education.

The inaugural report showcases the collective impact of Wesco employees, whose generosity and commitment drove a 50% increase in volunteer engagement year over year. During the reporting period, employees contributed nearly 4,500 volunteer hours, donated more than $700,000 through charitable giving and Wesco Cares matching gifts, and supported more than 550 charities worldwide, advancing initiatives focused on affordable housing, humanitarian aid and STEM/STEAM education. The report also highlights the continued growth of Wesco Cares through expanded partnerships with organizations including Habitat for Humanity and the IEC Foundation, as well as the successful expansion of the program into the U.K. and broader EMEA region.

"Wesco Cares reflects an important part of who we are as a company. It is grounded in the belief that we have a responsibility to support the communities that support us, create opportunities for our employees to give back to causes that matter to them, and partner with organizations that are working to make a positive and lasting impact," said John Engel, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The impact highlighted in this report reflects the passion and generosity of our employees around the world. Through volunteerism, charitable giving and strategic partnerships, we are helping strengthen communities while reinforcing the values that make Wesco a stronger company."

Featured throughout the report are stories of employees building affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity, supporting disaster preparedness and response efforts, advancing workforce development opportunities for skilled tradespeople, creating STEM and STEAM learning experiences for students, and giving back through Wesco's annual Day of Caring.

The report also demonstrates how employee engagement and community investment contribute to a stronger business by fostering connection, reinforcing company values and strengthening relationships in the communities where Wesco operates.

The full Wesco Cares Impact Report is available to read here.

About Wesco Cares
Wesco Cares is Wesco's global philanthropic and community engagement program. Through employee volunteerism, charitable giving, strategic partnerships and community investment, Wesco Cares creates positive and lasting impact in the communities where employees live and work, with a focus on affordable housing, humanitarian aid and education with a STEM/STEAM emphasis.

About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 21,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and significant digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

Wesco Contact Information:

Jennifer Sniderman
Vice President, Corporate Communications Jennifer.sniderman@wescodist.com

How to Build Trust with Candidates and Teams: Meet Kevin Daniel

GoDaddy — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey to date.

I'm a Senior Recruiting Coordinator at GoDaddy, and I've been part of the team for the past four years. My role gives me the opportunity to create a seamless and positive hiring experience for candidates, which is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I enjoy being a part of such an important milestone in someone's career and helping make that journey as smooth as possible.

My career path has been an interesting one. I completed my Bachelor's in Hotel Management, followed by an MBA, and while hospitality was where I started academically, I soon discovered my passion for Human Resources. I began my career as an HR Generalist at an apparel company before finding my way into recruitment, where I realized I truly enjoy connecting with people and supporting them throughout the hiring process. Over the years, that passion has led me to grow into my current role at GoDaddy.

Outside of work, you'll usually find me in the kitchen trying out new recipes, planning my next trip, or spending quality time with my family and friends. Cooking has always been a passion of mine and is one of the reasons I chose to study Hotel Management in the first place.

What’s been a defining moment in your career so far?

One defining moment in my career was joining GoDaddy at a time when our India presence was still relatively small. I was the only Recruiting Coordinator supporting India and the APAC region, which gave me the opportunity to take on responsibilities that challenged me and helped me grow early in my journey.

As our team expanded, I had the privilege of working closely with colleagues to develop and refine recruiting processes that could scale with the business. Looking back at how much GoDaddy has grown in India and seeing many of those processes still supporting our teams today is something I'm incredibly proud of. It showed me the value of collaboration, adaptability, and building with the future in mind.

What makes it even more meaningful is the feedback I've received along the way—from candidates who appreciated a seamless hiring experience to stakeholders who recognized my contributions. Those moments, along with being promoted to Senior Recruiting Coordinator within my first year, reinforced that creating a positive experience for both candidates and hiring teams is where I can make the greatest impact.

What helps you build trust with candidates and internal stakeholders?

For me, trust is built through consistency, transparency, and following through on your commitments.

Whether I'm supporting candidates or partnering with hiring teams, I believe proactive communication and setting clear expectations from the start create the foundation for strong relationships.

With candidates, I strive to make the hiring process as seamless and positive as possible by keeping them informed, being responsive, and ensuring no question goes unanswered for longer than necessary. Looking for a new opportunity can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, so I want every candidate to feel respected, supported, and valued throughout their journey.

When working with internal stakeholders, I focus on being organized, dependable, and solutions-oriented. I like to stay ahead of potential challenges, ask questions whenever something isn't clear, and communicate openly so everyone is aligned. I'm also always open to feedback, as I believe continuous learning helps build stronger partnerships and better outcomes. Over the years, I've become a go-to resource for APAC recruiting processes within my team, and I see that trust as something that's been built through collaboration, reliability, and a genuine willingness to help others succeed. To me, trust isn't built through one big moment—it's earned through the small, consistent actions you take every day.

What process improvements have you led or contributed to that made a meaningful impact?

One of the process improvements I'm most proud of was being part of the journey to strengthen and evolve our recruiting coordination processes as GoDaddy continued to grow across India and the APAC region.

As our hiring needs expanded, I had the opportunity to collaborate with an incredible team to refine the way we worked, always keeping scalability, consistency, and the candidate experience at the heart of our decisions. It was rewarding to see how small, thoughtful improvements over time helped create smoother collaboration across teams and supported a growing business.

What makes this experience especially meaningful is seeing how far we've come. Looking back at where we started and comparing it to where we are today, I'm proud to have played a part in building processes that have grown alongside the business. It reinforced for me that meaningful change doesn't always come from one big idea—it's often the result of continuous collaboration, learning, and a shared commitment to making things better every day.

Are there any resources that you would recommend to others interested in personal development?

I've found that some of the most valuable learning has come from the people I've worked with and the experiences I've had throughout my career. Collaborating with talented colleagues, being open to feedback, and asking questions whenever I'm unsure have all played a big role in my personal and professional growth.

I also believe that every new challenge is an opportunity to learn. Whether it's taking on a new project, supporting a growing team, or navigating an unfamiliar situation, I've found that stepping outside my comfort zone has helped me build confidence and develop new skills.

If I could recommend one thing to anyone focused on personal development, it would be to stay curious, be open to learning from those around you, and never be afraid to ask questions. Some of the best lessons come from everyday experiences and the people you work with.

What's your motto or personal mantra?

I believe in approaching every day with curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to keep learning. There’s always an opportunity to grow, improve, and make a positive impact—whether that's through supporting others, embracing feedback, or finding better ways to work together. Small, consistent actions often lead to the biggest results

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CNH Equipment Helps Thai Rice Farmer Replace Stubble Burning

CNH — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

CNH’s latest A Sustainable Year story examines practical alternatives to crop-residue burning and the role of machinery, training and local partnerships.
New Holland’s residue-management approach can help farmers retain soil moisture, return organic material to the ground and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizer.
The New Holland TT3.50 tractor and mulcher were trialed by Thai rice farmer Pichai Tosa during the April 2026 rice harvest in central Thailand.

CNH’s latest A Sustainable Year story, highlights how agricultural equipment from its New Holland brand is helping a rice farmer in Thailand explore a practical alternative to burning crop residue.

Pichai Tosa, an established rice and mung bean farmer in Nakhon Sawan province and president of a local rice production group, successfully trialed a New Holland TT3.50 tractor and mulcher on his farm during the 2026 harvest. He used the machinery to chop rice straw so it could be retained on the field or incorporated into the soil.

The trial demonstrates how appropriate mechanization can help farmers manage post-harvest residue while supporting soil health and preparing fields for the next planting cycle. It also illustrates CNH’s approach to sustainability: applying its agricultural expertise, machinery and local relationships to practical challenges facing farmers.

Open burning has traditionally provided rice and sugarcane farmers with a fast way to clear fields after harvest. However, the practice contributes to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, while the high temperatures generated at the soil surface can damage microorganisms and contribute to soil carbon loss. In the plains of central Thailand alone, around 4.8 million tons of rice straw are burned annually.

“Farmers simply did not have that knowledge that the practice was harmful to the environment. But nowadays, new technologies and innovations have come in, giving us better options.” said Tosa.

Building on CNH’s crop-residue experience

“Farmers need solutions that work in their fields and respond to the economic and environmental realities of their businesses,” said Mark Brinn, Managing Director for Southeast Asia and Japan at CNH. “This trial shows how our equipment, practical training and local partnerships can help turn crop residue from a disposal challenge into a useful agricultural resource. It is the kind of customer-focused innovation that supports more productive and resilient farming.”

CNH has also applied a partnership-based approach to crop-residue management in India through its Sustainable Environment Solution program. The program combines mechanized baling with farmer training and field demonstrations.

Read the fully story, “From burning stubble to building healthier soil,” visit: https://publications.cnhindustrial.com/a-sustainable-year-2025-2026/stop-stubble-burning-in-thailand

Lenovo Empowers the Next Generation Through Technology, Mentorship, and Sport With the Alex Morgan Foundation

Lenovo — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0400

Technology can open doors, but its greatest impact comes when it’s paired with mentorship and opportunity.

That’s what Lenovo set out to do through its support for the Alex Morgan Foundation, donating 80 Lenovo laptops to student-athletes attending the fourth annual Let’s Go South Bay, which was announced on stage at Tech World! The week-long camp combined soccer, leadership development, wellness programming and career exploration to help young girls build confidence on and off the field.

But Lenovo’s contribution extended beyond the devices.

Stephanie speaking during the Lenovo-sponsored career panel.

Stephanie Jones, Lenovo client manager, participated in a career panel and shared her journey into technology. Stephanie encouraged the girls to stay curious, keep learning, and embrace opportunities, even if their path isn’t traditional.

“Soccer brought these girls together, creating friendships, building confidence and giving them a strong support system,” said Jones. “Receiving a laptop is impactful on its own, but pairing that with access to role models and real career conversations makes an even greater difference. I hope the girls left knowing they don’t need to have everything figured out, and that confidence, curiosity and a willingness to keep learning can open unexpected doors.”

The career panel complemented a week of programming focused on leadership, mental wellness and personal growth, reinforcing the camp’s mission to empower the next generation through sport and education.

Lenovo’s support for Alex Morgan Foundation was announced at the 2026 Lenovo Tech World through a presentation to Alex Morgan by Lenovo Foundation President, Calvin J. Crosslin.

The collaboration reflects Lenovo’s broader commitment to expanding access to technology and opportunity. Through Lenovo Foundation, the company continues to invest in initiatives that help young people develop the skills, confidence and support they need to succeed. From STEM education programs inspired by soccer to global partnerships that use sport as a catalyst for learning and social impact, initiatives like Lenovo’s support for Alex Morgan Foundation are helping the company reach its goal to impact 30 million beneficiaries by 2030.

National Park Foundation x Subaru of America

Subaru of America — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:35:00 -0400

Together, Subaru and the National Park Foundation have built a powerful legacy of protecting parks and connecting people to the places we all love.

For more than a decade, our partnership has supported the work that keeps national parks thriving — and we’re excited to continue building on that impact for generations to come.

To learn more, visit: www.nationalparks.org/about-foundation/partnerships/corporate-partnerships/subaru