Month: June 2024

This Arbor Day, we celebrate the importance of trees in promoting energy savings, environmental sustainability, and community beautification. Join us and the Arbor Day Foundation in planting a tree today and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for all.

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Atlantic City Electric is a unit of Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC), a Fortune 250 company and the nation’s largest utility company, serving more than 10 million customers. Atlantic City Electric provides safe and reliable energy service to approximately 572,000 customers in southern New Jersey.

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Political discourse is a polarizing topic that could cut the tension with a knife in any space. 

In a fraught political landscape, sustainability and social impact issues are top of mind for many stakeholders. In our June issue of Navigating Impact Comms Through the Cosmos we cover the latest politically influenced sustainability and social impact news you’ll want to know about.

From the SEC defense ruling to how the upcoming election affects ESG investing to government officials sparking rage amongst environmental leaders and more.

Believe it or not, the season of Gemini offers valuable insights that can enhance your sustainability and social impact communication. In this installment of Navigating Impact Comms Through the Cosmos our team of experts harnesses Gemini’s energy to inform you of relevant issues and provide actionable tips for your content strategy.

Click here to read on for this month’s cosmic guidance. 

More and more people, whether they’re weekend warriors or people living with diabetes, are coming to understand the impact that glucose has on their mood, sleep and health.

This growing movement is thanks in part to a relatively tiny piece of tech called a biowearable.

What is a Biowearable?

You might be familiar with health wearables in the form of watches or rings, but our biowearables go deeper, literally connecting with your body to deliver real-time insights right to your smartphone.

The insights come from the biowearable’s sensor, which measures your glucose level and relays that data every minute. Knowing where you stand helps you make healthy choices in the moment — choices that can help improve your energy, lose weight or manage your diabetes.

Athletes can draw on this information, too. Elite marathoner Eliud Kipchoge is a prime example. He was wearing an Abbott biowearable in 2022 when he finished the Berlin Marathon in 2:01:09, a world record at the time.

Pretty great, right?

The rise of biowearables started in the medical space with our FreeStyle Libre technology for people with diabetes, which is now used by about 6 million people worldwide.1 Studies of the FreeStyle Libre portfolio continue to show positive health outcomes from continuous glucose monitoring.

Now, with FDA clearance of our new Lingo biowearable designed for general consumers interested in improving their overall health and wellness, and our Libre Rio biowearable designed for people with Type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin, there are even more ways to access this life-changing technology.

How Do Biowearables Work?

Biowearables have two main components:

The biosensor that measures data. A tiny, flexible filament (the width of three human hairs) on the back of the biosensor is inserted painlessly below the skin’s surface and collects information from interstitial fluid found in the space between cells.A smartphone app that receives that data and turns it into information you can act on. For example, it might alert you to a dangerously low glucose level or let you know where your glucose level is trending toward so you can be proactive about it.

Which Biowearable is Right for Me?

Lingo is designed for general consumers who are looking to improve their overall health and wellness.

Libre Rio is designed for adults with Type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin and typically manage their diabetes through lifestyle changes. Like Lingo, it is being made available over the counter.

FreeStyle Libre is our world-leading continuous glucose monitor2 for people living with diabetes.

In the future, we could see biowearables with even more offerings. Glucose is just one of several important biomarkers that play a role in health and wellness. Don’t be surprised if you eventually see biowearables that can measure and interpret your body’s levels of ketones, lactate and more.

The future of biowearables is growing, and it’s every bit as bright and diverse as the people who can live healthier because of them.

References

1 Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care.

2 Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care. Data based on the number of patients assigned to each manufacturer.

This story was updated on June 10, 2024.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

For Important Safety Information, please visit https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/safety-information.html.

About Libre Rio:
Libre Rio is an over-the-counter integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) device indicated for non-insulin using persons ages 18 and older. Failure to use Libre Rio as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event. If readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions.

About Lingo:
The Lingo Glucose System is intended for users 18 years and older not on insulin. It is not intended for diagnosis of diseases, including diabetes.

The Lingo program does not guarantee that everyone will achieve the same results as individual responses may vary. Consult your healthcare professional before making changes to your diet or exercise regimen or if you have an eating disorder or a history of eating disorders.

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 12, 2024 /3BL/ – SCS Global Services (SCS), a pioneer and global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development, is proud to announce it has been chosen as a certification body for the U.S. Farmed™ certification program. The certification is underpinned by a standard developed by SCS Standards, a subsidiary of SCS Global Services, for American Farmland Trust (AFT). U.S. Farmed certification ensures that at least 95% of a product’s agricultural ingredients originate from United States farms and growers.

The U.S. Farmed certification addresses the critical challenges associated with diminished farmland integrity and demographic-level shifts away from legacy family farms, both of which threaten our nation’s food systems. By achieving this certification, brands can connect farmers and producers in their supply chain to get support for succession planning for farmland protection, and other tactics to safeguard American agriculture.

“We are thrilled to be approved to offer the U.S. Farmed Certification,” said Sandy Ledesma, SCS’ Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager. “This certification not only promotes the sourcing of high-quality ingredients from American farms but also provides essential support to farmers facing land preservation challenges.”

As consumer demand for sustainably produced foods continues to grow, the U.S. Farmed certification empowers farmers to differentiate their produce in the marketplace and meet supply chain requirements for major food brands.

“We are proud to name SCS Global Services as the certification body for this new and important certification,” states Ryan Lauer, Director of Corporate Partnerships at American Farmland Trust. “SCS has 40 years of experience in food and agriculture auditing and certification making them the ideal partner for U.S. Farmed.”

SCS offers bundled certification services to provide an efficient pathway for obtaining U.S. Farmed certification along with other leading standards such as USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Sustainably Grown, GLOBALG.A.P., PrimusGFS, and SQF. This bundling approach streamlines the certification process, saves time and resources, and ensures compliance across multiple credentials.

For more information about US Farmed Certification from SCS Global Services, visit www.scsglobalservices.com/services/us-farmed-certification.

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About SCS Global Services 

SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development, currently celebrating its 40th year of services. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a California-chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. For more information, visit www.SCSGlobalServices.com.

Media Contact: 
Shyama Devarajan 
Senior Marketing Manager, SCS Global Services 
sdevarajan@scsglobalservices.com