Month: July 2025

Photonics is revolutionizing how we transmit, process, and sense information. From powering ultra-fast internet to enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing and autonomous vehicles, photonics is the engine behind the next wave of innovation.

But what exactly is photonics—and why is it becoming so vital to the future of technology?

What is Photonics?

Photonics is the science and technology of using light (photons) to perform functions traditionally handled by electrons. While electronics use electrical signals to carry and process data, photonics leverages light—enabling significantly faster speeds, greater bandwidth, and lower energy consumption.

Chances are that photonics is already part of your daily life:

• Fiber-optic networks deliver high-speed internet to your home.
• LiDAR sensors help autonomous vehicles “see” their surroundings.
• Optical biosensors detect diseases at early stages.
• Inside data centers, photonic interconnects are replacing copper wires to keep up with our growing digital demands.

Why Is Photonics Gaining Momentum?

As the limits of Moore’s Law approach and electronic systems face power and speed constraints, photonics offers a compelling path forward. Here’s why:

• Speed: Light moves faster than electrons, enabling ultra-fast data transmission.
• Bandwidth: Optical channels can carry vastly more data than electrical ones.
• Energy Efficiency: Photonic systems consume less power and generate less heat.
• Miniaturization: Integrated photonics allows complex optical functions to be built on a chip, just like in electronics.

These benefits are pushing photonics into cutting-edge domains like 6G communications, AI accelerators, quantum photonics, and advanced biomedical devices.

The Challenge: Designing Photonic Systems

Despite its advantages, photonic design presents unique challenges. Unlike electronic circuits, photonic components rely on wave-based physics and require precise modeling of waveguides, resonators, modulators, detectors, and more. Moreover, photonics is often tightly integrated with electronics—adding another layer of design complexity.

Traditional Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools weren’t built for this. Photonic design demands specialized software capable of simulating optical behavior, material dispersion, and electromagnetic interactions at the nanoscale.

Meet Keysight Photonic Designer

Keysight Photonic Designer is a next-generation design platform tailored for the unique needs of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) engineers. Whether you’re developing a silicon photonics transceiver, a biomedical sensor, or a quantum photonic chip, Photonic Designer empowers you to:

• Model and simulate photonic components and circuits with exceptional accuracy.
• Co-design photonic and electronic systems in a unified environment.
• Optimize performance using advanced simulation engines and layout-aware design tools.
• Verify Layouts leveraging foundry PDKs for real-world fabrication success.
• Accelerate time-to-market with a streamlined workflow from schematic to tape-out.

It bridges the gap between optical and electronic design, helping engineers overcome complexity and bring their innovations to life faster.

Why This Matters Now

Photonics isn’t just on the horizon—it’s already reshaping industries. As demand for speed, efficiency, and bandwidth continues to skyrocket, companies that can design and verify photonic systems effectively will lead the next technological era.

Keysight Photonic Designer gives you the confidence to innovate with precision, speed, and scale—all within a single, powerful platform, Advanced Design System (ADS).

Keysight Photonic Design Automation Solutions

This July, AEG’s People for the Planet Business Resource Group (BRG) turned commitment into action, activating a series of community-driven events across four cities in honor of Plastic Free July. From riverbanks to urban parks, the message is clear: sustainability starts with showing up.

In Cleveland, the month kicked off with the second annual River Cleanup at Jacob’s Pavilion. AEG employee volunteers gathered along the Cuyahoga River, armed with gloves, trash grabbers, and a shared mission to protect their local environment. As they walked the boardwalk and park, they collected plastic bottles, wrappers, and other debris that threatened the health of the river. The event wasn’t just about cleaning up—it was about reconnecting with nature and inspiring others to do the same.

Next, in Los Angeles, the focus shifted from plastic to trees. In collaboration with TreePeople, volunteers gathered at Huntington Park for a morning of urban forestry. They cared for recently planted trees by removing invasive weeds, watering, mulching, and adjusting support stakes. The work was hands-on and humbling, a reminder that climate action can be as simple—and as powerful—as nurturing a tree in your own neighborhood.

Later in the month, the movement is heading west to Denver, where People for the Planet will team up with Keep Denver Beautiful for a regional street cleanup around the Mission Ballroom and AEG Presents and AXS offices. The event will bring together employees who will work together to remove litter from sidewalks, parking lots, and green spaces.

As the month draws to a close, the final activation is scheduled for Detroit, where People for the Planet will join Conscious City Cleanup for their 3rd Annual Cass Park Cleanup. With music playing and community energy high, volunteers will collect trash while enjoying a morning walk through the historic neighborhood.

Across all four cities, the impact is tangible. Dozens of bags of waste are being removed from public spaces. Trees are being tended to. Conversations are being sparked. And most importantly, a sense of shared purpose is being ignited.

Plastic Free July serves as more than a campaign—it is a catalyst for connection, education, and action. Through these events, AEG’s People for the Planet BRG demonstrates that environmental change doesn’t require grand gestures. It starts with people—coming together, rolling up their sleeves, and doing the work.

 

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Since 2022, SCS’ Carbon Neutral certification for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products and Services has allowed companies to demonstrate market leadership by transparently certifying that they have successfully negated their carbon footprint. In July of 2025, SCS Standards and Assurance Systems announced the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard that underpins the SCS Global Services Certification.

Join Victoria Norman, Executive Director of SCS Standards and Assurance Systems; Prachiti Niranjan, Technical Manager and Judy Jeong, Technical Specialist for SCS Global Services on August 20th, 2025 where they will cover the benefits of Carbon Neutral certification; what these recent updates mean and how they will affect those seeking certification under the standard.

Key topics to be discussed:

– Technical updates to the certification standard including new requirements to reduce GHG emissions year over year and the pre-purchase of carbon credits for any commitment claim
– Claims that can be made in the EU in alignment with European regulations
– Benefits of carbon neutral certification

A live Q&A session will follow the discussion.

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Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a technologies and services contract for carbon storage site development in the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), an incorporated joint venture between bp, Equinor and TotalEnergies.

NEP is developing onshore and offshore infrastructure needed to transport CO₂ from carbon capture projects across Teesside and the Humber — collectively known as the East Coast Cluster — to secure storage under the North Sea.

SLB will deploy its Sequestri™ carbon storage solutions portfolio — which includes technologies specifically engineered and qualified for the development of carbon storage sites — to construct six carbon storage wells. The project scope includes drilling, measurement, cementing, fluids, completions, wireline and pumping services.

“Technologies and services tailored for carbon storage will play a critical role in shifting the economics and safeguarding the integrity of carbon storage projects before and after the FID,” said Katherine Rojas, senior vice president of Industrial Decarbonization, SLB. “We are excited to be a part of this groundbreaking CCS project in the UK, leveraging the proven carbon storage technologies in our Sequestri portfolio and our extensive expertise delivering complex CCS projects around the world.”

The NEP infrastructure is crucial to achieving net zero in the UK’s most carbon intensive industrial regions. NEP, via the Endurance saline aquifer and adjacent stores, has access to up to 1 billion metric tons of CO₂ storage capacity. The infrastructure will transport and permanently store up to an initial 4 million metric tons of CO₂ per year with start-up expected in 2028.

About SLB

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

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AI and other innovations have amplified the complexity of cyber threats, making the addition of technological expertise in the boardroom paramount, according to Nasdaq Head of Board Advisory in the Americas & APAC Kaley Karaffa and Firstboard.io Founder & CEO Rita Scroggin. Seeking board members who have an appreciation for learning will be important to succeeding in this period of innovation.

Nasdaq’s 2024 Global Governance Pulse survey revealed that AI and cybersecurity skills are top areas for boards seeking to diversify and enhance their composition and align strategically with the adoption of AI and other technologies.

Read the blog to discover expert tips to help bridge technology skills gaps on boards.

Johnny Glenn is proof that veterans never lose their desire to serve — they just find new ways to do it.

A Georgia native, Johnny grew up on his family’s farm. He credits his rural values and upbringing as key drivers behind the strong work ethic he has today. While farm life molded him, he was determined to pave his own path.

“Growing up on a farm was hard work, and I was inspired to do something different,” he said. “In 1994, I enlisted to serve my country and went on to become a Green Beret.”

Johnny spent 21 years with the 3^rd Special Forces Group, serving 10 tours in Afghanistan and two in Iraq. Today, he is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3), continuing his mission with CACI.

Johnny has been with CACI for six months, leveraging his military expertise as a Training and Technical Assistance program trainer. He teaches soldiers how to use the Army’s new augmented reality headset system (IVAS) as part of their field equipment.

“I’m grateful to have found a career that aligns with my skills and background in service,” he said. “It’s no surprise so many veterans build lasting careers at CACI, where opportunities for military members and their families are truly limitless.”

Recently, Johnny was one of 12 military veterans — including CACI’s Jason Wood — who completed the Old Glory Ultra Relay, a cross-country run organized by Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB) to raise awareness and money for fellow veterans. He trained for the challenge in a setting all too familiar — a place that taught him discipline, endurance, and grit.

“I did most of my training at my farm here in North Carolina, maintaining my strength with daily manual labor,” he said. “I would do speed and endurance work on the days that I wasn’t working on the farm.”

Johnny and his fellow veterans began the trek in San Diego on May 2 and, from sea to shining sea, completed the journey in just under 17 days. After 3,002 unbroken miles, they crossed the finish line in Washington, D.C., at the National Mall — American flag in hand.

“Completing the relay meant a lot to me,” he shared. “It demonstrates that when you put veterans together on a mission, we will find a way to complete that mission. With so many coming together to support an incredible cause, I was provided with a higher faith in mankind.”

During the race, Johnny felt the unwavering encouragement of his colleagues. From phone calls, text messages, and social media post, he was reminded that he was not alone and was supported by members of CACI.

“I would like to say thank you to all my immediate and extended CACI family,” he said. “Your support during this race gave me that extra push I needed to make it to the end. It’s teammates and cultures like this that makes CACI special.”

CACI serves as a company that offers the support you need to thrive, in and out of the office. Explore opportunities to break new ground at CACI.

About CACI

At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 500™list of largest companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at www.caci.com.

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Cascale has published its Q2 2025 Global Legislative Update, the latest installment in its quarterly series. Covering developments from April to June 2025, the report details and assesses the impact of policy shifts across major markets—including the United States, the European Union (EU), and the Asia-Pacific region—that are shaping the future of sustainability in the consumer goods sector. These include developments in extended producer responsibility (EPR), corporate sustainability reporting, climate-related disclosure, and circular economy policy. Below is a snapshot of key takeaways from the full report, which is available exclusively to Cascale members via the members-only platform Cascale Connect.

 

Key Insights

In Q2, the United States federal and state policies moved in opposite directions. While the Trump administration continued efforts to roll back environmental and energy efficiency standards, states like Maryland and Washington advanced new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. At the federal level, bipartisan lawmakers launched the Recommerce Caucus, signaling ongoing support for circular business models.

In Europe, the EU focused on improving market efficiency and sustainability. A key development was the Council’s approval of the ‘Stop-the-clock’ directive, part of the EU Omnibus Package, which aims to simplify corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. Member States must transpose the directive into national law by the end of 2025.

The EU also introduced a new Single Market Strategy and updates to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The European Commission introduced a benchmarking system to assess deforestation risk by country, adopted a five-year work plan for ecodesign and energy labeling — with textiles as a priority product category — and welcomed a new Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for apparel and footwear. The Commission also signaled plans to withdraw the Green Claims Directive, creating uncertainty around its future. France approved revisions to its fast fashion law, potentially introducing a new eco-score system and ad bans for ultra-fast fashion brands.

In the Asia-Pacific region, momentum continued toward ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting. Mainland China released draft climate disclosure guidelines aligned with international frameworks and introduced its first unified environmental code. Taiwan, Province of China, formally approved ambitious third-phase carbon reduction goals. Meanwhile, Pakistan proposed a draft Textiles and Apparel Policy 2025-30 to boost global competitiveness through regulatory simplification.

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As an example of this work, Cascale recently hosted the EU Omnibus Simplification Package Webinar, offering an in-depth analysis of proposed changes to EU sustainability reporting rules. Read the full recap here.

The full Q2 2025 Global Legislative Update is now available on Cascale Connect.

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Trane Technologies is helping solve our customers’ big challenges by innovating and delivering solutions that are better for their business and for the environment. Through our Gigaton Challenge, we aim to reduce 1 gigaton of GHG emissions from our customers’ footprints by 2030.

Project At-a-Glance:

The opportunity:

• Drive emissions reductions and increase electrification across the entire EnerSys facilities portfolio
• Eliminate Scope 1 emissions company-wide by 2040
• Significantly reduce facility energy costs while optimizing operations

The solution:

• A customized enterprise-wide decarbonization program focused on electrification
• Planned energy optimization upgrades at EnerSys Warrensburg, Mo., Richmond, Ky., and Reading, Penn.

Sustainability outcomes:

• 2,000+ mtCO2e operational emissions reductions

EnerSys is a leading battery manufacturer for industrial applications with a global manufacturing footprint. The proven reliability and durability of EnerSys’ solutions have made the company a trusted provider of clean energy storage, increasingly essential for manufacturers worldwide. This has also made EnerSys a critical player in the global effort to reduce emissions.

A leader in sustainable business

Driven by a commitment to building a more sustainable future, EnerSys launched an ambitious initiative to achieve company-wide Scope 1 carbon neutrality by 2040. This goal was motivated by multiple factors, including the desire to improve operational efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing and distribution processes, particularly given that EnerSys’ products and services are critical to the low-carbon transition. To accomplish this, they collaborated with Trane to create a comprehensive decarbonization program, which was ultimately recognized with an Environment + Energy Leader Award for Energy Innovation.

Key members of the project team included Christina Sivulka, EnerSys Global Sustainability Senior Manager; Sam Shiroff, EnerSys Senior Director of Global Sustainability; and Trevor Joelson, Trane Energy & Decarbonization Services Account Executive.

“We focused on Scope 1 emissions because we understand that electrification is a key to decarbonization,” said Shiroff. “The batteries we make can also play a key role in decarbonizing electricity by increasing the amount of renewable energy that can be used.”

Expanding electrification

The two companies began the collaborative program with a strong goal: to reduce fossil fuel emissions and expand electrification across the EnerSys facilities portfolio. The project began with a thorough evaluation of all EnerSys facilities and operations. The results of that evaluation were then used to gauge the company’s overall fossil fuel use, identify immediate opportunities for reducing fossil fuel consumption, and create a roadmap for the company’s transition to alternative energy sources. 

“Some of the critical value Trane brought to EnerSys in the early phases of the project was helping to identify and prioritize opportunities with the highest ROI from both a financial and a carbon reduction perspective,” said Trevor Joelson, Energy & Decarbonization Services Account Executive at Trane. “Trane’s biggest advantage in this regard is our platform.”

The Trane platform consists of a centralized group of resources created specifically to help support customers through every phase of their decarbonization journey. Those resources are combined according to the individual customer’s need into unique programs made up of several mission-aligned solutions, each of which is delivered on the customer’s timetable.

“The best part for the customer,” said Joelson, “is that program design and advisory phases come at zero cost, making it an easy first step.”

Incorporating digital enablement

That advisory phase led to a multi-step equipment electrification program that kicked off in 2023 with an automation and controls upgrade at the EnerSys battery manufacturing plant in Warrensburg, Missouri. The upgrade resulted in an operational emissions reduction of over 2,000 mtCO2e, and approximately $240,000 in annual energy savings.

The upgrades have yielded dramatic emissions reductions overall. In the process, EnerSys has also realized significant cost savings. For example, by collaborating with local utility providers for the Warrensburg controls project, EnerSys realized an estimated $300,000 in rebates, which helped pay for the implementation.

The benefits of the upgrades don’t stop there, however. The facility improvements EnerSys has made are also paying off in the form of optimized production, increased safety and improved indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

What’s next

The Warrensburg upgrade will be followed by a boiler, compressed air, and domestic hot water upgrade at the EnerSys plant in Richmond, Kentucky, and a comprehensive energy optimization initiative at EnerSys headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. In coming years, more facility upgrades are expected to help the company realize both Scope 2 neutrality and a full clean energy transition by 2050.

The initiative has also helped cement the position of EnerSys as a climate technology innovator. Among the recognition the company has received is a 2025 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award, which was given to EnerSys Global Sustainability Senior Manager Christina Sivulka at the Smart Energy Decisions (SED) Neto Zero Forum in April.

“We’re proving that sustainability isn’t a trade-off, but rather a strategic advantage and a smart business strategy,” said Sivulka. “By prioritizing our carbon reduction goals, we’re unlocking a world of previously unseen efficiencies and savings, confirming that sustainability isn’t just a commitment, but a catalyst for innovation and growth.”

“We expect this engagement to be a model for other long-term decarbonization programs,” said Joelson. “More and more manufacturers are realizing that if they want to reach their net-zero goals by 2040 or 2050, they had better start now. The electrified, low-carbon, sustainable future isn’t coming someday, it’s here now. Trane can help turn their decarbonization commitments into reality.”

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