Month: July 2025

Originally published on Tork Newsroom

73% of people say a bad restaurant restroom experience will impact their willingness to return¹

Global survey data from Tork, an Essity brand and the global leading professional hygiene brand, shows that the restroom experience is critical for guests. Nearly 50% of individuals surveyed keep track of public locations – including businesses – where they’ve had a poor restroom experience to avoid those locations in the future. That number jumps to 73% for restaurant or café patrons who say their decision to return is impacted by a poor restroom experience.

“When consumers are out to dine – whether it’s a quick meal or fine dining – the restroom serves an important function,” said Dotti Haynes, HoReCa Marketing Director, Professional Hygiene at Essity. “It’s often seen as a reflection of other ‘behind the scenes’ areas, such as the kitchen, where proper hygiene is critical to food safety. Businesses shouldn’t underestimate the perception created by poorly kept or poorly equipped restrooms – the restroom truly matters more than they might think.”

For restaurant guests, access, automation and cleanliness in the restroom matter significantly for a positive and comfortable experience. Guests indicate the most important criteria include: paper towels to dry hands (81% listed these as important, versus 65% who said jet air dryers are important); automated soap dispensers (78% listed these as important); bins for incontinence products (74%); automated faucets (73%); automated toilet flushers (72%) and signs reminding visitors to wash their hands (68%).

The survey data shows a disparity between business owners’ hygiene perceptions and the reality of the guest experience:

• Almost all businesses surveyed (92%) say it’s important that their restrooms are hygienic. However, 57% of people think public restrooms feel unhygienic.
• 93% of restaurant managers think it is important to ensure that the restroom meets the needs of as many patrons as possible, providing more inclusive hygiene
• Yet, less than half of the same respondents say they offer key elements of inclusive restroom design including soap dispensers and sinks that are reachable for all, gentle soap, sanitation bins, changing stations or quiet dispensers.

Inclusive hygiene helps businesses provide better and more comfortable restroom experiences for restroom users, regardless of their health conditions, physical capabilities, stage of life or hygiene concerns. Tork is raising awareness around inclusive hygiene in public restrooms, working to educate businesses on why and how to provide more inclusive hygiene solutions for both employees and customers.

“In restaurant, café and hospitality settings, employees and managers are juggling many priorities with the ultimate goal to deliver a positive full house experience,” Haynes continued. “Businesses should think about the restroom with consideration to the diverse abilities and needs of their guests. These include mobility changes that could come with age or skin sensitivities such as eczema, which can be irritated by harsh soaps. There are also a range of neurodiverse and cognitive needs. For example, many people are sensitive to loud noises, so hand dryers may be triggering and many are impacted by overall hygiene concerns in the restroom.”

Tork recommends these practical steps to create more inclusive hygiene in the restroom for staff and guests:

• Aim for a quiet environment, avoiding sensory overloads.
• Install high-capacity dispensers to maximize product availability.
• Ensure restrooms are kept clean at all times.
• Install paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers that are easy to use for people with reduced hand strength.
• Use soap products that are kind to skin and dermatologically tested.
• Install dispensers that control consumption, to help reduce waste and increase hygiene with one-at-a-time dispensing.

To learn more about how restaurants can create a better guest experience through better hygiene, please visit: www.torkglobal.com/us/en/for-your-business/industry/foodservice.

¹ Tork Insight Survey 2024, conducted in US, UK, Germany, France and Mexico among 6000 end-users and 900 end-customers.

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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, hand sanitizers, 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 empowers customers to think ahead and improve business outcomes through sustainable hygiene management. 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 www.torkglobal.com/us/en

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 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (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 www.essity.com.

PITTSBURGH, PA July 1, 2025 /3BL/ — Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, issued its annual sustainability report today. The report outlines Wesco’s key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report that include reducing scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%, reducing landfill waste intensity by 15%, achieving a 15% reduction in total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and providing 425,000 hours of safety training and development to employees – all by 2030.

“Sustainability is a journey. This year we continued to improve our capabilities and are confident we will make continued progress in the future,” said John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO.

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 $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 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 20,000 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 leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, 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.

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Jena, Social Worker at DaVita, says being a social worker at DaVita is a different experience than what people might think. It’s not focused around talking about feelings while sitting at a desk all day. Working with her patients on the clinic floor and getting to know them is crucial so she can work to help make life on dialysis an easier experience.

About DaVita Inc.

DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2025, DaVita served approximately 282,000 patients at 3,173 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,661 centers were located in the United States and 512 centers were located in 13 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.

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Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) launched a dynamic pop-up activation spotlighting Patrón Cristalino, the brand’s latest super-premium innovation, at Miami International Airport (MIA) in May.

The month-long promotion celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged Patrón expression while also reinforcing the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous Patrón activations at MIA.

To reduce waste, Bacardi GTR reused and refreshed the pop-up’s signature agave-inspired lattice bar structure, a fixture used at MIA for three consecutive years.

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EMERYVILLE, Calif.,  July 1, 2025 /3BL/ – SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services. Initially developed in 2022, the Standard establishes certification requirements for entities, buildings, products, and services to achieve carbon neutral status.

“The SCS Carbon Neutral Standard and certification allows companies to credibly demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability,” states Victoria Norman, Executive Director, SCS Standards and Assurance Systems. “Certification to SCS-108 presents robust transparency and explicit guidance for communication of Carbon Neutral claims for companies and products.”

The Standard’s revision process was facilitated by SCS Standards and Assurance Systems, an ANSI-accredited standards development organization, in consultation with technical experts from SCS Global Services, the longstanding certification body for this program. Comments received during the public comment period were invaluable in shaping version V2.0 of the Standard.

Updates made to version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services Standard include:

• Alignment with ISO 14068-1: 2023 Climate change management — Transition to net zero. Part 1: Carbon neutrality
• New requirement to reduce GHG emissions year over year
• New timebound requirements for entities to include scope 3 emissions
• New requirement to pre-purchase carbon credits for any commitment claim
• Consolidated requirements for carbon credits (offsets and insets)
• Updated requirements for allowable claims to be aligned with European regulatory requirements
• Addition of optional Total Climate Footprint™ and Global Heat Reduction Assessment

“The certification is aligned with ISO 14068, the international standard for carbon neutrality, and requires companies to achieve emissions reductions, commit to ongoing reductions, and negate their residual carbon footprint through verifiable offsets,” states Christie Pollet-Young, Vice President, Climate, with SCS Global Services.  “SCS Carbon Neutral Certification also has the additional benefit of being recognized by the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly program. Certified products can qualify to be badged on the Amazon marketplace.”

To download a copy of the standard, please visit the SCS Standards Website: https://www.scsstandards.org/standards/certification-standard-carbon-neutral-entities-buildings-products-and-services

For SCS-108 Certification Services, please visit the SCS Global Services Website: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/carbon-neutral-certification

 About SCS Standards 

SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is committed to the development of standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent, and collaborative approach. SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is the official standards development body for Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. For more information, visit www.SCSstandards.org. 

About SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. 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 and celebrating 40 years in business, 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 chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

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Global investment in data centers is projected to soar, topping $1 trillion within the next five years. Driving this growth are groundbreaking advancements in technology – especially the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Gigantic data center campuses, once rare, are swiftly becoming landmarks in communities across the globe. Beneath this tech-driven boom lies a critical factor often overlooked: the sophisticated logistics required to sustain this infrastructure explosion.

A recent Supply Chain Management Review article, “Data Center Growth Driving New Logistics Opportunities,” highlights how the surge in data center construction is transforming logistics from merely operational to strategically essential. DP World, historically recognized as a global leader in ports and terminal operations, is now emerging as a trailblazing logistics provider adept at supporting this digital evolution.

As companies accelerate their digital transformation, logistics providers face mounting pressures to not only transport and warehouse sensitive and valuable equipment, but to do so sustainably and reliably. Glen Clark, CEO of DP World in the U.S./Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, emphasizes the company’s comprehensive role in a recent interview with Supply Chain Management Review. 

Clark notes that DP World assembles critical data center equipment, oversees transportation and delivery logistics, and actively manages on-site operations to continually optimize infrastructure performance.

Moreover, DP World’s extensive global footprint uniquely positions it to address growing national concerns around “AI Sovereignty,” a concept capturing how countries seek greater control over their data operations and infrastructure. DP World strategically supports these initiatives by enabling countries to establish robust local data warehousing capabilities, aligning closely with geopolitical priorities for data security and sovereignty.

This forward-thinking approach positions DP World as a leading innovator within the logistics sector, pivotal in navigating what some industry experts are calling a new industrial revolution powered by AI and emerging technologies. By integrating advanced logistics solutions with a firm commitment to sustainability, DP World not only ensures operational excellence but also significantly strengthens its competitive edge in the modern market landscape.

Explore more insights in the original article here. 

DAYTON, Ohio, July 1, 2025 /3BL/ – Stacy Thompson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement, will retire from KeyBank effective July 4^th. Thompson has spent nearly 20 years with Key’s Corporate Responsibility team. Most recently, she led and provided valuable guidance to a national team of Corporate Responsibility Officers who execute KeyBank’s community engagement strategy. In addition, Thompson has served as a Key4Women Certified Advisor, mentor for the MentorMe@Key program, and advisor to the Southwest and Central Ohio African Heritage Key Business Impact and Networking Group (AHKBING).

“Our colleagues and communities have benefited immensely from Stacy’s collaborative spirit, expertise and steady guidance,” said Jeff Bardonaro, KeyBank Dayton Market President. “We will miss her team-oriented leadership and friendship. We wish her the best as she moves into an exciting new chapter of her life.”

A true community champion in her hometown of Dayton, Thompson has served on the Arcade Innovation Hub Board of Directors and Chair of the Greater West Dayton Incubator Advisory Committee. She served eight years as a member of the Dayton Public School Board from 2006 – 2014. In 2025, Thompson was named a Dayton Skyscraper, a metaphor for local leaders who stand tall in community for their career achievement and contributions to the quality of life in Dayton. She has also been named a YWCA Women of Influence honoree, Dayton Business Journal Top 50 Women in Dayton honoree, Dayton Daily News Top Ten Women honoree, and NAACP Community Service and Hall of Freedom award winner. Thompson received a KeyBank Chairman’s Award in 2025.

ABOUT KEYCORP

In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2025.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women breaking barriers in STEM and inspiring the next generation to do the same. Aligned with this year’s theme — “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” — we’re reminded that progress happens when we uplift young women and girls, providing the tools and inspiration to drive change.

Central to this vision is the power of role models. Logitech’s recent global research found that 21% of women in China, India, and the U.S. were inspired to pursue tech careers by an influencer or role model. This underscores the importance of visibility and representation because if we inspire girls, we inspire change.

Today, we’re spotlighting three phenomenal #WomenWhoMaster ambassadors who embody the spirit of this year’s IWD theme:

Aisha Bowe
Former NASA aerospace engineer, founder & CEO of STEMBoard and Lingo, and soon-to-be the first Black woman to fly with Blue Origin’s New Shepard, Aisha is the definition of a trailblazer. Her mission? Making STEM education accessible and empowering underrepresented youths, especially girls, to see themselves as the next generation of innovators, engineers, and astronauts.

Ainura Sagyn
Ainura is empowering women in Kyrgyzstan while tackling the country’s waste crisis. She’s a computer software engineer, ecofeminist and CEO of Tazar. Tazar connects Kyrgyzstan’s citizens and companies with recyclers to help reduce landfill waste across developing countries. But her impact doesn’t stop there. Before Tazar, she teamed up with other female engineers and traveled across Kyrgyzstan to teach girls the basics of coding.

Marija Musja
Marija helps girls see that there’s a place for them in tech — one that aligns with their passions and creativity. As founder and CEO of Empowerment Lab, Marija connects girls to tech skills and careers that resonate with their passions. The process starts with a fun, science-backed matching quiz, then the app reveals tech-related careers connected to these interests and a range of online courses to help them learn relevant digital skills.

Logitech’s #WomenWhoMaster puts the spotlight on phenomenal female role models in STEM. Read more inspiring stories from our Meet the Masters series here.