Month: September 2025

by Ron Pernick, Clean Edge

When Clean Edge was founded back in 2000, we had a very clear sense that a host of emerging clean technologies – spanning renewables, the grid, transportation, and more – would experience learning curves and growth trajectories more akin to the internet and computers than to extractive energy sectors such as oil and gas. In hindsight, this thesis seems obvious, but at the time it was a radical concept that was just being embraced by a small cohort of tech and investment experts who had witnessed similar breakthroughs in the high-technology sector. After 25 years, clean tech and high tech are now firmly converging, especially at the intersection of the electric grid. 

The statistics speak for themselves:

• Solar and wind are now the most cost-competitive and fastest-to-deploy sources of energy across most of the globe.

• Solar and storage have exhibited learning curves of 20% and 18%, respectively. A “learning curve” is the decline in cost for every doubling of manufacturing output globally – much like Moore’s Law for transistors on chips.

• Globally, on average, it takes nearly eight years to build a new nuclear power plant (much longer in places like the U.S. and U.K.) while it takes one and a half to three years to build a solar farm with integrated energy storage. New natural gas turbines are currently backlogged out to 2028-2030.

• In 2024, renewables represented a record ~90% of new electricity capacity additions both in the U.S. and globally.

• More than 17 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide last year and reached nearly half of all passenger vehicles sold in China, the largest global market by far with an estimated 11 million EVs sold.

• Datacenters are moving into the hyperscale, with Meta and others now building GW-size plants that require from 1 GW to 5 GW of operating power, enough capacity to power an entire city.

Which brings us to the electric grid. As renewables penetration grows, electrification of heat and transportation takes off, and new power-hungry AI-driven datacenters expand, the need for a modern 21^st-century grid is not a “nice-to-have” but a necessity.

Read Ron’s very informative and useful article here – https://greenmoney.com/new_version/grid-investments-in-the-age-of-electrification-ai-and-data-ascendency

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Luke Pryor| Portfolio Manager—Security of the Future; Co-Portfolio Manager—Strategic Equities and Responsible US Equities

Kathleen Dumes, CFA| Senior Investment Strategist

Erin Bigley, CFA| Chief Responsibility Officer

Water scarcity, supply-chain risk and board-level decisions underscore the importance of a stewardship lens.

Companies today face intensifying pressures—from surging electricity demand and water shortages, to shifting policies and regulations, to a rise in megamergers. How companies handle these pressures matters to their bottom lines—and to shareholder value. The challenge for investors is determining which businesses will adapt and thrive, and which will struggle. In our view, applying a stewardship lens can help.

That means assessing how companies manage the fundamentals that drive long-term value: resource use, supply chain practices and governance. We believe that companies that conserve water and energy, demonstrate sophistication around their supply chains and maintain corporate discipline are better positioned to protect margins and preserve capital. That discipline can translate, in our analysis, into more resilient earnings and stronger shareholder outcomes over time.

When Drought Hits Chipmakers

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is a case in point.

Taiwan is home to dominant global semiconductor chipmakers that require substantial amounts of water—particularly the ultrapure variety used in the chip-manufacturing process. But Taiwan has a long history of restricting water consumption during drought conditions, making the country’s chipmakers vulnerable to environmental disruptions.

In 2021, Taiwan endured its worst drought in decades, leading to water rationing and production cutbacks. In many cases, manufacturers were ordered to reduce water consumption by up to 15%, prompting some firms to truck in water and drill wells just to keep factories running.

As droughts become more frequent, we expect Taiwan’s semiconductor industry to face sustained climate-related water stress, even as chip demand rises.

Rising energy demand is another concern. The International Energy Agency projects that worldwide electricity demand will climb 3.3% in 2025, followed by 3.7% in 2026—driven in part by power-intensive artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

Against this challenging backdrop, firms have an opportunity to materially differentiate themselves. Our analysis shows that companies with thoughtful water and energy conservation programs have more effectively navigated environmental constraints than their competitors—resulting in lower costs, greater operational efficiency and higher profits.

From 2021 through 2023—the most-recent period with robust data—we found that companies that reduced water intensity (water volume per unit of production) by 10% or more achieved median margin expansion across sectors up to 362 basis points (bps) greater than peers that increased water intensity by 10% or more (Display).

Supply Chains Under Strain

COVID-19 highlighted the vulnerabilities of global supply chains. Since then, we’ve seen a broad realignment, with companies reshoring some operations, diversifying suppliers and building new regional hubs. These shifts have unfolded against a backdrop of rising policy uncertainty.

For example, the Biden administration’s AI Diffusion Rule—set to impose tiered restrictions on AI chip exports from the US—was scheduled to take effect in May 2025. Just days before implementation, the Trump administration rescinded it and issued new guidance limiting the use of advanced Chinese chips and imposing fresh export controls on certain technologies.

Episodes like these, along with a spate of new tariffs, illustrate the recent volatility of trade and export policy. In our view, companies with concentrated supply chains are especially exposed, while those that diversify sourcing geographically are better able to adapt.

Beyond where supply chains are located, companies’ ability to respond effectively to supply chain shocks also matters. Our research shows that firms that set strong sourcing standards generated bigger profits than their peers during the US–China trade war of 2017–2019. Export-oriented companies with practices such as monitoring safe working conditions achieved gross margins up to 160 bps higher than peers without those practices (Display). In today’s volatile geopolitical climate, we believe this kind of gap could widen.

We believe the ability to set sophisticated sourcing standards indicates capable supply chain management. In our view, it’s a useful barometer for investors to gauge which companies may be best positioned to manage policy volatility.

Board Oversight and Deal Discipline

A stewardship lens should also include board oversight—a key hallmark of good governance. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is gaining steam in a less stringent regulatory environment, leaving fewer external constraints on management decisions. Weakened external guardrails underscore the importance of effective corporate boards that ensure alignment between a company’s management and its shareholders.

Typically, one of the biggest disconnects between management and shareholders is large-scale merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. In our analysis, many large deals benefit the executives that initiate the deals at the expense of shareholders. In fact, we found that large, transformational deals were followed by underperformance roughly two-thirds of the time. Of the 74 companies involved in M&A deals larger than US$5 billion since 2015, 51 underperformed their benchmark during the ensuing three-year period (Display).

In our analysis, companies with strong governance structures tend to demonstrate greater M&A discipline—helping to preserve capital and shareholder returns in the process. As regulatory barriers to large-scale M&A ease, we believe strong governance could help companies avoid value-destroying M&A.

The link between corporate stewardship and shareholder value is often overlooked, but ignoring it may have material ramifications, in our view. In today’s uncertain environment, we think a stewardship lens offers investors a clearer way to separate leaders from laggards.

The authors would like to thank Michael Crovetto, Research Analyst, for his invaluable contribution to this piece.

The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to change over time.

Learn more about AB’s approach to responsibility here.

Originally published on Forbes

If supply chains are where vulnerabilities show up operationally, finance is where they land with impact and finality. Today’s CFO cannot steer the business on carbon numbers alone. Making this shift means answering questions like:

•“How do we integrate sustainability data into the same systems that manage profit centers, cost centers, and balance sheets?” Many disclosures still rely on proxy data, such as industry averages, which can result in deviations of 30-40% or more from real values. SAP Green Ledger brings granular carbon insights into core finance processes, enabling organizations to drive decarbonization and operationalize sustainability at scale. This means companies can understand not only how much carbon they emit, but also how it affects risk exposure and margins.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 29, 2025 /3BL/ – Discovery Education, the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today presented the Fall 2025 schedule of free-to-use Virtual Field Trips. These virtual events engage today’s students through exciting connections to real-world learning experiences.

The new line-up of virtual field trips provide students and teachers unique learning opportunities that come complete with high-quality instructional materials. In order of the premiere date, the new virtual field trips include:

Forging Innovation: A Mission Possible Virtual Field Trip 
Premieres: October 9, 2025 
Grades 6-12

Journey into the world of steel—one of the most essential and versatile materials in modern society. During this new virtual field trip, students will explore how steel is made from raw materials, how its properties can be altered through different processes, and why it’s a cornerstone of innovation in architecture and structural engineering. Through real-world examples and design challenges, students discover how engineers and architects use steel to solve complex problems. This content is available from the STEM Careers Coalition, an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations, reaching 15M+ students with equitable access to STEM resources and career connections since its launch in 2019.

Nature’s Blueprint: A Virtual Field Trip
Premieres: October 21, 2025 
Grades 6-12

In Nature’s Blueprint: A Virtual Field Trip, students explore how genetic mutations influence the traits of living organisms and contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries. Along the way, students encounter animals with remarkable traits and see how space-based genetic research is helping scientists better understand our environment and life on Earth. This is from DNA Decoded, a program in partnership with Illumina, that inspires students to investigate genomics and explore new career pathways with standards-aligned STEM resources.

Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers
Premieres: October 29, 2025
Grades 6-12

This virtual field trip shows students the world of marine innovation as they explore how submarines are built and the amazing careers behind them. Discover how the healthy, drug-free choices you make today can lead to meaningful and rewarding careers in the future. Students meet engineers, welders, and technicians who are creating future national security systems that can operate underwater. This virtual field trip, funded through the Defense Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, is part of Operation Prevention, a program with the Drug Enforcement Administration providing no-cost online tools that support every member of the community with the power of prevention.

Amphibian Adventures: A Build the Change Virtual Field Trip to the Georgia Wetlands 
Premieres: December 4, 2025
Grades 3-8

Join the LEGO Group and Discovery Education as we head to Jekyll Island and the Okefenokee Swamp to learn about the lifecycle and habitat of everyone’s favorite web-footed friend: frogs. As an indicator species, frogs can tell us a lot about the health of an entire ecosystem—what’s working and what’s not. “Hop” aboard a swamp boat to explore frog conservation efforts, including ways to help frogs in your community. This Virtual Field Trip is part of Build the Change, a program with the LEGO Group celebrating the power of play to boost learning and improve the world around you.

Meet a Solar Telescope: A Virtual Field Trip to the U.S. National Science Foundation Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
Premiered: September 17, 2025 
Grades K-5

The Meet a Solar Telescope Virtual Field Trip with Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation gives students a close up look at the Sun itself as classrooms are brought to the top of a volcano in Maui, Hawai’i – home to the largest and most powerful solar telescope in the world. Students hear from real-life scientists and engineers who study the Sun as they learn about its importance to the world around us and see how the Sun is honored in Hawaiian culture. Discover more resources from the Why in Our World program designed to help connect STEM concepts to the world.

The Superpower of Story: A Virtual Field Trip to Warner Bros. Studios
Premiered: April 18, 2025
Grades 6-12

In the Superpower of Story: A Virtual Field Trip to Warner Bros. Studios, students journey to DC headquarters at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, to into the world of legendary DC Super Heroes uncovering the secrets of how stories evolve, from bold ideas to iconic comics and animated series to jaw-dropping live-action spectacles on the big screen. Along the way, students hear from the creative minds who shape the DC Universe and get an insider’s look at the magic that brings their favorite characters to life.

Educators can sign-up their classrooms to attend all these virtual field trips using the registration page here. Each virtual field trip is available on-demand at no-cost after its release at 7 AM ET of the premiere date. Additional resources to support learning, such as a standards-aligned companion guide with hands-on activities and educator support content. Discover more Discovery Education virtual field trips here or on the Virtual Field Trips channel on the essential classroom companion, Discovery Education Experience.

“Research shows that students both need and want engaging classroom experiences that connect learning to the wider world. Virtual field trips offer educators a free and enjoyable way to spark student engagement while providing powerful, real-world learning opportunities,” said Jamie Jenkins, Senior Director of Instructional Design at Discovery Education.

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions help educators engage all students and support higher academic achievement. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contact 
Grace Maliska
Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com

PITTSBURGH, September 29, 2025 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton was recently awarded a multi-million-dollar project to deliver grid modernization solutions for Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) in Washington state. Over the next four years, Eaton will help the utility implement smart grid technology across its 6,000-mile distribution system to improve visibility and control capabilities, reduce outage duration and mitigate wildfire risk.

Eaton is providing intelligent control and automatic circuit recloser technologies to support the utility’s broader SnoSMART initiative, a $60 million infrastructure modernization project that aims to improve system reliability and wildfire protection. The project is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Eaton’s regional manufacturing capabilities help ensure compliance with the program’s domestic content requirements.

“Eaton’s significant, long-standing investments in U.S. manufacturing and research and development are helping us meet unprecedented customer demand for our utility solutions advancing electrification, grid modernization and energy resilience,” said Jason Plane, utility segment manager at Eaton. “We have engineered a tailored solution for the PUD that can be quickly deployed to accelerate a stronger, safer energy future for communities everywhere.”

A key objective of the PUD’s SnoSMART initiative is to achieve a 25% reduction in outage duration across its distribution network. Eaton research shows that using reclosers to provide transient fault protection on the entire distribution system can improve outage rates by 50–90%. In addition to automatically interrupting faults and restoring power after momentary outages, reclosers also reduce the duration of fault energy to help mitigate the risk of overhead distribution systems causing wildfires.

“We are deploying Eaton Nova NX-STS reclosers in areas of our service territory that face the greatest reliability challenges and wildfire risks,” said PUD’s John Hieb, P.E., distribution automation project manager. “By integrating wireless communication capabilities, we can remotely monitor and control this equipment in real time – enabling faster outage response and proactive wildfire mitigation that will strengthen grid resilience and enhance safety for our customers.”

Snohomish PUD is the 12^th largest public power utility in the nation and second largest in Washington state, serving reliable and affordable electricity to the 880,000 residents of Snohomish County and Camano Island since 1949.

Learn more about how Eaton is helping utilities accelerate the grid of the future.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact:

Kristin Somers
+1.919.345.3714
Kristincsomers@eaton.com

Regina Parundik
Cobblestone Communications
+1.412.559.1614
Regina@cobblecreative.com

Originally published on August 14th on LinkedIn

Nine months. Countless connections. Lasting impact. We’re proud to celebrate the close of Sysco’s inaugural Rise Together Women’s Leadership Program — a 9-month journey designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential women across our business.

Through executive mentorship, senior sponsorship, and visibility to top senior leaders, participants gained invaluable exposure to executive-level leadership while building strong networks across the enterprise. Skill-building workshops and intentional development opportunities helped them gain confidence, advance their careers, and strengthen their leadership impact.

With 25% already achieving upward career movement and nearly 90% reporting greater leadership confidence, the program’s influence is undeniable — and we’re just getting started.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

 For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

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Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang to deliver CES keynote on smarter AI for all at iconic venue, showcasing innovations with FIFA, Formula 1®, and a host of others at the world’s biggest tech event.

Tech World CES Keynote to showcase Lenovo’s role as An Official Technology Partner of Sphere Studios

LAS VEGAS, September 29, 2025 /3BL/ – Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced that, for the first time ever, Lenovo’s annual global innovation event, Tech World, will take center stage at Sphere in Las Vegas on the opening day of CES® 2026. The 11^th annual Tech World will feature Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang’s CES keynote along with Lenovo’s latest product launches, innovations, proofs of concept, and the company’s AI-driven innovation strategy for the coming years.

The event at Sphere, which will showcase content created exclusively for Lenovo by Sphere Studios, Sphere’s in-house immersive content studio, marks the second consecutive year that a CES keynote will be delivered at the cutting-edge venue. Tech World comes as Lenovo and Sphere enter a multi-year global partnership, making Lenovo An Official Technology Partner of Sphere Studios.

“Over the past decade, Tech World has become Lenovo’s key platform to reveal our vision, showcase our innovation, and launch our most exciting products, solutions, and partnerships,” said Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo. “Now, set against the backdrop of CES 2026, we’ll give the audience an exclusive look at how our technology has revolutionized F1, unveil our plans for the first-ever AI-powered FIFA World Cup next summer, and create a hyper-personalized agent-native experience for individuals while unleashing Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise customers. Sphere is the perfect match for Lenovo in Las Vegas, where we will celebrate and share our commitment to delivering smarter AI for all by constantly redefining how technology can engage, inspire, and empower.”

“As a venue at the forefront of innovation, Sphere is a powerful platform for visionary brands looking to create transformative events and experiences,” said Jennifer Koester, President and COO, Sphere. “We are honored to collaborate with Lenovo not only to help bring their vision to life during this CES Keynote, but also as part of our broader partnership that will leverage Lenovo technology to deliver immersive experiences across all Sphere events.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Lenovo and Yuanqing Yang to the CES keynote stage. CES is where innovators show up, and I look forward to seeing his vision for the technology solving big global challenges come to life at the incredible Sphere,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA.

Tech World @ CES will explore how Lenovo is defining the future through the fusion of AI, devices, infrastructure, and services. As a global technology partner for Formula 1® and the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, the audience will see not only how Lenovo innovation will help individuals and businesses, but also how the company plans to use AI and its full portfolio of technologies to change the game for sports fans in the years to come.

In addition to the keynote, Tech World @ CES will include visionary tech leaders, partners, artists, and influencers, with an accompanying spectacle that is only possible at Sphere. Additional announcements on the speaker and guest lineup will be made later in 2025.

Lenovo is not simply presenting its technology and vision at the keynote at Sphere, but as An Official Technology Partner of Sphere Studios, its Lenovo’s own technology helping power the creation of the content and the production itself. Beyond Tech World and CES, Lenovo will continue to partner directly with Sphere Studios to support immersive content creation. Lenovo’s high-performance workstations and infrastructure platforms are integrated into Sphere Studios’ production workflows and operations, supporting Sphere’s immersive content creation and showcasing Lenovo’s end-to-end capabilities. Lenovo’s own technology, combined with the expertise of the artists and technologists at Sphere Studios, will help bring Lenovo’s creative vision to life for Tech World, and make this unforgettable experience possible.

Don’t miss Lenovo @ CES 2026

Lenovo’s CES 2026 keynote at Sphere will take place on Tuesday, January 6 at 17.00 PT. Yuanqing Yang’s keynote is open to credentialed CES attendees, with further ticketing and logistics details available in October.

The event will demonstrate Lenovo’s leadership in hybrid AI, the seamless integration of public, enterprise, and personal AI solutions to empower creativity, productivity, and connection. Tech World will also highlight ways Lenovo-led innovation is accelerating responsible, intelligent transformation across industries, from smarter classrooms and precision healthcare to agile manufacturing and future-ready workplaces.

By holding Tech World at CES, Lenovo brings bold ideas and powerful technologies directly to a huge global audience of business leaders, innovators, media, and tech enthusiasts.

Learn more about Tech World @ CES and register your interest here.

Watch highlights from previous Tech World events:

• Tech World 2024 – Seattle
• Tech World 2023 – Austin
• Tech World 2022 – Virtual
• Tech World 2021 – Virtual
• Tech World 2020 – Virtual
• Tech World 2019 – Beijing
• Tech World 2018 – Beijing
• Tech World 2017 – Shanghai
• Tech World 2016 – San Francisco
• Tech World 2015 – Beijing

Click here to learn more about Lenovo Tech World at Sphere and register your interest.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 

About Sphere Entertainment 

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Three Points to Remember 

1. Service members transitioning out of the military face increased risk of suicidal thoughts during the early stages of the transition period.
    
2. The inTransition program helps active-duty military members during times of transition.
    
3. Ensuring continuity of care throughout the transition process helps reduce risks as veterans adapt to life outside of the military.

Every September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of reaching out to those at risk. We know that for our military service members, a period of high risk occurs when they leave the military and begin civilian life.

The numbers show just how serious this is. In the first year after leaving service, veterans face a suicide rate of 46.2 per 100,000—much higher than the overall veteran population. Risk is highest in the first three months, and it stays elevated for up to five years. One study found that 15% of veterans reported suicidal thoughts in that first year.

Recognizing the need to support the transition away from active duty, the Department of Defense (restoring to the Department of War) created the inTransition program. The program includes automatic enrollment for service members with documented mental health care to ensure they can stay connected to mental health resources throughout these life changes.

How the inTransition program bridges the gap

The inTransition program, supported by Leidos as the prime contractor and lead integrator, is free and confidential. It connects service members and veterans with licensed clinicians who serve as coaches. These coaches listen, problem-solve and guide participants step by step so they can get the care they need.

“Transitions can feel overwhelming — full of logistics, emotions and uncertainty. Having a dedicated coach who understands military culture builds trust and helps service members stay engaged with care.”

Katherine Castelo
Leidos Program Manager

Since its start, inTransition has helped tens of thousands of service members and veterans.

Why continuity of care matters

Even small breaks in care can have serious effects. A missed appointment or delay in finding a new provider may raise the risk of suicide. On the other hand, research shows that steady follow-up and consistent care can lower that risk.

InTransition works closely with the Veterans Crisis Line, so service members and veterans in urgent need can connect with follow-on resources once their crisis has subsided.

Prevention through connection

Suicide prevention is not only about responding when someone is in crisis. It’s also about offering steady support during known periods of stress, like leaving the military. Programs like inTransition show that prevention can be proactive. By offering trust, guidance and human connection, programs like this help service members build resilience and stay safe.

“The science is clear: connectedness saves lives. Programs like inTransition remind us that prevention is about more than treatment. It’s about staying connected and solving problems before they become bigger risks.”

Dr. Keita Franklin
Leidos Chief of Behavioral Health

For example, a service member recently transitioned after 12 years of service. He moved his family across the country, started a civilian job search, and was worried about losing his therapist in the process. His inTransition coach worked with him to schedule appointments at his new location, including verifying eligibility, benefits and provider preferences. He was also assisted in navigating the VA enrollment process with step-by-step support.

“I was a bit nervous to go through numerous phone calls to get my needs met after active duty, but my coach was great to work with, and I appreciate everything to get me set up.”

inTransition participant

TAKE ACTION TODAY

If you are a service member or veteran in transition — or a provider supporting one — support is available:

• Learn more about the inTransition program
• If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 and press 1 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line; (if you are in immediate danger, call 911)

If you have a family member, friend or neighbor who is a transitioning military member, try to stay connected with them during this time. Transitions can be stressful, but with support and connection, we can help our military members navigate this change.

Leidos is proud to support the inTransition program and the service members and veterans it serves.

“When they say partners, they mean it. PSEG has been there for us, from coming on-site and volunteering to providing connections with other organizations who can help us achieve our mission – they are more than just a funder, they’re in the work with us.” – Sarah Steward, CEO of HomeFront.

HomeFront is making a tangible difference for families across New Jersey – from providing shelter and meals to housing support, children’s programs and more for those who need it most. 

In 2024:

• 30,676 individuals were supported with shelter, food and assistance
• 1.8M+ meals were provided and 1.1M+ diapers were distributed
• 139 children were enrolled in their Joy, Hopes & Dreams program, participating in activities that foster lasting memories and growth.
• 571 families were provided with emergency housing 

The PSEG Foundation is proud to support HomeFront, helping them strengthen our communities together. 

Learn more about our partnership on Energize!: http://spr.ly/6049APU1v

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