FIBRA Prologis announces the issuance and sale of USD$500 million of 10-Year Senior Unsecured Notes in the International Markets

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class A industrial real estate in Mexico, is pleased to announce that today it completed the offering of USD$500,000,000 (five hundred million) aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “Notes”).

FIBRA Prologis intends to use the proceeds from the offering described above for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying borrowings under a term loan, a revolving credit facility, and the repayment of maturing secured debt.

FIBRA Prologis expects to list the Notes on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST).

The Notes have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. The Notes were offered privately in the United States only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO SELL NOR A SOLICITATION TO BUY ANY SECURITIES IN MEXICO, THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THE NOTES MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD PUBLICLY IN MEXICO WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE MEXICAN NATIONAL BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION (COMISIÓN NACIONAL BANCARIA Y DE VALORES, “CNBV”) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEXICAN SECURITIES MARKET LAW (LEY DEL MERCADO DE VALORES) AND ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, AND THE DUE REGISTRATION OF THE NOTES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF SECURITIES (REGISTRO NACIONAL DE VALORES) MAINTAINED BY THE CNBV, EXCEPT THAT NOTES MAY BE OFFERED OR SOLD TO INSTITUTIONAL OR QUALIFIED INVESTORS IN MEXICO SOLELY PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT EXEMPTION SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 8 OF THE MEXICAN SECURITIES MARKET LAW (LEY DEL MERCADO DE VALORES) AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER. ANY OFFERING OF NOTES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR AUTHORIZED BY THE CNBV, AND THE NOTES MAY NOT BE PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED IN MEXICO. THE ACQUISITION OF NOTES BY ANY INVESTOR WHO IS A RESIDENT OF MEXICO WILL BE MADE UNDER SUCH INVESTOR’S OWN RESPONSIBILITY.

PROFILE OF FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2025, the company’s portfolio comprised 515 Investment Properties, totaling 87.0 million square feet (8.1 million square meters). This includes 348 logistics and manufacturing facilities across 6 industrial core markets in Mexico, comprising 65.7 million square feet (6.1 million square meters) of Gross Leasing Area (GLA) and 167 buildings with 21.3 million square feet (2.0 million square meters) of non-strategic assets in other markets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to the Offer, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, the “CNBV”), and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release. Neither the CNBV nor any other authority has approved or disapproved the content of the information of this release, or the accuracy, adequacy or truthfulness of the information contained herein.

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PMI U.S. Launches “Thanks for Giving” to Honor Community Service in Colorado

Campaign Highlights Generosity and Commitment to Improving Lives

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (“PMI U.S.”) today announced the launch of “Thanks for Giving,” a call to action inspiring Coloradans to recognize and support the charitable organizations and individuals working every day to build stronger communities in the Centennial State. As Americans pause to recognize Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday, the Thanks for Giving campaign highlights the spirit of generosity that drives impact year-round, while celebrating the extraordinary service of charitable partners—from national nonprofits to local organizations working tirelessly in communities across the nation.

“#GivingTuesday started as a single day of goodwill, but the true impact comes when generosity and accountability with those investments becomes part of the everyday behavior,” said Marian Salzman, Senior Vice President, PMI U.S., who was a driving force behind creating GivingTuesday in 2012. “At PMI U.S., generosity isn’t limited to a season. It lives in the way our people show up all year long, offering their time, their ideas, their compassion, and their support to colleagues, communities, and causes that matter. Saying thank you is powerful. But living it—365 days a year—is even more meaningful.”

Since 2024, PMI U.S. has contributed nearly $800,000 to 24 organizations in Colorado, supporting communities in need and the company’s core giving pillars, including more than $690,000 toward veterans and military support and $84,000 for economic empowerment initiatives. With that support, organizations are enabled to further drive meaningful community-level change to improve lives.

“We’re honored by PMI U.S.’s support in helping us preserve the legacy of Colorado’s fallen heroes and provide comfort to their families,” said Rick Crandall, Founder and CEO of the Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation. “Their partnership strengthens our mission to ensure these sacrifices are never forgotten and future generations understand the true cost of freedom.”

“We are deeply grateful for our friends at PMI U.S. and their shared commitment to ensuring everyone has access to nutritious meals,” said Carrie Shores, Executive Director of So All May Eat. “Because of generous partners like PMI U.S., we can continue serving our neighbors with dignity and compassion while working toward a future where no one goes hungry.”

The Thanks for Giving campaign also spotlights the WeCare program, which empowers PMI U.S. employees to nominate nonprofits for company-funded donations. In 2025, it directed over $1,860,000 million to over 400 local organizations across 44 states and the District of Columbia. This brings PMI U.S.’s total contributions since 2022 to more than $35 million nationwide.

As a result, PMI U.S. employees helped direct over $30,000 in company-sponsored funds to support organizations across Colorado. “PMI U.S.’s partnership is helping Foothills Animal Shelter deliver measurable results for pets and people,” said Amanda Boerman, Director of Philanthropy for Foothills Animal Shelter. “With their WeCare Grants, we’re expanding programs that ensure pets receive lifesaving care and families have the resources to keep them safe.”

Thanks for Giving is part of PMI U.S.’s pragmatic philanthropy—a better approach to corporate giving built on listening, investing for impact, and bringing others together to support those who are doing meaningful work every day. Learn more about PMI U.S.’s approach to philanthropy here.

PMI U.S.: Invested in America
Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses are invested in America’s future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 30 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI’s global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

References to “PMI” mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. “PMI U.S.,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

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Comcast Commits $2.5 Million To Expand Digital Opportunity in Rural Communities Across the Country

PHILADELPHIA, November 26, 2025 /3BL/ – Comcast today announced $2.5 million in total grant funding to Lead for America (LFA) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), two nonprofit organizations working to open doors to economic mobility and strengthen communities across the United States. The partnerships are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion initiative to connect people to the internet, create digital opportunity, and build a future of unlimited possibilities.

Comcast funding will enable LFA’s American Connection Corps (ACC) program and PRI to expand digital opportunities across rural communities in Arkansas, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia. Through these combined efforts, the organizations will place more than 24 ACC Members in local communities to serve as digital navigators, trusted community members trained to help people get online, use devices, and build digital skills.

$2.5M in total grant funding from Comcast to Lead for America (LFA) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI)

“Access and skills are essential in today’s digital economy,” said Dalila Wilson Scott, EVP and Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer, Comcast Corporation and President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. “When communities lack the resources and training to gain and develop digital skills, entire regions are held back.”

By deepening the connection between the work of American Connection Corps to the communities served by Partners for Rural Impact, we are advancing our longstanding commitment to ensuring that opportunity reaches every part of America.

Dalila Wilson Scott
EVP and Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer, Comcast Corporation and President
Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation

“American Connection Corps Members are locally-sourced leaders and often serve as the bridge between technology and opportunity,” said Taylor Stuckert, CEO, Lead for America. “By partnering with Comcast and PRI, we can launch more digital opportunity projects, spearhead crucial digital literacy initiatives and connect community members to new opportunities.”

ACC, which focuses on placing service-minded leaders in their home communities to expand digital opportunity and advance economic mobility, will increase the number of digital navigators in rural communities.

PRI strengthens rural communities by advocating for investment, strengthening civic infrastructure, and increasing access to quality training programs across all stages of learning. In addition to employing more members of ACC in Maryland, Tennessee and Utah, PRI will also create a new, comprehensive digital portal for community leaders to access training materials, funding opportunities, data, and coaching––making vital resources available to all rural communities.

“Too often, rural communities are left out of conversations about opportunity and growth,” said Dreama Gentry, CEO of Partners for Rural Impact. “Comcast recognizes that without the tools, digital skills, and services to connect to the internet, rural Americans can’t fully participate in the digital economy. This investment allows PRI to meaningfully expand our work and provide training, jobs, and opportunity.”

Currently, Xfinity’s high-speed network reaches over 5.2 million rural households in 952 counties.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

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PMI U.S. Launches “Thanks for Giving” to Honor Community Service in Virginia

Campaign Highlights Generosity and Commitment to Improving Lives

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (“PMI U.S.”) today announced the launch of “Thanks for Giving,” a call to action inspiring Virginians to recognize and support the charitable organizations and individuals working every day to build stronger communities across the Commonwealth. As Americans pause to recognize Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday, the Thanks for Giving campaign highlights the spirit of generosity that drives impact year-round, while celebrating the extraordinary service of charitable partners—from national nonprofits to local organizations working tirelessly in communities across the nation.

“#GivingTuesday started as a single day of goodwill, but the true impact comes when generosity—and accountability with those investments—becomes part of our everyday behavior,” said Marian Salzman, Senior Vice President, PMI U.S., who was a driving force behind creating GivingTuesday in 2012. “At PMI U.S., generosity isn’t limited to a season. Since 2022, our giving has exceeded $35 million, and our employees have increased their participation in community programs by 400 percent. Saying thank you is powerful. But living it—365 days a year, with transparency and purpose—is even more meaningful.”

Since 2024, PMI U.S. has contributed more than $1,460,000 to 101 organizations in Virginia, supporting communities in need and the company’s core giving pillars, including over $1,000,000 for economic empowerment initiatives; $65,000 toward veterans and military support; and $100,000 dedicated to disaster relief and prevention. With that support, organizations are enabled to further drive meaningful community-level change to improve lives.

“Feed More has seen a significant increase in need since early this fall. We’re purchasing more healthy proteins, produce and pantry staples to help our neighbors get through the holidays. This support will help keep the shelves stocked and plates full,” said Aaron McClung, Chief Development Officer of Feed More.

Other partners who received donations in 2025 include:

  • United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
  • CARITAS
  • GoochlandCares
  • Lets Go Services

The “Thanks for Giving” campaign also spotlights the WeCare program, which empowers PMI U.S. employees to nominate nonprofits for company-funded donations. In 2025, it directed over $1,860,000 million to over 400 local organizations across 44 states and the District of Columbia. This brings PMI U.S.’s total contributions since 2022 to more than $35 million nationwide.

As a result, PMI U.S. employees helped direct over $177,000 in company-sponsored funds to support over 50 various nonprofit organizations across the state including Hope for the Warriors, Richmond Animal League, Safe Harbor, and project: HOMES.

Thanks for Giving is part of PMI U.S.’s pragmatic philanthropy—a better approach to corporate giving built on listening, investing for impact, and bringing others together to support those who are doing meaningful work every day. Learn more about PMI U.S.’s approach to philanthropy here.

PMI U.S.: Invested in America

Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses are invested in America’s future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 30 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI’s global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

References to “PMI” mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. “PMI U.S.,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

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Trane Technologies Marks Record-Breaking Participation in Second Annual Global Time of Service

November 26, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies has completed its second Annual Global Time of Service, an employee-driven initiative that brings our global workforce together to make a positive, collective impact in communities worldwide.

Held from October 20 – November 14, Global Time of Service saw remarkable growth in participation and volunteerism:

  • 15,918 volunteer hours recorded during the event—an 18% increase over 2024.
  • 2,100 unique employees contributed their time and talents, supporting 311 causes through 133 events worldwide.
  • Participation extended across all regions, with significant growth in EMEA engagement.
  • Employees at seven EMEA locations—including in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, New Zealand and Australia—joined the effort, a sixfold increase in site participation from the previous year.
  • With these contributions, Trane Technologies employees have logged 67,945 volunteer hours year-to-date in 2025, moving closer to our goal of donating 500,000 hours of employee volunteer time by 2030.

During Global Time of Service, our employees were encouraged to participate in ways that best suited their teams and business priorities, whether through full-day events, shorter projects, or individual volunteering efforts. The initiative was designed to be accessible for all employees, including remote and hybrid team members—offering virtual and in-person prepaid volunteer options, as well as support from local leaders.

From assembling student kits and hosting career explorations to leading sustainability-focused workshops and upcycling textiles, teams worldwide chose community causes that resonated with their values. Events were held at company sites, throughout local communities, and virtually, ensuring everyone had an opportunity to give back.

Through initiatives like Global Time of Service, Trane Technologies continues to advance Sustainable Futures—our corporate citizenship strategy—and make significant strides toward achieving our 2030 Sustainability Commitments. As part of these efforts, we are investing $100 million and dedicating 500,000 employee volunteer hours over the next decade to empower a new generation of learners.

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Should Your Company Care About COP30?

COP30, the first COP held in the Amazon (and perhaps the first featuring a small fire…), ended November 22 in Belém, Brazil.

As a business leader, you might ask: “Should we be paying attention to what emerged from COP30?”

First, it’s a good question. The answer? I am reminded of the biologist and author EO Wilson’s wonderful line:

“The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology. It is terrifically dangerous, and it is now approaching a point of crisis.”

These three elements certainly come crashing together at COP meetings. These gatherings are wonky institutionalized mash-ups of tens of thousands of humans trying to act rationally while enacting primal, tribal drives for safety, security and status. Meanwhile, the nations represented have “godlike” technology that is changing the chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans.

It is messy, slow, and hypocritical. And so it’s easy to dismiss.

After all, the gap between international climate negotiations and the daily realities of running a business is real. The UN convenes. Delegates negotiate through the night. A “package” emerges. Headlines follow. And then Monday morning arrives and the same spreadsheets need the same attention they needed on Friday.

There are important things here for business leaders. We’ll look at both sides: a case for paying attention and a word of caution about not looking too closely.

 

The Case for Paying Attention

First, nearly 60,000 delegates registered—the second-highest turnout ever (COP28 had 80,000)—which tells you something about continued global momentum despite political headwinds and geopolitical issues abounding in the world, gaming for our attention. Here’s what emerged that matters for business:

The regulatory floor is rising. Over 100 countries have submitted updated Nationally Determined Contributions with 2035 targets. The EU committed to 66-72% emissions reductions by 2035. The UK set a target of 81% below 1990 levels. These national commitments cascade into corporate requirements—stricter emissions standards, expanded carbon pricing, enhanced disclosure mandates. Read: your operating environment in 2030 is being shaped now.

Disclosure frameworks are hardening. The conference reinforced momentum toward stricter disclosure rules aligned with ISSB and CSRD. For companies still treating sustainability reporting as a nice-to-have, the compliance window is narrowing. The question is no longer whether to build robust GHG inventories and reporting processes, but how quickly.

The economics are becoming undeniable. The COP30 Circle of Finance Ministers released a striking projection: Under current climate policies, global GDP could be 15% lower by 2050 compared to a world without climate change. Their work referenced long-term scenarios from Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). Meanwhile, Munich Re reported that climate-related disasters caused $320 billion in economic losses in 2024 alone. This is the language of CFOs, enterprise risk management, and the board, not just regulators or researchers.

Carbon markets are maturing. Parties advanced the technical work on Article 6.4 rules (adopted at COP29), including methodologies for carbon removal and requirements for addressing non-permanence (the risk that carbon storage won’t be permanently realized). Companies with carbon credit strategies need to understand these evolving standards to ensure their approaches remain credible.

We can capture this in a principle: COP outcomes matter to your business to the extent that they signal where regulation, capital, and risk are heading—even when the outcomes themselves aren’t binding. 

 

The Case for Looking Elsewhere

And yet… there is a reasonable caution for looking too closely at COP30 outcomes for binding, stable guidance.

The core outcomes were voluntary. The much-anticipated fossil fuel phase-out roadmap (which appeared again in earlier drafts) was stripped from formal outcomes. Oil-producing nations blocked binding language, and the COP president announced voluntary “roadmaps” outside the formal UN process instead. Commentators called the overall outcome weak. If you’re looking for regulatory certainty, Belém didn’t provide it.

The ambition gap remains enormous. The NDCs submitted so far achieve less than 14% of the emissions reductions needed by 2035 to stay within 1.5°C. The UN Secretary-General noted that current commitments would deliver about 12% reductions when 55% is needed. The gap between rhetoric and action remains wide. Based on the 70,000 protesters, Indigenous peoples’ interruption of proceedings, and all the saltiness on social media, companies would be very wise to narrow the gap between saying and doing. The atmosphere is cleaned up by less pollution, not more words.

The U.S. was absent. For the first time in COP history, the United States sent no official representatives, after the Trump administration closed its climate diplomacy office. With the world’s second-largest emitter withdrawing from the Paris Agreement effective January 2026, that framework’s ability to drive coordinated global action is compromised. For companies with significant U.S. operations, this creates a fragmented regulatory landscape. The choice is between avoiding costs in the short term by navigating towards the lowest standards, or aligning with the highest reasonable standards to avoid unnecessary costs in the future.

Private sector momentum already exceeds COP progress. The World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders demonstrated that member companies reduced aggregate emissions by 12% between 2019 and 2023 while growing revenues by 20%. Companies are moving on climate action driven by investor pressure, customer expectations, and competitive positioning—not waiting for international negotiations. The market is setting the pace.

Your real regulatory environment is domestic. The regulations that actually bind your company were enacted through domestic legislative processes, not COP agreements. Parsing the nuances of international negotiating text may be less valuable than monitoring and preparing for these concrete requirements.

Here’s a second principle: COP outcomes matter less to your business than the domestic regulations they eventually inspire—and those regulations are already arriving.

 

So What’s the Takeaway?

I think about this the way I think about reading the news: There’s signal and there’s noise. The skill is learning to distinguish between them.

COP30 is signal in the sense that it reveals directional trends. Climate finance is scaling. Disclosure expectations are converging globally. Physical climate risk is moving from theoretical concern to balance sheet reality. Adaptation is finally getting serious attention. These aren’t fads—they’re structural shifts that are shaping business forever.

COP30 is noise in the sense that waiting for international consensus to drive (or even inform) your sustainability strategy is a futile effort. The companies that thrive will be those that read the direction of travel and move—not those that wait for binding international agreements that may never come with sufficient ambition.

Here’s my advice to business leaders: track what happens at COP because it can inform your view of where things are heading, but don’t let COP outcomes dictate the pace of your work. True leaders will build capabilities, manage risks, and capture opportunities based on what they can see coming—not what the UN has formally agreed upon.

 

The Deeper Point

There’s something almost quaint about 195 nations gathering in the Amazon to negotiate the future of the planet. In an age of political fragmentation and institutional distrust, the fact that they still show up—60,000 strong—is itself meaningful. It represents a collective acknowledgment that the problems we face are real, even when the solutions remain elusive.

Returning to EO Wilson, we are all engaged in an epic turning point in human history to align our “godlike” technology with the limits and lessons of a living planet.

Does COP work? Imperfectly. Frustratingly. Incrementally.

Should your company care? Yes—but not because COP will tell you what to do. Care because the trends COP reflects are coming whether the negotiations succeed or not. Care because your customers, investors, and employees increasingly do. Care because the physical and transition risks are real, and managing them well is just good business.

And care because, in the end, the companies that will matter in 2035 and beyond are those that looked at the trajectory of things and decided to lead rather than wait.

That’s not a COP outcome. That’s a choice. 

 

Have any questions?

Contact us to discuss your environment, health, safety, and sustainability needs today.

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Case Study: How Tapestry Is Reducing Emissions and Advancing Bold Climate Goals

Tapestry recently partnered with The Fashion Pact, a global, CEO-led sustainability initiative bringing together some of the world’s largest fashion and textile companies to work collectively on environmental challenges, to share how the company is taking early, meaningful action to reduce its environmental impact. Tapestry is working toward goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global program that helps companies set climate commitments based on what scientists say is needed to protect the planet. As part of this work, the company is targeting emissions connected to the land and natural resources used to make fashion materials, known as Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions.

As one of the first fashion companies to set official FLAG targets, Tapestry is aiming to reduce these emissions 30% by FY2030.

Because much of Tapestry’s FLAG impact comes from leather, the company is also investing in new and environmentally preferred materials, and is working toward sourcing 10% of its leather from regenerative, recycled or next-generation materials by 2030. Tapestry has also strengthened sustainability practices across its supply chain and has already achieved its goal of 95% traceability by the end of 2025, giving greater visibility into where materials come from.

While this work is complex, Tapestry remains committed to identifying new solutions and helping move the fashion industry toward a more responsible future.

Read the full case study by The Fashion Pact here: https://www.thefashionpact.org/member-case-study-tapestry/

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Always Donates 1 Million Pads to Feeding America® to Support Communities This Holiday Season

Donation provides essential period products to girls and women across the U.S.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, Always, the leading menstrual care brand from Procter & Gamble, is donating 1 million period pads to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Through this donation, Always is helping make period care more accessible for girls and women who face barriers to consistent products, reaching them through Feeding America’s network of family and community organizations.

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This holiday season, Always, the leading menstrual care brand from Procter & Gamble, is donating 1 million period pads to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

 

For many, this time of year can bring added stress as they work to meet everyday needs. Limited access to feminine hygiene care can exacerbate these challenges – affecting health, wellbeing, and confidence. By providing these products, Always empowers women and girls to navigate life’s demands without worrying about scarcity, allowing them to focus on celebrating the season with family and friends.

“For more than 40 years, Always has stood beside generations of girls and women, championing their confidence and well-being,” said Balaka Niyazee, senior vice president of North America feminine care at Procter & Gamble.

“Yet too many still face barriers — including the one in five girls in the U.S. who have missed school or left early because they didn’t have access to period products, which remain among the most requested non-food items at food banks. Building on our long-standing commitment to support our communities, Always has delivered tens of millions of period products across the U.S. to help remove this barrier to education and confidence. This holiday donation through the Feeding America network will reach households across the country, including communities where access to these essentials is most limited, underscoring our continued dedication to supporting girls and women nationwide.”

Through its partnership with Feeding America, Always helps deliver feminine hygiene items to food banks and pantries nationwide — a critical network that supports everyone facing difficult trade-offs between food, hygiene and other necessities. This year’s donation supports the communities by expanding access to the menstrual care goods that people rely on year-round.

“At a time when many families are facing uncertainty and managing tough choices such as balancing food with other essentials, we are grateful for long-standing partners like Always who understand that prioritizing dignity and increasing access to resources is critical to supporting overall health and wellbeing,” said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. “Through their generosity, we can help ensure neighbors in communities across the country have the resources they need to thrive this holiday season and beyond.”

For further information, please contact the Always PR team at Always@MSLGroup.com.

Why is Always partnering with Feeding America?
Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Through a  nationwide network of food banks and pantries, they help deliver food and resources to families who need them, making it an effective partner in expanding access to period products. Through this partnership, Always supports empowering women and girls by ensuring they have the essential resources they need to maintain health, dignity, and confidence.

What impact will the Always period pad holiday donation to Feeding America have?
This donation will help girls, women and families access necessary period products, while supporting dignity and well-being. Through the Feeding America network, this distribution will directly reach impacted communities and their foodbanks.

How does the partnership between Always and Feeding America work?
Always supplies period products, and Feeding America distributes them through a nationwide network of food banks and pantries. This ensures the resources reach people who need them most.

How long have Always and Feeding America partnered together?
Always has partnered with Feeding America since 2018 and has helped provide tens of millions of period products to people who may not otherwise have access.

About Always®
Always®, the world’s leader in period protection, offers a wide range of period care pads, liners and underwear designed to fit different body types, period flows and preferences. The Always line of period products includes Always Infinity™ Flexfoam, Always Ultra Thin, Always Maxi, Always Radiant Flexfoam, Always Pocket Flexfoam, Always Pure Cotton, Always ZZZ and Always Liners. Always is on a mission to help stop the drop in confidence girls experience at puberty. For over 40 years, Always has been empowering girls globally, bringing superior period protection and period education to millions of puberty-aged girls. Please visit www.always.com for more information.

About Procter & Gamble
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2025 Understanding China Conference to Kick Off in Guangzhou, Illuminating Chinese Modernization and Global Governance Vision

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Understanding China Conference (“the Conference”) is set to kick off on November 30 in Guangzhou, convening global statesmen, scholars, industry leaders, and international organization representatives to explore the theme New Plan, New Development, New Choices — Chinese Modernization and New Vision for Global Governance. This landmark event will delve into the 15th Five-Year Plan’s global significance, innovative pathways for Chinese modernization, emerging opportunities for world advancement, and collaborative actions under the Global Governance Initiative.

 

Co-organized by the China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy (CIIDS), the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and hosted by the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government, the three-day conference will feature an opening ceremony, leadership speeches, keynote addresses, guest dialogues, four parallel seminars, 19 thematic forums, three Greater Bay Area dialogues, five closed-door seminars, and a series of supporting activities. All sessions except the closed-door seminars will be open to the media, fostering transparent international exchange.

2025 Understanding China Conference to Kick Off in Guangzhou, Illuminating Chinese Modernization and Global Governance Vision (PRNewsfoto/China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy)

To date, around 200 international representatives from 72 countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Macao, have confirmed attendance, with 70% from Global South nations and 70% attending for the first time. On-site participants include seven former statesmen at or above vice-premier level, 11 at ministerial level, and five foreign envoys and international organization representatives in China. Over 300 Chinese guests will deliver speeches, bringing the total to approximately 800 participants. This year’s event stands out for its broad geographical reach and representativeness, amplifying the conference’s role as a vital platform for Global South voices to draw on China’s modernization successes and advance a community with a shared future for mankind.

The thematic framework highlights four key aspects:

  • promoting the 15th Five-Year Plan while reviewing the 14th;
  • showcasing the global implications of Chinese modernization;
  • disseminating China’s four major global initiatives and their contributions;
  • and spotlighting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a pinnacle of reform and opening-up.

Supporting activities under Understanding Guangzhou will include the Guangzhou: A City that Beautifies the World exhibition and Tasting Guangzhou, Walking along the Pearl River urban experiences, inviting guests to witness Chinese modernization’s vibrant practices.

Since its launch in 2013, the Conference has evolved into a premier forum for interpreting China’s strategies and their global resonance, promoting inclusive dialogue in an era of profound change.

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SOURCE China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy

2025 Understanding China Conference to Kick Off in Guangzhou, Illuminating Chinese Modernization and Global Governance Vision

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Understanding China Conference (“the Conference”) is set to kick off on November 30 in Guangzhou, convening global statesmen, scholars, industry leaders, and international organization representatives to explore the theme New Plan, New Development, New Choices — Chinese Modernization and New Vision for Global Governance. This landmark event will delve into the 15th Five-Year Plan’s global significance, innovative pathways for Chinese modernization, emerging opportunities for world advancement, and collaborative actions under the Global Governance Initiative.

 

Co-organized by the China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy (CIIDS), the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and hosted by the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government, the three-day conference will feature an opening ceremony, leadership speeches, keynote addresses, guest dialogues, four parallel seminars, 19 thematic forums, three Greater Bay Area dialogues, five closed-door seminars, and a series of supporting activities. All sessions except the closed-door seminars will be open to the media, fostering transparent international exchange.

2025 Understanding China Conference to Kick Off in Guangzhou, Illuminating Chinese Modernization and Global Governance Vision (PRNewsfoto/China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy)

To date, around 200 international representatives from 72 countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Macao, have confirmed attendance, with 70% from Global South nations and 70% attending for the first time. On-site participants include seven former statesmen at or above vice-premier level, 11 at ministerial level, and five foreign envoys and international organization representatives in China. Over 300 Chinese guests will deliver speeches, bringing the total to approximately 800 participants. This year’s event stands out for its broad geographical reach and representativeness, amplifying the conference’s role as a vital platform for Global South voices to draw on China’s modernization successes and advance a community with a shared future for mankind.

The thematic framework highlights four key aspects:

  • promoting the 15th Five-Year Plan while reviewing the 14th;
  • showcasing the global implications of Chinese modernization;
  • disseminating China’s four major global initiatives and their contributions;
  • and spotlighting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a pinnacle of reform and opening-up.

Supporting activities under Understanding Guangzhou will include the Guangzhou: A City that Beautifies the World exhibition and Tasting Guangzhou, Walking along the Pearl River urban experiences, inviting guests to witness Chinese modernization’s vibrant practices.

Since its launch in 2013, the Conference has evolved into a premier forum for interpreting China’s strategies and their global resonance, promoting inclusive dialogue in an era of profound change.

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SOURCE China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy