UKRAINE: Salesian Lyceum has locker rooms for sports fields thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions

Donation impacts youth participating in activities.

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Salesian missionaries at the Salesian Lyceum in Lviv, Ukraine*, are providing new locker rooms for the students using the sports fields. The funding for the project is thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Construction and landscaping for the project started earlier this year. Spaces now include a locker room for girls, a locker room for boys and a module for the separate toilets. The locker rooms were equipped with a shower room with a bench and hangers.

This donation has impacted 431 youth participating in activities at the Salesian Lyceum. Youth include orphans and those who remain internally displaced due to the war. Local teams will also rent the soccer pitch for training and have access to the separate changing rooms.

Father Taras Bayovski, headmaster of the Salesian Lyceum, said, “I am grateful that we now have modular changing rooms near the soccer and volleyball pitches. The premises of the lyceum are very limited, and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports activities without adequate sports infrastructure has always been a challenge for us. We now have a soccer field, a volleyball court and modular locker rooms. These facilities enable us to participate in three student sports leagues including mini soccer, volleyball and rugby.”

Since the beginning of the war, Salesian Missions and Salesian missionaries in Ukraine and around the globe have supported thousands of people with projects and activities aimed at alleviating the situation of people affected by the war.

About Salesian Missions
Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. For more information, go to SalesianMissions.org. 

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Stellar Solar Commercial Wraps Up a Record Year in 2025

Their combined installations of over 10MW includes commercial solar and battery storage for farms, cold storage, freight, education, multi-family residences and faith-based organizations to name a few.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stellar Solar Commercial, one of the most experienced residential and commercial solar and battery installers in Southern California and Michigan since 1998, and consistent winner of the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll in the category of Best Solar Company, recently completed a record year in their commercial solar division.

While the overall size of their installations was impressive, equally important was the fact that most of them included energy storage systems that enabled the commercial customers to save even more money and protect their businesses during power outages. The wide diversity of businesses that made up the total is equally impressive as it demonstrates how a variety of sectors are utilizing solar and battery storage.

Stellar Solar Commercial CEO Kent Harle elaborated on the importance of that diversity: “As the commercial solar industry grows, that growth includes many new industries realizing the viability of solar and energy storage has on improving their bottom line and offering unparalleled protection during outages. We work with executive management and facilities managers to craft energy solutions to meet the unique, individual needs of their business.

And while we take great pride in our multi-megawatt installations, we take equal satisfaction in smaller commercial jobs as well that help small and medium size businesses increase their profitability. With the addition of batteries to almost all of our solar installations, the return on investment becomes even more clear, making going solar a smart investment for most businesses. We are proud to be one of the first commercial solar installers in the country to introduce batteries to the mix and have since maintained that leadership position.”

Stellar Solar offers no-pressure commercial and residential solar and battery quotes for home and business owners interested in solar and battery storage to reduce energy costs and a steady power supply. Commercial solar quotes are also available for businesses, nonprofits, schools and faith-based organizations.

About Stellar Solar
Headquartered in Oceanside, California and Royal Oak, Michigan, Stellar Solar is a leading California and Michigan residential and commercial PV solar and battery storage design and installation company since 1998 with over 17,000+ installations across Southern California and Michigan including notable commercial installations on The Salk Institute, Cedars Sinai Hospital and more. Readers of the Union Tribune have consistently voted them best solar panel company and their 5 Star Reviews on Yelp, A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau are further testament to their standing as the leading residential and commercial solar, battery storage, and EV connectivity provider to homes, businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Southern California and Michigan. Learn more at www.stellarsolarcommercial.com www.stellarsolar.net www.stellarsolarmichigan.com

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Stellar Solar Commercial Wraps Up a Record Year in 2025

Their combined installations of over 10MW includes commercial solar and battery storage for farms, cold storage, freight, education, multi-family residences and faith-based organizations to name a few.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stellar Solar Commercial, one of the most experienced residential and commercial solar and battery installers in Southern California and Michigan since 1998, and consistent winner of the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll in the category of Best Solar Company, recently completed a record year in their commercial solar division.

While the overall size of their installations was impressive, equally important was the fact that most of them included energy storage systems that enabled the commercial customers to save even more money and protect their businesses during power outages. The wide diversity of businesses that made up the total is equally impressive as it demonstrates how a variety of sectors are utilizing solar and battery storage.

Stellar Solar Commercial CEO Kent Harle elaborated on the importance of that diversity: “As the commercial solar industry grows, that growth includes many new industries realizing the viability of solar and energy storage has on improving their bottom line and offering unparalleled protection during outages. We work with executive management and facilities managers to craft energy solutions to meet the unique, individual needs of their business.

And while we take great pride in our multi-megawatt installations, we take equal satisfaction in smaller commercial jobs as well that help small and medium size businesses increase their profitability. With the addition of batteries to almost all of our solar installations, the return on investment becomes even more clear, making going solar a smart investment for most businesses. We are proud to be one of the first commercial solar installers in the country to introduce batteries to the mix and have since maintained that leadership position.”

Stellar Solar offers no-pressure commercial and residential solar and battery quotes for home and business owners interested in solar and battery storage to reduce energy costs and a steady power supply. Commercial solar quotes are also available for businesses, nonprofits, schools and faith-based organizations.

About Stellar Solar
Headquartered in Oceanside, California and Royal Oak, Michigan, Stellar Solar is a leading California and Michigan residential and commercial PV solar and battery storage design and installation company since 1998 with over 17,000+ installations across Southern California and Michigan including notable commercial installations on The Salk Institute, Cedars Sinai Hospital and more. Readers of the Union Tribune have consistently voted them best solar panel company and their 5 Star Reviews on Yelp, A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau are further testament to their standing as the leading residential and commercial solar, battery storage, and EV connectivity provider to homes, businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Southern California and Michigan. Learn more at www.stellarsolarcommercial.com www.stellarsolar.net www.stellarsolarmichigan.com

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The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders for 2026

Sustainability is in sharper focus than ever, and with the pace of change in the industry, it can be hard to keep up. So how do leading business and sustainability professionals sharpen their skills when it matters most?

They learn from the best, of course!

Our Top 10 Sustainability Podcasts for Business Leaders

In the spirit of making things easy for you, we’ve put together a carefully curated — and freshly updated! — list of the top 10 most insightful and educational sustainability podcasts. With the wide range of work models, this is the perfect way to continue your professional development. Whether you work from home, have a hybrid work model, or you’re commuting to the office, here are some podcasts to keep your career growing.

First, start your journey with the Inogen Alliance podcast, which dives into a variety of timely and urgent topics relating to sustainability in business, from EHS trends to PFAS challenges, environmental justice, mergers & acquisitions, and more. You can check out a recent episode, Water Stewardship as a Key to Climate Action, featuring Natalya Holm, Climate Risk & Water Stewardship Services Lead at Antea Group USA.  

#1: Climate Rising 

This popular environmental podcast from Harvard Business School features conversations between faculty and industry leaders that dive deep into topics like resilience, innovation, and circular economy. New episodes are released every two weeks.  

Recommended episodes: Designing for Resilience: with Alex Berkowitz of Coastal Protection Services and Advancing the Circular Economy: A Conversation with Lauren Rodriguez of Closed Loop Partners.    

Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart

#2: ESG in Conversation

This podcast, hosted by different experts each episode, breaks down the latest research, analysis and insights on the relationships between environmental social and corporate governance issues and global business, finance and society. In each episode, experts share their insights on how institutional investors can identify and mitigate risks related to ESG factors, but also leverage opportunities in sustainable investment and debt capital markets.

Recommended episodes: Financing the Future and ESG in Conversation: Shining a Light on Shareholder Rights

Available On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

#3: Sustainability Defined

Sustainability is a relatively broad concept. Over at the Sustainability Defined podcast, they know this well. Hosts Jay Seigel and Scott Breen have a lofty goal: to push ambiguity out of the conversation.

Each episode, they break down an aspect of sustainability in clear, measured terms with the help of a guest expert. Whether you are a sustainability pro or are new to the topic, this podcast will help you learn something new!

Recommended episodes: The Plastic Trail of Your Online Order – and the Seaweed Alternative and Innovations in Sustainable Aviation – Insights from the Airbus Summit

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

#4: TED Climate

Overwhelmed by the topic of climate change and environmental issues like the rest of us? Join host Dan Kwartler as he unpacks the problems and solutions behind big systemic issues in bite-sized episodes. This podcast discusses the bleak parts of climate change while also promoting hope by providing tiny ways we can all make changes in our daily lives and at our workplaces to combat climate change. 

Recommended episodes: How to build an equitable and just climate future with Peggy Shepard and The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster with Bill Gates

Available On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

#5: The Climate Question

The Climate Question is a BBC World Service podcast that explores the big issues, innovations, and debates shaping our planet’s future, tackling climate change from a global perspective with reporting and expert interviews. It’s hosted by Graihagh Jackson, a veteran science journalist with over a decade of experience at outlets like The Guardian, The Economist, and the BBC’s Radio Science Unit. Since the show’s launch in 2020, Jackson has brought her deep science background and engaging style to unpack complex environmental topics for a worldwide audience. 

Recommended Episodes: How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers? and How do we save the world’s small islands? 

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

#6: America Adapts

Hosted by Doug Parsons, America Adapts features scientists, activists, policymakers and journalists covering the latest topics in how people and industries are adapting to climate change. This podcast explores sustainability challenges we are currently facing, and different ways society is (or could be) tackling those challenges. This podcast covers a wide range of difficult topics in an educational and refreshingly optimistic way!

Recommended episode: Inside the MR2025 Conference: Planning for Adaptation, Mobility and Relocation in a Warming World and Fixing FEMA, Fixing HUD: A Former Insider on Disaster Recovery and Climate Adaptation

Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

#7 The Sustainability Agenda

The Sustainability Agenda podcast has Fergal Byrne hosting a killer lineup of sustainability experts and thought leaders to take on some of the biggest questions in the industry today. Discussions are piercing and tactical, yet manage to retain an accessible, down-to-earth quality that makes for great listening. Learn how some of the top sustainability professionals are devising innovative solutions to long-standing challenges.

Recommended Episodes: Professor David Whyte on Corporate Power and Climate Breakdown and Author Manda Scott on Conscious Evolution, Systemic Change, and the Power of Storytelling

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

#8: The Impact Report

Lead the Change is unique in that it brings students, alumni, and faculty in Bard College’s MBA in Sustainability Program together with leaders in business and social entrepreneurship. Most of the discussion centers on innovation in sustainability across the globe. Learn about novel strategies being implemented all over the world — they might just help you see your own challenges in a new light.

Recommended episodes: Office Furniture Sustainability – Building a Circular Economy and Authentic Alchemy – From Corporate Crisis to Personal Transformation 

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

#9: ESG Decoded

ESG Decoded is a business and sustainability podcast from ClimeCo that zeroes in on ESG risks and opportunities. Members of the ClimeCo team are joined by executives and experts from various sectors and specializations to unpack important matters surrounding environment, social and governance.  

Recommended episodes: Unlocking Clean Heat with Capital & Innovation and Equity in Action: Rethinking Corporate Climate Strategy  

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

#10: Energy Gang

The Energy Gang is a bi-weekly podcast from Wood Mackenzie, analyzing the fast-changing world of energy through the lens of topics like clean technology, renewable power, climate policy, and the business forces shaping the energy transition. Hosted by industry veteran Ed Crooks, the show blends news commentary with in-depth discussions on innovation, market trends, and the path to a low-carbon future. 

Recommended episodes: Planning the grid to meet future energy demand and How do we adapt to a warming world?   

Available On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Listen, Learn, Lead

That’s a wrap! We hope these resources offer you the motivation and knowledge to leverage the increased global focus on ESG and sustainability into an opportunity for your personal and professional growth.

Looking for more virtual learning opportunities? Check out our other podcast blog, “Stay On Top of Energy Transition With These Top 10 Podcasts”

Have any questions?

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Northstar Announces First Sale of Liquid Asphalt to McAsphalt Industries

CALGARY, AB, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF) (OTCQB: ROOOF) (“Northstar” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the completion of its first sale of liquid asphalt to McAsphalt Industries Ltd. (“McAsphalt“), a wholly owned subsidiary of Colas Canada Inc.

The sale marks an important milestone for Northstar and represents the first revenue-generating transaction for liquid asphalt produced from waste shingles at the Company’s newly constructed Empower Calgary Facility.

“McAsphalt has been instrumental through the planning, testing, construction and commissioning of the Empower Calgary Facility so completing our first shipment of liquid asphalt represents a significant commercial and operational milestone for Northstar, and our partnership with McAsphalt,” said Aidan Mills, President and CEO of Northstar. “This achievement marks yet another important step in the transition to profitable operations.”

“We are delighted to have collected our first shipment of liquid asphalt from the Empower Calgary Facility,” said David LeMay, President of McAsphalt Canada. “Having contributed to the development of the project, we are pleased to see the facility reach this milestone and look forward to receiving asphalt from steady state commercial production.”

Northstar continues to advance operations at the Empower Calgary Facility and expects to generate regular ongoing commercial sales in line with the McAsphalt offtake agreement starting in January 2026.

About Northstar

Northstar is a Canadian waste to value technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles. Northstar developed and owns a proprietary design process for taking discarded asphalt shingles, otherwise destined for already over-crowded landfills, and extracts the liquid asphalt for use in new hot mix asphalt shingle manufacturing and asphalt flat roof systems while also extracting aggregate and fiber for use in construction products and other industrial applications. Focused on the circular economy, Northstar plans to reprocess used or defective asphalt shingle waste back into its three primary components for reuse/resale with its first commercial scale up facility in Calgary, Alberta. As an emerging innovator in sustainable processing, Northstar’s mission aims at leading the recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles in North America that would otherwise be sent to landfill addressing numerous stakeholder objectives.

U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on https://www.otcmarkets.com/

For further information about Northstar, please visit www.northstarcleantech.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Aidan Mills
President & CEO, Director

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

This press release may contain forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which forward‐looking information reflects the Company’s current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “aim” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements concerning: (i) Northstar’s transition to profitable operations, (ii) McAsphalt’s expectation to receive steady-state commercial production from Northstar, (iii) Northstar’s view to have regular ongoing commercial sales in January 2026, and (iv) Northstar’s ability to become a leader in the recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles in North America. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including: risks related to factors beyond the control of the Company; inability of the Company to execute on its business plans; the Company may require additional financing which may not be obtainable or on favourable terms; economic uncertainty; and the risks and uncertainties which are more fully described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual and quarterly management’s discussion and analysis and other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or aimed. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. The Company does not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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Skydream’s Next-Generation Smart ERV Trailer Earns Platinum at the MUSE Design Awards

NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The latest winners of the MUSE Design Awards have just been announced, and Skydream — a global innovator in the RV industry — has stood out from the competition. Its next-gen new-energy smart travel trailer for off-grid travel, Space Camping, has been honored with the Platinum Award, the highest recognition of the program.

Skydream triumphs with Platinum Award at the MUSE Design Awards

Established in 2015 by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in the United States, the MUSE Design Awards are renowned for their rigorous evaluation system and high standards of excellence. Today, they are recognized as one of the most prestigious and influential honors in the global design industry. Divided into three levels — Platinum, Gold, and Silver — the MUSE Design Awards honor excellence and innovation across the fields of creative design, advertising, and digital media worldwide. Space Camping’s Platinum Award signifies a resounding affirmation from global design authorities of its aesthetic vision and innovative excellence.

Design Vision: Redefining Freedom in Mobile Living

Despite being a massive, trillion-dollar global industry, the RV sector has been slow to adopt electrification and intelligent technologies, with limited product innovation overall. These challenges — ranging from energy dependence to complex operations — significantly limit the freedom of mobile living for users. Meanwhile, RV design has long been trapped in a rigid visual language, with countless models still echoing the outdated “white box” form — failing to resonate with today’s pursuit of personal expression and emotional freedom.

Freedom, in its truest form, transcends convention — it mirrors the infinite expanse of the universe. Guided by this vision, Skydream introduced its pioneering design philosophy: Interstellar Camping. The design team fused the rational order and technological aesthetics of spacecraft with the human warmth essential to mobile living — breaking through the formal and experiential boundaries of traditional RVs to create a mobile space that embodies both futuristic vision and the spirit of freedom.

Was it the space camping aesthetic that captivated the MUSE judges?

With flowing contours and a luminous pearl-white finish, Space Camping channels the elegance of spacecraft into a vision of the future. The lighting system reinforces the narrative theme: a continuous strip of cool white light and indicator lamps shift to a tranquil blue in smart mode, echoing the technological aura of space exploration. The taillights, crafted with an ice-crystal-like transparency, subtly reference the extreme cold and vacuum of outer space — deepening the storytelling embedded in the Space Camping design.

Space Camping's exterior design

Echoing the space-travel aesthetic of its exterior design, the interior adopts a tri-color scheme, where white evokes the tangible form of the RV, black reflects the infinite expanse of space, and silver captures the motion of starlight. The main furnishings, ceiling light panels, and kitchen volumes appear to float within a cosmic void. Paired with dynamic lighting and shadows, they evoke a sense of spatial levitation — expressing the tension in postmodern design.

The next-gen RV: a complete reinvention of nomadic living

As a new species of RV envisioned for future nomadic life, Space Camping doesn’t stop at design. It redefines the journey with advanced energy systems and intelligent technologies that transform how we live on the move. Equipped with a high-efficiency solar charging system and a large-capacity battery pack, the ERV supports up to 14 days of off-grid living. As a self-powered travel trailer, its advanced all-scenario intelligent driving assistance system integrates driving support, automatic parking, and one-touch trailer hitching — greatly enhancing safety and ease of use. It also features the world-leading full-vehicle intelligent control system for RVs, enabling multimodal interaction through voice commands, mobile apps, and integrated control panels. This allows for seamless human-vehicle interaction and scenario-based smart management — freeing users’ hands and delivering a truly effortless, harmonious travel experience.

Skydream Space Camping is more than just an electric travel trailer — it is a mobile living vehicle that fuses space aesthetics, intelligent technology, and sustainable energy. It embodies Skydream’s groundbreaking exploration in the field of RV design. Building on this prototype, Skydream will launch a new-generation production model of its new-energy smart travel trailer next year. Set to debut in North America, it promises a mobile living experience defined by freedom, comfort, and imagination.

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Shanghai-based MNCs step up ESG innovation

SHANGHAI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn

The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16.

The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16.

Multinational corporations based in Shanghai are stepping up environmental, social, and governance innovation through localized practice, supported by the city’s open business environment and clear policy framework.

The trend was highlighted at the 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference held on Dec 16.

The event showcased a range of ESG cases developed by foreign-invested companies operating in Shanghai, covering areas such as the circular economy, climate action, and public welfare.

In the circular economy sector, cross-industry collaboration is helping build greener material loops. Saudi Arabian chemicals manufacturer SABIC, for instance, has applied its chemically recycled plastics, developed through its China-based cooperation, to a basketball court renovation program, in collaboration with sports flooring supplier Enlio.

In the climate and resource management field, several multinational companies have achieved measurable progress through technological innovation and localized cooperation. One of these companies is Nestle China, which is reducing emissions through precision feeding and improved manure management, while working with 36 farms across the country to advance more sustainable agricultural practices.

In the area of safety and public welfare, foreign enterprises are increasingly focusing on long-term, locally embedded programs. For example, Volvo’s Little Red Horse Safety Education Program, implemented in partnership with the Shanghai Public Service Foundation for Volunteers, reached more than 5,000 children at 41 schools in Shanghai in 2024, aiming to reduce traffic accidents involving children.

The program has also attracted participation from international teams through related training activities in China.

To further strengthen ESG development, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce released a three-year action plan in February 2024 for 2024-2026, aimed at enhancing the ESG capabilities of foreign-related enterprises and building a collaborative ESG ecosystem by 2026.

Industry data show that more than 90 percent of the 41 ESG reports collected from foreign-invested enterprises in Shanghai this year incorporate China-specific practices, indicating that localized ESG innovation has become a common approach among multinationals operating in the city.

 

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Shanghai-based MNCs step up ESG innovation

SHANGHAI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn

The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16.

The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16.

Multinational corporations based in Shanghai are stepping up environmental, social, and governance innovation through localized practice, supported by the city’s open business environment and clear policy framework.

The trend was highlighted at the 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference held on Dec 16.

The event showcased a range of ESG cases developed by foreign-invested companies operating in Shanghai, covering areas such as the circular economy, climate action, and public welfare.

In the circular economy sector, cross-industry collaboration is helping build greener material loops. Saudi Arabian chemicals manufacturer SABIC, for instance, has applied its chemically recycled plastics, developed through its China-based cooperation, to a basketball court renovation program, in collaboration with sports flooring supplier Enlio.

In the climate and resource management field, several multinational companies have achieved measurable progress through technological innovation and localized cooperation. One of these companies is Nestle China, which is reducing emissions through precision feeding and improved manure management, while working with 36 farms across the country to advance more sustainable agricultural practices.

In the area of safety and public welfare, foreign enterprises are increasingly focusing on long-term, locally embedded programs. For example, Volvo’s Little Red Horse Safety Education Program, implemented in partnership with the Shanghai Public Service Foundation for Volunteers, reached more than 5,000 children at 41 schools in Shanghai in 2024, aiming to reduce traffic accidents involving children.

The program has also attracted participation from international teams through related training activities in China.

To further strengthen ESG development, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce released a three-year action plan in February 2024 for 2024-2026, aimed at enhancing the ESG capabilities of foreign-related enterprises and building a collaborative ESG ecosystem by 2026.

Industry data show that more than 90 percent of the 41 ESG reports collected from foreign-invested enterprises in Shanghai this year incorporate China-specific practices, indicating that localized ESG innovation has become a common approach among multinationals operating in the city.

 

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BOE and UNESCO deepen cooperation in science to shape a sustainable future through foresight and action

PARIS, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BOE recently participated in two signature UNESCO events in Paris and Namibia, demonstrating its leading-edge concepts and ecosystem building capacity in global science governance and STEM education innovation. BOE is the first Chinese technology company to endorse the United Nations International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, 2024-2033.

Dialogue in Paris: contributing foresight on global science governance

As the sole industry representative from China, Si Da, Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of BOE, spoke at the Futures Workshop themed “Shaping the Futures of Science: The role of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, 2024-2033,” a parallel session of World Futures Day at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris on December 2. This session focused on reimagining the impact of science over the next 25 years and the pivotal role of the International Decade in shaping the future of science. It was widely agreed among participants that the key to scientific advances lies in translating long-term vision into sustainable strategies and actions.

Si Da pointed out that to achieve the objectives of the International Decade, it is essential to “turn foresight into long-term, sustainable strategic investment and embed corporate social responsibility into an organization’s innovation DNA.” BOE is building an integrated sustainability framework of “organization, strategy, and brand.” Its sustainability practices range from conducting educational charity initiatives to building net-zero factories to leveraging digital technology to support cultural preservation.

Initiative in Namibia: supporting UNESCO Science Clubs Network to catalyze innovation across Africa

Following the “Windows to STEM” initiative in Kenya, BOE and UNESCO are taking cooperation further. On December 5, BOE supported UNESCO in the launch of the African science clubs participating in the UNESCO Science Clubs Network in Namibia. The goal is to connect science clubs across Africa to create an open, collaborative innovation community that shares resources, thus continually inspiring younger generations to explore science. This is a key practice in advancing the International Decade’s goal of inclusive science.

In an effort to boost regional vitality, BOE is partnering with UNESCO to launch the Science Club Challenge 2026. As the initiative’s exclusive sponsor, BOE will provide winners with smart learning devices such as tablets powered by its green technology. These efforts demonstrate BOE’s steadfast support for Africa’s innovation ecosystem as a longstanding partner, and also vividly embody the concept of its sustainability brand “Open Next Earth” (ONE).

From the dialogue in Paris to ecosystem building in Africa, BOE illustrates a clear pathway to global sustainable engagement as a tech company – contributing foresight to global governance while empowering regional innovation through concrete action. BOE remains committed to working alongside UNESCO and other global partners to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

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JA SOLAR Power Talk Webinar Showcases Landmark PV Project at Borussia Dortmund’s SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

MUNICH, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, hosted a new edition of its Power Talk webinar series, spotlighting one of Europe’s most iconic solar energy projects: the photovoltaic installation at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, home of Borussia Dortmund.

 

Certified by RID as the world’s most powerful PV system on a stadium roof, the project marks a milestone in integrating PV technology into large-scale urban infrastructure. More than 11,000 JA Solar full-black modules now cover the stadium rooftop, producing over 4 GWh of clean electricity annually and cutting CO₂ emissions by around 1,700 tons annually. The installation demonstrates how high-performance PV solutions can be deployed on landmark venues while meeting stringent architectural, safety, and operational requirements.

Webinar speakers traced the project’s journey from concept to commissioning, underscoring the importance of early feasibility studies, long-term planning, and close stakeholder collaboration. They highlighted logistical and technical challenges of working at one of Europe’s busiest stadiums, where construction had to align with a packed calendar of sporting and non-sporting events, strict safety standards, and variable weather conditions.

Beyond energy generation, the installation stands as a powerful sustainability statement. With millions of visitors and viewers each year, SIGNAL IDUNA PARK offers unmatched visibility to showcase the energy transition and demonstrate how professional sports can actively support climate goals.

For JA Solar, the project is a flagship reference in delivering PV solutions for complex, high-profile environments. It illustrates the company’s ability to ensure reliable product supply and high-performance modules for demanding applications, opening new opportunities for PV integration across public infrastructure and sports venues in Europe and beyond.

The webinar featured insights from Petra Zelenická, Head of Marketing and Market Research Europe at JA Solar; Florian Demnitz, Energy Manager at Borussia Dortmund; and Christoph Kielhorn, Project Lead PMO Battery Development at RWE. The session was moderated by Gianluca Michieletto, Marketing and Social Media Manager at JA Solar.

About JA Solar

Founded in 2005, JA Solar is a global leader in PV power generation solutions, with a vertically integrated business spanning wafers, cells, modules, and energy storage. With 16 overseas subsidiaries, the company serves customers in 180 countries and regions. As of Q3 2025, JA Solar’s cumulative cell and module shipments total nearly 317 GW, supported by more than 2,000 patents and a robust global network.

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