Month: April 2026

As the official bank of the Buffalo Sabres, KeyBank partnered with the team to host three community playoff pep rallies celebrating the team’s first playoff appearance in 14 years. Through the HocKey Assists program, Sabres alumni, Sabretooth, and KeyBank and Sabres teammates visited Best Buddies, The Resource Council of WNY, and GiGi’s Playhouse to bring the excitement of playoff hockey directly to children and families across Western New York.

Each stop featured mini pep rallies, exclusive Sabres playoff giveaways, and opportunities for kids and families to interact with Sabres alumni who were part of the team’s last playoff run. Participants joined in on chants, games, and activities designed to make playoff excitement accessible and inclusive for everyone.

For KeyBank, these pep rallies reflected the heart of HocKey Assists: using the power of partnership to meet people where they are and create experiences that feel personal, inclusive, and uplifting. By bringing the playoff moment directly into nonprofit spaces, the program helped ensure that the city’s excitement was something everyone could take part in.

KeyBank is proud to stand alongside the Buffalo Sabres and our dedicated nonprofit partners through HocKey Assists, using the energy of the playoffs to connect, celebrate, and give back across Western New York. As the city rallies around our home team, KeyBank is honored to help share this historic moment with the communities that make Buffalo such a special place to call home.

• Learn more about KeyBank’s longstanding partnership with the Buffalo Sabres and commitment to the Western New York region.

• Eaton motor analytics helps predict motor and pump issues up to 30% earlier and 25% more accurately than currently available sensing solutions
• Available as an add-on to Brightlayer on-premise software, motor analytics enables smarter, more cost-effective and predictive maintenance 

PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton today introduced a new motor analytics software solution designed to help mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other industrial applications detect critical equipment issues sooner and more accurately than existing solutions – without installing additional sensors or hardware directly on the motor. By providing a comprehensive view of motor and pump health and performance, the predictive maintenance innovation empowers facility management teams to make smarter and more cost-effective maintenance decisions that drive uptime and energy efficiency.

The Eaton motor analytics utilizes motor current signature analysis (MCSA) and machine learning to predict the most common motor and pump problems months in advance. This predictive insight enables maintenance teams to prioritize interventions, minimize unplanned downtime and reduce operational risk. The solution also helps identify inefficient motors to prioritize maintenance efforts for optimized energy consumption and improved system performance.

“Electric motors are the heartbeat of mission-critical operations across nearly every industry, powering everything from pumps and compressors to conveyors and fans,” said Kevin Olikara, product and portfolio software manager at Eaton. “Our latest predictive maintenance innovation gives maintenance teams the actionable insights needed to help reduce unplanned downtime and energy waste while extending equipment life.”

Available as an add-on for any Eaton Brightlayer software for industrial customers, motor analytics features pre-built analytics and inferential sensing that can deliver valuable operational insights within hours. Compared to traditional sensor-based solutions, the Eaton approach requires less frequent maintenance and generates fewer false alarms.

To learn more, visit Eaton.com/MotorAnalytics.

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 $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact:

Regina Parundik
+1.412.559.1614
reginaparundik@eaton.com

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• Coram CVS Specialty Infusion Services transitioned to recyclable, compostable packaging for temperature-sensitive medications — replacing bulky legacy packaging with wood and paper-based insulation.
• The new innovative packaging is easier to handle, more compact, and designed to improve the patient experience, especially for those with mobility challenges.
• This change supports our enterprise-wide sustainability objectives while maintaining the same high standards for safety, reliability, care and exceptional patient experiences.

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

Coram CVS Specialty Infusion Services launched a new innovative packaging solution that supports our enterprise-wide sustainability objectives and that has been tested to perform better than current packaging. Patients have already begun receiving their temperature-sensitive medications in recyclable, paper-based packaging.

• The new packaging replaces expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as Styrofoam.

Why Coram’s sustainable packaging matters

The transition reflects our commitment to sustainability objectives and patient-centered care. The new packaging is expected to lead to increased efficiency across our business operations, logistics and workflow.

It will also help optimize the use of storage space, deliver a better experience for patients and reduce plastic use and waste. Coram provides specialty infusion and nutrition therapies for patients with chronic and complex conditions. Before this, the life-sustaining medications for these patients were typically sent in EPS coolers and packaging that are bulky and difficult for patients to maneuver, dispose of, store or recycle. The legacy materials can take many years to break down in landfills.

• Patient feedback had indicated that the old packaging wasn’t delivering the high-quality experience they expect from Coram.

“By replacing difficult-to-recycle materials with compostable and recyclable alternatives, we’re reducing waste, improving the patient experience, and removing thousands of pounds of plastic each year — a win for both patients and the planet,” says Jenny McColloch, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP, Community Impact.

• “This packaging innovation reflects our commitment to embedding sustainability across our business and advancing our Healthy 2030 impact strategy.”

How the new packaging improves patient experience

The new packaging has been rigorously tested to meet — and in many cases exceed — performance standards for temperature control and durability.

It’s compact, easier to break down, and can be recycled or composted, making it more accessible and convenient for patients, including those with mobility limitations. Much of the new packaging uses a “nested box” approach, which helps keep the delivery consolidated to a single box.

• Patients will continue to receive their medications safely and reliably. There are no changes to medication quality, delivery timelines, or pharmacy and nursing support.

What patients are saying: “The new packaging is much easier for me to manage physically. And discarding it is more convenient — and less stressful,” notes Beth Krom, a 70-year-old Coram patient in rural upstate New York and an early recipient of the new packaging.

• “Before, the boxes were really heavy — like 50 pounds — and packed with multiple ice packs and yards of bubble wrap. It was a lot to deal with every month. I only have one small garbage can permitted for the week, so breaking everything down took a lot of time and effort,” she says. “Now, the boxes are really light!”

Beth is also considering using the compostable material in her garden.

Next steps for Coram and CVS Health

Coram has implemented this packaging innovation, starting with pharmacies in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Malvern, Pennsylvania and San Diego.

“We’re exploring opportunities to extend these learnings to other segments — and build on the success of the integrated, cross-functional team that demonstrated the power of enterprise-wide collaboration to drive meaningful change,” says Tom Underkoffler, Executive Director of Logistics and Packaging.

Learn more about our sustainability efforts and how we’re improving the Coram patient experience at cvs.co/smartpack
 

There’s another storm brewing around sustainability and for those who have been tracking the topic for years, it’s a surprising one that’s dividing opinion. In the US, there’s a movement from some organizations to minimize environmental considerations for financial investments, with some states enacting regulation to keep Sustainability off the agenda. Over in Europe, the opposite is happening with companies being taken to court in the Netherlands for not being green enough, fast enough. As a result of the Energy Efficiency Act, in Germany, all organizations must report on their goals and plan to be carbon neutral, (in line with EU regulations) by 2045. As part of this, by 2030, German organizations need to have made real progress to achieving these goals.

This contrast is striking because of the amount of awareness there is for the importance of sustainability. People should be doing their bit to reduce carbon emissions and holding their organizations and governments accountable to act sustainably too. It impacts all areas; from the small-scale decisions such as buying a new laptop; to the large scale, such as what’s in an organization’s tech stack; and then macro decisions of governments and industry.

While many organizations have embraced the need to be more sustainable, here are five reasons for anyone that still needs a nudge.

Look at Existing Frameworks for Guidance

The pace of change can seem slow and cumbersome as there are so many paths to choose and many different methodologies to adhere to. Start with measurement – Scope 1, 2 and 3 to understand an organization’s individual starting point. Once there’s understanding of the situation, look at external frameworks to help reduce emissions and map progress.

There are the GRI and SASB reporting frameworks as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The CSRD strengthens the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. These new rules aim to help investors when assessing the impact that companies have on society and the environment as well as guiding organizations before making purchasing decisions . These are a good thing to ensure both companies and governments are acting in a responsible manner and working to reduce overall emissions. These frameworks also level the playing field and mean it’s largely possible to compare apples with apples.

Customers Want This

This is no longer a box ticking exercise, it has become a business level criterion for selecting suppliers. A few years ago, customers weren’t asking for information on how sustainable technology was or what can vendors/ suppliers do to help them meet their sustainability goals. However now, Everpure sees green credentials incorporated into every RFP that’s responded to. It’s not for show – it’s a key part of how decisions are being made. Global companies are telling technology suppliers that they have to adhere to certain standards, and demonstrate accurate figures for reduced energy use or they wont be considered.

Not only that but technology channel partners are developing their own practices dedicated to sustainability. The winners are going to be the ones who have developed expertise, know how to identify technology which is truly green, and can advise customers on the best path. Flash technology is one such area for data storage. Some flash solutions are engineered to be up to 85% more energy efficient and take up less space in data centers as well as requiring less power to run and cool. E-waste is another consideration – organizations should select suppliers who can significantly reduce the volume and regularity of devices sent to landfill.

The Economic Opportunities Are Huge

There will be a wave of new companies springing up to cater for a growing demand in the market to support sustainability strategies. Not only that, but the organizations who have been delivering more sustainable solutions for years will reap the benefit in terms of customer satisfaction and reducing both their and their customer’s carbon use.

As mentioned above, customers are asking for this: Sustainability goals, emissions targets, adherence to national and international standards are all being added to RFPs. Those companies who can’t prove they’re taking strides to reduce their carbon emissions or aren’t working to meet Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets will be financial losers as they are being excluded from deals already. Businesses need to start approaching Sustainability issues from all different angles. Without leaning too much on an old business trope – this is the time for out of the box thinking.

Moral Obligations

The evidence is there – the planet has exceeded 1.5 degrees of global warming across an entire year. For the sake of future generations and a healthy planet, more must be done to manage and reduce emissions and energy consumption. If not enough is done to reduce global warming, it will quickly become a more expensive problem with thousands, if not millions of displaced people who will need to permanently move. Some countries’ governments are closely monitoring false claims: in the UK, the advertising watchdog will use AI to clamp down on phony environmental claims and make it easier for organizations to select suppliers who are truly doing ‘the right thing’.

Talent Acquisition and Every Part of Sustainability

The workforce of the future do not wish to work for empty shell companies only out for profit. How an organization approaches and enacts sustainability is drawing more attention. Especially for those of the younger generation. Employees and future team members are important stakeholders who should not be overlooked when it comes to making decisions based on sustainability criteria, or the social responsibility and corporate governance aspects of Sustainability.

Riding the Storm

For many organizations, being more sustainable is an obvious choice. The evidence is there that it’s vitally important for our futures. It will create new business opportunities for innovation and growth for those who are savvy and forward looking. Recently an analyst from Barclays was calling on tech companies to play a more active role and contribute power back to the grid, for example by generating more renewable energy. If organizations and government departments all make progress, it will be easier to embrace this change and weather the storm to create a more sustainable future.

It’s Earth Day, a fitting moment to reflect on the programs that have delivered real, measurable value to American households for decades. Few initiatives can match the track record of ENERGY STAR®, the voluntary, market-driven program that has saved families money, guided smarter purchasing decisions, and supported innovation across industries.

Now, as the program transitions from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Department of Energy, there is an important opportunity to build on that success and ensure ENERGY STAR remains as strong and effective as ever.

Since its creation in 1992, ENERGY STAR has helped American consumers save more than $500 billion in energy costs. It does this not through regulations or mandates, but through partnership, bringing together government and industry to empower consumers with clear, trusted information. The result is one of the most successful public-private collaborations in U.S. history.

At LG Electronics, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful that partnership can be. We are proud to be an 11-time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, and in 2026, LG leads the industry with the most ENERGY STAR-certified washers, dryers, electric ranges and cooktops, TVs, and digital signage monitors. That leadership reflects a shared commitment: delivering products that help consumers save energy and money without sacrificing performance.

Perhaps most important is the trust ENERGY STAR has earned with consumers. Nearly 90 percent of Americans recognize the label, and about 300 million ENERGY STAR-certified products are purchased every year—nearly one million every day. That kind of recognition doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built over decades of consistent standards, credible verification, and meaningful results.

Energy efficiency also plays a critical role in advancing broader national priorities. By reducing overall electricity demand and easing strain during peak periods, programs like ENERGY STAR support grid resilience and reliability, an increasingly important factor as needs grow. This is especially relevant as emerging technologies, including AI-driven data centers, require significant and consistent power. Efficient products help ensure that America’s energy resources are used wisely, supporting economic growth and reinforcing America’s position as a global energy leader.

As the program moves to the Department of Energy, maintaining that trust and continuity is essential. Businesses depend on ENERGY STAR’s clear, consistent framework to guide product development and investment. Consumers rely on it to make informed choices that deliver long-term savings. And utilities and grid operators benefit from the reduced demand and improved efficiency the program helps drive.

This transition is an opportunity. With the DOE’s deep expertise, ENERGY STAR can continue to evolve while preserving the core principles that made it successful: voluntary participation, market-based incentives, and a relentless focus on delivering value to American families.

At LG, we look forward to working closely with DOE and industry partners to ensure a smooth transition and to maintain a robust ENERGY STAR program for years to come. The goal is simple and widely shared: helping Americans save money, strengthening our energy system, and supporting continued innovation.

WHAT?

• Comcast and Fort Bend County leaders announced a public-private partnership last November to expand broadband infrastructure in the county. The $18.9M project will bring fast, reliable fiber Internet to thousands of homes and businesses throughout Kendleton, Needville, Thompsons and Simonton by the end of 2026.

WHAT’S NEW?

• During a recent Thompsons townhall meeting, Comcast teams answered questions from residents and city and county leaders, provided updates on the construction process, and showcased construction equipment and Xfinity products to highlight the benefits of expanded broadband connectivity. Comcast Business representatives were on-site to educate residents, business owners, and city leaders on the technology solutions they have available for businesses of any size.
• Xfinity and Comcast Business services are now available in Kendleton, and parts of Needville and Thompsons.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

• The expansion is supported in part by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and reflects a strong public-private partnership focused on promoting digital opportunities in Fort Bend County’s previously unserved and underserved communities.
• This expansion delivers the full suite of Xfinity residential and Comcast Business services including affordable, fast, reliable fiber Internet options. The project will help support education, business growth, and essential online services, ensuring more residents and businesses can participate fully in the digital economy.

HOW ELSE IS COMCAST INVESTING IN FORT BEND COUNTY?

• Comcast has been a staple in Fort Bend County for more than 15 years, providing services to residents, businesses and educational institutions.
• Comcast contributed more than $45K in 2025 to help support local non-profits that make Fort Bend County stronger.
• More than 1.1M low-income residents in Fort Bend and Harris Counties have gained access to the Internet through Internet Essentials since 2011.
• Comcast partnered with Richmond Rosenberg Boys & Girls Club, Mission Bend Boys & Girls Club, and Stafford Boys & Girls Club to provide free Internet access through Lift Zones powered by Comcast Business.

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /3BL/ – While ESG momentum among GPs has rebounded this year, progress among portfolio companies has slipped, according to the new State of ESG report from Malk Partners, a company of SLR.

For LPs, ESG remains firmly central to allocation decisions. 83% of LP respondents cited that they have declined to invest with a GP primarily due to ESG concerns, and 73% have not changed their engagement with GPs on DEI in response to anti-ESG U.S. government action.

Meanwhile, following a temporary slowdown last year driven by anti-ESG U.S. government actions, ESG momentum among GPs is steadily rebuilding. The share of GPs with a dedicated ESG budget (60%) has more than doubled over the past year. Further, one-third of GPs with an ESG budget expect this budget to increase over the next year, while only 2% expect a decrease.

That said, ESG progress at the portfolio company-level has slipped. This year, a relatively smaller share of portfolio companies reported that they convene an ESG Committee (-10% year-over-year), maintain an ESG Policy (-9%), and conduct ESG Training (-7%). Furthermore, despite 71% of LPs prioritizing ESG value creation and 54% of GPs integrating ESG into portfolio value creation plans, only 23% of portfolio companies feel prepared to drive value related to ESG and an even smaller share (9%) feel prepared to quantify this value.

Max Hong, CEO at Malk, says, “ESG is a crucial financial and operational lever in private markets, particularly in today’s more challenging exit market. Yet, this year’s report highlights a growing gap between investor expectations and portfolio company readiness and capabilities to execute against these expectations. To close this gap, GPs should play a more effective sponsorship role by setting clear goals and metrics at the board level and supporting priority ESG strategies and initiatives in their portfolio companies that result in higher growth and profitability.”

Bradley Andrews, CEO at SLR, comments, “This year’s data is clear: ESG execution is now central to both capital access and portfolio value accretion. Yet, many companies are still working to build the practical capabilities investors expect. The challenge is moving from ambition to measurable progress by embedding ESG into everyday decisions and operations. Those who deliver tangible results will be best positioned to create value and build trust in today’s market.”

For a more detailed analysis of the research, download the full report: https://malk.com/esg-report/

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Notes to editors:

The report’s survey drew on responses from 80 general partners (GPs), 114 sponsor‑backed portfolio companies, and 18 limited partners (LPs) across North America and Europe.

About Malk Partners

Malk Partners (Malk) is the leading advisor to private market investors for creating and protecting value through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management and impact investing. Founded in 2009, Malk has supported many of the world’s top alternatives managers – including those in private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and private credit – by helping define ESG goals, achieve meaningful results, and guide portfolio companies in driving value creation and mitigating risks.

In October 2024, Malk was acquired by SLR, a global sustainability consultancy with over 4,500 technical consulting and strategic advisory professionals across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Canada, North America and Latin America. Combining this global footprint with rich technical expertise and deep strategic knowledge, Malk can leverage expanded capabilities and resources to deliver world-class ESG strategies for its clients. Together, we bring a shared purpose of ‘Making Sustainability Happen,’ supporting businesses and investors across diverse industries and project life cycles.

For more information, please visit: www.malk.com

About SLR

SLR is a leading global environmental and advisory consultancy, with a team of 5,000+ talented professionals operating from a network of offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Our purpose – Making Sustainability Happen – means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last. Our team of scientists, engineers, economists, data modellers, and technicians work across our clients’ full sustainability journeys, from strategy through to on-the-ground project planning, execution and ongoing operations, all supported by robust data and science-based modelling.

Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, SLR specialises in the energy, mining, finance, industry & technology, government & infrastructure, and built environment sectors. Operating across more than 50+ technical disciplines, we’re helping a growing base of business, regulatory and government clients navigate the ever-shifting context of sustainable business.

Find out more about SLR: www.slrconsulting.com