Month: April 2026

April 22, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has published a new resource: “Engaging the Value Chain for Scope 3 Decarbonization: Four Principles to Guide Targeted and Systemic Action.” The paper aims to support companies in driving significant change in Scope 3 emissions amid competing priorities and resource constraints. The paper is available here.

“Sustainability and procurement leaders are looking for more effective supplier engagement strategies to achieve meaningful reductions upstream and downstream,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder of G&A Institute. “Scope 3 is historically a very challenging area for decarbonization, because of the size and complexity of most value chains. No single company can reduce Scope 3 emissions alone, and this has been a roadblock for many companies. Our experience has shown that the most needle-moving efforts are born from strategic collaboration – more companies should be investing to align with the principles we outline, for both optimization and resilience.”

G&A’s resource paper details four principles to driving change through value chain engagement:

• Building capacity internally and for suppliers
• Building alliances to tackle shared challenges
• Building incentives to support behavior change
• Building solutions through large-scale collaboration

“Scope 3 emissions represent the greatest opportunity for corporate decarbonization,” Coppola added. “G&A is available to help companies implement strategies that will build more resilient supply chains, stronger customer relationships, and competitive advantages in an increasingly carbon-conscious market.”

G&A also released articles with expanded discussion of each principle:

• Engaging the Value Chain for Decarbonization: Building Alliances
• Engaging the Value Chain for Decarbonization: Building Incentives
• Engaging the Value Chain for Decarbonization: Building Solutions

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A) is a New York–based sustainability consulting and research firm with deep advisory experience supporting corporate leaders and investors in integrating sustainability into governance, risk, enterprise performance, and evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations. Backed by rigorous disclosure research and one of the industry’s most comprehensive benchmarking databases, we deliver insight that strengthens transparency, enhances competitiveness, and drives measurable return on investment.

More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

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Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com

More than 100 local high school students gained a behind-the-scenes look at careers in live entertainment when AEG Presents and Goldenvoice hosted a career exposure day at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA on April 15, 2026.

Held in partnership with the Mobius Conference, a two-day program exploring art, culture, and politics, the program was designed to help students interested in production and creative industries translate their passions with real-world career pathways. The immersive experience began at the “Party In My Living Room” activation, where students participated in a production-focused walkthrough and worked alongside producers in the studio to create original beats.

The day included a series of panel discussions featuring industry leaders who shared candid insights into their professional journeys and the technical expertise to produce world-class events.

Panelists included Anne Buovolo, Production Manager for Goldenvoice, Patrick Fontenette, Production Manager for AEG Presents, Taran Cornejo, Director of Marketing for AEG Presents, and AEG Presents Account Executive Sophie Webb. The discussion was moderated by AEG Presents’ Twana Simmons.

In addition to the panel, students took part in a student-led discussion focused on mental health, followed by a keynote from Keanna KJ Rose Henson, Author, Grammy Award Winning Artist Development & Performance Expert. Students also participated in a dance activation led by celebrity choreographer Dayne Sempert. Together, these hands-on experiences were designed to demystify the live entertainment industry and equip students with practical tools to navigate the workforce after graduation.

Each Earth Day, global conversation around climate action sharpens. For the trade and logistics sector, the question is no longer whether to act, but how quickly meaningful, scalable solutions can be delivered.

Across the Americas, DP World is answering that call. Through clean energy innovation, ecosystem protection, and measurable emissions reductions, teams across the Americas are embedding environmental stewardship into the core of how trade moves.

Decarbonizing Operations: From Hydrogen to Electrification

DP World is accelerating the shift away from diesel-dependent operations, deploying both next-generation technologies and proven electrification strategies.

In Canada, DP World piloted a hydrogen fuel cell-powered crane at the Port of Vancouver, a breakthrough initiative that signals the potential for zero-emission cargo handling equipment at scale.

Across Latin America, decarbonization is already delivering measurable results:

• In Brazil, DP World electrified 13 rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes at the Port of Santos, cutting diesel consumption by up to 60% and significantly reducing emissions
• In the Dominican Republic, an on-site 5,120-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic plant is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 3,527 tons annually. The installation will also increase the share of the site’s energy generated from on-site solar to 10%, reducing reliance on fossil-based power.
• In Peru, DP World’s Callao terminal reduced its carbon footprint by approximately 22%, even as cargo volumes increased. This was driven by a multi-phase electrification program, including the deployment of three electric pickup trucks, five forklifts, 20 internal transfer vehicles (ITVs), and 12 electric rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs), alongside the installation of charging stations and a busbar system. In parallel, 10 RTGs from the terminal’s existing fleet were retrofitted for 100% electric operation.
• In Peru, DP World is advancing zero-emission landside logistics. Its growing fleet of electric trucks at the Port of Callao has already completed the equivalent of 18 round-the-world trips with zero emissions, demonstrating how decarbonization can extend beyond the terminal gate and across the supply chain.

Together, these efforts reflect a regional strategy that combines innovation with scale – deploying solutions that are both forward-looking and immediately impactful.

Protecting Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Operating at the intersection of trade and nature, DP World is also advancing solutions that protect biodiversity across coastal regions.

At DP World’s Prince Rupert terminal in Canada, a partnership was formed with Ocean Wise to support whale protection through the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS) — a real-time tool that helps vessels reduce the risk of ship strikes and underwater noise disruption.

Across Latin America, similar ecosystem-focused initiatives are delivering impact at scale:

• In Ecuador, DP World helped place more than 900 hectares of mangroves under community stewardship, protecting critical coastal ecosystems and strengthening marine biodiversity. The company is also piloting innovative “Living Seawalls,” a nature-based solution designed to enhance marine biodiversity along port infrastructure. By integrating specially designed habitat panels into seawalls, the initiative helps restore marine ecosystems in urbanized coastal environments while reinforcing climate resilience.
• In the Dominican Republic, ongoing mangrove restoration and watershed projects are enhancing climate resilience and water security. Across Latin America, mangrove restoration and watershed protection initiatives are strengthening natural defenses against climate impacts — supporting both biodiversity and the long-term resilience of trade-critical coastal infrastructure.
• In Brazil, environmental investments include mangrove conservation, biomass reuse, and waste reduction programs. DP World’s Santos terminal was the first in Brazil – and within the DP World network – to implement a “Zero Landfill” program, converting non-recyclable waste into sustainable energy using technologies such as RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel). Since its 2022 launch, the program has diverted 2,000 tons of solid waste from landfills, some of the most carbon-intensive destinations.

These efforts underscore a shared understanding: resilient supply chains depend on healthy ecosystems.

Scaling Cleaner Energy and Circular Solutions

Beyond equipment and infrastructure, DP World is working with partners to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy across port ecosystems.

In Canada, DP World’s participation in the Green Marine environmental certification program continues to drive measurable improvements in emissions, water quality, and environmental performance, while its support of the eco-diesel initiative in Prince Rupert drives adoption of lower-carbon fuels across port operations.

In Latin America, this same commitment is reflected in:

• 100% renewable electricity operations in Chile, making DP World’s Lirquén terminal the first port in South America powered entirely by renewable energy.
• Enabling the region’s broader energy transition by facilitating the transport of critical components such as wind turbines and electric bus fleets through DP World terminals – supporting the growth of renewable energy and clean mobility markets across Latin America.
• Advancing circular economy practices, from biomass reuse to waste diversion, helping reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency, reinforcing DP World’s commitment to low-waste port ecosystems.

By aligning operational performance with energy transition goals, DP World is helping build lower-carbon supply chains across the hemisphere.

Marking Earth Day with Measurable Progress

Earth Day is ultimately about accountability and progress.

Across the Americas, DP World is demonstrating what that progress looks like in practice: lower emissions, cleaner energy, protected ecosystems, and partnerships that scale impact.

As global trade continues to evolve, DP World’s approach is clear: build supply chains that not only move goods efficiently, but also protect the natural systems that make trade possible.

Learn more about DP World’s Canada impact

Learn more about DP World’s Latin America impact

Each Earth Day, global conversation around climate action sharpens. For the trade and logistics sector, the question is no longer whether to act, but how quickly meaningful, scalable solutions can be delivered.

Across the Americas, DP World is answering that call. Through clean energy innovation, ecosystem protection, and measurable emissions reductions, teams across the Americas are embedding environmental stewardship into the core of how trade moves.

Decarbonizing Operations: From Hydrogen to Electrification

DP World is accelerating the shift away from diesel-dependent operations, deploying both next-generation technologies and proven electrification strategies.

In Canada, DP World piloted a hydrogen fuel cell-powered crane at the Port of Vancouver, a breakthrough initiative that signals the potential for zero-emission cargo handling equipment at scale.

Across Latin America, decarbonization is already delivering measurable results:

• In Brazil, DP World electrified 13 rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes at the Port of Santos, cutting diesel consumption by up to 60% and significantly reducing emissions
• In the Dominican Republic, an on-site 5,120-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic plant is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 3,527 tons annually. The installation will also increase the share of the site’s energy generated from on-site solar to 10%, reducing reliance on fossil-based power.
• In Peru, DP World’s Callao terminal reduced its carbon footprint by approximately 22%, even as cargo volumes increased. This was driven by a multi-phase electrification program, including the deployment of three electric pickup trucks, five forklifts, 20 internal transfer vehicles (ITVs), and 12 electric rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs), alongside the installation of charging stations and a busbar system. In parallel, 10 RTGs from the terminal’s existing fleet were retrofitted for 100% electric operation.
• In Peru, DP World is advancing zero-emission landside logistics. Its growing fleet of electric trucks at the Port of Callao has already completed the equivalent of 18 round-the-world trips with zero emissions, demonstrating how decarbonization can extend beyond the terminal gate and across the supply chain.

Together, these efforts reflect a regional strategy that combines innovation with scale – deploying solutions that are both forward-looking and immediately impactful.

Protecting Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Operating at the intersection of trade and nature, DP World is also advancing solutions that protect biodiversity across coastal regions.

At DP World’s Prince Rupert terminal in Canada, a partnership was formed with Ocean Wise to support whale protection through the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS) — a real-time tool that helps vessels reduce the risk of ship strikes and underwater noise disruption.

Across Latin America, similar ecosystem-focused initiatives are delivering impact at scale:

• In Ecuador, DP World helped place more than 900 hectares of mangroves under community stewardship, protecting critical coastal ecosystems and strengthening marine biodiversity. The company is also piloting innovative “Living Seawalls,” a nature-based solution designed to enhance marine biodiversity along port infrastructure. By integrating specially designed habitat panels into seawalls, the initiative helps restore marine ecosystems in urbanized coastal environments while reinforcing climate resilience.
• In the Dominican Republic, ongoing mangrove restoration and watershed projects are enhancing climate resilience and water security. Across Latin America, mangrove restoration and watershed protection initiatives are strengthening natural defenses against climate impacts — supporting both biodiversity and the long-term resilience of trade-critical coastal infrastructure.
• In Brazil, environmental investments include mangrove conservation, biomass reuse, and waste reduction programs. DP World’s Santos terminal was the first in Brazil – and within the DP World network – to implement a “Zero Landfill” program, converting non-recyclable waste into sustainable energy using technologies such as RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel). Since its 2022 launch, the program has diverted 2,000 tons of solid waste from landfills, some of the most carbon-intensive destinations.

These efforts underscore a shared understanding: resilient supply chains depend on healthy ecosystems.

Scaling Cleaner Energy and Circular Solutions

Beyond equipment and infrastructure, DP World is working with partners to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy across port ecosystems.

In Canada, DP World’s participation in the Green Marine environmental certification program continues to drive measurable improvements in emissions, water quality, and environmental performance, while its support of the eco-diesel initiative in Prince Rupert drives adoption of lower-carbon fuels across port operations.

In Latin America, this same commitment is reflected in:

• 100% renewable electricity operations in Chile, making DP World’s Lirquén terminal the first port in South America powered entirely by renewable energy.
• Enabling the region’s broader energy transition by facilitating the transport of critical components such as wind turbines and electric bus fleets through DP World terminals – supporting the growth of renewable energy and clean mobility markets across Latin America.
• Advancing circular economy practices, from biomass reuse to waste diversion, helping reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency, reinforcing DP World’s commitment to low-waste port ecosystems.

By aligning operational performance with energy transition goals, DP World is helping build lower-carbon supply chains across the hemisphere.

Marking Earth Day with Measurable Progress

Earth Day is ultimately about accountability and progress.

Across the Americas, DP World is demonstrating what that progress looks like in practice: lower emissions, cleaner energy, protected ecosystems, and partnerships that scale impact.

As global trade continues to evolve, DP World’s approach is clear: build supply chains that not only move goods efficiently, but also protect the natural systems that make trade possible.

Learn more about DP World’s Canada impact

Learn more about DP World’s Latin America impact

by Kitty Broihier

Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

Maybe you’ve never given your liver a second thought. But there’s a good chance you’ve seen social media posts and videos that have you wondering if yours is ok. Please don’t rush out and buy some random liver detox potion “just in case.” Instead, take a minute to read up on what you need to know about your amazing liver and how to keep this largest internal organ in good shape.

Meet Your Liver

Your liver is a workaholic. Out of the hundreds of jobs it does, the biggest is to filter your blood—about 22 gallons every hour. Its other functions support metabolism, immunity, digestion, and detoxification. Here are some examples of what your liver is up to day in and day out: 

• Producing bile, which helps break down fats in the small intestine
• Producing cholesterol and proteins that transport fats around the body
• Storing excess glucose as glycogen for when that energy is needed
• Regulating blood clotting
• Storing fat-soluble vitamins
• Metabolizing or detoxifying harmful substances from the body, such as drugs and toxins

Liver Disease Basics

As important to health as the liver is, it makes sense to take care of it as best you can. Of course, not all liver diseases are improved with a healthy diet. Some liver diseases are genetic or the result of an autoimmune condition, virus, or injury. However, fat accumulation in the liver (often referred to as a “fatty liver”) is related to lifestyle. Heavy alcohol consumption, for example, can cause one type of fatty liver. Another used to be called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and is now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). High cholesterol, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes all link to MASLD.

MASLD is the most common liver disease worldwide, and that’s what we’re focusing on here. Eating a healthy diet and exercising doesn’t guarantee you won’t get liver disease. But taking steps toward prevention can help correct common characteristics among people with fatty liver, including insulin resistance, inflammation, elevated blood fats, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. 

What Is a Liver-Friendly Diet?

First, let me share what a liver-friendly eating plan isn’t. It isn’t something that relies on liver “cleanses,” “flushes,” or pricey supplements. A diet that’s healthy for your liver includes plenty of whole foods that support liver function. You’ll eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and seafood (especially those high in omega-3 fatty acids). And you’ll drink coffee and green tea, along with lots of water. What you’ll avoid is fast foods, highly processed foods, added sugars, and alcohol. If you recognize this as being a lot like the Mediterranean diet, you’re right!

Foods for a Healthy Liver

A nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating style supports liver function by helping to correct the conditions that contribute to fatty liver development. This type of diet works for liver health because it:

Provides plenty of polyphenols — these antioxidants can help prevent MASLD by lowering inflammation, boosting insulin sensitivity, and decreasing fat accumulation. Good sources of polyphenols include:

• Berries
• Nuts and seeds
• Dark chocolate/cacao
• 100% whole grain wheat or rye
• Dark, leafy greens
• Dried herbs and spices
• Coffee and green/black tea

Fights chronic inflammation — by supplying natural compounds that help dampen inflammatory responses while also limiting foods known to contribute to inflammation. An anti-inflammatory eating plan is rich in fiber and nutrients, while low in saturated fats, sugar, and red/processed meat.

Helps with weight management — getting to (and maintaining) a healthy weight is a main focus for preventing and treating MASLD. A Mediterranean eating style is a great choice of eating plan for liver support. It’s a healthy and sustainable way to lose weight. And it emphasizes many of the same foods that aid liver function, too.

Looking for Recipe Ideas?

If you’re feeling stuck for ideas about recipes that are suitable for liver health, check out the collection of Mediterranean-inspired recipes on the Guiding Stars website (enter “Mediterranean” into the search box). The Mediterranean Antipasto Tuna Salad is an easy and economical favorite of mine, and perfect for upcoming warmer weather.

About Guiding Stars

Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores, in Circana’ Attribute Marketplace, and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.

*Mediterranean Chicken Salad – 2 Guiding Stars

by Kitty Broihier

Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

Maybe you’ve never given your liver a second thought. But there’s a good chance you’ve seen social media posts and videos that have you wondering if yours is ok. Please don’t rush out and buy some random liver detox potion “just in case.” Instead, take a minute to read up on what you need to know about your amazing liver and how to keep this largest internal organ in good shape.

Meet Your Liver

Your liver is a workaholic. Out of the hundreds of jobs it does, the biggest is to filter your blood—about 22 gallons every hour. Its other functions support metabolism, immunity, digestion, and detoxification. Here are some examples of what your liver is up to day in and day out: 

• Producing bile, which helps break down fats in the small intestine
• Producing cholesterol and proteins that transport fats around the body
• Storing excess glucose as glycogen for when that energy is needed
• Regulating blood clotting
• Storing fat-soluble vitamins
• Metabolizing or detoxifying harmful substances from the body, such as drugs and toxins

Liver Disease Basics

As important to health as the liver is, it makes sense to take care of it as best you can. Of course, not all liver diseases are improved with a healthy diet. Some liver diseases are genetic or the result of an autoimmune condition, virus, or injury. However, fat accumulation in the liver (often referred to as a “fatty liver”) is related to lifestyle. Heavy alcohol consumption, for example, can cause one type of fatty liver. Another used to be called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and is now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). High cholesterol, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes all link to MASLD.

MASLD is the most common liver disease worldwide, and that’s what we’re focusing on here. Eating a healthy diet and exercising doesn’t guarantee you won’t get liver disease. But taking steps toward prevention can help correct common characteristics among people with fatty liver, including insulin resistance, inflammation, elevated blood fats, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. 

What Is a Liver-Friendly Diet?

First, let me share what a liver-friendly eating plan isn’t. It isn’t something that relies on liver “cleanses,” “flushes,” or pricey supplements. A diet that’s healthy for your liver includes plenty of whole foods that support liver function. You’ll eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and seafood (especially those high in omega-3 fatty acids). And you’ll drink coffee and green tea, along with lots of water. What you’ll avoid is fast foods, highly processed foods, added sugars, and alcohol. If you recognize this as being a lot like the Mediterranean diet, you’re right!

Foods for a Healthy Liver

A nutrient-dense, plant-forward eating style supports liver function by helping to correct the conditions that contribute to fatty liver development. This type of diet works for liver health because it:

Provides plenty of polyphenols — these antioxidants can help prevent MASLD by lowering inflammation, boosting insulin sensitivity, and decreasing fat accumulation. Good sources of polyphenols include:

• Berries
• Nuts and seeds
• Dark chocolate/cacao
• 100% whole grain wheat or rye
• Dark, leafy greens
• Dried herbs and spices
• Coffee and green/black tea

Fights chronic inflammation — by supplying natural compounds that help dampen inflammatory responses while also limiting foods known to contribute to inflammation. An anti-inflammatory eating plan is rich in fiber and nutrients, while low in saturated fats, sugar, and red/processed meat.

Helps with weight management — getting to (and maintaining) a healthy weight is a main focus for preventing and treating MASLD. A Mediterranean eating style is a great choice of eating plan for liver support. It’s a healthy and sustainable way to lose weight. And it emphasizes many of the same foods that aid liver function, too.

Looking for Recipe Ideas?

If you’re feeling stuck for ideas about recipes that are suitable for liver health, check out the collection of Mediterranean-inspired recipes on the Guiding Stars website (enter “Mediterranean” into the search box). The Mediterranean Antipasto Tuna Salad is an easy and economical favorite of mine, and perfect for upcoming warmer weather.

About Guiding Stars

Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores, in Circana’ Attribute Marketplace, and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.

*Mediterranean Chicken Salad – 2 Guiding Stars