Month: June 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 3, 2026 /3BL/ – DP World has been recognized with a 2026 Blue Circle Award by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA), earning distinction in the Energy Action Program category for its ongoing efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions across its terminal operations in Vancouver and Fraser Surrey.

The VFPA’s Energy Action Program, launched in partnership with BC Hydro, supports terminal operators and tena nts in implementing energy conservation initiatives across port lands. Since its inception, the program has helped deliver more than 80 energy conservation projects, generating over 135 gigawatt-hours of energy impact — enough to power more than 15,500 homes annually.

The annual Blue Circle Awards celebrate terminals, tenants, marine operators, and shipping and cruise lines operating at the Port of Vancouver that demonstrate environmental leadership through initiatives focused on energy conservation, emissions reduction, and sustainability innovation.

The recognition marks the third consecutive year that DP World’s Vancouver terminal has received a Blue Circle Award and the second consecutive year for DP World Fraser Surrey, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous improvement across its Canadian operations.

In a VFPA media statement, Peter Xotta, President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, said: “Those operating at the Port of Vancouver are showing that growing trade and environmental leadership can go hand in hand. Our Blue Circle Awards recognize port partners who are embracing environmentally responsible trade and driving real progress. The work the port community is pioneering today to move more goods and people in a more sustainable way will benefit us all for generations to come.”

Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said: “Receiving a Blue Circle Award is a meaningful recognition of the work our teams are doing every day to advance more sustainable operations across our Canadian terminals. This continued recognition reflects our long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence. As global supply chains continue to evolve, we remain focused on investing in technologies and initiatives that reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and help build a more resilient and sustainable trade ecosystem for Canada’s future.”

DP World has continued to prioritize sustainability throughout its Canadian operations, including investments in lower-emission equipment, operational efficiencies, and infrastructure improvements that support the decarbonization of global trade.

The 2026 Blue Circle Awards were presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority on June 3, 2026, recognizing organizations that are helping move Canada’s trade more sustainably while protecting the environment.

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About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW.

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

For more than 20 years, Dr. Heather Bittner Fagan has been practicing and teaching family medicine in Claymont, Delaware, a medically underserved area where disparities in cancer outcomes mirror those in communities across the country. But her influence extends far beyond a single exam room. Through nationally recognized research and leadership at the intersection of primary care and cancer prevention, Dr. Fagan has helped shape how regular cancer screening reaches patients who have may have otherwise been left behind.

A family physician grounded in cancer prevention

A practicing family physician, Dr. Fagan has built her career on a simple but powerful idea: Primary care doctors are important, trusted messengers within vulnerable populations.

“The data and our experience tell us that patients really listen to their primary care doctors — they trust us,” Dr. Fagan said. “Cancer prevention is a team sport. We need to work together, within and outside of patient visits and across specialties, to do everything we can to help all of our patients access evidence-based screening. Working together, we can create more birthdays.”

That philosophy has guided a national body of research examining how evidence‑based screening guidelines can be translated into real‑world primary care practice. Dr. Fagan has published extensively in leading peer‑reviewed journals with studies that look at simple, practical ways primary care doctors can help more patients get screened for cancer, such as guiding patients through the process, having clearer conversations about screening and making it easier to fit screenings into routine care.

It is because of her work to help improve cancer screening rates across the country that Dr. Fagan has been honored as an Aflac Check for Cancer Champion.

Influencing care guidelines within the community and across the country

Colleagues describe Dr. Fagan as a bridge‑builder — someone fluent in both the language of frontline care and national policy. She is firmly rooted in her community-based practice in Claymont, but her reach extends far beyond that.

One of Dr. Fagan’s most influential areas of research has been around lung cancer screening, a lifesaving tool that remains underused nationwide with national screening rates remaining low — only about 1 in 5 eligible individuals (18.7%) in the U.S. are up to date with this important screening, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Fagan’s work has tackled that gap head on, studying practical strategies like helping patients make decisions over the phone and finding ways for primary care teams to lead outreach efforts.

Her expertise led to her selection as a consultant to the American Cancer Society, where she provides input on the organization’s lung cancer screening guidelines. In that role, she helped ensure that evolving recommendations were not only scientifically rigorous but also feasible in everyday primary care settings, particularly those serving vulnerable populations. Dr. Fagan has also served as an invited member of the National Lung Cancer Roundtable, further amplifying the voice of primary care in national cancer prevention conversations.

It is her dual role — as clinician and researcher — that has made her work both credible and impactful. And in recognition of this leadership, Dr. Fagan has received numerous honors, including the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Control Career Development Award, a distinction reserved for emerging national leaders in cancer prevention and control.

As cancer prevention continues to evolve, Dr. Fagan remains focused on the same throughline that has defined her career: equity. By looking at the daily realities of primary care, she has helped ensure that advances in cancer screening and early detection are not limited to those with the fewest barriers, but extended to communities that are in great need. And that makes her a true Aflac Check for Cancer Champion.

The Check for Cancer Champions program is part of Aflac’s Check for Cancer initiative, a bold, national movement to increase cancer screenings by 10% over 10 years. Learn more about the Check for Cancer movement by visiting Aflac.com/CheckForCancer.

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Éxito en el mercado de productos certificados de madera y pulpa: Certificación FSC de Cadena de Custodia con SCS Global Services

22 de junio de 2026

11:00 a. m. CST | 12:00 p. m. ET | 9:00 a. m. PT

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Lizbeth Ruiz, gestora de cuentas internacionales de SCS Global Services, y Rafael Ferreiro, especialista técnico en cadenas de custodia, junto con Israel Martinez de BIO PAPPEL, tratarán los siguientes temas:

– Qué diferencia al FSC de otras certificaciones
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Meet Tim Mawby, a Principal ESG Consultant at Antea Group UK!

Tim Mawby

• Practice Area: ESG
• Area of expertise: Energy & Carbon
• About Me in 140 Characters: I’m a Principal ESG Consultant keen on supporting anyone who is looking to continue or get started with their energy, carbon and net-zero journey.
• Favourite Thing about Being an ESG Practitioner: The range of clients! As anyone can strive to improve their carbon footprint, no two days are the same.

What is the most interesting project you’ve ever worked on? 

I’ve worked with a virtual reality company in estimating the emissions savings associated with the creation of a VR car showroom as opposed to the construction and operation of an actual showroom. Definitely something different!

What’s your favorite part of your job? 

Working with a wide range of clients and getting stuck into the numbers to find creative ways to help them reduce their emissions.

What do you consider your biggest professional achievement so far? 

Achieving my ESOS Lead Assessor status and helping over 50 large businesses with their ESOS compliance and energy reduction plans.

Just for Fun…

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? 

Either a footballer or a cricketer, I keep on telling myself that there’s still a chance…

If you had one month off, where would you go or what would you do? 

You’d find me in South Africa or the Caribbean, following the England cricket team in the sun.

If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Anything Italian. I could live on any type of pasta or pizza.

June 3, 2026 /3BL/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Houston Methodist to its Healthcare Facility Advisory Board (HFAB).

Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area.

“Houston Methodist has been a strong partner of HPRC for many years now,” shared Tracy Taszarek, Executive Director of HPRC and facilitator of HFAB. “Their support has been crucial to our Houston Healthcare Plastics Regional Recycling Initiative, and we are thrilled to welcome them as an official advisory board member and to further our collaboration.”

Houston Healthcare Plastics Regional Recycling Initiative began in 2024 with the goal of establishing a regional healthcare plastics recycling program in Houston. It is a collaborative effort with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) and the Vinyl Institute, starting with the Houston Methodist healthcare network. The goal is to create a model program that showcases effective collaboration and responsible plastic recycling practices within a network of hospitals that can serve as a blueprint for other regions.

“I’m honored to join the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council’s Hospital Facility Advisory Board and represent Houston Methodist in advancing sustainable healthcare practices,” said Jason Fischer, director of the office of sustainability at Houston Methodist. “We are strengthening recycling and landfill diversion efforts through collaborative partnerships to drive meaningful impact. A practical hospital recycling playbook will be key to scaling solutions and advancing circularity. While progress has been made to reduce plastic use, more work is needed to improve recyclability and invest in new materials. Together, we can build a more sustainable healthcare system.”

In their role on the Healthcare Facility Advisory Board, Houston Methodist will help provide additional perspective into hospital barriers to recycling, share advice to support HPRC’s mission and vision, offer insights on how HPRC can better enable plastics recycling, and identify high value needs and opportunities for action.

About HPRC

HPRC is a private technical coalition of industry peers across healthcare, recycling, and waste management industries seeking to improve the recyclability of plastic products within healthcare. Made up of more than 30 brand-leading and globally recognized members, HPRC explores ways to enhance the economics, efficiency, and ultimately the quality and quantity of healthcare plastics collected for recycling in support of a circular plastics economy. HPRC is active across the United States and Europe working with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in industry events and forums. For more information, visit www.hprc.org and follow HPRC on LinkedIn.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy partnered with the Kids Mental Health Foundation, with support from Purina, students from Ambler Avenue Elementary to Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday, May 20th for an immersive youth-focused mental health experience.

The program featured a conversation with LA Galaxy defender Chris Rindov alongside a licensed mental health professional. Together they created an open dialogue for students, addressing topics such as managing expectations, coping with pressure, and maintaining emotional balance both on and off the field.

By sharing his own experiences as a professional athlete, Rindov helped demystify mental health challenges, reinforcing that seeking support and building healthy habits are critical to success at every stage of life.

Following the discussion, students participated in hands-on activities designed to promote mindfulness and stress management. These included guided body scan exercise and small-group breakout sessions, and interactive sessions where participants developed personalized stress management plans. Students also created kindness cards for their peers, reinforcing themes of connection as an essential component of mental wellbeing.

“We’re proud to create a space where young people feel supported and empowered to talk about their mental health,” said Mariah Rodriguez, Manager, Community Relations and LA Galaxy Foundation. “By bringing together partners, players and students, we can help normalize these conversations and provide tools that make a lasting impact.”

The event underscores the LA Galaxy Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing youth mental health through meaningful community engagement. By leveraging the influence of professional athletes and trusted partners, the program aims to normalize conversations around mental health and equip young people with practical tools to navigate challenges with confidence.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation plays a vital role in this effort, working to improve the mental well-being of children by providing accessible resources, educational programs, and research-backed tools for families, educators, and communities. To learn more about the organization, click here.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy partnered with the Kids Mental Health Foundation, with support from Purina, students from Ambler Avenue Elementary to Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday, May 20th for an immersive youth-focused mental health experience.

The program featured a conversation with LA Galaxy defender Chris Rindov alongside a licensed mental health professional. Together they created an open dialogue for students, addressing topics such as managing expectations, coping with pressure, and maintaining emotional balance both on and off the field.

By sharing his own experiences as a professional athlete, Rindov helped demystify mental health challenges, reinforcing that seeking support and building healthy habits are critical to success at every stage of life.

Following the discussion, students participated in hands-on activities designed to promote mindfulness and stress management. These included guided body scan exercise and small-group breakout sessions, and interactive sessions where participants developed personalized stress management plans. Students also created kindness cards for their peers, reinforcing themes of connection as an essential component of mental wellbeing.

“We’re proud to create a space where young people feel supported and empowered to talk about their mental health,” said Mariah Rodriguez, Manager, Community Relations and LA Galaxy Foundation. “By bringing together partners, players and students, we can help normalize these conversations and provide tools that make a lasting impact.”

The event underscores the LA Galaxy Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing youth mental health through meaningful community engagement. By leveraging the influence of professional athletes and trusted partners, the program aims to normalize conversations around mental health and equip young people with practical tools to navigate challenges with confidence.

The Kids Mental Health Foundation plays a vital role in this effort, working to improve the mental well-being of children by providing accessible resources, educational programs, and research-backed tools for families, educators, and communities. To learn more about the organization, click here.

NEW YORK, June 3, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a resource paper to help tech suppliers meet the climate and clean energy expectations of their customers. The new resource is available through G&A’s research hub.

Large technology companies such as Microsoft have set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which require drastically reducing emissions in their supply chains. To drive progress, Microsoft’s data systems differentiate suppliers based on emissions performance. MSFT’s peers Apple, Google, and Meta also outline specific supplier requirements to help achieve their respective climate targets.

G&A’s analysts have identified major types of climate requirements that large tech companies have issued to their suppliers, and the associated industry standard. These include:

• Providing GHG inventories: Suppliers are expected to publicly disclose annual Scopes 1, 2, and sometimes Scope 3 emissions. Google and others ask for disclosure to include energy consumption as well.
• Achieving GHG reduction: Suppliers need to follow an emissions reduction goal, in some cases in line with one set by the customer – like Microsoft’s requirement to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 for the suppliers’ production associated with MSFT.
• Switching to clean energy: Tech customers are asking their suppliers to ensure only clean energy is used in producing their goods and services. Apple has instructed major manufacturing and logistics partners to decarbonize their entire Apple footprint by 2030, including all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions associated with Apple production.

The new publication provides a recommended roadmap to help tech suppliers meet these expectations and avoid common pitfalls.

“Scope 3 emissions generally comprise 70-90% of a company’s carbon footprint, but for large tech companies the percentage is even higher, with Microsoft at over 97%,” said Louis D. Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “Even as large tech companies navigate their own evolving climate strategies, their supply chain requirements and deadlines remain firmly in place — and Scope 3 is one of the most powerful levers they have left to pull.”

Coppola also encouraged companies aiming to introduce themselves as suppliers or strengthen their current position: “Suppliers that can meet customer expectations for emissions reduction and clean energy transitions are well positioned as stand-out partners for big tech companies seeking to lead on climate action and clean energy.”

This year marks a deadline for Meta’s emissions-heavy suppliers to set a science-aligned GHG reduction target, closely followed by clean energy deadlines in 2029 (Google) and 2030 (Microsoft) as well as Microsoft’s 55% emissions reduction goal. With these timelines now upon us or coming up quickly, suppliers should act now.

“G&A is available to help big tech suppliers and suppliers to other industries put in place programs to meet customer expectations,” said Coppola. “Companies that integrate climate practices into their core business strategy ensure continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness.”

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.

G&A has published numerous research papers, issue briefs, and quick reference guides covering global sustainability reporting regulations and frameworks, including the CSRD, ISSB standards, and other emerging mandates.

For more information, visit G&A Institute.

Media Contact:
Louis D. Coppola
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14
Email: lcoppola@ga-institute.com

NEW YORK, June 3, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a resource paper to help tech suppliers meet the climate and clean energy expectations of their customers. The new resource is available through G&A’s research hub.

Large technology companies such as Microsoft have set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which require drastically reducing emissions in their supply chains. To drive progress, Microsoft’s data systems differentiate suppliers based on emissions performance. MSFT’s peers Apple, Google, and Meta also outline specific supplier requirements to help achieve their respective climate targets.

G&A’s analysts have identified major types of climate requirements that large tech companies have issued to their suppliers, and the associated industry standard. These include:

• Providing GHG inventories: Suppliers are expected to publicly disclose annual Scopes 1, 2, and sometimes Scope 3 emissions. Google and others ask for disclosure to include energy consumption as well.
• Achieving GHG reduction: Suppliers need to follow an emissions reduction goal, in some cases in line with one set by the customer – like Microsoft’s requirement to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 for the suppliers’ production associated with MSFT.
• Switching to clean energy: Tech customers are asking their suppliers to ensure only clean energy is used in producing their goods and services. Apple has instructed major manufacturing and logistics partners to decarbonize their entire Apple footprint by 2030, including all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions associated with Apple production.

The new publication provides a recommended roadmap to help tech suppliers meet these expectations and avoid common pitfalls.

“Scope 3 emissions generally comprise 70-90% of a company’s carbon footprint, but for large tech companies the percentage is even higher, with Microsoft at over 97%,” said Louis D. Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “Even as large tech companies navigate their own evolving climate strategies, their supply chain requirements and deadlines remain firmly in place — and Scope 3 is one of the most powerful levers they have left to pull.”

Coppola also encouraged companies aiming to introduce themselves as suppliers or strengthen their current position: “Suppliers that can meet customer expectations for emissions reduction and clean energy transitions are well positioned as stand-out partners for big tech companies seeking to lead on climate action and clean energy.”

This year marks a deadline for Meta’s emissions-heavy suppliers to set a science-aligned GHG reduction target, closely followed by clean energy deadlines in 2029 (Google) and 2030 (Microsoft) as well as Microsoft’s 55% emissions reduction goal. With these timelines now upon us or coming up quickly, suppliers should act now.

“G&A is available to help big tech suppliers and suppliers to other industries put in place programs to meet customer expectations,” said Coppola. “Companies that integrate climate practices into their core business strategy ensure continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness.”

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.

G&A has published numerous research papers, issue briefs, and quick reference guides covering global sustainability reporting regulations and frameworks, including the CSRD, ISSB standards, and other emerging mandates.

For more information, visit G&A Institute.

Media Contact:
Louis D. Coppola
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14
Email: lcoppola@ga-institute.com

The Ray’s approach to natural capital is rooted in treating the highway right-of-way (ROW) as a high-functioning asset. Last October marked the successful completion of the first year of their Sorghum Roadside Trials, a pilot project proving how specialized, resilient cereal crops can solve legacy infrastructure issues through biological engineering.

The selection of sorghum as a roadside pilot species is based on its dual capacity to function as a biological filter and a mechanical soil stabilizer. By establishing these biological assets along their testing corridors, they are demonstrating measurable advantages across three key areas:

Phytoremediation & Water Quality: Sorghum’s expansive root system acts as a natural subsurface filter, drawing vehicle-deposited heavy metals (such as lead and zinc) from the soil and locking them within the plant’s biomass before they can wash into local watersheds.

Subsurface Aeration & Slope Stabilization: Penetrating up to six feet deep, sorghum roots naturally break through heavily compacted roadside soil to improve stormwater absorption. This robust, interlocking root architecture anchors slopes far better than traditional turf grass, protecting the road’s physical foundation from erosion and washouts.

Operational Resilience & Maintenance Efficiency: Once established, dense sorghum stands naturally outcompete invasive weeds. This minimizes the need for chemical herbicides and reduces the frequency of mechanical mowing, lowering operational budgets while keeping maintenance crews safely off high-speed shoulders.

Scaling the Proof of Concept

Currently, The Ray is analyzing the technical data to determine how to scale this model across other districts. This research is a key part of their mission to deploy infrastructure that improves soil health, protects water quality, and delivers operational savings. As these biological assets continue to mature beneath the surface, they move closer to a transportation network that is self-healing, cost-effective, and built for long-term resilience.

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