Month: July 2026

To live healthier lives, people need access to health information, supportive services, nutritious food and opportunities for physical activity. Local organizations, advocacy groups, public institutions and private-sector partners are increasingly working together to address these challenges and connect people with resources where they live.

This collaborative approach was on display in Trenton, New Jersey, where Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) joined forces with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the City of Trenton with Mayor Reed Gusciora, and the Trenton Parks & Recreation Department to host the BMS Kickoff for Community Health event, designed to expand access to health resources and strengthen local connections.

The shared goal of the day was profound: making health and wellness resources more accessible to those who need it most. It celebrated the opening of a new mini-pitch, designed as a gift and permanent asset for the city of Trenton and its residents, providing a space for soccer, recreation and community connection for years to come. Families also enjoyed a community health fair with live music, connected with advocacy organizations, received educational health materials, learned about local services and received fresh groceries through a collaboration with Goodr, a social impact company working to address food insecurity across the United States.

More than 27,000 pounds of food—equivalent to approximately 22,500 meals—were distributed to 750 households representing 23 zip codes.

“At its core, health equity is about access and making sure where people live doesn’t determine the opportunity to be healthy,” said Andrew Whitehead, Vice President and Head of Population Health at Bristol Myers Squibb.

Around the world, access to care, health information and essential resources continue to shape health outcomes. The BMS Kickoff for Community Health brought that support directly to Trenton—combining food access, health education and key services in one place, while uniting community organizations, local leaders, advocacy groups and private-sector partners around a shared goal.

The event also left something permanent behind: a new mini-pitch that will continue to serve residents long after the day concluded. The mini-pitch represents a tangible symbol of what becomes possible when collaboration is rooted in the community itself.

This event was made possible through the collaboration of Bristol Myers Squibb, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee, U.S. Soccer Foundation, the City of Trenton with Mayor Reed Gusciora, and the Trenton Parks & Recreation Department.

by Ying McGuire, Cascale CEO

A stack of reference notes sat on my desk with a glass of water within reach.

I had just finished recording my welcome message to Cascale members. After only a couple of retakes, I felt pleased — and more energized than I’ve felt in my decades-long career spanning Corporate America, entrepreneurship, and leading multistakeholder organizations. Needless to say, starting my first week as chief executive officer of an impact-driven organization whose mission is aligned to mine felt both exciting and deeply meaningful.

After our first Member Town Hall last month, I felt even more energized (some might call reference to the Energizer Bunny’s marching drumbeat).

While the excitement of this opportunity is contagious, it’s not a responsibility I take lightly. This responsibility transcends Cascale, across industries and communities, no matter their proximity to production. Because the climate crisis does not respect industry boundaries. And decent work cannot be an afterthought.

Manufacturing is personal to me. Having grown up in a textile family in China, I’ve seen its power to both build economies and strain ecosystems. I am here because I respect this industry’s potential and feel a deep responsibility to ensure its power is used to create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Cascale is not simply a job to me. It’s a mission, and I’m here as long as it takes to deliver on it confidently.

In my initial conversations with our members, the message has been clear. For too long, the industry has prioritized speed and cost over sustainable value, creating friction with our shared goals. What our community truly craves is standardization and simplified data collection—not just to reduce audit fatigue, but to redirect those precious resources and time toward driving on-the-ground impact. We need a clear, actionable path forward that we can all stand behind.

The chasm between our high-level climate ambitions and the grueling, on-the-ground realities of global production is widening, and vague promises will no longer bridge it. To move from fragmentation to real-world impact, we must transform our collective desire into immediate, coordinated action that shifts the discussion from what’s possible to what’s working and replicable. Only through this disciplined, unified effort can we turn the tide.

It’s Time to Act 

The urgency is clear. As noted in our State of the Industry report, carbon dioxide – the most abundant greenhouse gas – accounts for roughly two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions and is primarily produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. This industry, like others, has a long way to go in decarbonization, as well as in taking accountability for the human impacts.

The gap is only growing, and it’s dotted with more challenges.

I’ve heard directly from members that the environment they are operating in is not getting easier. It’s getting harder. There’s more scrutiny, more compliance needs, more cost pressures, more volatility, more traceability desires, more sourcing shifts, and more geopolitical uncertainty than ever before. Expectations are rising and the world’s tolerance for vague promises is gone.

Yet what makes industry challenges difficult to navigate alone is also what makes it so powerful to move forward together.

Throughout my career leading across NGOs and global technology companies, I’ve found the most enduring solutions come from bringing diverse perspectives together around a shared goal. Lasting progress happens when stakeholders align not just around ambition — but around action.

Honoring Our Legacy, Scaling Our Impact 

As I shared in my day one video, the biggest problems do not get solved by one company or NGO. This is the work of Cascale.

Just two weeks into my role with Cascale, I visited Rick Ridgeway, one of the founding fathers of Cascale, at his home at the Turtle Conservancy, hearing him share the story of how the CEOs of Walmart and Patagonia had the foresight to bring their peers to the table, catalyzing the standardization of sustainability measurement and data for impact. We must salute to the foresight of these long-time members — our sustainability pioneers — who worked tirelessly on the methodology and tools that drove the industry’s unmatched results in adoption. They are the foundation of our work and continue to be a vital part of our future. Our intent for expansion into adjacent consumer industries — which share a similar supplier base or manufacturing processes — is not a shift away from their legacy, but a strategic effort to amplify their work and best practices in this broader mission. Honoring the visionary foresight of our founders, we invite every sustainability leader in our community to take up this mantle, ensuring this shared mission remains a driving force as we scale our collective impact and write the next chapter of transformation together.

Many members have shared their vision of Cascale’s future as a big-tent convener to inspire change. To turn that vision into reality, I invite you to share your ‘magic-wand moments’ — let us know exactly what you need from us next to drive this change forward.

Share Your Insights in 2026 Cascale Awareness & Industry Impact Survey

In our most recent industry-wide survey, 86 percent of respondents said they are confident Cascale will drive meaningful change on decarbonization by 2030. Likewise, 87 percent expressed confidence in Cascale’s ability to help advance better working conditions across the industry.

Through the Higg Index, Cascale provides a trusted methodology and shared framework for measuring progress — from meeting regulatory compliance to adopting best practices — while ensuring data integrity through our verification process. Worldly serves as our exclusive technology partner, providing the platform for businesses to access these tools and scale their impact. Together we can turn data into meaningful action.

As I step into this role, you will see three pillars at the center of my first 90-day focus: I’m intent on removing blockers before they sideswipe progress, stewarding financial discipline, and seeking to align the foundation of member needs with Cascale strengths.

Now the work is to continue building from that foundation — together.

A Massive Responsibility Ahead 

The industry has its work cut out for itself to advance progress on climate and decent work. One ongoing challenge remains Tier 2 production, which can account for an estimated 45 to 70 percent of Scope 3 emissions. Addressing this part of the value chain is essential to driving meaningful climate progress at scale.

Programs like Cascale’s Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) help manufacturers build the practical foundation needed to set and meet science-aligned targets. The MCAP Annual Report 2025 showed what’s possible when 85 manufacturers in 19 countries – spanning 446 facilities – get the guidance they need to champion decarbonization.

Together with more than 80 organizations, Cascale recently helped establish the definition for Foundational Environmental Performance (FEP) — an important step toward greater industry alignment around baseline environmental management practices.

And decarbonization can’t happen without supplier investment. Last year, under Colin Browne and Harsh Saini’s leadership, we began the formative work of integrating Better Buying into Cascale, bringing supplier-informed purchasing practices data into its Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) strategy and strengthening our ability to elevate supplier voices across global value chains. As another hallmark effort, Better Buying completed its ninth annual Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) cycle under Cascale, engaging 23 subscribing buyer companies and collecting 1,598 ratings from 1,360 suppliers.

We also saw a major milestone in 2025, with more than 13,500 Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) verifications completed across more than 70 countries.

Read More in Our Cascale Annual Report 2025

These are meaningful steps forward. But there is still more to do. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and deliver the progress this industry needs – and it starts with member voices.

Listening: The Heart of Collaboration

There’s inspiration found at every corner when we listen to members’ first-hand experiences. At my first public appearance with Cascale, we jointly convened brands with the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) and Worldly in Denver ahead of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Traceability & Sustainability Conference. Our members sparked lively peer discussions and shared powerful examples of the tools at work.

This is merely one touchpoint of many. And these conversations transcend borders or boundaries – from the Member Town Halls, forthcoming “Huddles with Ying,” and culminating in the defining event of our year: the 2026 Annual Meeting in Athens, where we will come together to build our future together and translate our collective vision into the real-world impact that defines our next chapter.

Our new name, Cascale, was chosen to reflect our commitment to collective action at scale. My intent as CEO is to live up to that name by identifying the next major industry challenge we can solve together, using our past success in standardized measurement as the blueprint for what we can achieve. It starts with listening.

I firmly believe that our industry’s greatest potential is unlocked through collaboration. Luckily, even amid broader conversations around sustainability losing momentum, our members continue to tell us they remain committed to moving forward, combining a business case with personal passion.

Our members have made their voices clear: we remain deeply dedicated to moving forward together, turning our shared passion into a powerful, collective force for change.

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More than 200 fifth graders from the Columbia Heights School District stepped inside Medtronic Operational Headquarters for a hands-on Medtronic Spark experience that brought the world of health tech to life.

Throughout the morning, students explored interactive activities that challenged them to think creatively, collaborate with their peers, and discover how innovation can help solve real health challenges. The experience offered an early look at how technology, engineering, and problem-solving come together to improve lives.

Held in May 2026, the event was made possible with the support of over 200 Medtronic employee volunteers who helped guide students through the activities and shared their passion for innovation in healthcare. 

Learn more at MedtronicSpark.com.

Sustainability policy in the European Union continues to evolve across reporting, product requirements, circularity, human rights, and supply chain due diligence. For companies in the consumer goods industry, these developments can influence internal planning, data needs, supplier engagement, and cross-functional coordination. To help members make sense of the evolving policy landscape, Cascale hosted the EU Policy Briefing for Cascale Members earlier this week.

Key Takeaways

• EU sustainability policy continues to evolve across reporting, product sustainability, circularity, human rights, and due diligence.
• Companies may need to monitor how different policy areas intersect, rather than treating each regulation or directive in isolation.
• Stronger data, internal coordination, and value chain visibility can help organizations prepare as policy timelines and requirements continue to develop.
• Cascale Corporate and Affiliate Members gained access to expert interpretation, practical considerations, and live Q&A through a member-only EU policy briefing.
• The recording, slides, and continued discussion are available to Cascale Corporate and Affiliate Members on Cascale Connect.

The member-only session brought together experts from Cascale, the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), and Policy Hub to discuss major EU policy developments, including corporate sustainability reporting, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the EU Forced Labour Regulation, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Circular Economy Act, the Waste Framework Directive, national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) developments, and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive.

Speakers – including Gabriele Ballero, manager of policy and public affairs at Cascale – focused on the strategic implications of these developments. The discussion also gave members an opportunity to ask questions directly of policy and subject-matter experts and consider what emerging requirements may mean for their organizations and value chains.

A central theme from the briefing was clear: While individual policy files and timelines may continue to shift, the need for readiness remains. Companies can benefit from strengthening the systems and relationships that support preparation across multiple policy areas, including reliable data, governance, traceability, supplier engagement, and cross-functional coordination.

Through policy briefings, expert-led discussions, and member-exclusive spaces such as Cascale Connect, Cascale helps members move from monitoring policy change to preparing for its operational implications. This work supports greater confidence navigating an increasingly complex policy landscape and helps members engage in the conversations shaping sustainability rules.

Cascale Corporate and Affiliate Members can watch the recording, access the slides, and continue the conversation in the Policy & Public Affairs Knowledge Hub on Cascale Connect.

The webinar was intended to provide a strategic overview of policy developments and does not constitute legal or compliance advice.

Members: Watch the Recording on Cascale Connect

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Published Data Shows that the Active Ingredient, Lotilaner, in Credelio Quattro:

• Kills existing black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) infestations faster² than leading competitors, within just 8 hours of treatment.ⁱ
• Kills the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) within 12 hours of infestation; achieving the fastest³ initial speed of tick kill compared to the competition.ⁱⁱ
• Achieves a rapid speed of kill⁴ on Day 0 and on Day 28, with no statistically significant drop-off in performance at the end of the dosing period.^i,ii
• Outlasts competitors whose speed of kill^2,4 performance declined at the end of the month. ^i,ii

INDIANAPOLIS, July 22, 2026 /3BL/ – When it comes to killing ticks, veterinarians and pet owners want it done fast. New data published in Parasites & Vectors, a leading peer-reviewed publication, demonstrates that Elanco Animal Health’s (NYSE: ELAN) Credelio Quattro™ (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets) kills ticks¹ faster² than leading competitors Simparica Trio^® (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) and NexGard^® Plus (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets).ⁱ

Newly Published Data Found Credelio Quattro:

• Faster² Tick¹ Speed of Kill: Credelio Quattro is the only product proven to significantly reduce black-legged ticks within 8 hours.ⁱ Lotilaner, the active ingredient in Credelio Quattro also has the fastest initial tick speed of kill against the lone star tick – in just 12 hours – and sustains the advantage throughout the dosing interval.ⁱⁱ
• Outperforms the Competition: Outperforms Simparica Trio^® (12 hours) and NexGard^® Plus (24 hours) at the end of the dosing period (Day 28).ⁱ
• Consistency Over Competitors: Achieves 8-hour speed of kill¹ on Day 0 and on Day 28 with no performance drop-off. Rapid kill is critical for preventing Lyme disease transmission, which typically occurs 24-48 hours after attachment.ⁱ

“Speed of kill is a critical factor for veterinarians and pet owners when choosing parasite coverage because the longer a tick is attached, the more likely it is to transmit dangerous diseases, like Lyme disease, to pets,” said Dr. Casey Locklear, veterinarian and leading parasiticides expert at Elanco. “These results reinforce that lotilaner, the active ingredient in Credelio Quattro, not only starts working fast but maintains its speed of kill⁴ against multiple species of ticks⁵, providing veterinarians and pet owners with the confidence that their dogs are protected from the very start of the month to the very end.”

The black-legged tick is the primary vector for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. The study, which evaluated the speed of kill against Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick), found that Credelio Quattro was the only product tested to achieve significant initial tick reduction² within just 8 hours of infestation. Notably, this rapid speed of kill¹ was maintained from the beginning of the month through Day 28, providing consistent protection for the entire dosing interval.ⁱ

“Ticks are on the move. They are no longer limited to the places or seasons where we have historically expected to find them,” said Dr. Kathryn Reif, Bailey-Goodwin Endowed Associate Professor in Parasitology at Auburn University. “As their geographic range expands, so does the risk of tick bites and exposure to the pathogens they carry. Because tick-borne diseases can threaten the health of people, pets, and livestock, raising public awareness is more important than ever as tick populations grow and spread into new regions.”

 

The findings are based on evaluation time points at 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours post-treatment and reinfestation. The data demonstrates that Credelio Quattro outperforms Simparica Trio and NexGard Plus in rapid tick¹ reduction, particularly in the critical first 8 to 12 hours.ⁱ

Credelio Quattro also has a U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved claim for prevention of Lyme disease in dogs as a direct result of killing black-legged ticks.

Does Credelio Quattro Kill the Lone Star Tick?

Credelio Quattro is approved to protect dogs from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), and its active ingredient, lotilaner, also has the fastest³ initial speed of tick kill against the lone star tick – in just 12 hours – and sustains that advantage throughout the dosing interval.ⁱⁱ This aggressive and expanding tick species – established across the South, Midwest and Northeast, and continuing to spread – is one of the hardest to kill and is best known for its association with alpha-gal syndrome, or the red meat allergy in humans. It can also transmit dangerous disease-causing pathogens to dogs.ⁱ A 2024 head-to-head study published in Parasites & Vectors compared lotilaner, the active ingredient in Credelio (lotilaner) and Credelio Quattro with sarolaner in Simparica Trio and afoxolaner in NexGard^®, and found that lotilaner kills the lone star tick faster⁴ than sarolaner in Simparica Trio and afoxolaner in NexGard, protecting dogs against this pathogen-carrying tick.

“With a heavier tick season and emergency room visits from tick bites on the riseⁱ, pet owners should remain vigilant and keep their pets on year-round parasite coverage,” Dr. Locklear notes. “We continue to look for opportunities to make parasite protection stronger and evolve research around best-in-class medicines.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Ticks and Credelio Quattro:

How fast does Credelio Quattro kill ticks? 

Studies show that lotilaner, the active ingredient in Credelio Quattro kills ticks⁵ faster⁶ than the competition.^i,ii A 2026 study published in Parasites & Vectors shows that Credelio Quattro achieved significant reduction² of black-legged ticks within 8 hours of infestation.ⁱ A 2024 study shows that lotilaner, the active ingredient in Credelio and Credelio Quattro also has the fastest³ initial speed of tick kill against the lone star tick – in just 12 hours – and sustains that advantage throughout the dosing interval.ⁱⁱ

Why is it important to kill ticks quickly?

The risk of disease transmission increases the longer a tick remains attached, making rapid speed of kill a critical factor in preventing the transmission of disease. A 2026 study shows that Credelio Quattro was the only product tested that significantly reduced² black-legged ticks within 8 hours.ⁱ

Does Credelio Quattro lose effectiveness to kill ticks¹ quickly at the end of the month? 

No. The data shows that Credelio Quattro maintains its 8-hour speed of kill² on Day 28, whereas competitors showed a decline in performance.ⁱ

Are black-legged ticks linked to the red meat allergy in humans?

In the United States, alpha-gal syndrome, or red meat allergy, is usually associated with bites from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum); however, two Emerging Infectious Diseases studies link bites from black-legged ticks (deer ticks) and western black-legged ticks to potentially life-threatening alpha-gal syndrome.ⁱⁱ Additional work will be needed to determine a possible link, according to the researchers, but this continues to put emphasis on the need for tick bite protection for humans.

To learn more about Credelio Quattro visit CredelioQuattroVet.com.

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1. Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick)
2. Based on the time to statistical significance vs. control in a head-to-head study on Day 0 post-treatment and Day 28 for reinfestations comparing Credelio Quattro, which contains lotilaner as well as moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel—to the active ingredients in Simparica Trio (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel) and NexGard Plus (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel) against Ixodes scapularis.
3. Based on the time to statistical significance vs. control in a head-to-head study comparing Credelio (lotilaner)—not Credelio Quattro, which contains lotilaner as well as moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel—to the active ingredients in Simparica Trio (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel) and NexGard (afoxolaner).
4. Based on the time to statistical significance vs control in two separate head-to-head studies. The first study compared Credelio (lotilaner)—not Credelio Quattro, which contains lotilaner as well as moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel—to the active ingredients in Simparica Trio (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel) and NexGard (afoxolaner) against Amblyomma americanum. The second study compared Credelio Quattro, which contains lotilaner as well as moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel—to the active ingredients in Simparica Trio (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel) and NexGard Plus (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel) against I. scapularis.
5. Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) and Amblyomma americanum (lone star tick)

NexGard and NexGard Plus are registered trademarks of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. Simparica Trio is a registered trademark of Zoetis Services LLC.

Credelio Quattro, Credelio, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2026 Elanco or its affiliates

ABOUT ELANCO

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders and society as a whole. With 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to breaking boundaries and going beyond to help our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Learn more at www.elanco.com.

Indications for Credelio Quattro/Credelio Quattro-CA1

Credelio Quattro is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease and the treatment and control of roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm infections. Credelio Quattro kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and the treatment and control of tick infestations for 1 month in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 3.3 pounds or greater. Credelio Quattro is indicated for the prevention of Lyme disease infections as a direct result of killing black-legged ticks.

Credelio Quattro-CA1 is conditionally approved for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) larvae in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 3.3 pounds or greater.

Important Safety Information for Credelio Quattro/Credelio Quattro-CA1

Lotilaner, an ingredient in Credelio Quattro/Credelio Quattro-CA1, belongs to the isoxazoline class and has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions like tremors, incoordination, and seizures even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections before Credelio Quattro/Credelio Quattro-CA1 administration as it is not effective against adult heartworms. The safe use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were vomiting and diarrhea.

Credelio Quattro-CA1 is conditionally approved by the FDA pending a full demonstration of effectiveness under application number 141-619. If you suspect that your dog is infested with NWS larvae, seek veterinary care immediately for treatment to include removal of larvae and appropriate wound care.

For complete safety information, please see the Credelio Quattro/Credelio Quattro-CA1 product label or ask your veterinarian.

Indications for Credelio
Credelio kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and treatment and control of tick infestations (lone star tick, American dog tick, black-legged tick, brown dog tick, and longhorned tick) for one month in dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older and 4.4 pounds or greater. Credelio is indicated for the prevention of Lyme disease infections as a direct result of killing black-legged ticks.

Important Safety Information for Credelio
Lotilaner is a member of the isoxazoline class of drugs. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, incoordination, and seizures. Seizures have been reported in dogs receiving this class of drugs, even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. The safe use of Credelio in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are weight loss, elevated blood urea nitrogen, increased urination, and diarrhea. For complete safety information, please see Credelio product label or ask your veterinarian.

 

^{i Reif, K.E., Kollasch, T.M., Locklear, C.L. et al. Comparative speed of kill of induced Ixodes scapularis infestations following treatment of dogs with endectocides containing either sarolaner (Simparica Trio™), afoxolaner (NexGard® PLUS), or lotilaner (Credelio Quattro™). Parasites Vectors (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07559-y}

^{ii Reif KE, Kollasch TM, Neilson JC, Herrin BH, Ryan WG, Bell MC, Beltz MS, Dryden MW, Jesudoss Chelladurai JRJ, Miller KR, Sutherland CJ. Comparative speed of kill provided by lotilaner (Credelio™), sarolaner (Simparica Trio™), and afoxolaner (NexGard™) to control Amblyomma americanum infestations on dogs. Parasite Vectors. 2024 Jul 20;17(1):313.}

^{iii Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Where Ticks Live. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved August 8, 2024, from https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/about/where-ticks-live.html} 

^{iv CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher Than Usual.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23 Apr. 2026,}

^{v Van Beusekom, Mary. “Research Ties Bites from 2 More Types of Ticks to Red Meat Allergy.” CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy), 4 Apr. 2025}

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Do you have unused cellphones, a dusty laptop, or e-reader tucked away in your attic and drawers? According to recent data, you aren’t alone. In 2022 alone, the world generated a record 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – a number on track to surge by another 32% to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030.¹

To help address e-waste, FedEx Cares held a collection event at our world headquarters in Memphis, offering team members and retirees in the community a convenient and secure way to responsibly dispose of their old electronics. Even with the challenging heat and humidity of Memphis, over twenty dedicated FedEx Cares volunteers helped make the drop-off seamless for the 144 cars that arrived on-site. 

Collectively, FedEx Cares helped divert 8,394 pounds of materials from landfill. While team members were excited to make an impact on e-waste, the fact remains that only 22.3% of electronic waste was formally recycled in 2022¹, leaving the rest thrown into municipal trash, incinerated, or sitting dormant in residents’ homes.

 

E-waste recycling is no longer just about keeping trash out of landfills – it’s a powerful engine for capturing valuable critical minerals and fueling local, circular businesses. Through our collaboration with Pyxera Global and the Circular Supply Chain Coalition (CSCC), FedEx is turning this vision into reality. We are analyzing the crucial role logistics plays in connecting the dots, helping to build smarter supply chains for everyone.

The success of the Memphis collection event is a powerful reminder that solving the global e-waste challenge starts right at home, one drawer at a time. By donating and recycling dormant electronics, each of us can be a part of a larger, global effort to reduce waste and to keep valuable resources moving through supply chains.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

AEG employees came together on July 19 to participate in the 2026 Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, raising more than $18,000 in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The funds will help advance critical pediatric cancer research, treatment, and care programs, providing hope and support to children and families facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. 

More than 35 employees from across AEG and its businesses took part in this year’s event, representing AXS, Ontario Reign, Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater, LA Kings, LA Galaxy, AEG Presents, Dignity Health Sports Park, and the company’s corporate offices. Together, team members completed the triathlon’s swim, bike, and run course alongside hundreds of athletes from across Southern California. 

Through their collective fundraising efforts, the AEG Tri Team raised $18,255, contributing vital resources that will support CHLA’s world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and family-centered services. The achievement reflects AEG’s longstanding commitment to giving back and creating positive impact in the communities where its employees live and work. 

For more than a decade, the AEG Tri Team has combined fitness, teamwork, and philanthropy to make a meaningful difference. Over the past 12 years, employees have raised more than $200,000 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, demonstrating the power of collective action and shared purpose. 

The annual triathlon also serves as an opportunity for employees from across the organization to connect, support one another, and champion a cause that extends far beyond race day. Every swim stroke, mile cycled, and step taken represented AEG’s commitment to community engagement, employee wellness, and helping improve the lives of children and families in need. 

As AEG continues to invest in the communities it serves around the world, initiatives like the AEG Tri Team exemplify how employees can come together to create lasting and meaningful impact.