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AEG Europe’s The O2 in London has been named Venue of the Year: European Arena/Stadium at the 35th Annual PX Conference, recognizing its excellence in premium hospitality and world-class live entertainment.

This prestigious accolade follows a milestone year for the venue, marked by the launch of its unified premium brand, Premium at The O2, and the debut of three new premium spaces designed to elevate the guest experience.

Published by Action Against Hunger.

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A Shelter Becomes a Lifeline 

Mahmoud and his son were among the first to arrive at the Montana Collective Shelter the day after it opened its doors in December 2023. The former hotel in Marwanieh, southern Lebanon, quickly became a lifeline for families displaced by conflict. It was the region’s first collective shelter, and it is now the largest, providing safety to nearly one hundred families with nowhere else to turn.

Since the day he moved into the shelter, Mahmoud has been determined to do everything he can to help his fellow residents. He starts his days at 6:30 a.m. and works until midnight, building furniture such as sinks, storage bins, bookcases for any family who asks.

Before the shelter, Mahmoud and his family lived in Odeisseh, a town close to the border in the south of Lebanon. Their lives were permanently changed after an escalation of violence in 2023, in which their area was especially hard hit. After enduring 65 days of insecurity, they were finally forced to leave. Mahmoud’s wife and daughter went to Tyre while Mahmoud moved with his son to the Montana Hotel and set up one of the rooms for the family to live in. Fifteen long days passed, in which Mahmoud felt that they “lived in other countries, very far from each other, since the only communications we could have were by phone.” They were relieved to be reunited, even though their room in the Montana Collective Shelter was small, and the family had to share one bed.

Mahmoud’s family was not alone. According to OCHA, nearly 850,000 people were displaced in October 2023 due to an escalation of violence. In the beginning, families thought the displacement would be temporary: “We didn’t expect the conflict to last forever, so we didn’t bring a lot of things with us,” recalls Mahmoud. Instead, they remained unable to return home, facing a relentless rise in instability and the cost of living. Food inflation reached 208% by December 2023, as reported by the Food Security Cluster. At that time, families “needed everything,” according to Mahmoud.

Action Against Hunger activated an Emergency Relief Response to support the Montana Collective Shelter, providing:

• Food packages
• Hot meals
• Hygiene kits
• Mattresses
• Pillows and blankets
• Fuel for cooking and heat
• Building materials

More than a year and a half since leaving home, Mahmoud’s family is still residing in the shelter. With Action Against Hunger’s support, they added two beds to their room, allowing them to live more comfortably. They once tried to return to Odeisseh, but their home had been badly damaged, and the landscape had completely changed. Mahmoud said, “There is no life. There are no plants. There is nothing left.”

In addition to damaged land and infrastructure, continued instability keeps over 82,000 people displaced in Lebanon. A July 2025 United Nations report notes that, while a ceasefire was successfully brokered in November 2024, the situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile. The World Health Organization reported a concerning rise in ceasefire violations in June 2025, with hostilities including air activity. Top UN officials in Lebanon called for compliance with the ceasefire at the beginning of this year to enable durable solutions for displaced families.

 

Action Against Hunger’s Ongoing Response

In 2024, Action Against Hunger scaled up emergency support for displaced families in Lebanon. As security conditions remain fragile, our priority is to help communities meet their basic needs while finding long-term solutions to food insecurity and public health challenges.

Action Against Hunger remains responsible for the management of the Montana Collective Shelter. Our work includes infrastructure rehabilitation, aid distribution, and coordination with other organizations on humanitarian responses. We continue to distribute drinking water and hygiene kits. Our mobile medical teams provide medical consultations and services including malnutrition prevention, detection and treatment.

Water, sanitation, and hygiene activities are notably important to the people living in the collective shelter, as there is no safe water available otherwise. During the summer, Mahmoud said that “with the increase in temperatures, we are going to have a very significant water crisis. Action Against Hunger is meeting that need. If humanitarian organizations stopped working here, it would be like leaving us at our mercy in a desert.”

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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

When we first featured Coral Almazan as part of T-Mobile’s Project 10Million story series, she was preparing for her college freshman orientation.

She was one of millions of students whose academic paths were disrupted by COVID-19 lockdowns.

“I think being a high schooler during COVID was probably one of the harshest times anybody could have experienced,” she says. “Those are supposed to be the best times of your life and yet we were stuck behind computer screens.”

Sent home to continue her classwork without reliable internet, Almazan says the uncertainty was frightening.

“There were times the electricity bill still needed to be paid, and I was left wondering, ‘How will I connect to my classes? How will I complete my homework?’ I remember struggling.”

Her story is one that resonates today. Despite the clear need, reliable home internet remains out of reach for too many. A new survey* commissioned by T-Mobile found that three in 10 parents describe their home internet as only somewhat reliable.

For many families, staying connected comes at a steep cost — 24% have had to cut back on essentials like food or utilities just to afford internet. And the vast majority (85%) of parents agree that families shouldn’t have to make that kind of trade-off.

A Hotspot That Changed Everything

Today, Almazan isn’t just the first in her family to attend college — she’s paving a path to influence the very systems that supported her success. Now earning her criminal justice degree at Houston Christian University (while already starting master’s-level courses), she credits T-Mobile’s Project 10Million as a pivotal part of her aspirations.

“Project 10Million definitely influenced me to go into policy work,” Almazan shared. “Helping each other out should be everybody’s motivation.”

Launched in 2020, Project 10Million set out with a bold mission: provide 10 million student households with free hotspots, free data plans and access to low-cost laptops and tablets. Almazan was one of those students. Her Texas school district distributed the T-Mobile hotspot that powered her through the pandemic and helped open new possibilities. By the end of 2024, through Project 10Million, T-Mobile connected over 6.3 million students to the internet and provided nearly $7.3 billion in critical tech tools and services that helped close the connectivity gap.

The Divide Didn’t End with the Pandemic

Though COVID-19 has faded from the headlines, the digital divide has not.

“The digital divide for me has always been a huge issue,” says Dr. Joe Phillips, Chief Information Officer for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta. “Matter of fact, I think it’s the largest divide socioeconomically that we have today.”

Dr. Phillips leads IT for one of the largest school districts in the U.S. and says today’s digital divide is different, and in some ways deeper than five years ago.

“The importance of staying connected at home post-pandemic is even greater now,” he says. “The digital divide hasn’t gone away since, and a lot of the educational institutions that went to this digital learning model have stayed with it.”

It’s why in 2024, T-Mobile even expanded access by doubling the annual data allowance to 200GB for qualifying student families who sign up for Project 10Million directly with T-Mobile and adding discounted data passes if needed, powered by T-Mobile’s network — America’s Best Network.

He explains that the rapid adoption of new digital learning tools has become a chasm for those who fall into the modern divide.

“The great equalizer that we have, whether it’s AI or some other instructional digital platform like YouTube that school districts are using, only works if kids can connect to it and if parents can connect to it,” he noted.

Parents agree: Free internet programs can ease the burden and level the playing field. In fact, 60% of parents surveyed say limited connectivity could impact their child’s future success, and 77% believe companies have a responsibility to help students access the technology they need for school. Yet awareness remains a barrier — while 76% say a free mobile hotspot and internet would make a meaningful difference in their family’s life, only two-thirds know these programs even exist.

Dr. Phillips says a variable contributing to these findings is the closure of connectivity support programs implemented during the pandemic. For example, in June 2024, over 23 million households lost the $30 per month broadband benefit through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and 40% of people who received help through ACP say they’ve had to cut back on food to afford their internet bill. That’s where T-Mobile’s Project 10Million comes in — offering free internet access, mobile hotspots and low-cost devices directly to eligible student families across the country.

Since 2020, Project 10Million Has: 

• Connected 6.3 million+ students
• Provided nearly $7.3 billion in free and subsidized tech and service
• Doubled annual data allowance to 200GB and added discounted data passes
• Starting in 2025, allowed eligible student families to directly received new 5G-enabled hotspots
• To learn more or sign up, visit:
  t-mobile.com/project10million. ​

“It Changed Everything for My Whole Family”

Almazan says the effects of her T-Mobile hotspot rippled through her entire household.

“It wasn’t just my schoolwork,” she says. “My siblings were able to do theirs too with no lag, even when we were online together. The graphics on my class Zooms got so much clearer. It made a huge difference.”

The transformative impact of the device is not lost on Dr. Phillips.

“It works well for its intended educational purposes, but it helps lift all the boats for that family,” he says.

He warns that reduced connectivity can also mean higher dropout rates, more attendance issues and a growing sense of educational exclusion. But programs like Project 10Million provide families with an easy way to ask for and get support.

“So much messaging from administration today comes through emails and if students are trying to keep up in fast paced competitive schools but are not connected, it can leave them feeling like they’re not part of the entire school community,” Phillips explains. “One of the cool things about T-Mobile stepping up and doing it directly is it makes families more comfortable to ask for help when they don’t have to let the school or the school district know that this is something that they’re dealing with.”

The Student Becomes the Advocate

What happens when one student gains access to the internet at home? For Almazan, it didn’t just change her school year — it changed her trajectory.

“I’m really interested in education and how technology and policy should work together to support marginalized communities,” she says. “Having resources like that for children to be better, to uplift the next generation, it really inspired me.”

She says she’s happy to be the face of what digital equity programs like Project 10Million do for students in need.

“I’m more than happy to take on that role,” Almazan said. “I think a lot of people are too scared to reach out because they don’t see people that represent them. Having come from a family of poverty, I hope whenever they see me succeed, they can say, ‘I can also reach out for that help. I can also succeed.’”

Because learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings, opportunity shouldn’t either. That’s why T-Mobile is committed to helping students thrive — in school, in life and beyond. Programs like Project 10Million don’t just close gaps. They open doors.

Eligible K-12 student households can get connected for free through Project 10Million.

Learn more or sign up at t-mobile.com/project10million.

*The Project 10Million Survey was conducted via a PN View survey fielded by Big Village among a sample of 1,005 U.S. adults 18 years of age and older who are parents with children 17 years of age and under living at home. This survey was live on July 24-29, 2025.

SLB has been ranked No. 13 in the Gartner Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain Top 15 for 2025.

The ranking highlights leading industrial manufacturing supply chains and the capabilities that set them apart. It evaluates performance across key areas, including innovation, efficiency, sustainability and technology.

This year, three macro trends distinguished the top industrial manufacturing leaders: agentic artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous operations and water stewardship.

“SLB’s inclusion in this list reflects the significant progress we’ve made in adopting the latest industry practices and positioning our supply chain at the forefront,” said Simon Ross, senior vice president, Global Supply at SLB. “This recognition is a reflection of the commitment and collaboration of our teams.”

In addition to strong performance in supply chain operations, the ranking spotlighted SLB’s Lumi™ data and AI platform — which integrates advanced AI capabilities into workflows across the energy value chain — as well as the company’s water stewardship practices across its facilities and operations.

Learn more about the company’s supply chain initiatives here and in the SLB Sustainability Report.

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Cummins

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global leader in power technology, has announced the successful commissioning of advanced low carbon fuel test cells, marking a significant milestone in its joint project with Vale and Komatsu to develop an ethanol/diesel-powered surface mining haul truck aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This achievement underscores the companies’ shared commitment to decarbonizing the mining sector and advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Announced in July 2024, the dual fuel program aims to retrofit existing diesel engines in Komatsu haul trucks to operate on both ethanol and diesel, significantly enhancing sustainability. These modified 230–290-ton haul trucks – the first vehicles of this size to run on ethanol in the tank – will be able to use up to 70% ethanol, potentially lowering CO2 emissions footprint by up to 70%.

“Ethanol/methanol diesel dual fuel systems offer significant benefits to the mining industry, including the realization of up to ~70% decarbonization – lowering carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter – while continuing to meet comparable productivity and performance requirements,” said Luke Mosier, Cummins Innovation Program Leader. “More than that, miners who utilize alternative fuels can utilize their existing infrastructure and leverage their current fleet, facilities and personnel.”

QSK60 Engine testing is expected to run until 2026 before field tests begin at Komatsu’s facilities.

Progress by Partnerships

“At Cummins, we’re committed to advancing practical, sustainable solutions that support the energy transition,” said Gbile Adewunmi, Vice President of Industrial Markets – Power Systems Business. “Our work in enabling low-carbon fuel pathways—like ethanol dual-fuel technology—demonstrates our dedication to reducing emissions while delivering reliable performance for our customers and partners.”

Carlos Medeiros, Vale’s Executive Vice President of Operations, added: “We continue to make progress on our decarbonization projects, reinforcing Vale’s commitment to this issue. Ethanol is a priority input to achieve our goal of reducing the use of diesel in our operations while keeping reliability and operational excellence.” Vale has set a target of reducing its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030. Among mine equipment, the haul truck is one of the biggest consumers of diesel and therefore a major emitter of greenhouse gases. The election of ethanol as an alternative to diesel is justified because it is already a widely adopted fuel in Brazil, with an established supply network.

“Our ongoing dual fuel project, developed in close collaboration with Cummins and utilizing a blend of ethanol and diesel, is an important bridge technology aimed at supporting Vale’s near-term decarbonization goals,” said Dan Funcannon, Senior Vice President, Surface Haulage, Komatsu.“This initiative reflects our shared commitment to practical, scalable solutions that advance sustainable mining. The launch of the dedicated test cell is an exciting milestone as we continue to develop and deploy low-carbon technologies for the future of haulage.”

Ricardo Alexandre, Vice President, Mining Business, Komatsu Brazil, added: “The dual fuel diesel-ethanol project, focused on operations in Brazil, is a significant step in advancing bridge technologies that support the decarbonization of mining. By combining diesel and ethanol, we aim to achieve meaningful results in the short term—results that can drive real change on the ground. More than a technological milestone, this initiative deepens the relationship of trust between Komatsu, Vale, and Cummins, and reinforces our shared commitment to a more sustainable future.”

Innovation in Low-Carbon Fuels

The new advanced low carbon fuel test cells at its Seymour, Indiana Engine Plant showcase continued investments by Cummins in fundamental research facilities and internal capabilities designed to support its decarbonization programs and drive advancements in carbon-reducing technology and innovations that move the industry closer toward carbon neutral power systems.

“We are excited to bring this dual fuel test cell online, as part of our Dual Fuel Engine Development Program that reinforces our commitment to collaborating with OEMs and mining companies in the development and testing of bridge technologies,” said Adewunmi. “By leveraging advanced technologies like low carbon test cells and our versatile test asset for power electronics, batteries, fuel cells, and hybrid systems, Cummins remains at the forefront of guiding miners toward carbon reduction both now and in the future.”

Cummins low carbon fuel test cells accommodate a wide range of high horsepower engines – from 38L to 95L fuel capacity – and ensure seamless transition of a variety of alternate fuel types for varied testing scenarios. The specialized facilities also maintain a high precision environment to deliver accurate emissions with reliable data and provide safe storage conditions to prevent contamination and maintain fuel quality.

For more information on Cummins Mining engines, visit www.cummins.com/mining.

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About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments – Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, electrified power systems with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and electric power technologies and hydrogen production technologies. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 69,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment, and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024. See how Cummins is powering a world that’s always on by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/. 

About Vale
Vale is a global mining company that exists to improve lives and transform the future together. One of the world’s largest producers of iron ore and nickel and a major copper producer, Vale is headquartered in Brazil and operates around the world. Its operations comprise integrated logistics systems, including approximately 2,000 kilometres of railways, marine terminals and 10 ports distributed around the globe. Vale has the ambition to be recognized by society as a benchmark in safety, the best-in-class reliable operator, a talent-driven organization, a leader in sustainable mining, and a benchmark in creating and sharing value.

About Komatsu
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests and create consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

Once celebrated for its affordability and trend-driven styles, fast fashion is now at the center of an evolving web of environmental, legal, and reputational risk beyond the shopping cart—whether purchased in-store or online.

In June, Antea Group had the pleasure of attending The Society of Environmental Insurance Professionals, Inc. (SEIP) Conference. While there, we hosted an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion on the fast fashion sector. This panel offered a 360-degree view of the industry’s lifecycle from fabric sourcing to end-of-use disposal and explored the growing legal and insurance consequences companies now face.

Below, we unpack key insights and takeaways from the panel.

Environmental Impact Across the Fashion Supply Chain

Fast fashion’s environmental toll is vast and touches every stage of the supply chain. Our panel explored several critical areas:

• Fabric sourcing: From water-intensive cotton farming to deforestation for viscose and fossil-fuel-derived polyester, the materials used in fast fashion are major contributors to pollution, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. For example, it takes approximately 2,700 liters of water to produce a single cotton shirt—enough to meet one person’s drinking needs for two and a half years.
• Production: Toxic dyes and chemical runoff are commonplace in textile manufacturing, especially in regions lacking strong environmental regulation. The fashion industry also accounts for an estimated 20% of global wastewater, with many facilities releasing untreated effluent into rivers and streams.
• Distribution & End Use: Rapid shipping and “wear once” consumer behavior compound emissions and waste. Fast fashion’s emphasis on low-cost, disposable clothing means many garments are discarded after just a few wears and deemed effectively “disposable.” With limited options for reuse or recycling, much of this clothing ends up as waste. Additionally, synthetic fabrics release microplastics during washing, polluting oceans, and entering the food chain.

Textile Waste: Key Statistics:

• 92 million tons of clothing waste are generated globally each year
• An estimated 85% of textiles end up in landfills or incinerators
• The U.S. landfills 11.3 million tons of textile waste annually
• Synthetic fibers can take over 200 years to decompose
• Less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new garments

Emerging Legal and Regulatory Pressures

The panelists explored how regulatory bodies are tightening scrutiny, with new laws emerging in the U.S. and EU around environmental disclosures, sustainability claims, and supply chain transparency. Litigation is escalating in several key areas:

• Greenwashing: A growing number of greenwashing lawsuits target companies for misleading environmental claims. New regulations, like the EU Green Claims Directive and proposed FTC Green Guides updates in the U.S., are tightening the standards for what companies can say—and how they substantiate it.
• Bluewashing: Beyond environmental issues, companies are also being called out for making superficial claims about ethical labor practices without meaningful action. These cases often invoke consumer protection laws and create reputational damage that extends across global markets.
• Human Rights Violations: Allegations of forced labor, unsafe working conditions, and wages, especially in overseas garment factories, have led to cross-border litigation, import bans, and supply chain investigations. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in the U.S. and Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are just two examples of how governments are cracking down.
• Intellectual Property (IP): With pressure to churn out styles at lightning speed, IP infringement is a growing concern. Smaller designers and major fashion houses alike are pursuing litigation against companies accused of copying designs, sometimes sold as “dupes” with minimal changes.

How Insurance is Evolving to Address Fashion Risks

As litigation and regulatory scrutiny grow, insurance plays an increasingly strategic role in risk management for fashion brands.

Panelists emphasized several critical coverage considerations:

• Commercial General Liability (CGL) and Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance: These policies may be triggered by lawsuits related to misleading sustainability claims or labor rights violations. D&O policies, in particular, may be tested as company leaders are held personally accountable for ESG-related missteps.
• Product Liability: If chemicals in clothing cause allergic reactions or skin issues, especially among children or sensitive populations, product liability policies may come into play.
• Environmental Liability: Underwriters are now taking a closer look at environmental compliance when insuring textile manufacturers and suppliers. Historic pollution, wastewater discharges, and unremediated contamination can impact insurability.
• Reputational Risk: Insurers are beginning to evaluate a brand’s ESG profile during underwriting—not only to assess risk but also to protect their own reputations. Some carriers may exclude or limit coverage for companies engaged in unsustainable or high-risk practices.

Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Fashion Brands

As fast fashion brands navigate this evolving landscape, they must move beyond reactive compliance and adopt proactive risk mitigation strategies. Our panel shared several best practices:

• Conduct third-party supply chain audits to identify and address environmental and human rights risks.
• Use traceability technologies such as blockchain or digital product passports to improve transparency.
• Train marketing and legal teams to substantiate all environmental or labor-related claims made in advertising and investor materials.
• Align with international standards and certifications such as ISO 14001 (environmental management), GOTS (organic textiles), or Fair Trade.
• Engage insurers early in risk assessment discussions to ensure adequate and responsive coverage.

Industry Response: Embracing the Circular Economy

In response to rising legal scrutiny and environmental accountability, many fashion brands are beginning to embrace circular economy principles. Leading companies are investing in strategies like take-back programs, clothing resale, rental models, and textile recycling to extend the life of garments and reduce waste.

Brands such as Stella McCartney and Eileen Fisher have pioneered closed-loop initiatives, while mainstream retailers like Levi’s and H&M are exploring sustainable material sourcing and in-store collection programs.

These proactive steps not only align with consumer demand for sustainability, but they also demonstrate due diligence that may help mitigate regulatory risk and improve insurability. For insurers, these efforts signal a reduced risk profile, as companies show they’re actively managing environmental liabilities and reputational exposure.

From Trend to Accountability

Fast fashion is no longer just a consumer preference—it’s a focal point for regulatory scrutiny, investor pressure, and legal accountability. As courts, consumers, and insurers demand more transparency, brands must evolve or risk serious consequences.

The good news? Proactive strategies, informed insurance coverage, and responsible sourcing can position companies not only for compliance but for long-term resilience and credibility in the fashion industry.

Key Takeaways

• Environmental impacts span every stage of the fast fashion supply chain.
• Regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and EU are cracking down on greenwashing and labor rights violations.
• Lawsuits and insurance claims are rising—especially in areas like ESG disclosures, product safety, and IP theft.
• Insurers are scrutinizing brands’ sustainability practices and reputational risks.
• Brands need to shift from reactive compliance to proactive risk mitigation and transparency.
• Investing in circular fashion strategies can help brands reduce environmental impact, demonstrate regulatory due diligence, and improve their insurability in the face of rising legal and ESG-related risks.

Questions? Reach out to our team of experts today to get your questions answered!