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Originally published on AdoptAClassroom.org

Subaru Loves Learning month is here, and our friends at Subaru are partnering with us for the fifth consecutive year to support students who need supplies. 

During the month of August, Subaru and its retailers are funding classrooms in their local communities across the country through AdoptAClassroom.org^®.

As our largest corporate supporter, Subaru’s award-winning Subaru Loves Learning initiative will help provide school supplies to more than 950,000 students in high-needs schools with us by the end of 2025.

Subaru Helps Students Thrive in School

For Jackie, a third-grade teacher in California, support from Subaru has helped keep her students engaged.

“If we don’t have all of the supplies that they need, then a lot of times we have limited participation,” said Jackie. “So we work really hard to make sure that our students have the school supplies they need to really avoid that decrease of engagement and continue to boost their confidence in their learning as well.”

A donation from her local Subaru retailer helped teachers at Jackie’s school purchase classroom supplies that spark curiosity and excitement.

Jackie’s school isn’t alone. A 2025 AdoptAClassroom.org survey found that 77% of students in classrooms adopted by Subaru were more engaged in their learning because of the donation.

“Thank you Subaru from the bottom of my heart for supporting the students in my classroom and Parkview Elementary School as a whole. We would not be able to continue to help our students and support their learning if it wasn’t for companies like you.”

– Jackie, Teacher

Alysia, a K-6 instructional coach in Arizona, spends $750 to $1,000 out of pocket each year on supplies for her high-needs classroom. Her students go through most classroom items faster than she can replace them. 

As her sixth-grade student Ben remembers, “One time we had to share pencils because we didn’t have enough.”

Alysia used donations from her local Subaru retailer to purchase flexible seating and fidgets for her students. She sees the impact of the new supplies daily.

“It keeps kids in the classroom,” said Alysia. “They don’t have to go take a break or go for a walk. They can move their hands to keep them focused.” 

92% of teachers’ students supported by Subaru were able to access learning materials they wouldn’t have received without the donation.

Students like Ben thrive when they have the right learning tools, and over the past five years, Subaru has made that possible for 950,000+ students.

Learn more about Subaru’s educator vehicle discount program on their website.

A special thank you to the following Subaru retailers who adopted an entire school in their community for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Adventure Subaru – Fayetteville, AR
• Peoria Subaru – Peoria, AZ
• Findlay Subaru Prescott – Prescott, AZ
• Tucson Subaru – Tucson, AZ
• Albany Subaru – Albany, CA
• Santa Cruz Subaru – Capitola, CA
• Fairfield Subaru – Fairfield, CA
• Modesto Subaru – Modesto, CA
• Stevens Creek Subaru – San Jose, CA
• DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks – Thousand Oaks, CA
• Schomp Subaru – Aurora, CO
• AutoNation Subaru Arapahoe – Centennial, CO
• Heuberger Subaru – Colorado Springs, CO
• AutoNation Subaru West – Golden, CO
• Step One Subaru Fort Walton Beach – Fort Walton Beach, FL
• Subaru of Gainesville – Gainesville, FL
• Subaru of North Miami – Miami, FL
• Subaru of Naples – Naples, FL
• Subaru of Pembroke Pines – Pembroke Pines, FL
• Subaru of Wesley Chapel – Wesley Chapel, FL
• Wackerli Subaru – Idaho Falls, ID
• Zeigler Subaru of Fort Wayne – Fort Wayne, IN
• Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette – Lafayette, IN
• Subaru of Olathe – Olathe, KS
• Quantrell Subaru – Lexington, KY
• Subaru of Baton Rouge – Baton Rouge, LA
• Baldwin Subaru – Covington, LA
• Annapolis Subaru – Annapolis, MD
• Bel Air Subaru – Bel Air, MD
• Gateway Subaru – Delmar, MD
• Fox Subaru – Grand Rapids, MI
• Suburban Subaru of Troy – Troy, MI
• Bloomington Subaru – Bloomington, MN
• Walser Subaru – Burnsville, MN
• Walser Subaru St. Paul – S. St. Paul, MN
• White Bear Subaru – Vadnais Heights, MN
• Reliable Subaru – Springfield, MO
• Sunset Hills Subaru – Sunset Hills, MO
• Johnson Subaru of Cary – Cary, NC
• Williams Subaru – Charlotte, NC
• Beardmore Subaru – Bellevue, NE
• Subaru of Englewood – Englewood, NJ
• Lester Glenn Subaru – Toms River, NJ
• Subaru of Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
• Goldstein Subaru – Colonie, NY
• Subaru White Plains – Elmsford, NY
• Boardman Subaru – Boardman, OH
• Ferguson Subaru – Broken Arrow, OK
• Cavender Subaru of Norman – Norman, OK
• Bob Moore Subaru – Oklahoma City, OK
• Royal Moore Subaru – Hillsboro, OR
• Capitol Subaru of Salem – Salem, OR
• Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg – Harrisburg, PA
• Stuckey Subaru – Hollidaysburg, PA
• W & L Subaru – Northumberland, PA
• Bowser Subaru – Pittsburgh, PA
• Budd Baer Subaru – Washington, PA
• Crews Subaru of Charleston – North Charleston, SC
• City Limits Subaru – Buda, TX
• Subaru of America Dallas Zone Office – Coppell, TX
• Huffines Subaru Corinth – Corinth, TX
• Hicks Family Subaru – Corpus Christi, TX
• Bert Ogden Subaru – Edinburg, TX
• Hiley Subaru – Fort Worth, TX
• Team Gillman Subaru North – Houston, TX
• Brandon Tomes Subaru – McKinney, TX
• North Park Subaru – San Antonio, TX
• Doug Smith Subaru – American Fork, UT
• Bob Wade Subaru – Harrisonburg, VA
• Casey Subaru – Newport News, VA
• Southern Team Subaru – Roanoke, VA
• CMA’s Subaru of Winchester – Winchester, VA
• Subaru of Puyallup – Puyallup, WA
• Dick Hannah Subaru – Vancouver, WA
• Bergstrom Subaru – Green Bay – Green Bay, WI
• Don Miller Subaru East – Madison, WI
• Don Miller Subaru West – Madison, WI
• Sommer’s Subaru – Mequon, WI
• Jenkins Subaru – Bridgeport, WV
• Dutch Miller Subaru – Charleston, WV

DP World’s Growing Footprint in the Dominican Republic

For more than two decades, DP World has been a cornerstone of the Dominican Republic’s logistics and trade landscape. Since beginning operations in 2003, the company has invested more than US$700 million in the Port of Caucedo and its adjoining Free Trade Zone, transforming it into one of the Caribbean’s most advanced gateways for global commerce. Today, DP World manages over 60% of the country’s container traffic, providing integrated services that span marine terminals, warehousing, logistics, and even workforce training through the DP World Academy.

This long-term commitment has positioned DP World as not only an operator but also a partner in the nation’s sustainable economic growth, advancing trade connectivity while investing in people and skills development.

Launching a Transformative New Chapter

In May 2025, DP World and the Dominican government signed a landmark US$760 million agreement to expand both the Caucedo port terminal and the adjacent economic zone. The expansion will unlock 225 hectares of new development land, add 1.25 million square meters of industrial space, and boost the terminal’s capacity from 2.5 million TEUs to approximately 3.1 million TEUs annually.

The investment is evenly split: US$380 million for port infrastructure – including extended quays, new cranes, breakwaters, and upgraded security systems – and another US$380 million for Free Trade Zone development, with roads, utilities, and pre-built warehouses to attract global tenants.

“This agreement marks a major step forward in our vision to transform Caucedo into the most advanced logistics hub in the Caribbean,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, in the announcement.

A Reliable Alternative in Global Supply Chains

The expansion comes at a critical moment. With geopolitical tensions and tariff shifts reshaping global manufacturing, companies are urgently seeking cost-effective, resilient nearshoring options. The Dominican Republic is emerging as a top contender. Its free zones already host over 850 companies across industries such as apparel, electronics, medical devices, and aerospace. The island’s location – just three days by sea to Miami and five to New York – offers unmatched proximity to U.S. markets.

Recent high-profile moves, such as World Emblem relocating production from Mexico and China to the Dominican Republic, highlight how businesses are leveraging the country’s incentives, workforce, and stability to future-proof supply chains.

Sustainability and Shared Prosperity at the Core

Beyond infrastructure, the new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is being designed with sustainability in mind. DP World in the Dominican Republic already operates electric equipment fleets and has invested heavily in energy efficiency and emissions reduction programs. The company applies international best practices in environmental management and partners with the Dominican government to strengthen green logistics standards.

Equally important is the human element. DP World’s expansion is expected to generate up to 50,000 new direct jobs. Coupled with initiatives like the DP World Academy and partnerships with local institutions, the SEZ will build a talent pipeline that advances social mobility and equips workers with future-ready skills.

A New Trade Horizon for the Americas

With this multi-million-dollar expansion, DP World and the Dominican Republic are not simply building more warehouses or container berths – they are reshaping the logistics architecture of the Americas. The project is projected to attract nearly US$3.9 billion in foreign investment and drive over US$4 billion in new manufacturing output.

By integrating world-class infrastructure, a competitive regulatory framework, and a strong ESG foundation, the Dominican Republic is positioning itself as a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective hub for manufacturers navigating an era of uncertainty.

This historic investment marks a bold bet on the future of global trade, and one that could redefine supply chains across the Western Hemisphere.

Technology is not stagnant and keeping up can prove to be a challenge, especially in the education sector. But in the heart of Australia’s capital, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is setting an inspiring example of how education can evolve to meet the challenges of today while preparing students for the opportunities of tomorrow.  CIT is not only a cornerstone of the local economy but a leader in addressing the nation’s skills gap by preparing a future-proof workforce. Through a bold commitment to digital transformation, CIT is reimagining how education is delivered with Cisco.  

A Vision for Digital Learning

CIT’s Digital Transformation Strategy is driven by one, simple vision: “To improve the lives of our students through incredible teaching that takes full advantage of available technologies.” This vision isn’t just about adopting new tools but creating immersive, scalable, and effective learning environments that connect students and empower educators. 

As CIT embarks on this journey to transformation, there are challenges when it comes to balancing innovation with practicality. The goal is to seamlessly integrate digital solutions into a wide range of learning spaces—from kitchens to classrooms—without overwhelming students or staff. These solutions must enhance teaching methods while aligning with the institution’s teaching goals and needs of its community. 

A Collaborative Approach to Innovation 

Cisco’s collaboration with CIT highlights a milestone in educational transformation. Within just two months, Cisco and its partners designed and delivered two state-of-the-art prototype rooms equipped with cutting-edge, collaborative technology. These spaces provide educators and students with hands-on opportunities to explore how digital tools can complement traditional teaching methods.  

The prototype rooms are active learning environments where feedback drives continuous improvement. Teachers and students are directly involved in shaping how these spaces evolve, ensuring the technology is both practical and impactful. 

Supporting this transformation is a robust network architecture designed in partnership with Digital Data Technology Solutions, the Australian Capital Territory  (ACT) Government’s in-house technology provider. This architecture supports CIT’s immediate needs while enabling future enhancements such as Software-Defined Access (SDA), wayfinding, and Cisco Spaces. By replacing traditional audiovisual systems with multiple endpoints, CIT has adopted a streamlined, cost-effective solution that enhances functionality and adaptability.

Transforming Lives, Strengthening Communities 

The impact of CIT’s digital transformation extends far beyond the classroom. For students and educators, the new digital learning spaces mean greater accessibility, engagement, and inclusivity. This helps lead to higher retention and success rates, helping to close the skills gap and prepare a workforce ready to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. 

On a national level, CIT’s transformation serves as a model for other institutions, showcasing how technology can revolutionize educational experiences. By demonstrating the potential of digital classrooms, CIT is inspiring a movement toward more inclusive, engaging, and sustainable education across Australia.

A Win-Win for Cisco and Education 

For Cisco, this collaboration highlights the power of partnership in driving innovation. By delivering tangible results through its digital platforms and network designs, Cisco reinforces its leadership in educational technology solutions. The success of this project not only strengthens Cisco’s reputation but also creates a scalable framework that can be replicated in other institutions, both within CIT and beyond. 

This partnership with CIT underscores Cisco’s commitment to creating practical, impactful solutions that address today’s needs while anticipating the future of education. It’s a collaboration that transforms how people learn and also opens doors to new opportunities for Cisco to support the education sector in meaningful ways. 

As CIT continues its digital transformation journey, possibilities are boundless. With innovative technology, dedicated educators, and engaged students, the institution is poised to lead the way in shaping the future of education. Together, CIT and Cisco are proving that when technology meets Purpose, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. 

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MetLife is working to increase efficiencies, reduce risks and deliver sustainable growth across our global operations. This includes improving the performance of our 9.2 million square feet of offices and reducing business travel emissions—implementing initiatives that lower operating costs, promote collaboration and enhance workforce vitality. We have decreased location-based emissions by 44% since 2019 and have maintained carbon neutrality for our offices, fleets and business travel since 2016.¹

We continue to promote energy efficiency and implement green building practices. We look for opportunities to analyze and manage data center operations strategically and improve performance as energy demands rise. Elsewhere, vehicle fleets, office energy upgrades and office consolidation represent strong opportunities to lower energy use and reduce emissions. Throughout our regions, we are replacing vehicles in our fleets with electric or hybrid options where possible.

We also encourage global reductions in business travel to promote efficiency and lower operating costs. These could include recommendations to combine two trips into one, to travel by train instead of by air, and to fly in premium economy instead of business class on long-haul flights.

Since 2009, we have procured renewable energy by purchasing energy attribute certificates—issued when one megawatt-hour of electricity is generated and delivered to the grid from a renewable energy resource—to match our global electricity consumption (see GHG Emissions and Energy data in Sustainability Scorecard). In Spain, we generate on-site renewables through a solar array on our office in Madrid. We are exploring options for on-site renewable generation in Cyprus, Jordan and other sites, while working with energy providers and landlords across our markets to source green energy.

We supplement emissions reductions and energy efficiency initiatives with a diverse portfolio of third party-certified carbon offset projects that empower local economies. Enhanced due diligence is conducted on all projects purchased for MetLife.

Read more about how MetLife is reducing global emissions through its sustainability efforts in our 2024 Sustainability Report.

¹ MetLife’s carbon neutrality efforts apply to global owned and leased offices, global vehicle fleets (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) and employee business travel (Scope 3 Category 6). 

When Keith Holloman saw how COVID-19 affected his own family, the importance of accurate healthcare technology became deeply personal.

“It’s not just this ambiguous patient out there,” said Holloman, a clinical research program manager at Medtronic. “It’s someone I care for that could benefit from our technologies.”

Holloman now works in Acute Care & Monitoring developing pulse oximeters — devices he used regularly when he worked as a respiratory therapist.

Pulse oximeters measure oxygen in the blood. They became even more critical for decision-making during the pandemic, and that surge in use spotlighted a troubling flaw: studies showed the devices can be less accurate on patients with darker skin tones.

Holloman is part of efforts to change that by using artificial intelligence to design technology for all from the start.

“We’re making sure that our technology is equitable for every patient we serve,” Holloman said.

Powered by AI

Doctors have relied on pulse oximeters for more than 40 years to monitor patients’ oxygen levels and knowing oxygen levels helps clinicians detect when a patient’s health is declining.

“They’re dependent on having an accurate measurement which potentially could result in them making decisions in terms of what level of intervention is necessary for that patient,” Holloman said of doctors.

At Medtronic, the Nellcor^TM pulse oximeter has been using artificial intelligence for more than 20 of those years — a move that positioned the company as an early adopter of AI to enhance device accuracy, said Jason Case, who leads research and development in the Acute Care & Monitoring business.

How does AI work in these small devices? First, consider how pulse oximetry works, he said.

“We’re shining light, through tissue, to measure oxygen in the blood,” Case said, “You can think of this like shining a flashlight into fog to look for something. And because blood moves with every heartbeat, the pulse lets us know when to take a measurement. Our AI is really good at identifying each and every pulse, and that enhances our accuracy.”

Every pulse is an opportunity to accurately measure oxygen supply, and AI in Nellcor^TM sees every single one – helping clinicians ensure patient safety moment-to-moment.

Still, said Case, there’s more work to be done.

The human touch

Long before pulse oximeters get clipped to a patient’s finger in the hospital, Medtronic scientists and engineers are innovating AI algorithms with the help of regular people, Holloman said.

The company opened a clinical physiology lab near the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, to conduct its clinical trials not only with a wide array of participants but with more speed and frequency, leading to faster innovation.

“We’re looking at ways to improve our algorithms to accurately account for the variations in skin pigmentation, and we’re going a step further to actually design clinical studies that will give us the data that shows our algorithms, our new technology, is indeed accurate,” Holloman said.

The lab in Denver empowers Medtronic to not only examine current device performance but to inform new designs. This work includes thinking through how AI can help predict and prevent complications – perhaps even before a doctor knows something’s wrong, Case said.

“Imagine if we could use AI to look at small variations in the pulse to see an infection early and then do something about it,” he said.

The technology under development has been accepted into the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Safer Technologies Program for Medical Devices (STeP) — a designation that accelerates the development, assessment, and review of devices that are expected to improve the safety of current treatments.

“This means a ton for our patients,” Case said.

Learn more about Medtronic here.

Patient monitoring products should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy and are intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. Note: Oxygen saturation accuracy can be affected by certain environmental, equipment, and patient physiologic conditions (as discussed in the operator’s manual for the monitor) that influence readings of SpO2. Please consult the IFU and operator’s manual for full safety information. Some of the technologies discussed in this article are aspirational, pipeline projects and not cleared or available for sale at this time.

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant progress toward its Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC) goals. The report titled “Trusted Chemistry” is an affirmation of the company’s vision and commitment to using the power of chemistry to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges while improving lives and helping communities thrive.

“Our Trusted Chemistry vision is more than aspirational; it’s directional,” said Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours. “It guides how we operate, innovate, and engage with our stakeholders. The 2024 Sustainability Report reflects our unwavering commitment to responsible manufacturing, environmental stewardship, and community impact. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and excited about the opportunities ahead.”

The 2024 report reflects a pivotal year for Chemours, marked by refreshed core values, a new corporate strategy—Pathway to Thrive—and measurable sustainability achievements. Key Highlights from the 2024 Sustainability Report include:

• Reached a 76% reduction in fluorinated organic chemical (FOC) process emissions globally since 2018, advancing toward the goal of a 99% reduction by 2030.
• Achieved 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, keeping Chemours on track to meet its 60% reduction target by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
• Accomplished the 2030 Sustainable Offerings goal six years ahead of schedule, with 50% of revenue now coming from products that make a specific contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Completed Chemours’ first Double Materiality Assessment, supporting further alignment of the company’s sustainability priorities with stakeholder needs. The insights are being used to inform actions and evolve the 2030 CRC aspirations and goals, to build on achievements and drive more impact to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The report also details Chemours’ Trusted Chemistry vision in action with features on continued investment in sustainable technologies and circularity, including:

• Liquid cooling solutions for data centers, including two-phase immersion fluid, which can reduce cooling energy use by up to 90% and nearly eliminate cooling-related water consumption when compared to traditional air-cooling technologies.
• Advanced binders that enable dry electrode manufacturing for electric vehicle (EV) batteries; a process that can reduce manufacturing footprint by 75%, energy consumption by approximately 47%, and eliminate the need for hazardous solvent use and recovery.
• Sharpening our focus on helping to build a more circular economy by implementing circularity principles in our operations and with partners, as part of our broader commitment to make the most of critical resources, prevent waste, take climate action, and support a thriving society.

To read the full 2024 Sustainability Report, visit www.chemours.com/en/sustainability.

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers’ biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 6,000 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,500 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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