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SungEel HiTech, a global recycling specialist, is establishing a secondary battery recycling infrastructure to actively support the realization of a circular economy in the electric vehicle era and the transition to an eco-friendly industry.

In line with domestic and international environmental policies and market changes, the company plays a key role in the global battery recycling sector and is committed to developing technologies and expanding business for a more sustainable future.

Recent international environmental regulations such as the strengthened EU Battery Directive require improved recovery rates of valuable metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as the adoption of eco-friendly processes.

SungEel HiTech is proactively responding to these changes by advancing technology and focusing on expanding production infrastructure. The main process involves recycling lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, mobile phones, and energy storage systems (ESS) to extract valuable metals.

“Previously, individual unit processes such as discharging, disassembly, crushing, melting, and hydrometallurgical refining were managed by different systems for each process, leading to complexities in operation and maintenance, as well as challenges in ensuring process efficiency,” said Kim Taekyung, Manager of SungEel HiTech. “Therefore, SungEel HiTech determined that introducing a stable and efficient solution capable of integrally managing all processes on a single platform is urgently needed.”

To achieve integrated control and optimization of these processes, SungEel HiTech implemented Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx® Distributed Control System (DCS). The PlantPAx DCS solution enables unified control of the entire battery recycling process on a single platform. This standardizes engineering and maintenance platforms, delivering high availability and performance while ensuring long-term technical support.

“Being able to manage complex processes on a single integrated platform has greatly improved efficiency not only in process operations but also in maintenance,” Taekyung said. “Additionally, by collecting and analyzing data across the entire process in real time, we have enabled smart factory-based operations that enhance productivity, quality control, and early detection of equipment abnormalities.”

Through the implementation of the PlantPAx Distributed Control System, SungEel HiTech has realized automation based on real-time process data, significantly improving production efficiency and quality stability. This has reduced quality variations and enabled consistent product output.

By securing full visibility of all processes and equipment conditions, the company can respond swiftly to abnormal situations. The automated safety management system has enhanced workplace safety and reduced the risk of accidents. Additionally, the environmental monitoring features ensure effective compliance with strengthened domestic and international environmental regulations.

The predictive maintenance capabilities of the PlantPAx DCS help to prevent equipment failures in advance, maximizing uptime and reducing maintenance costs, and greatly improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, this system deployment accelerates SungEel HiTech’s transition to a smart factory and establishes the foundational infrastructure to adopt advanced technologies such as AI and big data in the future.

Find additional details about this story, including a video interview with SungEel HiTech, on the Rockwell Automation website.

The Schlumberger Foundation is proud to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize, a merit-based award that recognizes Fellows who are translating their scientific and engineering expertise into initiatives with demonstrated potential for wider impact.

For more than two decades, the Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future program has supported women scientists and engineers from emerging and developing economies in pursuing advanced STEM research and developing their leadership.

Today, their achievements demonstrate that the program’s influence extends far beyond individual academic journeys. Across countries, disciplines and generations, Faculty for the Future Fellows are turning advanced scientific and engineering expertise into breakthrough solutions that open new pathways, strengthen communities and generate wider change across people and systems.

The Faculty for the Future Impact Prize recognizes proven initiatives and accelerates their next stage of development. Through funding, visibility and connection to the wider fellowship, the scientific and business community it helps recipients extend their reach and deepen their impact.

The 2026 Impact Prize recognizes outstanding initiatives in three areas:

• Educational Outreach
• Technology Innovation
• Social Impact

“Faculty for the Future began by investing in the education and potential of exceptional women scientists and engineers. What we now see is how that investment continues to multiply as Fellows open pathways for others, build institutions and apply their expertise to urgent challenges in their communities. The Impact Prize allows us to recognize this leadership, connect it across the fellowship and help it travel further,” said Capella Festa, President of the Schlumberger Foundation.

2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize Recipients

The Schlumberger Foundation is delighted to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize:

1- Dr. Darshana Joshi

VigyanShaala: STEM Access for Women and Rural Communities in India

2- Dr. Angela Tabiri

The Mathsqueen National STEAM Circuit

3- Dr. Novalia Pishesha

Future Southeast Asian Scientist (FSAS)

4- Dr. Chao Mbogo

Mentorship Infrastructure for Holistic Technologists

5- Dr. Hifza Rasheed

Empowering Women and Communities with Climate-Resilient Water

6- Professor Edu Inam

Scaling a Research Equipment Database for Equitable Access in Nigeria

7- Professor Bridget Bannerman

Empowering African Women to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

8- Dr. Tonthoza Uganja

Profitable Agroforestry for Smallholder Farmers in Malawi

9- Dr. Zita Nodjikouambaye

Community-Based Screening for Cervical and Breast Cancer in Chad

Selected from 156 applications from 61 countries, the nine winning initiatives reveal the breadth of what Faculty for the Future Fellows are building through science and engineering. They create pathways into STEM, strengthen access to research and healthcare, and develop practical responses to challenges in water, agriculture and climate resilience.

The Impact Prize marks a new chapter for Faculty for the Future. Building on more than two decades of support for advanced STEM education, it strengthens a global fellowship in which the scientific and engineering leadership of Fellows is recognized, connected and amplified.

About the Schlumberger Foundation

The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization founded by SLB in 1954. Its mission is to support education and promote excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Established in 2004, Faculty for the Future supports women scientists and engineers from emerging and developing economies in pursuing PhD and postdoctoral STEM research at leading institutions worldwide. In 2026, the program reached the milestone of funding 1,000 Fellows globally.

For more information about the Schlumberger Foundation and Faculty for the Future program, visit https://schlumbergerfoundation.com/.

Faculty for the Future Impact Prize Global Press Kit

MIAMI, July 20, 2026 /3BL/ – One year after celebrating the grand opening of Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island, Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, has another reason to celebrate, today launching its surplus meal donation program in The Bahamas. The expansion into The Bahamas marks another step in the company’s ongoing efforts to redirect surplus food through partnerships that create meaningful community impact around the world.

As part of Carnival Corporation’s Less Left Over food waste reduction strategy, the program’s first donation in The Bahamas was offloaded from Carnival Freedom and Carnival Conquest, where more than 318 pounds of prepared, unserved meals were safely redirected to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home, as well as to the Urban Renewal Authority, for distribution within the local community. The meals were collected, rapidly chilled, stored and transferred ashore using established food safety protocols and in compliance with local regulatory requirements. This milestone establishes a framework for future donations from ships and deepens the company’s expanding network of partners across the region.

“This expansion in The Bahamas is really about the strength of the partnerships we’ve built across the Caribbean,” said Marie McKenzie, senior vice president, government and destination affairs. “Working alongside government leaders and community organizations, we’re able to connect what happens on board our ships with real needs on shore – creating a simple, reliable way to get high-quality surplus meals to people who can benefit from them. It’s a shared effort that reflects what we can accomplish together.”

“The Bahamas has long benefited from strong partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for our people and communities,” said Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey M.P. “This initiative reflects a shared commitment to addressing real needs in a practical way, ensuring that quality meals can reach those who need them most. We welcome this expansion and appreciate Carnival Corporation’s efforts to support communities throughout The Bahamas.”

The launch reflects Carnival Corporation’s broader commitment to The Bahamas, where its investments, operations and community partnerships extend well beyond tourism. The company’s exclusive destinations include Celebration Key on Grand Bahama and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, both part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Paradise Collection.

Beyond its destinations, Carnival Corporation supports communities across The Bahamas through ongoing ship donation and volunteer efforts. Since late 2025, the company has completed more than 20 ship donations across Nassau, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera, redirecting furniture, clothing, bicycles and other household goods from Carnival Cruise Line vessels to local families, schools, community centers and charitable organizations. Recipient organizations span sectors critical to community wellbeing, including disaster relief, youth development, education, healthcare and social services, with a total of 19 organizations benefiting from these donations across The Bahamas.

The surplus meal donation initiative is a key component of Carnival Corporation’s Less Left Over strategy, which focuses on reducing food waste across its operations while creating meaningful community impact. By safely redirecting high-quality surplus meals, the initiative helps address both environmental and social challenges – minimizing waste while providing support to those in need. The effort is supported by carefully managed onboard processes and local partnerships that ensure meals can be redistributed safely and effectively within the community.

Since its launch in 2017, the program has expanded to 20 ports around the world, helping address food insecurity in port communities where the company’s ships visit. The addition of The Bahamas continues the company’s momentum in scaling the model across Latin America and the Caribbean, following recent launches in Roatan, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. As of year-end 2025, the program has provided more than 320,000 meal portions globally.

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About Carnival Corporation 

Carnival Corporation is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades under the ticker symbol CCL on the NYSE and is a member of the S&P 500.

For more information, please visit www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruises.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

To learn more about Carnival Corporation’s purpose and our commitment to sustainability, go to Our Impact.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com

Janna Rowell, Carnival Corporation, jrowell@carnival.com

LINCOLN, Neb., July 20, 2026 /3BL/ – Hank Green, science content creator, joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the seventh episode of its podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.” Hank Green’s engaging educational content has earned him a combined social media following of over 20 million people. He is also a novelist, CEO of online educational media company Complexly, and co-founder of Good Store.

In a conversation with Arbor Day Foundation CEO and host Dan Lambe, Green explores the significance of the Internet in the environmental movement and what meaningful engagement can look like.

“Hank has made his corner of the Internet a space for both education and positive action. I deeply admire his passion and commitment to making the world a better place. I think people are going to walk away from this episode feeling inspired,” said Lambe. “In a time when it’s easy to feel overcome by challenges, this podcast is a way for people to embrace hope. We’re grateful for the many listeners who are joining us on this journey.”

“Unearthing Optimism” is a new kind of conversation about the planet, featuring a series of influential and trusted voices shaping culture, science, and how we understand our changing world. It’s available to stream or download on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

The podcast is produced in part by the Arbor Day Foundation, the world’s largest tree planting nonprofit. Since its founding in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has helped to plant more than 500 million trees.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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