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NEW YORK, January 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a new reference guide: “European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Reference Guide.” The new guide, which is available here, was updated by G&A to reflect revised standards expected to be approved by the European Commission in early 2026.

In response to concerns about reporting complexity and administrative burdens presented by the 2023 ESRS, the European Commission directed the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) to streamline the ESRS. In December 2025, EFRAG delivered draft simplified standards that significantly reduce disclosure requirements for companies reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) while preserving information critical to understanding a company’s impacts, risks, and opportunities.

“While the final standards are still pending, the draft revisions offer insight into how ESRS reporting is evolving,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “Our new guide is intended to help corporate sustainability teams apply the ESRS in a practical way and support consistent CSRD reporting, whether navigating the transition from the original standards or using the framework as a benchmark for internal reporting and preparedness.”

G&A’s newly updated ESRS Quick Reference Guide is a concise resource designed to support informed planning and decision-making for sustainability, finance, legal, and reporting teams. The guide includes:

• A structured overview of the cross-cutting and topical standards;
• All disclosure requirements across environment, social, and governance topics;
• How the simplified ESRS fit into the broader evolution of CSRD requirements.

Coppola added, “G&A is committed to helping organizations navigate the evolving requirements for corporate climate reporting in Europe. We are available to help sustainability teams meet reporting requirements and produce sustainability disclosures that follow best practices.”

G&A’s new ESRS Quick Reference Guide is available for download on the company website.

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

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Rockwell Automation’s Sustainability Calculator for Repairs enables manufacturers to factor CO2e emissions and waste reduction into the lifecycle management of industrial assets. The calculator provides estimates based on the globally standardized GHG Protocol for the amount of carbon emissions, energy, and waste that would be saved by repairing an asset instead of replacing it.

In FY25, Rockwell’s Sustainability Calculator estimated a total of 4.12M kg CO2e avoided emissions and 273K kg avoided waste for our customers as a result of them choosing to remanufacture or repair industrial assets.

“The Sustainability Calculator for Repairs makes it simple for manufacturers to quantify and track sustainability metrics aligned with industry standards like the GHG Protocol’s global framework for scope 3 emissions,” said Abhishek Mehrotra, Lifecycle Services integrated customer experience manager.

The calculator is now available in most regions worldwide for Rockwell customers. Manufacturers can get a preview of their potential savings at no cost using the Sustainability Calculator for Repairs to explore the benefits of incorporating repair and remanufacturing into their operations to support their sustainability goals.

CPG manufacturer reduces CO2e emissions and hazardous waste with repair

A global consumer packaged goods (CPG) company wanted to quantify the environmental impact of repairing industrial automation assets in one of their UK plants. Rockwell collaborated with this customer to better understand the sustainability issues and challenges driving their need to take action and improve operations visibility. Based on insights from Rockwell’s Sustainability Calculator, the manufacturer decided to leverage Rockwell Automation repair services, resulting in an estimated 91% reduction in CO2e emissions and avoidance of 8% of hazardous waste being sent to a landfill.

The CPG manufacturer was also able to quantify the environmental impact of their Scope 3 emissions, specifically Category 1 (purchased goods and services) and Category 4 (upstream transportation) using Rockwell’s Sustainability Calculator for Repairs.

Learn more about how Rockwell is bringing together technology and manufacturing for a more sustainable tomorrow in the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report.

• Record $3.74 billion donated via Benevity platform
• 316,227 unique nonprofits around the world received support
• Support for emergency food causes increased by 35%
• Funding for international causes dropped by 9% year-over-year

CALGARY, Alberta,January 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Benevity Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today released its annual top charitable causes and workplace giving trends data. The data reveals a landmark year for generosity shown by companies and their people, with total donations on Benevity’s Enterprise Impact Platform – including corporate grants and workplace giving programs – reaching $3.74 billion, a 9.2% increase over 2024.

In 2025, workplace giving programs were defined by a distinct pivot toward domestic issues and emergency response in the U.S., reflecting a heightened emphasis on humanitarian needs at home.

Key Findings from the 2025 Data

Domestic Emergency Response Primarily Shapes Workplace Giving

In 2025, employees pivoted from international aid to domestic relief. Driven by political and economic instability, these donors prioritized immediate support for communities hit “at home” by natural disasters and food insecurity. This reversed a long-standing trend of giving to global conflicts – including wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

• Outpouring for Texas: Following the tragic Kerrville floods in July 2025, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country garnered $15.7 million, causing it to jump an astounding 56,381 positions to reach rank #5 overall.
• California Wildfire Relief: Southern California experienced a similar surge in support following the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, which destroyed more than 525,000 acres. This event propelled seven local nonprofits into the Top 50, as employees mobilized to provide essential resources to displaced residents and their animals.
• International pullback: Funding for International, Foreign Affairs and National Security causes dropped 9% year-over-year. In particular, Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee saw drops in their annual rankings, slipping from the 12th and 18th spots to 18th and 23rd respectively.
• Spotlight on World Central Kitchen (WCK): WCK emerged as a dominant force in crisis funding both in the U.S. and abroad, hitting an all-time high of Rank #3. WCK’s rise may underscore a donor preference for agile, highly visible organizations capable of immediate response.

Food Security Nonprofits Rise in the Ranks in the U.S.

As economic stress continues to mount, donations made to emergency food nonprofits grew by 35% with employees and their companies rallying in a national effort to bridge the gap left by inflation and changes in government funding via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

• Feeding America: A cornerstone of the national response, Feeding America continued its significant upward climb reaching 16th place on the strength of a 32% increase in donations.
• Second Harvest of Silicon Valley: The San Francisco/Bay Area organization rose to 10th place, highlighting the intense local demand for food security.

Civil Rights and Legal Services Rebound

Donations to Civil Rights causes rose 15% – double the overall Benevity growth rate – while law and legal services saw a 21% increase.

• The ACLU rose, finishing at rank #6, driven by concerns over civil liberties and a renewed focus on legal defense.
• Planned Parenthood remained relatively consistent at rank #7, as ongoing threats to reproductive rights at federal and state levels kept health advocacy at the forefront of employees’ minds.

Health and Cancer Causes Remain Consistent 

In an otherwise volatile environment, medical access and research remained stable. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital maintained its status as a Top 5 nonprofit, while the Alzheimer’s Association stayed in the Top 20. Over $71 million was donated to the top 13 cancer-focused organizations alone.

“In a year defined by corporate caution and uncertainty, employees refused to stay on the sidelines,” said Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer, Benevity. “2025 saw a distinct turn towards ‘at home’ as donors prioritized support for local crises and disasters, including the Texas floods, the LA wildfires, and food insecurity at the national level. In 2026, we hope to harness this momentum to ensure generosity remains borderless, supporting the critical work needed domestically and across the world.”

Methodology

This analysis draws on Benevity platform data from January 1 to December 31, 2025, representing the activity of over 2.12 million unique donors. The rankings focus exclusively on workplace giving, which comprises employee donations, corporate matching, and volunteer rewards; corporate grants are excluded. Donation volume represented in this “Top Charitable Causes” analysis amounts to $2.7B. To accurately reflect organizational reach, national and regional chapters of nonprofits have been grouped into single entities. Conversely, corporate foundations and fund aggregators are omitted to ensure specific impact areas are revealed and measured as accurately as possible.

To learn more about Benevity, please visit:https://benevity.com/.

About Benevity

Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the global leader in enterprise social impact software. Benevity’s all-in-one platform empowers the world’s most purpose-driven companies to seamlessly integrate corporate social responsibility into their core business strategy – driving measurable, scalable, and lasting impact. Benevity has supported more than $44 billion to more than 560,000 nonprofit organizations and enabled more than 7.7 million changemakers worldwide since 2008, empowering organizations to build trust, engage employees, boost retention, and drive innovation. Its unified platform supports giving, volunteering, granting, and employee mobilization – backed by intelligent insights and a secure, global infrastructure. For more information, visit benevity.com.

Contact: Indrani Ray-Ghosal I press@benevity.com

The initiative will see 100 Saudi graduates seconded to Lenovo’s Riyadh manufacturing facility as well as other global facilities for advanced on-the-job experience, with the goal of equipping participants with the skills needed for careers in Saudi Arabia’s evolving industrial landscape.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, January 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Lenovo, in partnership with Alat, the Human Resources Development Fund, and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has launched a new talent development program in Saudi Arabia. The initiative will see 100 Saudi graduates seconded to Lenovo’s Riyadh manufacturing facility as well as other global facilities for advanced on-the-job experience, combining theoretical and practical training in engineering, technology, and manufacturing, with the goal of equipping participants with the skills needed for careers in Saudi Arabia’s evolving industrial landscape. The initiative directly supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for industrial growth and local talent development.

This focus on enabling Saudi young talent aims to diversify the Saudi economy, increase local employment, and build a sustainable, knowledge-based industrial sector. Lenovo’s commitment to nurturing Saudi talent and expanding local manufacturing capabilities demonstrates its long-term partnership with the Kingdom and its role in shaping a vibrant, innovative, and competitive industrial ecosystem.

Lawrence Yu, Head of MEA Regional Headquarters, Lenovo said: “Saudi Arabia’s vision for industrial transformation is ambitious, and Lenovo is proud to be a partner in this journey. This collaboration shows our commitment to investment in the Kingdom’s most valuable assets, its people. This program will provide Saudi talent world-class skills, foster local innovation, and create meaningful career opportunities for all the participants. Together, we are building the foundation of a thriving manufacturing sector and supporting the goals of Vision 2030 through sustainable growth and local content development.”

The program is funded by the Human Resources Development Fund, with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources providing oversight and strategic direction. Lenovo will deliver training and operational support, while Alat, as Lenovo’s strategic partner, will contribute to program development and provide technical resources.

During their 4-month training block, the graduates will rotate through key roles in Lenovo’s global supply chain, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as production, quality control, and digital operations. Lenovo’s supply chain spans over 30 manufacturing sites in 10 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, and South America, and was recently ranked 8th in Gartner’s global supply chain ranking, highlighting Lenovo’s leadership in operational excellence. The curriculum is designed to meet international standards and include both classroom instruction and practical assignments at Lenovo’s regional and global facilities.

This initiative is aligned with Lenovo’s ongoing investment in Saudi Arabia, such as the construction of a new manufacturing base in Riyadh, the establishment of MEA Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, and the development of R&D facilities, a flagship retail space and VIP customer centre. The program aims to build a pipeline of skilled Saudi professionals who will contribute to the Kingdom’s industrial growth and support the objectives of Vision 2030.

About Lenovo
Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Keysight

Marwa Fatnassi, CSR Disclosure and Storytelling Manager

At Keysight, trust has always been at the heart of how we operate. Today, we’re proud to share that Forbes has named Keysight Technologies to its 2026 list of America’s Most Trusted Companies, placing us among the top 300 organizations recognized nationwide for their commitment to integrity and responsible leadership.

This recognition is more than an accolade-it’s a reflection of the values that guide our work, the relationships we build, and the standards we hold ourselves to every day.

How Forbes Measures Trust

Each year, Forbes partners with Statista to evaluate more than 1,500 public and private companies with at least 10,000 employees. Their independent analysis incorporates more than 50 data-driven indicators, assessing a company’s trustworthiness across several dimensions, including:

• Stakeholder sentiment

• Financial transparency and consistency

• Organizational stability and resilience

• Ethical business practices and governance strength

• Public reputation and credibility

Earning a place on this list along with a strong #188 ranking signals that Keysight stands out in all these areas.

What Sets Keysight Apart

Keysight’s inclusion highlights the collective work of our teams, leaders, and partners who reinforce trust in every customer interaction, business decision, and innovation we deliver. Key factors that contributed to this recognition include:

• Robust, transparent governance practices

• A proven history of financial integrity and performance

• A culture grounded in ethics, respect, and employee empowerment

• Deep, long‑term partnerships centered on customer success

• Operational excellence and a reputation for delivering with reliability

• Innovation guided by responsibility and impact

• Consistently positive perception in the marketplace and broader community

Together, these strengths reflect who we are as a company and how we choose to lead in our industry.

Trust as a Foundation for Innovation

Being recognized as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies reinforces the foundation on which we innovate. As we help customers accelerate breakthroughs in technology from next-gen connectivity to test solutions. We do so with an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and responsible progress.

This honor also joins a series of recent recognitions highlighting Keysight’s leadership in corporate responsibility, ethical operations, and business transparency.

To learn more about the methodology behind the ranking, visit Forbes Most Trusted Companies in America 2026 List

To learn more about CSR Performances, visit Corporate Social Responsibility | Keysight

• NAF, a leading national education nonprofit organization, turned to Tata Consultancy Services’ Tech4HOPE pro bono consulting and services program to help improve educational outcomes.
• The effort leveraged TCS’ expertise in data visualization technology to significantly improve NAF’s interpretation of complex datasets and make them easier to access.
• As a result, NAF has deeper insights into the factors unpinning student potential, enabling them to develop more effective, customized approaches to helping students achieve their potential.

For years, student need in the U.S. has been measured by relative poverty alone and specifically by student eligibility for free and reduced-price lunches, while ignoring other factors. Now, more meaningful and actionable considerations are available through the efforts of NAF, a US nonprofit organization dedicated to student success, through TCS’ Tech4HOPE pro bono services program.

The measure of how many students qualify for free and reduced-price lunches from the federal government has been the way schools qualify for Title I, Part A (Title I) funding since about 2010. Part of the U.S. Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA), Title I provides funding to school districts for children from low-income families. The supplemental funding is meant to close educational achievement gaps and ensure students have fair access to a high-quality education.

Acutely aware that many factors beyond household income and food security are roadblocks to student potential, NAF created the Open Data Index for Schools (ODIS) application. A free, first-of-its-kind open data resource, ODIS provides insights into the variety of community barriers facing more than 23,000 US high schools. The goal of the tool is to improve education and student achievement by overcoming as many barriers to success as possible. With that mandate, NAF turned to TCS and its Tech4HOPE pro bono consulting and services program for support to make data output from ODIS more accessible and understandable.

For the project, TCS Tech4HOPE employee volunteers improved and expanded output from ODIS by creating enhanced data visualizations, resulting in more nuanced snapshots of the challenges facing marginalized communities. More than simply presenting data in charts or graphs, the new data visualizations reveal more detailed and compelling insights about the individuals behind the data. This makes it easier for people of all data skill levels—from beginners to data scientists—to better understand and interact with the information.

NAF is now using these easy-to-decipher visuals to develop more customized approaches to helping students achieve their full potential. TCS Tech4HOPE volunteers also delivered a digital toolkit to help ODIS users more easily extract datasets and interpret them.

“Thanks to TCS, the front-end of our Open Data Index tool will be dramatically enhanced, making visual storytelling and data interpretation more intuitive and impactful, said Dr. Nicholas Minar, Director of Research & Reporting at NAF. “In a world overflowing with data, clear and concise insights are essential for driving place-based philanthropy. We’re excited that TCS helped us take this tool to the next level, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions that support students and communities.”

NAF brings schools and businesses together to better prepare high school students for college, career, and future success. Among the organization’s strategies are experiential hands-on learning activities that complement career-focused program of study. They are served through NAF academies and are delivered in partnership with the private sector.

“Through our collaboration with NAF, we were able to leverage our expertise by creating tools that significantly enhance the accessibility and understanding of ODIS’ complex datasets,” said Ashvini Saxena, VP and Global Head, TCS Digital Software & Solutions, who served as the NAF project lead. “It’s a great feeling to know that our efforts will improve the lives of students in local US communities by improving their future opportunities for success.”

For more information about Tech4HOPE, contact stefanie.mccall@tcs.com.

About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of 580,000 spread across 55 countries and 202 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. For more information, visit www.tcs.com.

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We live in a hyperconnected world where digital access must be instant, reliable, and always available. From generative AI and cloud computing to streaming platforms and e-commerce, our reliance on digital infrastructure is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. At the center of this transformation is the data center – the silent engine powering the global digital economy.

Whether massive hyperscale campuses driving global cloud services or distributed edge sites enabling low-latency AI applications, data centers must deliver reliability, efficiency, and security, all with the ability to scale seamlessly. Yet behind the walls of every facility lies a critical enabler that often goes unnoticed: the complex logistics ecosystem required to build, expand, and maintain these environments without disruption.

DP World is uniquely positioned to support this mission. As a global end-to-end logistics provider with operations in 75+ countries, advanced contract logistics capabilities, and deep experience in managing data center operations and technology supply chains, the company plays a central role in ensuring data centers go live faster and operate more reliably over time.

Building Data Centers Is a High-Stakes Operation

Data centers may support digital workloads, but their development is intensely physical. Constructing or upgrading a facility requires the precise movement of thousands of components – many of which are sensitive, high-value, heavy, or time-critical. These include:

• Server racks and frames
• High-density compute and storage equipment
• Cooling and power systems (e.g., chillers, PDUs, UPS units)
• Structured cabling and networking gear
• Specialized packaging, staging tools, and handling equipment

The challenge is far more complex than moving equipment from point A to point B. It requires:

• Synchronizing just-in-time deliveries with construction timelines
• Ensuring secure handling and chain-of-custody for mission-critical assets
• Navigating global regulatory and customs requirements
• Scaling operations to match fast-paced deployment cycles
• Compliance with local laws and regulations

Tier I–IV data centers operate under strict technical requirements. A single missed delivery can derail a go-live schedule; a damaged component can cause costly downtime. Many facilities are also built in remote locations near power sources, requiring specialized routing, access planning, and multimodal coordination.

For cloud providers, colocation operators, and enterprises, logistics is no longer just a support function – it is a competitive differentiator.

Complex Deployments Demand a Partner with Full Lifecycle Expertise

DP World brings far more than transportation to data center deployments. With integrated logistics and data center operations services, the company orchestrates the entire lifecycle:

1. Inbound, Product Configuration and Rack Integration 

We manage rack assembly, software replication, and testing in-house, with full system links for fast, precise configuration and fulfillment.

2. Operating Hub and Spoke Warehouses

Our connected warehousing model enables efficient inventory handling and just-in-time delivery, linking global supply with final deployment.

3. Delivering Equipment to Data Centers during Fit-out and Commissioning

We transport high-value equipment using dedicated fleets and white glove delivery, ensuring racks arrive safely, with zero damage and ready for installation.

4. Reverse Logistics and Decommissioning

From secure returns to safe disposal, we manage every stage of the asset lifecycle with full traceability, regulatory compliance, and chain-of-custody control.

Every step demands precise coordination. With the right systems and experience, even the most complex deployments are executed smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Learn more about DP World’s data center services.

Evolving Demands Call for Smarter, Integrated Logistics

The data center landscape is changing rapidly:

• AI and machine learning workloads are growing exponentially
• Cloud and SaaS providers are scaling at unprecedented speed
• 5G and edge computing are distributing infrastructure across new geographies
• Regulatory and security expectations are tightening
• Sustainability requirements are reshaping site selection and operations

Operators must deliver high performance, near-perfect uptime, and improved energy efficiency – while expanding capacity at record speed. These realities demand a smarter logistics model: globally connected, locally responsive, technologically advanced, and capable of managing continuous infrastructure refresh cycles.

DP World enables this through:

• A global multimodal logistics network
• Specialized data center handling and assembly capabilities
• Contract logistics operations that support staging, configuration, and integration
• Robust digital tools for coordination, tracking, and risk management
• End-to-end lifecycle support, including deployment, upgrades, and decommissioning

In a fast-moving market, the right logistics partner helps prevent disruption, accelerate commissioning, and ensure predictable delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.

DP World: Enabling What’s Next for the Digital Economy

DP World supports customers around the world as they build and scale critical digital infrastructure. With capabilities spanning freight forwarding, contract logistics, data-center rack assembly, multimodal transportation, technology handling, and reverse logistics, the company delivers the complete lifecycle support modern deployments require.

As the market evolves – from hyperscale campuses to distributed edge nodes – DP World continues to expand and integrate its capabilities to meet the needs of the world’s most advanced digital operators.

The future of global connectivity depends on logistics that anticipate challenges, adapt quickly, and deliver without fail. That is the role DP World plays every day as an enabler of the world’s data, cloud, and AI infrastructure.

Learn more about DP World’s Cloud and Data Centers Logistics Solutions.