PORTLAND, Ore., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – The Global Electronics Council® (GEC), steward of the EPEAT® ecolabel today announced the first networking equipment products listed on the EPEAT Registry. This milestone expands the ecolabel’s reach into networking technologies that underpin modern enterprise IT environments.

The first registered products, including the 5420 Series of enterprise network switches and AP4020 Wi-Fi 7 access points from Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered automation for networking, mark an important step in bringing independently verified sustainability standards to the networking equipment that powers organizations worldwide.

Networking technologies play a foundational role in enabling enterprise operations across campuses, distributed organizations, and cloud-connected environments. As demand for digital connectivity continues to accelerate, the addition of networking equipment to EPEAT enables organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into core digital infrastructure decisions.

The inclusion of networking equipment in the EPEAT Registry reflects growing industry recognition that sustainability must extend beyond traditional endpoint devices to the broader digital systems that support modern operations.

Networking equipment serves as a critical layer within digital infrastructure, connecting users, devices, data centers, and cloud services. As global demand for connectivity continues to rise, manufacturers and enterprise buyers are increasingly focused on addressing the environmental impacts associated with these essential technologies.

By applying lifecycle-based sustainability criteria to networking equipment, including considerations related to materials, manufacturing, energy use, and end-of-life management, EPEAT provides organizations with trusted information to support more responsible technology procurement.

“The addition of networking equipment to the EPEAT Registry marks an important milestone in expanding sustainability across the digital infrastructure that powers modern organizations,” said Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council. “As enterprises continue to invest in the connectivity and computing systems that drive today’s digital economy, it is critical that sustainability considerations extend beyond endpoint devices to the technologies that enable communication, data processing, and cloud connectivity. By bringing independently verified sustainability criteria to networking equipment, EPEAT is helping manufacturers demonstrate leadership while enabling purchasers to make more informed and responsible technology decisions.”

Extreme Networks is the first brand to register networking equipment products under the EPEAT program, demonstrating leadership in advancing sustainability within enterprise networking.

“EPEAT status is proof that sustainability is built into how we design, not added later. It reflects smarter innovation across the full product lifecycle and gives our customers confidence they’re choosing high-performing products that align with their environmental goals. We’re proud to be the first and only vendor to deliver EPEAT registered networking equipment and will continue working with the Global Electronics Council to advance access to sustainable networking solutions,” said Katy Motiey, Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer, Extreme Networks.

The expansion of EPEAT into networking equipment introduces new opportunities for both manufacturers and technology buyers.

For manufacturers, EPEAT registration provides a pathway to demonstrate sustainability leadership and differentiate products through independently verified environmental criteria.

For enterprise purchasers, the availability of EPEAT registered networking equipment expands sustainable procurement options and enables organizations to incorporate networking technologies into broader IT sustainability strategies.

For the technology industry, the introduction of networking equipment into the EPEAT signals the continued expansion of ecolabeling across the technology sector and reinforces the role of transparent sustainability standards in driving innovation and market transformation.

About the Global Electronics Council

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) envisions a world with only sustainable electronic technology that enhances the well-being of people and planet. Our mission is to accelerate the transformation of markets toward prioritizing the most sustainable electronic products and services.

As stewards of the EPEAT ecolabel, we set global standards for electronics that empower brands, their value chains and their buyers to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. Through our thought leadership, advocacy, and EPEAT ecolabel, GEC is helping to reshape the electronics industry into a driving force for environmental preservation and global well-being.

About the EPEAT Ecolabel

EPEAT is a leading global ecolabel that enables manufacturers to follow strict third-party verified standards while providing transparency for buyers.

Since its launch in 2006, procurement professionals have reported purchases of more than 2.7 billion EPEAT products, generating cost savings exceeding $34 billion USD and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 341 million metric tonnes.

Media Contact

Erik Fessler

Senior Manager, Global Communications

Global Electronics Council

Direct Line: +1 (971) 380-4088

U.S. Eastern Time Zone

efessler@gec.org

PORTLAND, Ore., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – The Global Electronics Council® (GEC), steward of the EPEAT® ecolabel today announced the first networking equipment products listed on the EPEAT Registry. This milestone expands the ecolabel’s reach into networking technologies that underpin modern enterprise IT environments.

The first registered products, including the 5420 Series of enterprise network switches and AP4020 Wi-Fi 7 access points from Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered automation for networking, mark an important step in bringing independently verified sustainability standards to the networking equipment that powers organizations worldwide.

Networking technologies play a foundational role in enabling enterprise operations across campuses, distributed organizations, and cloud-connected environments. As demand for digital connectivity continues to accelerate, the addition of networking equipment to EPEAT enables organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into core digital infrastructure decisions.

The inclusion of networking equipment in the EPEAT Registry reflects growing industry recognition that sustainability must extend beyond traditional endpoint devices to the broader digital systems that support modern operations.

Networking equipment serves as a critical layer within digital infrastructure, connecting users, devices, data centers, and cloud services. As global demand for connectivity continues to rise, manufacturers and enterprise buyers are increasingly focused on addressing the environmental impacts associated with these essential technologies.

By applying lifecycle-based sustainability criteria to networking equipment, including considerations related to materials, manufacturing, energy use, and end-of-life management, EPEAT provides organizations with trusted information to support more responsible technology procurement.

“The addition of networking equipment to the EPEAT Registry marks an important milestone in expanding sustainability across the digital infrastructure that powers modern organizations,” said Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council. “As enterprises continue to invest in the connectivity and computing systems that drive today’s digital economy, it is critical that sustainability considerations extend beyond endpoint devices to the technologies that enable communication, data processing, and cloud connectivity. By bringing independently verified sustainability criteria to networking equipment, EPEAT is helping manufacturers demonstrate leadership while enabling purchasers to make more informed and responsible technology decisions.”

Extreme Networks is the first brand to register networking equipment products under the EPEAT program, demonstrating leadership in advancing sustainability within enterprise networking.

“EPEAT status is proof that sustainability is built into how we design, not added later. It reflects smarter innovation across the full product lifecycle and gives our customers confidence they’re choosing high-performing products that align with their environmental goals. We’re proud to be the first and only vendor to deliver EPEAT registered networking equipment and will continue working with the Global Electronics Council to advance access to sustainable networking solutions,” said Katy Motiey, Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer, Extreme Networks.

The expansion of EPEAT into networking equipment introduces new opportunities for both manufacturers and technology buyers.

For manufacturers, EPEAT registration provides a pathway to demonstrate sustainability leadership and differentiate products through independently verified environmental criteria.

For enterprise purchasers, the availability of EPEAT registered networking equipment expands sustainable procurement options and enables organizations to incorporate networking technologies into broader IT sustainability strategies.

For the technology industry, the introduction of networking equipment into the EPEAT signals the continued expansion of ecolabeling across the technology sector and reinforces the role of transparent sustainability standards in driving innovation and market transformation.

About the Global Electronics Council

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) envisions a world with only sustainable electronic technology that enhances the well-being of people and planet. Our mission is to accelerate the transformation of markets toward prioritizing the most sustainable electronic products and services.

As stewards of the EPEAT ecolabel, we set global standards for electronics that empower brands, their value chains and their buyers to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. Through our thought leadership, advocacy, and EPEAT ecolabel, GEC is helping to reshape the electronics industry into a driving force for environmental preservation and global well-being.

About the EPEAT Ecolabel

EPEAT is a leading global ecolabel that enables manufacturers to follow strict third-party verified standards while providing transparency for buyers.

Since its launch in 2006, procurement professionals have reported purchases of more than 2.7 billion EPEAT products, generating cost savings exceeding $34 billion USD and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 341 million metric tonnes.

Media Contact

Erik Fessler

Senior Manager, Global Communications

Global Electronics Council

Direct Line: +1 (971) 380-4088

U.S. Eastern Time Zone

efessler@gec.org

The Asset Recycling Handbook

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

The issue

Governments in emerging markets are often challenged by fiscal constraints and increasing demands for infrastructure. Traditional financing models are insufficient to meet the scale necessary for urbanization and climate resilience. At the same time, many existing public assets underperform, locking-in capital that could otherwise be used for new infrastructure investments. This situation highlights the need for a structured roadmap to monetize assets and reinvest the proceeds in a transparent manner.

KPMG’s role

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank’s Infrastructure Finance Department (IFD) to prepare the Asset Recycling Handbook. The handbook provides governments with a step-by-step roadmap for implementing asset recycling programs. The handbook covers entire lifecycle of asset recycling, including areas of asset identification, asset valuation, transaction structuring and application of proceeds.

In addition, KPMG and the World Bank’s IFD team conducted capacity building workshops with policymakers and infrastructure agencies. These workshops included training sessions on global best practices in asset recycling, including mobilizing climate finance.

Accelerating adoption

The Asset Recycling Handbook is set to accelerate the adoption of asset recycling frameworks across emerging markets. The handbook integrates green and climate-related criteria into asset monetization strategies and explore the use of blended finance and institutional investor engagement to unlock global capital. Ultimately, asset recycling is more than a fiscal tool — it is a strategic enabler for modernizing infrastructure and advancing the green transition.

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The Asset Recycling Handbook

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank Group to develop The Asset Recycling Handbook, a roadmap for monetizing existing infrastructure assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new projects to unlock capital and support further sustainable infrastructure development.

The issue

Governments in emerging markets are often challenged by fiscal constraints and increasing demands for infrastructure. Traditional financing models are insufficient to meet the scale necessary for urbanization and climate resilience. At the same time, many existing public assets underperform, locking-in capital that could otherwise be used for new infrastructure investments. This situation highlights the need for a structured roadmap to monetize assets and reinvest the proceeds in a transparent manner.

KPMG’s role

KPMG in Singapore worked with the World Bank’s Infrastructure Finance Department (IFD) to prepare the Asset Recycling Handbook. The handbook provides governments with a step-by-step roadmap for implementing asset recycling programs. The handbook covers entire lifecycle of asset recycling, including areas of asset identification, asset valuation, transaction structuring and application of proceeds.

In addition, KPMG and the World Bank’s IFD team conducted capacity building workshops with policymakers and infrastructure agencies. These workshops included training sessions on global best practices in asset recycling, including mobilizing climate finance.

Accelerating adoption

The Asset Recycling Handbook is set to accelerate the adoption of asset recycling frameworks across emerging markets. The handbook integrates green and climate-related criteria into asset monetization strategies and explore the use of blended finance and institutional investor engagement to unlock global capital. Ultimately, asset recycling is more than a fiscal tool — it is a strategic enabler for modernizing infrastructure and advancing the green transition.

Click here to view this article on kpmg.com

News Summary:

  • HVAC solutions from LG Electronics are playing a critical role in supporting The New American Home’s pursuit of ambitious energy performance and innovation goals.
  • A supplemental HVAC design, featuring LG’s inverter heat pump technologies and advanced ducted and ductless units, aims to provide flexible zoned comfort and may contribute to reduced energy use under varying occupancy conditions.
  • The project integrates key elements of LG’s product portfolio, including the Multi V S VRF solution, inverter heat pump water heater and LG ThinQ™ smart home integration, to support energy efficiency objectives and home system management functionality.

ORLANDO, Fla., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026. LG HVAC solutions were specified for TNAH, the National Association of Home Builders’ official showcase home that demonstrates best practices, state-of-the-art products and emerging approaches for today’s dynamic U.S. home building industry.

The New American Home 2026 project in Winter Park, Fla., led by builder Alair Homes and designed by Michael Wenrich Architects, establishes a new residential construction benchmark emphasizing flexible zoned comfort, optimal energy performance objectives, indoor air quality (IAQ) and smart home integration features.

High-performance building consultancy Two Trails supported TNAH’s project approach in pursuing sustainability certifications and an estimated 32 percent greater efficiency than a typical new code-built home. LG’s inverter heat pump technologies and its ducted and ductless HVAC solutions supported meeting these project objectives.

Developed for dual purposes, the 2026 TNAH functions as both a daily residence and a large-scale entertainment venue for hosting more than 100 people at events and fundraisers within the 9,200-square-foot property.

Engineering for Efficiency: LG HVAC’S Innovative Approach

To accommodate the heating and cooling needs for its large occupancy fluctuations while still meeting the project’s energy-efficiency goals, LG implemented a project-specific, supplemental HVAC product configuration consisting of two 3-ton units dedicated specifically for events. This is intended to support the home’s overall energy reduction as the products remain off until larger events necessitate their use.

“The LG team’s sustainability acumen both in overall design and product development was critical in helping us achieve our energy targets for The New American Home,” said Drew Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Two Trails Inc., the energy consultant and verifier for the project. “Each of their products have efficiency features embedded into their design, and many carry the ENERGY STAR label. Together, with the unique supplemental HVAC design, LG created an impressive solution in terms of energy reduction.”

Core Technologies: LG’s Advanced Portfolio Drives Performance

Various LG Air Conditioning Technologies solutions specified for the project are intended to contribute to the home’s performance targets:

  • VRF Solution: The LG “Multi V S” variable refrigerant flow outdoor unit forms the primary VRF outdoor equipment utilized for space conditioning at the project. Its inverter technology is intended to support reduced energy consumption compared to conventional fixed-speed equipment under appropriate operating conditions and system configuration, consistent with applicable performance ratings.
  • Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater: The ENERGY STAR® certified water heating product incorporates inverter-based heat pump motor technology into a compact form factor. It supports electrical consumption savings across wider heating operating ranges of 23°F to 120°F (ambient temperature), based on product ratings and application conditions. With a noise level as low as 42dB(A) and a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of up to 3.93, this product supports high-efficiency water heating applications.
  • Ducted and Ductless Indoor Units: The home incorporates a combination of concealed ducted units and ductless indoor products (such as wall-mounted or ceiling cassette units). These products support zoned comfort control, allowing occupants to customize temperature settings in different areas of the home, and may help reduce unnecessary conditioning and associated energy use under typical operating conditions.
  • ThinQ Smart Home Integration: All LG HVAC components in TNAH are integrated with the LG ThinQ™ smart home platform, enabling remote monitoring and control of the compatible LG HVAC products via a smartphone or tablet when connected to the internet and configured with supported devices. The home also features LG’s AC Smart controller that provides convenient management and control of the multiple HVAC products within the home.

Through these integrated solutions, LG is supporting TNAH to achieve energy efficiency and occupant comfort, according to LG Electronics USA Senior Vice President Steve Scarbrough, general manager of LG Air Conditioning Technologies. He explained how the project serves as a case study for architects and home builders looking to incorporate advanced heat pump technologies into their own projects.

“TNAH pushes the envelope in terms of forward-thinking home building practices, and for this year’s incredible home, our expanded offering of both HVAC and heat pump water heater solutions is intended to support the team’s goals,” said Scarbrough. “Our partnership with NAHB and TNAH reflects LG’s commitment to providing comfort and air quality solutions and supporting project energy-efficiency objectives for homebuilders and their buyers.”

Complementing the LG HVAC products in TNAH are smart home appliances and consumer electronics from LG and built-in kitchen appliances from LG’s luxury brand SKS – all delivering home connectivity, convenience and performance to TNAH. The NAHB named LG Electronics USA as NAHB Platinum Partner.

For more information about LG’s full portfolio of HVAC products, visit www.lghvac.com and for more details on the TNAH project, tune into the LG Pro Cast Podcast.

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About LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA
LG Electronics USA’s Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a participant in the air conditioning market, manufacturing both commercial and residential air conditioners and building management solutions. From consumer and individual units to industrial and specialized air conditioning products and equipment, LG provides a wide range of products for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, water heating, and building controls. Eleven-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, LG Electronics USA (based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.), is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual revenues of over $60 billion. Learn more about LG’s HVAC offerings at lghvac.com or follow on social: LinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.

Media Contact:

LG Electronics North America

John I. Taylor
+1 202 719 3490
john.taylor@lge.com
www.LG.com

News Summary:

  • HVAC solutions from LG Electronics are playing a critical role in supporting The New American Home’s pursuit of ambitious energy performance and innovation goals.
  • A supplemental HVAC design, featuring LG’s inverter heat pump technologies and advanced ducted and ductless units, aims to provide flexible zoned comfort and may contribute to reduced energy use under varying occupancy conditions.
  • The project integrates key elements of LG’s product portfolio, including the Multi V S VRF solution, inverter heat pump water heater and LG ThinQ™ smart home integration, to support energy efficiency objectives and home system management functionality.

ORLANDO, Fla., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Energy-efficient products from global HVAC leader LG Electronics are supporting the ambitious energy performance and innovation goals established for The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026. LG HVAC solutions were specified for TNAH, the National Association of Home Builders’ official showcase home that demonstrates best practices, state-of-the-art products and emerging approaches for today’s dynamic U.S. home building industry.

The New American Home 2026 project in Winter Park, Fla., led by builder Alair Homes and designed by Michael Wenrich Architects, establishes a new residential construction benchmark emphasizing flexible zoned comfort, optimal energy performance objectives, indoor air quality (IAQ) and smart home integration features.

High-performance building consultancy Two Trails supported TNAH’s project approach in pursuing sustainability certifications and an estimated 32 percent greater efficiency than a typical new code-built home. LG’s inverter heat pump technologies and its ducted and ductless HVAC solutions supported meeting these project objectives.

Developed for dual purposes, the 2026 TNAH functions as both a daily residence and a large-scale entertainment venue for hosting more than 100 people at events and fundraisers within the 9,200-square-foot property.

Engineering for Efficiency: LG HVAC’S Innovative Approach

To accommodate the heating and cooling needs for its large occupancy fluctuations while still meeting the project’s energy-efficiency goals, LG implemented a project-specific, supplemental HVAC product configuration consisting of two 3-ton units dedicated specifically for events. This is intended to support the home’s overall energy reduction as the products remain off until larger events necessitate their use.

“The LG team’s sustainability acumen both in overall design and product development was critical in helping us achieve our energy targets for The New American Home,” said Drew Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Two Trails Inc., the energy consultant and verifier for the project. “Each of their products have efficiency features embedded into their design, and many carry the ENERGY STAR label. Together, with the unique supplemental HVAC design, LG created an impressive solution in terms of energy reduction.”

Core Technologies: LG’s Advanced Portfolio Drives Performance

Various LG Air Conditioning Technologies solutions specified for the project are intended to contribute to the home’s performance targets:

  • VRF Solution: The LG “Multi V S” variable refrigerant flow outdoor unit forms the primary VRF outdoor equipment utilized for space conditioning at the project. Its inverter technology is intended to support reduced energy consumption compared to conventional fixed-speed equipment under appropriate operating conditions and system configuration, consistent with applicable performance ratings.
  • Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater: The ENERGY STAR® certified water heating product incorporates inverter-based heat pump motor technology into a compact form factor. It supports electrical consumption savings across wider heating operating ranges of 23°F to 120°F (ambient temperature), based on product ratings and application conditions. With a noise level as low as 42dB(A) and a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of up to 3.93, this product supports high-efficiency water heating applications.
  • Ducted and Ductless Indoor Units: The home incorporates a combination of concealed ducted units and ductless indoor products (such as wall-mounted or ceiling cassette units). These products support zoned comfort control, allowing occupants to customize temperature settings in different areas of the home, and may help reduce unnecessary conditioning and associated energy use under typical operating conditions.
  • ThinQ Smart Home Integration: All LG HVAC components in TNAH are integrated with the LG ThinQ™ smart home platform, enabling remote monitoring and control of the compatible LG HVAC products via a smartphone or tablet when connected to the internet and configured with supported devices. The home also features LG’s AC Smart controller that provides convenient management and control of the multiple HVAC products within the home.

Through these integrated solutions, LG is supporting TNAH to achieve energy efficiency and occupant comfort, according to LG Electronics USA Senior Vice President Steve Scarbrough, general manager of LG Air Conditioning Technologies. He explained how the project serves as a case study for architects and home builders looking to incorporate advanced heat pump technologies into their own projects.

“TNAH pushes the envelope in terms of forward-thinking home building practices, and for this year’s incredible home, our expanded offering of both HVAC and heat pump water heater solutions is intended to support the team’s goals,” said Scarbrough. “Our partnership with NAHB and TNAH reflects LG’s commitment to providing comfort and air quality solutions and supporting project energy-efficiency objectives for homebuilders and their buyers.”

Complementing the LG HVAC products in TNAH are smart home appliances and consumer electronics from LG and built-in kitchen appliances from LG’s luxury brand SKS – all delivering home connectivity, convenience and performance to TNAH. The NAHB named LG Electronics USA as NAHB Platinum Partner.

For more information about LG’s full portfolio of HVAC products, visit www.lghvac.com and for more details on the TNAH project, tune into the LG Pro Cast Podcast.

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About LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA
LG Electronics USA’s Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a participant in the air conditioning market, manufacturing both commercial and residential air conditioners and building management solutions. From consumer and individual units to industrial and specialized air conditioning products and equipment, LG provides a wide range of products for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, water heating, and building controls. Eleven-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, LG Electronics USA (based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.), is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual revenues of over $60 billion. Learn more about LG’s HVAC offerings at lghvac.com or follow on social: LinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.

Media Contact:

LG Electronics North America

John I. Taylor
+1 202 719 3490
john.taylor@lge.com
www.LG.com

For a problem-solver like Andy Vu, his role in customer service with Sekurit Saint-Gobain is a perfect fit.

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 160 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

About Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry presents opportunities for success. Saint-Gobain North America’s Success in the Making series features the stories of team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Watch the full Success in the Making series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services adapted to the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions provide sustainability, performance and well-being for its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.5 billion in sales in 2025
162,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on X @saintgobain

JASPER, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced the release of its 2025 Guiding Principles Report, which includes the company’s annual sustainability disclosures. Themed “Building Tomorrow, Together,” the Report outlines progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and reflects the company’s continued focus on the issues that matter most—where it can make a meaningful and lasting difference for people and the environment, while suppor

PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union and America’s Tire, a leading independent tire and wheel retailer, announced today a new multiyear partnership that will see the tire retailer immediately support the team and expand into future seasons.

During the three-year partnership, America’s Tire will serve as the Union’s Official Tire Retailer and receive prominent branding on Subaru Park’s rooftop along with broadcast-visible field-level signage during home matches. Additionally, the company will participate in a digital and social content series featuring Union players and serve as a supporting partner of the historical Army-Navy Cup.

America’s Tire opened its doors in Philadelphia as the area’s trusted tire safety experts in 2024, and the company currently operates three locations in the area, with one being in Burlington, New Jersey.

“As America’s Tire continues to expand its presence in the Northeast, our objective is to exceed customer expectations by ensuring consistent, reliable support across every interaction,” shared Tom Williams, chief experience officer at America’s Tire.

“We’re excited to welcome America’s Tire as a partner of the Philadelphia Union,” said Charlie Slonaker, Chief Revenue Officer, Philadelphia Union. “Through this partnership, we share a commitment to helping keep our communities safe by raising awareness about tire safety and road readiness among our fans.”

By embarking on this partnership with the Philadelphia Union, America’s Tire is broadening its commitment to supporting and keeping professional soccer fans safe on the roads. The tire retailer also serves as the Official Tire Retailer of Major League Soccer in its 31st season, including the MLS All-Star Game and the MLS Cup.

In 20 markets where local MLS clubs are located — including Philadelphia — and in countless other neighborhoods across the U.S., America’s Tire offers tires, wheels, and wiper blades for online or in-store purchase and has teams of experts to handle tire safety checks or installation needs.

Stores near the Philadelphia Union are in Exton and Whitehall, Pennsylvania as well as Burlington, New Jersey.

For more information about America’s Tire and to find a location, visit americastire.com. For more information about the Philadelphia Union, visit philadelphiaunion.com.  

About America’s Tire
America’s Tire is the leading independent retailer of tires, wheels, and windshield wipers. Founded in 1960 by Bruce T. Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,250 stores in 40 states. The company does business as Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and as America’s Tire in parts of California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Treadwell, America’s Tire’s proprietary online tire recommendation tool, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver’s unique needs. America’s Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Official Tire Retailer of Major League Soccer. For more information, visit www.americastire.com

About the Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union is an innovative, forward-thinking professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of Philadelphia’s five major league sports teams. Driven by unprecedented fan support, MLS awarded the Philadelphia expansion franchise rights to Jay Sugarman in 2008 and the Union kicked off its inaugural season in 2010. The club has reached the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2018, and has appeared in the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025. In 2020, the Union were awarded the club’s first Supporters’ Shield after finishing with the best regular season record in MLS. In 2022, the Union reached the MLS Cup Final for the first time in club history. In 2023, the Union reached the Eastern Conference semifinals, becoming the only Eastern Conference team to reach the semifinals in four of the last five seasons. In 2025, the Union secured their second-ever Supporters’ Shield.

The Philadelphia Union is part of parent company Union Sports and Entertainment LLC, which also operates Philadelphia Union II, the Philadelphia Union Academy, Philadelphia Union Foundation and Philadelphia Union Youth Programs. With a commitment to developing youth, the Union has signed 25 academy prospects to homegrown player contracts.

The Union play at Subaru Park in Chester, PA, on the banks of the Delaware River. The custom-built stadium is part of the Union’s unique waterfront campus, featuring a historic power plant rebuilt into a 400,000 sq. ft. creative office building, a state-of-the-art Training Complex, over seven acres of professional-grade practice pitches, and the newly announced WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a world-class, 365-day-a-year sports and recreation complex featuring an indoor fieldhouse and seven outdoor fields.

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America’s Tire
Rachel Baker
pressemails@discounttire.com

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ST. PAUL, Minn., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Antea Group USA, a founding member of the Inogen Alliance, is proud to announce our sponsorship of season three of the global podcast, Rethinking EHS: Global Goals, Local Delivery, launching 21 April. Created by the Alliance, this podcast traverses the globe to unearth the stories of EHS and sustainability communities making an impact on the ground. It shares compelling stories, expert insights, and diverse perspectives to highlight real solutions and share innovative strategies that drive change.

The idea for a global podcast started from a desire to create an accessible platform for sharing local perspectives from every corner of the world. We envisioned a space to give back to the EHS community by spotlighting expert perspectives, lessons learned, challenges faced, and conversations around today’s most pressing topics. Advancing global goals requires collective learning and collaboration, and this podcast is one way we can help drive that progress together.

Following season one, during which thousands of listeners tuned into episodes spanning topics such as Social & Environmental Justice, Occupational Health and Safety, COP29 outcomes, Biodiversity, CSRD, and more, we knew we had to continue these conversations. Season two of the podcast expanded to be available in both audio and video formats across all podcast streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple as well as the Inogen Alliance YouTube channel. Topics ranged from AI in EHS to Water Stewardship, Landfills, Infrastructure, Energy Transition, and more.

Across the Alliance, Associates connect regularly through 10 global working groups covering critical focus areas like water stewardship, sustainability, energy transition, remediation, mergers & acquisitions, health & safety, infrastructure and more. Bi-annual Inogen Alliance meetings are held in-person to provide a unique opportunity to meet with experts across the globe as they share experience, feedback, and updates on current environments. Now, as a sponsor of the third season of this podcast, we are excited to bring more of those stories to a wider audience.

“In pursuit of our purpose, we draw on the collective experience of our 70+ and growing members, actively incorporating their technical expertise to partner with organizations all over the world to achieve an equitable and resilient planet. The podcast allows us to extend this expertise and knowledge to a broader base to help accelerate towards a more resilient planet for all,” says Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA.

Whether you’re an EHS practitioner, a sustainability specialist, or a leader striving to improve your organization, subscribe and listen to the new season to connect with and learn from our local experts on the ground. 

Sign up now to get notified of each new episode of this new season.

Upcoming episode topics include:

  • Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Inogen Alliance – looking back at our history and ahead to industry trends
  • Contaminants – PFAS, tire wear, microplastics
  • Risk management and global program management of compliance
  • Environmental/urban planning and infrastructure
  • Flood management and environmental planning
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Data centers
  • Energy resilience and conservation

Our hosts this season include Inogen Alliance President Angelique Dickson (EVP, Antea Group USA); Chair of the Board Keith Knoke (EVP, Antea Group USA); and Leadership Team members Beatrice Bizzaro (Water Stewardship Service Technical Lead, HPC Italy) and Charlotte Buffoni (EHS Practice Director, Antea Group UK).

Upcoming Antea Group USA speakers include: Keith Knoke (mentioned above), Alizabeth Aramowicz-Smith, VP at Antea Group USA, Jack Sheldon, Senior Consultant at Antea Group USA, and more to come.

Other upcoming speakers to look forward to include Alex Ferguson, CEO of Antea Group UK; Ivy YuXia Liu, Terrapex Canada; Alessandro Intile, HPC Italy; Sofiane Kessouar, Baden Consulting Switzerland; Chris Trim, Peter J. Ramsay & Associates in Australia, and more to come.

The global podcast is made possible by our other sponsoring Associates: Antea Group UK, Baden Consulting, Chola MS Risk, HPC AG, Peter J. Ramsay & Associates, Terrapex, and Tonkin + Taylor.

 

About Inogen Alliance

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About Antea Group USA  

Antea®Group USA is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking and multidisciplinary perspectives with technical expertise and pragmatic action, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address EHS-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. Lastly, we maintain a global perspective on EHS issues through our work with multinational clients, our sister organizations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. Learn more at us.anteagroup.com.