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Communities of support are crucial for women in tech. Research from Logitech reveals that 90% of women working in computer science in the U.S. experienced isolation during their studies, careers, or both. Building spaces where women can connect, mentor, and inspire one another is key to encouraging more women to thrive in technology fields.

Logitech’s partnership with Girls Who Code, now in its fifth year, exemplifies this commitment to community. Together, we create spaces for aspiring and early-career professionals to share experiences, forge connections, and drive forward equality in tech.

Creating Communities of Support

Logitech joined forces with Girls Who Code in 2020 to support their mission to close the gender gap in tech. To date, Girls Who Code has served 760,000 girls, women, and nonbinary individuals globally and is on track to achieve gender parity in entry-level computer science jobs by 2030. Together, Logitech and Girls Who Code created pathways for young women to access the tools, networks, and career advice they need to excel.

Every year, Logitech plays an active role in Girls Who Code’s Summer Immersion Program, a two-week hands-on experience that introduces high school students to game design and coding. Logitech has supported 8,704 students across all summer programs, sharing invaluable career advice from women working in tech and equipping them with the gear needed to kick start their coding journey.

For the past three years, Logitech hosted the Girls Who Code Summer Meet Up, which brings together college students, recent grads, and new tech hires for an evening of networking. These meet-ups offer attendees the opportunity to hear from Logitech leaders and engage in insightful Q&As with Logitech employees. More than 150 participants have joined these events. This year’s event had 53 attendees, 47% of which are currently interning or working in the tech industry.

In March 2023, Logitech sponsored the Gaming Lounge at CodeFair, Girls Who Code’s 10-year anniversary celebration event. The immersive tech experience in New York City brought together nearly 3,000 visitors of all ages to celebrate the achievements of the organization, explore what’s to come, and get hands-on experience with Logitech products as they created their own gaming avatar.

The journey doesn’t end here. Logitech and Girls Who Code’s continued partnership will help more women access the community and support they need to thrive in their careers. Together, we’re closing the gender gap, one coder at a time.

CNH brand, CASE Construction Equipment is heading to The Utility Expo 2025, October 7-9, to showcase a full lineup of proven machines built to help utility crews take on their toughest jobsite challenges. From zero-emissions electric models to highly compact equipment and heavy-duty workhorses, CASE will feature solutions that help teams work smarter, swifter and more profitably at booth K277.

Leading the Charge with Electric Equipment

Municipal crews, maintenance teams and utility contractors often work in special environments where noise and emissions need to be kept to a minimum. Whether maintaining infrastructure in residential neighborhoods, trenching for pipes in indoor environments or operating in environmentally sensitive areas, CASE’s wide-ranging EV lineup gives teams smarter ways to work while meeting complex jobsite requirements.

For larger tasks in urban or sensitive environments, the four-wheel-drive, 580EV electric backhoe loader combines strength with sustainable, emissions-free operation. With the same performance and breakout forces as the popular 97-horsepower CASE 580SN diesel model, the 580EV provides productivity-boosting capabilities along with all the advantages of electrification — clean, quiet operation, instant torque and lower daily operating costs. The 14-foot electric backhoe is also compatible with many of the same attachments the 580SN supports and includes an Extendahoe to boost reach. Features like ProControl swing dampening, PowerLift/PowerBoost and electrohydraulic controls improve precision and ease of use.

Read more here.

For 22 years, the team at our Hephzibah plant has provided special support for Eastern Bluebirds. There are currently 12 nesting boxes on site, and during the nesting season each box will be checked once a week— and a second time if there is nesting activity. This allows the team to more accurately record the dates when eggs are laid and when the fledglings leave the nest. This information is reported to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I believe it is important in our field of work to be good stewards of the land and environment and the Bluebird Box Project is a way that I get to contribute to that. I have really enjoyed being a part of it since 2019, and am proud that our program has been successful at providing nesting places for not only Eastern Bluebirds, but other native species such as Carolina Chickadees and Carolina Wrens. 

-Sara Alden, Quality Control Supervisor (Hephzibah)

Explore our latest Corporate Responsibility Report to see how we’re driving positive change for our people, our communities, and our planet.

In recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG’s LA Kings joined forces with Blue Shield of California to participate in 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program in Los Angeles, an initiative that honors those lost on 9/11 by giving back to the local community.

On Wednesday, September 11, volunteers from the LA Kings and Blue Shield of California gathered at the LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center to assemble meal kits for families in need. Joining more than 1,200 volunteers, the group helped pack 450,000 meals, which will be distributed by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help those experiencing hunger across Southern California.

Launched in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, 9/11 Day has become the nation’s largest annual day of service. This year’s Meal Pack program spanned 21 cities and mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers nationwide to prepare more than nine million meals for vulnerable communities – continuing the legacy of unity and compassion that defined the days following 9/11.

“The LA Kings are committed to serving our community and honoring the resilience that September 11 represents,” said Amanda Apel, Senior Director of Community Relations, LA Kings. “Through our G.O.A.L.S. program, we are proud to partner with Blue Shield of California and 9/11 Day to provide meals to families who need them most. Coming together in service reminds us that acts of kindness—big and small—have the power to create lasting change.”

The date also holds a personal significance for the Kings organization. On September 11, 2001, two members of the team’s scouting staff, Garnet “Ace” Bailey and Mark Bavis, were among those who tragically lost their lives aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which was flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Their memory continues to inspire the team’s community work and commitment to service.

Through initiatives like the Meal Pack program, 9/11 Day encourages people of all ages to pay tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders by engaging in acts of service that strengthen communities and spread compassion.

Originally published on Tork Newsroom

As fans return to Lambeau Field this week for the home opener, the Green Bay Packers are teaming up with Tork, the professional hygiene brand of leading global hygiene and health company Essity, for the 5th Annual Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch campaign.

The campaign, which kicks off this weekend and runs through the first five home games of the Packers season, aims to raise awareness and promote the benefits of proper hygiene. Each year, the Packers and Tork provide selected community partners with essential hygiene products that help reduce environmental impact and improve hygiene. This year, for every catch the Packers make during the first five home games of the season, Tork will donate $250 worth of sustainably produced hygiene products, such as paper towel rolls and toilet paper (up to $30,000 in products) to Rawhide Youth Services.

“We’re proud to partner again with Tork on the Tackle Hygiene campaign,” said Justin Wolf, director of corporate partnerships sales & activations for the Packers. “For years, we have relied on Tork hygiene products on gameday and every day and we look forward to making a positive impact in the community while cheering for Packers catches. Throughout the campaign, our fans can learn about the importance of hygiene and sustainability, all while supporting their favorite team. We look forward to another great season of Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch.”

To date, in partnership with the Packers, Tork has donated $111,750 worth of sustainable hygiene products to local charities in Northeast Wisconsin. This year’s recipient, Rawhide Youth Services, is a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk youth and their families through residential care, education, behavioral job training, community and school based-counseling programs. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, Rawhide serves thousands of children across the state by providing a safe, structured environment where young people can build life skills, address behavioral and mental health challenges, and work toward a positive future. The organization was originally founded with the help of Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr and his wife, Cherry, whose tireless dedication to Rawhide’s mission included fundraising, public advocacy, and personal mentorship to the youth it serves. Their legacy of compassion and commitment continues to inspire Rawhide’s work today, making the connection between the Packers and the organization even more meaningful.

“Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is critical at stadiums like Lambeau Field – which can hold more than 80,000 fans – as well as within our communities,” said Cindy Stilp, Marketing Communications Director at Essity. “Together with the Packers, we are proud to spearhead community initiatives like Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch, in order to deliver hygienic experiences to fans, while giving back to those in the community who rely on programs like Rawhide Youth Services.

Tork is the proud product provider of towels, tissue, napkins and sanitizer to Lambeau Field.

About Tork
The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide, ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, sanitizers, napkins, wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that empowers customers to think ahead and improve business outcomes through sustainable hygiene management. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit www.torkglobal.com/us/en

About Essity
Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. We are dedicated to improving well-being through our products and services. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA^® and Tork^®, as well as other strong brands, such as Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2023 amounted to approximately $14B. The company’s headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society. Learn more at essity.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Essity in North America
Essity employs nearly 3,700 employees across the United States and Canada. Its North American headquarters are in Philadelphia. In addition to Pennsylvania, Essity operates offices as well as manufacturing and distribution locations across the following U.S. states: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. In the U.S., Essity makes, sells and distributes professional hygiene products under the leading global brand Tork®; personal care and incontinence products under the TENA® brand; and medical solutions—such as orthopedic, compression and wound-care products—from world-renowned trademarked brands such as Leukoplast, JOBST, Cutimed, Actimove and Delta-Cast.

Essity has approximately 760 employees in the Fox Cities, including more than 640 between its Menasha mill and Neenah converting facility, which manufacture the Tork® brand of toilet paper, napkins and paper towels, and nearly 120 at its Service Excellence Center in Appleton. In addition to Wisconsin, Essity has U.S. operations in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.

About Rawhide Youth Services
Since 1965, Rawhide Youth Services has served thousands of at-risk youth and their families throughout Wisconsin as a premier mental and behavioral health agency. As a faith-based 501(c)(3) charity, we provide comprehensive family-centered care, treatment, and education through residential and community-based services. Our mission, “Being dependent on God, we inspire and equip at-risk youth and their families to lead healthy and responsible lives,” guides us along with our core values of unconditional love, unwavering faith, eternal hope and relentless perseverance. Through professional, personalized support services, we empower individuals to overcome their challenges and thrive. Visit www.rawhide.org for more information.

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Mara Allen
Green Bay Packers
920/569-7212
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Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for climate innovation, but its effectiveness depends on access to diverse, high-quality data — something that can be difficult and costly to obtain in the climate sector. This data challenge further complicates an already complex financial environment for climate tech, which is supported by a blend of public, philanthropic, and private funding.

Specifically, Cisco Foundation’s grants and investments, via the Regenerative Future Fund (RFF), support quality, open source, foundational data availability and innovative AI applications for climate through blended finance for the industry. Our latest blended finance engagements —with partners across regenerative agriculture and wildfire resilience — serve as case studies.

Aligning capital and data to value regenerative agriculture practices

U.S. farmers seeking to adopt regenerative agriculture practices face many challenges, such as limited access to capital and inadequate data infrastructure. In fact, the USDA has reported 21% and 17% declines in farm working capital in 2023 and 2024 respectively. These economic trends can limit farmers’ ability to invest in regenerative transitions, and challenge long-term sustainability and growth.

To address this, we provided investment capital to the Fractal Farmer Agriculture Regenerative Management (FARM) Fund, which introduced a pioneering financial model that supports farmers while maintaining their land control. Offering 10-year contracts inclusive of incentives tied to regenerative practice adoption, Fractal provides an alternative to conventional debt or majority equity funding structures.

The success of this model is reflected in Fractal’s work with 14 farms, which the organization says have reported a 6.5% higher crop yield compared to local benchmarks and maintained stronger income rates relative to market averages.

For Jesse Hough, the general manager and financial strategist of Hough Farms in East Central Nebraska, Fractal’s long term minority investment approach has helped him consistently outperform county yields. He can continue making on-farm decisions and, unlike short-term programs, Fractal supports regenerative practices for the full ten years, aligning incentives so both farmer and investor share in the long-term gains.

Fractal uses AI and machine learning to analyze underlying land productivity and create more accurate land valuations for its investments. Its models incorporate climate risk and soil health, a more sophisticated approach than traditional static measures that can under- or overvalue a farm’s long-term potential. For Fractal to continue to implement its work best and support farmers like Jesse, it needs improved data infrastructure to support underwriting and incentive processes for the company.

“When regenerative practices improve yield resilience, the cash flow impacts ripple from land value to crop insurance. Through Open Ground, we’re partnering with Earth Genome to make the climate and agronomic data behind those benefits open source — ensuring it can drive meaningful impact across the entire sector.” — Dr. Emma Fuller, Co-Founder, Fractal

To accelerate the development of these vital datasets, the Cisco Foundation also provided an early-stage cash grant to Earth Genome. Their new, open-source Open Ground initiative, developed in collaboration with Fractal, will integrate historical climate data, localized extreme weather models, and advanced crop failure classifications to deliver precise field-level insights. Their open access helps stakeholders like researchers, startups, insurers, lenders, and public good entities unlock the potential for AI applications in agriculture. It also helps them to confidently invest in, integrate and reward regenerative agricultural practices in their operations.

The AI edge in wildfire management: Mapping a resilient future

Another example of our blended finance approach is our support of Vibrant Planet and Vibrant Planet Data Commons to address wildfire and land management.

Cisco Foundation’s investee, Vibrant Planet PBC, operates on the core thesis that “you can’t understand what you can’t see”— a concept increasingly crucial as more extreme weather, outdated fire suppression policies, and fragmented restoration efforts make U.S. forests more susceptible to catastrophic wildfires.

The lack of open-source, high-quality data has hindered restoration, management, and community engagement, and has especially excluded Indigenous stewardship and perspectives.

Addressing these challenges requires advanced technology. Vibrant Planet leverages satellite imagery, remote sensing, AI-powered modeling, and cloud-based data integration to capture a comprehensive, real-time picture of forest health, fire risk, and ecosystem change with unmatched granularity.

While these technologies enable the collection, analysis, and sharing of vast datasets —spanning millions of acres — they provide it at an incredibly localized level. This makes actionable insights and informed recommendations via their wildfire resilience platform available to land managers, scientists, and policymakers.

Vibrant Planet Data Commons, the nonprofit arm of Vibrant Planet PBC, makes forest science and data meaningful and accessible to drive wildfire and ecosystem resilience. With Cisco Foundation grant support since 2022, they’ve built core infrastructure and released novel open-access data packages — including a wildfire ignition probability model  —alongside story-driven tools for public engagement.

Their work prioritizes Indigenous knowledge sharing, with protocols co-developed alongside Tribal partners. These packages are used by scientists and practitioners across the American West, with a growing focus on tracking how this knowledge informs management and infrastructure decisions.

As Dr. Chelsey Walden-Schreiner, Director of Science Development at Vibrant Planet Data Commons shared, “Together, Vibrant Planet PBC and VPDC form a hybrid engine for change — where science meets scalable systems, and where public good and market-driven innovation reinforce one another. Our success is not parallel, but interdependent — unlocking a model for how mission-aligned for-profits and nonprofits can co-create transformative climate resilience.”

Together, these examples illustrate how blended finance and open data can help inform AI-driven approaches to climate resilience, such as supporting more adaptive agricultural practices and informing forest management strategies.

This blog was written with assistance from Ryan Jones, Cisco Chief Sustainability Office, TekSystems.

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The AMD PYNQ™ Bootcamp, now in its sixth year, is an annual hackathon-style event for middle and high school students, held in collaboration with the St. Vrain Valley School District. Hosted at the Innovation Center in Longmont, Colorado, a facility dedicated to technology and innovation, the bootcamp provided students with hands-on experience using AMD Kria™ starter kits to explore AI and machine learning.

During the weeklong bootcamp, students were introduced to artificial intelligence focusing on real-world applications of machine learning. They were introduced to topics such as computer vision powered by AMD technology and learned about data collection using various sensors to train AI models.

AMD Longmont interns developed and hosted the event, creating training materials, facilitating the hackathon and supporting the students’ project pitches at the showcase. Many of them returned from previous terms here, and some even participated in PYNQ Bootcamps themselves in years prior to their internship. This highly successful event not only introduces students to AMD technology but may also inspire them to pursue engineering, fostering a future talent pipeline that could lead them to AMD one day.

Read more about community impact at AMD: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/community.html.

Originally published in AMD 2024-25 Corporate Responsibility Report

By Candace Higginbotham

Back-to-school season is more than a circled date on the calendar. In August and September there’s a new energy and excitement in our neighborhoods as communities gather to celebrate students, teachers and families. For many of us, it brings back memories of seeing old friends and making new ones, having fun new school supplies and being eager to learn.

Education is an important part of Regions’ community engagement strategy, and bank associates understand back to school can also be a difficult time for many families. So, each fall, teams across the bank’s footprint eagerly take part in volunteer activities to help students have a strong, fresh start to another successful year.

I’m proud that our teams engage in this tradition of volunteerism each year that helps prepare students in our communities for the exciting year ahead.
Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Engagement at Regions.

Regions’ back-to-school efforts are not limited to K-12 students. Associates also support back-to-campus activities for college and university students, offering financial education, career guidance and doing some heavy lifting on move-in day.

“It’s important that students get off on the right foot at the start of the school year, to ensure academic success,” said Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Engagement at Regions. “I’m proud that our teams engage in this tradition of volunteerism each year that helps prepare students in our communities for the exciting year ahead.”

Here are some highlights from back-to-school events across the bank’s footprint:

Florida

• What better way to make a fresh start to the school year than with a fresh car wash? Tampa Bay area Regions associates teamed up with United Way Suncoast, Academy Prep Center of Tampa and Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg to treat teachers and staff to a fun surprise – a back-to-school car wash.
• “The Leadership Circle for the Orlando/Space Coast market had a great idea for a fun and meaningful back-to-school volunteer activity that everyone could participate in,” said Community Engagement Officer Stephen Ponzillo. “And it was a huge success!” The market team collaborated with five area schools to share appreciation with hand-written thank-you notes for teachers and staff as they head back to campus to start the new academic year. A whopping 125 Regions associates participated.
• Associates from all 37 Miami branches, representing several lines of business, participated in the annual Back-to-School Supply Drive and Backpack event. More than 500 backpacks were filled and donated to Branches, an organization supporting local families in need.
• Regions Commercial Banking associates in Fort Lauderdale took part in United Way of Broward County’s school supply drive, filling backpacks with colored pencils, crayons, notebooks and more

North Carolina
Regions’ Inclusion, Belonging & Impact, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition teams hosted a back-to-campus event at Johnson C. Smith University in August. Around 25 students attended the program, which included a presentation about Regions’ Emerging Talent Program, a Regions Next Step Reality Check workshop and a panel discussion about careers in banking. Charlotte Market Executive Thad Walton was impressed with both the university’s commitment to supporting practical life skills for freshmen and with the students themselves. “I was really struck by how well-rounded these students are—the number who work part-time or are student-athletes, and all the expectations and demands they face. They’re being asked to grow up quickly, even as college freshmen.”

Illinois
Taylorville Branch Manager Alex Evrley and his team helped North Elementary School students head back to school as part of Back 2 School America, an organization that addresses the inequities in educational opportunities for children in Illinois and across the country. To reduce the financial burden on families and teachers, the B2SA program has supplied more than 400,000 children with their own school supply kits, distributing over 12 million supplies to those who need them most.

Alabama

• United Way of Central Alabama hosted their annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive and several Regions teams joined in on the fun, including Internal Audit. According to Tasha Branch, who leads the team’s community engagement efforts, 16 associates stuffed backpacks with folders, pencils, erasers, index cards and other necessities. “Supporting students and teachers is a shared commitment across the Audit team,” Branch said. “We feel a responsibility to support the communities the bank serves. And helping students and teachers prepare for a successful school year is a meaningful way for us to give back, connect beyond our daily work and help enrich lives where it truly counts.”
• Recently, Lawson State Community College in Birmingham hosted a group of rising high school seniors who are part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s SOAR Program. The students participated in a one-week residential stay at the HBCU and as part of their program, around 60 of them came to Regions Center for an afternoon of financial education, career networking sessions – and lunch. The students took part in a Regions Next Step Reality Check budget simulation and Regions volunteers spent time with them talking about their roles at the bank.
• Other students also went “back to school” during summer break. Regions associates Natasha Burnett and Josh Green, from the Homewood branch, delivered three financial wellness sessions for rising high school juniors and seniors attending Samford University’s Alabama Governor’s School. Regions is a longtime supporter of the program, which hosts high-achieving student leaders from across the state. 90 students participated in the Regions Next Step Banking Basics for Freshmen course. “I’m so pleased we were able to deliver practical, financial wellness information to these future leaders as part of the Alabama Governors School,” said Mark Senter, Experiential and Sponsorship Marketing Program Manager at Regions. “The bank has supported this impactful program for more than 25 years and it’s exciting to be part of this special experience.”
• Several Birmingham-area teams helped local schools welcome students back by sprucing up classrooms and campuses. Associates volunteered at Ephesus Academy, Dolly Ridge Elementary, Glen Iris Elementary, Henry J. Oliver Elementary and Brock’s Gap Intermediate School.
• Students at First Light, an organization providing safe and supportive environment for homeless women and children, were treated to back-to-school hair services and Regions associates were on hand to help out.

Tennessee
Each year, the Regions Nashville team takes part in the United Way of Nashville Stuff the Bus Day of Action, which ensures that 15,000 students in the nine-county area have the tools they need to start the school year off right. Once again, the event featured a crayon challenge and according to Community Relations Officer Yolanda Hollingsworth, Regions teams donated 16,605 boxes of crayons, surpassing last year’s total by 103 boxes. The top donating branch was Rivergate. “I am so proud of this team,” said Denise Vazquez, branch manager and Nashville Impact Network Workplace co-chair. “We delivered 4,300 boxes of crayons!” The strong showing earned the team an outing at a Nashville Predators game.

Texas
In August, Regions Bank branch manager Jason Escobedo and his teammates visited Texas Southern University (TSU) to teach the Class of 2029 – all 1,200 of them – Regions’ “Banking Basics for Students” financial education course during Welcome Week. Read more about Escobedo’s and Regions Stadium Branch relationship manager Maranda Alix’s inspiring day with TSU students on Doing More Today.

Louisiana
Regions teams supported the successful Stuff the Bus program organized by Salvation Army of Baton Rouge. 30 single-parent households with K-12 students received backpacks, calculators, pencils, pens, notebooks and other supplies donated by bank teams and the community.

Georgia
Regions bankers took part in the New Teacher Orientation in Gwinnet County, which is the largest school system in the state. Around 1,500 new teachers, counselors and school psychologists attended the event. Watch this video to see how associates showed their support and helped equip school staff for a great school year.

Arkansas
Jonesboro Main branch manager Joey Pettit organized a team of 15 associates from three branches and across several business groups to assist students and parents on move-in day at Arkansas State University. Hear from Pettit about the fun (and exhausting) experience on Doing More Today.

From packing backpacks to mentoring and organizing events, these efforts reflect a shared commitment to education and community. Together, Regions is working closely with schools, colleges, universities and local nonprofits to help pave the way for a successful year ahead.

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