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Las Vegas Sands Donates $515,000 to The WASH Foundation for Water and Hygiene Initiatives

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Published by Las Vegas Sands on June 26, 2025

LAS VEGAS, September 11, 2025 /3BL/ – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has contributed $515,000 to The WASH Foundation, bringing the company’s total foundation contributions to its signature global Sands Cares partner to more than $6.1 million since 2014.

The WASH Foundation aims to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to the 4.2 billion people who lack access to these resources. The 2025 Sands Cares investment supports three foundation priorities: contributing hygiene supplies to people facing hardships through the annual Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build, funding innovative water initiatives in Sands’ local regions through the Drop by Drop Project and helping The WASH Foundation expand its hygiene education programs around the world.

In 2014, Sands made its first Sands Cares donation to The WASH Foundation for the inaugural Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build, launching a partnership that has yielded a number of milestones, including transformation of the organization’s Las Vegas recycling center into a full soap manufacturing operation and introduction of Las Vegas’ first mobile shower unit for people experiencing homelessness, which enabled the foundation to create the Fresh Start WASH & Wellness Program. Fresh Start is now operating six shower units across Southern Nevada, California and Central Florida and has supported more than 91,000 showers.

“Through every evolution of our partnership, Sands has rallied behind us with funding and Team Member volunteer support, and contributed to the development of several impactful programs that have complemented and enhanced our organization’s efforts,” Shawn Seipler, founder and CEO of Clean the World Global and chairman of The WASH Foundation board, said. “Sands has always understood our larger vision – we are improving health, strengthening quality of life and responding to people in crisis through universal WASH access.”

The 2025 Sands Cares contribution to The WASH Foundation supports the following initiatives:

Global Hygiene Kit Build: In a series of builds in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas, Sands Team Members will assemble 70,000 hygiene kits for distribution by The WASH Foundation to people facing hardships and crisis situations in these regions. The annual Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build has yielded 1,034,000 kits produced by Sands Team Members since 2014.

The Drop by Drop Project: This year’s Sands Cares funding continues underwriting for grants to local nonprofit organizations in Macao and Singapore through the Drop by Drop Project. This program is a collaboration between Sands and The WASH Foundation to provide support for local water stewardship projects that increase water resiliency, reinvigorate ecosystems, incubate new water solutions and engage the community in these areas.

Capacity-Building Support: The third component of Sands Cares funding is earmarked for capacity-building and operational needs to support The WASH Foundation in expanding its reach through school and community programming, as well as disaster relief efforts around the world.

Sands began working with The WASH Foundation’s strategic partner Clean the World in 2011 to collect and recycle discarded hygiene amenities at the company’s resorts. Since then, Sands, Clean the World and The WASH Foundation have diverted more than 663,000 pounds of waste from landfills and worked together to distribute 4.7 million bars of soap to people in need.

“Our partnership with The WASH Foundation touches each pillar of our People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility platform by engaging our Team Members in meaningful volunteer work, delivering resources to people facing hardships and crises in our communities, and promoting environmental advocacy through water stewardship initiatives,” Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, said. “From that standpoint, we have had a truly valuable relationship. Yet, what we really value is the foundation’s strategic vision and activism in addressing WASH issues to improve lives around the world.”

To learn more about Sands’ corporate responsibility initiatives and other global Sands Cares community engagement priorities, visit https://www.sands.com/responsibility.

To learn more about The WASH Foundation, visit https://thewashfoundation.org/.

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About Sands (NYSE: LVS)

Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company’s iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian Macao®, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company’s ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

About The WASH FOUNDATION: Improving Health. Transforming Lives.

The WASH Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to transform the lives of women, children and communities worldwide and improve their health by providing them with enhanced access to clean water, improved sanitation, hygiene education and supplies, and critical hygiene supplies for disaster relief. The WASH Foundation partners with local governments and nongovernmental organizations to strengthen communities’ policies, systems and infrastructure for future generations.

Since its establishment in 2009, The WASH Foundation has helped serve over 17.4 million people, helped provide disaster relief supplies to 1.5 million people, and distributed over 91.3 million bars of soap and 7.1 million hygiene and comfort kits. To learn more about The WASH Foundation and its global impact, please visit https://thewashfoundation.org.

Contacts:

Kristin Koca
Sands
702.923.9142
Kristin.Koca@sands.com

Sara Weaver
The WASH Foundation/Clean the World Global
321.368.5719
sweaver@cleantheworld.org

Extinguishing Environmental Remediation Liability: From Conceptual Site Models to Exit Strategies

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

When it comes to environmental remediation, the toughest questions are often not technical, they’re business driven. While you may be asking yourself whether your data is strong enough or your strategy clear enough, the C-Suite is focused on financial outcomes:

Why does this reserve keep changing?
Why does closure seem endless?
Why do these sites just never go away?

At the heart of the matter is liability. Leadership wants to know when remediation will be “done,” while you’re wrestling with uncertainty, evolving regulations, and complex site conditions. Bridging this gap requires the right tools, consistent communication, and a clear exit strategy.

In our recent webinar, “Don’t Just Clean It—Leverage It: The Business Case for Extinguishing Remediation Liability,” Rosemarie Hebner, Esq., Senior Consultant, moderated a conversation between Jack Sheldon, Senior Consultant, and Scott Recker, Environmental Remediation Practice Leader, on this topic.

Below are four essential insights from this webinar to help you build confidence with leadership, extinguish liability, and ultimately achieve closure.

Missed the webinar? Watch it on-demand

1. Build a Robust Conceptual Site Model (CSM)

Your conceptual site model is the foundation of any successful remediation program. Without it, you risk oversimplifying site conditions, underestimating liabilities, and losing credibility with stakeholders.

A strong CSM does more than map geology and contaminant plumes—it tells the full story of your site. Leveraging new technologies such as high-resolution site characterization, drone imagery, and advanced visualization software can transform your CSM into a dynamic decision-making tool.

Key takeaway: Invest upfront in high-quality data and visualization. The stronger your CSM, the more confidently you can communicate risk, progress, and strategy to leadership.

2. Align the CSM with Financial Expectations

A CSM is not just a technical tool, it’s a business tool. For leadership, reserves and liabilities are front of mind. Your CSM should help connect environmental conditions with financial outcomes.

Ask yourself: Does the model align with your reserve-setting philosophy? Does it reflect the uncertainties that finance needs to see, while also providing pathways for closure?

Key takeaway: Your CSM must bridge science and finance. When aligned with business expectations, it becomes your most powerful communication tool with executives.

3. Develop and Communicate a Clear Exit Strategy

Leadership’s most pressing question is: “What does done look like?” Without a defined exit strategy, remediation appears endless, and costs can be unpredictable.

An exit strategy must account for uncertainties, such as regulatory changes, third-party risks, and stakeholder concerns. It should also align with your organization’s risk philosophy:

Minimize spend and maximize cash flow
Be opportunistic when value can be created
Aggressively reduce liability upfront to shorten the long tail of costs

Key takeaway: Define what closure looks like early. Map milestones and pathways so that leadership understands not only the current status but also the plan to reach the finish line.

4. Speak the Language of Business

Technical uncertainty is inevitable in remediation. What matters is how you communicate it. Finance teams expect consistency and clarity, even when exact numbers are not possible.

Tools like probabilistic modeling, deterministic estimates, and reserve philosophies (probable vs. estimable liabilities) can help you frame uncertainty in financial terms. Showing projections, such as reduced spend over time across a portfolio, builds confidence and demonstrates control.

Key takeaway: Uncertainty doesn’t have to erode trust. Communicate with data, models, and a clear reserve philosophy, and you’ll gain credibility with your C-Suite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I explain liability when I can’t give a precise number?
A: Use your CSM as a visual communication tool. Show the variables, explain the uncertainties, and tie your reserve-setting approach back to a consistent philosophy agreed upon with finance. This builds trust even when the full liability isn’t yet quantifiable.

Q: Can a CSM show progress over time?
A: Yes. With the right software, you can integrate historic and new data to visualize plume shrinkage, calculate soil or groundwater volumes, and even show mass reductions. Sequencing these over time is powerful for demonstrating progress toward extinguishing liability.

Q: What’s the difference between a reserve and total liability?
A: Reserves reflect probable and estimable obligations, while total liability includes all possible outcomes—even those not yet quantifiable. The two rarely match. What’s important is applying your reserve philosophy consistently across the portfolio.

Looking Ahead

Extinguishing remediation liability requires more than technical fixes. It requires strategy, communication, and alignment with business objectives. By building robust conceptual site models, connecting them to financial outcomes, defining exit strategies, and speaking the language of business, you can shift the conversation from endless liability to measurable progress and closure.

If you have questions about managing your remediation liability or want support building a robust exit strategy, reach out to our Environmental Remediation team today.

Otis Kicks off Latest Made to Move Communities™ STEM Education Challenge

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Students in 18 countries and territories will work alongside Otis mentors to design mobility solutions that support people and communities during natural disasters.

The Made to Move Communities program aims to build the next generation of talent, ensure workforce readiness, and sustain innovation across the elevator and escalator industry. It has reached more than 1,000 students and resulted in more than $1.25 million in grants to schools globally to support STEM education since 2020.

FARMINGTON, Conn., September 11, 2025 /3BL/ – As natural disasters increase in frequency and intensity, students participating in the Otis Made to Move Communities program this school year will apply artificial intelligence and STEM skills to design mobility solutions to support communities and first responders before, during and after natural disasters.

This is the sixth year of the flagship STEM education and mentoring program from Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.

“We’ve all witnessed the destruction natural disasters can have on families, communities, public infrastructure and cities,” said Randi Tanguay, Otis Chief Communications Officer. “Our hope is that this challenge will resonate directly with students and inspire them to see the power of STEM-based solutions to mitigate these challenges and build more resilient communities – all while developing skills and potentially shaping their future careers.”

This year, more than 200 students from 25 schools in 18 countries and territories will participate in the program. They will work alongside more than 150 Otis mentors.

What is the Made to Move Communities Program?

Otis’ Made to Move Communities™ program is a global student challenge inspiring creative, STEM-based solutions to real-world mobility issues. Here’s how it works:

Students explore how real-world challenges affect movement in and around their communities and develop innovative solutions with the potential to create more connected communities and improve mobility for all.
Student teams from each school compete within their respective Otis regions, presenting their ideas to a panel of Otis judges. The winning team from each region then competes in a final round to be named the global winner.
At the end of the Made to Move Communities program, each participating school receives a grant to continue STEM education. Grants range from $7,500 to $35,000 based on the team’s performance.

How the Made to Move Communities program is building the workforce of the future

Agustín was recently hired as an Otis mechanic in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Just two years ago, he was a high school student participating in the Made to Move Communities program.

When a job opened up at the local Otis branch, Operations Manager Miguel C. encouraged Agustín to apply. Miguel had mentored the students in the Made to Move Communities program and noted Agustín’s interest in the elevator and escalator industry.

Their story is an example of how the Made to Move Communities program builds real-world talent, enhances professional growth and deepens the company’s impact in the communities where it operates – while also encouraging future careers at Otis and in the industry.

“This is how we can empower others, foster innovation, and build a brighter future together,” Miguel said.

Agustín encourages students to participate in the program if they get the chance.

“To other schools and students thinking about joining Made to Move Communities, I’d say go for it,” he said. “It’s not only going to help you grow – it’ll also develop your empathy, teamwork and problem-solving skills.”

To learn more about the Made to Move Communities program, visit www.otis.com/mtmc.

What is the Otis Made to Move Communities program?

Otis’ Made to Move Communities™ program is the company’s flagship social impact program. It is a global student challenge inspiring creative, STEM-based solutions to real-world mobility issues.

What are the goals of the Made to Move Communities program?

The Made to Move Communities program brings together students, educators and Otis colleagues as mentors, with the goals of advancing STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent, ensuring future workforce readiness, and sustaining innovation.

What is the community impact of the Made to Move Communities program?

Since 2020, Made to Move Communities has engaged over 950 Otis colleagues in mentoring more than 1,000 students, and delivered nearly 100 grants totaling over $1.25 million to support ongoing STEM education at participating schools.

Why is the Made to Move Communities program focused on natural disasters this year?

Each year, Otis identifies a theme that aligns with global trends and business priorities such as aging populations, accessibility or emerging technology.

Over the past half century, natural disasters have increased in frequency at least five-fold and have also become more intense. Disasters can often lead to or exacerbate human mobility challenges, vulnerabilities and needs among affected communities, including by first responders.

About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry’s largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world’s most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.

Hindustan Zinc Joins Global Leaders in ICMM, Advancing Sustainable Mining Practices

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

UDAIPUR, India, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) which creates a landmark that positions India on the global map of responsible mining.

ICMM brings together 25 of the world’s leading mining and metals companies committed to advancing sustainable development, transparency, and ethical practices. Hindustan Zinc’s admission followed a rigorous independent assessment and endorsement by ICMM’s Council, based on recommendations from the Independent Expert Review Panel. This marks ICMM’s first new member since 2021.

By joining, Hindustan Zinc commits to ICMM’s 40 performance expectations covering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, subject to third-party validation across all assets. Membership reinforces the company’s sustainability leadership and enables collaboration with global peers on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, and inclusion.

Commenting on the development, Arun Misra, CEO & Whole-time Director, Hindustan Zinc said, “It is both an honor and a big responsibility for Hindustan Zinc to become the first Indian company to join ICMM. This milestone marks a new chapter in our Sustainability 2.0 journey, grounded in transparency, innovation and global best practices. For us, sustainability and good business go hand in hand, and it is a strategic imperative to create lasting positive impact on our environment, our communities, and the industry at large. As we integrate ICMM’s principles across every facet of our operations, we look forward to sharing our insights and gaining perspectives from global peers, contributing to a safer, more responsible future for mining worldwide and the planet.”

Welcoming Hindustan Zinc, Rohitesh Dhawan, President & CEO, ICMM said, “We are pleased to welcome Hindustan Zinc as ICMM’s first Indian member. Their inclusion strengthens our collective commitment to responsible mining and reflects the growing importance of India in the global metals and mining industry. Hindustan Zinc’s leadership in sustainability will add valuable perspectives to our work as we shape a safer and more sustainable future for mining.”

Hindustan Zinc has been recognized globally for its ESG leadership. In 2024, it was ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the second consecutive year. The company has adopted ambitious 2030 Sustainable Goals, validated Science Based Targets aligned to 1.5°C and is committed to achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner.

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Mentorship Matters: DP World’s Brittany Caskey Recognized as a 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award Winner

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

When Supply & Demand Chain Executive published its feature, “DP World’s Brittany Caskey Details Why Mentorship Matters,” it spotlighted not only an accomplished leader but also a powerful truth: mentorship is essential to building the next generation of women in supply chain leadership.

In the article, Caskey – recently named a 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award winner – shared how mentorship has shaped her journey. “Mentorship is one of the most impactful ways to grow professionally and personally,” she noted, emphasizing the confidence and perspective it provides. She also highlighted that mentoring is a two-way street: both mentor and mentee learn, evolve, and benefit from the relationship.

Why Mentorship Is a Strategic Advantage

As Supply & Demand Chain Executive reported, Caskey sees mentorship as critical to navigating the challenges of an industry that remains male-dominated at the leadership level. “Women bring diverse perspectives to the table, and mentorship helps ensure those perspectives are elevated and valued,” she said in the feature.

This is a philosophy deeply aligned with DP World’s culture. Initiatives such as #MentorHer, the company’s global mentorship program, are designed to create those very pathways – ensuring women have direct access to senior leadership guidance and opportunities for advancement.

DP World’s Broader Commitment to Inclusion and Growth

Caskey’s recognition builds on a broader trend within DP World: breaking barriers and fostering equity across its operations. In Brazil, programs like She in Operations have helped triple the number of women in operational roles, while in the Dominican Republic, the Women Forklift Program trained women to take on heavy-equipment roles traditionally closed to them.

These efforts are complemented by DP World’s Great Place to Work® certification across eight countries in the Americas and sustainability-driven community initiatives like the newly launched English Academy in Chile, all underscoring how the company integrates equity, education, and sustainability into its business model.

The Takeaway: Moving People Forward

The Supply & Demand Chain Executive article makes clear that mentorship is more than a personal benefit—it’s an industry imperative. As Caskey explained, it ensures women not only enter the supply chain field but thrive as leaders within it.

Her recognition as a Women in Supply Chain Award honoree is a milestone not just for DP World, but for an industry that must continue investing in mentorship, diversity, and inclusion to stay resilient.

Read the full Supply & Demand Chain Executive article here.

Learn more about careers and mentorship opportunities at DP World Careers.

The Atkins Group Wins Six PRSA Awards for Breakthrough Litter Prevention Campaign

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

San Antonio agency honored for innovative work with Tennessee Department of Transportation

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — San Antonio-based advertising agency The Atkins Group (TAG) has earned six awards at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Nashville Parthenon Awards for its work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign, a multi-year effort to combat roadside litter through education, engagement, and innovation.

Among the winning initiatives was Trash Masters Rewards, a groundbreaking digital loyalty platform that gamifies litter prevention and empowers individuals, particularly younger audiences, to take action. Within its first month, the program generated 942 signups (exceeding its goal by 57%) and logged 1,410 verified cleanup actions, demonstrating the power of combining behavioral science, digital engagement, and grassroots outreach.

TAG also received top honors for the No Trash November statewide cleanup campaign, recognized for excellence in Integrated Communications, Monthly Observance, and Kick-Off News Release categories. Additional Merit Awards went to Trash Masters Rewards and to a collaborative “Bear-Proof Trash Can” campaign with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

“These awards highlight the kind of strategic, results-driven campaigns we love to bring to life for our clients,” said Callie Kelley, Account Supervisor at The Atkins Group. “By blending creativity with measurable impact, we were able to not only capture attention but change behavior on a large scale.” Additional agencies serving the account include Step In Communication and Gray Public Relations.

Since 2021, TAG’s work on Nobody Trashes Tennessee has earned 14 Parthenon Awards and five Merit Awards, along with national recognition at the PRSA Anvil Awards.

Founded in San Antonio in 1963, The Atkins Group is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency, serving clients across government, tourism, healthcare, and consumer industries. Read more at https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/2025/8/28/-tdot-campaign-receives-six-awards-for-litter-prevention-efforts.html

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Sweet Support – Turning Honey into Hope

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

From hive to heartland, Sioux Honey and Fareway Stores donate thousands of bottles of honey to help fight food insecurity in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — If you stacked every bottle of honey the Sioux Honey Co-op and Fareway Stores donated Wednesday, the 2,916-foot tower of golden honey would rise higher than:

Two Empire State Buildings (1,454 feet each, with antenna).
Four-and-a-half(!) Principal Buildings (630 feet each) in Des Moines.
It would even top the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which stands 2,717 feet tall.

That’s the scale of sweetness the Sioux Honey Co-op and Fareway Stores delivered on Sept. 10 to the Food Bank of Iowa.

The donation – a load of three pallets with 540 cases holding 6,480 bottles of Sue Bee^® honey – was part of the co-op’s ongoing “Share Sweetness” campaign and arrived at an ideal time: September is National Honey Month, when the National Honey Association shines a spotlight on honey and its natural nutrition, kitchen versatility and legendary shelf life.

This community effort between Iowa-based Sioux Honey (powered by 175+ beekeeper families across the U.S.) and Fareway Stores (with 142 locations across six Midwestern states) put real muscle behind the fight against food insecurity in Iowa.

“Fareway is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Sioux Honey and the Food Bank of Iowa and the partners it serves, like the Johnston Partnership,” said Elias Johnson, vice president, corporate outreach & communications at Fareway Stores, which recently opened its new headquarters in Johnston.

“Our customers count on us to keep families fed and to support neighbors in need, and this partnership took that commitment to another level.”

Aimee Sandman, director of marketing at Sioux Honey, noted, “Our co-op was founded by beekeepers who believed in working together to make a bigger impact. Today, that spirit lives on in campaigns like ‘Share Sweetness,’ where every bottle represents the hard work of beekeeper families and the generosity of our partners.”

Earlier this year, Sioux Honey Co-op’s Sue Bee^® and Aunt Sue’s^® became the first honey brands to earn the U.S. Farmed^™ certification, underscoring the co-op’s commitment to supporting domestic farming and sustainable practices. That same commitment is on display with the Share Sweetness campaign, ensuring Iowa families benefit directly from the work of America’s beekeepers.

Serving those who need it most
The Des Moines-based Food Bank of Iowa serves 55 counties and distributes millions of meals annually.

“Honey is all-natural, contains important minerals and amino acids, and adds flavor to many foods,” said Annette Hacker, Food Bank of Iowa’s chief communications and strategy officer. “On behalf of our partners and the Iowans we serve, we appreciate this sweet and special addition to our inventory.”

After-school programs
In addition to receiving honey through the Food Bank of Iowa, the Johnston Partnership received an activity kit from Sioux Honey designed for the children in the partnership’s after-school and weekend programs. The kit included colorful handouts about honey and honeybees, as well as a hands-on demonstration on honeybee pollination and cross-pollination.

Andrea Cook, executive director of the Johnston Partnership, said the gift offered both nourishment and knowledge.

“For children facing food insecurity, receiving honey is more than a sweet treat – it’s nourishment and a natural food with only one ingredient. And learning where their food comes from, how pollination works and why bees matter is a great opportunity to help fill their plates and expand their minds.”

The Johnston Partnership mentors students through its JUMP (Johnston Youth Mentoring Program) and provides more than 250 kids with meals each weekend of the school year.

Sweet stats at a glance

6,480 bottles donated (three pallets, 540 cases of Sue Bee^® honey).
Enough honey to drizzle on nearly 100,000 pancakes.
Beyond breakfast, honey is one of the most versatile staples in the kitchen. It doesn’t need refrigeration, lasts without losing quality and finds its way into everything from baking recipes to coffee, tea and even a drizzle over pizza.
175+ (many multi-generational) beekeeper families are in the Sioux Honey Co-op.
About 25 to 30 million pounds of honey is harvested each year by Sioux Honey beekeepers, which is nearly one-fourth of the U.S. commercial beekeeper honey total (134 million pounds was collected in 2024, according to the USDA).

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ABOUT SIOUX HONEY CO-OP: In 1921, the Sioux Honey Co-op began as a small group of just five beekeepers. Located near Sioux City, Iowa, they shared equipment, marketing and processing facilities – all to help support one another. Today, Sioux Honey is still a co-op, but it has grown into 200+ beekeepers nationwide. Some have been members for decades – part of families who have passed down the trade for generations – and some have pioneered and started their own bee farms. Each member has a passion for producing a pure, quality product that customers can trust. Sioux Honey’s Sue Bee^® and Aunt Sue’s^® are also the first honey brands to earn the U.S. Farmed^™ certification, underscoring the co-op’s commitment to domestic farming and sustainable practices. And the Co-op is proud to say it knows each of our beekeepers by name, because Sioux Honey has learned that’s how you produce the best honey for more than a century.

ABOUT FAREWAY STORES – Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 142 stores in a seven-state region. Fareway’s mission is to provide the highest quality products, while treating customers like family, and valuing dedicated employees. Its stores are known for their unmatched, full-service meat departments, farm-fresh produce and exceptional, to-your-car customer service. Fareway is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa, and has more than 13,000 total employees.

ABOUT FOOD BANK OF IOWA – Established in 1982, Food Bank of Iowa provides nutritious food for Iowa children, families, seniors and veterans to live full and active lives, strengthening their communities. Serving 55 of Iowa’s 99 counties, Food Bank of Iowa delivers more than 27.3 million pounds of food (22.7 million meals) to 700 partners annually.

ABOUT JOHNSTON PARTNERSHIP – The Johnston Partnership is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting both immediate needs and creating long-term opportunities for families in the Johnston area. Each month, the organization provides food, clothing and other essentials to more than 1,500 people, ensuring stability for households facing tough times. Its JUMP program mentors more than 100 students on the path to high school graduation, while Friday Friends ensures over 250 kids receive meals each weekend during the school year. The Partnership’s mission is to build positive relationships that help young people and families reach their full potential.

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Midea Unveils Flagship Sustainable Innovations at IFA 2025, Strengthening Their Low Carbon Vision

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

BERLIN, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA 2025, Midea reaffirmed its “GREEN VISION, BLUE FUTURE” philosophy with a strong lineup of sustainable innovations and low carbon energy technologies. The showcase demonstrated not only the company’s R&D capabilities but also its long-term commitment to environmental responsibility in the global HVAC industry.

Pioneering R290 Solutions for the Planet

Taking center stage were Midea’s R290 solutions, which the company has championed for over 15 years. Since launching the world’s first UN-backed R290 demonstration production line in 2010, Midea has led the global adoption of this eco-friendly refrigerant. Today, it operates 12 advanced R290 production lines with an annual capacity of 6.4 million units, backed by extensive real-world applications that deliver measurable reductions in carbon emissions worldwide.

The company has played an active role in shaping international refrigerant standards, accelerating the use of R290 natural refrigerant across the industry. Supported by over 10,000 R&D experts and 42 pilot laboratories, Midea offers a complete R290 product portfolio. One highlight is the H-Pack indoor hybrid heat pump, developed by Midea’s European R&D and design team. Using R290 refrigerant, it combines high energy efficiency with a compact design and no outdoor unit. Its hybrid function allows seamless integration with gas boilers, ensuring reliable heating even in extreme cold. A clear example of Midea’s vision of driving a greener future through technology.

Raynor: Nordic Performance Meets Design Excellence

Also in the spotlight was Raynor, Midea’s flagship low temperature air-to-air heat pump. Boasting an A+++ energy rating and an industry leading SCOP of 5.1, Raynor ranks among the most efficient heat pumps on the market. Prototype testing demonstrated its ability to operate reliably at temperatures as low as -40°C, sustaining a 5.0 kW full heating capacity at -25°C and reaching up to 8.0 kW at peak output.

Raynor is designed to deliver exceptional durability and efficiency, even in the demanding conditions of Nordic coastal regions. Its advanced antifreeze and anti-corrosion technology, featuring Prime Guard Hyper Grapfins, a specially engineered chassis with a heating bottom plate, and Flash Defrost long lasting ceramic ball bearings, ensures reliable performance in extreme cold and humidity.

This combination of durability, efficiency, and design innovation has already won Raynor international acclaim, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. At IFA 2025, Leif Lindner, CEO of IFA Management presented the Excellent Heating Technology Innovation Gold Award to Vincent Chou, Vice President of Midea Residential Air Conditioning and Ralph Kobsik, General Manager of Midea Europe GmbH, further underscoring the product’s leadership in next generation heating solutions.

Solstice: AI-Driven Comfort

The AI-driven Solstice air conditioner has a 180° rotatable wind deflector that gently balances airflow for unsurpassed comfort. Rapid cooling and heating suiting everyday needs.

At the core of Solstice is Midea’s latest AI engine, ECOMASTER. Pretrained on billions of data points, ECOMASTER predicts environmental changes and optimizes energy use with remarkable precision. This allows the Solstice to maintain precise comfort within ±0.3°C while cutting energy consumption by over 30%.

Midea has announced its plan to collaborate with Microsoft in order to offer natural voice control through AI. Powered by Microsoft Azure, the technology would allow users, speaking in any one of 145 supported languages, the ability to interact in everyday language with their air conditioner.

Midea’s IFA 2025 presentation showcased its commitment to sustainable living. By combining advanced engineering, design excellence, and market insight to lead the low carbon transition. The company continues to deliver energy efficient solutions that balance environmental responsibility with everyday comfort.

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Clean Energy Appoints Two New Board Members From TotalEnergies

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) today announced the appointment of Marc de Guilhem de Lataillade and Aimeric Ramadier to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Both executives represent TotalEnergies and will replace outgoing directors, Karine Boissy-Rousseau and Mathieu Soulas, who have served on Clean Energy’s board since 2021 and 2023 respectively. Marc de Guilhem de Lataillade currently serves as Vice President of Biogas within TotalEne

HEPCO and Reactive Technologies collaborate to enhance grid stability in Japan

Posted on September 11, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Key Highlights

HEPCO utilizes RTL’s GridMetrix® to strengthen long-term grid planning and enhance grid stability in Japan.
This collaboration supports Japan’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
This marks an important step in a rapidly evolving energy landscape with an increasing share of renewables.

LONDON, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO) is partnering with leading Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) solution provider, Reactive Technologies (RTL), to improve grid visibility by implementing frequency visualization, oscillation monitoring, inertia measurement and event analysis across its networks using RTL’s market-leading GridMetrix® platform. The measurement of this data serves as a foundation for HEPCO’s generation division to smoothly manage future energy demand and represents an important step in an energy landscape with an increasing share of renewables.

System inertia is the power grid’s natural resistance to sudden changes in frequency, provided by the stored energy in rotating machines and other sources like motors and grid-forming inverters. It plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability by buffering against sudden fluctuations in electricity supply and demand. Traditionally provided by fossil fuel plants through the rotating mass of turbines, this inertia is declining as the use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar increase. As Japan transitions to renewable sources of energy, the need to better understand this trend and find solutions to manage it is essential.

With Japan’s 7th Strategic Energy Plan emphasizing a carbon-neutral future by 2050, variable renewable energy sources (VRES) are expected to contribute 40-50% of Japan’s power generation by 2040, overtaking thermal power as the dominant energy source. While integrating more VRES to the grid has environmental benefits, it presents challenges to grid stability, such as renewable energy intermittency, variability and regional imbalances in generation, requiring innovative solutions.

A study by the Renewable Energy Institute and Agora Energiewende found that VRES penetration could increase to up to 70% with fast frequency response (FFR) from renewables and that monitoring system inertia was a critical factor to enable this.

Recognizing the need to address the specific challenges associated with VRES integration and growing demand, HEPCO is utilizing RTL’s GridMetrix® platform across three key areas to identify and mitigate potential grid stability issues – monitoring and analysis of grid oscillations, measurement and visibility of national and regional grid edge frequency, and measurement of spot inertia and event analysis. This partnership is a critical step towards enabling HEPCO to seamlessly navigate the transition to higher renewables penetration and achieve their long-term goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.

Arata Tanimura, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Planning Department from HEPCO comments:

“Through this project, we aim to understand the current state of grid inertia and consider the future outlook of our power generation mix based on that insight.”

” Grid visibility and inertia measurement play crucial roles in managing modern energy systems as they decarbonise and evolve. The HEPCO project will showcase what can be achieved as Japanese power companies address the challenges of integrating more renewables.” states Marc Borrett, CEO at Reactive Technologies.

This partnership represents a forward-looking commitment to improving grid resilience in Japan, setting an example for other energy companies nationwide. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, HEPCO and RTL are driving a transformative shift in grid monitoring, ensuring a renewable powered energy future – safer and faster.

About Reactive Technologies

Reactive Technologies Limited (RTL) is a global Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) company at the forefront of addressing the challenges of the renewable energy transition by measuring power grid inertia and system strength in real-time.

With our proven, first-of-its-kind GridMetrix® technology, we provide real-time, high resolution power grid measurements and data-driven insights into grid stability and reliability. This enables grid operators, utilities, asset owners and energy participants worldwide to plan and operate with greater insight, precision and resilience in a rapidly expanding renewable energy landscape with more inverter-based resources.

Website: https://reactive-technologies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactive-technologies-limited

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO)

Hokkaido Electric Power Co. , Inc. (HEPCO), established on May 1, 1951, is headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The company operates with a capital stock of ¥114, 291 million and holds total assets amounting to ¥2, 093, 339 million on a non-consolidated basis. As of the latest fiscal year, HEPCO serves a wide range of customers, delivering 23, 375 GWh of electricity—9, 962 GWh to low-voltage customers and 13, 413 GWh to high-voltage and extra high-voltage customers. The company is supported by a workforce of 2, 506 employees and has a shareholder base comprising 69, 669 holders of common stock and 2 holders of Class-B preferred stock.

Website: https://www.hepco.co.jp/english/company/corporateprofile.html

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