Antea Group USA Announces Corporate Funding for Roots for the Future, Empowering Diverse Youth in Environmental Careers

ST. PAUL, Minn., September 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Antea Group USA, a leading environmental and sustainability consulting firm, announced today its corporate funding support for Roots for the Future, an initiative designed to equip youth from historically underrepresented communities with the education, skills, and connections needed to pursue careers in environmental fields. This contribution is a key component of Antea Group USA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which includes a commitment to donate up to 1% of its Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) annually to organizations aligned with its corporate and personal values.

Roots for the Future, formerly known as Northside Safety NET (Neighborhoods Empowering Teens), is a vital program managed by Environmental Initiative. It is specifically targeted towards African American, Indigenous, and other BIPOC youth aged 14-18, promoting personal development while actively advancing environmental justice. The program aims to dismantle barriers that youth of color often face in accessing opportunities within environmental sectors.

“Antea Group USA is incredibly proud to be a corporate funder of Roots for the Future,” said Raimond Baumans, Executive Vice President at Antea Group USA. “Our Corporate Social Responsibility program is built on the principle of creating a positive impact globally, nationally, and locally. Supporting Roots for the Future directly aligns with our purpose of fostering a cleaner, safer, more sustainable world by investing in the next generation of environmental leaders. Empowering diverse youth with environmental knowledge, workforce skills, and leadership capabilities is not just critical for their personal growth, but essential for building a more equitable and sustainable future for all.”

Roots for the Future drives youth development through comprehensive programming that includes:

  • Environmental Education Workshops: Building foundational knowledge on key environmental topics, such as ecology, climate change, and environmental impacts on urban communities in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
  • Workforce Development and Career Exploration: Offering internships, career panels, and training in skills from advocacy and community engagement to public policy and data analysis.
  • Project Design & Management: Providing practical experience through community and research projects.
  • Advocacy and Public Policy Training: Training that exposes youth to careers in policymaking, organizing, and advocacy.
  • Field Trips and Site Visits: Hands-on learning at parks, nature reserves, and renewable energy sites.
  • Technology and Innovation: Familiarizing youth with the latest environmental science technology for research and data analytics.
  • Networking Events: Creating opportunities to build connections with peers and professionals to establish a personal network.
  • Mentorship Programs: Pairing youth with professionals in environmental fields.

The program, which launched its pilot two years ago, is currently expanding into new geographies across the Twin Cities. To date, Roots for the Future has completed over 400 hours of internship learning, successfully completed 19 projects, and actively engaged with 24 community organizations.

For more information about the program, please visit https://environmental-initiative.org/our-work/roots-for-the-future/.

About Antea Group USA: Antea Group USA is an international environmental and sustainability consulting firm that partners with clients to create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility program, which includes corporate giving, volunteerism, and pro bono professional services, Antea Group aims to make a positive impact at global, national, and local levels. Learn more at us.anteagroup.com.

About Environmental Initiative: Environmental Initiative is a nonprofit that works with people in communities, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to advance social equity and environmental health. They build and facilitate partnerships, convene conversations, and manage projects on a range of environmental issues where collaboration is needed most. Learn more at environmental-initiative.org.

About Roots for the Future: Roots for the Future, an Environmental Initiative program, is designed to equip youth from historically underrepresented communities with the education, skills, and connections needed to pursue careers in environmental fields. Targeted towards African American, Indigenous, and other BIPOC youth aged 14-18, the program promotes personal development while advancing environmental justice.

Media Contacts:

Alison Bryant
Antea Group
alison.bryant@anteagroup.us

Jasmine Baxter
Environmental Initiative
jbaxter@environmental-initiative.org

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Antea Group USA Announces Corporate Funding for Roots for the Future, Empowering Diverse Youth in Environmental Careers

ST. PAUL, Minn., September 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Antea Group USA, a leading environmental and sustainability consulting firm, announced today its corporate funding support for Roots for the Future, an initiative designed to equip youth from historically underrepresented communities with the education, skills, and connections needed to pursue careers in environmental fields. This contribution is a key component of Antea Group USA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which includes a commitment to donate up to 1% of its Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) annually to organizations aligned with its corporate and personal values.

Roots for the Future, formerly known as Northside Safety NET (Neighborhoods Empowering Teens), is a vital program managed by Environmental Initiative. It is specifically targeted towards African American, Indigenous, and other BIPOC youth aged 14-18, promoting personal development while actively advancing environmental justice. The program aims to dismantle barriers that youth of color often face in accessing opportunities within environmental sectors.

“Antea Group USA is incredibly proud to be a corporate funder of Roots for the Future,” said Raimond Baumans, Executive Vice President at Antea Group USA. “Our Corporate Social Responsibility program is built on the principle of creating a positive impact globally, nationally, and locally. Supporting Roots for the Future directly aligns with our purpose of fostering a cleaner, safer, more sustainable world by investing in the next generation of environmental leaders. Empowering diverse youth with environmental knowledge, workforce skills, and leadership capabilities is not just critical for their personal growth, but essential for building a more equitable and sustainable future for all.”

Roots for the Future drives youth development through comprehensive programming that includes:

  • Environmental Education Workshops: Building foundational knowledge on key environmental topics, such as ecology, climate change, and environmental impacts on urban communities in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
  • Workforce Development and Career Exploration: Offering internships, career panels, and training in skills from advocacy and community engagement to public policy and data analysis.
  • Project Design & Management: Providing practical experience through community and research projects.
  • Advocacy and Public Policy Training: Training that exposes youth to careers in policymaking, organizing, and advocacy.
  • Field Trips and Site Visits: Hands-on learning at parks, nature reserves, and renewable energy sites.
  • Technology and Innovation: Familiarizing youth with the latest environmental science technology for research and data analytics.
  • Networking Events: Creating opportunities to build connections with peers and professionals to establish a personal network.
  • Mentorship Programs: Pairing youth with professionals in environmental fields.

The program, which launched its pilot two years ago, is currently expanding into new geographies across the Twin Cities. To date, Roots for the Future has completed over 400 hours of internship learning, successfully completed 19 projects, and actively engaged with 24 community organizations.

For more information about the program, please visit https://environmental-initiative.org/our-work/roots-for-the-future/.

About Antea Group USA: Antea Group USA is an international environmental and sustainability consulting firm that partners with clients to create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility program, which includes corporate giving, volunteerism, and pro bono professional services, Antea Group aims to make a positive impact at global, national, and local levels. Learn more at us.anteagroup.com.

About Environmental Initiative: Environmental Initiative is a nonprofit that works with people in communities, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to advance social equity and environmental health. They build and facilitate partnerships, convene conversations, and manage projects on a range of environmental issues where collaboration is needed most. Learn more at environmental-initiative.org.

About Roots for the Future: Roots for the Future, an Environmental Initiative program, is designed to equip youth from historically underrepresented communities with the education, skills, and connections needed to pursue careers in environmental fields. Targeted towards African American, Indigenous, and other BIPOC youth aged 14-18, the program promotes personal development while advancing environmental justice.

Media Contacts:

Alison Bryant
Antea Group
alison.bryant@anteagroup.us

Jasmine Baxter
Environmental Initiative
jbaxter@environmental-initiative.org

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Greentown Labs and Energytech Nexus Announce Strategic Ecosystem Partnership to Support Climate and Energy Startups

Leading startup-support organizations to strengthen Houston ecosystem by enhancing founders’ access to investors and capital

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Greentown Labs, the world’s largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, and Energytech Nexus, a global community for energy and decarbonization founders, today announced a unique, collaborative partnership to strengthen Houston’s support ecosystem for early-stage startups.

This partnership will advance the organizations’ goals of transformationally accelerating climate and energy startups’ growth—delivering more energy with less emissions; job creation and economic prosperity; and resilient, adaptive communities. Greentown and Energytech Nexus are putting into action their belief that breakthroughs don’t scale in isolation—they scale when entire ecosystems move together.

The partnership is a commitment to collaborate together on an ongoing basis. Energytech Nexus will move into Greentown and open a designated investor lounge, which will host regular fundraising meetups and investor office hours. It will also launch a new AI-driven investor platform, Cephyron IRM, to better connect early-stage technologies to sources of capital; Greentown members will gain early access to the platform.

“Greentown Labs is the nexus for the energy transition, where startups can gather, collaborate and grow. Positioning our own extended community within the hallowed walls of Greentown will further foster the creation of authentic connections between founders and reduce friction to critical resources, bringing the village together will only accelerate the flywheel on innovation here in Houston, Texas,” said Jason Ethier, Energytech Nexus’s Founder Super Connector and Founding Partner.

This partnership is a continuation of long-standing ties between the two organizations. Ethier was a leader at one of the first startups to join Greentown at its founding in Cambridge, Mass. in 2011 and previously served on the incubator’s founding board of directors. Ethier and fellow Energytech Nexus Founding Partner Juliana Garaizar held leadership positions in the early days of Greentown Houston, which opened in 2021, and were instrumental in bringing Greentown to the city.

“This partnership has been a long time coming—our organizations are kindred spirits that need to be working together to enhance the entrepreneurial support systems available to climate innovators in Houston,” said Lawson Gow, Greentown’s Head of Houston. “Capital is a top priority for climate and energy founders, and this team-up will directly address this challenge.”

Startups interested in tapping into these offerings from Greentown and Energytech Nexus can get in touch here.

About Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating climatetech innovation and commercialization by empowering entrepreneurs and enabling collaboration. As the largest climatetech and energy startup incubator in the world—with locations in Somerville, Mass. and Houston, Texas—Greentown convenes the climatetech ecosystem to provide entrepreneurs the community, connections, labs, and resources they need to thrive. Greentown is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 625 since its founding in 2011; these startups have collectively created more than 16,500 jobs and raised more than $9.6 billion in funding. For more information, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn.

Greentown Media Contact:
Reena Karasin
Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
rkarasin@greentownlabs.com

About Energytech Nexus
The EnergyTech Nexus is a global energytech hub on a mission to solve the energy trilemma of energy security, sustainability, and affordability by connecting founders, investors, and civic and industrial stakeholders. We are a community of founders, professionals, corporates, and investors that help each other form authentic connections, grow on our leadership journey, and gain access to critical resources.

Energytech Nexus Media Contact:
Sana Hasan
Head of Marketing and Communications
sana.hasan@energytechnexus.com 

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Norton and Discovery Education Unite to Encourage Responsible AI Engagement for Students

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen™, joined the Digital Citizenship Initiative by Discovery Education. The Digital Citizenship Initiative is a dynamic partnership powered by Discovery Education with corporations and non-profit organizations providing students with strategies and resources to navigate their online lives safely. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.

As part of the Initiative, Norton will soon offer free standards-aligned classroom resources supporting safe student engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Launching in Q4, the new suite of videos and classroom activities will help students and educators learn how to safely and responsibly use AI. This commitment builds on Norton’s efforts in the digital citizenship space, including through My Digital Life with Discovery Education. The My Digital Life resource center offers free standards-aligned resources designed to empower students with the digital citizenship skills they need to navigate their online lives securely, confidently, and responsibly. In just two years, My Digital Life has reached nearly 415,000 students by helping educators bring digital safety skills into the classroom.

“AI is reshaping how children learn, connect, and express themselves online,” said Kim Allman, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Public Policy, for Norton. “Research shows that 2 in 5 children in the United States are turning to AI for companionship and that many parents find that concerning, underscoring the need for thoughtful guidance and digital literacy skills at home and school.”

The Digital Citizenship Initiative grew out of needs summarized in a recent white paper entitled Risks and Resilience: Why Digital Citizenship Matters in K12 Education. This study illuminated many of the issues facing today’s students, including cyberbullying, online privacy, and digital footprints. This year’s Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report on Connected Kids found that nearly one in four U.S. kids experience cyberbullying and over a quarter turn to AI for emotional support, underscoring the need for guidance around safe online interactions and AI use. Furthermore, the Education Insights 2025–2026: Fueling Learning Through Engagement report showed that while two-thirds of students believe AI can help them learn faster, fewer than half of teachers reporting AI use themselves.

Digital Citizenship Initiative partners also include Verizon and Fortinet. Each partner contributes expert insights to develop standards-aligned digital resources. Resources include ready-to-use materials, digital lessons, the DEMystified series videos, and instructional materials spanning disciplines such as science, health, social studies, and English language arts. Educators can expect quarterly content releases covering a range of topics that address digital citizenship.

To access the Digital Citizenship Initiative resources, please visit digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com. Educators with access to Discovery Education Experience can find these resources on the Digital Citizenship channel.

“Norton has strong experience in both AI technologies and digital literacy. We’re proud to partner with Norton on the Digital Citizenship Initiative,” said Catherine Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education. “Together, we believe that engaging students in responsible AI use and digital literacy is essential to building a safer digital future.”

To learn more about the risks and opportunities of AI to enjoy a safer, more convenient digital experience, visit Norton’s blog.

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions help educators engage all students and support higher academic achievement. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools that are effective, engaging, and easy to use, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Learn more at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts
Grace Maliska
Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com

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Fifth Third Again Named Among America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today

CINCINNATI, September 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Fifth Third’s outstanding record of operational sustainability has again been recognized by USA Today, which has named Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) among its America’s Climate Leaders 2025.

The publication’s third annual list, published in partnership with Statista, Inc., provides a data-driven evaluation of companies that have significantly decreased their greenhouse gas emissions, including emission intensity, year-over-year reductions, and carbon disclosure ratings.

“Fifth Third has had a long-standing commitment to environmental leadership in the financial services sector,” said Pratik Raval, chief sustainability officer for Fifth Third. “We are driven by our understanding that integrating environmental sustainability into our business creates long-term value for our customers and strengthens the communities we serve.”

America’s Climate Leaders uses public data to rank companies doing the most to reduce their carbon footprint. To make the list, companies must have reduced their carbon intensity (carbon emissions divided by revenue) by 3% year-to-year.

Fifth Third has reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the areas of building operations, corporate transport and business travel by 60% since 2014. Fifth Third measures and reports on its corporate greenhouse gas emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodology with third-party verification of its calculations.

“Operational sustainability, the reduction of Fifth Third’s own environmental and carbon footprint, has been key to our environmental sustainability program since the program’s inception in 2010,” Raval said.

Over the past decade, Fifth Third has achieved:

  • 60% reduction in location-based (Scope 1 & 2) greenhouse gas emissions
  • 46% reduction in energy use
  • 34% reduction in potable water use
  • 59% waste diverted from landfills
  • 65%reduction in paper use
  • 100% renewable power purchased

Fifth Third also reduced enterprise-wide energy usage by 46% since 2014 – surpassing its 40% goal – through optimized use of space, new construction and renovations, and enhanced facility-related operations and maintenance practices.

In August, Fifth Third celebrated six years of purchasing 100% renewable power, originally as part of a virtual power purchase agreement with the 80 MW Aulander Holloman solar facility in North Carolina.

As part of its sustainability commitment, Fifth Third has also set a target of providing $100 billion in environmental and social finance (sustainable finance) by 2030. Through 2024, the bank has provided $45.33 billion in sustainable finance toward that goal.

More information about Fifth Third’s commitment to sustainability can be found on Fifth Third’s Investor Relations website.

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About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT

Amanda Nageleisen (Media Relations)
amanda.nageleisen@53.com

Matt Curoe (Investor Relations)
matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345

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PSEG Celebrates National Food Bank Day

This National Food Bank Day, we want to take a moment to thank the PSEG Foundation and our incredible employee volunteers who work hard year-round to support a variety of local organizations that are making a difference by providing meals and resources to our neighbors in need, including America’s Grow-a-Row, HomeFront, Community FoodBank of New Jersey and more. 

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Investing in Opportunity: Regions Foundation Supports Workforce Growth

By Nestor Mato

2,800 people helped. 1,400 sustainable jobs filled. $35 million in annual wage impact for Northeast Louisiana.

That is the impact of NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana (NOVA NELA). In 2024 alone, NOVA helped people obtain 359 professional certifications.

That is why the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative funded primarily by Regions Bank, is continuing to support NOVA NELA by providing a $55,000 grant. The funding will support NOVA’s proven career training and job placement programs designed to connect people with living-wage employment and provide local businesses with a skilled workforce.

NOVA, an employer-led job intermediary, partners with training institutions, educators, and employers to help residents gain the skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. Services include skills training, job search and placement assistance, financial coaching, and wraparound support for individuals—particularly those from low- to moderate-income households.

NOVA is equipping people with the skills, coaching, and confidence to succeed. We’re proud to continue supporting their work in helping individuals secure living-wage jobs and, at the same time, strengthening the local economy.
Marta Self, Executive Director of the Regions Foundation

“Access to meaningful careers is about more than a paycheck—it’s about building stability and opportunity for entire families,” said Marta Self, Executive Director of the Regions Foundation. “NOVA is equipping people with the skills, coaching, and confidence to succeed. We’re proud to continue supporting their work in helping individuals secure living-wage jobs and, at the same time, strengthening the local economy.”

We previously highlighted the success story of Andrea Davis-Lloyd, who turned to NOVA for training and support on her path to becoming a registered nurse. Her journey underscored how the Institute helps people achieve long-term goals while building careers that sustain families.

“NOVA is changing lives by connecting residents to real opportunities,” said Kevin Smith, Market Executive for Regions Bank in Monroe. He awarded NOVA the donation on behalf of the Regions Foundation. “This work directly benefits local businesses, which gain access to a qualified workforce ready to contribute. The result benefits people, families, and employers across Northeast Louisiana.”

Smith presented the Regions Foundation grant at NOVA NELA’s 9th Annual Update to the Community Luncheon which was attended by hundreds including the local news media.

This grant from the Regions Foundation allows us to continue bridging the gap between workforce needs and the aspirations of local residents. Every certification earned, every job secured, represents a life changed.
Paul West, Executive Director of NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana

About Regions Foundation
The Alabama-based Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

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Crossing the Finish Line: How DP World Uses AI to Transform Delivery and Last-Mile Logistics

In today’s logistics race, the final stretch is often the hardest to win. Last-mile delivery is costly, unpredictable, and critical for customer satisfaction. But as highlighted in DP World’s new AI Playbook – Smarter, Safer, Stronger: How AI Can Transform the Global Supply Chain – artificial intelligence (AI) is helping logistics leaders find smarter, faster, and greener ways to cross the finish line.

The Last Mile Challenge

For logistics leaders, the final leg of delivery has always been the most demanding. The “last mile” is complex, costly, and unpredictable, yet it’s also where customer satisfaction is won or lost. Traffic congestion, weather disruptions, fluctuating fuel prices, and labor shortages make execution difficult. At the same time, e-commerce growth and rising customer expectations are pushing delivery networks to their limits.

This is where AI is reshaping the game. By integrating real-time data and predictive modeling, AI is enabling logistics providers to turn one of the industry’s greatest challenges into a strategic advantage.

Smarter Routes, Stronger Performance

AI-powered delivery systems continuously analyze variables such as traffic patterns, weather conditions, carrier availability, and fuel costs to determine the most efficient routes. Beyond speed, these tools optimize for sustainability and cost-effectiveness, helping companies lower emissions while boosting profitability.

As Glen Clark, CEO of DP World in the U.S. and Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, explains: “Whether a customer is routing their product via different modal methods, through different countries or with different service providers, we can use data modeling and scenario planning for better predictability.”

The result is more than just faster deliveries – companies gain a competitive edge with optimized costs, reduced carbon output, and improved reliability.

From Planning to Real-Time Execution

AI doesn’t just help design smarter delivery routes; it transforms execution. With AI-driven visibility platforms, logistics teams can:

  • Track shipments live and provide customers with real-time updates.
  • Automatically adjust estimated delivery times (ETAs).
  • Reroute shipments instantly when disruptions occur.

This level of responsiveness ensures fewer delays, more accurate forecasting, and higher customer trust. In the fast-moving world of e-commerce, where transparency and predictability are non-negotiable, these capabilities are quickly becoming essential.

Sustainability Meets Efficiency

Sustainability goals are no longer optional – they’re demanded by regulators, investors, and consumers alike. AI supports greener logistics by reducing unnecessary stops, balancing load distribution, and cutting fuel consumption. By embedding these efficiencies into last-mile operations, companies not only meet environmental expectations but also lower costs and improve delivery performance.

The Future of Fulfillment

As consumer behavior shifts toward direct-to-consumer models, AI will continue to play a central role in differentiating leaders from laggards. The future of fulfillment isn’t just fast – it’s intelligent, adaptive, and deeply data-driven.

Companies that invest in AI now will be best positioned to meet growing customer demands, reduce their environmental footprint, and build resilient, future-ready delivery networks.

Learn More

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s already transforming how goods move from factory floors to front doors. 

To dive deeper into how AI is shaping the future of global logistics, explore DP World’s AI Playbook: Smarter, Safer, Stronger: How AI Can Transform The Global Supply Chainavailable now on the DP World website.

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Traditional Medicinals® Launches First Fair for Life® Certified Teas With Rosy Mood™ and Stress Ease® Calm

ROHNERT PARK, Calif., September 18, 2025 /3BL/ – Traditional Medicinals®, the leading botanical wellness company and Certified B Corporation, today announces the launch of two new organic herbal teas: Rosy Mood™ and Stress Ease ® Calm. These blends represent Traditional Medicinals’ first Fair for Life® certified offerings, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability as it celebrates 50 years of botanical innovation.

As Traditional Medicinals enters the mood support category with Rosy Mood and expands its popular Stress Ease® line with a new blend, both teas exemplify the brand’s dedication to supporting ethical sourcing and sustainability at every step of the supply chain. Formulated to support the emotional and lifestyle needs of today’s consumers, Rosy Mood and Stress Ease Calm deliver plant-powered rituals that provide accessible, botanical solutions for everyday well-being. Rosy Mood inspires joy and uplifts mood, while Stress Ease Calm supports intentional unwinding and builds resilience to stress, two essentials for modern living.*

A recent Talker Research survey found that seven in ten people believe their outlook on life would improve if they could better manage stress. “By infusing more joy and calm into everyday rituals, we can help reduce stress levels,” said Dr. Taryn Forrelli, ND, Traditional Medicinals’ Chief Science Officer. “That’s why, in honor of our 50th anniversary, we created teas designed to inspire wonder, spark joy, and provide a sense of calm. Rosy Mood lifts the spirit with every cup, while Stress Ease Calm—powered by adaptogens and other high-quality herbs—offers a restorative moment to unwind and thrive through life’s challenges. Crafted with Fair for Life certified ingredients, these blends support emotional well-being while honoring the deep roots of traditional herbal wisdom.”

Fair for Life Certification: A Rigorous Standard for Social and Environmental Responsibility

Fair for Life is one of the world’s most rigorous certifications for social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and fair trade. For Traditional Medicinals, achieving this certification means partnering directly with wild collectors, smallholder farmers, and cooperatives to ensure fairness across the entire supply chain. Rosy Mood features Fair for Life certified butterfly pea flower and cinnamon, while Stress Ease Calm includes certified ashwagandha and shatavari.

This milestone reflects the brand’s longstanding commitment to ethical sourcing and community investment—more than $20 million over the past decade in regions from Eastern Europe to India. It also marks a crucial step toward Traditional Medicinals’ ambitious goal of sourcing 80% of its herbs from fair-certified origins by 2030.

“Fair for Life is more than a label, it’s a commitment woven into every step of the journey,” said Jamie Horst, Traditional Medicinals’ chief purpose officer. “Rosy Mood and Stress Ease Calm reflect our commitment to ensure dignity, equity, and long-term support for communities and ecosystems from seed to cup.”

The Brand’s Expansion into Mood Support Offerings

Rosy Mood was formulated by Traditional Medicinals team of herbalists, drawing on decades of collective wisdom, including the inspiration of Traditional Medicinals’ Co-founder Rosemary Gladstar. Rosy Mood marks Traditional Medicinals’ latest entry into the mood support category. The blend brings together uplifting damiana, heart-soothing rose, and one of Rosemary’s favorite botanicals: butterfly pea flower, for a colorful pause in the day. Thanks to the natural pigments in butterfly pea flower and hibiscus, Rosy Mood shifts color depending on the water’s pH when brewed, creating a range of vibrant shades from bright pink to dark purple.

Stress Ease Calm joins the popular Stress Ease family of teas with Tension Relief, Focus, and Immune, as a gentle, everyday tea formulated to support a peaceful state of mind. With a harmonizing blend of ashwagandha, shatavari, and honeybush, this tea combines adaptogens and nervines to help build resilience to occasional stress and restore inner calm.

50 Years of Herbal Wellness

The launch of Rosy Mood and Stress Ease Calm continues Traditional Medicinals’ “50 Years in Bloom” anniversary celebration. The anniversary year has featured significant initiatives including the launch of Herbs for All, which has awarded over $75,000 in grants to nonprofit partners advancing health and herbal wellness access in their communities. The company has invested more than $200,000 in broadening access to high-quality herbal wellness through community education programs.

About Traditional Medicinals

Traditional Medicinals is the leader in botanical wellness with a purpose to inspire active connection to plant wisdom in service of people and planet. Founded in 1974, Traditional Medicinals is rooted in herbal medicine that includes ethical sourcing and production, and rigorous attention to purity, quality, and sustainability standards. With more than sixty teas, lozenges and capsules specially formulated by herbalists, Traditional Medicinals has a deep commitment to both modern botany and traditional plant knowledge. Certified as Fair for Life, B Corporation, California Benefit Corporation, and California Green Business, Traditional Medicinals commits to elevating communities across the globe, helping ecosystems thrive, and fortifying cultural connections. Traditional Medicinals products are available online, and in most grocery and natural foods retailers. For additional information, visit www.traditionalmedicinals.com.

*These statements have been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Access Ready Strategic Joins the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) and the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid

The ITEM coalition and other organizations on vital policy and public interest positions

Many Groups and Organizations respond to Policy Issues

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The recent rapid approach to policy changes at the Federal and State levels are prompting detailed responses by the effected communities through the organizations that represent their collective interests.
Access Ready Strategic questions those proposing such sweeping changes.
“What if you’re wrong?
What if your policies and attitudes result in the deadly damage many are concerned about?
How will we fix the damage done?
What are we supposed to do then?”

Access Ready In Support of Policies and Positions

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