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New insights explore how income design is increasing confidence and reshaping retirement outcomes
NEW YORK, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) today released its latest publication, Income by Design: A modern framework for retirement confidence. The publication explores how income, certainty, and behavior are reshaping retirement planning in an era of longer lifespans and ongoing market uncertainty.
Read Guardian’s publication, Income by Design: A modern framework for retirement confidence, here.
This publication is part of an ongoing thought leadership series from Guardian Wealth Advanced Markets, a team of advanced planning specialists with deep expertise across retirement, tax, and wealth transfer strategies. Drawing on that perspective, the publication explores how individuals and business owners can better navigate the growing complexity of retirement planning. The insights point to a shift in focus from accumulation to income. While individuals are taught how to save, far fewer are prepared for the transition from saving to spending, often leading to uncertainty and underspending, even among those with significant assets. Increasingly, retirement success depends on how effectively wealth can be translated into reliable income that supports the life people want to live.
“At its core, retirement planning today is about confidence,” said Mike Perry, Head of Client Solutions and Wealth Management at Guardian. “When people lack clarity around income, they tend to pull back, spending less, delaying decisions, or disengaging. The most effective plans start by focusing on how wealth supports life, not just long-term growth.”
A central theme emerging from the publication is the importance of retirement income certainty. Research and planning experience show that securing predictable income to cover essential expenses can improve confidence well before retirement begins, helping individuals stay invested, make more disciplined decisions, and adapt as circumstances change.
These themes are explored throughout Income by Design: A modern framework for retirement confidence through three core perspectives:
- A conversation on rethinking retirement income, featuring Erin Culek, Guardian’s Head of Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions, and Nick Nefouse, Global Head of Retirement Solutions and Head of LifePath at BlackRock, examining why outcomes-based, whole-portfolio planning is becoming increasingly important as people move from saving to spending.
- A client story that brings these ideas to life, highlighting the role of the financial advisor-client relationship and the importance of aligning income, protection, and long-term goals to support confidence in retirement.
- A practical planning framework, outlining how advisors and clients can design a reliable income floor to support essential expenses while preserving flexibility, improving tax efficiency, and adapting as priorities evolve over time.
“Retirement isn’t a single moment. It’s a long, evolving phase of life,” said Culek. “When people start by securing income for essential expenses, they give themselves the flexibility to stay invested, manage risk more deliberately, and make better decisions over time.”
This publication indicates a shift toward redefining retirement readiness, one grounded in income reliability, coordinated planning, and long-term flexibility. As the retirement landscape grows more complex, the ability to design income intentionally may prove just as important as the ability to grow assets.
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About Guardian
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 165 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs. Guardian, which is based in New York City, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received accolades for its culture and service. Our colleagues and financial professionals serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which included a 2026 dividend allocation of $1.7 billion – the largest in the company’s history. For more information, visit guardianlife.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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When our employees care about causes, we’re proud to stand behind them.
Giving back to our communities is an essential part of who we are. That commitment is the inspiration behind Wesco Cares. This corporate philanthropic program allows Wesco to make a positive and lasting impact within the communities where our employees work and reside.
Through the Wesco Cares matching gifts program, our generous team members supported the organizations and missions closest to their hearts – donating $609,000 with Wesco Cares matches in 2025.
Additionally, employees dedicated nearly 3,500 hours of their time to causes that matter. From food banks and book banks to environmental cleanups and community organizations, they were generous with their time, talents and hearts.
Thank you to our team members for making an impact far beyond the workplace. Your commitment to serving others and lifting up our communities reflects the very best of who we are.
We’re grateful for the charitable work of our team members and hope to inspire others to follow suit.
To every employee who gave last year, thank you for making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Learn more about Wesco in the community here.
When our employees care about causes, we’re proud to stand behind them.
Giving back to our communities is an essential part of who we are. That commitment is the inspiration behind Wesco Cares. This corporate philanthropic program allows Wesco to make a positive and lasting impact within the communities where our employees work and reside.
Through the Wesco Cares matching gifts program, our generous team members supported the organizations and missions closest to their hearts – donating $609,000 with Wesco Cares matches in 2025.
Additionally, employees dedicated nearly 3,500 hours of their time to causes that matter. From food banks and book banks to environmental cleanups and community organizations, they were generous with their time, talents and hearts.
Thank you to our team members for making an impact far beyond the workplace. Your commitment to serving others and lifting up our communities reflects the very best of who we are.
We’re grateful for the charitable work of our team members and hope to inspire others to follow suit.
To every employee who gave last year, thank you for making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Learn more about Wesco in the community here.
When our employees care about causes, we’re proud to stand behind them.
Giving back to our communities is an essential part of who we are. That commitment is the inspiration behind Wesco Cares. This corporate philanthropic program allows Wesco to make a positive and lasting impact within the communities where our employees work and reside.
Through the Wesco Cares matching gifts program, our generous team members supported the organizations and missions closest to their hearts – donating $609,000 with Wesco Cares matches in 2025.
Additionally, employees dedicated nearly 3,500 hours of their time to causes that matter. From food banks and book banks to environmental cleanups and community organizations, they were generous with their time, talents and hearts.
Thank you to our team members for making an impact far beyond the workplace. Your commitment to serving others and lifting up our communities reflects the very best of who we are.
We’re grateful for the charitable work of our team members and hope to inspire others to follow suit.
To every employee who gave last year, thank you for making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Learn more about Wesco in the community here.
Key Takeaways: PFAS and Financial Risk
- Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a growing financial liability, not just an environmental issue, affecting asset values, loan security, insurance coverage, and Merger & Acquisition (M&A) transactions.
- Regulatory risk is accelerating globally, with expanding state-level enforcement and specific PFAS-containing product bans in the U.S., Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) liability exposure, and international prohibitions such as Australia’s Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) framework.
- Failure to screen for PFAS during underwriting or due diligence can result in Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) liability, litigation, borrower default, and multimillion-dollar remediation costs.
- Financial institutions should integrate PFAS screening into Phase I/II ESAs, portfolio risk assessments, supply chain reviews, and M&A negotiations.
- Proactive PFAS risk management reduces financial exposure, improves underwriting clarity, and protects long-term portfolio stability.
PFAS are not just an environmental problem. They are a rapidly escalating financial risk for lenders, insurers, and investors. This remains true despite the recent delays and rollbacks of some PFAS regulations under the current presidential administration.
From loan portfolios and M&A due diligence to insurance claims and investment decisions, PFAS contamination is reshaping the financial landscape. The risks associated with these “forever chemicals” are as real and persistent as the compounds themselves.
Proactively identifying, assessing, and managing PFAS-related financial exposures is critical for financial institutions to mitigate risk, protect assets, and ensure long-term stability.
Where PFAS Poses Financial Risks
The widespread use of PFAS in manufacturing, combined with the ability of these chemicals to filter into the environment, means that the financial risks associated with them are extremely far-reaching. These are just some of the segments that can feel surprisingly strong effects of PFAS implications:
- Real Estate and Property Values: Properties affected by PFAS contamination can lose significant value, become unsellable, or require extensive remediation.
- Loan Portfolios: Financial institutions face increased risk of loan defaults tied to contaminated properties or businesses burdened by cleanup costs, regulatory penalties, or litigation.
- M&A Due Diligence: Unquantified PFAS liabilities can derail transactions or lead to unexpected post-acquisition losses.
- Insurance Claims: As PFAS-related environmental claims continue to grow insurers are increasingly excluding PFAS from pollution coverage.
- Investment Decisions: Transparency around PFAS management has become a differentiator for companies seeking capital.
- Litigation and Reputational Risk: As regulatory enforcement increases, financial institutions and insured clients face litigation exposure, with the distinction between intentional and unintentional PFAS use emerging as a key factor.
Understanding PFAS Risks in Financial Contexts
To evaluate PFAS exposure effectively, financial institutions must understand two core drivers of risk: where contamination originates, and how regulatory frameworks assign liability. These factors directly influence asset valuation, underwriting decisions, and long-term portfolio stability.
Key Sources of Contamination
PFAS contamination often stems from industrial, municipal, and consumer product sources. This includes manufacturing and firefighting foam to wastewater discharge and everyday consumer goods. These chemicals are now found in most U.S. municipal water supplies, making PFAS nearly impossible to avoid in property and portfolio risk assessments.
Evolving PFAS Regulations
While certain federal PFAS rules in the United States have recently been delayed or narrowed, regulatory momentum has not slowed overall. Instead, it has shifted, with states and international jurisdictions accelerating their own enforcement frameworks.
States including California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and New Jersey continue advancing aggressive PFAS investigation, reporting, and cleanup requirements. Roughly half of U.S. states now have PFAS-related laws in place, particularly targeting consumer products such as food packaging, textiles, personal care items, and children’s products.
Globally, the regulatory landscape is tightening further. In Australia, the IChEMS) framework took effect nationwide on July 1, 2025, prohibiting the import, manufacture, export, and use of certain PFAS — including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluoroocatne sulfonic acid (PFOS), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) — unless exempted. All states and territories have adopted the framework, and non-compliance may be treated as a pollution incident, exposing companies to enforcement and penalties.
At the international level, the Stockholm Convention continues expanding restrictions on long-chain PFAS production and trade, reinforcing a broader global phase-down of high-risk compounds.
For multinational lenders and investors, these global regulatory shifts introduce jurisdiction-specific liability exposure that can materially affect asset valuation, underwriting decisions, and long-term portfolio stability.
Because PFAS regulations are evolving rapidly and unevenly across jurisdictions, keeping up to date on all of them can feel like a full-time job. The Antea Group Global PFAS Regulatory Dashboard provides clear, real-time visibility into PFAS regulatory activity worldwide, helping companies stay ahead of compliance changes and avoid unexpected liabilities. If your organization is unsure where it stands or how new requirements may apply, reach out to our team for guidance.
Strategies for Assessing and Managing PFAS Financial Exposure
Once PFAS risk drivers are understood, financial institutions must translate that insight into structured mitigation strategies. The following approaches help lenders, insurers, and investors quantify exposure across assets, transactions, and value chains — and reduce the likelihood of unexpected financial loss.
1. Enhanced Environmental Due Diligence
Integrate PFAS screening into Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to identify potential contamination early.
2. Portfolio Screening and Risk Ranking
Perform PFAS portfolio risk assessments to identify high-risk assets or companies based on historical site use, industry sector, and proximity to known PFAS sources.
3. Supply Chain PFAS Screening and Transparency
Screen supply chains for intentional and unintentional PFAS use to anticipate regulatory, product liability, and valuation risks.
4. Underwriting and Policy Development
Insurers should revisit policy language, exclusions, and underwriting practices to better address PFAS-related risks.
5. Contractual Protections in M&A
Include PFAS-specific indemnities, representations, and warranties to allocate liability appropriately between buyers and sellers during M&A transactions.
6. Probabilistic Cost Modeling
Use PFAS cost modeling and scenario-based analysis to estimate potential remediation, compliance, and litigation expenses.
7. Strategic Communication
Engage transparently with stakeholders, such as investors, borrowers, and regulators, about PFAS risks and mitigation strategies to build trust and confidence.
Case Example: Structured Due Diligence Preserves Deal Value
A private equity firm acquiring a power generation facility in Wisconsin incorporated targeted PFAS screening into its environmental review. Consultants identified historical use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and evidence of prior discharge into surrounding soils.
Armed with this information, the buyer negotiated a reduced purchase price and required the seller to retain responsibility for ongoing remediation, including soil excavation and groundwater monitoring.
By integrating enhanced due diligence, contractual protections, and forward-looking cost modeling, the buyer preserved transaction value and avoided inheriting significant long-term liabilities.
PFAS Remediation Challenges and Cost Implications
PFAS remediation is technically demanding and expensive, with no universal solution. Current remediation approaches often involve removing PFAS from contaminated water or soil and then using specialized treatment methods to destroy or permanently manage the chemicals. While newer destruction technologies show promise, they remain costly, complex, and not yet widely available. This contributes to uncertainty in cleanup timelines and total project costs.
For financial stakeholders, that uncertainty translates directly into cost variability and long-term liability. Cleanup expenses can easily reach into the millions, depending on site conditions, regulatory requirements, and evolving treatment standards. This cost variability can materially affect property valuations, loan security, insurance coverage, and investment performance, making early risk identification and realistic cost modeling essential.
By contrast, a national lender that financed redevelopment of a former industrial property without PFAS screening during underwriting later faced significant consequences when contamination was discovered years after closing. Historical use of firefighting foam and surface coatings had resulted in elevated PFAS levels, and under updated CERCLA regulations, the lender was designated as a PRP. Litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and cleanup obligations followed.
As remediation costs escalated into the millions, the property’s value declined sharply, and the borrower ultimately defaulted — leaving the lender with a contaminated asset and long-term financial exposure that could have been mitigated through earlier screening and risk allocation.
Benefits of Proactive PFAS Risk Management
When addressed early and strategically, PFAS risk management delivers measurable financial and operational advantages for lenders, insurers, and investors. Key benefits include:
- Reduced PFAS Financial Exposure: Early identification and mitigation minimize liability and cost.
- Informed Lending and Investment Decisions: Better insight into PFAS risk profiles improves financial resilience.
- Streamlined M&A Transactions: Reduced uncertainty supports smoother deal structuring, pricing, and negotiations.
- Improved Insurance Underwriting and Claims Management: Greater risk clarity strengthens understanding of PFAS-related exposures.
- Enhanced Reputation and Regulatory Standing: Demonstrated environmental stewardship supports compliance confidence and stakeholder trust.
Case Example: Proactive Due Diligence Protects Asset Value
A mid-sized regional bank evaluating a loan for the acquisition of a former manufacturing site identified potential PFAS exposure linked to historical fire suppression systems. Rather than proceeding with a standard Phase I ESA alone, the bank commissioned targeted soil and groundwater sampling.
Elevated PFAS levels were confirmed, prompting the bank to require site remediation and environmental insurance coverage prior to closing.
This proactive approach reduced liability exposure, protected collateral value, and ensured regulatory compliance. This demonstrated how structured PFAS risk management directly supports financial resilience.
PFAS Doesn’t Have To Be “Forever”
PFAS represents a multifaceted and growing financial risk that can affect property values, portfolios, insurance coverage, and corporate transactions. Identifying and managing your financial risks associated with PFAS may seem like an impossible task, but it’s important to remember that PFAS liabilities are not forever. With the right expert advice and early identification, the risks can be effectively managed and mitigated.
How Antea Group USA Supports the Financial Sector with PFAS
Antea Group provides specialized PFAS consulting services to help financial institutions understand and manage emerging environmental liabilities. Our offerings include:
- PFAS due diligence for lending, M&A, and investment activities.
- PFAS portfolio risk assessments and cost modeling.
- Litigation and regulatory support for PFAS exposure.
- Integration with EHS due diligence to streamline environmental reviews.
With expertise in both the regulatory and financial dimensions of PFAS, Antea Group helps clients stay ahead of evolving PFAS compliance requirements while protecting business value and reputation. Do you have questions? Reach out to our experts today!
As global trade grows more complex, the strength of a supply chain increasingly depends on where and how goods move through key logistics hubs. DP World is redefining supply chain performance by combining integrated logistics with a strategically located network of warehouses across North America – bringing businesses closer to their customers and markets.
A Network Built for Speed and Reach
Rather than relying on fragmented infrastructure, DP World’s approach centers on strategically positioned logistics hubs that connect major ports, airports, and inland transport corridors. These locations are designed to reduce transit times, lower costs, and improve service reliability.
By placing inventory closer to demand centers, businesses can accelerate fulfillment while maintaining greater control over their supply chains.
Strategic Logistics Hubs Across North America
DP World’s growing footprint includes high-performance facilities designed to support distribution, eCommerce, manufacturing, and cross-border trade:
Perris, California
22305 Old Oleander Ave, Perris CA 92570
Located in the Inland Empire, this Free Trade Zone facility enables duty deferral and greater customs flexibility while providing access to one of the largest distribution markets in the U.S. Its proximity to major ports and population centers makes it ideal for fast, cost-efficient West Coast distribution.
Miami, Florida
7725 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33166
Serving as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, this 108,000-square-foot facility offers direct connectivity to Port Miami and Miami International Airport. It is optimized for regional fulfillment and rapid international distribution.
Brampton, Ontario
15 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6T 2W7, Canada
Positioned near Toronto Pearson Airport, this LEED-certified 174,000-square-foot hub connects Canadian and U.S. markets. With secure and temperature-controlled storage, it supports a wide range of industries requiring reliability and compliance.
Querétaro, Mexico
La Bomba Industrial Park located on Mexico-Querétaro Highway, Federal Highway number 57, km 194+813, El Colorado, El Marques, Queretaro
Located along a key industrial corridor, this 117,000-square-foot facility provides integrated production, warehousing, and distribution capabilities. Its access to major highways and air transport supports efficient manufacturing supply chains and cross-border logistics.
Middletown, Pennsylvania
140 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057
Centrally located in the U.S. Northeast, this facility offers multimodal access and flexible space for both B2B and B2C fulfillment. It enables fast delivery to densely populated East Coast markets.
Olive Branch, Mississippi
11244 S Distribution Cove, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Strategically positioned near Memphis – one of the largest logistics hubs in the U.S. – this location connects air, rail, and road networks. It provides scalable distribution across the southeastern United States with strong access to national transportation corridors.
Warehousing as a Strategic Advantage
These facilities are more than storage points – they are fully integrated logistics hubs. Each site is connected to DP World’s broader network of ports, terminals, and transportation services, enabling seamless movement of goods from origin to final delivery.
This integration allows businesses to:
- Reduce handling and transit times
- Improve inventory positioning and responsiveness
- Scale operations across regions with ease
- Optimize cross-border and international trade flows
Integrated Logistics, Powered by Location
DP World enhances its physical network with digital tools that provide real-time visibility across every warehouse and shipment. From inventory tracking to shipment monitoring, businesses gain the insights needed to make faster, more informed decisions.
Combined with multimodal transportation capabilities – across ocean, air, rail, and road – these locations form a synchronized system designed for efficiency and resilience.
A Smarter Way to Move Goods
By aligning warehouse locations with global trade flows, DP World transforms logistics from a series of disconnected steps into a cohesive, high-performing network.
The result is a supply chain that is not only faster and more reliable, but also more adaptable to changing market demands.
Discover how DP World’s strategically located logistics hubs can help you build a smarter, more agile supply chain.
TORONTO, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With one in seven people worldwide living with the often-debilitating symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the global community is mobilizing for the annual World IBS Day on April 19, 2026. Under this year’s theme, “Champions Raise Awareness,” the campaign is putting a spotlight on the “Faces of IBS” to dismantle the stigma surrounding this chronic gastrointestinal disorder. More information at worldibsday.org
Lead Partner Ardelyx joins the 2026 initiative to amplify the voices of millions who navigate abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea daily. Despite its prevalence, IBS remains one of the most misunderstood medical conditions, frequently leading to social isolation and a diminished quality of life.
IBS is not just a “stomach ache”—it is a complex disorder that accounts for up to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists. Yet, research funding and public understanding continue to lag significantly behind other chronic illnesses. IBS affects roughly 15% of the world’s population. Patients often suffer for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis or learning about available evidence-based treatment options. World IBS Day is now recognized in 17 countries and serves as a critical bridge between patients, caregivers, and the medical community.
Founded by Jeffrey Roberts MSEd, BSc, who has lived with IBS for over three decades, the initiative was born from a need to ensure no patient feels invisible. “World IBS Day was created to reduce stigma and show patients they are not alone,” says Roberts.
Laura Williams, M.D. M.P.H, chief patient officer of Ardelyx, commented, “Our commitment to patients means more than a single day or month of awareness – it means full-time advocacy. We are proud to support World IBS Day again this year, championing the patient’s voice to ensure that the physical, mental, emotional, and social impacts of IBS are recognized, understood, and collectively addressed in a sustainable manner.”
About World IBS Day
World IBS Day, observed annually on April 19th, aims to raise awareness about the symptoms, trials, and treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. By partnering with patients, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders, the initiative seeks to improve patient outcomes and foster a global community of support. #WorldIBSDay2026
About Ardelyx
Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). The company’s pipeline includes the Phase 3 development of IBSRELA for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and RDX10531, a next-generation NHE3 inhibitor with potential application across multiple therapeutic areas. Ardelyx works with partners to develop and commercialize our products outside of the United States. For more information, please visit https://ardelyx.com/.
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Originally published on CVS Health
At CVS Health, we’re thinking about tomorrow’s pharmacists today. We understand the vital role they’ll play in communities across America, and we’re committed to supporting future pharmacists, so they can help create healthier communities for years to come.
Our 2025 Rx Report revealed that 40% of pharmacy technicians surveyed are interested in becoming pharmacists, up from 23% in 2024. And 77% of them say that tuition assistance would increase their likelihood of pursuing a career as a pharmacist.
As the nation’s largest employer of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, we continue to make great strides in putting pharmacy education within reach and encouraging more people to choose a career in pharmacy. We’re supporting the next generation of pharmacists, helping them achieve their developmental goals by providing structured internships and training, tuition assistance, and continuing education opportunities.
Pharmacy training lab
For example, we recently opened a newly remodeled training laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina, designed to simulate the layout and workflow of a community pharmacy. Here, students will get true hands-on experience, practicing tasks like compounding medications, dispensing and labeling, counseling patients, administering immunizations, and using pharmacy software and technology to enhance patient safety.
Funded by a CVS Health donation, the lab will support student competency in both clinical and technical skills, patient care, communication, critical thinking, ethics and interprofessional collaboration.
Duquesne University PharmD scholarships
Additionally, through our partnership with Duquesne University, CVS Pharmacy colleagues have the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree online at a reduced cost. Because the program is offered online, students benefit from its accessibility and flexibility, so they can continue to care for their communities at the pharmacy while also continuing their education and growing their careers.
Additional programs to reduce financial barriers
CVS Health colleagues can also take advantage of additional programs designed to help reduce financial barriers to education. These include the PharmD tuition assistance program, which offers up to $20,000 per school year for fifth-and sixth-year CVS Pharmacy interns; an annual benefit of $1,500 that can be applied toward select non-degree certificate programs through the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP); and a scholarship offered in partnership with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Every day, across the country, our approximately 30,000 pharmacists and 74,000 technicians power quality care. Ultimately, their growth and development will help us deliver on our ambition to be America’s most trusted health care company.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and BANNOCKBURN, Ill., April 14, 2026 /3BL/ – The Responsible Business Alliance and the Global Electronics Association today announced the publication of joint guidance on Accounting for Scope 3 Category 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; saving time, improving data accuracy, and enabling more consistent, high-quality sustainability reporting across global supply chains.
The guidance aims to provide the electronics industry with specific knowledge and practical recommendations to support the quantification of value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in supply chains, specifically for Category 1, purchased goods and services, as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Companies across the industry face increasing pressure to report credible and accurate Scope 3 emissions data. This includes legislation requiring companies to publicly report third-party assured Scope 3 emissions data and pressure from downstream customers that rely on supplier data to quantify their corporate GHG emissions data to inform their external disclosures and decarbonization plans.
“This joint guidance demonstrates how the Responsible Business Alliance and Global Electronics Association are working together to build supply chain alignment around GHG reporting rules,” said Rob Lederer, CEO, Responsible Business Alliance. “By working together to provide reporting guidance, we can have a greater impact and better support companies in their GHG emission reporting and quantification efforts.”
“Although Category 1 is a material contributor to Scope 3 emissions in the electronics industry, reporting is currently limited and the use of supplier-specific data is low,” said John Mitchell, President and CEO, Global Electronics Association. “We believe practical guidance, such as this from the Global Electronics Association and the Responsible Business Alliance, can help change that dynamic.”
Emissions calculations based solely on secondary data limit companies’ ability to target supply chain decarbonization and to reflect suppliers’ emissions reduction efforts in Scope 3 results. This guidance builds upon recent Scope 3, Category 1 guidance from the semiconductor industry and is designed to support a transition toward an approach that strategically leverages a combination of primary data, including supplier-specific data, and secondary data, enabling clearer insights and more targeted decarbonization efforts.
Guidance such as this is increasingly important to GHG reporting solutions, such as the RBA’s Emissions Management Tool (EMT), in operationalizing aligned data requests and enabling more efficient, standardized exchange of supplier GHG data across company supply chains.
View the new guidance on the Responsible Business Alliance website or the Global Electronics Association website.
About the Responsible Business Alliance
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) is a nonprofit organization comprised of companies committed to responsible business conduct in their global supply chains. The RBA has a Code of Conduct and a range of programs, training and assessment tools to support continuous improvement. The organization has a global footprint, with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The RBA also has initiatives focused on specific issue areas, including its Responsible Minerals, Labor, Factory and Environment Initiatives, and its Responsible Glove Alliance. The RBA and its Initiatives have more than 600 members with combined annual revenues of greater than $8 trillion, directly employing over 21.5 million people, with products manufactured in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit responsiblebusiness.org.
About the Global Electronics Association
Global Electronics Association is the voice of the electronics industry, working with more than 3,000 members, thousands of partners, and dozens of governments to ensure a more resilient supply chain and drive industry growth. The Association advocates fair trade, smart regulation, and regional manufacturing, and educates on industry practices, actionable intelligence, and technical innovations to empower the future. The Association collaborates with governments and companies worldwide to advance a trusted and prosperous electronics industry. Formerly known as IPC, the organization serves a $6 trillion market and has offices across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North and Latin America. For more information, visit electronics.org.
Media Contacts
Responsible Business Alliance:
Jarrett Bens, Senior Director of Communications
jbens@responsiblebusiness.org
Phone: +1 571.858.5721
Global Electronics Association:
Sandy Gentry, Communications Director
sandygentry@electronics.org
Phone: +1 847.597.2871
