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Originally published in GoDaddy’s 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report

The internet was built to be open — and when it’s open, opportunity expands for everyone.

At GoDaddy, our purpose has always been to make opportunity inclusive for all. In 2025, the internet entered a new era — one shaped by AI agents acting on behalf of people and organizations.

These agents are not just tools. They are becoming participants in the digital economy — researching, transacting, supporting customers, and enabling growth at scale.

The question we focused on this year was clear: How do we ensure this next era of the web remains open, trusted, and accessible to entrepreneurs?

Our answer is infrastructure.

Democratizing the Agentic Open Web

This year we enhanced Agent Name Service (ANS) — a global open standard for AI agents, which began with a publicly available Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Internet-Draft. Just as domain names established ownership of digital presence, ANS extends that ownership into the agentic era — enabling verified, portable identities for AI agents across the web.

Identity builds trust.
Trust enables commerce.
Commerce creates opportunity.

Without open identity infrastructure, agents risk operating only inside closed ecosystems. With ANS, entrepreneurs maintain control of their agents, data, and customer relationships — reinforcing the openness that made the internet transformative in the first place.

This is not about adding complexity or promoting a product. It is about making sure the internet is accessible to all.

Impact Through Practical Innovation

Across our business, we continued to align innovation with measurable outcomes for our AI transformation. Consistent with our data-driven approach, we focus less on labels and more on results. This year was no different. Our approach is straightforward: build durable systems, report transparently, and tie impact directly to long-term value creation.

• We further strengthened data security and authentication standards to support trusted digital identities.
   
• We advanced responsible AI governance practices across our platform.
   
• We improved operational efficiency across our infrastructure while maintaining disciplined investment in renewable energy and resource management.

Building for the Long Term

Every major shift involving the internet — from domains to mobile to cloud — expanded access for entrepreneurship. The rise of AI agents is another such shift.

Our responsibility is to make sure this transition strengthens the open web rather than fragmenting it.

ANS is one step in that direction. It reflects our belief that infrastructure matters — and that the next generation of digital growth must be built on openness, trust, and ownership.

We remain focused on operating responsibly and empowering entrepreneurs with tools that are accessible, affordable, and resilient. When we do that well, we create value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders alike.

The open web has always been a catalyst for opportunity. In the agentic era, we are committed to keeping it that way.

Aman Bhutani
Chief Executive Officer, GoDaddy

Learn more about GoDaddy’s 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report. 

About this Report

The GoDaddy 2025 Global Stakeholder Impact Report details our progress toward our corporate sustainability goals, strategies, and initiatives in support of our overarching purpose and values. Unless otherwise noted, this report reflects our corporate sustainability performance across our global operations covering the fiscal year period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. To demonstrate our commitment to transparent communication regarding our sustainability progress, we routinely share updates through our website and our annual reporting. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback on this report by contacting ESG@GoDaddy.com.

This report references the Global Reporting Initiative Standards, includes select Sustainability Accounting Standards Board metrics for the Internet Media and Services sector, and the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures. We also disclose our contributions and progress toward priority UN SDGs. For additional information on how we align with these frameworks and key indicators demonstrating our sustainability performance, please refer to the Frameworks & Metrics section.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company’s AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy’s expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

In 2026, DEWAR’S proudly marks 180 years of craft, curiosity and blending mastery — a milestone that celebrates the people and passion behind every bottle since the company’s founding in 1846.

The story began on Perth’s High Street, where John Dewar opened a small wine and spirits shop built on a simple belief that quality products should be at the heart of the business. This emphasis on quality became increasingly significant as the Scotch whisky industry evolved through the 19th century. By the 1860s, John Dewar had become one of the early pioneers of blending, taking advantage of changing legislation and improved distilling practices. Company stock lists preserved in the brand’s historical archives show blended whiskies stored in cask under bond as an early form of marrying, including a record of a blended whisky remaining in cask for an extended period during John Dewar’s lifetime.

When John Dewar died in January 1880, he left behind a thriving business that passed into the hands of his wife Jane and son John Alexander Dewar, ensuring continuity of both family leadership and blending expertise. In 1998, Bacardi Limited brought DEWAR’S into its family of brands, placing it among the top four spirits companies in the world. Since its humble origins in Perth, DEWAR’S has grown into the World’s Most Awarded Blended Scotch Whisky, enjoyed across the globe.

For nearly two centuries, DEWAR’S has refined an approachable yet complex house style through expertise in maturation and blending. That legacy lives on today under the guidance of Stephanie Macleod, six-time World’s Best Master Blender, who continues to honor tradition while shaping the future of modern Scotch.

DEWAR’S has always believed that life, like whisky, is meant to be explored, savored and shared. As 15 May marks 180 years—and World Whisky Day follows on 16 May—the anniversary offers a moment to reflect on an enduring journey and the path still unfolding. Here’s to 180 years of DEWAR’S and beyond. Slàinte.

Discover more of the fascinating origin story of DEWAR’S

In 2026, DEWAR’S proudly marks 180 years of craft, curiosity and blending mastery — a milestone that celebrates the people and passion behind every bottle since the company’s founding in 1846.

The story began on Perth’s High Street, where John Dewar opened a small wine and spirits shop built on a simple belief that quality products should be at the heart of the business. This emphasis on quality became increasingly significant as the Scotch whisky industry evolved through the 19th century. By the 1860s, John Dewar had become one of the early pioneers of blending, taking advantage of changing legislation and improved distilling practices. Company stock lists preserved in the brand’s historical archives show blended whiskies stored in cask under bond as an early form of marrying, including a record of a blended whisky remaining in cask for an extended period during John Dewar’s lifetime.

When John Dewar died in January 1880, he left behind a thriving business that passed into the hands of his wife Jane and son John Alexander Dewar, ensuring continuity of both family leadership and blending expertise. In 1998, Bacardi Limited brought DEWAR’S into its family of brands, placing it among the top four spirits companies in the world. Since its humble origins in Perth, DEWAR’S has grown into the World’s Most Awarded Blended Scotch Whisky, enjoyed across the globe.

For nearly two centuries, DEWAR’S has refined an approachable yet complex house style through expertise in maturation and blending. That legacy lives on today under the guidance of Stephanie Macleod, six-time World’s Best Master Blender, who continues to honor tradition while shaping the future of modern Scotch.

DEWAR’S has always believed that life, like whisky, is meant to be explored, savored and shared. As 15 May marks 180 years—and World Whisky Day follows on 16 May—the anniversary offers a moment to reflect on an enduring journey and the path still unfolding. Here’s to 180 years of DEWAR’S and beyond. Slàinte.

Discover more of the fascinating origin story of DEWAR’S

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tork, an Essity brand, and the Eagles Autism Foundation announced a joint initiative to transform several restrooms at Lincoln Financial Field in support of providing a welcoming and inclusive hygiene experience for guests of all abilities.  After gathering input from the Eagles Autism Foundation community and leveraging the expertise of the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene, the organizations will complete a series of restroom enhancements across the three restrooms located by the Eagles Sensory Room presented by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on the Lower Suites level of Lincoln Financial Field.

Sixty percent of U.S. venue visitors contend with some form of physical or cognitive challenge that can impact their public restroom experience.1 At Lincoln Financial Field, that translates to approximately 42,000 fans at maximum capacity. When fans feel confident and comfortable using facilities, venues benefit from increased attendance, loyalty and positive word-of-mouth. Lincoln Financial Field committed to providing inclusive hygiene for all guests when it upgraded its restroom infrastructure in 2023, incorporating the latest innovations from Tork. These new specialized restroom enhancements represent the next evolution in that commitment – creating spaces where even more fans can fully participate in the game day experience.

Upgraded restrooms will feature adult changing tables, higher urinal and stall dividers for enhanced privacy and comfort, warm lighting and soothing music to build a calming ambiance and more enhanced accessibility features that are a step toward enabling fans of all abilities to participate. These restrooms will also feature the same Tork inclusive hygiene solutions that are available in the main concourse restrooms, such as certified Easy to Use2 high-capacity Tork PeakServe® Continuous (TM) hand towels, Tork Clarity Foam Soap which is dermatologically tested and gentle on skin, high-capacity toilet paper and toilet seat covers. The three upgraded restrooms will be completed and showcased to fans in May ahead of the annual Eagles Autism Challenge.

“Delivering better hygiene for all is not only good for people, but it’s also good for business,” said Raquel Carbonari, Brand Activation Director, Professional Hygiene at Essity. “When facilities evolve to meet the needs of the broader community, more people can join, fully participate, and feel truly welcome. We’re proud to partner with the Eagles Autism Foundation, who share our belief that when we design with all abilities in mind, everyone benefits.”

The Eagles Autism Foundation offers resources at Lincoln Financial Field to provide a smoother stadium experience for individuals of all abilities. Starting with a “visual schedule,” guests can prepare for their experience by understanding what to expect and knowing how to access support. Guests can also visit Fan Services for sensory bags, take a break in the stadium’s sensory room, and now through this innovative partnership, experience a more inclusive hygiene experience.

Creating restrooms informed by community needs and deep research

The restroom upgrade is a direct result of collaboration and listening to those who understand the community’s needs. In recognition of this partnership and shared commitment to inclusive hygiene, the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene is proud to welcome Ryan Hammond, Executive Director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, as its newest member. The Coalition is a group of experts, advocates, and organizations that are passionate about addressing the barriers people face when using public restrooms.

“The Tork brand’s commitment and innovation have helped reimagine the ways in which we can further serve and support our guests at Lincoln Financial Field,” said Hammond. “These upgrades align perfectly with our mission to create accessible environments where individuals of all abilities can participate alongside their peers. We’re excited for what these changes will mean for our guests, especially leading into a major slate of events this summer at Lincoln Financial Field.”

The restroom upgrades are also informed by the Inclusive Hygiene Playbook – a first-of-its-kind resource that provides research-backed tips for facility managers based on deep ethnographic research and over 50 years of Tork sustainable hygiene experience –as well as input from the Eagles Autism Foundation community via a survey of over 70 respondents, and the expertise of the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene. In March, the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene, members of the Eagles Autism Foundation, and the Philadelphia Eagles operations team reviewed the community survey and leveraged the following insights to determine the restroom design:

• Participation starts with comfort: Restrooms are integral to the venue experience. If fans don’t feel comfortable, they may opt out entirely. One caregiver shared: “Families like mine want to go out and experience what neurotypical families get to do every day. By making restrooms more accessible, it makes it easier for us to participate too.”
• Valued guests become loyal fans: The restroom experience impacts whether fans feel valued or undervalued, which informs loyalty and repeat visits. A respondent noted: “I think highly of facilities that have more accessible options for visitors because it shows me they care about the people that come to their venue.”
• Belonging builds community: For many families, the ability to share in everyday experiences – without barriers – is everything.

“These restroom upgrades at Lincoln Financial Field, paired with the existing sensory room, are exactly what best-in-class fan experience looks like,” said Uma Srivastava, Executive Director, KultureCity. “We hope more organizations follow this lead, because when you design holistically for everyone, more people can show up, participate, and truly belong – from attending events to working, dining, learning or traveling.”

Tork prioritized the following enhancements to create a more inclusive hygiene restroom experience where all fans feel welcome, safe and empowered to participate.

• Odor control solution to help eliminate odors via installation of Tork Constant Air Freshener with malodor eliminating technology
• Adult changing tables to serve caregivers of individuals with differing abilities, mobility challenges, or medical needs
• Surface sanitizing solution to provide extra comfort and protection for users, with Everwipe® by Tork disinfectant wipes placed by adult changing tables
• Higher urinal and stall dividers for improved privacy and comfort
• Localized sound system dedicated to the three upgraded restrooms, centrally controlled from a sound panel inside the sensory room to address sensory sensitivities
• Warm lighting to build a calming, comfortable ambiance

“Speaking from personal experience with paruresis, or shy bladder syndrome, I can tell you that design details matter tremendously,” said Dr. Steven Soifer, Treasurer, American Restroom Association and Co-Founder of the International Paruresis Association. “When venues prioritize privacy, hygiene and thoughtful design, more people can join in – and these upgrades show how some minor design changes can have a major impact on people.”

Breaking barriers to sustainable hygiene for all – and how to get there

The work at Lincoln Financial Field reflects a broader commitment: true hygiene excellence means creating spaces that work for every person while also protecting the planet. Facility managers looking to drive sustainable and inclusive hygiene in their facilities don’t have to start from scratch.

• Download the Inclusive Hygiene Playbook to understand the challenges people face when using public restrooms and how to solve them to help drive repeat visits and stronger satisfaction scores.
• Follow Tork on social media across LinkedIn, X and Facebook for more updates on the Lincoln Financial Field restroom upgrade this spring.

“Tork redefines hygiene for people and the planet. Our approach is fundamentally different,” said Amy Bellcourt, VP Corporate Communications, Professional Hygiene, Essity. “We believe that sustainable and inclusive hygiene solutions go hand-in-hand, and that’s also smart business. By designing restrooms that meet diverse needs and providing products that are developed, produced and handled with sustainability in mind, we create spaces where people and the environment both thrive, while strengthening our customers’ reputation and business performance. That’s what we’re committed to delivering.”

About Tork

The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, napkins and wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they’re always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity and a committed partner to customers in more than 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit www.torkglobal.com/us/en/.

About Eagles Autism Foundation 

The Eagles Autism Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for innovative autism research and care programs. By providing the necessary resources to doctors and scientists at leading institutions, we will be able to assist those currently affected by autism, as well as future generations. The Foundation aims to inspire and engage the community, so together, we can provide much-needed support to make a lasting impact in the field of autism. Please visit EaglesAutismFoundation.org.

About Essity

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tork, an Essity brand, and the Eagles Autism Foundation announced a joint initiative to transform several restrooms at Lincoln Financial Field in support of providing a welcoming and inclusive hygiene experience for guests of all abilities.  After gathering input from the Eagles Autism Foundation community and leveraging the expertise of the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene, the organizations will complete a series of restroom enhancements across the three restrooms located by the Eagles Sensory Room presented by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on the Lower Suites level of Lincoln Financial Field.

Sixty percent of U.S. venue visitors contend with some form of physical or cognitive challenge that can impact their public restroom experience.1 At Lincoln Financial Field, that translates to approximately 42,000 fans at maximum capacity. When fans feel confident and comfortable using facilities, venues benefit from increased attendance, loyalty and positive word-of-mouth. Lincoln Financial Field committed to providing inclusive hygiene for all guests when it upgraded its restroom infrastructure in 2023, incorporating the latest innovations from Tork. These new specialized restroom enhancements represent the next evolution in that commitment – creating spaces where even more fans can fully participate in the game day experience.

Upgraded restrooms will feature adult changing tables, higher urinal and stall dividers for enhanced privacy and comfort, warm lighting and soothing music to build a calming ambiance and more enhanced accessibility features that are a step toward enabling fans of all abilities to participate. These restrooms will also feature the same Tork inclusive hygiene solutions that are available in the main concourse restrooms, such as certified Easy to Use2 high-capacity Tork PeakServe® Continuous (TM) hand towels, Tork Clarity Foam Soap which is dermatologically tested and gentle on skin, high-capacity toilet paper and toilet seat covers. The three upgraded restrooms will be completed and showcased to fans in May ahead of the annual Eagles Autism Challenge.

“Delivering better hygiene for all is not only good for people, but it’s also good for business,” said Raquel Carbonari, Brand Activation Director, Professional Hygiene at Essity. “When facilities evolve to meet the needs of the broader community, more people can join, fully participate, and feel truly welcome. We’re proud to partner with the Eagles Autism Foundation, who share our belief that when we design with all abilities in mind, everyone benefits.”

The Eagles Autism Foundation offers resources at Lincoln Financial Field to provide a smoother stadium experience for individuals of all abilities. Starting with a “visual schedule,” guests can prepare for their experience by understanding what to expect and knowing how to access support. Guests can also visit Fan Services for sensory bags, take a break in the stadium’s sensory room, and now through this innovative partnership, experience a more inclusive hygiene experience.

Creating restrooms informed by community needs and deep research

The restroom upgrade is a direct result of collaboration and listening to those who understand the community’s needs. In recognition of this partnership and shared commitment to inclusive hygiene, the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene is proud to welcome Ryan Hammond, Executive Director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, as its newest member. The Coalition is a group of experts, advocates, and organizations that are passionate about addressing the barriers people face when using public restrooms.

“The Tork brand’s commitment and innovation have helped reimagine the ways in which we can further serve and support our guests at Lincoln Financial Field,” said Hammond. “These upgrades align perfectly with our mission to create accessible environments where individuals of all abilities can participate alongside their peers. We’re excited for what these changes will mean for our guests, especially leading into a major slate of events this summer at Lincoln Financial Field.”

The restroom upgrades are also informed by the Inclusive Hygiene Playbook – a first-of-its-kind resource that provides research-backed tips for facility managers based on deep ethnographic research and over 50 years of Tork sustainable hygiene experience –as well as input from the Eagles Autism Foundation community via a survey of over 70 respondents, and the expertise of the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene. In March, the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene, members of the Eagles Autism Foundation, and the Philadelphia Eagles operations team reviewed the community survey and leveraged the following insights to determine the restroom design:

• Participation starts with comfort: Restrooms are integral to the venue experience. If fans don’t feel comfortable, they may opt out entirely. One caregiver shared: “Families like mine want to go out and experience what neurotypical families get to do every day. By making restrooms more accessible, it makes it easier for us to participate too.”
• Valued guests become loyal fans: The restroom experience impacts whether fans feel valued or undervalued, which informs loyalty and repeat visits. A respondent noted: “I think highly of facilities that have more accessible options for visitors because it shows me they care about the people that come to their venue.”
• Belonging builds community: For many families, the ability to share in everyday experiences – without barriers – is everything.

“These restroom upgrades at Lincoln Financial Field, paired with the existing sensory room, are exactly what best-in-class fan experience looks like,” said Uma Srivastava, Executive Director, KultureCity. “We hope more organizations follow this lead, because when you design holistically for everyone, more people can show up, participate, and truly belong – from attending events to working, dining, learning or traveling.”

Tork prioritized the following enhancements to create a more inclusive hygiene restroom experience where all fans feel welcome, safe and empowered to participate.

• Odor control solution to help eliminate odors via installation of Tork Constant Air Freshener with malodor eliminating technology
• Adult changing tables to serve caregivers of individuals with differing abilities, mobility challenges, or medical needs
• Surface sanitizing solution to provide extra comfort and protection for users, with Everwipe® by Tork disinfectant wipes placed by adult changing tables
• Higher urinal and stall dividers for improved privacy and comfort
• Localized sound system dedicated to the three upgraded restrooms, centrally controlled from a sound panel inside the sensory room to address sensory sensitivities
• Warm lighting to build a calming, comfortable ambiance

“Speaking from personal experience with paruresis, or shy bladder syndrome, I can tell you that design details matter tremendously,” said Dr. Steven Soifer, Treasurer, American Restroom Association and Co-Founder of the International Paruresis Association. “When venues prioritize privacy, hygiene and thoughtful design, more people can join in – and these upgrades show how some minor design changes can have a major impact on people.”

Breaking barriers to sustainable hygiene for all – and how to get there

The work at Lincoln Financial Field reflects a broader commitment: true hygiene excellence means creating spaces that work for every person while also protecting the planet. Facility managers looking to drive sustainable and inclusive hygiene in their facilities don’t have to start from scratch.

• Download the Inclusive Hygiene Playbook to understand the challenges people face when using public restrooms and how to solve them to help drive repeat visits and stronger satisfaction scores.
• Follow Tork on social media across LinkedIn, X and Facebook for more updates on the Lincoln Financial Field restroom upgrade this spring.

“Tork redefines hygiene for people and the planet. Our approach is fundamentally different,” said Amy Bellcourt, VP Corporate Communications, Professional Hygiene, Essity. “We believe that sustainable and inclusive hygiene solutions go hand-in-hand, and that’s also smart business. By designing restrooms that meet diverse needs and providing products that are developed, produced and handled with sustainability in mind, we create spaces where people and the environment both thrive, while strengthening our customers’ reputation and business performance. That’s what we’re committed to delivering.”

About Tork

The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, napkins and wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they’re always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity and a committed partner to customers in more than 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit www.torkglobal.com/us/en/.

About Eagles Autism Foundation 

The Eagles Autism Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for innovative autism research and care programs. By providing the necessary resources to doctors and scientists at leading institutions, we will be able to assist those currently affected by autism, as well as future generations. The Foundation aims to inspire and engage the community, so together, we can provide much-needed support to make a lasting impact in the field of autism. Please visit EaglesAutismFoundation.org.

About Essity

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.

Originally published on Cisco’s Blog

by Kamryn Harty

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Lundgren says it’s easy to see evidence of Ecdysis intervention when he’s visiting a farm. He can sense it through the new sounds of birds chirping, bugs whizzing by his ears, fresh hues of greens radiating off the fields in front of him, a thriving surrounding community, and laughter from the farmers. Lots of laughter. His job, as a farmer, scientist-by-training, and the founder of the South Dakota-based nonprofit Ecdysis Foundation, is to translate these anecdotal indicators of a flourishing ecosystem into data that farmers can use to track the health of their farms and make informed, evidence-based managerial decisions.

Regenerative farming practices prioritize soil health to maximize the vitality of farmland and food quality. Jon links regenerative agriculture practices to livelihood improvement by reducing reliance on pesticides for better health outcomes, diversifying revenue streams for economic profit, increasing nutrient density in food, and generating biodiversity to naturally combat pests. These outcomes can lead to long-term resilience, and, as Jon notably adds, happier farming communities.

“One of the key outcomes of regenerative agriculture ends up being a stronger connection within your communities, within your family, and then the natural world that’s around us,” Jon says. “There’s something innately human about that.”

1,000 farms initiative and closing the data divide

That’s why in 2022, with support from a Cisco Foundation Climate Resilience Grant, Ecdysis launched its “1,000 Farms” initiative, a project designed to scientifically validate the ecological and economic benefits of regenerative agriculture. Ecdysis provides farmers with training and technological infrastructure to upload farm samples into its system for feedback. The platform then demonstrates how soil chemistry, water retention levels, and biodiversity influence farm outcomes. By transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights, the initiative empowers farmers to make informed decisions that optimize farm health through proven regenerative practices. This is central to the Cisco Foundation’s efforts to power an inclusive future for all by making high-tech insights available to more people and organizations.

“When technologies help to enhance the connection of farmers with the natural world or their community, that’s extremely important for advancing our food system and society at large,” Jon says. “Engaging farmers in measuring their own operations empowers them to try new things on their farms, and they don’t have to wait for some scientist team to come. They can just measure what seems to be happening, and they can watch it in real time, so it allows them to understand the full implications of changes in management to important regenerative outcomes.”

Journey to regeneration

Gail Fuller is a livestock farmer, born and raised in Kansas. His farm, Fuller Farms, is one of the 1,700 + farms Ecdysis has sampled through this project. Gail started as a typical soybean and corn farmer and faced difficulties with soil erosion and excessive chemical use with conventional practices. He began experimenting with regenerative practices when he grew frustrated with his yields, the poor health of his land and community, and experienced a decline in his mental health as a result.

The Ecdysis team samples Fuller Farms in Severy, Kansas to provide Gail with insights on soil health and maximize farm outcomes.

“I live in rural America. I grew up on a farm, I love wildlife, I love playing in streams and ponds, and they were all becoming toxic,” Gail recalls. “The pond that my grandfather taught me how to fish in, that my brother and I played in, became a lagoon for our feed lot. There were no fish left. The streams and rivers became loaded with chemicals, and we started to see loss of wildlife.”

Gail says that Ecdysis data saved him costs by identifying what specific practices were most beneficial to his land. Once he incorporated regenerative practices like adding cover crops, grazing livestock, and eliminating chemicals from his routine, Gail says his farm “just exploded with life.”

“What I see Ecdysis doing is giving farmers actual data to give them encouragement and courage to make changes,” Gail says. “Whether they’re conventional farmers sitting on the fence, or whether they’ve dipped their toe into regenerative agriculture but are still hesitant, the information that you get from Ecdysis helps people take those steps into the unknown.”

Creating community through data accessibility

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin is the owner of Salvatierra Farm, a regenerative Tree-Range poultry farm in Northfield, Minnesota, and Ecdysis has sampled his farm twice. When Reginaldo and his wife Amy bought Salvatierra in 2021, the land was so stripped of nutrients that trees wouldn’t grow for the first three years. Since then, with the help of Ecdysis and in collaboration with the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, Reginaldo has cultivated a flourishing poultry business and helped build a strong regenerative poultry community in the area. Reginaldo says the information he’s received from Ecdysis has been critical to decision-making and strategic farm planning. Recently, Reginaldo was excited to see Ecdysis data showed proof that planting biostimulants on his farm created more nutrients in his soil.

A farmer spreads grain on Salvatierra Farm in Northfield Minnesota, where Reginaldo raises poultry using regenerative methods (Photo credit: Regenerative Agriculture Alliance).

“We have a baseline now, and I know that that baseline will support our practices this year. We now have documented evidence that we will be more successful,” he says. “The fact that Ecdysis is collecting that information and making it available to us equips us with the other half of the equation.”

Gail and Reginaldo believe that regenerative agriculture is the lifeline of rural America, and they see community as a central tenet of promoting positive change in the industry. The farmers see themselves on both the giving and receiving end of what Jon calls “relationship-based science” through the facilitation of community.

“Without community, it’s not going to turn into a regenerative landscape [because] communities mean communities of practice, including the scientific community, which is where Ecdysis Foundation was critical for us because they are now part of our community of regeneration,” Reginaldo says. “Though they’re not farming, they’re central to the overall success and pursuit of regenerative outcomes.”

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Ecdysis Foundation and farmers like these are doing their part across America to build resilient, local economies where people and the land can thrive together. Supported by Cisco Foundation Climate Resilience Grants, they’re better equipped with the data, technology, and insights required to make this goal a scalable reality.

Originally published on Cisco’s Blog

by Kamryn Harty

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Lundgren says it’s easy to see evidence of Ecdysis intervention when he’s visiting a farm. He can sense it through the new sounds of birds chirping, bugs whizzing by his ears, fresh hues of greens radiating off the fields in front of him, a thriving surrounding community, and laughter from the farmers. Lots of laughter. His job, as a farmer, scientist-by-training, and the founder of the South Dakota-based nonprofit Ecdysis Foundation, is to translate these anecdotal indicators of a flourishing ecosystem into data that farmers can use to track the health of their farms and make informed, evidence-based managerial decisions.

Regenerative farming practices prioritize soil health to maximize the vitality of farmland and food quality. Jon links regenerative agriculture practices to livelihood improvement by reducing reliance on pesticides for better health outcomes, diversifying revenue streams for economic profit, increasing nutrient density in food, and generating biodiversity to naturally combat pests. These outcomes can lead to long-term resilience, and, as Jon notably adds, happier farming communities.

“One of the key outcomes of regenerative agriculture ends up being a stronger connection within your communities, within your family, and then the natural world that’s around us,” Jon says. “There’s something innately human about that.”

1,000 farms initiative and closing the data divide

That’s why in 2022, with support from a Cisco Foundation Climate Resilience Grant, Ecdysis launched its “1,000 Farms” initiative, a project designed to scientifically validate the ecological and economic benefits of regenerative agriculture. Ecdysis provides farmers with training and technological infrastructure to upload farm samples into its system for feedback. The platform then demonstrates how soil chemistry, water retention levels, and biodiversity influence farm outcomes. By transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights, the initiative empowers farmers to make informed decisions that optimize farm health through proven regenerative practices. This is central to the Cisco Foundation’s efforts to power an inclusive future for all by making high-tech insights available to more people and organizations.

“When technologies help to enhance the connection of farmers with the natural world or their community, that’s extremely important for advancing our food system and society at large,” Jon says. “Engaging farmers in measuring their own operations empowers them to try new things on their farms, and they don’t have to wait for some scientist team to come. They can just measure what seems to be happening, and they can watch it in real time, so it allows them to understand the full implications of changes in management to important regenerative outcomes.”

Journey to regeneration

Gail Fuller is a livestock farmer, born and raised in Kansas. His farm, Fuller Farms, is one of the 1,700 + farms Ecdysis has sampled through this project. Gail started as a typical soybean and corn farmer and faced difficulties with soil erosion and excessive chemical use with conventional practices. He began experimenting with regenerative practices when he grew frustrated with his yields, the poor health of his land and community, and experienced a decline in his mental health as a result.

The Ecdysis team samples Fuller Farms in Severy, Kansas to provide Gail with insights on soil health and maximize farm outcomes.

“I live in rural America. I grew up on a farm, I love wildlife, I love playing in streams and ponds, and they were all becoming toxic,” Gail recalls. “The pond that my grandfather taught me how to fish in, that my brother and I played in, became a lagoon for our feed lot. There were no fish left. The streams and rivers became loaded with chemicals, and we started to see loss of wildlife.”

Gail says that Ecdysis data saved him costs by identifying what specific practices were most beneficial to his land. Once he incorporated regenerative practices like adding cover crops, grazing livestock, and eliminating chemicals from his routine, Gail says his farm “just exploded with life.”

“What I see Ecdysis doing is giving farmers actual data to give them encouragement and courage to make changes,” Gail says. “Whether they’re conventional farmers sitting on the fence, or whether they’ve dipped their toe into regenerative agriculture but are still hesitant, the information that you get from Ecdysis helps people take those steps into the unknown.”

Creating community through data accessibility

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin is the owner of Salvatierra Farm, a regenerative Tree-Range poultry farm in Northfield, Minnesota, and Ecdysis has sampled his farm twice. When Reginaldo and his wife Amy bought Salvatierra in 2021, the land was so stripped of nutrients that trees wouldn’t grow for the first three years. Since then, with the help of Ecdysis and in collaboration with the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, Reginaldo has cultivated a flourishing poultry business and helped build a strong regenerative poultry community in the area. Reginaldo says the information he’s received from Ecdysis has been critical to decision-making and strategic farm planning. Recently, Reginaldo was excited to see Ecdysis data showed proof that planting biostimulants on his farm created more nutrients in his soil.

A farmer spreads grain on Salvatierra Farm in Northfield Minnesota, where Reginaldo raises poultry using regenerative methods (Photo credit: Regenerative Agriculture Alliance).

“We have a baseline now, and I know that that baseline will support our practices this year. We now have documented evidence that we will be more successful,” he says. “The fact that Ecdysis is collecting that information and making it available to us equips us with the other half of the equation.”

Gail and Reginaldo believe that regenerative agriculture is the lifeline of rural America, and they see community as a central tenet of promoting positive change in the industry. The farmers see themselves on both the giving and receiving end of what Jon calls “relationship-based science” through the facilitation of community.

“Without community, it’s not going to turn into a regenerative landscape [because] communities mean communities of practice, including the scientific community, which is where Ecdysis Foundation was critical for us because they are now part of our community of regeneration,” Reginaldo says. “Though they’re not farming, they’re central to the overall success and pursuit of regenerative outcomes.”

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Ecdysis Foundation and farmers like these are doing their part across America to build resilient, local economies where people and the land can thrive together. Supported by Cisco Foundation Climate Resilience Grants, they’re better equipped with the data, technology, and insights required to make this goal a scalable reality.

Together with the Indiana Broadband Office, Comcast announced the completion of construction to connect more than 2,100 new homes and businesses in counties across Central Indiana to high-speed Internet from Xfinity and Comcast Business. Communities in Hendricks, Wayne, Allen and Delaware counties now join 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.

Comcast’s multi-million-dollar investment to reach unserved residents and businesses in Hendricks, Wayne, Allen and Delaware counties comes in partnership with the State of Indiana’s broadband grant program, which focuses on improving Internet access and adoption across the state.

“Expanding high-speed Internet access is essential to strengthening Indiana’s economic future and ensuring that every household, from our largest cities to our most rural communities, can fully participate in today’s digital world,” said Matt Ubelhor, Indiana Secretary of Transportation & Infrastructure. “Partnerships between state leaders, local communities, and private-sector innovators like Comcast remain critical to meeting this moment of opportunity.”

Over the past three years alone, Comcast has invested more than $634 million to upgrade its Indiana network and complete new construction to reach thousands of homes and businesses in rural Indiana. Residents and businesses in Bartholomew, Carroll, Fayette, Hamilton, Johnson, Marshall and Morgan counties were also recently connected to Xfinity and Comcast Business products and services as part of Comcast’s partnership with the state.  

“Expanding fast, reliable broadband to every Hoosier community remains central to Comcast’s mission in Indiana,” said Joni Hart, Vice President of Government & Community Affairs for Comcast Indiana. “When homes and businesses get connected for the first time, it transforms what they can achieve. This investment opens doors to Comcast’s full suite of Internet, mobile, and entertainment services with both the Xfinity and Comcast Business brands – enabling employers and families to thrive in a digital world.”

Indiana residents can visit Xfinity.com and businesses should visit ComcastBusiness.com to see if services are available in their specific community.

Xfinity Brings Full Suite of Residential Services to Central Indiana

Comcast is bringing its full suite of residential Xfinity services to Central Indiana including high-speed Internet, streaming, mobile, voice, and home security – delivering reliable, connected experiences for today’s consumers at home or on the go.

• Xfinity Internet: Speed, Reliability, and Coverage. With multi-gig speeds, 99.9% reliability, and powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, Xfinity powers streaming, gaming, and video calls – simply and seamlessly.
• Xfinity Mobile: Most Reliable Network. Fraction of the Cost. Xfinity Mobile delivers reliable, lightning‑fast speeds – up to 1 Gig – at home and on the go. And now, new customers can get one line free for a full year when they sign up for a qualifying Xfinity Internet plan.
• Xfinity TV: All Entertainment. One Powerful Platform. Xfinity brings together live TV, streaming, sports, and on-demand content in one easy-to-use experience. With the award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote, finding a show, channel, or game is fast, easy, and frustration-free. 
• Xfinity Home: Smart Security Made Simple. Xfinity Home combines advanced security and smart home automation in one easy-to-use platform. With flexible options for self or professional monitoring, it delivers peace of mind and control.

Comcast Business: Technology Solutions for Businesses of Any Size

Comcast Business delivers powerful, secure, and always-on connectivity tailored to meet the needs of businesses – whether small startups or growing enterprises. With fast, reliable Internet and advanced networking solutions like SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and unified communications, Comcast Business helps organizations stay connected, protected, and ready to scale.

For businesses on the move, Comcast Business Mobile offers fast, dependable 5G, flexible data plans, and access to over 23 million WiFi hotspots nationwide. With features like 4K streaming, advanced spam call blocking, and twice-a-year phone upgrades, it’s a mobile solution designed to keep teams productive – wherever business takes them.

What It Means for the Central Indiana Community

Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers. Additionally, Comcast has made significant investments into Indiana nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones, and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.

Together with the Indiana Broadband Office, Comcast announced the completion of construction to connect more than 2,100 new homes and businesses in counties across Central Indiana to high-speed Internet from Xfinity and Comcast Business. Communities in Hendricks, Wayne, Allen and Delaware counties now join 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.

Comcast’s multi-million-dollar investment to reach unserved residents and businesses in Hendricks, Wayne, Allen and Delaware counties comes in partnership with the State of Indiana’s broadband grant program, which focuses on improving Internet access and adoption across the state.

“Expanding high-speed Internet access is essential to strengthening Indiana’s economic future and ensuring that every household, from our largest cities to our most rural communities, can fully participate in today’s digital world,” said Matt Ubelhor, Indiana Secretary of Transportation & Infrastructure. “Partnerships between state leaders, local communities, and private-sector innovators like Comcast remain critical to meeting this moment of opportunity.”

Over the past three years alone, Comcast has invested more than $634 million to upgrade its Indiana network and complete new construction to reach thousands of homes and businesses in rural Indiana. Residents and businesses in Bartholomew, Carroll, Fayette, Hamilton, Johnson, Marshall and Morgan counties were also recently connected to Xfinity and Comcast Business products and services as part of Comcast’s partnership with the state.  

“Expanding fast, reliable broadband to every Hoosier community remains central to Comcast’s mission in Indiana,” said Joni Hart, Vice President of Government & Community Affairs for Comcast Indiana. “When homes and businesses get connected for the first time, it transforms what they can achieve. This investment opens doors to Comcast’s full suite of Internet, mobile, and entertainment services with both the Xfinity and Comcast Business brands – enabling employers and families to thrive in a digital world.”

Indiana residents can visit Xfinity.com and businesses should visit ComcastBusiness.com to see if services are available in their specific community.

Xfinity Brings Full Suite of Residential Services to Central Indiana

Comcast is bringing its full suite of residential Xfinity services to Central Indiana including high-speed Internet, streaming, mobile, voice, and home security – delivering reliable, connected experiences for today’s consumers at home or on the go.

• Xfinity Internet: Speed, Reliability, and Coverage. With multi-gig speeds, 99.9% reliability, and powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, Xfinity powers streaming, gaming, and video calls – simply and seamlessly.
• Xfinity Mobile: Most Reliable Network. Fraction of the Cost. Xfinity Mobile delivers reliable, lightning‑fast speeds – up to 1 Gig – at home and on the go. And now, new customers can get one line free for a full year when they sign up for a qualifying Xfinity Internet plan.
• Xfinity TV: All Entertainment. One Powerful Platform. Xfinity brings together live TV, streaming, sports, and on-demand content in one easy-to-use experience. With the award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote, finding a show, channel, or game is fast, easy, and frustration-free. 
• Xfinity Home: Smart Security Made Simple. Xfinity Home combines advanced security and smart home automation in one easy-to-use platform. With flexible options for self or professional monitoring, it delivers peace of mind and control.

Comcast Business: Technology Solutions for Businesses of Any Size

Comcast Business delivers powerful, secure, and always-on connectivity tailored to meet the needs of businesses – whether small startups or growing enterprises. With fast, reliable Internet and advanced networking solutions like SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and unified communications, Comcast Business helps organizations stay connected, protected, and ready to scale.

For businesses on the move, Comcast Business Mobile offers fast, dependable 5G, flexible data plans, and access to over 23 million WiFi hotspots nationwide. With features like 4K streaming, advanced spam call blocking, and twice-a-year phone upgrades, it’s a mobile solution designed to keep teams productive – wherever business takes them.

What It Means for the Central Indiana Community

Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers. Additionally, Comcast has made significant investments into Indiana nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones, and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.

Originally published in the CVS Health National Economic Impact Report

With more than 9,000 locations and 300,000 employees, CVS Health is a driving force in the American economy, delivering $474 billion in economic impact nationwide.

As one of the country’s largest private employers, we’re making health care more affordable and accessible for you and your family.

Discover how our economic footprint benefits communities across the U.S: creating jobs, fueling local investments and generating tax revenue that supports schools, emergency services, infrastructure and more.

With 84 locations, CVS Health is bringing high-quality and affordable care to Rhode Island communities, improving people’s health and driving economic growth.

$3.4B in annual economic impact
CVS Health’s operations in Rhode Island generated an economic impact of $3.4B in FY24. This includes a direct impact of $1.5B, $564.9M indirect and $1.3B induced.

Source: Parker Strategy Group using data from CVS Health in IMPLAN

With multiple locations and prescription delivery services, CVS Health proudly serves patients and communities throughout Rhode Island.

Supporting and Sustaining Jobs

Overall, CVS Health supported 17,925 jobs in Rhode Island in FY24 (9,047 direct employees, 2,594 indirect and 6,284 induced).

Source: Parker Strategy Group using data from CVS Health in IMPLAN

Generating $1.4 Billion in Labor Income

CVS Health generated $1.4B in total labor income in Rhode Island ($834.6M direct, $176.8M indirect and $425.9M induced) in FY24.

Giving Back to the Community

• $3.3 Million in Community Support
• 5,383 Volunteer Hours

Source: CVS Health, 2024 Data

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Methodology

The study is a snapshot of economic impact as of December 31, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Data used to complete the economic analysis was provided by CVS Health. Data supplied included operating expenditures, capital spending, pay and benefits, direct taxes paid and total employees. The colleague data used in the analysis of the report represents the sum total of all colleagues who were in the state at any time in 2024. Average number of CVS Health colleagues reflects a point-in-time estimate in 2024. Primary and secondary data was used to complete the input-output models in IMPLAN. Additional jobs include indirect employment created as a result of CVS Health’s economic impact and induced employment as a result of household spending by CVS Health employees and employees of vendors. The CVS Health colleague and location data is as of January 1, 2025. Patient counts are not unique across mail, retail and specialty pharmacy. Numbers in this report are subject to rounding.