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Leidos has again been recognized by global environmental non‑profit CDP for its corporate sustainability and emissions management efforts. The company received a “B” score in CDP’s 2025 assessment for its commitment to transparency and governance around climate change. Leidos has disclosed through CDP since 2015.

Over 22,100 companies disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2025. These companies represent more than half of global market capitalization, including some of the world’s largest and most impactful companies. CDP’s annual disclosure and scoring process remains a widely recognized measure of corporate environmental transparency and performance. By disclosing, companies are better positioned to meet growing expectations for environmental transparency from investors, customers, and policymakers.

“For 25 years, CDP has stood shoulder to shoulder with companies leading the way on environmental action and creating a world where people, planet and profit are balanced and protected. Environmental risk is financial risk and operational risk. By disclosing data through CDP, companies like Leidos are taking the first step in measuring and managing their impacts, reducing the risks to their bottom line and seizing opportunities for growth. 

And the results are clear—investing in resilience and mitigating climate risk can deliver returns of up to $21 for every $1 spent, while within two years of their first CDP disclosure, companies can reduce their emissions by 7–10%. Tackling environmental risks head-on creates a more resilient economy, increases companies’ ability to innovate and invest, and protects our planet. Disclosure is a critical tool, underpinning and guiding the action companies take to drive change for the future. We truly appreciate the support of Leidos as we encourage transparency, action and Earth-positive decision making for the benefit of all.” 
— Simon Fischweicher, Head of Corporations and Supply Chains, CDP North America

Leidos continues to report progress on emissions reduction and governance measures as part of its ongoing environmental transparency efforts.

Leidos has again been recognized by global environmental non‑profit CDP for its corporate sustainability and emissions management efforts. The company received a “B” score in CDP’s 2025 assessment for its commitment to transparency and governance around climate change. Leidos has disclosed through CDP since 2015.

Over 22,100 companies disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2025. These companies represent more than half of global market capitalization, including some of the world’s largest and most impactful companies. CDP’s annual disclosure and scoring process remains a widely recognized measure of corporate environmental transparency and performance. By disclosing, companies are better positioned to meet growing expectations for environmental transparency from investors, customers, and policymakers.

“For 25 years, CDP has stood shoulder to shoulder with companies leading the way on environmental action and creating a world where people, planet and profit are balanced and protected. Environmental risk is financial risk and operational risk. By disclosing data through CDP, companies like Leidos are taking the first step in measuring and managing their impacts, reducing the risks to their bottom line and seizing opportunities for growth. 

And the results are clear—investing in resilience and mitigating climate risk can deliver returns of up to $21 for every $1 spent, while within two years of their first CDP disclosure, companies can reduce their emissions by 7–10%. Tackling environmental risks head-on creates a more resilient economy, increases companies’ ability to innovate and invest, and protects our planet. Disclosure is a critical tool, underpinning and guiding the action companies take to drive change for the future. We truly appreciate the support of Leidos as we encourage transparency, action and Earth-positive decision making for the benefit of all.” 
— Simon Fischweicher, Head of Corporations and Supply Chains, CDP North America

Leidos continues to report progress on emissions reduction and governance measures as part of its ongoing environmental transparency efforts.

Across the world, millions of families face hunger driven by conflict, climate shocks, economic instability, and fragile food systems. In these contexts, solutions must be nutritious, affordable, resilient, and locally adaptable. Pulses meet all of these criteria.

Though small in size, pulses have a big role to play in supporting nutrition, food security, and climate resilience around the world, making them a critical food group in the fight against hunger.

What Are Pulses?

Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recognizes 11 types of pulses, including dry beans, lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, cowpeas, pigeon peas, faba beans, and Bambara beans, among others.

Hundreds of pulse varieties are grown globally, forming dietary staples in many low- and middle-income countries.

Why Pulses Matter for Nutrition

Malnutrition is not only about insufficient calories—it is also about a lack of essential nutrients. Pulses are uniquely positioned to address both. They are rich in complex carbohydrates and provide high levels of plant-based protein, making them an important alternative where animal-source foods are scarce or unaffordable.

Beyond protein, pulses are packed with vital micronutrients including iron, zinc, folate, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, as well as B-vitamins and dietary fiber. These nutrients are essential for child growth, cognitive development, immune function, and maternal health. For children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people recovering from illness, pulses can play a key role in preventing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.

Diets that include higher amounts of beans, peas, and lentils have been consistently associated with positive health outcomes and improved intake of key micronutrients. That is why the 2025–30 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has increased the recommended amount of pulses that should be eaten per week.

Importantly, pulses are one of the few foods that can contribute to both the vegetable and protein components of a healthy diet. This flexibility is particularly valuable in humanitarian settings, where dietary diversity is often limited and food choices are constrained.

Affordable Nutrition in Times of Crisis

In emergency and protracted crisis settings, cost and practicality matter. Pulses are among the lowest-cost sources of protein and essential nutrients, making them accessible to households with limited resources.

Their long shelf life and ease of storage make them well suited for food assistance, emergency distributions, and household reserves during periods of instability.

Because pulses are widely consumed and culturally familiar in many regions affected by food insecurity, they are more likely to be enjoyed and used effectively by communities.

For Action Against Hunger, integrating pulses into nutrition and food security programs supports both immediate needs and longer-term recovery. Pulses can be incorporated into school feeding programs, climate-smart agricultural trainings, and other community-based nutrition interventions, helping to improve diet quality while maintaining affordability and scale.

Strengthening Food Security and Local Food Systems

Food security is not only about access to food today, but also about stable and sustainable food systems over time. Pulses are staple crops for millions of smallholder farmers and play an important role in strengthening local food production and markets.

By supporting pulse cultivation, humanitarian and development programs can help reduce reliance on imported foods and more expensive protein options. Pulses offer farmers a crop that can be consumed at home, sold locally, or stored for future use, increasing both household food security and income stability.

Their adaptability to different agroecological zones makes pulses suitable for diverse regions, from drylands to mixed farming systems. This versatility supports local solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches to hunger.

Pulses and Climate Resilience

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to global food security. Increasing droughts, erratic rainfall, and soil degradation disproportionately affect communities already facing hunger. Pulses are a climate-smart crop that can help mitigate these challenges.

Pulses naturally fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, enriching soil fertility and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, according to FAO.

This not only lowers production costs for farmers but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with fertilizer use. Including pulses in crop rotations helps restore degraded soils and improves yields of subsequent crops; cereals grown after pulses yield, on average, significantly more than those grown without them

Many pulse varieties are also relatively drought-tolerant, making them better suited to withstand climate shocks than more water-intensive crops. Compared to other protein sources, pulses have a much lower environmental footprint while remaining highly nutritious and affordable, demonstrating that sustainable diets do not have to compromise nutrition or cost.

Pulses as a Pathway to Resilience

Pulses align closely with Action Against Hunger’s integrated approach to tackling hunger—addressing immediate nutritional needs while building resilience and sustainable food systems. They are a practical food choice for both emergency response and long-term development programs.

In nutrition programs, pulses can help improve dietary diversity and nutrient intake at the household level. In food security and livelihoods programming, supporting pulse production strengthens local markets and incomes for families. Pulses also contribute to more sustainable and productive farming systems, ensuring that food security is strengthened in the long-term.

Ending hunger requires solutions that are practical, evidence-based, and adaptable to complex humanitarian contexts. Pulses meet these criteria. They are nutritious enough to fight malnutrition, affordable enough to reach the most vulnerable, resilient enough to withstand climate shocks, and familiar enough to be embraced by communities worldwide. As we continue to work with communities on locally-led solutions to hunger, pulses are a strong ally — offering a scalable pathway to a healthier, more resilient future.

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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 26.5 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,500+ dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Across the world, millions of families face hunger driven by conflict, climate shocks, economic instability, and fragile food systems. In these contexts, solutions must be nutritious, affordable, resilient, and locally adaptable. Pulses meet all of these criteria.

Though small in size, pulses have a big role to play in supporting nutrition, food security, and climate resilience around the world, making them a critical food group in the fight against hunger.

What Are Pulses?

Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recognizes 11 types of pulses, including dry beans, lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, cowpeas, pigeon peas, faba beans, and Bambara beans, among others.

Hundreds of pulse varieties are grown globally, forming dietary staples in many low- and middle-income countries.

Why Pulses Matter for Nutrition

Malnutrition is not only about insufficient calories—it is also about a lack of essential nutrients. Pulses are uniquely positioned to address both. They are rich in complex carbohydrates and provide high levels of plant-based protein, making them an important alternative where animal-source foods are scarce or unaffordable.

Beyond protein, pulses are packed with vital micronutrients including iron, zinc, folate, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, as well as B-vitamins and dietary fiber. These nutrients are essential for child growth, cognitive development, immune function, and maternal health. For children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people recovering from illness, pulses can play a key role in preventing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.

Diets that include higher amounts of beans, peas, and lentils have been consistently associated with positive health outcomes and improved intake of key micronutrients. That is why the 2025–30 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has increased the recommended amount of pulses that should be eaten per week.

Importantly, pulses are one of the few foods that can contribute to both the vegetable and protein components of a healthy diet. This flexibility is particularly valuable in humanitarian settings, where dietary diversity is often limited and food choices are constrained.

Affordable Nutrition in Times of Crisis

In emergency and protracted crisis settings, cost and practicality matter. Pulses are among the lowest-cost sources of protein and essential nutrients, making them accessible to households with limited resources.

Their long shelf life and ease of storage make them well suited for food assistance, emergency distributions, and household reserves during periods of instability.

Because pulses are widely consumed and culturally familiar in many regions affected by food insecurity, they are more likely to be enjoyed and used effectively by communities.

For Action Against Hunger, integrating pulses into nutrition and food security programs supports both immediate needs and longer-term recovery. Pulses can be incorporated into school feeding programs, climate-smart agricultural trainings, and other community-based nutrition interventions, helping to improve diet quality while maintaining affordability and scale.

Strengthening Food Security and Local Food Systems

Food security is not only about access to food today, but also about stable and sustainable food systems over time. Pulses are staple crops for millions of smallholder farmers and play an important role in strengthening local food production and markets.

By supporting pulse cultivation, humanitarian and development programs can help reduce reliance on imported foods and more expensive protein options. Pulses offer farmers a crop that can be consumed at home, sold locally, or stored for future use, increasing both household food security and income stability.

Their adaptability to different agroecological zones makes pulses suitable for diverse regions, from drylands to mixed farming systems. This versatility supports local solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches to hunger.

Pulses and Climate Resilience

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to global food security. Increasing droughts, erratic rainfall, and soil degradation disproportionately affect communities already facing hunger. Pulses are a climate-smart crop that can help mitigate these challenges.

Pulses naturally fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, enriching soil fertility and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, according to FAO.

This not only lowers production costs for farmers but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with fertilizer use. Including pulses in crop rotations helps restore degraded soils and improves yields of subsequent crops; cereals grown after pulses yield, on average, significantly more than those grown without them

Many pulse varieties are also relatively drought-tolerant, making them better suited to withstand climate shocks than more water-intensive crops. Compared to other protein sources, pulses have a much lower environmental footprint while remaining highly nutritious and affordable, demonstrating that sustainable diets do not have to compromise nutrition or cost.

Pulses as a Pathway to Resilience

Pulses align closely with Action Against Hunger’s integrated approach to tackling hunger—addressing immediate nutritional needs while building resilience and sustainable food systems. They are a practical food choice for both emergency response and long-term development programs.

In nutrition programs, pulses can help improve dietary diversity and nutrient intake at the household level. In food security and livelihoods programming, supporting pulse production strengthens local markets and incomes for families. Pulses also contribute to more sustainable and productive farming systems, ensuring that food security is strengthened in the long-term.

Ending hunger requires solutions that are practical, evidence-based, and adaptable to complex humanitarian contexts. Pulses meet these criteria. They are nutritious enough to fight malnutrition, affordable enough to reach the most vulnerable, resilient enough to withstand climate shocks, and familiar enough to be embraced by communities worldwide. As we continue to work with communities on locally-led solutions to hunger, pulses are a strong ally — offering a scalable pathway to a healthier, more resilient future.

***

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 26.5 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,500+ dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

NEW YORK, February 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a Resource Paper on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging in the U.S. The new Resource Paper, which is available at link, examines the adoption of EPR packaging regulations across states and outlines the compliance, reporting, and financial implications for companies that sell packaged products in the U.S.

Key findings of the new Resource Paper include:

• EPR packaging laws are expanding rapidly across the U.S., with seven states having adopted legislation and approximately 14 additional states actively considering similar laws as of early 2026.
• EPR packaging laws generally cover paper, plastic, glass, and metal packaging, food service ware, and paper products sold to consumers and, in some cases, business-to-business (B2B) packaging.
• Compliance obligations are administered through state-approved Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), which require producers to register, submit annual supply data, and pay fees based on the weight, type, and recyclability of packaging materials.
• Companies face increasing legal, operational, and reporting complexity due to differences in state-level requirements, deadlines, and fee structures, as well as potential financial penalties and reputational risks for noncompliance.

Packaging EPR laws represent a fundamental shift in how packaging waste is funded and managed in the United States,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “As these programs expand, companies must understand whether they qualify as covered producers, what data they are required to report, and how EPR fees may impact their financial planning.”

Coppola added, “G&A is available to help companies assess their exposure to packaging EPR laws, navigate PRO registration and reporting, and develop strategies to reduce long-term costs through improved packaging design and material choices.”

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES & INTERVIEWS, CONTACT
Louis D. Coppola
CEO & Co-Founder 
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. 
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14 
Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com

NEW YORK, February 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a Resource Paper on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging in the U.S. The new Resource Paper, which is available at link, examines the adoption of EPR packaging regulations across states and outlines the compliance, reporting, and financial implications for companies that sell packaged products in the U.S.

Key findings of the new Resource Paper include:

• EPR packaging laws are expanding rapidly across the U.S., with seven states having adopted legislation and approximately 14 additional states actively considering similar laws as of early 2026.
• EPR packaging laws generally cover paper, plastic, glass, and metal packaging, food service ware, and paper products sold to consumers and, in some cases, business-to-business (B2B) packaging.
• Compliance obligations are administered through state-approved Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), which require producers to register, submit annual supply data, and pay fees based on the weight, type, and recyclability of packaging materials.
• Companies face increasing legal, operational, and reporting complexity due to differences in state-level requirements, deadlines, and fee structures, as well as potential financial penalties and reputational risks for noncompliance.

Packaging EPR laws represent a fundamental shift in how packaging waste is funded and managed in the United States,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “As these programs expand, companies must understand whether they qualify as covered producers, what data they are required to report, and how EPR fees may impact their financial planning.”

Coppola added, “G&A is available to help companies assess their exposure to packaging EPR laws, navigate PRO registration and reporting, and develop strategies to reduce long-term costs through improved packaging design and material choices.”

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES & INTERVIEWS, CONTACT
Louis D. Coppola
CEO & Co-Founder 
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. 
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14 
Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com

NEW YORK, February 10, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a Resource Paper on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging in the U.S. The new Resource Paper, which is available at link, examines the adoption of EPR packaging regulations across states and outlines the compliance, reporting, and financial implications for companies that sell packaged products in the U.S.

Key findings of the new Resource Paper include:

• EPR packaging laws are expanding rapidly across the U.S., with seven states having adopted legislation and approximately 14 additional states actively considering similar laws as of early 2026.
• EPR packaging laws generally cover paper, plastic, glass, and metal packaging, food service ware, and paper products sold to consumers and, in some cases, business-to-business (B2B) packaging.
• Compliance obligations are administered through state-approved Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), which require producers to register, submit annual supply data, and pay fees based on the weight, type, and recyclability of packaging materials.
• Companies face increasing legal, operational, and reporting complexity due to differences in state-level requirements, deadlines, and fee structures, as well as potential financial penalties and reputational risks for noncompliance.

Packaging EPR laws represent a fundamental shift in how packaging waste is funded and managed in the United States,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “As these programs expand, companies must understand whether they qualify as covered producers, what data they are required to report, and how EPR fees may impact their financial planning.”

Coppola added, “G&A is available to help companies assess their exposure to packaging EPR laws, navigate PRO registration and reporting, and develop strategies to reduce long-term costs through improved packaging design and material choices.”

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES & INTERVIEWS, CONTACT
Louis D. Coppola
CEO & Co-Founder 
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. 
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14 
Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com