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• Senior Personal Safety Professional Fred Bowser helps teams identify hazards, strengthen work plans and apply Marathon Petroleum’s safety standards across terminals and pipeline operations in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
• Bowser says keeping safety personal, discussing hazards before work begins and reviewing near misses as learning opportunities help employees stay alert and improve how work is performed.
• He also highlighted the role of audits, data and strong communication in supporting safer day-to-day operations, including a recent hot work repair completed safely through careful planning and added controls.

National Safety Month offers an opportunity to highlight the people who help keep safety at the center of everything we do. As a senior personal safety professional, Fred Bowser supports safe operations by helping teams identify hazards, build safe work plans, strengthen safety culture and apply Marathon Petroleum’s safety standards. His perspective reflects the care, preparation and accountability that uphold Marathon Petroleum’s core value of safety each day.

Bowser joined Marathon Petroleum in September 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in safety management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in safety, security, and emergency management from Eastern Kentucky University. He supports Marathon’s Buffalo Terminal in New York; Midland and Floreffe terminals in Pennsylvania; Youngstown, Wellsville, Steubenville, Brecksville and Cleveland terminals in Ohio, along with the East Sparta area pipeline operations in Ohio.

How would you summarize your primary responsibilities as a safety professional at Marathon?
My role is centered on serving as a safety consultant during normal operations, project implementation and emergency response events. I help identify potential issues before work begins, answer safety related questions in real time and support employees and contractors in understanding how to promote the highest safety standards.

What motivates you to keep safety top of mind daily?
For me, safety is personal. I want to return home to my family each day and want the same for every employee, contractor and visitor. That mindset helps keep the importance of safe work front and center.

How do you help other employees remain focused from task to task?
I encourage teams to discuss hazards and mitigation steps before work begins. Whether during pre-job meetings, shift starters or toolbox talks, those conversations help employees stay aware of changing conditions and better prepare for the task ahead.

What is a near miss and how can reviewing near misses enhance workplace safety?
I define a near miss as an event that could have resulted in a negative outcome but did not. I believe that treating near misses as learning opportunities encourages more reporting and helps strengthen safety performance. Reviewing those events can raise awareness of hazards, improve mitigation strategies and even lead to stronger standards for how work is performed.

Can you share an example of a safety risk you identified and how you helped mitigate it?
Earlier this year, I supported a team working through a storage tank issue that required hot work repair on a floating roof. I worked with Operations and the project team to develop a safe work plan that identified hazards and outlined the right controls. With stakeholder approval, the team put additional monitoring in place to help verify that conditions remained safe throughout the job. The work was completed safely and without incident.

What role do audits and safety data play in improving day-to-day operations?
Audits can help determine whether teams are following established policies and procedures and whether those procedures clearly explain how to complete work safely. That information can lead to practical improvements that support safer operations every day.

What skills or personal traits are helpful for being an effective safety professional?
Strong communication skills, creative problem solving and sound character all contribute to success in the role. Those qualities help safety professionals build trust, solve challenges and support safer outcomes across the business.

Originally published on 3M News Center

Inside a modern data center, speed is everything. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, the pressure on technology companies to build and activate massive computing infrastructure fast has never been greater. One of the biggest bottlenecks? Getting large numbers of fiber optic links installed quickly and reliably. Using traditional fiber connections can be a labor-intensive process that is sensitive to contamination. 3M is addressing that challenge with its Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology, a fiber-optic interconnect solution designed to simplify connectivity.

The problem with traditional fiber optic connections

Fiber optic cables transmit data light through extremely small optical pathways. Traditional physical-contact connectors require highly precise alignment at the point of contact, often with carefully polished surfaces to maintain signal performance. A single speck of dust can interrupt the connection and require inspection, cleaning or rework.

That level of precision requires specially trained technicians, careful handling and frequent rework, all of which translate into time and cost. For hyperscalers and data center operators racing to bring AI infrastructure online, that can become a significant operational challenge.

A solution that transforms optical connections

3M’s EBO proprietary ferrules use a lens array to expand the optical beam at the connection interface. By spreading the beam wider at the point of contact, it avoids the same kind of direct physical fiber-to-fiber contact used in traditional connectors and eliminates the need for precision polishing and reduces inspection and cleaning. The result is a connector that is more forgiving, more durable and dramatically faster to deploy.

3M debuted its EBO concept in 2019 and the team engineered the technology around three priorities: high-density connectivity for demanding computing environments, manufacturability at scale, and a differentiated, expanded-beam approach that helped 3M become the first to demonstrate single-mode expanded beam at scale.

“3M’s EBO ferrule was designed and engineered to solve a very practical problem for customers — how to make fiber connectivity easier, faster and more reliable in increasingly dense computing environments,” said Alex An, vice president of the Data Center Vertical at 3M.  “The industry had been working for years to solve this challenge in single-mode connectivity, and 3M was the first to demonstrate expanded beam optics at scale for these applications. It’s a great example of our teams bringing multiple technology platforms and disciplines together in a many-to-one approach to meet evolving market and technical demands.”

Reducing work from weeks to days

Early customer deployments tell a compelling story. Data center operators using 3M EBO ferrules are reporting significant reductions in network bring-up timelines, in some cases compressing work that once took weeks down to just days. They have also reported strong signal performance in live environments where dust and routine handling are part of normal deployment conditions.

For the world’s largest technology companies, all competing to be first to train and deploy the next generation of AI models, those time savings represent a meaningful competitive advantage. One that, according to 3M, has taken some customers from cautious optimism during a pilot to declaring: “We can’t imagine doing this any other way.”

Innovation built on collaboration

3M EBO technology is the product of close coordination across 3M’s product, lab, marketing, manufacturing and supply chain teams, a model the company is building into its approach across industries. What made the technology possible, according to the team, is a combination distinctive to 3M: materials science expertise, precision manufacturing acumen, and the ability to scale toward the volumes hyperscalers require.

3M EBO represents what the team sees as a major step forward in fiber optic networking, enabling expanded beam optics at scale for single-mode fiber applications. The single-mode fiber applications are exactly those used in modern data centers and in AI networks.  

And it is, by design, just the beginning. 3M sees EBO as the foundation of a broader roadmap of data center solutions, with more innovation to come.

FAQ

What is 3M Expanded Beam Optical technology (EBO)?

3M EBO technology is a fiber optic connector solution from 3M that uses a lens array to expand the optical beam at the connection point, eliminating the need for precision polishing and making connections far less sensitive to dust. The result is a faster, simpler and more reliable installation process.

How does 3M EBO technology differ from traditional fiber optic connectors?

Traditional connectors require optical fibers to align precisely at a polished contact point, a process that demands skilled technicians and is highly sensitive to contamination. 3M EBO ferrules expand the beam at the interface, removing the need for direct fiber-to-fiber contact and making connections as simple as plugging in a USB cable.

Why does this technology matter for AI and data centers?

AI model development requires massive, densely networked computing infrastructure that must be built and activated quickly.  3M EBO technology can help reduce data center network bring-up timelines from weeks to days, giving operators a significant speed advantage in a highly competitive market.

What comes next for 3M’s data center connectivity solutions?

3M describes EBO as a critical component in a broader solution-set that spans from construction and the grid to the rack for data center innovation, with plans to continue developing solutions that address the toughest challenges facing hyperscalers and AI infrastructure operators.

Milestone builds on Carnival Corporation’s long-standing commitment to the Dominican Republic through local partnerships and community engagement in Puerto Plata

MIAMI, June 25, 2026 /3BL/ – Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced the expansion of its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, marking the second Latin American country to join the company’s initiative to safely redirect prepared, unserved meals to local communities where its ships visit.

As part of Carnival Corporation’s Less Left Over food waste reduction strategy, the donation of approximately 200 portions of prepared, unserved meals from Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras was provided to the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata, Carnival Corporation’s local program partner, for distribution to area organizations assisting families and the elderly. Supported by government collaboration, coordination with local partners ashore and Carnival Cruise Line’s culinary teams, the effort is designed to move meals from ship to shore safely and consistently. The program is expected to expand quickly to all Carnival Cruise Line ships calling on Amber Cove.

With the addition of the Dominican Republic, the program has expanded to 19 ports since launching in 2017, helping address food insecurity in port communities where the company’s ships visit. As of year-end 2025, the program has provided more than 320,000 meal portions to global communities since its inception, with plans to continue expanding the model into new markets.

“Bringing our surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic is an important part of expanding this work across Latin America,” said Vicky Rey, vice president of government relations for Latin America, Carnival Corporation. “This work depends on clear processes, strong coordination with government and local partners, and a shared commitment to supporting the local community. Amber Cove’s long-standing presence in Puerto Plata gives us a strong foundation to build on. We are grateful to the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata for serving as our local program partner, to our business partner Fabio Valenzuela, advisor to Rannik Group, and to government authorities for helping make this possible.”

“We value Carnival Corporation’s continued investment in Puerto Plata and its work with the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata to help ensure these meals reach organizations serving people in need,” said Claritza Rochtte Peralta de Senior, governor of Puerto Plata. “This donation reflects the value of bringing the right partners together to support communities across the province.”

The announcement builds on Carnival Corporation’s long-standing role in Puerto Plata through Amber Cove, which opened in 2015 as an $85 million cruise destination that helped return cruise tourism to the region after more than three decades. Since then, Amber Cove has welcomed approximately seven million visitors, helped position Puerto Plata as a leading Caribbean cruise destination and created opportunities for local tour operators, artisans, vendors, transportation providers and small businesses.

The meal donation milestone adds to Carnival Corporation’s broader work with local partners in Puerto Plata, including Maimón Basura Cero, a collaboration with the District Municipality of Maimón and Fundación Héroes del Medio Ambiente that is nearing completion of its third and final phase. The initiative is designed to strengthen local waste management by reducing solid waste sent from Maimón to the Puerto Plata landfill, encouraging separation at the source and supporting recycling and circular economy opportunities within the community.

As the leading cruise operator in the Dominican Republic, Carnival Corporation’s eight global cruise lines will visit six Dominican ports in 2026, bringing more than 1.3 million guests and representing 50% of the country’s cruise market share.

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About Carnival Corporation 

Carnival Corporation is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades under the ticker symbol CCL on the NYSE and is a member of the S&P 500.

For more information, please visit www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruises.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

To learn more about Carnival Corporation’s purpose and our commitment to sustainability, go to Our Impact.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com

Janna Rowell, Carnival Corporation, jrowell@carnival.com

Every year on June 26, Chemours joins the global community in celebrating World Refrigeration Day, recognizing the technologies and expertise that support our modern world. This year’s theme, “Cool Intelligence,” highlights not only innovation in the industry but also the smart decisions and practical know-how that drive progress every day.

The work of talented teams at Chemours, a chemistry company with decades of experience in thermal management and material innovation, enables many of the systems people rely on every day, ensuring performance and reliability. In refrigeration, our experts have helped develop new classes of materials that enable high-performance cooling while reducing environmental impact—fundamentally changing how those systems operate.

From digital infrastructure to everyday refrigeration, these innovations are shaping the future of cooling.

Liquid Cooling: Meeting the Demands of the Digital Age

As digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance, the need for reliable and efficient cooling solutions grows. Traditional air cooling is reaching its limits in high-performance environments like data centers. Two-phase immersion cooling offers a smarter alternative, circulating advanced refrigerants through closed systems to absorb and transfer heat much more efficiently. This process reduces energy and water consumption, improves system reliability, and keeps critical operations running smoothly.

Refrigerants: The Foundation of Efficient Cooling

Behind every high-performing cooling system is a refrigerant engineered for safety, sustainability, and reliability. Opteon™ refrigerants from Chemours are designed with low global warming potential (GWP) and high energy efficiency, supporting responsible cooling across industries, from preserving food and vaccines to enabling the latest in AI-powered technology.

Cool Intelligence: Powered by People

Yet innovations in cooling solutions are only possible through dedicated experts who make it happen, turning advanced technology into practical solutions that support customers and communities.

At Chemours, our employees’ hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence are what bring Cool Intelligence to life every day. From engineering and installation to maintenance and continuous improvement, it’s the skill and care of our teams that ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable outcomes.

On this World Refrigeration Day, Chemours recognizes the essential role of intelligent cooling, helping to protect food, health, and comfort worldwide, while supporting a sustainable future.

To see how Cool Intelligence comes to life across our work, follow our Opteon™ and Chemours LinkedIn channels for more World Refrigeration Day content.

If you’re running a small business, one of the most important investments you can make is securing your own website URL.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your brand online, a website URL serves as your business’s online home base.

Entrepreneurs today rely solely on social media profiles or online marketplace listings. While those channels can help you reach customers, they don’t give you full control over your online presence. A website URL does.

At GoDaddy, we’re known as the world leader in website URLs. We understand the importance they play in empowering entrepreneurs at every stage of their business.

To help you better understand these benefits, we’re sharing our top 10 reasons every small business should own a website URL.

Take a look…

1. Look More Professional

   A custom website URL like YourBusiness.com instantly makes your business appear more credible and established.

2. Own Your Online Identity

   Social media platforms can change overnight. Your website URL is a digital asset that belongs to you.

3. Help Customers Find You

   A website URL gives customers a central place to learn about your business, products, and services.

4. Create Branded Email Addresses

   An email like info@yourbusiness.com builds trust with customers and reinforces your brand.

5. Protect Your Brand

   Securing your website URL prevents others from claiming your business name online.

6. Support Your Marketing

   Use your URL for your website, landing pages, email campaigns, promotions, and more.

7. Meet Customer Expectations

   Today’s customers expect legitimate businesses to have a website they can visit.

8. Prepare for Growth

   A website URL creates a foundation for future expansion, whether that’s ecommerce, bookings, or new services.

9. It’s Affordable

   A website URL is one of the lowest-cost investments you can make in your business’s long-term success.

10. Stand Out from Competitors

    A memorable website URL helps customers remember your business and choose you over the competition.

A URL is much more than a website address. It’s the foundation of your online brand.

It helps customers find you, builds trust, protects your business identity, and gives you the flexibility to grow on your own terms. Whether you’re launching a new venture or strengthening an existing one, securing a website URL is one of the smartest and most cost-effective decisions you can make.

Learn more about website URLs from GoDaddy and start building a stronger online presence for your business today.

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PITTSBURGH, June 25, 2026 /3BL/ – Wesco hosted its annual Day of Caring events for employees at locations around the globe, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities where employees live and work.

Wesco’s Day of Caring events provide employees with opportunities to connect with local nonprofit organizations, participate in volunteer activities, and learn more about ways to give back through the company’s Wesco Cares program. These efforts include matching gifts, paid volunteer time off, and support for organizations such as the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and other community partners focused on humanitarian aid, affordable housing and education. 

This year’s global activities, held in June, included both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities, as well as events across major Wesco locations, bringing employees together in support of local communities.

During the Day of Caring, Wesco also announced John C. Tieri, Account Executive, Electrical and Electronic Solutions, based in Carol Stream, Illinois, as the recipient of the 2026 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award. 

The Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recognizes employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact beyond the workplace through volunteerism and community engagement. 

As a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), John C. Tieri dedicates significant personal time to serving his community, meeting the same training and certification requirements as full-time first responders while balancing his role at Wesco. 

His service includes responding to emergencies, supporting his local fire district, and stepping in during critical situations when additional support is needed. According to his Fire Chief, John is an “exemplary firefighter/EMT and an outstanding person” who consistently goes above and beyond without seeking recognition. 

As part of the recognition, John C. Tieri will receive a $2,500 award to donate to an eligible organization of his choice through the Wesco Cares giving platform. 

“We are proud to recognize John as our 2026 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year,” said Chris Wolf, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Wesco Cares Executive Sponsor. “His dedication to serving others, both in his community and at Wesco, reflects the spirit of giving back that defines our culture.”

Wesco Cares supports employee-led giving and volunteerism through programs that empower employees to contribute their time, talent, and resources to causes that matter most to them. Through these efforts, Wesco continues to make a meaningful impact in communities around the world. 

To learn more about Wesco’s community impact, visit Wesco in the community.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and societies, Lenovo is making a clear commitment: ensuring that this transformation also delivers meaningful impact for communities.

This vision sits at the core of the company’s global strategy—Smarter AI for all—and is taking shape in Latin America through AI Com, an initiative developed in partnership with Ashoka. Together, Lenovo and Ashoka are bridging the gap between technological innovation and social impact—creating new pathways to address some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

As Alice Damasceno, Director of Corporate Citizenship for Lenovo in Latin America, explains, “We are at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is not only transforming markets, but redefining access to opportunity. In this context, initiatives like AI Com demonstrate how connecting technology with purpose can turn innovation into tangible, real-world impact.”

AI Com: building a community for impact

AI Com was created with a focused goal: to identify, connect, and strengthen social entrepreneurs who are using AI to generate social impact.

More than a program, it is a collaborative community—where innovators come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and scale their impact through connection.

For Laura Benbenaste, Ashoka’s Latam tech lead, what makes AI Com unique is not only the projects it brings together, but the collective power it unlocks. “The initiative reflects the emergence of a new generation of social entrepreneurs—leaders who already think at the intersection of technology and impact, and who grow stronger when connected in community”, shares Benbenaste.

AI solving real-world challenges

The initiatives within AI Com demonstrate how AI can deliver tangible results:

• Huésped uses AI to bring specialized medical diagnosis support to rural and underprivileged areas.
• ReNaBaP applies data and imagery analysis to map underserved communities and expand access to public services.
• El Surti is developing an AI system specially created by and for speakers of Guaraní, an indigenous and mainly oral language spoken across Paraguay.
• Factchequeado combats misinformation in Latino and Hispanic communities.

These examples highlight a key shift: the most meaningful innovation is not just technological, it is transformational.

AI Com contributes to a broader shift in how artificial intelligence is understood: moving beyond technical advancement toward social impact and system change.

By nurturing a regional ecosystem of changemakers, Lenovo and Ashoka are helping shape a new generation of leaders—capable of applying AI to expand opportunity and strengthen communities.

Smarter AI for all: turning vision into action

AI Com is a concrete example of how Lenovo is putting its vision to democratize AI into practice.

By providing access to artificial intelligence and enabling collaboration across sectors, the initiative shows that the future of AI will not be defined by technology alone, but by how it is applied to create value for society.

ST PAUL, Minn., June 25, 2026 /3BL/ – Antea Group USA is proud to announce its contribution to Corporate Guide: Identifying and Addressing Emerging Contaminants, published by Environment Analyst.

As awareness of emerging contaminants continues to grow, organizations are facing increasing pressure to understand and manage environmental risks associated with substances that are newly detected, newly understood, or subject to evolving scientific and regulatory scrutiny. While PFAS remain a major focus, contaminants such as 6PPD-quinone, microplastics, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), and endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) are also drawing greater attention from regulators, investors, and stakeholders worldwide.

To help organizations navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, Environment Analyst has released this new corporate guide that brings together insights from industry experts specializing in the identification, assessment, and remediation of emerging contaminants. The guide is designed to support landowners, investors, asset managers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in understanding potential liabilities and developing proactive risk management strategies.

Antea Group authored Chapter 3, “Short- and Ultrashort-chain PFAS Compounds – The Next Generation.” The chapter examines the growing significance of short- and ultrashort-chain PFAS, including compounds such as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), which are increasingly being detected in environmental media and human biomonitoring studies. As industries transition away from legacy PFAS chemistries, these compounds are emerging as a new area of concern due to their persistence, high mobility in water, and challenges associated with monitoring and treatment.

The chapter provides an overview of current scientific understanding related to sources, environmental occurrence, exposure pathways, toxicology, regulatory developments in the United States and Europe, analytical advances, and treatment technologies. It also highlights practical considerations for water utilities, environmental managers, and organizations seeking to assess and address risks associated with these next-generation PFAS compounds.

“Short- and ultrashort-chain PFAS are rapidly moving from an emerging scientific concern to a critical environmental management challenge,” said Jack Sheldon, PFAS Service Line Leader at Antea Group USA. “While these compounds are often replacing legacy PFAS, their persistence, mobility, and increasing environmental prevalence create new questions around monitoring, treatment, and regulation. Organizations that begin evaluating these risks now will be better positioned to adapt as scientific understanding and regulatory expectations continue to evolve.”

The new Environmental Analyst guide provides valuable insight into the changing landscape of emerging contaminants and offers practical guidance for organizations seeking to better understand, manage, and mitigate potential environmental and business risks.

Download the Guide Here

 

About Environment Analyst 

Environment Analyst is an international membership community for the environmental services space, built around their market intelligence service. Their analysts help customers examine market opportunities in the environmental sector. They bring together business leaders and practitioners in peer-to-peer networks and share news and insight with member companies.  
Their mission is to connect the environmental, ESG and professional services community, and provide the intelligence to deliver a sustainable transition. They aim to be the leading global partner supporting the environmental, sustainability & ESG community in its ambition to shape a better future. Learn more.

About Antea Group 

Antea®Group is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. Lastly, we maintain a global perspective on ESG issues through not only our work with multinational clients, but also through our sister organizations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. Learn more.

DP World and the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), one of Ecuador’s leading research and engineering universities, have signed a strategic agreement to scientifically monitor and evaluate marine biodiversity associated with the Living Seawalls structures installed as part of the berth expansion at the Port of Posorja.

The partnership will generate scientific evidence on how nature-based infrastructure can support marine ecosystems while enabling sustainable port growth. Researchers from ESPOL, working alongside the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS), will identify and classify marine species colonizing the eco-engineered structures.

Living Seawalls are designed with textured surfaces that mimic natural habitats, creating opportunities for marine species to attach, grow, and thrive. At Posorja, these structures have been incorporated into the piles supporting the terminal’s expansion, transforming portions of the port infrastructure into active marine habitats.

To date, 21 Living Seawalls piles have been installed along the terminal’s expanded 700-meter berth. Upon completion of the final phase later this year, the berth will reach 800 meters in length and include 33 Living Seawalls piles among a total of 283 structural piles.

Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, said: “Building a sustainable port is not just about reducing emissions or using clean energy; it means understanding the impact of our operations on the marine environment and acting accordingly. This agreement with ESPOL and the Sydney Institute of Marine Science demonstrates that infrastructure expansion and environmental care can go hand in hand.”

To support the initiative, DP World is investing approximately US$30,000 in scientific equipment and research activities. The monitoring program will include field-based ecological surveys, laboratory analysis, and underwater image assessment to better understand how biodiversity develops around the structures over time.

The agreement builds on DP World’s broader Living Seawalls program, which was first piloted at the Port of Callao in Peru. Through a research partnership with Universidad Científica del Sur from Peru, scientists have identified more than 60 marine species associated with the eco-engineered structures. Monitoring conducted in early 2025 further demonstrated their impact, revealing that 10% of all species recorded within the port expansion area were found exclusively on the Living Seawalls modules.

Building on these results, DP World brought the initiative to Ecuador, installing Living Seawalls as part of the Port of Posorja’s berth expansion and making it one of the first ports in Latin America to adopt the innovative habitat-enhancement technology.

The program has since expanded globally, including at Jebel Ali Port in the UAE, where DP World completed the first phase in 2025 of what will become the region’s longest continuous waterfront habitat dedicated to supporting marine biodiversity, with 1,000 eco-engineered panels already installed.

The agreement supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), while advancing DP World’s “Our World, Our Future” sustainability strategy. It reinforces the company’s commitment to demonstrating how trade infrastructure can support both economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Learn more about DP World’s global sustainability work here.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2026 /3BL/ – Discovery Education today announced that five of its digital learning solutions have been named finalists in the 2026 CODiE Awards, presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

Now in its 40th year, the CODiE Awards are the technology industry’s most established peer-reviewed recognition program, celebrating excellence and innovation in education technology. Finalists are selected through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by hundreds of independent industry experts, including business leaders, educators, and subject matter specialists in each product category.

The following Discovery Education solutions were selected as 2026 CODiE Award finalists:

• Discovery Education Experience — Best Education Platform
• DreamBox Math for Home — Best Home Education Solution
• Digital Citizenship Initiative — Best Digital Citizenship Solution
• Science Techbook for Middle School — Best Science Instructional Solution
• Sandbox by Discovery Education — Best Immersive Learning Solution 

All finalists advance to the next round of community voting, with winners to be announced on July 15, 2026.

“I’m proud of the hard-working team behind Discovery Education’s five CODiE finalist nominations,” said Travis Barrs, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Discovery Education. “This recognition reflects the range of what we’re building and our focus on tools that make teaching more effective and learning more meaningful. Innovation only counts in K-12 when it meets the practical needs of real classrooms, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering through our connected ecosystem of solutions.”

“The 2026 CODiE finalists represent some of the most exciting innovation we’ve seen in the program’s 40-year history. From AI-powered education tools to enterprise platforms driving real business transformation, these products don’t just push boundaries — they solve real problems for the organizations, educators, and users they serve,” said Jennifer Baranowski, President, CODiE Awards.

To learn more about how Discovery Education solutions support impactful teaching and meaningful learning, visit https://www.discoveryeducation.com/solutions/.

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About Discovery Education

Discovery Education is a global education technology leader whose innovative solutions empower educators and advance student learning. Discovery Education’s solutions have served more than 100 million students globally, supporting effective teaching and learning in 45% of U.S. K-12 schools and in more than 100 countries and territories. The company’s portfolio includes award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, high-quality standards-aligned content, and AI-enabled teaching and learning tools. Solutions span math, science, literacy, social studies, and career-connected learning, including instructionally aligned content developed through one-of-a-kind partnerships with industry leaders to bring real-world relevance into every lesson. Learn more at www.DiscoveryEducation.com.

About the CODiE Awards

The CODiE Awards are the technology industry’s most established peer-reviewed recognition program. Since 1986, the CODiE Awards have recognized the companies and products transforming the way the world learns, works, and communicates. The awards span five tracks covering startup technology, developer and AI tools, digital transformation platforms, education technology, and industry-specific solutions. For more information, visit codieawards.com.

Contact

Ali Koper
akoper@discoveryed.com
Discovery Education