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Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Every day, the PSEG Foundation supports communities across New Jersey. Through the Neighborhood Partners Program, the Foundation is supporting efforts that provide essentials like baby items, expand job opportunities and provide access to healthy foods for our community members who need it most.

Check out some of the remarkable partners helping families build stability and strength across the Garden State.

Children’s Aid & Family Services

For more than 25 years, Children’s Aid & Family Services in Paramus has helped families in Northern New Jersey care for their children.

With support from the PSEG Foundation, the organization’s Baby Basics Program provides free diapers, baby formula and wipes to families who need them the most. For many parents, access to these essentials can mean not having to choose between putting food on the table and keeping their babies clean, healthy and comfortable.

Under the leadership of President and CEO, Shavonda E. Sumter, the program distributed more than 450,000 diapers to families last year alone. Beyond supplies, the program offers emotional support, referrals and community drives to assist families with young children.

When babies have what they need to thrive, families – and entire communities – grow stronger. Children’s Aid & Family Services is helping make that happen, strengthening families and communities one family at a time.  

Bestwork Industries for the Blind

Founded in Cherry Hill by a veteran injured during World War II, Bestwork Industries for the Blind has been empowering people who are blind or visually impaired since 1981. The organization helps individuals in South Jersey gain skills, confidence and independence through hands-on training and meaningful employment.

With support from the PSEG Foundation, Bestwork repaired a critical 3D Printer used to make workplace equipment more accessible and keep its Training and Employment Program running strong. The program teaches essential skills in textile operations, assembly and mobility, all while providing professional development opportunities that help participants build long-term careers.

Bestwork’s vision is to evolve from a small manufacturing agency into a full-service social enterprise. Together, we’re helping to make that vision a reality so that every individual has the tools, training and confidence to thrive.

HOPES Community Action Partnership

Across Hudson, Union and Somerset Counties, HOPES Community Action Partnership helps thousands of families build financial security, pursue education and live healthier lives.

From early childhood education and tax preparation assistance to senior programs and financial literacy workshops, HOPES empowers families at every stage of life.

With support from the PSEG Foundation, HOPES is also tackling food insecurity through its Food Drive Program, which helps alleviate hunger in overburdened households. This funding enables HOPES to purchase whole, organic and nutrient-rich foods to give families balanced, healthy meals.

It’s about more than filing plates. By increasing access to quality foods, the program is helping families build lasting habits and strengthening communities across our state.

The PSEG Foundation believes that affordability, stability and opportunity go hand in hand. By partnering with organizations dedicated to meeting community needs, we’re helping build a stronger, more resilient New Jersey – one family, one program and one success story at a time. Learn more about the PSEG Neighborhood Partners Program and 2025 grantees here.

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Every day, the PSEG Foundation supports communities across New Jersey. Through the Neighborhood Partners Program, the Foundation is supporting efforts that provide essentials like baby items, expand job opportunities and provide access to healthy foods for our community members who need it most.

Check out some of the remarkable partners helping families build stability and strength across the Garden State.

Children’s Aid & Family Services

For more than 25 years, Children’s Aid & Family Services in Paramus has helped families in Northern New Jersey care for their children.

With support from the PSEG Foundation, the organization’s Baby Basics Program provides free diapers, baby formula and wipes to families who need them the most. For many parents, access to these essentials can mean not having to choose between putting food on the table and keeping their babies clean, healthy and comfortable.

Under the leadership of President and CEO, Shavonda E. Sumter, the program distributed more than 450,000 diapers to families last year alone. Beyond supplies, the program offers emotional support, referrals and community drives to assist families with young children.

When babies have what they need to thrive, families – and entire communities – grow stronger. Children’s Aid & Family Services is helping make that happen, strengthening families and communities one family at a time.  

Bestwork Industries for the Blind

Founded in Cherry Hill by a veteran injured during World War II, Bestwork Industries for the Blind has been empowering people who are blind or visually impaired since 1981. The organization helps individuals in South Jersey gain skills, confidence and independence through hands-on training and meaningful employment.

With support from the PSEG Foundation, Bestwork repaired a critical 3D Printer used to make workplace equipment more accessible and keep its Training and Employment Program running strong. The program teaches essential skills in textile operations, assembly and mobility, all while providing professional development opportunities that help participants build long-term careers.

Bestwork’s vision is to evolve from a small manufacturing agency into a full-service social enterprise. Together, we’re helping to make that vision a reality so that every individual has the tools, training and confidence to thrive.

HOPES Community Action Partnership

Across Hudson, Union and Somerset Counties, HOPES Community Action Partnership helps thousands of families build financial security, pursue education and live healthier lives.

From early childhood education and tax preparation assistance to senior programs and financial literacy workshops, HOPES empowers families at every stage of life.

With support from the PSEG Foundation, HOPES is also tackling food insecurity through its Food Drive Program, which helps alleviate hunger in overburdened households. This funding enables HOPES to purchase whole, organic and nutrient-rich foods to give families balanced, healthy meals.

It’s about more than filing plates. By increasing access to quality foods, the program is helping families build lasting habits and strengthening communities across our state.

The PSEG Foundation believes that affordability, stability and opportunity go hand in hand. By partnering with organizations dedicated to meeting community needs, we’re helping build a stronger, more resilient New Jersey – one family, one program and one success story at a time. Learn more about the PSEG Neighborhood Partners Program and 2025 grantees here.

December 17, 2025 /3BL/ – When you purchase or lease a new Subaru this holiday season, you have the chance to “share the love” with the ASPCA! For the 18^th year in a row, we have been selected as a national charity partner to participate in the Subaru Share the Love® Event, which kicked off Thursday, November 20, and runs through January 2, 2026.

For every new Subaru vehicle that is purchased or leased throughout the campaign, Subaru will donate $250 to the purchaser’s/lessee’s choice among four national charity partners, including the ASPCA, or a local hometown charity(ies) supported by participating retailers.*

Funds donated to the ASPCA will continue to help animals like Drax, who was rescued from extremely unsanitary conditions on a property in Providence, Florida. After his rescue, Drax and the roughly 120 other dogs on the property were relocated to an emergency shelter nearby to receive much-needed medical and behavioral care.

During Drax’s time at the emergency shelter, it was noted that he was struggling with fear, so he was transported to the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, North Carolina, a facility that specializes in providing behavioral rehabilitation for severely fearful dogs. There, they noticed that while Drax was very sensitive of his environment, he adored people and food, which helped greatly in his rehabilitation.

By the time Drax was ready to find a home, tragedy struck North Carolina as Hurricane Helene made landfall, impacting operations at the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center. We worked to urgently relocate all the dogs, including Drax, to an ASPCA Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio. At the Recovery Center, it didn’t take long for Drax to become available for adoption again.

In an effort to find Drax a home quickly, our Centralized Placement team secured Drax a spot at a partner shelter in Geauga County, Ohio. In just a few weeks, right around Christmas, he was finally adopted into a loving home with new canine and feline siblings!

The funding received from the last year’s Subaru Share the Love Event helped support our facilities across the country, including the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, making success stories like Drax’s possible. We’re excited that Subaru has chosen to support us once again this year, and we look forward to helping provide second chances for more animals like Drax!

Since 2008, Subaru has donated over $41 million to the ASPCA through our partnership, including the Subaru Share the Love Event. Thank you to Subaru, its retailers, and the many Subaru owners who have supported us through this campaign over the years! Our lifesaving efforts for countless animals in need nationwide would not be possible without supporters like you.

*Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 20, 2025, through January 2, 2026, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. Pre-approved hometown charities may also be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by January 9, 2026. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share. All donations made by SOA.

Three Points to Remember

1. Leidos continues to strengthen its social impact through partnerships that create real opportunities for people and communities.
2. Leidos earned national recognition for developing young talent, with silver partnership status award from the John Egging Trust.
3. Leidos teams joined Carma for a tree-planting day at Mary Hale School to support the local community and its environmental accomplishments highlight in our UK Sustainability Report.

Empowering Young People Through Partnership

Leidos believes real progress happens when people and communities grow together. This year, the company is proud to be recognised for exactly that with a silver partnership status award from the Jon Egging Trust (JET). This achievement reflects shared goals – investing in talent, creating opportunities, and building a positive legacy where we live and work.

Leidos’ partnership with JET builds on this belief. The JET Blue Skies programme supports young people who may be struggling with a lack of confidence and self-belief and who are at risk of disengaging from school. Together, the two groups help them build resilience, communication skills, and a clearer sense of what their future may hold.

In the inaugural event with JET, Leidos’ Whiteley office welcomed 20 Year 8 students from nearby Miltoncross Academy in Portsmouth, with the day focusing on three key competencies: communication, teamwork, and resilience. Collaborative and engaging activities across the day included:

• The LEGO Challenge: A fun and fast-paced team task that tested collaboration, attention to detail, and communication
• Interview with a Professional: A powerful session where students explored real-life stories of resilience and overcoming adversity
• Airport Scanner Challenge: A practical, problem-solving activity inspired by one of Leidos’ very own UK-developed technologies.

Reflecting on the day, Fi Collins, JET’s director of communications and fundraising, said “We are incredibly grateful to Leidos for your vital funding support and for the horizon-broadening workplace visits you facilitate for our students. These visits enable our students to build self-belief and aspiration, meet inspiring professional role models, and see the real-world application of subjects they are studying at school. Thank you!”

Leidos is proud to continue this journey with JET throughout the 2025-26 academic year.

Leidos’ commitment to developing the next generation defence workforce is also demonstrated by its partnership with La Fosse Academy. The programme opens doors for people from a wide range of backgrounds — from career changes and those who didn’t go to university to early-stage professionals simply seeking a new direction — by providing an intensive 12-16 week training bootcamp, providing them with a variety of skills, from software and systems engineering to cyber and data. After completing training, participants join Leidos as associates for two years, working alongside our teams and continuing to build their skills in a real-world environment. Our Leidos x La Fosse Mentor Programme pairs each associate with an experienced engineer to support their growth and guide their development.

Since 2021, 96% of La Fosse associates have moved into permanent roles with Leidos and contributed across 46 programmes of work. The programme is designed to create opportunities for those who might not otherwise access careers in the sector, with 25% of associates being women, 85% of associates from lower-income backgrounds, and 56% from ethnic minority backgrounds. The partnership reflects the possible impact when traditional barriers to entry are removed, and talent is recognised in all its forms.

Planting Roots for the Future

Last month, Leidos colleagues joined forces with Carma, a UK-based climate action organisation supporting veterans, and Mary Hare School for a day of environmental action and community connection. Together, they planted trees and hedgerows around the school ground. For many who took part, it was a chance to reconnect with our Corporate Social Responsibilities to create social impact.

Stuart Dance, Air Safety Compliance and Assurance Lead at Leidos, summed it up perfectly: “More importantly, Leidos is committed to walking-the-walk and giving back to our local communities. The Mary Hare school relies on generating its own funds, so to help improve its grounds by planting trees for future generations of children to enjoy watching grow, at no cost to the school, is a really warm feeling.”

I really enjoyed the chance to meet some more of the Leidos team and being able to put something back into the Community is a worthwhile use of corporate resources. It was a pleasure to be able to see first hand how Leidos is putting into practice what they stated they would do during their tender bid.

Brian Storey, THOR Delivery Manager, National Armaments Director Group

The Mary Hare School tree planting day builds on Leidos UK’s wider partnership with Carma, as detailed in the latest Sustainability Report. It’s a real-world example of the company’s ongoing effort to minimise environmental impact and strengthen the communities where it operates.

Turning Commitments into Measurable Impact

As outlined in Leidos UK’s Sustainability Report, the company has already achieved a 32% overall reduction in carbon emissions between 2019 and 2024 – a major step toward its goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040.

The report also highlights how Leidos is engaging employees in sustainable practices. Since 2022, all UK employees have been taking part in personalised programmes designed to help them reduce their carbon footprint and protect the environment. Between January and August 2025, employees collectively committed to reducing 20,898kg of carbon, saved more than 1 million litres of water, and eliminated over 1,700 single-use plastic items.

These collective actions – from office initiatives to hands-on volunteering – represent how Leidos is turning its environmental commitments into measurable impact.

Building a Lasting Legacy 

Across every initiative – whether it’s developing young talent, empowering disadvantaged students, or restoring green spaces – Leidos people are leading the way. By combining education, community engagement, and sustainability, Leidos is turning its social value goals into real-world progress and building a lasting legacy for future generations.

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As the new year approaches, we’re looking back at the four most popular episodes of Season 5 of the Healthy Spaces podcast. Co-hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew sat down with finance leaders, technologists, sustainability experts and academic partners to explore what happens when bold ideas turn into real impact.

Together, these episodes provide actionable insights for business leaders at the intersection of sustainability and technology.

If you want a snapshot of how climate-smart innovation is facilitating sustainable solutions for the planet, these episodes are a great place to start.

1. The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective

In this episode, Trane Technologies Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Chris Kuehn and Trane Services Account Manager Erin Garrity unpack a topic that’s top of mind for many leaders: How sustainability can drive ROI.

Chris describes how sustainability can be a powerful engine for growth and resilience. Listeners hear how strategic decarbonization investments can strengthen the bottom line while delivering benefits for shareholders, customers and the planet. Later in the episode, Erin highlights how new service offerings and business models can amplify sustainability efforts while also creating business value.

For finance, sustainability and operations leaders, this episode offers an actionable look at how to make a compelling business case for sustainability.

2. Connecting the Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking

In this episode, Trane Technologies Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Mauro J. Atalla and Sustainability Engagement Program Manager Hannah Black talk about what happens when leaders use systems thinking to link sustainability, technology and innovation.

Mauro shares how taking a holistic perspective helps teams spot connections across products, services, supply chains and the built environment — and why creating those linkages matters for decarbonization. Instead of focusing on one-off projects, he encourages listeners to build portfolios of solutions that work together, support each other and grow over time. Culture matters, too: Hannah highlights practical ways to motivate teammates to become sustainability advocates and make the connection between sustainability efforts and customer needs.

For leaders building a decarbonization roadmap or driving change inside large organizations, the conversation offers a real-world guide to linking strategy, culture and innovation while keeping both people and the planet in focus.

3. AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life

Artificial intelligence (AI) often feels abstract, but in this episode, guest co-host Rebecca Handfield, VP of Marketing at BrainBox AI and host Dominique Silva ground this technology in real-world decarbonization solutions.

Guests Jean-Simon Venne (BrainBox AI co-founder and CEO) and Dr. David Rolnick (McGill University assistant professor and co-founder of Climate Change AI) discuss how AI can help tackle complex climate challenges — from optimizing building performance to supporting biodiversity. The episode also takes listeners inside the new Trane Technologies AI Lab in Montreal, where teams are developing the next generation of AI-powered innovations for the built environment.

For anyone curious about the role of AI in decarbonization, this episode offers a deeper look at how connected intelligence and human expertise can work together to accelerate sustainable innovation.

4. Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers

Behind every video call, favorite streaming series or AI breakthrough is a network of data centers working in the background. These facilities are now a core part of modern infrastructure, and their growing energy demands pose challenges for organizations trying to meet decarbonization goals.

In this episode, Scott Smith, Director of Mission Critical Offerings at Trane Technologies, joins Dr. Dereje Agonafer, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, to discuss how advances in climate technology can help increase the sector’s energy efficiency.

For data center operators, IT leaders and building owners, the message is clear: with AI driving steady increases in energy use, digital climate technology will play a central role in shaping a more resilient and sustainable connected future.

Subscribe to keep exploring

These four episodes are just a starting point. From new circularity models to cross-industry collaborations, Season 5 of Healthy Spaces showcases actionable strategies to decarbonize the built environment while creating business value.

Across the season, you’ll hear everything from CFO perspectives on sustainability to stories about AI labs and climate technology for data centers.

Subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms or explore the full episode library on the Trane Technologies website.

Apple Podcasts 
Spotify 
YouTube 
Amazon Music

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability.

Explore careers that make an impact at Trane Technologies.

As the new year approaches, we’re looking back at the four most popular episodes of Season 5 of the Healthy Spaces podcast. Co-hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew sat down with finance leaders, technologists, sustainability experts and academic partners to explore what happens when bold ideas turn into real impact.

Together, these episodes provide actionable insights for business leaders at the intersection of sustainability and technology.

If you want a snapshot of how climate-smart innovation is facilitating sustainable solutions for the planet, these episodes are a great place to start.

1. The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective

In this episode, Trane Technologies Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Chris Kuehn and Trane Services Account Manager Erin Garrity unpack a topic that’s top of mind for many leaders: How sustainability can drive ROI.

Chris describes how sustainability can be a powerful engine for growth and resilience. Listeners hear how strategic decarbonization investments can strengthen the bottom line while delivering benefits for shareholders, customers and the planet. Later in the episode, Erin highlights how new service offerings and business models can amplify sustainability efforts while also creating business value.

For finance, sustainability and operations leaders, this episode offers an actionable look at how to make a compelling business case for sustainability.

2. Connecting the Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking

In this episode, Trane Technologies Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Mauro J. Atalla and Sustainability Engagement Program Manager Hannah Black talk about what happens when leaders use systems thinking to link sustainability, technology and innovation.

Mauro shares how taking a holistic perspective helps teams spot connections across products, services, supply chains and the built environment — and why creating those linkages matters for decarbonization. Instead of focusing on one-off projects, he encourages listeners to build portfolios of solutions that work together, support each other and grow over time. Culture matters, too: Hannah highlights practical ways to motivate teammates to become sustainability advocates and make the connection between sustainability efforts and customer needs.

For leaders building a decarbonization roadmap or driving change inside large organizations, the conversation offers a real-world guide to linking strategy, culture and innovation while keeping both people and the planet in focus.

3. AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life

Artificial intelligence (AI) often feels abstract, but in this episode, guest co-host Rebecca Handfield, VP of Marketing at BrainBox AI and host Dominique Silva ground this technology in real-world decarbonization solutions.

Guests Jean-Simon Venne (BrainBox AI co-founder and CEO) and Dr. David Rolnick (McGill University assistant professor and co-founder of Climate Change AI) discuss how AI can help tackle complex climate challenges — from optimizing building performance to supporting biodiversity. The episode also takes listeners inside the new Trane Technologies AI Lab in Montreal, where teams are developing the next generation of AI-powered innovations for the built environment.

For anyone curious about the role of AI in decarbonization, this episode offers a deeper look at how connected intelligence and human expertise can work together to accelerate sustainable innovation.

4. Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers

Behind every video call, favorite streaming series or AI breakthrough is a network of data centers working in the background. These facilities are now a core part of modern infrastructure, and their growing energy demands pose challenges for organizations trying to meet decarbonization goals.

In this episode, Scott Smith, Director of Mission Critical Offerings at Trane Technologies, joins Dr. Dereje Agonafer, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, to discuss how advances in climate technology can help increase the sector’s energy efficiency.

For data center operators, IT leaders and building owners, the message is clear: with AI driving steady increases in energy use, digital climate technology will play a central role in shaping a more resilient and sustainable connected future.

Subscribe to keep exploring

These four episodes are just a starting point. From new circularity models to cross-industry collaborations, Season 5 of Healthy Spaces showcases actionable strategies to decarbonize the built environment while creating business value.

Across the season, you’ll hear everything from CFO perspectives on sustainability to stories about AI labs and climate technology for data centers.

Subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms or explore the full episode library on the Trane Technologies website.

Apple Podcasts 
Spotify 
YouTube 
Amazon Music

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability.

Explore careers that make an impact at Trane Technologies.