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Nation’s Leading Flexible Packaging Company for Produce Leads Sustainability Charge by Replacing Virgin Plastic with Post-Consumer Recycled Material (PCR)

UNION CITY, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emerald Packaging, the largest supplier of retail flexible packaging for the produce industry, today announced a significant sustainability milestone. Over the past year, the company has replaced over one million pounds of virgin polyethylene (PE) with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, marking a step forward towards establishing a circular economy and sustainability for flexible plastic packaging. 

Emerald Packaging’s shift toward PCR directly supports the sustainability goals of many of its food industry partners. Most recently, Emerald Packaging partnered with Idaho Package, Wada Farms and Walmart to introduce the first 30 percent food contact PCR bag for the potato category. This project pushed the limits of PCR, given the exacting standards potato bags must meet, like impact resistance. This initiative aligns with Walmart’s Project Gigaton, targeting a one billion metric ton emission reduction by 2030. To date, Walmart has eliminated more than 200,000 pounds of virgin plastic in its potato packaging.

D’Arrigo Bros. of California, the country’s largest romaine shipper, was the first to partner with Emerald. The companies rolled out PCR bags across D’Arrigo’s entire product line, including romaine lettuce hearts and iceberg lettuce. The bags are 30 percent food contact PCR, and have eliminated over 600,000 pounds of virgin plastic from the supply chain. 

“This milestone reflects Emerald Packaging’s deep commitment to the environment and our technical ability to deliver high-quality packaging while reducing the reliance on virgin plastics,” said Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging. “We’ve worked closely with our supply chain partners and customers to make PCR a viable and scalable part of our product offerings for those who are seeking sustainable options that meet performance standards without compromising environmental values.” 

Integrating PCR materials not only diverts plastic waste from landfills but also significantly reduces the carbon emissions associated with the production of virgin plastic. According to a 2004 study by University of California scientists, increasing the use of PCR has the most significant impact on waste plastic tonnage and GHG reduction compared to any other possible environmental action.

With over six decades at the forefront of produce packaging innovation, Emerald Packaging is the largest plastic packaging manufacturer for produce in the U.S. For more than 20 years, Emerald Packaging has led industry efforts to address plastic waste, most recently helping shape legislation in California that addresses the need for a better recycling infrastructure. Emerald is one of the few manufacturers to win a Green Business certification for its waste, water, and energy reduction efforts. 

For more information on Emerald Packaging and to learn more about the company’s sustainability goals, please visit www.empack.com. 

Emerald Packaging, Inc. 
Since 1963, Emerald Packaging has delivered the finest quality and service in the flexible packaging industry. Today, it’s the largest produce packaging manufacturer in the country, with industry leading customers such as Taylor Farms, D’Arrigo California, Duda Farms, Grimmway Farms and Wada Farms. Emerald Packaging is committed to sustainable practices and products and is continually developing next-generation packaging. 

Media Contacts 
Tracy Rubin 
JCUTLER media group 
Tracy@jcmg.com 

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Partnership will expand manufacturing platform to convert wood fiber into biocarbon products, accelerating scale supply to global metals producers

SEATTLE, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) and Aymium today announced they have entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner to produce and sell 1.5 million tons of sustainable biocarbon annually for use in metals production. As an initial stage of this partnership, the companies have formed a joint venture — TerraForge Biocarbon Solutions — to build a jointly owned facility adjacent to Weyerhaeuser’s lumber mill in McComb, Miss., that will convert wood fiber into biocarbon through a combustion-free, low-emissions process.

Under the MOU, the companies will secure long-term biocarbon sales agreements and identify sites to construct multiple new production facilities across the Weyerhaeuser footprint over the next five years, leveraging Weyerhaeuser’s world-class timberland and manufacturing portfolio and Aymium’s proprietary technology and unparalleled track record of producing and supplying biocarbon products globally. At full scale, the platform of operating facilities will have the potential to convert over 7 million tons of wood fiber — provided exclusively by Weyerhaeuser — to deliver 1.5 million tons of metallurgical-grade biocarbon annually as a drop-in replacement for coal in iron, steel, silicon, ferro-alloys and other metals production.

Aymium has generated a significant global sales pipeline based on years of trials with leading global metals producers. The company’s patented products are engineered to immediately replace coal and coke without the need for capital investment or process modification, and with superior carbon levels, energy value, handling and environmental attributes to coal.

Weyerhaeuser sustainably manages more than 10 million acres of high-quality timberlands across the United States as well as 33 manufacturing facilities across North America — offering unmatched scale and reliable access to fiber.

“This partnership combines our renewable fiber resources and supply chain expertise with Aymium’s innovative technology and experience,” says Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer of Weyerhaeuser. “It represents a major step forward in growing the scale and impact of our Climate Solutions business, and it’s also a key part of our broader accelerated growth strategy through 2030. When the McComb facility comes online in 2027, it’s going to generate new demand for fiber in the region — supporting our McComb operations and local Timberlands teams — while creating more great jobs in the community. It’s a model we look forward to replicating across our footprint.”

“The reliability, scale of sustainable supply and forestland expertise of Weyerhaeuser provide unmatched sourcing security of our main raw material to support expansion,” says James Mennell, CEO of Aymium. “Through this partnership, we will significantly grow our manufacturing capacity to produce biocarbon as an immediately scalable, renewable replacement for coal and coke, while delivering differentiated value for our customers.”

ABOUT AYMIUM
Aymium is the global leader in biocarbon technology with over 600 patents and multiple production facilities across North America. Aymium produces the only commercially demonstrated carbon-negative product for various applications including replacing coal and coke in metals production as well as in agricultural and water purification applications. Aymium’s renewable products are created through a non-combustion process that converts sustainable biomass into high purity biocarbon and biohydrogen. The products are specifically engineered to immediately replace fossil coal without the need for any type of plant investment or process modification and have superior carbon levels, energy value, handling, and environmental attributes to coal. Aymium’s process uses third-party certified sustainable biomass and is powered by self-generated renewable energy. Aymium operates four large production facilities in North America and is headquartered in Minnesota, USA. Aymium’s current investors include Sandton Capital, Bedrock Industries, Steel Dynamics (Ticker: STLD), Rio Tinto (Ticker: RIO), Nippon Steel Trading, and Hokuriku Electric Power Company.

ABOUT WEYERHAEUSER
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900 and today owns or controls approximately 10.4 million acres of timberlands in the U.S., as well as additional public timberlands managed under long-term licenses in Canada. Weyerhaeuser has been a global leader in sustainability for more than a century and manages 100 percent of its timberlands on a fully sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized sustainable forestry standards. Weyerhaeuser is also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America and operates additional business lines around product distribution, climate solutions, real estate, energy and natural resources, among others. In 2024, the company generated $7.1 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,400 people who serve customers worldwide. Operated as a real estate investment trust, Weyerhaeuser’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including without limitation with respect to the company’s expectations concerning the company’s biocarbon production and sales partnership with Aymium as well as related demand for wood fiber. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and use words such as “going to,” “look forward” and “will” or employ references to future dates, events or expectations. These forward-looking statements are based on Weyerhaeuser’s current expectations and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events or performance. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions. The realization of our expectations and the accuracy of our assumptions are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Weyerhaeuser Company’s 2024 Annual Report and Form 10-K, as well as those set forth from time to time in its other public statements, reports, information statements and other filings with the SEC. It is not possible to predict or identify all risks and uncertainties that might affect the accuracy of Weyerhaeuser’s forward-looking statements and, consequently, its descriptions of such risks and uncertainties should not be considered exhaustive. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will occur, and if any of the events do occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on the company’s business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and future prospects. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Weyerhaeuser undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information contact:
Weyerhaeuser
Analysts – Andy Taylor, 206-539-3907
Media – Nancy Thompson, 919-861-0342

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PALERMO, Italy, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a global leader in photovoltaic products and integrated energy solutions, announced the successful commissioning of a solar-plus-storage microgrid at a modern C&I facility in Sicily. This project represents a practical implementation of JA Solar’s “PV+Storage+X” model – a flexible approach that combines solar generation and battery storage with specific industry applications (“X”) to deliver tailored, sustainable energy solutions.

Designed under this paradigm, the system combines 3.2 MW of existing and 2 MW newly installed solar capacity with a 2.61 MWh battery energy storage system, delivering three benefits: maximized renewable self-consumption, improved energy resilience and a significant reduction in energy costs and carbon emissions.

The project demonstrates how JA Solar’s model moves beyond generic hardware to deliver complete solutions. Built on robust solar and storage technology, each solution is tailored to the specific operational patterns, geographic conditions and business priorities of the industry served.

Key Implementation Features:

• Intelligent Energy Management: The system utilizes JA Solar’s advanced control technology combined with a locally-sourced Italian Energy Management System (EMS) to optimize energy flows between solar generation, battery storage and facility consumption in real time.
• Operational Reliability: The storage system provides backup power, ensuring a stable, clean energy supply during grid outages and reducing reliance on backup diesel generators.
• Environmental Resilience: Engineered for Sicily’s coastal environment, the system features enhanced protection against high humidity, salt corrosion and temperature extremes.
• Future-Ready Scalability: The modular design supports expansion as the facility’s energy needs evolve.

The Sicily installation exemplifies JA Solar’s growing global portfolio of “PV+Storage+X” deployments across mining, manufacturing, agriculture and industrial parks. It confirms that energy storage delivers the greatest value when fully integrated into real operating conditions. With this approach, JA Solar not only meets today’s energy requirements but also future-proofs investments, enabling participation in advanced energy markets such as virtual power plants (VPPs) and grid-balancing services.

About JA Energy Storage

JA Solar is one of the world’s leading brands in photovoltaic solutions, recognized for its quality, efficiency and technological track record. Its energy storage business, JA Energy Storage, provides customer-centric solutions for utility, commercial & industrial, and residential applications — reinforcing JA Solar’s commitment to delivering comprehensive “PV + Storage + X” solutions that address the growing demand for energy autonomy, resilience, and flexibility in today’s dynamic market.

For more information, visit www.jasolar.com/ess

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Supporting regional revitalization project led by Fukuoka Prefecture

TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — transcosmos today announced that it has donated to the Fukuoka International Marathon 2025 using the corporate version of furusato nozei, a Japanese hometown tax donation program, to demonstrate its support for the regional revitalization project led by Fukuoka Prefecture. The donation ceremony was held at the Fukuoka Prefectural Government Office on December 1, 2025. 

transcosmos opened its Kyushu Branch Office in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1981. Today, the company provides CX services, such as contact centers and digital marketing services, and BPO services that support digital transformation (DX) in the construction industry with six locations and approximately 2,000 employees in the region. Through this donation using the corporate version of furusato nozei, transcosmos aims to express its gratitude to the local government that has supported the company over the years and to contribute to initiatives led by the prefecture where many of its employees live.

On December 1, transcosmos presented a certification of the donation to Seitaro Hattori, Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture.

Governor Hattori commented:

“Thank you for your donation to the Fukuoka International Marathon 2025 using the corporate version of furusato nozei. It is a great honor for Fukuoka Prefecture to continue the long-established Fukuoka International Marathon. We hope you will join us in supporting the race on December 7.”

Combining people and technology, transcosmos will continue to provide services that support clients’ business transformation while contributing to the revitalization and development of local communities.

About the Fukuoka International Marathon
Date:         Sunday, December 7
Course:     Fukuoka City loop course
Participants: Approximately 500
Organizers: Japan Association of Athletics Federations
             Fukuoka International Marathon Organizing Committee (JAAF, Fukuoka Athletics Association, Fukuoka Prefecture)

*transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
*Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 184 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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Supporting regional revitalization project led by Fukuoka Prefecture

TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — transcosmos today announced that it has donated to the Fukuoka International Marathon 2025 using the corporate version of furusato nozei, a Japanese hometown tax donation program, to demonstrate its support for the regional revitalization project led by Fukuoka Prefecture. The donation ceremony was held at the Fukuoka Prefectural Government Office on December 1, 2025. 

transcosmos opened its Kyushu Branch Office in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1981. Today, the company provides CX services, such as contact centers and digital marketing services, and BPO services that support digital transformation (DX) in the construction industry with six locations and approximately 2,000 employees in the region. Through this donation using the corporate version of furusato nozei, transcosmos aims to express its gratitude to the local government that has supported the company over the years and to contribute to initiatives led by the prefecture where many of its employees live.

On December 1, transcosmos presented a certification of the donation to Seitaro Hattori, Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture.

Governor Hattori commented:

“Thank you for your donation to the Fukuoka International Marathon 2025 using the corporate version of furusato nozei. It is a great honor for Fukuoka Prefecture to continue the long-established Fukuoka International Marathon. We hope you will join us in supporting the race on December 7.”

Combining people and technology, transcosmos will continue to provide services that support clients’ business transformation while contributing to the revitalization and development of local communities.

About the Fukuoka International Marathon
Date:         Sunday, December 7
Course:     Fukuoka City loop course
Participants: Approximately 500
Organizers: Japan Association of Athletics Federations
             Fukuoka International Marathon Organizing Committee (JAAF, Fukuoka Athletics Association, Fukuoka Prefecture)

*transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
*Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 184 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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