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Originally published by Newsweek

As the company’s chief sustainability officer and senior vice president, Jackowski has successfully helped the multinational card services corporation grow its net revenue while decreasing its environmental footprint—an achievement for which she was recognized as one of the most influential climate leaders of 2024, according to TIME magazine. 

Under Jackowski’s leadership, Mastercard returned to this year’s Newsweek ranking of America’s Most Responsible Companies, produced in partnership with data firm Statista, climbing up five spots from last year’s seventh position to No. 2. The company also held onto its title as the most responsible company in the financial industry. 

Mastercard has appeared on America’s Most Responsible Companies every year since Newsweek began publishing the ranking in 2021. This year has been Mastercard’s highest performance to date. 

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CHICAGO, December 8, 2025 /3BL/ – For the eighth consecutive year, the Motorola Solutions Foundation hosted Global Months of Service, an annual volunteer-a-thon for Motorola Solutions employees. The 2025 event set a new record, with volunteers logging more than 65,000 hours, marking a nearly 400% increase since 2020.

Held annually in September and October, this grassroots initiative empowers employees to lead volunteer projects, engaging colleagues to make an impact locally and virtually. This year, more than 60 Global Months of Service team captains identified and partnered with nonprofit organizations, engaged their teams and drove meaningful change in communities around the world.

In the spirit of friendly competition, the team that drove the highest volunteer participation and engagement was awarded the opportunity to direct a $50,000 USD grant from the Foundation to a charitable organization. 

This record-setting year was powered by more than 350 volunteer experiences in 42 countries, with each project advancing the Foundation’s mission to actively create safer cities and thriving communities. Highlights from the campaign include: volunteers beautifying a local hospital site in Krakow; packing 50,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger in Penang; supporting foster youth alongside Be a Resource (BEAR) Houston; and assembling disaster relief kits for the American Red Cross in Fort Lauderdale.

“Service is in our DNA — it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are,” said Wesley Barden Touhy, executive director, Motorola Solutions Foundation. “We are proud to turn this commitment into action, rolling up our sleeves to help our communities build the equitable, thriving futures they deserve.”

2025 Global Months of Service project highlights

• Addressing food insecurity: Teams packed nearly 70,000 meals for Feed My Starving Children in Illinois and packed more than 300,000 meals packed for Rise Against Hunger across Australia, Ireland, Malaysia and Singapore.
• Environmental and conservation efforts: Motorolans spearheaded a World Cleanup Day event, with more than 1,300 employees participating in over 20 in-person cleanups around the world.
• Supporting health and welfare: Volunteers participated in a Hope Kit Packing Event for the National Breast Cancer Foundation in Texas, sorted medical supplies for Project C.U.R.E. in suburban Chicago, wrote cards to combat loneliness, donated blood, packed disaster relief kits and mapped nearly 30,000 square feet for the American Red Cross’ Mapswipe campaign.
• Honoring first responders: In recognition of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, more than 200 Motorolans across four locations packed meals with 9/11 Day. Additionally, more than 50 employees across Illinois participated in a “Planting a Safer World” volunteer event, designing and planting cooking herb pots for local fire departments in recognition of National First Responders Day.
• Supporting the next generation of innovators: Engineers at the company’s Krakow office led Ozobots STEM kit workshops for local children through the Siemacha Foundation. In Penang, more than 40 employees refurbished LEGO Robotics kits for students participating in Penang Science Cluster (PSC) STEM programs.

“There is an incredible energy when Motorolans unite for Global Months of Service,” said Reema, Motorola Solutions team captain. “It’s a chance to step away from our daily roles and focus on giving back and connecting with our communities. How we show up for those in need reflects the incredible culture of our company.”

The Motorola Solutions Foundation extends sincere gratitude to all employee volunteers and charitable organizations who joined this record-breaking campaign. This ongoing commitment underscores Motorola Solutions’ dedication to giving back to communities and strengthening its mission to build a safer future.

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DALLAS, December 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Mary Kay Inc., a global champion for women’s empowerment, is turning pink into purpose through its Pink Changing Lives^® Program to raise awareness and funds to support life-changing programs advancing cancer research, support survivors of domestic violence, protect our planet’s most precious resources, and create opportunities that help women and their families thrive. Since 1996, the multi-faceted Pink Changing Lives® Program has donated over $230 million in monetary and in-kind donations to improve the lives of women and their families in communities around the world.

In Germany, Mary Kay has a long-standing partnership with the Reiner Meutsch FLY & HELP Foundation having supported the building or refurbishing of 10 schools in Africa and now expanding its global impact to South Asia with the inauguration of a school in Sri Lanka.

Recently, Mary Kay Germany and FLY & HELP completed the renovation of the 11^th Mary Kay School providing a new chapter in early childhood education for Dankotuwa, a small town in Sri Lanka’s Northwestern Province. With the inauguration of a refurbished preschool that will serve approximately 50 children aged 3 to 5, this represents a significant step toward improving access to education in some of the world’s most underserved regions and countries.

Dankotuwa, located in the Puttalam District, has long struggled with extreme poverty, limited infrastructure, and a lack of access to quality early education. Until now, more than 35 preschool-aged children were attending classes in a structurally unsafe building. The rehabilitated facility now offers a safe, nurturing, and sustainable learning environment fully equipped to accommodate 50 children with two classrooms, restrooms, and a playground.

The Sri Lankan government has officially recognized the school, committing to provide qualified teachers and cover ongoing operational costs. In addition, the government has donated the land for construction, underscoring its support for long-term educational development in the region.

This initiative was made possible through a partnership with Hemas Holdings PLC and generous funding totaling €42,000. Construction was completed in record time, and the school inauguration took place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in a heartfelt ceremony attended by Elke Kopp, General Manager of Mary Kay Germany, Reiner Meutsch, founder of the FLY & HELP and 31 Mary Kay Independent Sales Directors.

Elke Kopp, General Manager of Mary Kay Germany, shared her thoughts at the inauguration: “Seeing the joy on the children’s faces today is a powerful reminder of why we do this. Education is the foundation of opportunity, and at Mary Kay, we are proud to champion a project that uplifts and empowers not only children but entire families and communities in Dankotuwa. This initiative is a vital part of our commitment to driving both social impact and economic sustainability for the people of Sri Lanka, creating lasting change that helps future generations thrive.”

Reiner Meutsch, former managing partner of a tour operator, once traded his office desk for the cockpit of a small plane—and changed countless lives in the process. In January 2010, he became the tenth German to fly around the world in a small aircraft, visiting aid projects in Ghana, Rwanda, India, Indonesia, and Brazil along the way. To support those projects and many more, Meutsch founded the Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP in 2009 with a mission to give children access to education. Through donations and partnerships, the foundation builds schools in developing countries around the world.

“I’ve spent much of my life traveling for work, focused on tourism and destinations,” Meutsch says. “But behind the beauty of many of these places, I saw children growing up without access to education or opportunity. That’s what inspired me to take action – to help build schools and open doors to a better future. Every new school isn’t just a building – it’s a true beginning, and I’m deeply grateful to partner with Mary Kay to bring these beginnings to even more children around the world.”

A commemorative plaque was unveiled, honoring the 31 Top Sales Directors from Mary Kay Germany and Switzerland who were present at the opening. The plaque reads:

In Honour and Gratitude of the Visit by Mary Kay Germany and their Independent Sales Directors to 

Piyawara Matikotuwa Preschool, 23 September 2025.

According to the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, 251 million children and youth were out of school as of October 2024. This preschool is more than a building – it’s a beacon of opportunity for children and families in Dankotuwa. By providing access to early education, the project empowers parents to work, enables older siblings to attend school, and lays the foundation for a brighter future.

To learn more about Mary Kay Pink Changing Lives® efforts around the world, read the latest impact in the 2025 Sustainability Report.

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About Mary Kay
One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 40 markets. For over 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on X.

About Reiner Meutsch FLY & HELP Foundation
What began with five school projects during Meutsch’s world flight has grown into a global movement. Today, FLY & HELP has completed over 1,000 school projects, investing around 50 million euros to create educational opportunities for thousands of children across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Further information and opportunities to donate can be found on the foundation’s website at www.fly-and-help.de.

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Kim Allman, Head of Corporate Responsibility & Public Policy | Impact Blog

At Gen, AI is central to our mission to build a safer digital world. It helps to deliver smarter, faster protection for millions of people worldwide. We’re also using our AI expertise to help people understand, navigate, and benefit from the power of AI, specifically young people in communities around the world.

From classrooms to community events, Gen is helping to shape a more informed and empowered future, powered by AI.

Driving Conversations on AI and Digital Citizenship

This fall, Gen co-sponsored Shaping the Future: AI Education and Workforce Development, an event in Washington, D.C., exploring how educators and companies can prepare students for an AI-driven world. Along with Discovery Education and IBM, I shared how Gen integrates AI responsibly across our products and operations and how we’re investing in education to help families, teachers, and young people use AI safely and confidently.

I also joined Discovery Education’s Empowering Digital Citizens: A Classroom Initiative for Responsible Online Engagement webinar, which is part of its Digital Citizenship Initiative. This event for teachers highlighted how AI intersects with online safety, media literacy and digital responsibility.

Iskandar Sanchez-Rola, one of Gen’s AI experts, connected directly with educators in another Discovery Education session, answering their questions about how AI works and what it means for their future. Representatives also joined the webinar from the organization #HalfTheStory, the leading youth nonprofit advancing digital wellness through play-based, youth-led, evidence-informed programs. Harveer Saini, who works on the group’s Digital Civics Academy, shared accounts from teenagers about the various ways AI and other technologies are shaping their daily lives, elevating the voices of those young people who often encounter the immediate effects of the technology revolution.

The virtual event, part of Discovery Education’s first-ever Futures Fair, reached more than 600 students across 20 classrooms, and the Futures Fair garnered a total audience of more than 13,000 students through both virtual and in-person events.

Expanding AI Education Through Global Partnerships

Together with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), we’ve brought digital safety education to young people in more than 100 countries. Our flagship Surf Smart 2.0 program is a badge-earning course that helps empower girls and young women with digital safety skills. This program was recently updated to include content on understanding AI and using it responsibly.

Participants now explore where AI shows up in their online lives—from lifestyle recommendations to chatbots and voice assistants. They discuss how AI shapes what they see, how to think critically about information on their screens and how to spot misinformation. The curriculum also looks at appearance pressure and digital wellbeing, encouraging participants to reflect on how edited images and algorithms make them feel, how to set boundaries with their devices and how to protect their wellbeing while staying connected.

Our partnership with Discovery Education also continues to grow with new AI-focused content launching soon as part of the My Digital Life series. This digital literacy program, created in collaboration with Norton and the National Afterschool Association, gives students practical insights about online safety and media literacy.

The new animated series introduces Artie Fischal, a fictional character who helps students explore how AI can generate text, images and audio. Through stories and classroom-ready resources, students see both the creative potential of AI and the need to pause, ask questions and check sources before they act.

Leading Responsibly in the AI Age

For Gen, AI isn’t just a tool— it’s a responsibility. We design, test, and deploy AI to help protect people from fraud, scams and other online threats. And through AI education, partnerships and community engagement, we share our insights to help young people, families and communities better understand AI and use it responsibly. 

For more information on how we reach individuals, families and our communities with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly, visit our 2025 Social Impact Report.

Originally published by IEEE Spectrum
By Dina Genkina

In their lab in Newark, Del., the Chemours team has placed several high-power servers in tanks filled with a proprietary, specially formulated fluid. The fluid is dielectric, so as not to cause shorts, and it’s also noncorrosive and designed to boil at the precise temperature at which the chips are to be held. The fluid boils directly on top of the hot chips. Then the vapor condenses on a cooled surface, either at the top or the back panel of the tank.

That condenser is cooled with circulating facility water. “All we need is water sent directly to the tank that’s about 6 degrees lower than our boiling point, so about 43 °C,” Marshall says. “The fluid condenses [back to a liquid] right inside of the tank. The temperature required to condense our fluid can eliminate the need for chillers and other complex mechanical infrastructure in most cases.”

According to a recent case study by Chemours researchers, two-phase immersion cooling is more cost effective than single-phase immersion or single-phase direct-to-chip in most climates. For example, in Ashburn, Va., the 10-year total cost of ownership was estimated at US $436 million for a single-phase direct-to-chip setup, $491 million for a single-phase immersion setup, and $433 million for a two-phase immersion-cooling setup, mostly due to lower power requirements and a simplified mechanical system.

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