DP World Brings Living Seawalls to Ecuador, Enhancing Marine Conservation at Port of Posorja

POSORJA, Ecuador September 4, 2025 /3BL/ – DP World has launched the next phase of its global Living Seawalls initiative in Ecuador, marking the installation of the first eco-engineered pilings as part of its deep-water port terminal expansion in Posorja. The project reflects DP World’s growing investment in sustainable infrastructure that not only supports global trade but also restores and enhances coastal biodiversity and marine ecosystems.

The Living Seawalls initiative uses specially designed panels affixed to port infrastructure –such as pilings and seawalls — that mimic natural marine environments like rock pools and mangrove roots. Unlike traditional smooth surfaces, these textured panels provide safe spaces for marine organisms to attach, grow, and thrive. By mimicking nature, the panels will help revive coastal ecosystems and will create new habitats for marine species in areas otherwise impacted by development. 

A total of 21 pilings will be equipped with Living Seawalls panels at Posorja by the end of 2025. In addition to the physical installations, the project includes a robust biological monitoring component designed to generate scientific data on the relationship between hydraulic infrastructure and marine biodiversity. The findings will contribute to broader global efforts to align maritime development with environmental stewardship.  

Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Colombia, Ecuador, and Perú said: “The installation of the Living Seawalls at Posorja represents a significant advancement in our sustainability journey. By embedding ecological considerations into our infrastructure, we’re not only supporting marine biodiversity but also setting new standards for responsible port development. Through a process of scientific research, it will provide valuable information on engineering design alternatives for concrete surfaces in marine ecosystems in Ecuador.”

Living Seawalls has already demonstrated measurable impact. In Sydney Harbour, their presence led to a 36% increase in marine life within two years. DP World first implemented Living Seawalls at its Callao port terminal in Peru. The installation resulted in the identification of 67 different organisms, increasing the area’s marine biodiversity and providing refuge for many species. Following this success, the initiative expanded to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai last year, reinforcing DP World’s global commitment to sustainable maritime operations. 

The Posorja project aligns with DP World’s ongoing efforts to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 14: Life Below Water, and exemplifies how innovative engineering can drive positive environmental outcomes. As DP World continues to expand its global footprint, sustainability remains at the core of its infrastructure investments – ensuring that growth in trade can coexist with the health of the planet’s oceans. 

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DP World Americas Media Contact:

Melina Vissat, Head of Communications
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About Living Seawalls

Living Seawalls aims to revolutionize the way we think about building in the ocean. In order to improve the ecological sustainability of new and existing foreshore developments we must ensure that no new development proceeds without first considering how it can benefit both humans and nature. By combining ecological and engineering knowledge, Living Seawalls is committed to developing adaptable and affordable mechanisms to bring life back into marine developments across the world.

About DP World 

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW.

For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com

 

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Baker Tilly Case Study: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Utilizes NMTCs To Construct New Behavioral Healthcare Center

Client Need

A Pawnee Nation Needs Assessment identified Pawnee, Oklahoma, as one of the state’s hardest hit rural regions by opioid addiction, suicide and accessible medical care. Due to this, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, a Central Plains Indian Tribe, began planning the development of a healthcare facility that can provide the medical care needed in the area, including psychiatric diagnoses, medication assisted treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, individual counseling, residential substance use disorder treatment, psychiatric (acute/crisis stabilization) and withdrawal management/detox treatment.

As a startup behavioral health center with limited guaranty capacity while serving predominately low-income populations covered by government payment options, this project was not equipped to support traditional debt underwriting, and capital was required to advance the project.

Baker Tilly Capital solution

The Baker Tilly Capital team helped Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma pool capital together from various sources to construct their 22,000-square-foot, 26-bed adult/geriatric inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility. This included $14 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing through Clearinghouse CDFI, $4 million of grants from the USDA and EDA and a $12.4 million USDA guaranteed loan from Native American Bank in order to maximize all funding available allowing the project, which was a five-year endeavor in the making, to proceed.

Results

With our NMTC solutions, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma is able to:

  • Serve 2,040 unique patients annually: Over 75% of them classified as low-income persons, more than 50% Medicaid insured coverage and over 90% of Native American descent.
  • Create 53 permanent jobs: Over 37% filled by low-income persons and over 25% filled by Native Americans.
  • Provide solutions to the needs identified in letters of support provided by the City of Pawnee, Oklahoma Congress and Senate leaders, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, local healthcare groups and area not-for-profits.

The facility serves as a critical referral source for the Tribe’s adjacent primary care center, which otherwise was unable to provide the necessary mental health treatment for a tribal community experiencing a victimization rate of mental illness 2.5 times the rate of Caucasians in Oklahoma. The facility also provides local, accessible treatment for the predominately rural five-county service area, including both native and non-native members, who previously were forced to travel over 40 miles to Tulsa to seek quality behavioral and mental health treatment.

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma partnered with Ascension Recovery Services, an industry leader in developing comprehensive, fully integrated behavioral health systems for vulnerable populations who are uninsured or underinsured, to design the facility’s welcoming, accommodating programming, tailored for the ethnically diverse Tribal community that has not historically had access to treatment.

Watch the story of how collaboration, creativity and commitment came together to make a lasting impact.

For more information on this topic, or to learn how Baker Tilly’s NMTC specialists can help advance your next community improvement project, contact our team.

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Classroom Central's Backpacks & Basics Sponsored by Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas proudly sponsored Classroom Central‘s Backpacks & Basics—an initiative that provided 52,455 students in our communities with essential school supplies.

In a community where 54% of children live below the poverty line, our team helped pack over 52,000 backpacks to support students in our highest-need schools. 

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Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. 

 Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. 

 More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. 

Open Florida Utility Companies, Energy Technology Groups and Community Organizations Team Up To Empower Teens With Hands on Stem-Related Energy Career Information configuration options

Open Florida Utility Companies, Energy Technology Groups and Community Organizations Team Up To Empower Teens With Hands on Stem-Related Energy Career Information configuration options

 

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SPR Strengthens Utility-Scale Leadership by Tripling Capacity with Fourth Advanced Recycling Technology

New technology enhances purity of recycled materials for re-introduction into supply chains

SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SPR (SolarPanelRecycling.com), a leader in the sustainable energy industry and trusted authority on solar recycling, today announced the addition of cutting-edge processing technology to its portfolio, scaling panel processing and accelerating recycling timelines amidst emerging regulations. Alongside this technology addition, SPR is adding a new 50,000 square foot processing plant to its 250,000 square foot North Carolina headquarters campus. The project triples SPR’s North Carolina headquarters capacity from 500,000 to 1.5 million panels annually, on top of an additional 1 million panel capacity at its Texas and Georgia facilities, positioning the company to meet rising demand as solar deployments accelerate across the country.

SPR Strengthens Utility-Scale Leadership by Tripling Capacity with Fourth Advanced Recycling Technology

The integration of SPR’s fourth advanced recycling technology underscores its commitment to supporting the wide variance of manufactured panels, from size and weight to glass composition and beyond. Earlier this year, SPR became the first in the nation to introduce bi-facial panel processing to utility-scale operations, complementing two distinct separation technologies already in use. With the addition of this fourth technology which utilizes thermal separation techniques, SPR reaffirms its R&D leadership and investment towards the highest-quality commodity separation technologies for various panel types. This diverse, multi-technology approach ensures the highest recycling rates across the wide range of solar modules now reaching end of life.

“As the solar industry matures, more panels are reaching end of life just as regulations continue to evolve. At SPR, we are proud to meet this moment with a diversified national portfolio and continued investment, including the addition of this advanced recycling technology operating at utility scale.” stated Brett C. Henderson, CEO of SPR. “These advancements uniquely position us as the nation’s leading solar recycler, delivering both the scale and innovation the market now requires.”

Industry partners welcomed the announcement as a milestone for both compliance and sustainability.

“Our asset owners are facing increasing obligations to responsibly manage end-of-life panels,” said Justin Wright, Executive Vice President of RCI Energy Services, a national leader in utility-scale decommissioning. “SPR’s advanced recycling technology and increased capacity give us confidence that we can meet these requirements cost-effectively while supporting the broader shift to a cleaner, more resilient grid.”

The new processing facility at SPR’s headquarters will add capacity to support asset owners in meeting new solar recycling legislation in North Carolina that becomes effective November 1, 2025. The new law will require decommissioning plans for projects over 2 MW, financial assurances for recycling, facility registration with the NC Department of Environmental Quality, and meeting environmental recovery standards. SPR’s expanded campus, backed by its dedicated in-house compliance team, will provide asset owners with the scale and regulatory expertise needed to meet these obligations quickly and efficiently.

“We are not storing panels or output for future ideas. Our customers know that we are recycling at scale right now, with verifiable consumers of our clean outputs,” added Henderson.

SPR currently operates the largest distributed network of owned and operated solar recycling plants across the U.S., with additional recycling plants opening in 2026, which significantly reduces transportation costs and emissions. Connect at RE+ 2025, booth V10339, to learn more about SPR’s recycling capabilities and how the company supports projects with scalable, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

About SPR (SolarPanelRecycling.com)
SPR is a North Carolina-based company specializing in the recycling and sustainable management of end-of-life solar panels. With a focus on environmental stewardship and technological innovation, SPR offers comprehensive solutions for the recycling of photovoltaic modules, contributing to the advancement of a circular economy in the renewable energy sector.

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Leading Animal Health Organizations Chart a Path Toward a Sustainable Future for Veterinary Medicine

New whitepaper from Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) features environmental sustainability insights for the veterinary profession from Mars Veterinary Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, MWI Animal Health, Virbac Corporation, and Zoetis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today published a new whitepaper, Healthy Planet, Healthy Pets: Toward Sustainability in the Veterinary Profession, focused on environmental sustainability efforts among leading U.S. veterinary groups. Outlining best practices related to waste reduction, pharmaceutical stewardship, energy and water usage, and stakeholder engagement, the whitepaper seeks to inspire industry-wide action to create a more sustainable future for veterinary medicine.

“HABRI is honored to convene leading companies in veterinary medicine to share best practices on environmental sustainability, so we can all learn from one another and embrace shared sustainability goals that strengthen our community and protect the human-animal bond,” said Steven Feldman, president of HABRI. “These leaders are charting the path forward for a more sustainable future for people and pets.”

Veterinarians and pet owners desire—and deserve—greater levels of transparency, action, and accountability regarding environmentally sustainable practices. Sixty-five percent of pet owners want to be informed about efforts their veterinary clinic makes to reduce environmental impactsi, and 76% percent of veterinary staff feel it’s important to know their clinic strives to be environmentally sustainableii.

Created to help meet rising expectations and inspire change, the whitepaper spotlights best practices and outlines future strategies to increase sustainability across the industry – from the exam room to the board room. Contributing companies include Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Mars Veterinary Health, MWI Animal Health, Virbac Corporation, and Zoetis.

“Urgent environmental issues require profession-wide action,” said Margo Mosher, Global Head of Sustainability, Mars Veterinary Health. “Our connected Mars Veterinary Health network is honored to support this publication as a catalyst for stronger industry-wide collaboration, and we hope it inspires meaningful action to address the environmental challenges facing our profession—and the pets and people depending on us.”

The whitepaper spotlights unique projects, programs, and innovations from the contributing companies, many of which clearly demonstrate the business case for sustainability initiatives.

“Efforts towards sustainability are incredibly important as they have the potential to not only cut down on waste, but they can also save veterinary practices valuable time and physical effort,” said Julia Loew, Chief Commercial Officer, MWI.

“Collectively, we are pioneering a new era in the animal health industry by focusing on carbon reduction in our supply chain, utilizing sustainable ingredients and recyclable packaging materials, and driving social impact by creating meaningful opportunities for all people to succeed. At Hill’s, these efforts reflect our dedication to delivering science-led nutrition products that are not only beneficial for pets but also for the planet,” said Yvonne Hsu, president of Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Spotlighted projects include Hill’s new ‘smart’ plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas, a showcase in green building design; Boehringer Ingelheim’s Sustainable Development Excellence (SDX) program which formalized employee efforts with sustainability education through a partnership with the University of Georgia; MWI’s reusable tote program to eliminate single-use cardboard and Styrofoam while reducing the number of deliveries and having a further positive impact on emissions; Mars Veterinary Health piloting a first-of-its-kind anesthetic gas capture technology to help prevent harmful greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere; Virbac’s effort to minimize packaging and thereby reducing cardboard waste by discontinuing the use of individual cardboard displays for toothpaste; and Zoetis’ long-term sustainability strategy Driven to Care, that offers a framework for organizations of any size that want to integrate sustainability goals into business operations.

“Our approach is rooted in our desire to create long-term value for partners and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders so we can accelerate positive impact together,” said Shari Westerfeld, Vice President, U.S. sustainability customer engagement, Zoetis.

“By challenging long-standing practices and embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we’re not only shaping the future of animal health, but also crafting the blueprint for a more sustainable world, together,” said Giovanni Abruzzini, president and CEO, Virbac North America.

While each company’s approach is unique, a set of common themes emerged from the whitepaper collaboration that can help shape the efforts of others in the industry:

  • Leadership from the top
  • Hardwire sustainability into all processes
  • Strong employee engagement
  • Ongoing stakeholder input
  • Best practice sharing

“We believe sustainability initiatives gain momentum through collaboration,” said Kelly Rotkewicz, Executive Director of US Sustainability, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We’ve made our model open and accessible in hopes of inspiring similar efforts in the industry.”

The Healthy Planet, Healthy Pets: Toward Sustainability in the Veterinary Profession whitepaper is available at www.habri.org/sustainability. And a special thank you to Mars Veterinary Health for the collaboration and funding that made this publication possible.

About HABRI
HABRI is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization that funds scientific research on the human health benefits of companion animals; educates people about the important role of pets for personal and public health; advocates for polices to strengthen and grow pet ownership; and plays a key role in convening the pet care community to work together on important issues affecting our shared future. For more information, please visit www.habri.org.

About Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.  

About Cencora
Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our 51,000+ worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Cencora is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #18 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $290 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at cencora.com.

About Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Founded more than 75 years ago, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been committed to providing pets with the best nutrition through extensive research and a scientific understanding of their specific needs. Their team of nearly 200 veterinarians, PhD nutritionists, and food scientists constantly strive to develop innovative solutions for pet health. Hill’s offers a full line of products, including their Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition and Science Diet wellness products, which are available at veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about their products and nutritional philosophy, please visit HillsPet.com.

About Mars Veterinary Health
Mars Veterinary Health is a global division of Mars Petcare dedicated to delivering high-quality pet healthcare in service of its Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. The Mars Veterinary Health family of practices includes nearly 70,000 Associates across North America, Europe, and Asia who are united in delivering high-quality veterinary care when and where pets and their owners need it. As part of a family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience in veterinary services, Mars Veterinary Health makes long-term investments to support its Associates and contribute to the future of veterinary medicine through clinical excellence across its connected care network. Learn more at marsveterinary.com.

About Virbac
At Virbac, we are constantly exploring new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the majority of animal pathologies. We develop care, hygiene and nutrition products to offer complete solutions to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners around the world. Our purpose: advancing the health of animals with those who care for them every day, so we can all live better together.

As of 2024, Virbac boasts 6,400 employees, marking a 16.4% increase from 2023. With sales subsidiaries established in 35 countries, the company achieved 1,397 million in sales, attributing 62% to companion animals and 38% to farm animals. This performance secured our position as the 6th largest veterinary drug manufacturer worldwide, reflecting a 7.5% growth at constant exchange rates and scope compared to the previous year. The company’s global footprint is further solidified by production sites in 12 countries and R&D centers strategically located across 5 continents. For more information, visit www.virbac.com.

About Zoetis
As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock producers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $9.3 billion in 2024 with approximately 13,800 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.

i Deluty, S. B., Scott, D. M., Waugh, S. C., Martin, V. K., McCaw, K. A., Rupert, J. R., … & Duncan, C. G. (2021). Client choice may provide an economic incentive for veterinary practices to invest in sustainable infrastructure and climate change education. Frontiers in Veterinary Science7, 622199.

ii Schiavone, S. C., Smith, S. M., Mazariegos, I., Salomon, M., Webb, T. L., Carpenter, M. J., … & Duncan, C. G. (2022). Environmental sustainability in veterinary medicine: an opportunity for teaching hospitals. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education49(2), 260-266.

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ZwitterCo Launches Evolution Membranes, Transforming Dairy and Food Processing Efficiency

WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZwitterCo, a global leader in membrane solutions for challenging liquid separations, has announced the commercial release of its Evolution membrane product family. These next-generation membranes are engineered to help food, dairy, and biotech processors increase productivity, reduce cleaning costs, and advance sustainability objectives—all without requiring changes to existing systems.

 

In dairy and food processing, every minute counts, but lengthy daily cleanings can consume valuable production time and significantly increase chemical consumption and water demand. Evolution membranes, built with ZwitterCo’s patented zwitterionic chemistry, are anti-fouling and fully recover performance with a simplified cleaning program. This enables processors to clean faster, use fewer chemicals, and reclaim over an hour per day for additional production or other high-value tasks.

“Milk and whey processors often ask, ‘What’s new?’ ZwitterCo Evolution membranes are the answer to that question,” said Jon Goodman, ZwitterCo’s Vice President for Food Processing & Specialties. “Our patented anti-fouling membranes offer a huge step-change in cleanability and performance; this is membrane technology evolving.”

Available in an ultrafiltration membrane for protein concentration (PCM), superfiltration (SF), and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane configurations, Evolution membranes are one-for-one replacements for conventional sanitary spiral membranes. They install easily in existing systems with no hardware changes needed to experience lower operational costs and time savings.

Proven Performance in the Field

Early adopters have demonstrated substantial gains with Evolution RO membranes for concentrating effluent and wastewater in whey processing facilities. These processors eliminated the enzyme step from their cleaning programs, cutting total cleaning costs by more than 50% and reducing water use by over 30%. And they save an hour for every step removed from the cleaning program.

A New Standard for Operational Efficiency and Sustainability

ZwitterCo Evolution membranes are built to give dairy and food process manufacturers more of what they value most: productivity. At the core of the offering is the anti-fouling nature of ZwitterCo technology. This enables both a fundamental shift in how cleaning programs are approached and a more stable flux curve. ZwitterCo Evolution membranes make cleanings faster, easier, and less resource-intensive. And, due to less fouling, Evolution membranes offer a higher average operating flux.

Benefits of Evolution Membranes Include:

  • Greater productivity with a more stable flux curve
  • More production time: Fewer cleaning cycles free up hours of operating time per week.
  • Lower cleaning costs: ZwitterCo Evolution membranes can eliminate costly cleaning program steps. Evolution membranes also significantly reduce chemical, water, and energy use, while minimizing wastewater generation.
  • More sustainable operations: Lower resource consumption and reduced wastewater support corporate sustainability goals.
  • Simple integration: All Evolution elements are direct replacements for standard sanitary spirals; no new CAPEX required.

Flexible Adoption Models

ZwitterCo Evolution membranes are available for a wide range of concentration and fractionation applications in food processing, dairy processing, bioprocessing, and more, delivering industry-leading efficiency. To make adoption easy and minimize the risk of implementing a new membrane, ZwitterCo offers two sales models tailored to your company’s financial strategy:

  • Purchase: Own your membranes outright — with confidence. Every purchase is backed by the strongest warranty in the industry for long-term reliability and peace of mind.
  • Subscription: Experience the value of ZwitterCo membranes with a low up-front cost and a process guarantee in which ZwitterCo is responsible for membrane replacements. Our novel subscription model is designed for ease and cost predictability, with built-in performance assurance.

About ZwitterCo

ZwitterCo is the global leader in membrane solutions for challenging separations, helping industries treat complex wastewater, purify water for reuse, and maximize efficiency in food processing applications. The company leverages its breakthrough zwitterionic chemistry to build membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance, overcoming the longest-standing limitation with conventional filtration. Manufacturers in more than 20 countries across food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors rely on ZwitterCo’s membrane solutions to achieve their most ambitious sustainability and growth targets.

Media Contact: Christy Harner, VP of Marketing, charner@zwitterco.com

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The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO's Perspective

Watch Season 5 Episode 6: The ROI of Sustainability – A CFO’s Perspective

The intersection of finance and sustainability is dynamic and full of opportunity. Far from existing in separate lanes, the two are increasingly intertwined, working together to fuel growth, spark innovation and create lasting value. 

Economic sustainability and environmental sustainability

At its core, sustainability isn’t a trade-off against profitability; it’s a powerful driver of it. With the right investments, businesses can strengthen their bottom line while delivering benefits that extend to shareholders, society and the planet. 

In this episode, we speak to Chris Kuehn, Chief Financial Officer at Trane Technologies, and Erin Garrity, Services Account Manager, Trane.  

We take a deep dive into sustainability from the perspective of a CFO. Chris talks about the powerful venn diagram of sustainability, finance and technology; the secret sauce for company growth and how to pitch big ideas to a CFO. 

Hosts:
Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader EMEA, Trane Technologies
Scott Tew, Vice President Sustainability and Managing Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Trane Technologies

Guests:
Chris Kuehn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Trane Technologies
Erin Garrity, Services Account Manager, Trane

About Healthy Spaces

Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.

This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.

Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms:

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How are you making an impact? What sustainable innovation do you think will change the world?

Share your story with us and learn more about the Healthy Spaces Podcast.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This episode contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, which are statements that are not historical facts, including statements that relate to our investment strategy, our capital allocation strategy, our outlook on the markets in which we operate, innovations to our products and services, our sustainability initiatives and the  anticipated impact of these initiatives. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Epson and The Photo Managers Champion September Save Your Photos Month

Easy-to-Use Tech and Online Series Support Month-Long Campaign to Help Families Preserve Irreplaceable Memories 

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Photographs are priceless links to our history, capturing moments and stories that, once lost, can never be replaced. Although photos today are primarily digital, most households keep decades’ worth of printed photographs stored in boxes and albums tucked away. Unfortunately, these photos are susceptible to the elements, as well as unexpected disasters, putting them at risk. This September, Epson has teamed up with The Photo Managers to support Save Your Photos Month, underscoring the importance of digitizing photos and helping families undertake the task of preserving what’s priceless to prepare for unforeseen events. 

Epson and The Photo Managers highlight the importance of digitizing irreplaceable photo during Save Your Photos Month

“We started Save Your Photos Month as a way to help families protect meaningful memories before it’s too late,” said Cathi Nelson, CEO, The Photo Managers. “Photos tell the stories of our lives, and through free educational classes and resources, and today’s easy-to-use, at-home scanning solutions like the FastFoto®, it’s never been simpler to safeguard and digitally preserve these meaningful memories.”

Save Your Photos Month brings together organizations and families to provide support and preservation tips and recommendations to digitize photo collections. All photo collections require time and attention to protect and preserve them, making them accessible to family worldwide and protected from the elements. In today’s modern age, digitizing these collections has become less daunting and more accessible through organizations and modern technology, with efficient at-home scanning solutions.

Throughout Save Your Photos Month, The Photo Managers will be incorporating Epson scanning technology, including the FastFoto, in its tutorials and YouTube events detailing best practices for the easy-to-use, at-home scanning solution. Engineered to streamline the photo archiving process, FastFoto, the world’s fastest personal photo scanner,1 can quickly scan thousands of photos, up to 36 photos per batch, as fast as one photo per second.2 FastFoto also makes it easy to remember loved ones’ handwriting by capturing both front and back of the photos. With intelligent file organization tools and the Easy Auto-Upload feature, FastFoto makes it simple to organize and upload images to cloud services such as Dropbox® and Google Drive,™4 helping to preserve photos for generations and share photos with family worldwide.

“Save Your Photos Month is an important reminder of those memories that matter most,” said Stacey Tieu, product manager, retail scanners, Epson America, Inc. “In today’s digital age, it’s easy to forget about those irreplaceable photos, stored in albums and displayed on the wall. This month raises awareness about the importance of protecting printed photographs and sharing information about tools and resources for safeguarding memories for generations to come.”

Throughout the month of September, The Photo Managers will be hosting a free global event to help families organize, digitize, and safeguard their most cherished memories. The educational series will include:

  • YouTube Live Events: Twice-weekly conversations on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. ET with expert photo organizers, including a step-by-step guide to restoring photos damaged by fire or water.  Epson will be sharing information on the FastFoto during The Photo Managers YouTube Live, “Essential Tools for Photo Preservation: Digitizing, Organizing & Restoring Your Memories,” on October 2, at 11 a.m. PT.
  • Memory Keepers Live Summit: The first-ever Save Your Photos Month Live Summit provides a deeper learning experience for attendees. Featuring engaging guest speakers, how-to tutorials for digitizing photos with the FastFoto, a range of prizes, and a dynamic MC, this live, interactive one-day event will be held on September 27 with a percentage of proceeds being donated to the Weather Resilience Fund, supporting local preparedness and recovery efforts.
  • Disaster Recovery Summit: A free virtual event for photo professionals that will include expert archivists offering an in-depth look at disaster recovery and preparedness.

For more information about Save Your Photos Month, and to register for events with The Photo Managers visit www.saveyourphotos.org. For more information on the FastFoto visit www.epson.com/fastfoto.

About The Photo Managers 
The Photo Managers is the global leader in training and supporting professionals dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses organize, preserve, and share their most cherished memories.  Committed to empowering its members, The Photo Managers supports member businesses by providing the tools and education to help deliver expert services customized to meet clients’ unique needs, including photo organizing, digitization, archiving, and storytelling. The Photo Manager certified members offer clients peace of mind, knowing their priceless photos and videos are securely organized, to create meaningful gifts or legacy projects, and to simplify managing digital and physical photo collections. To learn more, visit https://thephotomanagers.com.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

1As compared to other personal/consumer photo scanners, generally defined as photo scanners priced under $1,000 USD (MSRP).
2 Based on average speed from start of scan to end of feeding, scanning thirty-six 4″ x 6″ photos at 300 dpi in landscape orientation. Results may vary based on processor speed, memory, and operating system of the connected computer.
3 Internet connection and active Dropbox or Google Drive account required.

EPSON and FastFoto are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2025 Epson America, Inc.

 

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Driving the Green Supply Chain: Apacer Launches Fully Lead-free SSD & CoreEnergy

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global digital storage leader Apacer (TWSE: 8271) today announced the launch of the industry’s first Fully Lead-free SSD, the PV250-M280, taking the lead in addressing opportunities in the green supply chain as the EU’s RoHS exemptions near expiration. At the same time, Apacer unveiled its CoreEnergy power regulation technology, further aligning with global energy-saving and carbon-reduction trends, and enabling clients to gain an early advantage in sustainable development.

Fully Lead-free SSD – Proactively Complying with EU Regulations

The PV250-M280 is designed to mitigate future risks associated with the expiration of EU RoHS exemptions. By adopting fully lead-free resistors and utilizing low-temperature solder paste combined with underfill technology in the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) process, the SSD not only meets green product standards but also ensures outstanding performance and reliability. Additionally, it contributes to energy conservation, reduced power consumption, and lower material costs—providing enterprises with a sustainable upgrade option.

CoreEnergy – Application-Aware SSD Power Management

With the rising demand for storage solutions that deliver both high performance and energy efficiency, Apacer’s CoreEnergy introduces multiple preset energy modes through a hardware–software co-design. These modes allow users to select the optimal setting based on their application requirements, effectively reducing power consumption and preventing SSD overheating. CoreEnergy ensures reliable, continuous operation in fan-less devices, battery-powered systems, and 24/7 environments, addressing the critical need for energy-efficient storage across industries.

Apacer CEO C.K. Chang stated: Our mission is sustainable storage that combines compliance with innovation. Lead-free DRAM and SSD, along with CoreEnergy, ensure high performance with energy efficiency.”

Strengthening ESG Commitments

Apacer’s Fully Lead-free product portfolio now extends from DDR5 to SSDs, further integrated with its Core technologies—including power regulation, voltage stabilization, and snapshot backup—to comprehensively support ESG and sustainability goals. Chang emphasized:“In response to the global decarbonization movement, we are committed to embedding green innovation into our products and technologies, helping our customers prepare early for sustainable opportunities, and shaping a more eco-friendly future together.”

About Apacer

Founded in 1997, Apacer (TWSE:8271) is a leading global digital storage brand with comprehensive R&D, design, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities. With years of accumulated patented digital storage technology and deep successful R&D experience, Apacer provides a competitive range of customized products and services. Our product lines are diversified, covering solutions for memory modules, industrial SSDs, consumer digital storage products and Internet of Things integrated applications.

Apacer is devoted to implementing our core value “Becoming Better Partners:” we deliver on our promises, strive for constant improvement, and develop solutions that are mutually beneficial for us and our customers. We continually create innovative, diversified storage solutions and hardware/software integration services for various industries. We endeavor to become a better partner in the industrial ecosystem and deliver substantial benefits to all stakeholders.

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Envision Energy Makes Landmark Entry into Turkey with 232MW Wind Project in Partnership with Yildizlar Group

IZMIR, Turkey, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced during the Turkish Wind Energy Congress (TWEC) that it will partner with ERN Holding & Yildizlar Group, one of Turkey’s largest wind and storage developers, on a 232MW wind power project in Karaman. This marks Envision’s first wind power project in Turkey, representing a significant milestone in the company’s global clean energy journey.

Envision Energy Enters Turkey with 232MW Wind Project in Partnership with Yildizlar Group

Leveraging its cutting-edge technologies and proven global project execution, Envision will support Turkey in optimizing its energy mix and achieving carbon neutrality targets. The collaboration establishes a solid foundation for Envision’s long-term involvement in Turkey’s energy transition while setting a benchmark for the company’s expansion across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Turkey plays a pivotal role in the global energy landscape with its strategic position as a bridge between Eastern Europe and Central Asia.” said Kane Xu, Senior Vice President and President of International Product Lines at Envision Energy. “Our partnership with Yildizlar is not only a breakthrough in a new market, but also a key step in executing Envision’s global strategy. Together, we will accelerate the clean energy transition in Turkey and beyond, driving energy diversification and advancing net zero ambitions across the region.”

Mufit Eren, Chairman of Yildizlar, said: “Envision Energy has demonstrated exceptional reliability and vision, making them a truly valuable partner for Turkey. This milestone is not only a business success, but also a reflection of our shared responsibility to strengthen Turkey’s energy independence and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. As Yildizlar, we remain deeply committed to serving our nation, and together with Envision, we will continue to build projects that bring long-term value to our people and our homeland.”

According to Turkish Wind Energy Association, Turkey has a market potential of 30 GW of wind power by 2035. As of May 2025, the country had already installed over 13GW, supplying more than 11% of its electricity demand. Wind power is rapidly gaining prominence within Turkey’s renewable energy mix, driven by the government’s ambitious targets. Envision Energy is supporting this growth by bringing cutting-edge wind turbine technology and global project expertise. Through its partnership with ERN Holding & Yıldızlar Group, Envision helps Turkey progress toward its 2035 wind targets while introducing international best practices to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of its clean energy transition.

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