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From an early age, Wyatt Gaines knew he wanted to serve. Growing up in a family with a proud military tradition, he admired the sense of purpose and discipline that came with wearing the uniform. 

“I come from a family with a strong military background — my father, grandfather, and uncle all served — so joining the military was always part of my plan after high school,” he said. “This decision would not only carry on my family’s legacy but align with my long-term career goals.”

Gaines joined the U.S. Army in 2014, focusing on network support and administration. Over more than 11 years, he built technical expertise and leadership through assignments in Ft. Hood, Washington, D.C., Iraq, and Germany, experiences that continue to guide his work today.

“I was drawn to the information technology field as a way to support national defense and prepare for life beyond the military,” he said. “My Army experience delivered exactly that. The Army sharpened my skills and strengthened my ability to adapt and lead under pressure.”

One of his key responsibilities was serving as an alternate communication security (COMSEC) account manager, overseeing cryptographic materials and ensuring compliance during multiple inspections, all completed without deficiencies.

As he neared the end of his active-duty service, Gaines looked for a way to transition into fulfilling civilian work. He found that path through CACI’s Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Internship Program, which connects service members with hands-on experience in corporate environments before military separation. The company has proudly served as a DoD-approved SkillBridge sponsor for six years, with 65% of all interns converting to CACI employees upon separation. 

“SkillBridge played a critical role in helping me decide where to begin my civilian career after the Army,” Gaines said. “CACI’s mentorship and firsthand understanding of the transition process were instrumental in helping me navigate the shift while continuing to serve a meaningful mission.”

After completing the program, Gaines joined CACI full time as a Network Administrator. Now two months into his role, he continues to apply the same focus and problem-solving mindset that defined his time in uniform.

“The experience I gained with routing and switching in the Army is something I apply daily in my work,” he shared. “This practical knowledge allows me to quickly address complex technical challenges and ensure systems are operating efficiently.”

The same commitment to purpose that inspired Gaines to serve continues to shape his work today. His military background fostered a deep respect for teamwork and shared mission — qualities reflected throughout CACI’s culture.

“This sense of collective responsibility and trust in one another continues to be integral in my role at CACI,” he said. “With the end goal front and center, I feel empowered to work as part of a team and support the company’s efforts to expand the limits of national security,” he said. 

CACI proudly supports thousands of veterans like Gaines as they transition to civilian careers and connects them with opportunities in fields closely aligned with their military occupational specialties. Continue your mission with CACI’s nearly 40% veteran and military-affiliated workforce.

About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Media Relations and Digital Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

From an early age, Wyatt Gaines knew he wanted to serve. Growing up in a family with a proud military tradition, he admired the sense of purpose and discipline that came with wearing the uniform. 

“I come from a family with a strong military background — my father, grandfather, and uncle all served — so joining the military was always part of my plan after high school,” he said. “This decision would not only carry on my family’s legacy but align with my long-term career goals.”

Gaines joined the U.S. Army in 2014, focusing on network support and administration. Over more than 11 years, he built technical expertise and leadership through assignments in Ft. Hood, Washington, D.C., Iraq, and Germany, experiences that continue to guide his work today.

“I was drawn to the information technology field as a way to support national defense and prepare for life beyond the military,” he said. “My Army experience delivered exactly that. The Army sharpened my skills and strengthened my ability to adapt and lead under pressure.”

One of his key responsibilities was serving as an alternate communication security (COMSEC) account manager, overseeing cryptographic materials and ensuring compliance during multiple inspections, all completed without deficiencies.

As he neared the end of his active-duty service, Gaines looked for a way to transition into fulfilling civilian work. He found that path through CACI’s Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Internship Program, which connects service members with hands-on experience in corporate environments before military separation. The company has proudly served as a DoD-approved SkillBridge sponsor for six years, with 65% of all interns converting to CACI employees upon separation. 

“SkillBridge played a critical role in helping me decide where to begin my civilian career after the Army,” Gaines said. “CACI’s mentorship and firsthand understanding of the transition process were instrumental in helping me navigate the shift while continuing to serve a meaningful mission.”

After completing the program, Gaines joined CACI full time as a Network Administrator. Now two months into his role, he continues to apply the same focus and problem-solving mindset that defined his time in uniform.

“The experience I gained with routing and switching in the Army is something I apply daily in my work,” he shared. “This practical knowledge allows me to quickly address complex technical challenges and ensure systems are operating efficiently.”

The same commitment to purpose that inspired Gaines to serve continues to shape his work today. His military background fostered a deep respect for teamwork and shared mission — qualities reflected throughout CACI’s culture.

“This sense of collective responsibility and trust in one another continues to be integral in my role at CACI,” he said. “With the end goal front and center, I feel empowered to work as part of a team and support the company’s efforts to expand the limits of national security,” he said. 

CACI proudly supports thousands of veterans like Gaines as they transition to civilian careers and connects them with opportunities in fields closely aligned with their military occupational specialties. Continue your mission with CACI’s nearly 40% veteran and military-affiliated workforce.

About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Media Relations and Digital Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

From an early age, Wyatt Gaines knew he wanted to serve. Growing up in a family with a proud military tradition, he admired the sense of purpose and discipline that came with wearing the uniform. 

“I come from a family with a strong military background — my father, grandfather, and uncle all served — so joining the military was always part of my plan after high school,” he said. “This decision would not only carry on my family’s legacy but align with my long-term career goals.”

Gaines joined the U.S. Army in 2014, focusing on network support and administration. Over more than 11 years, he built technical expertise and leadership through assignments in Ft. Hood, Washington, D.C., Iraq, and Germany, experiences that continue to guide his work today.

“I was drawn to the information technology field as a way to support national defense and prepare for life beyond the military,” he said. “My Army experience delivered exactly that. The Army sharpened my skills and strengthened my ability to adapt and lead under pressure.”

One of his key responsibilities was serving as an alternate communication security (COMSEC) account manager, overseeing cryptographic materials and ensuring compliance during multiple inspections, all completed without deficiencies.

As he neared the end of his active-duty service, Gaines looked for a way to transition into fulfilling civilian work. He found that path through CACI’s Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Internship Program, which connects service members with hands-on experience in corporate environments before military separation. The company has proudly served as a DoD-approved SkillBridge sponsor for six years, with 65% of all interns converting to CACI employees upon separation. 

“SkillBridge played a critical role in helping me decide where to begin my civilian career after the Army,” Gaines said. “CACI’s mentorship and firsthand understanding of the transition process were instrumental in helping me navigate the shift while continuing to serve a meaningful mission.”

After completing the program, Gaines joined CACI full time as a Network Administrator. Now two months into his role, he continues to apply the same focus and problem-solving mindset that defined his time in uniform.

“The experience I gained with routing and switching in the Army is something I apply daily in my work,” he shared. “This practical knowledge allows me to quickly address complex technical challenges and ensure systems are operating efficiently.”

The same commitment to purpose that inspired Gaines to serve continues to shape his work today. His military background fostered a deep respect for teamwork and shared mission — qualities reflected throughout CACI’s culture.

“This sense of collective responsibility and trust in one another continues to be integral in my role at CACI,” he said. “With the end goal front and center, I feel empowered to work as part of a team and support the company’s efforts to expand the limits of national security,” he said. 

CACI proudly supports thousands of veterans like Gaines as they transition to civilian careers and connects them with opportunities in fields closely aligned with their military occupational specialties. Continue your mission with CACI’s nearly 40% veteran and military-affiliated workforce.

About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 25,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Corporate Communications and Media:
Lauren Presti
Executive Director, Media Relations and Digital Communications
(703) 434-5037, lauren.presti@caci.com

New guidance aims to balance data transparency with practicality and reduce burden on manufacturers

Between January and June 2025, Cascale worked with the Higg FEM Strategic Council and engaged industry stakeholders and all member categories — manufacturers, brands, and retailers — to develop the Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting, shared with members for feedback during the 2025 Annual Meeting and now available as a publication on Cascale’s website.

The Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting, reflects the growing recognition that while environmental data and disclosure are vital for progress, the industry must also ensure reporting is efficient, purposeful, and actionable. The goal is to strike a balance — collecting the right data at the right frequency to drive measurable impact without unnecessary burdens on manufacturers.

Critically, Cascale recommends that more-than-annual environmental impact reporting should remain the exception rather than the rule. Each request for more frequent reporting should be supported by a clear business or sustainability objective, and only under the following conditions:

• No more than quarterly reporting and verification frequency: To minimize audit fatigue and maintain data integrity, organizations should not request impact data or data verification from facilities more than once per quarter, with on-site verification limited to once per year.
• Only greenhouse gas emissions from energy use, water consumption, and shipped volumes metrics: Evidence shows that more frequent reporting is useful for metrics like greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and water consumption. For other metrics, annual reporting is generally sufficient.
• Only for facilities with which the buyer has a reasonable and explicit purpose in knowing the impact at a frequent cadence: Because circumstances vary, this can’t be defined for every situation, and is tied to mutual understanding of more frequent reporting by both parties.

This approach ensures credible, efficient reporting while maintaining data integrity and minimizing audit fatigue; however, Cascale will continue to review opportunities to expand more frequent reporting to additional metrics in consultation with members.

Recommendations presented in the Principles on the Frequency of Environmental Data Reporting will be integrated into the continued evolution of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), Cascale’s governance process, and member guidance. Following the recent release of Higg FEM 2025, Cascale will review and update the publication in tandem with the next annual Higg FEM update, planned for Q4 2026. By aligning the industry around these reporting principles, Cascale aims to create a more consistent approach to data reporting — one that supports credible insights, avoids duplication, and reduces unnecessary burden on facilities, while reflecting the evolving needs of members and the wider industry.

Previously published by PackagingDive

Fifteen years ago, many food and beverage cartons ended up in the trash. At the time, most recycling programs didn’t accept them, consumers didn’t know if they could recycle them and end markets didn’t recognize the value in the recovered material.

That’s changed. Most households across the U.S. now have access to food and beverage carton recycling, either at the curb or at recycling drop-off collection sites. An industry group helped to orchestrate stronger end markets, upgraded sorting technology and education to make carton recycling access available to the majority of the population. What started as a small project soon became a model for progress in the recycling industry.

Continue reading here.

 We’re excited to bring you an inside peek into the state of EHS in Latin America. In this conversation, recorded live at our Associates meeting in Costa Rica, we explore what our experts see as the most important points for companies to understand if they operate or do business in their country or across the region. The Latin America region continues to play an increasingly vital role on the global stage — from powering supply chains and producing essential food and agricultural products to driving innovation in renewable energy. Understanding the local environmental, health, safety, and sustainability landscape has never been more important for global businesses.

Listen now on: 

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

With local insights from our experts across the region, in this bonus episode each answers the question: What’s most important for businesses to know about EHS in your country?

Hear from: 
– Noah Koolik, VP of Business Development, IEMS Americas
– Miguel Ego Aguirre, Environmental Consultant, EAS
– Jose Dengo, Partner, CDG Environmental Advisors
– Hilton Lucio, CEO, Antea Brasil
– Ivan Angel, Environmental Senior Consultant, CAO Consultores