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Beko Europe Champions Hidden Innovations on Smart Home Day

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Invisible’ innovations that maximise energy and cost savings while enhancing everyday well-being

Beko Europe continuously focusing
on innovations that make a difference in people’s everyday lives
Energy optimisation, long-life engineering, and predictive maintenance features at the core of Beko’s range of connected appliances
HomeWhiz®, powered by AI and real-time data, transforms consumer experience into a more sustainable and adapted way of smart living

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Smart Home Day, a global initiative which recognises the innovations and technologies that are transforming homes around the world into intelligent, interconnected living spaces, Beko Europe – one of the leading companies in the global home appliances industry draws attention to its range of connected appliances and their power to sustainably transform how we live.

Circular design, long-life engineering, and intuitive, human-centric technology help users mitigate rising energy costs while enhancing their well-being through personalised convenience. Beko’s connected appliances turn sustainability into everyday savings through energy optimisation, long-life engineering, and predictive maintenance features, while HomeWhiz® makes smart living accessible for all combining sustainable performance with intelligent comfort.

“Smart Home Day is a moment for our industry to take stock of the work we do for our consumers. At Beko Europe, we focus on innovations that genuinely make a difference in people’s everyday lives.” said Akın Garzanlı, CEO of Beko Europe. “HomeWhiz reflects this approach by connecting our products through technology that helps consumers manage their homes more efficiently, reduce energy use, and make sustainable living a simple, natural part of daily life. This Smart Home Day, we are proud to champion the hidden innovations.”

HomeWhiz®, the central smart home platform for Beko Europe’s brands, adapts to consumers’ habits and provides personalised insights on energy and water management. Powered by AI and real-time data, it helps optimise performance and efficiency while enhancing well-being through human-centric intelligent technology. With water and energy management, predictive maintenance, adaptive features, remote software updates, and an AI Voice Assistant, HomeWhiz^@ enables appliances that learn, improve, and support long-term reliability.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, consumers are seeking reliability and efficiency from their home appliances. HomeWhiz’s^@predictive maintenance flags minor issues in products before the issues escalate into damaged products that need replaced, limiting the need for costly fixes to faulty machines. A quiet, behind the scenes feature that puts consumers at ease.

Beko Europe’s commitment to smart home innovation goes also through the intelligent laundry range across different brands, which demonstrates how unseen technologies can quietly transform everyday routines.

Combining AI-driven adaptability with superior energy efficiency, Whirlpool’s SenseWash and AdaptiveWash technologies take the complexity out of laundry care. SenseWash’s intelligent sensors senses textile type, dirt level, and load size, then adjusts the wash automatically. Connected through the intuitive HomeWhiz® app, the appliances learn from every wash, offering increasingly personalised performance through AdaptiveWash. Focusing on well-being through personalized convenience and human-centric intelligent technology, the brand offers predictive maintenance, adaptive features across different categories, as well as remote software updates and an AI Voice Assistant, enabling consumers to enjoy products that continuously improve, learn, and respond to their needs while maintaining long-term reliability and performance.

The energy and water management feature in the HomeWhiz® app tracks appliance performance and turns complex data into simple, actionable insights. It helps consumers see not just how much energy and water they use, but why – by revealing patterns that shape daily habits. With EnergySpin cutting consumption by up to 35%^[1] versus the brand’s standard models, Beko demonstrates how smart living combines efficiency and reliability, empowering consumers to live sustainably without compromise.

ABOUT BEKO EUROPE

Beko Europe is a leading home appliance company dedicated to improving the lives of its consumers through a diverse range of innovative and sustainable products and solutions. It is 75% owned by Beko B.V. and 25% owned by Whirlpool Corporation. As part of Beko, recognized as the “Number 1 Home Appliances Company in Europe,”* Beko Europe offers a portfolio of 16 brands (Beko, Whirlpool**, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston**, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Bauknecht, ElektraBregenz, Privileg, Flavel, Altus, Ignis, Polar) that provide quality appliances to millions of households across the region. Building on its parent company’s 70-year legacy of innovation, Beko Europe promotes sustainability in the home through advanced technology, skilled human resources, and strong manufacturing capabilities. Its people-centric design approach integrates functionality, sustainability, and appealing design. Aligned with the Paris Agreement and the Science-Based Targets initiative, Beko Europe supports its parent company’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The parent company’s dedication to sustainability is globally recognized, as evidenced by its highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the sixth consecutive year (based on the results dated 22 November 2024) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.*** Beko has been recognized as the 17th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’

www.bekoeurope.com

*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Appliances 2025 edition, Beko Corp, Large Appliances as per “Major Appliances”, GBO, retail volume, 2024 data.

**Licensee limited to certain jurisdictions.

***The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko.

[1] In addition to the Eco 40-60 program (declaration program) the energy consumption of Cottons, Synthetics, Xpress/Super Express, Delicates, Mix, Handwash, Wool, Darkcare, and Outdoor/Sports programs is up to 35% less compared to the Beko WTV 9636 XS0 washing machine, without compromising washing performance. EnergySpin is also available in Coldwash, 20°C, Drum Clean, and Downloaded programs.

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From Ideas to Impact: Cox Cleantech Accelerator Startups Deliver Cutting-Edge Climate Solutions at Atlanta Showcase

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Enterprises, gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub hosted the inaugural Cox Cleantech Accelerator LIVE on October 30, showcasing 10 leading startups at the forefront of environmental innovation. Each one has a goal to make the world cleaner while also positively impacting their customers’ bottom line. The Atlanta showcase connected early-stage companies with investors, business leaders and industry partners committed to scaling sustainable solutions.

“At Cox, our goal is not just to support individual companies but to build an ecosystem that drives long-term, scalable solutions to climate change,” said Jack Semrau, Atlanta Venture Ecosystem lead at Cox Enterprises. “Events like Cox Cleantech Accelerator LIVE give investors the opportunity to engage directly with founders who are creating technologies that will benefit both business and society.”

Cox has made strategic investments over the past decade to support Atlanta as a top tech hub. The company has supported over 400 startups, unlocking thousands of new, fresh ideas while also creating a significant number of jobs.

At the showcase, the different startups displayed their unique approaches to contemporary challenges, including making utility infrastructures more resilient and helping corporations and governments reduce energy usage and produce more reuseable resources.

“Atlanta is becoming a hub for cleantech innovation, and we’re proud to help entrepreneurs tap into this momentum,” said Miguel Granier, managing director of the Cox Cleantech Accelerator. “These startups are tackling critical issues from renewable energy and sustainable transportation to food systems and waste reduction. We’re excited to connect them with the mentorship, network and investment they need to scale.”

Granier led a panel joined by investors Micah Kotch, a partner at Blackhorn Ventures, and Anthony Oni, a managing partner with Elevate Future Fund at Energy Impact Partners. The panel shared insights on energy and cleantech investments, especially as America rebuilds its factories and industries. The group also offered strategic advice for advancing the cleantech momentum in the Atlanta region.

The Cox Cleantech Accelerator is a 12-week program designed to support early-stage cleantech startups. The Accelerator reflects Cox Enterprises’ long-standing commitment to sustainability. Cox has invested over $2B in cleantech businesses and technologies since 2007.By fostering new ventures, Cox is helping to drive both economic growth and environmental impact in Georgia and the Southeast.

In collaboration with gener8tor, a global venture firm and accelerator, and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, the program supports diverse founders while positioning Atlanta as a premier destination for cleantech innovation. The Accelerator’s first two cohorts have attracted startups from across the U.S. and the world. This underscores the region’s growing role as a center for sustainable technology and economic development.

To learn more about the Cox Cleantech Accelerator and the 2025 startups, visit CoxCleantech.com/acceleratorlive25. View a recording of the showcase here.

About Cox Enterprises Cox Enterprises is dedicated to empowering people to build a better future for the next generation. Cox is a leader in the broadband, automotive and media industries, as well as a leading investment platform with strategic positions in emerging technologies driving the future of agriculture, renewable energy and public sector software. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with $23 billion in annual revenues and a proud history of over 125 years. To learn more about Cox and its commitment to its people, planet and communities, visit CoxEnterprises.com.

About gener8tor gener8tor is a global venture ﬁrm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonproﬁts to operate accelerator programs and conferences in more than 45 communities across 25 states and three countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.

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National Institute of Building Sciences to Be Featured on Empowered for Public TV Hosted by Meg Ryan

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is proud to announce its upcoming feature on Empowered, the acclaimed Public TV series hosted by award-winning actress Meg Ryan. The segment will spotlight NIBS’ leadership in advancing building science, resilience, and innovation across the built environment.

As a trusted authority in the industry for over 50 years, NIBS continues to drive impactful change through research, education, and collaboration with government, academia, and private sector partners. The Empowered feature will highlight NIBS’ mission to improve the safety, sustainability, and performance of buildings nationwide, a mission rooted in its founding by the U.S. Congress in 1974. For over 50 years, NIBS has served as a vital interface between government and the private sector, advancing building science and technology to improve the built environment. Through its leadership in developing standards, promoting resilience, and fostering innovation, NIBS continues to shape a safer and more sustainable future for American communities.

“We’re honored to be featured on Empowered and to share our story with a broader audience,” said George Guszcza, President and CEO of NIBS. “This opportunity allows us to showcase the critical work being done to strengthen America’s infrastructure and promote resilient communities.” The feature will include clips from NIBS Board members Nancy Novak and Sandra Benson, who discuss the critical role NIBS plays in shaping the building sciences industry, sharing their perspectives on its impact, leadership, and future direction.

Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, is a nationally distributed educational TV series that features compelling stories shaping the future of society. The show focuses on spotlighting innovative sectors and influential thought leaders, using advanced filming techniques and a unique distribution platform to reach millions of households nationwide.

The Public Television segment begins distribution on November 3, reaching more than 170 participating Public Television stations nationwide. It will air as interstitial programming throughout 2026.

About the National Institute of Building Sciences

Created by an act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations on the impact and improvement of the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.

From shaping industry standards to guiding digital transformation, we empower building professionals, policymakers, and owners to make informed decisions that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. We convene experts across sectors to develop solutions that ensure construction, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness keep pace with evolving challenges.

Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline—it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.

For more information, visit nibs.org or follow @bldgsciences on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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From Curse to Career

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

David Stalls thought the dangerous heart rhythm problem that plagued his health was a curse—until he turned treating it into a new career.

“It’s gotten me to where I am today so I’m actually thankful,” he laughed.

An emergency room nurse in Tennessee, Stalls lived with the chaotic, fluttering heart rhythms of atrial fibrillation (Afib) for years. He knew Afib increased his risk of stroke and heart failure.

“I was in and out of Afib. Mostly out. So I just tried to forget about it. But after a while I couldn’t sleep and I didn’t have enough energy to even play with our kids in the yard,” he said.

The Afib episodes became longer and more severe. Doctors twice shocked his heart back to normal rhythm but the irregular heartbeats soon returned. In the spring of 2016, doctors at the Memphis hospital where he worked performed an ablation using Medtronic cryoablation technology.

Life changing moment

The ablation changed Stalls’ life in more ways than one.

“I hadn’t fully realized just how much Afib had affected me until I started feeling better,” he said. “I could run and play soccer with the kids. I felt great and I still do.”

Doctors told him afterward that the first step in the procedure was to make a digital map of his heart’s electrical activity. They invited him to step out of the ER some time and watch a case. “I floated over to the lab one afternoon and watched from the control room,” he said. “I had no idea what the mappers were doing but it was cool. I remember thinking ‘I can do that.’”

So he did—turning the treatment for his heart problem into his life’s work.

Passionate about helping others

Stalls leveraged his nursing background and a recommendation from a doctor he knew at his hospital and got hired by a Medtronic competitor to become a cardiac mapper. The training took a year.

“It was intense. The hardest training I’ve ever taken,” he said.

Stalls spent the first five years of his mapping career at a Medtronic competitor. He mapped thousands of hearts and worked with dozens of electrophysiologists—including Dr. David Lan, the same EP who performed his ablation in 2016.

”David has mapped at least 100 procedures with me,” said Dr. Lan. “He’s an excellent mapper. He’s passionate about helping people. He’s a very hard worker and he’s always available. I’m very proud of him.”

Technology Leap

In 2024, Stalls began hearing from mapping colleagues about the Medtronic Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System and accompanying Sphere-9™ Catheter. He said word in the industry was the system would “be a game changer,” and the more he heard the more interested he became. He left the competitor, signed on with Medtronic and now maps with the Affera system.

“It’s really amazing. The system is intuitive, smart and simple,” he said. “The physician can insert one catheter (Sphere 9) just one time. It can map, ablate with either radio frequency (RF) or pulsed field ablation (PFA), and verify that we either got it right or have to ablate further. Other systems have to remove the catheter and put in another one for each of those steps. The Affera system is an incredible step forward.”

What do mappers do?

Today, his days start around 7:00 A.M. at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Staff prepares the electrophysiology lab while Stalls sets up his mapping equipment. The first patient is typically in the room by 7:30 A.M.

“Sometimes they ask questions and I can say ‘I’ve been in your shoes,’ and I can share with patients how ablation helped me,” Stalls said. “It’s a nice feeling to be able to help them that way.”

The procedure begins. The electrophysiologist (EP) inserts a catheter into the patient’s groin, navigates it into the heart and they begin “mapping.” Electrodes on the catheter measure the voltage and the electrical activation time on all the tissue they touch, creating a 3D image of the heart’s electrical activity in a rainbow of bright colors. “Each color tells us something. Purple means healthy tissue. Red means not so healthy. And a lot of things in between,” Stalls said.

The EP and mapper work together during the case while the EP identifies spots that require ablation. The procedure can take 45 to 60 minutes, with constant communication back and forth between the EP, the mapper and other members of the team. It’s a relationship built on experience and trust.

“Mappers usually work with a lot of different physicians,” said Dr. Lan. “So they see different techniques and bring that experience to provide the technical knowledge, supporting every physician to treat our patients. There’s a lot of teamwork.”

“The mapper needs to know electrophysiology and the mapping technology inside and out,” Stalls added. “Our job is to advise and consult and focus exclusively on the mapping and ablating technology. Sometimes I’ll see things the EPs don’t because they have to pay attention to several other things during the procedure.”

Hospitals are moving so quickly to the Affera system that some have the technology in place but not enough mappers to operate them. So experienced mappers sometimes travel to fill the void until hundreds of new, permanent mappers come online. Stalls mapped at hospitals in New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Austin, TX and Milwaukee in the last few months. No matter where he goes, he still keeps images from the mapping of his own heart on his phone—a regular reminder of where he’s been, and what’s ahead.

“I’m just really grateful,” he said. “I felt cursed by Afib but it’s turned out to be a blessing. When a patient comes in with Afib and leaves in normal rhythm, it’s just incredibly rewarding to be a part of something like that.”

Interested in becoming a Medtronic mapper? Check out our careers page.

See how this new technology innovation is fueling a hiring boom at Medtronic.

Important Safety Information

Risks may include serious complications and injuries to cardiac and other body structures. The Sphere-9™ catheter and Affera™ mapping and ablation system, PulseSelect™ pulsed field ablation system, and Arctic Front Advance™ over-the-wire balloon catheter should only be used under the supervision of a physician that performs cardiac ablation procedures.

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FedEx Philippines Named Among HR Asia’s Best Workplaces, Bags Three Major Wins

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

MANILA, Philippines, November 3, 2025 /3BL/ – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has been recognized as one of the awardees of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025. Organized by HR Asia, a leading publication for HR professionals across the region, the awards program is judged using HR Asia’s proprietary Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM), which measures employee engagement, workplace culture, and HR practices. In addition, FedEx also received the Sustainable Workplace Award and the Tech Empowerment Award, reinforcing its achievements in sustainability, innovation, and employee well-being.

The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards is one of the region’s most prestigious employer recognition programs. It honors organizations with outstanding HR practices, high levels of employee engagement, and strong workplace cultures. The program attracts participation from Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and top employers across Asia, making the triple win of FedEx a significant achievement in the competitive landscape of corporate excellence.

The Sustainable Workplace Award recognizes organizations that champion long-term employee well-being, promote environmental responsibility, and implement sustainable business practices within their workplace culture. The Tech Empowerment Award celebrates companies that leverage technology to enhance the employee experience, drive innovation, and enable a more connected and agile workforce.

“This triple win is a powerful testament to the dedication of our people and the strength of the FedEx People-Service-Profit philosophy,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director of FedEx Philippines. “Our Purple Promise is to deliver an outstanding FedEx experience at every touchpoint, starting with how we support and care for our team members. These prestigious recognitions inspire us to foster an inclusive workplace culture, accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies that empower our people, and drive sustainable practices that benefit our communities and the environment.”

More than a recognition of workplace excellence, the awards reflect the commitment of FedEx to driving progress for communities and the environment. Its people-first agenda was further recognized at the HR Excellence Awards 2025 Philippines, where FedEx secured Gold in Excellence in Cross-Generational Workforce Management and Leadership Development and Silver in Excellence in Best HR Team (Multinational Company). These distinctions demonstrate the breadth and depth of FedEx’s leadership in human capital development.

To learn more about FedEx solutions, visit the FedEx Philippines website.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

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Mazda Reports October Sales Results

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October sales of 25,161 vehicles; a decrease of 32.6 percent compared to October 2024. Year-to-date sales totaled 344,825 vehicles sold; a decrease of 1.7 percent compared to the same time last year. With 27 selling days in October, compared to the same the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 32.6 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 6,177 vehicles in October, an increase of 2.5 percent compared to October 2024. Year-to-date sales totaled 62,700; an increase of .3 percent compared to the same time last year.

October 2025 sales highlights include:

Second best October sales of CX-50 with 8,351 vehicles sold.

Mazda Canada, Inc., (MCI) reported October sales of 6,815 vehicles, an increase of .1 percent compared to last year. Year-to-date sales totaled 70,832 vehicles sold; an increase of 14.3 percent compared to the same time last year.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported October sales of 9,282 vehicles; an increase of 10 percent compared to last year. Year-to-date sales totaled 84,351 vehicles sold; an increase of 9 percent compared to the same time last year.

About Mazda North American Operations
Proudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at news.mazdausa.com.

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	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	October	October	YOY %	% MTD	October	October	YOY %	% MTD
	2025	2024	Change	DSR	2025	2024	Change	DSR

Mazda3	1,440	3,490	(58.7) %	(58.7) %	24,277	31,558	(23.1) %	(22.8) %
Mazda 3 Sdn	920	2,457	(62.6) %	(62.6) %	17078	18,406	(7.2) %	(6.9) %
Mazda 3 HB	520	1,033	(49.7) %	(49.7) %	7199	13,152	(45.3) %	(45.0) %

Mazda6	0	0	–	–	0	0	–	–

MX-5 Miata	503	911	(44.8) %	(44.8) %	7,802	6,691	16.6 %	17.1 %
MX-5	308	482	(36.1) %	(36.1) %	4130	3,189	29.5 %	30.0 %
MXR	195	429	(54.5) %	(54.5) %	3672	3,502	4.9 %	5.3 %

CX-3	–	0	–	–	–	0	–	–
CX-30	3,390	7,216	(53.0) %	(53.0) %	50537	80,796	(37.5) %	(37.2) %
CX-5	8,981	10,166	(11.7) %	(11.7) %	114769	114,221	0.5 %	0.9 %
CX-9	0	0	–	–	0	4	–	–
CX-50 TTL	8,351	7,771	7.5 %	7.5 %	87,979	66,286	32.7 %	33.2 %
MX-30	0	0	–	–	0	0	–	–
CX-70 TTL	343	2,517	(86.4) %	(86.4) %	12599	7405	70.1 %	–
CX-90 TTL	2,153	5,236	(58.9) %	(58.9) %	46862	43798	7.0 %	7.4 %
CARS	1,943	4,401	(55.9) %	(55.9) %	32,079	38,249	(16.1) %	(15.8) %
TRUCKS	23,218	32,906	(29.4) %	(29.4) %	312,746	312,510	0.1 %	0.5 %

TOTAL	25,161	37,307	(32.6) %	(32.6) %	344,825	350,759	(1.7) %	(1.3) %


*Selling Days	27	27			256	257

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Athens Land Trust Turns Energy Burdens Into Energy Opportunities

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Members of a Georgia-focused funding collaborative recently visited Athens Land Trust (ALT) during a month-long tour of Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants awarded throughout the state. ALT received a two-year, $200,000 grant in 2023-24 to conduct energy efficiency improvements and workforce development programs in previously disinvested neighborhoods in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

The Athens Energy Opportunity project expands on two existing initiatives launched by ALT in the Historic West Broad community; the West Broad Neighborhood Sustainability Project and the Young Urban Builders (YUB) workforce development program.

The West Broad Neighborhood Sustainability Project addresses barriers to low-income and historically disadvantaged communities in accessing energy efficiency, weatherization, and renewable energy benefits. By pursuing this effort in conjunction with capacity building, impacted communities are now poised to take ownership and assume leadership in the direction of current and future opportunities to implement energy efficiency, weatherization, renewable energy, and other services in their neighborhoods. Working with YUB, the implementation of these community improvements have opened pathways to careers for impacted youth in the field of sustainable building, energy efficiency, and solar energy.

The West Broad Sustainability Project was expanded into North Athens and East Athens in 2024 with help from the Drawdown Georgia grant.

YUB is a paid job skills training program for Athens youth between the ages of 16 and 25. The program was started in 2018 as a way to address youth unemployment and perform owner-occupied rehabilitation for community homes. YUB is designed to provide job training and experience while working on community projects and aiding in neighborhood revitalization.

ALT provides land protected in perpetuity, and affordable housing to allow first time homeowners from previously disinvested communities access to their goals for homeownership. In doing so, they are also investing in keeping communities in West Broad, North Athens and East Athens together, and defying patterns of gentrification.

New home clients are not only provided with affordable housing opportunities, they are encouraged and empowered to take action and help other neighbors navigate similar experiences through leadership, education, advocacy and collective action. The new Earthcraft homes that ALT offers in legacy communities are unique and attractive in design, varied in size and top of the line for energy efficiency. Most of all, with the help of federal, state and local grants and rebates that ALT carefully manages, the homes are comfortable and affordable, allowing first time homebuyers to purchase new homes for a fraction of the real cost.

ALT also offers energy efficiency upgrades for existing homes in the same neighborhoods. They help legacy residents protect their land and their homes, and they help retrofit and weatherize existing homes in the same communities where they oversee new builds; however, as they’ve prepared to weatherize older housing stock to help reduce energy burdens, they’ve identified many of the target homes that need significant and costly repairs, outside the scope of ALT’s weatherization grants and budget.

The Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant helped fill this void. Grant dollars were bundled, allowing ALT and its contractors to make repairs for health and safety prior to weatherization. In many cases, this extra boost has made the difference between losing a home and keeping one for legacy residents. Common repairs include flooding, holes in roofs and floors, moldy interiors, rotten support beams, asbestos remediation and more. ALT also helps elderly residents with mobility friendly access features like ramps, and they often add central air and heat systems, where none previously existed.

Community Farming in the Heart of Athens

In addition to housing projects, ALT runs a community agriculture program, right in the heart of the city. Through a conservation easement, they were able to help the Williams family protect their farm into perpetuity, ensuring that it would never be developed. Once the family members were no longer farming the land, they arranged for ALT to run a community farm. Williams Farm is managed by ALT employees, but relies mainly on its Young Urban Farmers (YUF) program and community volunteer groups to complete the day to day tasks. In 2024, Williams Farm produced more than 9,000 lbs of produce that was provided to more than 40 high poverty-risk families identified through the Athens-Clarke County elementary schools.

Challenges for the Future

The pressure for big development continues to surround and slowly encroach on legacy communities in Athens, so the importance of educating citizens on their rights and their collective impact is crucial. With federal funding expected to continue to contract in the near future, ALT is poised to expand their reach for additional funding from foundations, corporate giving and individual giving. With the increased occurrence of extreme weather events, and the number of aging legacy homes in the communities they serve, ALT will need to retrofit many more homes with new electrical upgrades and HVAC systems to combat the effects of extreme heat. They will also need to be prepared to address more water and wind intrusion issues due to inland impacts from tropical storms and hurricanes.

The grant ALT received from Drawdown Georgia was supported by a funding cohort that included The Kendeda Fund, The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation and its Dobbs Fund, The Ray C. Anderson Foundation, The Sapelo Foundation and The Wilbur & Hilda Glenn Family Foundation.

Click here to read a story about Former U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm from the Biden Administration, visiting homes in 2023 in the West Broad community. The resident that she interviewed was Bennie Tillman, one of ALT’s Community Advisory Board members, a legacy resident, and a recipient of repairs and upgrades through the West Broad Sustainability Project, enhanced by the Drawdown Georgia grant.

Watch a video featuring Secretary Granholm and Bennie Tillman here.

About Athens Land Trust

The mission of Athens Land Trust is to improve quality of life for all by preserving, protecting, and strengthening the fabric of the community through education and the stewardship of land for purposes of affordable housing, conservation, agriculture, and economic development. They respond to community-identified needs and build individual and collective power among historically marginalized people.

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Our Military Kids® Celebrates 100,000th Activity Award

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

National nonprofit marks a major milestone — funding 100,000 activities worth $36 million for sports, fine and performing arts, camps, STEM enrichment, and more.

OAKTON, Va., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Our Military Kids^®, a national nonprofit providing activity funding for eligible military children and teens, is celebrating a major milestone this week: 100,000 activity awards worth $36 million given to military children across the country.

To mark this achievement, Our Military Kids is thrilled to introduce 8-year-old Gavin, the 100,000th activity award recipient. During his mother’s National Guard deployment, Gavin is using an Our Military Kids activity award to pay for his hockey fees.

Moved by the impact of receiving his activity award packet — which came not only with a check for hockey, but a personalized award certificate, dog tags, patch, and more — Gavin’s family sent in a video expressing their gratitude:

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“Gavin was over the moon and became very emotional about the award,” his mother told us. “It really does show what this program does for the kids, especially during a vulnerable time in their lives. This activity award was especially helpful during this time of uncertainty with the government shut down and me being overseas. Thank you again so much!”

Since 2004, Our Military Kids has funded a wide range of programs — from soccer, baseball, and art classes to Scouts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and computer coding — helping children explore passions, develop new skills, and create lasting memories despite the challenges of military life.

This milestone has been made possible due to the generosity of Our Military Kids investors and partners, whose dedication continues to light the way for thousands of military families navigating hardship and variability.

Even as Our Military Kids celebrates 100,000 activity awards given, this crucial work is not done. With thousands of families serving and receiving combat-injury care, there are even more children waiting, worrying, and needing a reminder that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

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Our Military Kids stands steadfast in supporting these families for the next 100,000 activities and beyond.

About Our Military Kids^®

Our Military Kids is a national nonprofit offering activity awards for children (ages 1-18) of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, OR Veterans receiving care for combat-related injuries or illnesses. Learn more and apply online at: ourmilitarykids.org

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Peli BioThermal Opens Expanded Allentown, PA Service Center to Support Growing Cold Chain Demands

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Peli BioThermal, the global leader in temperature-controlled packaging solutions, today announced that its newly expanded Allentown, Pennsylvania Service Center is officially open for business. The upgraded facility strengthens the company’s Global Services Network, supporting increased customer demand, new product offerings, and continued innovation in the pharmaceutical cold chain industry.

The Allentown Service Center has relocated to a larger, upgraded facility just 10 miles from its former site, conveniently located near the US Route 22 corridor. The move expands the operation from 63,000 sq. ft. to 90,100 sq. ft., increasing capacity and enhancing service capabilities.

“To us, this new facility represents more than just additional space—it reflects Peli BioThermal’s continued growth, commitment to innovation, and unwavering focus on supporting our customers,” said Sam Herbert, CEO of Peli BioThermal. “We are investing in the future of cold chain logistics to ensure we deliver the flexibility, reliability, and protection our customers need for their life-saving therapies.”

The expanded facility will be formally celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on November 11, 2025, marking another milestone in Peli BioThermal’s ongoing investment in the region and commitment to serving its global customer base.

For more information about Peli BioThermal’s global service network and offerings, visit www.pelibiothermal.com.

About Peli BioThermal

Peli BioThermal is the world’s leading provider of temperature-controlled packaging solutions, serving the global life sciences industry. With a growing network of service centers, Peli BioThermal offers innovative products and services designed to safeguard life-saving medicines across the cold chain.

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Principal Financial Group®: Leadership and Development

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sHq_LoGiNz

Originally published in Principal Financial Group 2024 Sustainability Report

Leadership and development

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education, and professional relationship building.

Our approach

We offer employees a wide array of development opportunities including new hire onboarding and ongoing role-specific training that includes asynchronous and synchronous learning opportunities, simulation and role-play, videos, and e-learning courses.

New leaders in the U.S. experience 20 hours of onboarding related to being an effective and inclusive leader, and we offer numerous ways for leaders to continue to refine their leadership skills over the course of their career.

Employees can engage in learning within a broad range of topics, such as growing technical skills, enabling high-performing teams, and building inclusion and career development capabilities. Employees have access to sessions focused on life skills through our EAP provider.

Short-term growth assignments are also available to learn and apply skills outside their formal role. Additional opportunities exist for role rotations, job shadowing, mentoring, and pursuing further education or skills training.

We also offer a collegiate internship program and a variety of rotational programs for recent graduates.

Leaders provide feedback to employees and engage them in reflection and development planning annually. We promote a culture that encourages employees to reflect on their performance, provide feedback to their peers, and share development recommendations to their managers.

Learn more on our careers site

Our actions and performance in 2024

Progress on our goals

We continue to find ways to expand access to and engagement in the core development programs we offer.

By the end of 2025, we aim to:

Increase overall employee participation in core enterprise learning and development programs by 15%.
Capture and centrally manage engagement data for 100% of our core enterprise learning and development programs in a common location, positioning us to better analyze key business outcomes based on our findings.
Make 50% of core enterprise learning and development programming available in Spanish.
Cross-train facilitators on 50% of core enterprise learning and development programming.

In 2024, we made significant progress toward these goals.

75% of core programming is available in Spanish (exceeding our goal of 50%).
We attained our goal of cross-training facilitators on 50% of our core programming.
We’ve made progress on our goal surrounding learning data. One hundred percent of our core program engagement data is captured, and we’re on track to have the data centrally managed by the end of 2025.
We’re below target for our participation goal in core programming. Participation across all programs decreased an average of 23% in 2024.

We are continuing to market our programs and align them with business and employee priorities to help increase participation in these programs. Additionally, as we enhance our engagement tracking capabilities, we will also refine our targets to ensure they are aligned with the realities of our business and employee needs.

Learning and growth opportunities

In 2024, our employees participated in 92,924 hours of voluntary learning and development, which is equal to about 4.7 hours per employee. Leaders specifically engaged in 13,382 hours of voluntary learning and development in 2024.

In 2024, approximately 162 employees participated in our educational assistance program that offers employees financial assistance with their job-related educational pursuits. In 2024, this totaled over $993,799 in investment by the organization.

We hired 219 interns in 2024 and continued our focus on early and mid-level career opportunities. Our conversion rate for interns to full-time roles was 69%.¹

13,382: hours leaders spent in voluntary learning and development in 2024

We have partnerships with a wide range of organizations, including Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG), Girls Who Invest, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, the Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA), the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), and the International Association of Black Actuaries. These partnerships help us build relationships and educate potential job candidates on the career opportunities available at Principal®.

In 2024, we also piloted a 12-month immersive apprentice program for early career roles, broadening our talent investment among individuals without four-year degrees or experience in financial services. We’re excited by the first few months of the program and look forward to sharing the outcomes after the first cohort completes the program.

In 2024, 96.1% of global employees received a rating as part of an annual performance review process which allows employees and their leaders to reflect on the prior year’s performance, and setting goals for the year ahead.

What’s next

In 2025, our plans include:

Investing in strategic upskilling of employees in the areas of data and AI literacy
Implementing new programming to support talent readiness and succession planning health
Evolving our learning technology and data platforms to improve employee experience and drive better insights into measuring the impact of learning on business results
Increasing the visibility, accessibility, and global reach of learning programming

To learn more, read the Principal Financial Group 2024 Sustainability Report.

Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392.

¹Based on full-time eligibility and offers extended and accepted

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