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October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, invites students in the US and Canada aged 6-17 to enter the TCS goIT Monthly Challenge for October. This month, students are asked to contribute ideas for innovations capable of advancing human health and opportunity by addressing UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to human and environmental health and wellbeing. 

Health and wellbeing enable individuals to perform at their best and are essential for achieving personal and professional success. Since the environment can have such a strong impact on wellness, focusing on clean air, water and green spaces can improve health and happiness as much as reducing stress or improving physical fitness.

With the goIT Monthly Challenge for October, TCS asks students to consider SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, and other SDGs that could advance human or environmental health.

Challenge Prompt: Create a tech-based solution that can help improve health and quality of life for individuals and communities by:

• Fostering physical and mental health
• Caring for the environment
• Promoting inclusive environments where everyone feels supported and valued

To participate, students follow tips found on the goIT Challenge website and use design thinking skills to create and pitch a digital innovation concept, such as a mobile app or a website, which could help advance these goals in their local communities or across the globe. Students are not required to create a functioning innovation but should demonstrate research and knowledge necessary to move the concept from idea to reality.

Participants can present ideas for tech-based solutions that improve health and wellbeing for people or the planet. They can also propose solutions to solve other related problems or propose new ways to ensure access to healthcare and health information. The possibilities are only limited by their imaginations.

How to enter:

1. Adults: Visit https://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG with a student aged 6-17 to learn about the goIT Monthly Challenge, register, and submit entries.
2. Scroll down to get inspired by watching videos related to SDG 16 and considering others, such as SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: ​Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action.
3. Download the judging rubric and presentation template for extra guidance
4. Start researching and inventing!

Pitches submitted by October 31, 2025, will be judged by a volunteer panel of TCS employees, customers and partners. Monthly winners have an automatic head start on their entry in the annual goIT Global Innovator of the Year competition and the chance to earn mentoring and recognition that can be included in resumes and college applications.

* Students must register with a parent, teacher, or guardian.

About Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is a digital transformation and technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce of over 600,000 employees in 55 countries and 180 service delivery centres across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients – helping them emerge as perpetually adaptive enterprises. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to Artificial Intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. For more information, visit www.tcs.com

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October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Medtronic plc, a global healthcare technology leader, has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Impact Report, “Unlocking the future of health,” detailing progress toward its impact goals. A landmark year for the company’s impact journey, Medtronic not only achieved but also exceeded its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity target in FY25, reducing emissions by 60% versus a 50% target. This was made possible, in part, through sourcing 50% of energy from renewable and alternative sources.

“For over 75 years, we have been driven by a pioneering spirit; that same spirit continues to shape our future,” said Geoff Martha, Medtronic chairman and CEO. “It’s what pushes us to improve people’s health through cutting-edge innovations. It’s also what motivates us to minimize our environmental footprint and support the employees and partners that make our business possible.”

The Medtronic FY25 Impact Report details the following notable achievements:

Patients: Driving innovation to improve health outcomes and expand access

Reinforcing its commitment to put patients first and elevate standards of care, Medtronic seeks to transform patient experiences by making them more personalized, connected, and accessible. In FY25, the company:

• Expanded access and affordability by serving more than 79 million patients, raising the goal to serve 82 million patients in FY26.
• Exceeded product quality goal by implementing key design changes in selected products and maintaining a focus on product safety, which resulted in a 34% reduction in aggregate product complaints in FY25, surpassing our goal of 10%.
• Advanced product innovation, surpassing its commitment to flow 20% of revenue from new products and therapies¹ to R&D innovation.
• Alleviated the healthcare practitioner shortfall, training over 1.15 million healthcare professionals over the past three years to support better patient outcomes, toward a goal of 1.2 million by FY26.
• Improved outcomes through more inclusive solutions. To address disparities in pulse oximetry readings, which can overestimate oxygen levels in patients with darker skin, Medtronic opened a clinical physiology lab in Denver, completed four premarket trials, and educated 17,000 clinicians on how skin pigmentation affects readings.

People: Breaking down barriers for our employees and communities

Medtronic strives to support employee health, well-being, and growth while improving the lives of people in local communities. In FY25, the company:

• Inspired future generations with the launch of Medtronic Spark, a global ten-year initiative to get one million students from low-income households into health tech careers, helping address emerging industry talent shortages.
• Built a more inclusive supplier network, supporting 17,476 jobs in FY25 through small and diverse supplier spend and delivering $2.2 billion in total economic impact.²
• Supported lasting community impact with a $103 million FY25 contribution from Medtronic and Medtronic Foundation through cash contributions and grants, product donations, and employee volunteering and giving.

Planet: Reducing the impact of products and operations

Medtronic is committed to reducing emissions, responsibly using resources, and innovating products for a smaller environmental footprint. In FY25, the company:

• Continued pursuing science-based climate goals with an ongoing aim to achieve net carbon neutrality in its own operations by FY30 and net zero by 2045. In FY25, the company’s near-term goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming their strategic alignment with climate science.
• Achieved target of 20% energy intensity reduction and set a new FY30 target of a 35% reduction versus a FY20 baseline.
• Exceeded targets to reduce waste intensity and water use, reaching 21% and 19% reductions respectively, and is now raising its ambitions with FY30 targets of a 40% decrease for waste intensity and a 30% decrease for water use (versus FY20).
• Surpassed packaging weight reduction goal, achieving a 48% reduction in packaging weight for four high-volume product families, significantly beyond its 25% aim, and is now targeting a 25% weight reduction for another 20 high-volume products by FY30.
• Delivered a trusted quality, circular product — the Nellcor™ pulse oximetry solution — which offers a recycling and reprocessing program. In FY25, Medtronic provided this program to over 1,000 U.S. hospitals, diverting over 474,000 pounds from landfill and producing approximately four million reprocessed sensors.

Standards and framework alignment

The Medtronic 2025 Impact Report reflects the company’s key impact topics in alignment with leading reporting frameworks and standards, including the Global Sustainability Standards Board’s (GSSB) Global Reporting Initiative (GRI); the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards; the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD); and the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.

About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic, visit www.Medtronic.com and follow on LinkedIn.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic’s periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Contacts:

Jane Di Leo
Public Relations
jane.e.dileo@medtronic.com

Ryan Weispfenning
Investor Relations
+1-763-505-4626

CALGARY, Alberta, October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Benevity, Inc., the leading, global provider of social impact software, today announced the launch of Season 4 of Speaking of Purpose by Benevity® – a podcast featuring executive leaders in candid conversations  on the current forces shaping business, leadership, and social good.

Hosted by Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer at Benevity and Head of Benevity Impact Labs, the podcast features eight bold and authentic episodes with inspiring changemakers who get to the heart of what it means – and – takes to harness the power of purpose, sustainability and social impact at a global scale.

“Lately, we aren’t hearing enough courageous voices out in the world,” said Khosla. “This season of Speaking of Purpose elevates bold changemakers from global corporations and small nonprofits who are undeterred in leading with purpose in a moment where it feels especially difficult to do so. These leaders remind us that we are no longer living in a world of binaries – that in fact, leading with purpose is completely in harmony with generating profits.”

Season 4 launches today with Khosla’s conversation with Rose Marcario, former CEO of Patagonia, who redefined corporate success through bold, values-driven decisions. From urging customers not to buy Patagonia products on Black Friday, to embedding purpose into every aspect of the business, Marcario demonstrates how moral conviction and business strategy can coexist—and succeed. Under her leadership, Patagonia’s revenue quadrupled.

The rest of the season features compelling conversations with:

Charu Adesnik, Deputy Director and COO of the Cisco Foundation
Soraya Alexander, incoming CEO of Benevity and former COO of GoFundMe 
Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, and Victoria Vrana, CEO of GlobalGiving
Shaady Salehi, Executive Director of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
Dr. Andrew Jones, Principal Researcher of The Conference Board
Maya Colombani, Chief Sustainability, Human Rights and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer of L’ORÉAL Canada

Now in its fourth season, Speaking of Purpose continues to spotlight the intersection of business and purpose, offering actionable strategies and real-world stories for leaders who want to scale positive impact while strengthening their organizations.

Episodes release bi-weekly and, along with prior podcast seasons, are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Benevity Website.

About Benevity

Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the global leader in enterprise social impact software. Benevity’s all-in-one platform empowers the world’s most purpose-driven companies to seamlessly integrate corporate social responsibility into their core business strategy – driving measurable, scalable, and lasting impact. Benevity has supported more than $34.5 billion to more than 500,000 nonprofit organizations and enabled more than 8.5 million changemakers worldwide since 2008, empowering organizations to build trust, engage employees, boost retention, and drive innovation. Its unified platform supports giving, volunteering, granting, and employee mobilization – backed by intelligent insights and a secure, global infrastructure. For more information, visit benevity.com.

Press Contact
Indrani Ray-Ghosal
press@benevity.com

Discover the magic of reading when you give a child their first storybook. Through FedEx Cares and United Way Mumbai’s “Let’s Read” project, children in marginalized communities in India are discovering the joy of reading and the power it has to shape their future. This initiative supports 900 children across three schools in India through storytelling, donated books, and a love for learning.

FedEx Cares volunteers visited underserved schools, gifted storybooks, and donated mini libraries to promote literacy. This is the story of imagination, hope, and empowerment through reading.

FedEx Cares is how we give back to the communities we serve around the world. From donating shipping to volunteering our time and skills, we are all about making a difference. Watch how reading inspires confidence and creativity!

The story doesn’t end here, see how FedEx is making a difference in other communities around the world: https://fedexcares.com/

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

HAMILTON, Bermuda, October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Bacardi Limited is proud to once again land a spot on the Forbes’ list of the ‘World’s Best Employers 2025’ — proving that great people and a great culture never go out of style. The family-owned company is a repeat show on the global list which is based on more than 300,000 independent surveys conducted in more than 50 countries. Participants were asked whether they would recommend a company to family or friends, and to rate it based on such criteria as workplace environment, salary, and other key criteria. Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, earned the highest ranking of pure spirits companies coming in at #86.  

“Being recognized again by Forbes among the World’s Top Employers is a true testament to our culture and the dedication of our teams around the world. At the heart of our success is a deep commitment to our people — fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow,” says Dave Ingram, Chief People Officer at Bacardi Limited. “We’re proud of this achievement and even more proud of the people who make it possible.”

As a seventh-generation family-owned company, Bacardi is deeply committed to building the next generation of leaders — a key to sustaining its legacy for years to come. With talent development programs designed for every stage of a career, Bacardi equips its people with the tools to grow, lead, and help fulfill the business potential and performance. The company also fosters connection and brand passion through hands-on mixology sessions, product stipends, and immersive training that brings the heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability of its iconic brands to life. 

At Bacardi, employees are empowered through a wide range of programs that foster belonging, support wellbeing, and fuel both personal and professional growth. From mindfulness sessions and fitness initiatives to open conversations around mental health and free access to wellness resources and support apps, Bacardi is committed to helping its people thrive — inside and outside of work. That commitment shows in the numbers, with a standout 91% participation rate in the company’s most recent employee engagement survey — a clear sign of strong connection and high engagement across the business

Bacardi has been often recognition for its workplace and culture, including ranking #18 in the 2024 World’s Best Workplaces™ presented by Great Place To Work® and  making repeat appearances on the Forbes World’s Top Companies for Women. 

This year’s annual ranking of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers included 900 companies, making this the largest list Forbes has released in this awards program. Read more on Forbes.

About Bacardi Limited

Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including D’USSÉ® Cognac, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Founded more than 162 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs approximately 8,000, operates production facilities in 10 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit http://www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Media Contact:
Jessica Merz, VP Global Corporate Communications
jmerz@bacardi.com

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

In August, Aflac launched the Check for Cancer movement to turn the familiar checkered pattern into a powerful reminder to get checked for cancer. To help drive that point on their home turf and in the local community, Aflac hosted kids from Columbus High School, in Columbus, Georgia, to help color the headquarters walkway in a checkered pattern, serving as a bold reminder for employees to schedule their annual screenings.

An estimated 1 in 3 Americans are at risk of being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.¹ That’s a staggering number, but if caught early, the chances of survival can exceed more than 90% in some cancers.² It’s why getting checked early and educating people about the benefits of being proactive are so important. And, when cancer is caught early, treatment is often less intensive and less costly — a benefit for individuals, employers and the broader health care system.

With a mission to increase screenings by 10% over 10 years, Aflac’s Check for Cancer campaign also reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting policyholders before, during and beyond a diagnosis by helping shift the focus from reaction to prevention. As a pioneer in cancer insurance, Aflac helps millions of Americans with financial burdens that are often experienced when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer.

Check for Cancer is a movement, not a moment, and the momentum continues with you. Awareness leads to action, and action begins with us. Here are a couple of ways you can take action and help keep the conversation going:

• Get checked. Keep an eye out for the checkered patterns — the reminders are everywhere — and let them serve as a prompt for you to schedule your routine health screenings and encourage loved ones to do the same.
• Use your voice. Got a cute checkered top or love a good game of chess? Post photos of checkered patters on social media using #CheckForCancer and tag @Aflac. For every mention, Aflac will donate $5 to support childhood cancer care and research, up to $1 million.

To learn more, visit Aflac.com/CheckForCancer.

¹ American Cancer Society. “Cancer Information and Resources.” https://www.cancer.org. Accessed August 15, 2025.

² American Cancer Society. “Cancer Facts and Figures 2025.” https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2025/2025-cancer-facts-and-figures-acs.pdf. Accessed Aug. 15, 2025.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for insurance.

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