德国黑措根奥拉赫–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(美国商业资讯)– PUMA推出五集全新播客系列《Who Gives a Shirt》，由前职业足球运动员Jack Fowler和内容创作者Kimberley Cumberbatch主持。该系列深入探讨足球球衣对文化、历史和环境的深远影响，探索这些标志性球衣如何在球场内外塑造身份认同、激情与社群归属感。 每集节目都邀请设计师、忠实球迷、体育历史学家等专家嘉宾，揭开足球球衣中蕴含的故事、记忆与意义，同时呈现设计、材料和可持续性方面的创新——这些创新正是PUMA对FOREVER.BETTER.承诺的体现。 “我真的很兴奋能共同主持这个播客节目，深入挖掘足球球衣背后的精彩故事。看到一件简单的球衣对人们意义如此重大，成为他们身份与核心记忆的一部分，这真是令人难以置信。”——Jack Fowler PUMA企业传播高级总监Kerstin Neuber表示：“足球球衣是球迷文化的有力象征，但其对环境的影响尚未被广泛探讨。通过《Who Gives a Shirt》，我们既致敬其文化与历史意义，同时也强调那些正在塑造运动服饰未来的设计理念。这既是
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HERZOGENAURACH, Alemania–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PUMA lanza Who Gives a Shirt, una nueva serie de pódcast de cinco episodios presentada por el exfutbolista profesional Jack Fowler y la creadora de contenido Kimberley Cumberbatch. La serie se adentra en el poderoso impacto cultural, histórico y medioambiental de las camisetas de fútbol, explorando la manera en que estas icónicas camisetas dan forma a la identidad, la pasión y la comunidad, tanto dentro como fuera de las canchas. Cada episodio cuenta c
HERZOGENAURACH, Allemagne–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PUMA lance Who Gives a Shirt, une nouvelle série de podcasts en cinq parties animée par l’ancien footballeur professionnel Jack Fowler et la créatrice de contenu Kimberley Cumberbatch. Cette série explore l’impact culturel, historique et environnemental considérable des maillots de football, en examinant comment ces maillots emblématiques façonnent l’identité, la passion et la communauté, tant sur le terrain qu’en dehors. Chaque épisode accueille des
HERZOGENAURACH, Alemanha–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A PUMA lança Who Gives a Shirt, uma nova série de podcast em cinco partes apresentada pelo ex-jogador de futebol profissional Jack Fowler e pela criadora de conteúdo Kimberley Cumberbatch. A série mergulha no poderoso impacto cultural, histórico e ambiental das camisas de futebol, explorando como essas camisas icônicas moldam a identidade, a paixão e a comunidade – tanto dentro quanto fora do campo. Cada episódio conta com convidados especialistas, des
LAS VEGAS, October 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) will contribute $400,000 to Americares as part of a two-year grant through the Sands Cares global community engagement program. Funding supports global emergency response and readiness programs, including continued investment in the organization’s Asia-Pacific emergency response hub.
With this commitment, Sands has joined the Americares Rapid Impact and Support for Emergencies (RISE) program, which provides the health-focused relief and development organization with a reliable stream of flexible funding to maintain a constant state of readiness and launch robust responses to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. The Sands Cares contribution supports Americares Global Readiness Team, which strengthens emergency and humanitarian assistance by enhancing organizational preparedness for responses.
Americares responds to more than 35 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide each year, establishes long-term recovery projects and brings preparedness programs to communities vulnerable to disasters. Americares relief workers are among the first to respond to emergencies, helping to restore health services for survivors. The organization’s teams increase access to essential medicines and supplies, as well as provide medical care, surge staffing, emergency funding and psychosocial support for disaster survivors, frontline health workers and first responders. Americares maintains a Global Roster of more than 800 trained professionals who can be mobilized for deployment.
Sands has supported Americares since 2020 with Sands Cares funding for the Americares Asia-Pacific response hub in the Philippines and U.S. regional emergency readiness activities in Greater New York and the South/Southeastern United States.
“Sands’ generous support has greatly strengthened our Asia regional response operations as well as our global readiness to respond swiftly and effectively when disaster strikes,” Americares Deputy Senior Vice President of Emergency Programs Provash Budden said. “In becoming a RISE member, Sands has recognized the increased urgency of being ready to respond to more frequent and intense extreme weather events and more complex humanitarian crises.”
According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), disasters now directly affect approximately 200 million people annually, cause medical emergencies and disrupt health care services with long-term health implications, including mental health impact. Populations most disproportionately impacted are people in low-income communities and countries that already lack the resources needed for adequate preparedness and response.
The 2025-2027 Sands Cares grant supports the following activities:
2025-2027 U.S. Headquarters Activities
Sands’ participation in the Americares RISE program will support Global Roster recruitment and training, equipment and the pre-positioning of response supplies. In year two of the Sands Cares engagement, Americares plans to host a World Health Organization EMT Type 1 Mobile Training for Global Roster members in the United States.
2025-2027 Asia-Pacific Activities
Sands Cares funding for the Asia-Pacific region will support Americares efforts to recruit at least 25 new emergency response roster members, pre-position relief supplies and equipment in regional warehouses, as well as host ongoing trainings for Asia-Pacific Global Roster members and Americares staff. Americares also plans to host a World Health Organization EMT Type 1 Mobile Training for Global Roster members in the Philippines.
Americares and Sands Cares – Previous Accomplishments
Through engagements beginning in 2020, Sands has helped Americares substantially grow its disaster readiness response capacity in the Asia-Pacific region, establishing a response hub in the Philippines and increasing its regional emergency roster from 20 to more than 180 members in 2024. With Sands Cares support, Americares also conducted its first large-scale emergency simulation
exercise at the Philippines regional hub. As a result, Americares launched responses out of the Philippines hub for Typhoons Doksuri, Noru, Goni, Vamco and Rai; Tropical Storm Nalgae; the Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines and severe flooding in Vietnam.
In 2023, Sands expanded its support for Americares to the United States with a two-year contribution to help Americares build emergency response capabilities in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as the South/Southeastern United States. Sands Cares’ support allowed Americares to recruit 25 new Global Roster members from the Tri-State area and host its first-ever, in-person Global Roster onboarding training in Queens, New York.
With funding from Sands Cares in 2024, Americares Global Readiness Team recruited 24 new emergency responders. They fill critical roles such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, mental health and psychosocial support professionals, and safety and security officers throughout the Southeastern United States. Through Sands Cares support, Americares led a second Global Roster Onboarding Training in April 2025 for 14 of the new recruits in Houston. Sessions covered Americares emergency response interventions, deployment processes, equipment, safety, security and more.
“We recognize the growing number of global disasters and crisis situations along with Americares proven ability to mobilize on-the-ground response efforts that address both the immediate and long-term health of people impacted,” Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, said. “Joining the RISE program reflects our desire to support Americares so that it can be nimble and effective to meet global humanitarian needs, while we continue our investment in the great work Americares is doing at the Asia-Pacific response hub.”
Sands’ partnership with Americares reflects its Sands Cares priority on supporting hardship relief initiatives in its communities around the world. To learn more about the company’s corporate responsibility programs and other Sands Cares community engagement activities, visit https://www.sands.com/responsibility.
To learn more about Americares, visit https://www.americares.org/.
About Americares
Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 85 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org
About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company’s iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.
Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.
Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company’s ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.
Contacts:
Kristin Koca
Sands
702.923.9142
Kristin.Koca@sands.com
Donna Porstner
Americares
203.658.9579
dporstner@americares.org
School leaders said building strong relationships and maintaining high expectations are points of focus
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Students from the urban environment make up a significant portion of school populations nationwide. Many of these scholars face various challenges, which can hinder their academic performance and limit their opportunity in life. National Heritage Academies® (NHA) schools are helping students overcome these barriers and preparing them for what’s ahead.
Pembroke Academy, located in Detroit, was recognized for its work with a 2024 Blue Ribbon award and earned the distinction of an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School. They were the fourth Detroit elementary school to earn the honor.
Pembroke Principal Salwa Kinsey and Westfield Charter Academy Principal Ira Kleiman shared their priorities to aid students and close the achievement gaps for scholars in their communities.
Building Positive Relationships
While urban students are classified as such based on where they live and their local demographics, Kinsey shared that educating in this environment is deeply connected to students’ lived experiences.
It’s a priority for both Kinsey and Kleiman to understand their students and recognize the cultural richness everyone brings to their schools. This knowledge allows both leaders to establish a strong foundation for students and their families.
“That’s a key piece to get to know your students first and foremost,” Kinsey said. “The more we can learn about our students right from the start of the school year the better. We do the pre-assessments and understand what level everybody is at academically, but we’re also finding out their learning styles and interests.”
NHA teachers and leaders add to this foundation with positivity and care, building trust with families and students. Kleiman said his team at Westfield is constantly working on positive relationships.
“We’re constantly giving out positive affirmations,” Kleiman said. “It helps when you do have to have tougher conversations because they know it’s coming from a place of love and care. We always ask ‘Have you filled their bucket before you start taking from it? Have you made the deposit before you start making withdrawals?'”
Establishing High Expectations
Another way NHA schools are helping urban students grow is through high expectations. It’s a sentiment both Kinsey and Kleiman shared, adding that these standards are one of the many reasons families choose their schools.
“Parents don’t want their kids to just be passed along,” Kinsey said. “They want the high expectations and for everyone to be rowing and moving with a sense of urgency for the utmost success for their child’s education.”
Students are also held to high character expectations as taught to them in NHA’s Moral Focus™ curriculum. This focus on character and virtues such as respect, perseverance, and integrity, are helping teach the whole child.
These standards are established for every facet of the school day. From breakfast to recess to the final bell, the structure contributes to urban students’ success.
Kinsey said she spoke with a student who shared that the school’s expectations for traveling the halls made them feel safe. NHA leaders are showing that consistently holding students accountable to high standards is helping them succeed not only in the classroom, but it’s also helping them prepare for what’s ahead.
“High expectations prepare students for the world,” Kinsey said.
Targeted Instruction
Urban students begin school with a wide-ranging level of knowledge. Some students are new to the school environment while others may already be reading. Once NHA educators and leaders identify which students need extra help, they prioritize small-group learning and targeted intervention.
“We’re addressing those deficits as early as possible with the great curriculum we have,” Kleiman said. “If we keep kids with us for at least three years, they’re going to grow. Even if they aren’t proficient, they’ll be on the road to proficiency. I know what we do here works.”
Westfield Charter Academy has a teacher and paraprofessional in every K-2 classroom to provide students the attention they need. Kleiman said this approach allows his staff to provide intentional instruction to multiple small groups at once.
This strategy is not one that school leaders set at the beginning of the year and forget about. One key to ensuring small-group time and targeted intervention works is constantly updating groups.
Kinsey said that Pembroke Academy looks at student data every two weeks and determines if updates are needed. Her educators spend that time reviewing lesson and small-group plans so they aren’t spending instructional time setting up for the session. This process benefits both educators and students.
“We determine what skills to work on and then discuss why it was chosen,” Kinsey said. “We look at test score data, which can tell us where groups need improvement. It adds collaboration and it adds accountability as well. Having systems in place like that are beneficial.”
Transforming Lives
The work Kinsey and Kleiman do at their schools are directly connecting to NHA’s mission to transform lives. Building students up and providing individualized support helps set them up for success not only in their current classrooms, but also in their daily lives.
Kleiman said Westfield prioritizes meeting student needs for services they may not receive outside of school. This includes connecting scholars with eyeglasses and implementing more social-emotional learning. With this level of care in place, students are ready to learn.
“The biggest difference we can make is build students’ confidence and give them access to skills they need to be successful,” Kleiman said. “That’s why we do what we do.”
NHA’s urban leaders are seeing the difference they make in real time. Kleiman said he sees the pride on parents’ faces when Westfield holds Literacy Night and scholars are reading to them. He mentioned one student started the year unable to read but recently read to Kleiman.
“We are making a difference,” Kleiman said. “We are transforming lives. Seeing the pride in that student’s eyes, we know we made a difference for the student and their parents. They will have a better quality of life because of the environment we are giving them.”
About National Heritage Academies:
National Heritage Academies® (NHA) is a network of 103 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 68,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com. To find the nearest charter school near you, use the NHA school finder.
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HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clip Strip Corp., the inventor of the original Clip Strip® Brand Display Strip and a global leader in point-of-purchase merchandising solutions, today announced the official launch of their Eco-Clip Strip® Brand Display Strips, the company’s first line of sustainable display strips engineered to help reduce plastic waste while maintaining the strength and performance the industry depends on.
The Eco-Clip Strip® is manufactured with Eco-Fast™, a proprietary additive that accelerates the breakdown of plastic in anaerobic landfill environments – where traditional plastics can take hundreds of years to degrade.
“For years, we have tested bioplastics, paper-based solutions, and other so-called ‘green’ alternatives; none have met the high level of performance our customers demand,”
said John Spitaletta, CMO & Partner at Clip Strip Corp. “Our Eco-Clip Strip® line changes that. Strong, shelf-ready, and engineered to significantly reduce long-term environmental impact, it proves that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.”
Unlike conventional materials that compromise on durability or function, Eco-Clip Strip® Merchandisers maintain the structural integrity required for effective retail display -ensuring reliability in high-traffic environments, even when holding heavier products.
Eco Benefits That Don’t Compromise Performance
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Accelerated degradation in landfills: Eco-Fast™ enables plastic to break down up to 90% faster than untreated plastic in anaerobic landfill conditions.
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Energy-positive impact: The methane released during breakdown can be captured and converted to renewable energy in many modern landfills.
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Safe and compliant: Eco-Fast™ is tested to ASTM D5511 and D5526 standards, is OECD 301D certified, and is safe for food-contact use.
- Recyclable where accepted: Made of polypropylene (PP #5), the strips are recyclable in communities with appropriate infrastructure.
Strategic Launch with Popular Models First
Clip Strip Corp. is initially offering the Eco-Clip Strip® formulation in two of its most widely used molded and versatile models – typically used for mid to heavier weight packages:
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WMS-23-ECO
– a 24.875″ tall heavy-duty molded strip with 2.125″ wide x 1.375″ tall header
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PL-24-ECO
– a 24″ tall heavy-duty molded strip with a 3″ wide x 1.375″ tall header
The company plans to expand the line based on customer demand, retail sustainability initiatives, and market feedback.
Leading by Example
With increasing pressure from consumers, brands, and retailers to reduce plastic waste, Eco-Clip Strip® offers a simple, scalable, and proactive solution for brands and retailers seeking to meet sustainability goals without redesigning their merchandising programs.
“If more retailers began requiring sustainable POP materials like this,
“ added Charles Spitaletta, CEO & Partner, “it would quickly reshape the industry’s environmental footprint.”
Availability
Eco-Clip Strip® products are available now and they can be viewed or ordered at:
https://www.clipstrip.com/clip-strips/eco-clip-strip-branded-display-strips.html
About Clip Strip Corp.
Founded in 1980, Clip Strip Corp. is the inventor of the original display strip and a trusted leader in point-of-purchase display solutions for consumer brands, retailers, and distributors worldwide. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has helped countless customers boost product visibility and drive sales with merchandising tools that truly make a difference.
The story behind the Clip Strip® Brand Display Strip began with founder Edward D. Spitaletta, whose visionary invention reshaped retail merchandising. Before his passing in 2022, Edward recorded a video sharing the origins of his creation and his thoughts on the company’s future. You can watch the video here to hear the story in his own words.
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When Jimmy Chin shot the world’s first free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in 2017, staying easily connected to his family wasn’t an option. On expeditions like that one, it could take days to reach them. Fast forward just a few years, and things look very different. Not only has T-Mobile been named America’s Best Network, it now has one that delivers data from space with T-Satellite with Starlink.
And that means Chin can stay connected in places no terrestrial network can reach.
A pro climber and Oscar-winning filmmaker, Chin first put T-Satellite to the test this summer with science YouTuber Mark Rober in a video for T-Mobile. Shot deep in a remote area of Washington State, Chin said he found the service to be a “total game changer.”
“Part of the nice thing about being in a remote area is that sometimes you can’t communicate. It allows you to be 100% present and in the moment, which is really important,” Chin says. “Now that I am a father, though, I always make sure I have some way to communicate with the outside world. As life changes, so does what you need — and just being able to communicate with my family in ways and places never possible before is a huge deal!”
With T-Satellite now powering satellite-optimized apps like WhatsApp and AccuWeather, that means being able to check the weather or send a quick voice note even in the most remote of places in the U.S.
We talked with Chin about a life of adventure — and how T-Satellite, the largest satellite-to-mobile service, is helping him stay closer to the people who matter most wherever the climb takes him.
You’ve lived a life full of adventure as a professional climber, skier and filmmaker. You were even among the first three Americans to ski down Mt. Everest! How would you describe yourself in your own words?
That is definitely an answer that has evolved over time! First and foremost, I describe myself as a father. My kids mean the world to me. Beyond that, I would say I am an adventure enthusiast. There is no place I feel more at home than out in the wild — whether surfing a great swell, skiing down a mountain with fresh snow or climbing a rock wall with my friends. And of course, I love doing all of this with a camera in my hands!
You’ve been at the helm of movies such as Free Solo, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2019, and you’re a world-class athlete often on to the next big mountain with fellow elite athletes — including the climber profiled in Free Solo, Alex Honnold. What is it about adventure that draws you in?
Each day is different and unexpected things happen. I think that’s why I’m drawn to it. Our world also moves so fast, I love being in nature and reminding myself we really aren’t always in charge!
What was it like to be on an expedition before T-Satellite?
Even a small injury from anyone on an expedition requires attention by the whole team, and without this technology, you couldn’t call for help. Or if something happened at home and they needed to reach you, it could sometimes take days.
What’s a way technology like T-Satellite can play a role in your future adventures?
The great thing about technology is that it allows us to push limits in a more safe and informed way — and T-Satellite makes that possible. Not only does it allow me to remain in contact with my loved ones, but it also can provide a further safety net for me and for the entire team out on an expedition. It’s vital.
That’s why I am incredibly excited by T-Satellite. It really elevates our ability to communicate on all levels. I learned that over 500,000 square miles in the U.S. aren’t covered by cell towers. That’s nearly twice the size of Texas! And I probably spend more time than most in those areas. So to have a provider like T-Mobile that prioritizes communication virtually everywhere in the country is really appealing to adventurers like me.
Recently, you were in a video with Mark Rober about T-Satellite. Can you give us the behind the scenes scoop on that experience?
We met in one of the most beautiful and remote places in the lower 48. We also had the most perfect day! As I think most people know, I love being in wild, remote areas that are rarely explored — so to experience that with Mark was a thrill. I have long been an admirer of his. And then to have him show up and say he had been texting his dad the whole time and let me communicate with my family through T-Satellite was a total game changer. It was really fun to experience this with Mark and to see how this technology is going to really help me on my future expeditions.
Learn more about T-Satellite and the next era of connectivity here.
Mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector represent significant opportunities for growth, but they also bring complex challenges. Amid the excitement of expanding your operations, one critical question demands attention: How do you bring newly acquired pipelines and facilities under the umbrella of your existing API RP 1173 Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS)?
This is not just a compliance box to check. A well-integrated PSMS safeguards your people, protects the environment, and preserves the hard-earned reputation of your organization. Inadequate integration introduces risk, risk of incidents, regulatory scrutiny, operational disruption, and long-term liability.
Why Integration of New Assets Should Be a Priority
API RP 1173 was developed to provide a framework for managing pipeline safety through risk identification, prevention, and empowers operators to manage safety across the entire asset lifecycle.
Applying this framework consistently, especially to newly acquired assets, ensures a unified standard across your organization and prevents “blind spots” in your operations. Without proper integration, new facilities may operate in isolation, with outdated procedures, unclear responsibilities, or inconsistent expectations, all of which pose significant safety and compliance risks.
Starting with EHS Due Diligence
Successful integration begins before the acquisition is finalized. Pre-acquisition EHS due diligence is the first step toward understanding what you are buying, beyond just infrastructure and market share. It is about uncovering potential liabilities, assessing compliance histories, and evaluating the maturity of existing safety programs.
Gap Analysis
Once the deal is complete, the next critical move is a gap analysis, comparing the new facility’s safety culture, policies, and systems against your established PSMS. This is not just about documents. It is about how things are done on the ground.
Our teams typically conduct on-site evaluations, personnel interviews, and documentation reviews to understand where alignment exists and where it falls short. We assess key elements of RP 1173 such as leadership commitment, risk management, operational controls, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness. This analysis helps build a clear picture of what needs to change and what is already working well.
Developing a Realistic Integration Plan
Integration does not happen overnight. A phased, prioritized plan is crucial for managing expectations and allocating resources effectively.
Immediate safety-critical gaps should be addressed first, followed by efforts to harmonize systems, processes, and cultures over time. The plan should define clear timelines, assign internal owners for each part of the process, and identify where external support may be needed, whether in training, documentation, or technology integration. By mapping out the journey, you create accountability and avoid overwhelming teams on either side of the acquisition.
Implementation: Turning Plans into Action
With the plan in place, implementation begins, starting with aligning policies and procedures. Newly acquired assets often come with legacy documentation that does not meet your organization’s standards. Updating these materials to reflect your RP 1173 framework ensures consistency across the board.
Next, employee training and system integration are essential. Teams need to understand your safety philosophy, operational controls, and emergency protocols not just in theory, but in everyday practice. In many cases, this includes hands-on workshops and leadership coaching to help embed a proactive safety culture.
System integration follows. This could mean incorporating safety performance data from the new assets into your existing reporting structure or aligning audit and review processes. At the same time, any known gaps, whether environmental or procedural, should be actively addressed through remediation, upgrades, or other corrective actions.
Measuring Success: Verification and Continuous Improvement
Post-integration audits are essential for confirming that the new facility is operating in compliance with PSMS and your internal standards. These assessments offer a chance to validate progress, recalibrate as needed, and strengthen oversight.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) help monitor how the newly integrated assets are performing over time. Management reviews should be conducted regularly to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement, keeping your PSMS dynamic, relevant, and responsive to operational realities.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Integration is not without its challenges. Companies often underestimate how complex it is to align systems, cultures, and expectations. Communication breakdowns with newly acquired personnel can derail early progress. When resources are stretched thin, integration may be delayed or deprioritized, putting safety and compliance at risk.
Cultural alignment is also crucial. The best PSMS can fail if the people responsible for executing it do not feel ownership or understand its purpose. Lastly, it is a mistake to view RP 1173 as a static checklist. It is a living system that requires active management and engagement at all levels.
How Antea Group Supports Pipeline Operators
Antea Group has extensive experience helping energy companies manage the EHS complexities that come with mergers and acquisitions. Our services include:
- Strategic EHS due diligence to uncover risks and hidden value.
- Compliance audits and post-integration assessments to ensure alignment internal standards and process.
- Safety consulting to develop and deploy customized PSMS programs.
- Environmental remediation and incident management support for legacy issues.
What sets us apart is our business-focused approach. We understand that every acquisition is different and that success depends on blending technical rigor with operational practicality.
Final Thoughts
Integrating new assets into your PSMS is more than a task, it is a leadership opportunity. It demonstrates your commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
When approached with structure and intent, RP 1173 integration can turn a good acquisition into a great one, to enhance not only your portfolio but also your performance and reputation.
In fact, as RP 1173 continues to mature and is more commonly adopted across the industry, API staff have stated that they are “So proud to see industry coming together under Pipeline Safety Management Systems”
Do not let EHS integration be an afterthought.
Contact Antea Group today to ensure a seamless, complaint, and safe transition for your new pipeline facilities.
World’s largest cruise company partners with food banks and local leaders to – for the first time –
enable cruise companies to donate fresh, ready-to-eat meals to communities
in Mexico, Honduras and Dominican Republic
Company’s meal donation program now spans almost 20 port destinations worldwide with plans to expand into new markets globally
as part of its ongoing Less Left Over food waste reduction strategy
MIAMI, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it has signed a series of historic memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with food banks and community partners in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, becoming the first cruise company to sign formal meal donation agreements with these organizations and bringing its fresh meal donation program to Latin America for the first time. The food banks participating in the agreements are part of the Global FoodBanking Network, a respected international alliance.
Carnival Corporation’s meal donation program redirects surplus prepared and unserved meals from the company’s ships to a growing network of trusted local partners for distribution to families and communities in need. Part of the company’s Less Left Over strategy to cut food waste, the program maximizes the use of high-quality surplus meals to help address food insecurity in communities where it is established. By expanding to three new ports, the program will now operate in 19 destinations worldwide.
“Expanding our meal donation program into Latin America is an important step in giving back to the amazing ports and destinations who warmly welcome our guests into their communities and make their visits so memorable,” said Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, Carnival Corporation. “Our goal is to help feed families and children who may not have a hot meal to eat every day by donating healthy and delicious meals we prepared but did not serve onboard. We’re grateful to our partners in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic who helped make this possible.”
In Mexico, Carnival Corporation signed an agreement with Bancos de Alimentos de Mexico (Red BAMX). Through this collaboration, meals will first be distributed through a pilot program expected to be launched in Ensenada and then extended to other locations with food banks and where Carnival Cruise Line ships call.
In Honduras, Carnival Corporation signed an agreement with Mayor Ron McNab of Roatán. Through this partnership, unserved ready-to-eat meals and surplus ingredients from Carnival Cruise Line ships will be distributed to schools, hospitals and community organizations across Roatán.
In the Dominican Republic, Carnival Corporation signed agreements with the Catholic Diocese of Puerto Plata and Banco de Alimentos República Dominicana. Through this partnership, meals will be distributed to schools, hospitals and community organizations across Puerto Plata, with the food bank providing expertise to support implementation and local distribution.
Carnival Corporation’s surplus meal and food donation program began in 2017 through its Costa Cruises line, in partnership with the food bank charity Fondazione Banco Alimentare, in what was a first for global shipping. To date, the program has helped deliver more than 300,000 unserved meals to support community partners in Spain, Italy, France, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Carnival Corporation is working to expand the program to additional locations and is collaborating with officials across the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America to evaluate how the existing framework can meet local legal, health and operational food donation guidelines.
The program is just one of dozens of initiatives across Carnival Corporation and its cruise lines that are part of the company’s Less Left Over strategy to minimize surplus food waste while continuing to offer world-class food and dining experiences to its guests.
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