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Medtronic welcomed 200 fifth-grade students to its campus for a half-day, immersive learning experience powered by Medtronic Spark and led by employee volunteers. Through hands-on activities and real-world challenges, students explored healthcare technology, collaborated with peers, and connected classroom learning to potential careers in STEM. The experience is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students see themselves as future innovators in health tech.

Watch the video to learn more about the experience and its impact:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVLVbGhKh4g

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $400,000 to support the strategic expansion of workforce development efforts in rural areas of 6 counties in Central New York through On Point for College, Inc.

This funding will help support On Point’s “Rural Workforce Development Initiative”, which will provide the support, advising and upskilling that young people need to become the next generation of producers and leaders in our communities.

Meeting a Critical Workforce Need in Central New York

“Central New York has experienced unprecedented economic growth in recent years, with forecasts predicting continued expansion as the manufacturing sector thrives. On Point’s robust service offerings meet a critical need in our region by equipping students with the resources they need to pursue an education, enter the workforce and put down roots in CNY—helping drive our region’s economic growth,” said Stephen Fournier, KeyBank Syracuse Market President. “KeyBank is proud to partner with On Point to invest in this program and support its work to create brighter futures for young people in our communities.”

On Point’s mission is to break down barriers that prevent young, underserved individuals from achieving education and career success. The non-profit helps students apply to, prepare for and enroll in college. On Point then offers success services to students that ensure that they remain enrolled through graduation.

Throughout the journey, On Point helps students understand the pathway toward their chosen career and build skills to compete successfully in the job market. On Point builds relationships with trade unions, apprenticeship programs and other training opportunities that could prepare students for jobs in healthcare, manufacturing, energy and other growing industries.

Strengthening Communities Through Education and Workforce Alignment

“Key Bank’s extraordinary $400,000 investment is more than a donation—it is a powerful affirmation of the potential that exists within our rural communities,” said Tiffany C. Rush, Director of Rural Initiatives for On Point for College, Inc. “This support will allow On Point for College to reach more students who often face the greatest barriers to postsecondary options, providing them with guidance, resources, and opportunities that can change the course of their lives. We are deeply grateful for KeyBank’s partnership and their belief in our mission to ensure that every student, no matter where they live, has a pathway to success.”

“The Rural Workforce Development Initiative will have a transformational impact on the students On Point serves through its programming. On Point is championing education and support services to close the gap between schooling and entering the workforce for young people in Central New York, meeting them where they are and helping them overcome adversity with a solid foundation for education and a successful career,” said Tamika Otis, KeyBank Syracuse Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Officer.

Shaping the Future of Central New York

This latest investment builds on KeyBank’s broader history of community-driven philanthropy, economic mobility initiatives, and inclusive banking investments. Since 2017, KeyBank has invested more than $821.8 million in Syracuse and Central New York, supporting affordable housing, small business and home lending, and transformational philanthropic initiatives.

• Learn more about how KeyBank helps clients, teammates, and communities thrive by making meaningful investments in the places it’s proud to call home.

Research from McKinsey shows that recyclability is now the top feature people look for in packaging. Additionally, PWC found that 80% of consumers are willing to pay more for products that are made and sourced responsibly.

ScottsMiracle-Gro listens to consumers, so they developed a packaging line with O.M. Scott & Sons to fulfill this need. This paper packaging combines the quality consumers expect and achieves the 85% pulp recovery threshold for curbside recyclability. 

Ray Severa recently spoke with Packaging World about how they are making this shift. He and Anne Marie Mohan discussed the practical side of sustainability and how they moved from an idea to a finished product that works for both the consumer and the planet.

Explore more in the slides below and listen to the full podcast here.

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About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3.4  billion in sales, the Company is the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America.  The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, Ortho® and Tomcat®  brands are market-leading in their categories. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

Las Vegas Sands

At the end of last year, the Sands corporate office culminated the 2025 Wellness Challenge: Pause and Presence for Team Members, representative of the company’s efforts aimed at promoting wellness and positive mental health among its global workforce.

Held during the holiday season, the program featured live guided meditation sessions, an expert-led seminar on breathwork and meditation practices, and a chat function with motivational and wellness-focused prompts. Participants logged their efforts in an activity tracker to encourage accountability and commitment to the program’s practices.

Like the corporate holiday wellness challenge, all Sands regions provide a broad set of initiatives to support Team Members in creating positive physical and mental health practices, work-life balance, and social connections among fellow colleagues and within their families and other

close relationships. These programs complement the company’s training and professional development programs, delivering a holistic approach to advancement and well-being.

“We place Team Member well-being at the heart of our people strategy,” Chan Yit Foon, senior vice president of human resources at Marina Bay Sands, said. “With close to 40 sessions of wellness activities hosted last year, we provided a diverse calendar of health and fitness activities to meet the varied interests of our large workforce.”

Physical Health

In support of physical well-being, sports and fitness programs help Team Members improve health while building relationships with colleagues. Regions facilitate clubs for running, basketball, bowling and more, as well as promote participation in classes such as Vinyasa yoga, fun runs, walks and fitness challenges.

In addition, health clinics and seminars along with access to monitoring tools further promote physical well-being. Occupational safety and health (OSH) is also a global company priority, and Sands’ regions provide education and awareness activities related to workplace topics throughout the year.

During OSH Month in 2025, Sands China leveraged the observance to promote overall physical well-being. The company’s OSH month initiative introduced expanded chronic disease screenings to help Team Members identify potential health risks. Among the new offerings was the use of AI retinal scanning technology to assess dozens of health risk indicators related to cardiovascular, endocrine, metabolic and nervous systems, as well as eye health.

Holistic Well-Being Programs

While sports, fitness and health fair activities also promote mental and social wellness, Sands’ regions host specialized initiatives to hone in on physical and mental health, mindsets, connections and creativity. In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands has offered unique activities such as Shoe Art Jamming and Sushi Making to provide outlets for stress release and balance.

Highlighting its annual wellness slate, the integrated resort’s annual Wellness Festival curates offerings under the four pillars of well-being: physical, mental, social and financial wellness.

Last year, the festival attracted more than 1,200 Team Member participants who enjoyed complimentary health screenings and flu vaccinations, specialized wellness opportunities such as stretch therapy, and wide-ranging sessions on topics such as mindfulness, nutrition and financial planning.

In Macao, Sands China places strong emphasis on family and social connections through annual activities such as the Amazing Summer event series for Team Members and their families, which encompassed sports taster sessions, art workshops, behind-the-scenes property tours and culinary classes last year.

In addition, the company’s 2025 series of family activities included a baking workshop for parents and their children, a carnival that promoted family values through team games and quiz challenges, a parenting road show held in partnership with the Parent Education Centre, and a

storytelling workshop organized by Macao’s Education and Youth Development Bureau to equip Team Members with tools for balancing work and family life and strengthening family bonds.

Finally, one of Sands China’s long-standing wellness initiatives is Happy 360 Month, a 16-day event that promotes physical and mental well-being through roadshows, workshops and lectures in heart-of-house areas across the company’s integrated resorts.

Last year’s attractions placed emphasis on the 5S Model: self-questioning, stopping negative thinking, self-talk, shuffling your thoughts and staying attentive to body responses. Team Members learned techniques for embracing positive thinking, releasing stress, managing emotions, and building a warm and caring workplace. Since its launch in 2021, Happy 360 Month has attracted over 38,000 participants across more than 200 wellness activities.

“Happy 360 Month provides positive energy to support the physical and mental well-being of our Team Members in every respect,” Dr. Wilfred Wong, Sands China executive vice chairman, said. “We have over 27,000 Team Members. If each of them has three or four family members, this positive energy is in fact indirectly reaching nearly 100,000 people. When Team Members are happy, their family life naturally becomes more harmonious and society as a whole becomes more stable.”

Sands’ priority on Team Member well-being is a critical component of the company’s focus on maintaining a culture of advancement. For more information on Sands’ workforce development initiatives, read the latest ESG report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.

Xiaoyu Gu| Managing Director—AB CarVal
Jonathan Hunt| Principal—AB CarVal
Alex Flamm| Managing Director—Clean Energy

As policy uncertainty recedes, the focus returns to capital deployment.

The global energy transition is accelerating, and 2026 is shaping up to be an active year for renewable energy development. As we see it, private credit’s central role in financing the power build-out and its ability to structure flexible solutions for borrowers is likely to generate attractive return opportunities for investors.

Global investment in the energy transition hit a record $2.3 trillion in 2025, up 8% from 2024, according to data from BloombergNEF. The growth came despite significant changes to US trade, energy and industrial policy, including the sunsetting of extensive tax credits for clean-energy production and investment.

Those alterations and higher tariffs on imported goods, including solar panels and the lithium-ion batteries used in utility-scale battery storage, may shift some manufacturing activity to Europe and markets outside of China. What they aren’t likely to do is slow demand for the electricity needed to power artificial intelligence, build out electric-vehicle infrastructure, and fuel economic growth and urbanization. Projected growth in annual US electricity demand has increased sharply in recent years. It’s projected to grow between 1.6% to 1.9% per year until 2050. Between 2008 and 2024, the rate was about 0.2% per year (Display).

In fact, we expect falling renewable power costs to expand the opportunity set for investors on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

US Policy: Still Cloudy, but Getting Clearer

In the US, the energy sector is adjusting to a new landscape of higher tariffs, the phaseout of federal tax credits for solar and wind generation, and stricter sourcing rules for projects using technology from foreign countries, including China.

But these policy shifts haven’t stopped activity. Rather, they’ve reshaped project timelines and increased the need for capital—developments that have led to improved terms and more negotiating leverage for lenders.

We think policy uncertainty has largely passed. Many developers are pushing to meet the July 4, 2026, deadline to begin construction to remain eligible for US federal tax-credit incentives. Developers who had delayed financing in 2025 are also ramping up activity, creating openings for lenders with disciplined underwriting capabilities and loan-structuring expertise.

Modernizing the Grid Powers Financing Opportunities

The opportunity set is likely to stretch beyond new construction. The need to modernize existing infrastructure and make an aging grid more reliable will also be top of mind, as will boosting transmission and energy-storage capacity. State incentives and decarbonization goals should add support.

Meanwhile, the utility-scale battery storage needed to smooth out the availability of power from intermittent generation sources remains supported by tax incentives, as do nuclear and geothermal power.

In our view, investors should be bracing for a multiyear opportunity in energy financing that is likely to favor lenders that can structure deals with strong return potential strengthened by terms designed to mitigate downside risk.

Renewables Remain Economically Viable

Will higher tariffs and stricter sourcing rules create speed bumps? Some, perhaps. But we don’t think this changes the broader landscape.

Even without federal support, solar and wind are the cheapest power sources in most markets, undercutting fossil fuels, and have accounted for the bulk of new US power generation over the last decade. In 2025, roughly 90% of new US electricity capacity came from solar, wind and storage, and the cost curves for these underlying technologies continue to improve.

These are powerful tailwinds for investment. And as demand for power and capital needs increase, we think private lenders will be best placed to price risk appropriately and capture returns. Investment hurdles for future projects that can’t take advantage of tax credits may be higher, but if they’re priced properly, we expect them to be attractive.

Full Speed Ahead in Europe’s Energy Market

In Europe, where national energy policy is a tailwind for development, the investment opportunity remains attractive. Across the European Union last year, combined wind and solar overtook fossil fuels as the main source of electricity generation.

Declining costs and government incentives to promote clean energy should continue to provide opportunities for investment. Energy-security issues should add another layer of support as countries seek to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

As in the US, we expect to see attractive value for investors in developer and asset-portfolio financings with top-tier partners in scalable European markets involving low-tech assets like solar and energy storage

Assessing the Risks of More Complex Loan Execution

Still, evolving incentive frameworks, new compliance requirements, and rising grid and permitting constraints across the US and Europe make projects more complex and increase execution risk. This calls for lenders who can provide capital solutions for borrowers while structuring loans based on an accurate assessment of the risks that can arise across the development and construction lifecycle of complex energy projects.

Overall, we expect 2026 to be an active year across the energy-transition spectrum, from the greenfield development with new projects to operating infrastructure. Recent experience reminds us that there will be policy bumps along the way. But we don’t expect them to stop the energy transition from accelerating. In our view, the need for capital will continue to rise, and private credit will play a key role in providing it.

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AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with PlayLA Adaptive Sports, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), hosted the PlayLA Adaptive Blind Soccer Experience on Wednesday, March 4, at Dignity Health Sports Park, reinforcing the club’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion through sport.

Nearly 60 blind and visually impaired LAUSD students in grades 3 through 12 participated in a hands-on blind soccer clinic led by USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team athletes and coaches. Students rotated through skill-building stations focused on dribbling, passing, and penalty kicks, followed by a live blind soccer demonstration match.

The event culminated with the dedication of the LA Galaxy’s first-ever blind soccer pitch, a significant milestone in the club’s community efforts and part of a broader movement to expand adaptive sports opportunities nationwide ahead of the LA28 Paralympic Games, where blind soccer will make its Paralympic debut for Team USA.

“Sport has the power to bring people together and open doors that might not otherwise exist,” said Gabe Osollo, Director, Community Relations and LA Galaxy Foundation. “Dedicating our first blind soccer pitch and welcoming LAUSD students to Dignity Health Sports Park reflects our belief that the game should be accessible to everyone. We’re proud to work alongside PlayLA, USABA, and LAUSD to help grow adaptive sports and create more inclusive opportunities for young athletes across Los Angeles.”

USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team players Charles Catherine, Ethan Kunes, Alvaro Morena, Ricky Castaneda, Oseas De Leon, John Marquez, Noah Beckman, and Brandt Herron were in attendance, along with Head Coach Jorge Polanco and PlayLA Blind Soccer Coach Evelina Cabrera, who guided participants throughout the experience.

The day concluded with a pitch dedication ceremony and community lunch on the stadium concourse. Volunteer support was provided by Anthem Blue Cross associates and local partner organizations, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the initiative.

Through PlayLA and its broader community programming, the LA Galaxy continue to leverage their platform to remove barriers to participation and ensure that youth of all abilities have access to the game and its benefits.

AEG’s LA Galaxy, in partnership with PlayLA Adaptive Sports, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), hosted the PlayLA Adaptive Blind Soccer Experience on Wednesday, March 4, at Dignity Health Sports Park, reinforcing the club’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion through sport.

Nearly 60 blind and visually impaired LAUSD students in grades 3 through 12 participated in a hands-on blind soccer clinic led by USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team athletes and coaches. Students rotated through skill-building stations focused on dribbling, passing, and penalty kicks, followed by a live blind soccer demonstration match.

The event culminated with the dedication of the LA Galaxy’s first-ever blind soccer pitch, a significant milestone in the club’s community efforts and part of a broader movement to expand adaptive sports opportunities nationwide ahead of the LA28 Paralympic Games, where blind soccer will make its Paralympic debut for Team USA.

“Sport has the power to bring people together and open doors that might not otherwise exist,” said Gabe Osollo, Director, Community Relations and LA Galaxy Foundation. “Dedicating our first blind soccer pitch and welcoming LAUSD students to Dignity Health Sports Park reflects our belief that the game should be accessible to everyone. We’re proud to work alongside PlayLA, USABA, and LAUSD to help grow adaptive sports and create more inclusive opportunities for young athletes across Los Angeles.”

USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team players Charles Catherine, Ethan Kunes, Alvaro Morena, Ricky Castaneda, Oseas De Leon, John Marquez, Noah Beckman, and Brandt Herron were in attendance, along with Head Coach Jorge Polanco and PlayLA Blind Soccer Coach Evelina Cabrera, who guided participants throughout the experience.

The day concluded with a pitch dedication ceremony and community lunch on the stadium concourse. Volunteer support was provided by Anthem Blue Cross associates and local partner organizations, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the initiative.

Through PlayLA and its broader community programming, the LA Galaxy continue to leverage their platform to remove barriers to participation and ensure that youth of all abilities have access to the game and its benefits.

To mark International Women’s Day, SLB’s Connect Women employee resource group is bringing employees and external speakers together through a series of local and global webinars, events and roundtables that enable participants to exchange perspectives, broaden understanding and foster inclusion.

The group, which marks its 20th anniversary next year, promotes collaboration, professional development and an inclusive environment for employees of all genders across SLB’s global organization.

Marking milestones

SLB began recruiting women into field operations roles in the late 1970s. Now in its centennial year, the company continues to build a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, including strengthening the representation of women across technical disciplines and at all levels of SLB.

These efforts have been recognized externally, including in the Culture Catalyst, Inclusion and Transparency categories at the World 50 Inclusion and Diversity Impact Awards.

Leadership in energy

SLB employees are also being recognized externally for their leadership across the energy sector. For the third consecutive year, SLB team members have been named to the 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars list.

Pearl Chu, SLB’s director of Technical Domains and University Relations, took on a leading role at the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy, serving as chairperson of the conference and as a member of its advisory board. Chu has also been named a 2026 Influential Women in Energy honoree.

Supporting STEM education

As part of its broader educational outreach, SLB supports Faculty for the Future fellowships, which enable women to pursue PhD and postdoctoral science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research at universities and research institutions worldwide. This year, fellowship recipients are participating at women-in-STEM events hosted at several SLB locations.

Looking ahead

“By encouraging an inclusive culture where people can develop their skills and pursue growth opportunities, we help strengthen our workplace,” says Carlos Sarmiento, director of Culture, Diversity and Inclusion at SLB. “This includes supporting STEM education as well as mentorship and community initiatives that help inspire the next generation.”

Discover more about SLB’s culture here and in the company’s Sustainability Report.

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KeyBank’s East Ohio market has been named the bank’s 2025 Market of the Year. This award recognizes the service teammates provide to clients and acknowledges the East Ohio market as the top performer among the 27 markets in the company’s footprint.

The East Ohio market includes Akron, Canton and Youngstown.

East Ohio is consistently a top performer throughout the bank’s footprint. In 2025, the work done by teammates in the market helped clients meet their financial goals while growing revenue in several lines of business, including:

• Consumer
• Commercial Banking
• Business Banking
• Investment Services

This award was bestowed at KeyBank’s annual Chairman’s Awards celebration in Cleveland on February 25^th. It was presented to KeyBank East Ohio Market President Joe Daleiden and other members of market leadership by KeyCorp Chairman & CEO Chris Gorman, KeyBank Head of Consumer Banking Victor Alexander and KeyBank Head of Commercial Banking Ken Gavrity.

“This recognition is a testament to the tremendous work our East Ohio teammates deliver day in and day out,” said Daleiden, East Ohio Market President. “Their dedication to our clients, commitment to collaboration, and passion for strengthening our communities are what set this market apart. I’m incredibly proud of this team and all we’ve accomplished together.”

With the award comes a traveling crystal trophy that will spend the next year at the East Ohio offices on White Pond Dr.

“East Ohio’s performance in 2025 reflects a team that not only puts our clients first but consistently finds ways to grow the business,” said Gorman. “Their results speak to a market that embraces opportunity, supports one another and delivers the full strength of KeyBank to the communities we serve. I’m grateful for their leadership and proud to see East Ohio earn this recognition.”

ABOUT KEYCORP

KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $184 billion at December 31, 2025.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

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At CVS Health® we know that housing is health care. That’s why we’ve invested $2.1 billion to create, preserve and renovate 118,000 affordable housing units in more than 1,400 neighborhoods nationwide. By addressing social determinants of health and providing families with safe, stable homes, we’re making it possible for thousands of people to succeed in life. Keli Savage, AVP of Impact Investment Strategy, is at the heart of it as she works to ensure our philanthropic and business commitments come to life in the communities we serve.

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Every member of #TeamCVS contributes to a greater sense of purpose. If you’re looking for a workplace that values patient care, embraces mentorship, and champions your professional development, then CVS Health may be the right place for you.