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Sustainability matters, ensuring the long-term health and well-being of our planet, economy and society. Perhaps surprisingly, there are also other benefits to embracing sustainable initiatives. According to a Capgemini report, 77% of companies say their sustainability initiatives actually increase customer loyalty, for example, and other perks can include lower costs and economic growth.

Circularity can and should play a large role in any sustainability strategy, not only helping to reduce emissions, but also to cut waste and manage resources more effectively. While it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to sustainability and circularity, we’ve had plenty of experience here at Lenovo.

The growing importance of sustainability

The push for sustainability is largely driven by several key factors. There’s the need to protect the environment, for starters, preserving natural resources and ecosystems. Climate science suggests we need rapid and deep emissions cuts to achieve global net-zero and prevent the most damaging effects of climate change.

We only have one planet and finite resources, making it critical that we look after them. Sustainability can contribute to the well-being of communities, with sustainable practices helping to ensure that resources are available for all. The benefits from a fairer and better society can help to support the general concept of sustainability, making sustainable businesses more attractive to consumers.

This leads us nicely onto the third key factor, which is the economic benefits of sustainability. Not only do sustainable initiatives help when it comes to cutting emissions, managing resources and increasing customer loyalty, they can also lead to economic growth by promoting innovation, efficiency and long-term planning.

Businesses that adopt sustainable practices can see reduced costs through energy savings and waste reduction, while also opening up new markets and opportunities for sustainable technologies and products.

Lenovo’s commitment to sustainability

As such, it’s no surprise that sustainability is hugely important to us here at Lenovo. It’s at the centre of everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050, and our targets have been validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative).

Our primary strategies to reduce emissions include cutting the environmental impact of our products, harnessing innovation to increase sustainable manufacturing, and decreasing emissions across our entire operations and value chain.

While we’re focussing on the big picture when it comes to sustainability, the smaller details also add up, which is why we’re embracing innovative manufacturing techniques such as soldering at lower temperatures to help conserve energy. Of course, there’s more to sustainability than simply cutting emissions, and we have solutions that can help our customers at every step of their IT sustainability journey.

An innovative approach to the circular economy

Circularity plays a key part when it comes to sustainability, especially for technology. E-waste makes up 70% of overall toxic waste, after all, and only 20% of it is currently formally recycled.

Lenovo is committed to incorporating post-industrial recycled content (PIC) plastics, post-consumer recycled content (PCC) plastics, and closed-loop post-consumer recycled plastics (CL-PCR) into our products, along with introducing new materials such as ocean bound plastics (OBP) and recycled metals.

Designing products to be manufactured from recycled materials not only saves natural resources and energy, but also diverts materials from landfills. We try to design our products to be long-lasting, easily repaired and easily refurbished.

As part of the recycling process, Lenovo’s Asset Recovery Service (ARS) helps to mitigate the environmental and data security risks associated with end-of-life asset disposal, but it’s also worth considering how to extend the lifecycle of existing products.

Our Certified Refurbished solution can help here, giving a second or even third lease of life to devices, which are certified, backed with Lenovo warranty, and offer significant cost savings for customers.

Leveraging AI for sustainability ambitions

Of course, picking the best products, knowing where to start when it comes to your sustainability journey, or even knowing when and where it makes sense to opt for refurbished devices can seem like a daunting task. That’s why we’re also leaning on AI to help our customers to make educated choices.

LISSA (Lenovo Intelligent Sustainability Solutions Advisor) is Lenovo’s internal AI-powered tool, created to help customers make data-driven sustainability choices. LISSA makes it possible to unlock the estimated emissions reductions opportunities across the IT lifecycle from different Lenovo services. By including emissions reductions as part of your IT purchases from the beginning, LISSA helps influence a positive shift from traditional IT procurement to more conscious IT decision making.

We want to put our customers in the driver’s seat, making it easier to choose the preferred pathway to meet their own IT sustainability goals.

An approach that works for you

Perhaps the biggest thing to understand is the fact that every organisation is different. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and of course we’re not expecting customers to immediately check every single sustainability box.

By exploring the potential of emission reduction opportunities, making conscious decisions, and implementing circular IT solutions into your tech stack, it’s easier to make inroads into achieving your sustainability ambitions.

DES MOINES, Iowa, August 28, 2024 /3BL/ – Principal® Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is collaborating with We Are Teachers, a community of over three million educators across the United States, to support financial literacy in classrooms. Together, the organizations are developing a lesson plan that uses the power of storytelling to help encourage conversations about money. The collaboration is part of a new goal that Principal Foundation has set to reach one million people through financial resources by 2030.

The effort is part of expanding Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, which was developed by Principal Foundation, and uses storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances. Through the initiative, Principal Foundation is curating stories from writers as part of a national short story contest that invites people to submit stories that reflect lived experiences with money. Educators that are part of the We Are Teachers community will have access to a free lesson plan with an accompanying activity for students grades five through high school. The lessons will utilize short stories from Money Chronicles that portray individuals’ real-life experiences with money and encourage students to construct their own “money story.”

“We are excited to collaborate with an incredible organization like We Are Teachers on creative and engaging ways to integrate financial literacy into classrooms,” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal Foundation, and Community Relations. “Storytelling is a powerful teaching tool that can impart knowledge and understanding while also motivating and reinforcing behaviors that can help the next generation create the financial futures they want.”

In 2023, financial illiteracy cost American adults an average of $1,506 a year, according to the National Financial Educators Council*. More schools across the country are prioritizing financial education, with 35 states now requiring students to take a course in personal finance to graduate, up by 12 since 2022.

“We are committed to developing teacher-created educational resources that work in the classroom.” said Kimberley Gorelik, Senior Editor, We Are Teachers. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Principal Foundation to bring stories from their Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative into our classrooms to help destigmatize conversations about money and teach our youth valuable lessons in financial literacy. We recognize it is increasingly more important to start these conversations early on, and storytelling is a powerful vehicle to do just that.”

To continue encouraging people to share stories about their experiences with money, Principal Foundation has launched the second edition of the Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative contest. The short story contest is hosted in collaboration with The Center for Fiction, a national literary nonprofit, and Short Édition, a global publishing house. Stories can be submitted online through October 2, 2024, 11:59 pm PDT at https://short-edition.com/en/contest/principal-foundation.

Entering the contest is free. One winner and up to 20 finalists will be selected by an esteemed panel of literary authors and experts including Zakiya Dalila Harris, Casey Parks, Joe Wilkins, and Cecily Wong. The winner will receive $1,000, and each finalist will receive $150. Those stories will be distributed across Principal Foundation’s short story dispensers located at The New York Public Library in New York, N.Y.; Sip & Sonder in Los Angeles, Calif.; Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in Charlotte, N.C.; Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, Wash.; Prairie Lights in Iowa City, Iowa; and a new location for 2024, Politics & Prose in Washington D.C.

Terms and conditions apply. Adults ages 18 and older are encouraged to submit original fiction or creative nonfiction stories through the contest website now through October 2, 2024, 11:59 pm PDT. The winner and the finalists will be announced in December 2024.

For more information about the collaboration between Principal Foundation and We Are Teachers, visit https://short-edition.com/en/contest/principal-foundation. To submit a story for Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative 2nd Edition Supported by Principal Foundation and details on how to enter the contest, visit https://short-edition.com/en/contest/principal-foundation.

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*Representative of approximately 258 million adults and estimated cost of 388 Billion in 2023 – Financial Illiteracy Costs: Survey, Causes, Consequences | NFEC (financialeducatorscouncil.org)

About Principal® Foundation 
Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. (“Principal Foundation”) is a duly recognized Section 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. (“Principal”) operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so. Established in 1987, Principal Foundation works with organizations that are helping to shape and support the journey to financial security by ensuring access to essential needs, fostering social and cultural connections, and promoting financial inclusion. Principal Foundation supports a diverse community of more than 86 charitable organizations across the globe. 3735762-072024

About We Are Teachers 
We Are Teachers is the #1 media brand for K-12 educators, publishing daily articles, giveaways, free printables, and online activities to use in the classroom. Millions of educators a month visit We Are Teachers to find inspiration, teaching ideas, and support for reaching the next generation.

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Tune in virtually to the Nasdaq Annual New York Climate Week Conference 2024, where we bring together professionals working in sustainability across both the corporate and investor communities for a groundbreaking event.

Immerse yourself in stimulating discussions and insights spanning a wide array of topics including leadership in a sustainable future, navigating regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s impacts in sustainability and capital. 

Secure your virtual seat today. 

Agenda 

10:30AM | Welcome Remarks: Introduction to Nasdaq’s Second Annual NY Climate Week Conference

Oliver Albers, Executive Vice President of Investment Intelligence, Nasdaq

10:35AM | Intro and Kick off with Nina Eisenman, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting at Nasdaq

10:40AM | Keynote from UNGC: The State of the Climate Transition Globally in 2024

10:55AM | General Session: Climate Leadership: Mobilizing Action for a Sustainable Future

Erika Spence, Head of ESG Data, Nasdaq (moderator)Maria Simon, Product Lead, Nasdaq Sustainable Bond NetworkRajiv Bazaj, VP of Sustainability Solutions, ConstellationMichele Demers, Chief Executive Officer, Boundless

11:40AM | Fireside Chat: Finance’s Role at the Intersection of Climate, Regulation and Investor Capital

Jessica Fries, Executive Chair, Accounting for Sustainability (moderator)Sarah Youngwood, Chief Financial Officer, NasdaqMichael Kobori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks

12:25PM | Break

1:25PM | General Session: What’s Next for “ESG?” Perspectives From Bonds to Boards

Randall Hopkins, Head of ESG Solutions, Nasdaq (moderator)Sarah Williamson, Chief Executive Officer, FCLTGlobalCraig M Hurlbert, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Local Bounti CorporationCarol W. Geremia, President and Head of Global Distribution, MFS Investment Management®

2:05PM | General Session: Navigating Interoperability Across Regulatory & Voluntary Reporting

Steve Vargas, Head of ESG Advisory, Nasdaq (moderator)Amma Anaman, Office of the General Counsel, NasdaqCristina Gil White, Chief Operational Officer, GRIMohammed Ali, Vice President, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Agnico Eagle

2:50PM | Break

3:20PM | General Session: Durable Path to Net Zero

Fredrik Ekström, Head of Carbon Markets, Nasdaq (moderator)Antti Vihavainen, Chief Executive Officer, Puro.earthChris Leeds, Head of Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered BankKaya Axelson, Head of Policy and Partnerships, University of Oxford

4:05PM | General Session: AI for Sustainability & Capital: Balancing Benefits and Impacts

Mike Stiller, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Nasdaq (moderator)Kurt Harrison, Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice, Russell ReynoldsKimberly Knickle, Research Director, ESG & Sustainability, Verdantix

4:50PM | Closing Remarks

Nina Eisenman, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting, Nasdaq

5:00PM | Event Concludes

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Whirlpool Corp., recognized for its leadership in fostering an inclusive workplace, has earned a spot on the 2024 Seramount Inclusion Index. The Inclusion Index helps organizations understand trends and opportunities to drive internal change towards becoming more inclusive workplaces.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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Owens Corning, owner of Paroc AB, celebrated breaking ground on its new sustainability investment at the Paroc Hällekis plant in Sweden. The plant is converting from coke-fired furnaces to electric melting which is estimated to reduce the plant’s scope 1 and 2 emissions by about 80 percent. The project plan is scheduled for a start-up of the electric melting furnace in 2027. 

The project includes a new 7,500-square-metre facility consisting of two buildings. One building will house the new electrified furnace and the other will be used for raw materials handling and filtration processes.

The Hällekis plant manufactures stone wool insulation for use in building insulation and technical insulation applications. When the project is finalized, the investment will reduce the embodied carbon from products produced in Hällekis. The investment will enable employees at the Hällekis plant to develop their skills in operating a state-of-the-art electric melting furnace and working with a new, and more energy-efficient melting process with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The event was attended by local dignitaries, industry experts, key partners, authorities, senior OC leaders, employees, and members of the community. It featured a ceremonial first dig, symbolizing the beginning of the construction of a new state-of-the-art electric melting furnace and the laying of the foundations of the two buildings announced in April this year.

The project is a significant milestone for the company’s commitment to achieving its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. Furthermore, the conversion will improve manufacturing efficiency and help ensure customers’ expectations are met in the European market also in the future. The project contributes to Owens Corning’s long-term greenhouse gas emissions goal of a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, from a base year of 2018. This goal has been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative to be aligned with the 1.5°C scenario.

“We have seen that the landscape for our industry in the Nordics is undergoing significant changes, carbon dioxide restrictions and expectations from customers. By proactively addressing these changes through projects like this, we can turn them into opportunities. This significant investment is an important step for not only our plant in Hällekis, but it also reinforces Owens Corning’s mission to build a sustainable future through material innovation.“ says Nico del Monaco, President Insulation at Owens Corning.

“It will increase our competitiveness in the Nordic market and our reputation of Paroc being a reliable and credible supplier of high-quality products. Our customers have expressed positive excitement about our commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. They also look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the environment and the stone wool supply chain.” says Jari Airola, Vice President Owens Corning Europe & Managing Director Europe Insulation.

“We are excited to begin the groundbreaking for our new sustainability investment and the reactions from the local community and employees have been very positive. These types of sustainability investments are important since they contribute to regional economic growth and our employees feel proud to be part of a company that prioritizes sustainability. This project reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.” says Marie Stensson, Plant Leader, Paroc Hällekis.

During the ceremony, Owens Corning granted €35,000 from the Owens Corning Foundation to the Hallekis IF organization, a local charity that is creating activities and facilities for children to play and be active.

The Hällekis insulation plant conversion project receives support from the Industrial Leap (Industriklivet), the Swedish Energy Agency’s program to support Swedish industry’s transition to fossil-free. 

*Scope 1 includes the direct emissions from our own manufacturing operations.
*Scope 2 include indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.

Congratulations to Louis Vega on his recent induction to INvolve – The Inclusion People’s Hall of Fame for his ongoing work to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion within the workplace and around the world.

Louis serves as Executive Advisor to GLAD, our Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ+ employees and allies. He is also an active member of councils within our company that advance a shared sense of belonging and equity across Team Dow. Outside of the office, Louis has served as a board member of various nonprofit organizations, like the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute and Athlete Ally.

In this honor, Louis joins our Chair and CEO, Jim Fitterling, who was inducted to the INvolve Hall of Fame in 2020.

Please join us in celebrating this tremendous and well-deserved recognition!

As a NASCAR driver, I’ve seen my fair share of challenges out on the track. When the caution flag starts waving and pit strategy gets complicated, you can’t just throw in the towel. You’ve got to keep pushing forward, trusting your team and your preparation. That kind of resilience and determination is exactly what small business owners need to weather any storm.

Small business has always been in my DNA. I grew up in Chesterfield, Virginia, a town where small businesses are the heart of the community. My dad owned a trailer repair shop, and I spent plenty of time alongside him in that garage when I was just starting out, getting my hands dirty and learning the value of hard work.

These days, I call the Lake Norman area outside of Charlotte, North Carolina my home. And the small business owners around here have certainly had their fair share of challenges to overcome—from economic uncertainty to extreme weather. These businesses are the ones who embody that same fighting spirit that I try to bring to the racetrack.

That’s why I’m so passionate about the work the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is doing in partnership with FedEx. They’re equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to anticipate problems, make a game plan, and power through tough times. As someone who has faced my own battles, I can attest to the value of that kind of preparation and resilience-building.

Over the years, I’ve worked with companies like FedEx to be an advocate for small businesses. Just recently, my team and I visited Lebos, a family-run small business in Charlotte, to walk them through some disaster preparedness steps to get them set up for the race of their life: running a successful business.

But resilience isn’t something you can achieve alone. No matter how fast I go on the track, I also need my pit crew on their A-game to get me back out there faster than the competition. Small businesses need that same kind of support. R4R offers that by guiding business owners through the steps needed to prepare for the next disaster, along with financial assistance to get back up and running as quickly as possible.

At the end of the day, it’s all about giving back to the communities that have supported us along the way. That’s why I love what R4R is doing to strengthen local economies and help small business owners across the country. When our Main Streets are doing well, we all benefit.

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

Sabre-Anne Elkins, then 17, was scrolling through her Facebook feed in the summer of 2021 when she spotted an ad, encouraging her to join a summer program and get paid.

The only requirement? She needed to identify as an Indigenous youth. A proud member of the Williams Lake First Nation band, she immediately signed up along with her 16-year-old brother.

“A paid training experience with certification – that’s what caught my eye. Plus, I get to be somewhere new,” Elkins said.

Dexterra Community Initiatives’ Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) delivers this annual six-week summer program for Indigenous youth in British Columbia and across Canada. The program provides a variety of certifiable training experience like first aid, chainsaw operation, trail building, and forest fire suppression.

Elkins achieved her certifications after her first year in the program.

“It’s empowering,” she says. “My brother and I came from poverty and have faced many struggles in our lives. So being able to graduate from that program, knowing that we worked hard and accomplished something, was really rewarding.”

Besides earning while learning, participants also get high school credits and a chance to build lasting friendships with their peers.

“Everybody becomes a family out there. They talk to each other all year long—both the participants and the staff,” says Brittany McCoy, OYEP Western Program Manager. “Other than the quantifiable outcomes, we see a huge development in the youth’s confidence levels, which is a big plus.”

Elkins returned to the program the next two summers. Up to 95% of participants also join the following year’s program, mainly because it’s not only providing a summer camp-like experience but a chance to get a full-time job. Participants are full-time employees, working five to eight hours with pay, plus a pay increase for the next year they come back to the program. In addition to free room and board, each participant can earn approximately $3,000 over the six-week program.

“This allows youth to get those first-job jitters out in a comfortable, healthy, and safe setting. We hope to set them up for the best possible success when they enter the workforce and take those first steps toward their careers,” McCoy adds.

This year, OYEP is hosting its BC summer program in Quesnel from July 16 through Aug. 24. On Aug. 7, Enbridge will host a day of training, career talks and a site visit at a Westcoast Energy compressor station, located south of Quesnel. The company is a proud partner of this national program, contributing $50,000 through a Fueling Futures grant.

Applications for the summer program is available through the OYEP website. However, all applications from June 1 are waitlisted, pending funding availability.

This summer, Elkins will skip the summer program for a good reason.

“I’m a full-time cook now, thanks to my previous experience as a kitchen assistant at OYEP. Being there opened up doors for me—and my employer recognized my breadth of experience and training from the program.”

Reston, Va., August 28, 2024 /3BL/ – Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) today published its fifth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s progress toward its environment, social and governance goals, and underscoring the mission-based culture that serves its customers and employees so well. 

“I take great pride in presenting SAIC’s fifth annual corporate responsibility report, which underscores the mission-based culture that serves our customers and employees so well,” said Toni Townes-Whitley, chief executive officer at SAIC. “This report highlights our success in integrating SAIC’s values of innovation, integrity and inclusion into every facet of our operations ― they form the bedrock of our identity and shape our actions as a leader in the defense and civilian sectors as we seek to help our government customers to solve the world’s most complex challenges.”

The report features the company’s foundational ethical practices and activities to ensure continued excellence in governance, including:

Establishing the Artificial Intelligence Council that works to ensure responsible use of AI across the companyIntroducing SAIC’s Human Rights Policy and updating our Supplier Code of Conduct to set clear expectations for social, ethical and environmental responsibilityDriving the importance of giving back and supporting the community, with employees volunteering 29,000 hours in FY24, an increase of 10% over the previous year and almost 40% over FY22

SAIC’s efforts to foster a diverse, talented organization that brings together unique perspectives to drive innovation has never been stronger. The company’s executive leadership team is 73% women or people of color – with 46% women and 46% people of color – and the Board of Directors is 46% women and 36% people of color. To ensure leadership reflects the diversity of the workforce, SAIC set goals to achieve parity in the representation of women and people of color between leader and non-leadership roles. In fiscal 2024, SAIC sustained parity for women in leadership at 28% and improved parity for people of color in leadership to a total of 25%. Finally, based on population of full-time, non-executive employees, SAIC’s gender pay gap was less than 1%, with the pay equity ratio approximately 99% for the compensation of women relative to men.  

In terms of environmental stewardship, the company showcases continued progress in areas such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Most notably:

Lowered Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 41% since 2019Set a new carbon target based on 2022 data: a 20% reduction in GHG emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 2030Set the company’s first portfolio-wide energy reduction target: a 12% reduction in electrical energy use by 2030

As with past reports, the current publication includes SAIC’s response to the Global Reporting Index (GRI), a Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report as well as the ESG Reporting Framework and Standards Index, which also incorporates the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

For more information on SAIC’s efforts on Corporate Responsibility, sustainability & ESG, visit: https://www.saic.com/who-we-are/about-saic/corporate-responsibility. 

About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. 

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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Certain statements in this release contain or are based on “forward-looking” information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “guidance,” and similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements in this release may include, among others, estimates of future revenues, operating income, earnings, earnings per share, charges, total contract value, backlog, outstanding shares and cash flows, as well as statements about future dividends, share repurchases and other capital deployment plans. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from the guidance and other forward-looking statements made in this release as a result of various factors. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause or contribute to these material differences include those discussed in the “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Legal Proceedings” sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC, which may be viewed or obtained through the Investor Relations section of our website at saic.com or on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. SAIC expressly disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statement provided in this release to reflect subsequent events, actual results or changes in SAIC’s expectations. SAIC also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by investment analysts or others.

Media Contact:
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Corporate culture has long been regarded as the set of organizational procedures and knowledge of the organization. Today it is much more than that: it is the set of values, actions, principles, goals, and rules that characterize the business. It serves to define its identity and is indispensable for engaging employees and succeeding in achieving the organization’s goals. Therefore, the corporate culture involves everyone and not only the management.

In this sense, training gains even more value because it helps to create or strengthen corporate culture and to share it at different levels of the business. When values are shared by all – as experience shows – the benefits are apparent in terms of economics and reputation: productivity increases, a sense of belonging is enhanced, and absenteeism and turnover rates are reduced.

Seminars and refresher courses provide an opportunity to learn more about techniques, tools, and regulations and also, increasingly, to share the sustainability strategy. Continuing education is of increasing value for companies that want to grow culturally and be able to attract and retain young people from generations of “sustainable natives”.

Read more about topics related to environmental and social sustainability, themes and projects close to us in terms of culture and corporate modus operandi on our Soft&Green blog.