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TOLEDO, Ohio, October 14, 2026 /3BL/ – The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $300,000 in the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) to support the delivery of its community-based outreach program, which brings free, hands-on art experiences directly into neighborhoods across Toledo. The program is designed to remove barriers to arts participation while creating consistent and safe spaces for children, youth, families, and adults experiencing economic instability.

By bringing art directly into Toledo neighborhoods, the program will help foster creativity, connection, personal expression and lifelong learning for community members who may otherwise have limited access to arts enrichment opportunities.

Programming from TMA is carried out through coordination with community-based partners, including:

• Cherry Street Mission
• Art Tatum Zone (ATZ) sites
• Toledo Lucas County Public Library (Kent and Mott Branches)

Teaching artists are assigned to the same sites over time, allowing program participants to build relationships with trusted adults and engage in a stable, welcoming space.

“We are incredibly grateful to KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation for this transformative investment in our community,” said Grace Toth, Emma Leah Bippus Director of Education, Toledo Museum of Art. “This support will allow us to deepen the meaningful work our Outreach team is doing every day, building relationships and creating relevant, inspiring art experiences that meet people where they are. By bringing opportunities for creativity, connection and personal expression directly into Toledo neighborhoods, we can remove barriers to participation and ensure that more members of our community feel welcomed, valued and connected through art.”

Art projects span a wide range of media, inspired by works of art in TMA’s collection and adapted to each age group and setting to allow for both introductory exposure and increasing complexity over time.

“KeyBank and the Toledo Museum of Art have a long-storied partnership that spans more than 25 years,” said Dan Dower, KeyBank Northwest Ohio Market President. “We’re proud to continue supporting the museum and their efforts to bring meaningful art experiences into the lives of children and adults across Toledo. Art has the power to inspire, build connections and create a sense of belonging.”

During the grant period, TMA aims to:

• Deliver over 150 total sessions annually across all sites.
• Serve more than 1,700 participants annually across all sites.
• Maintain and expand recurring arts programming year-round. 

Additional media coverage:

KeyBank gives $300,000 to expand Toledo Museum of Art outreach | Toledo Blade

KeyBank invests $300K in TMA programs | 13abc Toledo

by Cristina del Canto

NEW ORLEANS, October 14, 2026 /3BL/ – Entergy is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding $97,000 in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, scholarships to 24 students attending historically black colleges and universities and partner institutions across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

The scholarships are part of Entergy’s $20 million Power of Prosperity initiative, funded by the company’s shareholders, which supports HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South region by removing barriers that affect students’ academic success.

“These students represent the future of our communities across the Gulf South region,” said John Hudson, Entergy’s senior vice president and chief external affairs officer. “Through our Power of Prosperity initiative, we’re committed to removing barriers and opening doors for talented students who will shape the next generation of the energy workforce. These scholarships help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, contribute and thrive, and we are proud to support their journey.”

The Power of Prosperity initiative is focused on academic scholarships; workforce development opportunities such as internships, mentoring and faculty externships; generational wealth-building programs; and competitive facility grants and endowments. Scholarships support students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields including computer science, information technology, engineering and other disciplines that align with the needs of the evolving energy workforce.

In addition to the scholarships, this year, the Competitive Facilities Grant program will provide up to $1 million for accredited HBCUs and minority serving institutions in Entergy’s service area to upgrade classrooms, labs and equipment. Awards will be announced during the fall semester.

Learn more about Entergy’s Power of Prosperity program.

About Entergy

Entergy generates, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on. We’re also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at Entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

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GLP-1 medications have moved from niche to mainstream—and they are reshaping how people experience hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. These medications influence the body’s satiety and metabolic signaling, changing not just how much people eat, but what they intentionally choose to eat and how they feel after eating. According to Datassential’s 2026 research, 37% of US consumers are currently using or are considering GLP-1 medications, with awareness doubling in the last year. Usage is highest among men, millennials, higher income households, and consumers in the South and West.

But the real story isn’t just about adoption—it’s a shift in how consumers evaluate food, with greater focus on how protein, fiber, and fats contribute to satisfaction, energy, and long-term health.

Food as a Signal 

Today’s eaters, especially those influenced by GLP-1, are paying attention to how food makes them feel. Since GLP-1 changes the body’s internal signaling, consumers are gravitating towards foods that deliver:

• sustained energy
• comfortable fullness
• easy digestion

And the data shows it clearly: Consumers are mindful of what they are eating.

• +49% vegetable consumption
• +38% in fresh fruit
• +28% poultry
• +26% seafood
• +20% whole grains
• -31% processed foods
• -28% sugary foods
• 32% reduction in fatty foods

Consumers are rewriting the menu. They are choosing foods that work with their bodies and not against them.

What GLP-1 Consumers Want in Every Bite 

Across categories, we are seeing shifts towards foods that are:

• High protein
• Fiber rich
• Micronutrient dense
• Portion appropriate

Protein plays a key role in helping GLP‑1 users maintain muscle mass as they lose weight. Many clinicians emphasize making protein a priority at meals, often aiming for 20–30 grams per meal or 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day as a general guideline.

Fiber is equally important. It supports gut health, digestion, and overall comfort — and it is especially helpful for GLP‑1 users because constipation is a common side effect. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed, which most people fall short of today.

The winning space is in products that combine strong nutrition, like protein, fiber, and micronutrients, with the flavors and textures consumers already enjoy.

How Griffith Foods Can Help Customers Win in a GLP-1 Era 

1. Build protein forward, fiber-rich and nutrient dense foods 

Griffith Foods can help elevate nutrition through solutions such as:

• Protein boosting sauces
• Fiber enriched solutions

We help you design foods that deliver nutrition at every bite, which is exactly what GLP-1 users need.

2. Create portion aligned foods 

GLP-1 users eat less volume of food due to appetite suppression. We can support designing foods that are smaller portions and more nutritious.

3. Support sodium and sugar reduction 

Our Craveable Impact™ solutions can help deliver nutritious products without added sugar or reduced sodium.

4. Making every bite count with our Nutrient Density Calculator 

To support R&D and culinary teams, Griffith Foods developed a Nutrient Density Calculator with a global expert. This tool helps developers and culinary chefs instantly see where a concept stands, and where it can go, across:

• Protein
• Fiber
• Micronutrients
• Saturated fat
• Added sugar
• Sodium

Culinary Inspiration with Real World Applications 

Our chefs translate GLP‑1 nutrition fundamentals into dishes across dayparts using Griffith Foods’ coatings, sauces and dressings and seasonings.

When it comes to eating to support the overall health of individuals taking GLP-1s, the goal is to make every bite count. Griffith Foods supports customers in creating offerings that are both nutritious and delicious.

There are several considerations that should be kept in mind when aiming to make concepts as nutrient dense as possible while keeping them appealing to consumers.

Look towards fiber rich foods and find unique ways to incorporate them. For example, oats are a great source of fiber but are typically only seen at breakfast in sweet applications. However, their neutral flavor and creamy texture lend themselves nicely toward savory dishes for any time of day.

Legumes are one of the highest sources of fiber while also providing plant-based protein. When looking to add more fiber and protein without adding too much bulk to a dish, or without relying on fortification, look to beans and lentils!

The following are GLP-1 friendly meal ideas featuring Griffith Foods products:

• Carrot Cake Oat and Chia Pudding – Fiber-rich toasted rolled oats and chia seeds in a rich breakfast pudding with blended cottage cheese, carrots, and dates, and a carrot cake seasoning. Featuring Griffith Foods Carrot Cake Seasoning 
• Turkish Eggs with Zhoug and Chili Crunch – Known as çılbır, poached eggs are served over garlic spiced yogurt with bright green zhoug and chili crunch. Featuring Griffith Foods Garlic Yogurt Seasoning, Middle Eastern Chili Crunch 
• Chorizo Verde Stuffed Poblano Pepper – Earthy poblano peppers are stuffed with a blend of ground poultry, green lentils, and pepitas that are seasoned with green chilies, garlic, lime, cilantro, and coriander then topped with Mexican melting cheese. Featuring Griffith Foods Chorizo Verde Sausage Seasoning 
• Shawarma Meatball Bowl – Shawarma-spiced lamb meatballs are served over warmed hummus alongside a za’atar grilled cucumber salad, roasted lentils, and a lemon-tahini drizzle. Featuring Griffith Foods Shawarma Meatball Seasoning, Za’atar Seasoning 
• Chopped Salad with Marinated Lentils and Green Goddess Dressing – Chopped mixed greens are topped with cumin-scented marinated lentils, roasted broccoli, crispy tofu crumbles, farro, pickled peppers, and an avocado-yogurt green goddess dressing. Featuring Griffith Foods Spiced Lentil Marinade, Green Goddess Dressing Seasoning, 

The Bottom Line 

GLP-1 is not a trend; it is a metabolic lens that reshapes how people experience food. The companies that win are those that can deliver nutrition and sensory satisfaction. Griffith Foods is uniquely positioned to help you do exactly that, with science‑backed, sensory‑driven, culinary‑led, nutrient‑dense solutions that meet consumers where they are today.

If you’re ready to create foods that perform in a GLP‑1 world, connect with us today to explore our Craveable Impact Solutions, our Nutrient Density tool, and unlock innovation and renovation opportunities.

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About Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods is a global product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers with high-quality, culinary driven, customized products. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA, Griffith Foods is a family-owned business known for collaborative innovation guided by its purpose to “Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World.” Operating in over 40 countries across six continents, Griffith Foods employs more than 5,000 people, including over 40 chefs and 340 food scientists, who work together to create solutions that nourish people, planet, and communities. The company’s product capabilities include seasonings, sauces, dressings, coating systems, and alternative protein solutions. Griffith Foods’ primary areas of focus include Foodservice, Food Manufacturers, Protein Processors, and Retail.
 

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

WOONSOCKET, R.I., October 14, 2026 — CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today unveiled its first pharmacy-focused CVS Pharmacy® in the Boston area. The new pharmacy, located at 32 Warren Street in Roxbury, will help bridge gaps in pharmacy care, and make it easier for community members to access medications, immunizations and other health care services provided by pharmacists.

Nearly 20 pharmacy-focused pharmacy locations will open in select communities across the country in 2026, increasing access to vital pharmacy care. Each site will feature a full-service pharmacy with a customized selection of over-the-counter products available for purchase. Patients who would like to purchase items that are not offered at the pharmacy-focused locations can order additional items with free delivery to their home.

With footprints averaging around 3,000 square feet, the pharmacy-focused locations will help ensure patients have access to prescription medications and the trusted advice and counsel of their neighborhood CVS pharmacist.

“We are reimagining how pharmacy care is delivered by creating locations designed around the needs of the communities we serve,” said Sid Tenneti, Senior Vice President and Interim President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health. “This new Roxbury pharmacy expands access to medications, immunizations and trusted pharmacist expertise, while reinforcing our commitment to helping people achieve better health in their own neighborhoods.”

The new Roxbury pharmacy also offers a safe medication disposal bin for patients wanting to safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications, and is also a safe needle collection site, giving community members a convenient place to safely dispose of used sharps.

Multiple pharmacy formats to meet community health needs

The new pharmacy-focused locations are just one component of the company’s work to reinvent pharmacy. By adopting a customized approach focused on the diverse needs of the communities they serve, CVS Pharmacy has worked to strategically realign its retail footprint over the last few years. The new pharmacies will help the company better support its patients in those communities, ensuring its footprint is the right size and scale, and addressing shifts in the pharmacy industry. 

These smaller neighborhood pharmacies join several other formats already in place across the country. They include CVS Pharmacy’s traditional full-service front store and pharmacy locations, store-in-store pharmacies, such as those inside Target and Schnucks grocery stores, CVS Pharmacy stores that feature a MinuteClinic retail medical clinic, and side-by-side CVS Pharmacy and Oak Street Health care centers. 

The company has opened pharmacy-focused locations in Birmingham, AL, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX, and Washington, D.C. The company also plans to open more than 40 new CVS Pharmacy locations this year, including traditional stores and pharmacies in Target.

Importance of one-on-one interactions with pharmacists

The 2025 CVS Health® Rx Report highlighted that 80% of patients prefer face-to-face pharmacy care, and nearly half (48%) would switch pharmacies if limited to digital-only options. The overwhelming majority of pharmacy professionals (97%) also say in-person interactions remain vital.

“Being able to speak with a pharmacist one-on-one, having questions answered and getting advice and counsel when needed is crucial to helping patients maintain and achieve their best health,” said Marco Mares, Pharmacy Manager, CVS Pharmacy. “Our new Roxbury pharmacy is excited to welcome residents, build new relationships and serve the community’s pharmacy care needs.”

Whether a patient prefers the convenience of prescription delivery or prefers to visit their local pharmacy in-person, CVS Pharmacy is ensuring patients have multiple care options to choose from, depending on their individual needs. 

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 14, 2026 /3BL/ – 3M and Discovery Education today named 8th grader Raji Doshi as the winner of the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition. Raji lives in Farmington, Connecticut, and attends Stanford Online School. She distinguished herself by engineering a natural algae-and-aragonite system, an inventive solution to address ocean acidification by increasing alkalinity and removing carbon dioxide from seawater. As the grand prize winner, Raji received a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”

Raji spent the summer competing against nine other finalists and ultimately secured the win during final Challenge events at 3M global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Oct. 12 and 13, 2026. The 2026 finalists, ages 11 to 14, each identified an everyday problem, developed an innovative solution, and pitched their project through a one- to two-minute entry video. Their proposals aligned to 3M technology platforms including climate tech and safety, and finalists were evaluated on their creativity, scientific knowledge, communication effectiveness, ingenuity, application of STEM principles, and demonstration of research.

Raji’s project, Engineering a Novel Durable Algae-Aragonite Alkalinity System to Reduce CO2-Driven Ocean Acidification, tests whether macroalgae cultivation paired with natural calcium carbonate buffers could create a durable, low-cost system for reducing coastal acidification, a growing threat to marine ecosystems. The solution reflects the 3M Young Scientist Challenge’s focus on encouraging middle school students to think creatively, apply the power of STEM, and develop real-world solutions that can make a meaningful impact. Through carbonate chemistry analysis, Raji demonstrated the efficacy of aragonite in increasing algae biomass, removing carbon dioxide, and substantially lowering dissolved carbon dioxide. She also developed a Michaelis-Menten computational model to identify an optimal aragonite dose, a step toward making climate solutions more practical for coastal communities.  

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge highlights the incredible potential of young people to tackle real-world challenges through science,” said William Brown, 3M Chairman and CEO. “The talent and creativity displayed by this year’s finalists was exceptional, and we congratulate Raji on earning the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.”

Each 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalist is paired with a 3M scientist who mentors and works with them one-on-one over the summer to transform their ideas from concept to prototype. This year’s winner was paired with Deborah Isabelle, a product engineering specialist at 3M.

“Raji’s project reminds us that when you’re passionate about something, you can use that interest to change the world,” said Isabelle. “She loves collecting seashells and was distressed that ocean acidification is starting to damage the seashells and the creatures that live inside them. It was that passion that led her to create ALKACORE to address the ocean acidification issue.”

The second and third place winners from the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge also receive special recognition, including a $1,000 prize. This year’s runners-up are:

• Aaisha Asif, a 7th grader from Sarasota, Fla., Pine View, Sarasota County Schools
• Sharvi Mahajan, a 9th grader from San Diego, Calif., Westview High School, Poway Unified School District

The remaining top finalists from the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, in alphabetical order by last name, are:

• Ahmed Abdelsalam, a 7th grader from Cambridge, Mass., Darby Vassall Upper School, Cambridge Public Schools
• Aiden Jo, a 9th grader from Houston, Texas, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Houston Independent School District
• Roy Kim, an 8th grader from Beaverton, Ore., Whitford Middle School, Beaverton School District
• Arika Kundu, an 8th grader from Shorewood, Minn., Minnetonka Middle School East, Minnetonka Public Schools
• Millie Pradawong, a 9th grader from Fairfax, Va., James Madison High School, Fairfax County
• Naboshree Santra, a 7th grader from Oviedo, Fla., Jackson Heights Middle School, Seminole County Public Schools
• Abigail Stein, an 8th grader from Nashville, Tenn., Harding Academy, Nashville Independent Schools

“When students have the support to follow their curiosity, their ideas can grow into real-world innovation,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “For 19 years, our partnership with 3M has paired students with working scientists who coach them from ideation to working prototype. We applaud Raji and every Young Scientist for the dedication and imagination they bring to this challenge, and we’re grateful to 3M for helping us make hands-on scientific inquiry a thrill to watch.”

Now in its 19th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge continues to inspire and challenge middle school students to think creatively and apply the power of STEM to develop real-world solutions. Former America’s Top Young Scientists have given TED Talks, filed patents, founded nonprofits, and made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In addition, a 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network was formed in fall 2022 and includes more than 100 former challenge winners, finalists, and mentors, who take part in networking opportunities and more.

The award-winning competition supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program Young Scientist Lab, which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. All the resources are also available on Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged PreK-12 classrooms.

To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet this year’s winners and finalists, visit youngscientistlab.com.

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About 3M

3M (NYSE: MMM) is focused on transforming industries around the world by applying science and creating innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team is working to solve tough customer problems by leveraging diverse technology platforms, differentiated capabilities, global footprint, and operational excellence. Discover how 3M is shaping the future at 3M.com/news. 

About Discovery Education

Discovery Education is a global education technology leader whose innovative solutions empower educators and progress student learning. Discovery Education’s solutions have served more than 100 million students globally, supporting effective teaching and learning in 45% of U.S. K-12 schools and in 100+ countries and territories. The company’s portfolio includes award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, high-quality standards-aligned content, and AI-enabled teaching and learning tools. Solutions span math, science, literacy, social studies, and career-connected learning, including instructionally-aligned content developed through one-of-a-kind partnerships with industry leaders to bring real-world relevance into every lesson. Learn more at www.DiscoveryEducation.com.

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Howard Kwong, senior manager, public affairs, APAC, at Cascale, joined graduate students at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) on Oct. 6 for a guest lecture.

About 25 students attended the session, part of the “Transforming Global Value Chains for Sustainability: The Case of Fashion and Textiles” course. Michelle Gabriel, resident fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, teaches the course.

The lecture builds on Cascale and Worldly’s recently announced collaboration on  the YSE course, which brings the Higg Index and industry insights into the classroom.

From Theory to Practice

Kwong’s presentation grounded sustainability frameworks in the commercial and regulatory realities of global supply chains. He walked students through Cascale’s policy framework, which spans global policy intelligence, capacity building and advocacy with industry associations, stakeholders, and policymakers.

Ahead of class, students received several Cascale public affairs reports as pre-reads. These included the Cascale APAC Policy Priorities Paper; The New Trade Landscape: What Global Trade Fragmentation Means for Consumer Goods Supply Chains  policy deep dive, and the 2026 Global Due Diligence and Sustainability Reporting Legislation Report.

Drawing on those findings, Kwong explored the gaps between corporate boardrooms, factory floors and global regulators. Discussion covered C-suite trade-offs, regulatory fragmentation across the EU, U.S. and APAC, and climate and labor vulnerabilities at the factory level.

He also brought the central question of Cascale’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Athens into the classroom: Who pays, who profits and what actually changes? Sharing lessons from site visits, Cascale Forums and Annual Meetings, Kwong urged students to look past basic compliance. Instead, he encouraged them to consider how capital, incentives and risk-sharing can be aligned across the value chain.

From Ego-System to Ecosystem

Kwong closed by encouraging students to adopt an “ecosystem” mindset, moving away from isolated “ego-system” solutions toward pre-competitive collaboration. Lasting supply chain resilience, he said, depends on shared data, harmonized standards and collective action.

Students shared how approachable and generous the conversation felt. “I’m genuinely interested in the work Cascale is doing, and hoping to work in supply chain related management,” one student said after class.

For more about Cascale’s policy work and additional member benefits, explore Cascale membership.

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Breaking into the live entertainment industry often requires access to professional networks, mentorship and hands-on experience. To help bridge that gap, AEG‘s, AEG Presents and The Bowery Presents recently brought their College Connection Program to New York City, connecting students with industry professionals and providing a direct pathway from career exploration to paid work experience.

The program culminated with seven participants being hired to work alongside event teams at two major concerts held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens: The Strokes on October 2 and Dom Dolla on October 3. Before stepping into those roles, students attended a career development session where they met professionals from across the live entertainment industry, learned about different career paths and toured the concert site to see firsthand how a large-scale outdoor event comes together.

Outreach extended to students at nine colleges and universities across New York City, including Queens College, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, York College, Vaughn College, Plaza College, St. John’s University, New York University and the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.

The program was further strengthened through partnerships with several nonprofit and industry organizations, including Save The Music Foundation, Women in Music, the Coalition of Festivals and Major Events, EICOP and Building Beats.

“Live entertainment is built by thousands of people most audiences never see, and too many talented students don’t know those careers exist or how to reach them,” said Twana Simmons, AEG Presents. “College Connection puts students in the room with professionals, takes them behind the scenes, and then gives them a real role on show day.”

In addition to creating workforce development opportunities, the initiative extended its community impact through ticket donations to Flushing Alliance, Queens Theatre, Queens Community House, HeadCount and Lets Green NYC, helping local organizations and residents experience live music in their own community.

By combining mentorship, networking, career exploration and paid work experience, College Connection helps create more accessible pathways into live entertainment while building a stronger and more diverse pipeline of future industry talent.

Key Takeaways:

1. Energy resilience is no longer just an operational concern. It has become a strategic business priority driven by rising energy demand, climate pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and infrastructure constraints.
2. There is no universal solution to energy resilience. Effective strategies depend on local regulations, energy markets, infrastructure, and resource availability.
3. Organizations are increasingly exploring distributed generation, renewable energy, battery storage, and advanced energy management technologies to improve reliability and reduce risk.
4. Energy efficiency remains one of the fastest and most cost-effective pathways to improving resilience and reducing emissions.
5. The future of energy resilience will depend on combining technology, local expertise, smarter infrastructure, and practical sustainability strategies.

Listen to the full episode:
Building Energy Resilience: Balancing Cost, Sustainability and Security

Introduction

Organizations around the world are facing a new energy reality. Energy costs remain volatile, infrastructure is under growing pressure, climate-related disruptions are becoming more common, and demand continues to rise as technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure expand. At the same time, organizations face increasing expectations to reduce emissions and advance their sustainability commitments.

As a result, energy resilience is moving from an operational issue to a boardroom discussion. Business leaders are increasingly asking how they can secure reliable energy supplies, control costs, reduce risk, and support long-term sustainability goals while navigating a rapidly changing global landscape.

In Episode 5 of Rethinking EHS, host Angelique Dickson, President of Inogen Alliance and Executive Vice President of Antea Group USA, is joined by David Wyllie, Group Innovation Programme Director at Tonkin + Taylor (New Zealand), and Sofiane Kessouar, Senior EHS Consultant at Baden Consulting (Switzerland), to discuss how organizations can strengthen energy resilience while balancing cost, sustainability, and security.

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Why is energy resilience becoming such an important business issue?

Angelique Dickson: Organizations everywhere seem to be talking about energy resilience. Why has it become such a pressing issue?

David Wyllie: Energy systems are facing increasing pressure from multiple directions. Rising demand, aging infrastructure, climate-related disruptions, and broader geopolitical uncertainty are all affecting how organizations think about energy security and reliability. What was once viewed primarily as a utility issue is now becoming a broader business risk discussion.

Sofiane Kessouar: The challenge is that every country faces a unique combination of regulations, energy sources, costs, and infrastructure constraints. While the drivers may vary, organizations everywhere are trying to solve the same core challenge: ensuring energy remains reliable, affordable, and sustainable.

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How are different regions approaching the energy transition?

Angelique Dickson: Are organizations facing the same challenges globally, or do regional differences matter?

Sofiane Kessouar: Regional differences are significant. Europe, for example, has experienced substantial energy market disruptions in recent years, creating renewed focus on energy security and diversification. Different countries have varying regulatory structures, energy mixes, and infrastructure capabilities that influence how organizations approach resilience.

David Wyllie: New Zealand offers another perspective. The country generates much of its electricity from renewable sources, yet still faces challenges related to demand growth, infrastructure resilience, and seasonal variability. Even regions with strong renewable portfolios must continuously adapt to changing conditions.

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Why is energy resilience increasingly connected to business resilience?

Angelique Dickson: How does energy resilience impact broader business operations?

David Wyllie: For many organizations, energy interruptions can directly affect operations, revenue, productivity, and customer commitments. Energy resilience is increasingly being evaluated alongside other business continuity risks because it directly influences an organization’s ability to operate effectively.

Whether the challenge is grid instability, power outages, extreme weather, or supply constraints, companies are recognizing that understanding energy risk is becoming essential to long-term resilience planning.

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Can organizations take greater control of their energy future?

Angelique Dickson: Many companies feel dependent on external energy systems. Are there opportunities to gain more control?

David Wyllie: Absolutely. One growing trend is distributed generation, where organizations generate a portion of their own energy through onsite systems such as solar, battery storage, or other technologies. These approaches can increase resilience while providing greater visibility and control over energy costs.

Organizations are increasingly evaluating whether they should remain fully dependent on centralized infrastructure or diversify their energy sources to reduce vulnerability.

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What role does energy efficiency play in resilience?

Angelique Dickson: When organizations think about energy resilience, they often focus on generation. Are there easier opportunities?

David Wyllie: One of the most overlooked opportunities is simply using less energy. Conservation and efficiency improvements often provide some of the fastest returns while simultaneously reducing costs, emissions, and operational risk.

Before investing heavily in new infrastructure, organizations should understand where energy is being consumed and identify opportunities to improve performance. Energy resilience frequently begins with better energy management rather than additional energy supply.

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Is there a single best strategy for energy resilience?

Angelique Dickson: Organizations are looking for clear answers. Is there a best practice model everyone should follow?

Sofiane Kessouar: The biggest challenge is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Every organization operates within a unique combination of regulations, infrastructure, business requirements, and local conditions. Solutions that work well in one country may not be appropriate elsewhere.

Successful energy resilience strategies begin with understanding local circumstances and selecting solutions that align with operational realities.

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How are technology and data changing energy management?

Angelique Dickson: What technologies are having the biggest impact today?

David Wyllie: Organizations now have access to tools that would have been difficult to implement just a few years ago. Real-time monitoring, IoT-enabled systems, advanced analytics, and demand-side management tools can help organizations better understand energy usage and make more informed decisions.

These technologies allow organizations to identify inefficiencies, respond to changing conditions more quickly, and optimize performance across facilities and operations.

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What emerging technologies should organizations be watching?

Angelique Dickson: Looking ahead, what innovations are most promising?

David Wyllie: Battery storage continues to evolve rapidly, with costs declining faster than many organizations realize. New approaches to storage are helping improve both renewable energy integration and overall system resilience.

Other innovations include floating solar systems, waste heat recovery, smart grids, virtual power plants, and artificial intelligence-driven optimization tools that can help organizations better match energy demand with available resources.

As technologies mature, energy resilience solutions are becoming more accessible and commercially viable for a broader range of organizations.

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How can organizations balance sustainability with reliability?

Angelique Dickson: Some organizations feel pressure to prioritize sustainability even when reliability remains the top concern. How should they approach this challenge?

Sofiane Kessouar: Organizations should not view sustainability and resilience as competing priorities. The most successful strategies often deliver both environmental and operational benefits. The challenge is finding solutions that reflect local realities and business needs.

Over time, energy resilience and sustainability are becoming increasingly interconnected. Organizations that understand their energy profile, improve efficiency, and deploy appropriate technologies can often reduce emissions while strengthening resilience at the same time.

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What should organizations be doing today?

Organizations looking to strengthen energy resilience should consider several practical questions:

• Do we understand our most significant energy-related business risks?
• Have we identified opportunities to improve energy efficiency before investing in new infrastructure?
• Are there opportunities to increase local energy generation or diversify supply?
• Are we using available data and monitoring tools to optimize performance?
• Do our energy strategies balance reliability, affordability, sustainability, and operational needs?

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How Inogen Alliance Can Help

Building energy resilience requires more than technology alone. It requires an understanding of local regulations, infrastructure, energy markets, operational risks, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies.

Through its global network of local EHS, sustainability, and infrastructure experts, Inogen Alliance helps organizations navigate complex energy challenges, evaluate risks, improve operational resilience, support decarbonization objectives, and identify practical pathways toward a more secure and sustainable energy future.

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What should organizations do today?

As data centers continue to expand globally, organizations should focus on a few critical questions:

• Are our EHS management systems keeping pace with rapid growth and innovation?
• Have we fully evaluated site-specific environmental risks before development begins?
• Are contractors, suppliers, and partners operating to the same safety expectations?
• Are we proactively managing emerging risks associated with power generation, cooling systems, and infrastructure changes?
• Do we have access to both global best practices and local expertise

 

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By Cole Avery

NEW ORLEANS, October 13, 2026 /3BL/ – Entergy is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its Environmental Initiatives Fund, marking a milestone in a long history of environmental commitment that began well before sustainability became a corporate trend.

For a quarter century, Entergy’s EIF has exemplified the company’s early and ongoing leadership in environmental stewardship. Established in 2001 as a shareholder-funded grant program, the EIF represents a proactive approach to protecting natural resources, reducing emissions, restoring habitats and strengthening community resilience across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Over its 25-year history, Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $45 million in community-based environmental improvements across the region.

“Reaching 25 years of the Environmental Initiatives Fund is more than marking time; it’s a reaffirmation of a commitment our shareholders embraced long before sustainability was in the spotlight,” said John Weiss, vice president of sustainability and environmental policy. “The EIF has allowed us to support meaningful projects that improve local ecosystems, strengthen communities and advance environmental progress throughout our service area.”

In 2025 alone, the EIF provided $1 million in shareholder-funded support to 11 partner organizations working in areas such as wetland restoration, tree planting, biodiversity education and green infrastructure development. These efforts complement Entergy’s broader environmental initiatives, including long-term climate commitments, coastal restoration partnerships and decades of community-focused conservation work.

This anniversary highlights a broader legacy in climate action for Entergy. In 2001 — the same year the EIF launched — Entergy became the first U.S. utility to voluntarily limit its carbon emissions, signaling a level of environmental responsibility uncommon at the time. Two decades later, Entergy operates one of the cleanest large-scale power generation fleets in the United States and is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to climate action, environmental reporting and performance across key sustainability indicators.

Anniversary webpage highlights progress, partnerships

To mark the 25-year milestone, Entergy has introduced a commemorative webpage featuring:

• A video message from Entergy sustainability leadership
• An interactive map showcasing highlighted projects across the service area
• Profiles of partner organizations across the service region

Learn more about the Environmental Initiatives Fund’s 25-year impact and explore the anniversary content at Entergy.com/Environment/EIF.

About Entergy

Entergy generates, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on. We’re also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at Entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

Media inquiries:
Cole Avery
504-576-4238
ravery2@entergy.com

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When a device’s battery, keyboard or screen fails, the automatic next step has typically been replacement. But for IT leaders facing growing sustainability, resilience and cost pressures, this old model is ripe for a rethink.

The demand for high-performance AI PCs is rising. At the same time, Scope 3 emissions, lifetime performance and IT waste are moving up the strategic agenda. So, while businesses must still modernize their IT ecosystems, blanket refreshes and a ‘disposable IT’ mindset are no longer the best way forward.

Repairability opens up new possibilities

Lenovo’s repairable ThinkPad devices with innovative internal designs give IT leaders a new route to modernization. Repairability-by-design allows organizations to adopt a regenerative IT model which keeps value flowing back into their ecosystem. 

Accessible internal design, easy-to-replace components, clear repair guidance and readily available parts mean a failed component no longer triggers replacement. Organizations have more options: repair, refurbishment, redeployment, or recovery of parts and materials. Lenovo’s Christoph Blindenbacher, Director of ThinkPad product management explains, “Designing for repairability doesn’t mean compromising innovation or premium experiences; when done well, it actually drives smarter innovation, better modularity, and more resilient platforms.”

For IT teams, that means more control and less waste. For users, it means devices that stay reliable, supported and fit for purpose for longer.

A new benchmark for repairability

Lenovo’s ThinkPad portfolio is being recognized for its repairable design. The world’s biggest repair community, iFixit, awarded the new ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen, powered by up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Series 3 processors, rare 10/10 repairability scores. Built around accessible, replaceable parts, the devices have user-replaceable batteries, keyboards and LPCAMM2 memory as well as clear documentation and readily available spare parts.

Repairability extends to premium devices too. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition and X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition, powered by up to Intel® Core™ Ultra X7 Series 3 processors with Intel vPro(R), use Lenovo’s innovative Space Frame design to optimize performance and enable repairs, earning them 9/10 iFixit repairability scores.

Regenerative IT and the device lifespiral

In a new report, Lenovo outlines how repairable devices transform the linear device lifecycle into a ‘device lifespiral’ which opens up more opportunities to reclaim value. The report shows how organizations can start using a regenerative IT model to avoid unnecessary replacement, extend device lifespan and reduce lifetime costs.

Services put regenerative IT into action

Repairable devices make regenerative IT possible. Services make it operational. Lenovo TruScale Device as a Service helps organizations uncover value at every stage of a device’s first and second life: from right-sizing technology use and supporting repair at scale, to trusted refurbishment and redeployment, to secure recovery and data-driven sustainability decisions.

How regenerative IT unlocks value

By connecting repairable devices, lifecycle services, recovery pathways and data, Lenovo equips organizations to make better decisions throughout the device lifecycle, with positive effects on sustainability and beyond. Along with reducing waste and spreading embodied carbon emissions over longer device lifespans, repairable devices and regenerative IT give businesses more options and control, helping them reduce costs, reclaim value and strengthen resilience.

Turn refresh cycles into value cycles

To reap the rewards of regenerative IT, IT leaders must pivot from managing devices for refresh timing to managing for lifecycle value. To succeed, that change need to be built into decision-making across procurement, IT operations, sustainability and vendor strategy.

Disposable IT reimagined

Read the full report to learn how Lenovo helps organizations move from refresh cycles to value cycles with regenerative IT.