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As sustainability becomes a decisive factor in enterprise purchasing, Lenovo is responding by delivering configuration-level Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for ThinkPad through its partnership with Makersite.

For enterprise PC buyers, this shift is driven by a clear need: broad product-level estimates of PCFs are no longer enough. They want to know the carbon impact of the exact configuration they plan to purchase, and they increasingly expect verified, International Standards Organization (ISO) ‑ aligned data to back it up.

For Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad line, this shift created both a challenge and an opportunity. Historically, ThinkPad reported PCFs using a single model-level value. This number was accurate at the portfolio level, but it couldn’t account for the real variation across thousands of customer configurations. And when customers asked for configuration-specific footprints during enterprise tenders, additional manual work was required to meet customer demands with speed and accuracy.

Today, that challenge has become a strategic advantage—thanks to Lenovo’s adoption of Makersite as a complementary system for configuration-level PCF modelling. By integrating granular supplier data, automating Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), and standardizing footprint modelling across teams, Lenovo is now delivering a new standard for transparency and precision in PC sustainability.

A New Baseline for PCF Accuracy

“Our partnership with Makersite is about setting a new baseline for how product carbon footprints are measured at Lenovo,” says Tom Butler, VP of Commercial Product and Portfolio Management for Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group. “Instead of relying on broad portfolio averages, we can now model carbon footprints at the configuration level, using traceable, ISO-aligned data.”

Helping a global brand like Lenovo transition from model-level estimates to configuration-level, traceable carbon footprints marks an important milestone for product sustainability,” adds Neil D’Souza, Founder and CEO of Makersite. “By embedding ISO-aligned, component-level modelling into enterprise workflows, Lenovo is not only strengthening reporting but also transforming how products are designed and evaluated.” For enterprise buyers, product families aren’t what matters — specific configurations are. Differences in storage, memory, displays, and other components can significantly influence the final PCF. With configuration-level visibility, Lenovo sellers can now show customers exactly how component choices affect carbon outcomes and give them credible options that balance price, performance, and sustainability.

For example, a customer may choose a lower-performance SSD that carries a lower carbon footprint. With Makersite’s modelling, sales teams can demonstrate that impact with evidence, not estimates.

Building a Unified, Auditable Data Foundation

The industry-standard PAIA methodology already enabled ThinkPad’s model-level PCFs, but it wasn’t designed for configuration-level modelling at scale. With thousands of possible configurations, Lenovo needed a workflow that could ingest supplier data, generate LCAs automatically, and provide consistent, customer-ready outputs.

By integrating Makersite, Lenovo created a single, auditable data foundation shared across sustainability, engineering, and commercial teams.

2.5 million supplier Full Material Declarations (FMDs) have been ingested.

These FMDs are automatically converted into substance-level LCAs, providing unprecedented detail.

New component data is onboarded through a structured validation workflow, improving quality as the system scales.

“By bringing supplier declarations and configuration-level modelling into one framework, we made carbon reporting consistent, scalable, and customer-ready,” says William Dominici, Director of PCSD Strategy at Lenovo Worldwide. “It’s improved confidence in the data across sustainability, engineering, and tender teams.”

“Accurate carbon insight is table stakes for enterprise IT procurement,” adds Julian Weitz, Chief Revenue Officer at Makersite. “With Makersite powering configuration-specific PCFs at scale, Lenovo can confidently respond to tender requirements with defensible, customer-ready carbon data that strengthens credibility with procurement, engineering, and sustainability stakeholders alike.”

Data-driven decisions on the journey to net-zero 

Lenovo has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Accurate measurement of emissions across the enterprise’s value chain is a challenge for companies like Lenovo, who are aligning their net-zero goals with climate science. The largest category of Lenovo’s emissions includes customers’ use of Lenovo products (scope 3), which also impacts Lenovo’s customers’ emissions.  

By empowering ThinkPad customers with PCFs at the configuration level, Lenovo is enabling decision makers to prioritize sustainability in their ThinkPad purchases, helping them manage their own IT carbon footprint.  

Without accurate, credible data, large enterprises like Lenovo and their global customers cannot make progress on their emissions reduction journeys. By using data-driven tools like Makersite to measure the PCF of flagship products like the Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo is charting a smarter path toward a more sustainable future. 

Learn more by reading the case study on Makersite.

As sustainability becomes a decisive factor in enterprise purchasing, Lenovo is responding by delivering configuration-level Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for ThinkPad through its partnership with Makersite.

For enterprise PC buyers, this shift is driven by a clear need: broad product-level estimates of PCFs are no longer enough. They want to know the carbon impact of the exact configuration they plan to purchase, and they increasingly expect verified, International Standards Organization (ISO) ‑ aligned data to back it up.

For Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad line, this shift created both a challenge and an opportunity. Historically, ThinkPad reported PCFs using a single model-level value. This number was accurate at the portfolio level, but it couldn’t account for the real variation across thousands of customer configurations. And when customers asked for configuration-specific footprints during enterprise tenders, additional manual work was required to meet customer demands with speed and accuracy.

Today, that challenge has become a strategic advantage—thanks to Lenovo’s adoption of Makersite as a complementary system for configuration-level PCF modelling. By integrating granular supplier data, automating Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), and standardizing footprint modelling across teams, Lenovo is now delivering a new standard for transparency and precision in PC sustainability.

A New Baseline for PCF Accuracy

“Our partnership with Makersite is about setting a new baseline for how product carbon footprints are measured at Lenovo,” says Tom Butler, VP of Commercial Product and Portfolio Management for Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group. “Instead of relying on broad portfolio averages, we can now model carbon footprints at the configuration level, using traceable, ISO-aligned data.”

Helping a global brand like Lenovo transition from model-level estimates to configuration-level, traceable carbon footprints marks an important milestone for product sustainability,” adds Neil D’Souza, Founder and CEO of Makersite. “By embedding ISO-aligned, component-level modelling into enterprise workflows, Lenovo is not only strengthening reporting but also transforming how products are designed and evaluated.” For enterprise buyers, product families aren’t what matters — specific configurations are. Differences in storage, memory, displays, and other components can significantly influence the final PCF. With configuration-level visibility, Lenovo sellers can now show customers exactly how component choices affect carbon outcomes and give them credible options that balance price, performance, and sustainability.

For example, a customer may choose a lower-performance SSD that carries a lower carbon footprint. With Makersite’s modelling, sales teams can demonstrate that impact with evidence, not estimates.

Building a Unified, Auditable Data Foundation

The industry-standard PAIA methodology already enabled ThinkPad’s model-level PCFs, but it wasn’t designed for configuration-level modelling at scale. With thousands of possible configurations, Lenovo needed a workflow that could ingest supplier data, generate LCAs automatically, and provide consistent, customer-ready outputs.

By integrating Makersite, Lenovo created a single, auditable data foundation shared across sustainability, engineering, and commercial teams.

2.5 million supplier Full Material Declarations (FMDs) have been ingested.

These FMDs are automatically converted into substance-level LCAs, providing unprecedented detail.

New component data is onboarded through a structured validation workflow, improving quality as the system scales.

“By bringing supplier declarations and configuration-level modelling into one framework, we made carbon reporting consistent, scalable, and customer-ready,” says William Dominici, Director of PCSD Strategy at Lenovo Worldwide. “It’s improved confidence in the data across sustainability, engineering, and tender teams.”

“Accurate carbon insight is table stakes for enterprise IT procurement,” adds Julian Weitz, Chief Revenue Officer at Makersite. “With Makersite powering configuration-specific PCFs at scale, Lenovo can confidently respond to tender requirements with defensible, customer-ready carbon data that strengthens credibility with procurement, engineering, and sustainability stakeholders alike.”

Data-driven decisions on the journey to net-zero 

Lenovo has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Accurate measurement of emissions across the enterprise’s value chain is a challenge for companies like Lenovo, who are aligning their net-zero goals with climate science. The largest category of Lenovo’s emissions includes customers’ use of Lenovo products (scope 3), which also impacts Lenovo’s customers’ emissions.  

By empowering ThinkPad customers with PCFs at the configuration level, Lenovo is enabling decision makers to prioritize sustainability in their ThinkPad purchases, helping them manage their own IT carbon footprint.  

Without accurate, credible data, large enterprises like Lenovo and their global customers cannot make progress on their emissions reduction journeys. By using data-driven tools like Makersite to measure the PCF of flagship products like the Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo is charting a smarter path toward a more sustainable future. 

Learn more by reading the case study on Makersite.

Stories like Ella’s are exactly why partnerships like this matter.

Through Aspire’s Employment Training Program, individuals gain more than job skills—they gain confidence, independence, and a real pathway to meaningful work. Ella’s journey shows what’s possible when training reflects real-world environments and when employers are truly invested in opening doors.

We’re proud to partner with Aspire and fellow employers to help build inclusive talent pipelines that work—for people and for businesses.

To read her full story and career journey, please use the link below: 
https://aspirechicago.com/news/from-what-if-to-i-did-it/

About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 21,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and significant digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

Stories like Ella’s are exactly why partnerships like this matter.

Through Aspire’s Employment Training Program, individuals gain more than job skills—they gain confidence, independence, and a real pathway to meaningful work. Ella’s journey shows what’s possible when training reflects real-world environments and when employers are truly invested in opening doors.

We’re proud to partner with Aspire and fellow employers to help build inclusive talent pipelines that work—for people and for businesses.

To read her full story and career journey, please use the link below: 
https://aspirechicago.com/news/from-what-if-to-i-did-it/

About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 21,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and significant digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland celebrated the grand opening of its JA Experiential Learning Center, presented by KeyBank, in downtown Cleveland on March 26 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The new facility is dedicated to experiential, career-connected learning for students across the region.

The learning center brings together students and local industry partners to provide immersive programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. Students participating in the JA Experiential Learning Center will take part in interactive simulations and programs aligned with real-world careers and local industry needs. 

“When students experience how careers, finances, and businesses work in the real world, learning becomes truly meaningful,” said Michele Pomerantz, Chief of Education for the City of Cleveland. “The JA Experiential Learning Center will help students gain real-world skills and begin building a brighter future, empowering the next generation of leaders in our community.”

The first immersive program students will participate in is JA Finance Park which teaches students to manage money by making real-world budgeting and financial decisions in a simulated adult-life experience. The learning center welcomed its first students to the JA Finance Park on the same day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“KeyBank is so proud to support Junior Achievement and the opening of the new JA Experiential Learning Center, a space that will empower thousands of young people to build the skills and confidence they need to shape their financial futures,” said KeyBank’s Corporate Responsibility Officer Mattie Jones-Hollowell.  “By helping young people understand budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible credit use, we’re not only preparing them for the world of work, but we’re also strengthening the entire community, and we are honored to partner with Junior Achievement in this transformative investment in Cleveland’s future.”

The space will open with 11 local partners, each with a built‑in storefront: KeyBank, Charles Schwab, Chick‑Fil‑A, Citizens, Heinen’s, Lubrizol, Sherwin-Williams, State Farm, Union Home Mortgage, The UPS Store and The Veale Foundation. As part of the JA Finance Park simulation, each partner will be designated a different portion of a real-world budget for students to analyze and create.

“The opening of the JA Experiential Learning Center in downtown Ward 5 is a powerful investment in the future of our young people. This center will give students hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and real-world career pathways right here in the heart of our city,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Richard A. Starr.  “When we create spaces where our children can see, touch, and experience opportunity, we are not just preparing them for jobs we are preparing them for leadership. Ward 5 is proud to welcome an initiative that connects education to economic empowerment and helps build the next generation of Cleveland’s business and community leaders.”

About Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland

Since 1941, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland has been dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA and JA Worldwide. Today Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. For more information, visit cleveland.ja.org.

Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland celebrated the grand opening of its JA Experiential Learning Center, presented by KeyBank, in downtown Cleveland on March 26 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The new facility is dedicated to experiential, career-connected learning for students across the region.

The learning center brings together students and local industry partners to provide immersive programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. Students participating in the JA Experiential Learning Center will take part in interactive simulations and programs aligned with real-world careers and local industry needs. 

“When students experience how careers, finances, and businesses work in the real world, learning becomes truly meaningful,” said Michele Pomerantz, Chief of Education for the City of Cleveland. “The JA Experiential Learning Center will help students gain real-world skills and begin building a brighter future, empowering the next generation of leaders in our community.”

The first immersive program students will participate in is JA Finance Park which teaches students to manage money by making real-world budgeting and financial decisions in a simulated adult-life experience. The learning center welcomed its first students to the JA Finance Park on the same day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“KeyBank is so proud to support Junior Achievement and the opening of the new JA Experiential Learning Center, a space that will empower thousands of young people to build the skills and confidence they need to shape their financial futures,” said KeyBank’s Corporate Responsibility Officer Mattie Jones-Hollowell.  “By helping young people understand budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible credit use, we’re not only preparing them for the world of work, but we’re also strengthening the entire community, and we are honored to partner with Junior Achievement in this transformative investment in Cleveland’s future.”

The space will open with 11 local partners, each with a built‑in storefront: KeyBank, Charles Schwab, Chick‑Fil‑A, Citizens, Heinen’s, Lubrizol, Sherwin-Williams, State Farm, Union Home Mortgage, The UPS Store and The Veale Foundation. As part of the JA Finance Park simulation, each partner will be designated a different portion of a real-world budget for students to analyze and create.

“The opening of the JA Experiential Learning Center in downtown Ward 5 is a powerful investment in the future of our young people. This center will give students hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and real-world career pathways right here in the heart of our city,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Richard A. Starr.  “When we create spaces where our children can see, touch, and experience opportunity, we are not just preparing them for jobs we are preparing them for leadership. Ward 5 is proud to welcome an initiative that connects education to economic empowerment and helps build the next generation of Cleveland’s business and community leaders.”

About Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland

Since 1941, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland has been dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA and JA Worldwide. Today Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. For more information, visit cleveland.ja.org.

LEEDS, United Kingdom, March 30, 2026 /3BL/ – Antea Group UK is proud to announce that it will host the spring Inogen Alliance Associate Meeting in Bath, United Kingdom. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Inogen Alliance, a global network of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) consultancy partners working together by choice toward common goals.

The Inogen Alliance convenes bi-annual associate meetings to facilitate knowledge exchange, deepen understanding of regional EHS and sustainability landscapes, and strengthen the relationships that underpin the consortium’s global impact. Hosting this milestone event that brings together partners from across the globe is an exciting opportunity for the rapidly growing Antea Group UK team.

“As both a member of the Inogen Alliance Leadership Team and part of the Antea Group UK team, welcoming our colleagues from across the globe to the UK and serving as host for this 25th anniversary event is an honor. We look forward to inspiring discussions about the state of EHS&S around the world and how we can all play a role in collaboratively working toward a more resilient future for all.”

— Charlotte Buffoni, EHS Practice Director, Antea Group UK

Antea Group is one of the founding members of the Inogen Alliance, which has grown into a dynamic global network of like-minded organisations united by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, safety, and sustainability. The 25th anniversary meeting will be a celebration of this remarkable journey, but it will also serve as an opportunity to strengthen the collaborative spirit that has sustained the Alliance for a quarter of a century, and a kickoff to charting the course for the next 25 years.

“We’re incredibly proud to be a part of the Inogen Alliance. Our UK team is expanding quickly, and we all share a core belief in the critical importance of international collaboration. This event represents an opportunity to connect with fellow industry and practice experts to exchange ideas and knowledge that enables us to better serve our clients in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.”

— Alex Ferguson, CEO, Antea Group UK

As part of the event, clients will be invited to enjoy a walking tour of historic Bath and join an afternoon session with our global alliance of EHS&S experts, followed by drinks and canapes in the iconic Roman Baths. Leaders in the tech industry can also join the EHSxTech session, presented by Antea Group USA, a unique opportunity for industry professionals to explore opportunities to improve global environment, health, safety, and sustainability performance, talk through specific needs and issues, and discuss industry trends in a collaborative, non-competitive forum. Register to attend here.

Antea Group UK looks forward to welcoming Inogen Alliance associates and clients to the United Kingdom for this historic occasion.

About Antea Group UK

Antea® Group is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organisations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. We maintain a global perspective on ESG issues through not only our work with multinational clients, but also through our sister organisations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. 

About Inogen Alliance

Inogen Alliance is a global network made up of over 70 of independent local businesses and over 6,000 consultants around the world who can help make your project a success. Our Associates collaborate closely to serve multinational corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and we share knowledge and industry experience to provide the highest quality service to our clients. If you want to learn more about how you can work with Inogen Alliance, you can explore our Associates or Contact Us. Watch for more News & Blog updates, listen to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Originally published on CVS Health Company News

Charlotte, N.C., March 30, 2026 — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Charlotte with a $2.24 million investment in the Westside Wellness Collab, led by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Charlotte to expand access to health care, healthy food and chronic condition support in Charlotte’s Historic West End.

“Families deserve access to quality care, healthy food and the support networks that make long‑term wellness possible,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Our support helps strengthen the Historic West End’s existing network of trusted organizations and gives residents connected care that is accessible, community‑centered and designed around their day-to-day needs.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

The Historic West End is a strong and vibrant community, but it continues to face some of the most significant health and social challenges in the region:

• Chronic conditions remain widespread, with nearly half of U.S. adults living with high blood pressure, according to the CDC — a challenge reflected across North Carolina and Mecklenburg County
• Several west‑side neighborhoods in Charlotte are designated by the USDA as low‑income, low‑access areas, meaning many residents live more than ½ mile from a full‑service grocery store – a key indicator of limited food access in urban communities.
• Older adults are a fast‑growing population in the Charlotte region. According to the North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management, Mecklenburg County’s 65+ population is projected to nearly double – from 138,129 in 2021 to 262,579 in 2041- reflecting a significant increase in aging residents across the area.

These realities make it harder for families to stay healthy and highlight the need for coordinated, community‑based support to improve access to health care, expand healthy‑food options and help residents manage chronic health conditions.

How the model works

The $2.24 million investment will help power the work of LISC Charlotte and provide program funding for Care Ring, Charlotte Community Services Association (CSA) and Deep Roots Community Planning Solutions (Deep Roots CPS Farm). It will also support food‑access efforts, mobile clinic operations and the day‑to‑day administrative needs that make the collaboration run smoothly.

Together, through the Westside Wellness Collab, families in the Historic West End will have easier access to mobile health screenings, healthy food, and chronic‑condition support – all in one coordinated place. LISC Charlotte, Care Ring, Charlotte Community Services Association (CSA) and Deep Roots Farm Foundation will work side by side to offer a connected set of health and social‑service programs, including:

• A centralized hub model for co‑located community services located at Charlotte CSA, First Baptist Church West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28216
• Mobile health clinics offering screenings, preventive care and follow‑up support
• Fresh food distribution and community‑based nutrition education
• Workshops and trainings to build long‑term food‑access solutions
• Care coordination to help residents navigate medical, behavioral and social needs
• Support for partners to strengthen staffing, operations and long‑term program sustainability
• Integrated service delivery designed to improve continuity of care across providers

“We’re proud to have helped secure this transformative investment from the CVS Health Foundation and grateful for their partnership in advancing health and well-being in the Historic West End,” said Ralphine Caldwell, Senior Executive Director of LISC Charlotte. “We also appreciate Care Ring, CSA and Deep Roots for their community leadership and collaboration to implement this work over the next three years, strengthening access to coordinated care, healthy food and essential services for individuals in our community.”

Expected Impact

Together, this collaboration of organizations will provide comprehensive services to Historic West End residents who face challenges that may prohibit them from accessing services, such as transportation needs. The Westside Wellness Collab aims to:

• Reduce preventable hospitalizations
• Improve key health outcomes, including blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI
• Connect residents to integrated medical, nutrition, and social services
• Decrease food insecurity in the Historic West End (HWE)
• Expand access to preventive care through mobile health clinics offering screenings and referrals
• Increase community knowledge with on‑site health screenings and nutrition education
• Strengthen the coordination and resilience of the regional food system

“Improving access to quality health care for our residents is one of Mecklenburg County’s top priorities, and partnerships like this play a critical role in advancing that mission, because we cannot be successful without the contributions of our corporate and private sector partners,” said Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant. “When trusted organizations, like the CVS Health Foundation and LISC Charlotte come together with our local nonprofits, we’re not just addressing challenges; we’re opening doors to opportunity, stability and long-term wellness. This investment has the potential to yield significant dividends for our Historic West End community.”

CVS Health’s Commitment to North Carolina

The launch of the Charlotte Health Zone builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing investment in communities across North Carolina. Today, CVS Health operates more than 360 locations statewide and employs more than 10,000 colleagues in North Carolina, serving communities across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $4.9 billion in economic impact in North Carolina in fiscal year 2024, supporting more than 25,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic activity. In addition, CVS Health supported $350 million in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services across the state. Beyond economic impact, CVS Health contributed over $22 million to community initiatives in North Carolina and supported local causes through thousands of volunteer hours by colleagues, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities.

Recognizing that stable housing is foundational to health, CVS Health also invests in solutions that strengthen community well-being. Recently, the company celebrated the grand opening of Trella Uptown, a mixed income community located in the center of Charlotte’s business district. Through CVS Health’s over $15 million investment in the property, Trella Uptown will enhance quality of life for essential workers and promote upward economic mobility by enabling residents to live near where they work. The investment in Trella Uptown builds on the company’s long history of community support in North Carolina, with CVS Health having invested $56 million in affordable housing across the state, helping to create, preserve and renovate 2,505 housing units.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 42 Project Health events, which saw over 1,440 participants and provided 6,203 screenings in North Carolina.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across North Carolina.

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About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About LISC

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a 40-year Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to comprehensive community development, including investing capital and resources into small businesses, economic development, affordable housing, health & safety, sports & recreation, and education, as well as building the capacity of non-profit partners. LISC Charlotte brings together resources from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to strengthen Charlotte’s economy and expand opportunities for all residents to thrive. We build partnerships and forge alliances that unite community efforts, drive change and promote lasting prosperity and well-being across the city. Since opening its office in March 2019, LISC Charlotte has invested over $106 million in Charlotte. For more, visit www.lisc.org/charlotte.

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Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
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As part of its commitment to advancing gender equity and leadership development, AEG partnered with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to host “A Night of Mentorship.” This immersive day-long experience was designed to connect aspiring young talent with established women leaders from across AEG’s business divisions.

On March 19, 2026, AEG mentors engaged with 30 local middle and high school Girl Scouts for an evening focused on confidence-building and career exploration. Through intentional dialogue and hands-on discussions, participants explored diverse career paths across sports, entertainment, and business, gaining firsthand insights into the power of resilience and community.

The program underscored the vital role mentorship plays in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

“This experience created a supportive environment where Girl Scouts actively practiced public speaking, asking questions, and built confidence when engaging with adults. Just as impactful, our mentors left with deeper insight from youth perspectives – sparking more thoughtful consideration around how we design and deliver sports, concerts, and live events.” said Jenna Horton, Co-Chair at Women@AEG and Director of Soccer Programming & Operations at LA Galaxy.

“We believe representation and mentorship are critical to helping young women see what’s possible,” said Jamie Nguyen, Co-Chair at Women@AEG and Tour Coordinator at Concerts West. “By creating space for honest dialogue and connection, we can support the next generation of leaders as they begin to envision their future.”

In addition to career development, the experience incorporated environmental stewardship components by educating scouts on how individual actions, like reducing single-use plastics, contribute to global sustainability. To cap the day off, the group moved to Crypto.com Arena, where the Girl Scouts and mentors came together to cheer on the LA Kings during a high-energy match against the Philadelphia Flyers.

By investing in mentorship and leadership development, AEG continues to leverage its platform to empower young women to lead with purpose, confidence, and vision.

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities across 49 states and Puerto Rico over the last four years.

Since Hometown Grants started in April 2021, the program has impacted 2.8 million people and created nearly 2,700 jobs. With up to $50,000 awarded per town, communities have used the funding on projects that strengthen communities and improve lives, with this round including a new STEM initiative for students, a revitalized historic school building and transforming a barn into a community hub.

“Nearly five years ago, we launched this program to invest in small towns with big ideas and help turn local vision into meaningful impact,” said Jon Freier, Chief Operating Officer, T-Mobile. “Across 475 communities, thousands have come together to create positive change, contributing nearly 300,000 volunteer hours and proving what’s possible when heart and community pride lead the way.”

Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:

• Pine Bluff, Ark.: Install the Blues Junction Monument, a 20-foot landmark featuring artistic design, a commemorative granite marker highlighting local blues history, a QR-code digital soundscape, and a reflective bench celebrating the musical traditions of Pine Bluff and the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway.
• Texarkana, Ark.: Remodel nonprofit We Are Washington’s community library space by upgrading lighting, furnishings, technology and literacy resources to inspire curiosity, increase access and reading engagement among youth.
• Chino Valley, Ariz.: Construct an 18-hole disc golf course at Old Home Manor, creating a recreational destination that supports youth wellness and placemaking in a rural community.
• Nogales, Ariz.: Revitalize a long‑underutilized building on historic Morley Avenue in Downtown Nogales into a welcoming, bilingual, community‑led legal advocacy center, strengthening access for underserved residents.
• Eureka, Calif.: Upgrade sound, lighting and production equipment at the historic 1939 Streamline Moderne designed Eureka Theater, providing an inclusive community hub for film, music and cultural events.
• Needles, Calif.: Construct a Route 66 themed novelty drive through arch, celebrating the city’s historic Route 66 heritage while supporting downtown revitalization and enhancing visitor experience.
• Henderson, Ky.: Replace the playground surface at Central Park with poured-in-place rubber, enhancing safety and providing a welcoming community gathering space.
• Scandia, Minn.: Transform a historic tankhouse barn into a lively community hub for performances, classes, and local history, drawing guests from the surrounding St. Croix Valley and helping revitalize Scandia’s Village Center through tourism.
• Nettleton, Miss.: Construct a public tennis court, providing a safe space for youth recreation, school athletics and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• West Point, Miss.: Install a permanent sound system and storage cabinets at Black Prairie Blues Museum, providing reliable sound for concerts and events and a designated storage space for rotating displays and artifacts.
• Mandan, N.D.: Transform a reimagined site into a dedicated gathering space for families residing in the 3rd Street Corridor, strengthening community connections.
• Peterborough, N.H.: Build the Farm-to-Table Campus, providing a permanent, accessible hub for hands-on learning in sustainable agriculture, cooking and environmental stewardship.
• Farmington, N.M.: Createa vibrant, outdoor food space with cold storage units, picnic tables, outdoor counters and raised garden beds, expanding access to healthy food, supporting local farmers and providing a welcoming gathering and entrepreneurial learning space for San Juan County residents.
• Grants, N.M.: Revitalize River Walk Park’s ramada and amphitheater area to host free, family-friendly movies, music and live theatre events, foster civic pride, encourage local engagement and support downtown revitalization efforts.
• Lima, Ohio: Renovate the existing Mizpah Community Center, updating equipment in classrooms, the laundry room, and kitchen to further support the center’s community members.
• Ashland, Ore.: Transform a public space in downtown Ashland into an immersive storytelling destination that pairs a John Pugh Trompe L’oeil mural with interactive AI to connect residents and visitors to the city’s rich history.
• Stroudsburg, Pa.: Revitalize a historic school building into a vibrant community hub where families and children can access essential resources for education, health and employment.
• Bristol, Tenn.: Expand access to brand new free books, Wi-Fi and educational resources to underserved communities in Appalachia, with the addition of a traveling book mobile, serving as a literacy hub and mobile community center, promoting learning, digital inclusion and community connection.
• Loudon, Tenn: Improve the Public Library at Tellico Village drainage system to prevent future water damage to the building due to flooding, ensuring that the library can continue to serve the community.
• Rio Grande City, Texas: Launch the renovation of the Hope and Help Center of Starr County, to enhance facilities and expand access to essential services for families across Starr County.
• Rocky Mount, Va.: Purchase and install 12 AEDs and 10 all-weather protective enclosures at high-traffic county parks to enhance rapid access to life-saving defibrillation and improve emergency response outcomes.
• Charlotte, Vt.: Enhance the safety and accessibility of the Charlotte Public Library through needed upgrades, including the installation of a generator and water-filling station, to ensure the library can continue to serve as a community hub and gathering space during weather-related emergencies.
• Langley, Wash.: Renovate the second level of nonprofit Good Cheer’s Langley Thrift Store into a vibrant, multi-purpose community hub, combining flexible gathering spaces and co-working stations, to foster creativity, collaboration and stronger community relationships.
• Manitowoc, Wis.: Reinvigorate Red Arrow Park through improved access to the beach and Lake Michigan while creating a one-of-a-kind public space focused on inclusivity and community pride.
• Wausau, Wis.: Launch a hands-on STEM initiative at the Children’s Imaginarium designed to connect young learners to real-world career pathways and create a program that fosters early awareness, sparks curiosity, builds foundational skills, inspires the next generation and strengthens the future workforce.

Final Opportunity to Apply for Hometown Grants

With just one more round of Hometown Grants left, now is the last chance to apply, as T-Mobile heads toward its goal of 500 towns. Eligible towns in the U.S. or Puerto Rico with a population of less than 50,000 can apply by March 31 at www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrants.

To select recipients, T-Mobile teams up with Main Street America, a nonprofit organization that works to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies and improve quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation. Grant applications are reviewed based on their level of detail, community impact, feasibility and other considerations.

“Since 2021, the T-Mobile Hometown Grants program has been a catalyst for powerful change in communities across the country,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America. “With more than 2.8 million lives impacted across 475 communities, we’ve watched small towns and Main Street leaders with big ideas turn funding into lasting results. As we head into the final round, we’re proud to stand alongside these towns and help carry this legacy forward.”

T-Mobile’s Commitment to Small Towns

As America’s Best Network, T-Mobile is all about keeping small towns and rural areas connected through meaningful investments that make a difference. From Hometown Grants to Project 10Million to Friday Night 5G Lights, T-Mobile is fueling growth in places that need it most.

T-Mobile Home Internet, T-Mobile Business Internet and T-Mobile Fiber also bring broadband to small towns, delivering fast and reliable broadband options to rural communities, while T-Satellite with Starlink helps keep people connected nearly everywhere they can see the sky.

Together, these initiatives show the scale of T-Mobile’s commitment to connecting people, powering small towns and helping communities of every size thrive.

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About Main Street America
Main Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country.

For more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach™ framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $115.27 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 345,801 buildings, create 815,894 new jobs, and start 181,647 new businesses in over 2,000 communities. Learn more about Main Street America here.

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