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NEW YORK, October 13, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a new resource: “A Practical Guide to the World of ESG Investor Data and Ratings Providers.” The quick reference guide is available here and explains how leading providers of corporate ESG ratings assess companies.

ESG ratings from providers such as MSCI, Morningstar Sustainalytics, FTSE Russell, ISS STOXX, S&P Global, Bloomberg, and LSEG are influential in investment decisions, index construction, and fund screening. Yet each provider draws on different data sources, uses different scoring scales, and has different assessment timelines. This can produce varying ratings for the same company and create confusion for sustainability and investor relations teams trying to improve their scores.

“ESG ratings can feel like a black box to companies when they don’t have visibility into how each provider actually builds its scores,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “Our new guide demystifies these methodologies so that sustainability and investor relations teams can engage more effectively with raters, understand the windows they have to review and correct their data, and see how their ratings connect to index inclusion.”

G&A’s new ESG Investor Data and Ratings Providers Guide is a concise resource designed to support informed engagement for sustainability, investor relations, finance, and reporting teams. The guide includes:

• A side-by-side overview of leading ESG rating providers, including MSCI, Morningstar Sustainalytics, FTSE Russell, ISS STOXX, S&P Global, Bloomberg, and LSEG
• Each provider’s data sources, scoring scales, and assessment timelines
• Available opportunities for companies to review, correct, or challenge their ratings
• How ratings and scores connect to index inclusion and fund screening

Coppola added, “Many companies don’t know that they’re being scored whether they participate or not and know little about the way those scores are devised or used. We are here to help sustainability and investor relations teams engage with rating providers and strengthen not only their performance, but also how it is represented across the ESG ratings ecosystem.”

G&A’s new Quick Reference Guide, A Practical Guide to the World of ESG Investor Data and Ratings Providers is available for download on the company website.

About G&A Institute, Inc.

Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

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By Rachel McDonough, CFP, Wealth Squared and author, The River and the Garden

My new book, The River and the Garden follows three people across generations as they inherit, invest, and ultimately learn to steward capital as an act of faithfulness. Each one faces a version of the same question: What does it look like to intentionally cultivate something meaningful with surplus financial wealth, while still honoring the priority of providing for myself and my family.

But the book is anchored on a pair of metaphors that can bring clarity to investing. The river represents capital, always flowing. And the garden is what we choose to water and grow. 

Real stewardship asks: To which garden will I direct my river? What if your wealth could be divided into portions: some safely compounding and generating income for family provision, some actively cultivating the version of the world you’re called to create? What if you had clarity on which investments aligned with your deepest convictions about justice, redemption, and flourishing?

That clarity changes everything. Not because it promises ideal outcomes. But because it makes you coherent. Your life tells one story instead of two. Risk is embraced, not only for higher potential return, but for the sake of love. Family money conversations change forever.

Read Rachel’s full article here and watch her insightful video as well – https://greenmoney.com/when-capital-meets-calling-from-financial-plan-to-stewardship-vision

 

 

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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey, to date.

My career journey began five years ago, when I decided to make a career change and step away from my life as a qualified lawyer to pursue a career in tech. Technology had always been my second passion, and even while working as a lawyer, I had the opportunity to actively participate in numerous projects involving the development of applications, accounts, and websites designed to help legal professionals in their everyday work. Those experiences gave me an insight into the tech world and gradually strengthened my interest in exploring it as a career.

I started my career transition by enrolling in an IT Bootcamp course focused on WordPress development. From the very beginning, I loved the experience. It brought a sense of freshness and dynamism that I had been missing for a long time. I also enjoyed the creative aspect and the freedom that came with building WordPress websites — something I had not experienced in my previous profession.

The GoDaddy WordPress Premium Support team was an important part of my career transition. The developers who were also instructors generously shared their knowledge and experience with us and helped open the door to a completely new career path.

GoDaddy was also the company that gave me my first opportunity in the tech industry. I joined as a WordPress Advanced Support Chat Guide, where I spent my first year at GoDaddy. That role opened the door to my new profession and gave me the opportunity to continue developing my technical skills.

After a year, I moved into a WordPress Developer position within the WordPress Premium Support team. Becoming a WordPress Developer had been the goal I had set for myself from the very beginning, so reaching that milestone was especially meaningful to me. I continue to grow technically and build my career within this team.

What were the first steps you took to start learning technical skills, and how did you stay committed during the early stages?

My first real steps in developing my technical skills happened in my role as a WPAS Chat Guide. Every day, I communicated with GoDaddy customers and helped them resolve technical issues related to WordPress websites, hosting, and domains.

The beginning was very intense, but equally exciting, because every day brought a new experience and a new challenge to overcome. I was constantly learning something new, meeting new people, and encountering new problems that required me to think and find solutions.

That constant variety gave me the motivation and desire to keep learning every day. Since working in a chat position requires you to react quickly and solve problems within a short period of time, I often spent time after work expanding my knowledge about the questions and issues I had encountered during the day. My goal was to be more knowledgeable, more capable, and faster at finding solutions for customers the following day.

My previous profession and work experience also became valuable assets. As a lawyer, I had developed strong communication skills, and I found it relatively easy to build a connection with customers. I was able to use those skills to de-escalate many challenging situations and earn customers’ trust in the process needed to resolve their questions or problems.

All of this significantly helped me when I moved into my WordPress Developer role within the WordPress Premium Support team. This position allowed me to dedicate even more attention to customers and dive deeper into many technical questions and problems that I could not fully explore in a chat-based role.

How did the culture within your team help you feel confident as you grew?

When I moved into the WordPress Developer role, I received tremendous support from my team and more experienced colleagues. Whenever I encountered something I did not understand or had a question, I knew I could reach out to someone for help.

The team’s support gave me the encouragement I needed to feel comfortable in my new role and grow more confident in handling my everyday responsibilities.

I will soon have been part of this team for three years, and I can honestly say that this support has never been missing — whether it comes from my colleagues or my managers.

Being a WordPress Developer means that there is always something new to learn and that learning never really stops. WordPress is a huge ecosystem that is constantly being improved, developed, and expanded. Because of that, having a team that is willing to share knowledge, answer questions, and support your growth makes a huge difference. It has helped me feel confident while continuing to learn and develop both technically and professionally.

How does experimentation play a role in your development work?

As a WordPress Developer, my work requires a lot of attention to detail, analysis, testing, and experimentation in order to achieve the desired result and meet customer expectations.

Experimentation plays a particularly important role when dealing with more advanced technical problems. Without experimenting and testing different approaches, it can be difficult to know whether a recommended solution will actually be effective.

Sometimes, experimentation also gives me the opportunity to identify several possible scenarios or solutions that I can present to the customer. This can be particularly valuable because it gives the customer a choice and allows them to select the solution that best fits their business and their goals.

That is one of the things that makes this position so interesting and rewarding. At the end of the day, there is a great sense of satisfaction in knowing that you have helped someone find the solution they needed so they can continue developing and growing their business.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career change into tech?

My advice to anyone considering a career change and thinking about moving into the tech industry would be: give it a try. If you have the desire to learn and, somewhere along the way, you discover that you also develop a passion for your new profession, then you have very little to lose and a lot to gain.

It is absolutely never too late to change your career and do something that makes you feel better and that you genuinely enjoy.

The tech industry offers such a wide range of different career paths that I believe many people who have the motivation and willingness to learn can find something that suits their personality, preferences, and existing skills. You do not necessarily have to start from zero either — many of the skills and experiences you have gained in your previous career can become valuable in a completely new field.

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

My personal motto is: “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”

I adopted this line from Invictus, the poem written by English poet William Ernest Henley. This sentence completely describes my personality and character, and it has always guided me through life and the decisions I make, both professionally and personally.

External circumstances, fears, and hardships can never break the strength of our will and desire. We may not always be able to control what happens around us, but we can choose how we respond to it and how we shape our own path. That is something I try to carry with me in every part of my life — including my career journey.

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ST. PAUL, Minn., October 13, 2026 /3BL/ – Antea Group USA was ranked #16 in Environment Analyst’s latest Global Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment.

The report by Environment Analyst, a leading environmental business intelligence provider and membership community, identifies the leading global consultancies in environmental and sustainability (E&S) consulting sector based on their E&S consulting revenue from financial year 2025. The state-of-the-industry study provides a window into market dynamics, competitor rankings, revenue breakdowns, mergers and acquisitions, and growth opportunities.

“Our improved ranking among the world’s 37 leading E&S consulting firms is a testament to the expertise we continue to build and the value our teams deliver to our clients,” said Raimond Baumans, Chief Marketing Officer at Antea Group USA. “This recognition reinforces our commitment to helping clients solve complex challenges while advancing a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world.”

Inogen Alliance is also included on the list with a ranking of 19. Inogen Alliance, co-founded by Antea Group in 2001 to better serve global clients, is a global network of partnering consultancies that provide multinational organizations with consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective environmental, health, safety, and sustainability solutions.

The report is based on the Global 37 leading E&S consulting firms’ figures for the latest fiscal year end, submitted via an annual survey and verification process (and/or estimated based on publicly available annual reports and public information sources where there are data gaps). Together, the report accounts for 63% of the global E&S consulting market.

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About Antea Group USA

Antea®Group USA is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking and multidisciplinary perspectives with technical expertise and pragmatic action, 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 EHS-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. Lastly, we maintain a global perspective on EHS issues through our work with multinational clients, our sister organizations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. Learn more at us.anteagroup.com.

About Environment Analyst

Environment Analyst is the trusted intelligence hub for the environmental and sustainability consulting sector, with a global membership community of over 40,000 environmental professionals. Market Intelligence Membership includes access to their entire market intelligence library, featuring bespoke market intelligence reports, data sets, competitor profiles, business news and insights.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 13, 2026 /3BL/ – Tetra Pak has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal for the second consecutive year, maintaining the highest level of recognition in one of the world’s most widely used business sustainability assessments. The company improved its overall score to 87/100, up from 85/100 in 2025, and remains among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis globally¹.

The recognition reflects Tetra Pak’s continued efforts to strengthen sustainability across its operations and value chain, while supporting more resilient food systems. As food producers face increasing challenges from climate change, resource constraints and supply chain disruption, the company is focused on helping customers produce, process, package and distribute food more efficiently, securely and sustainably. This approach reflects Tetra Pak’s purpose of making food safe and available, everywhere, while protecting what is good: food, people and the planet.

The improved overall score was driven by higher scores in the assessed areas of environment, ethics and sustainable procurement, reflecting a series of actions across Tetra Pak’s sustainability agenda and reporting practices. In 2025, the company strengthened sustainability disclosures in its sustainability report, expanded reporting on sustainable procurement activities, introduced additional performance indicators and enhanced due diligence processes across its supply chain. These efforts were complemented by continued supplier engagement through the Join Us in Protecting the Planet programme, which now covers 145 suppliers representing the majority of total spend, and supports progress on climate action, nature, human rights and transparency across the value chain.

Martin Scott, Executive Vice President, Sustainability & Communications, Tetra Pak, comments: “As pressure increases on global food systems, strengthening food resilience has become a critical challenge. Achieving EcoVadis Platinum for the second consecutive year demonstrates the sustained commitment of our colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to embedding sustainability across our business and value chain. This reinforces our commitment to supporting our customers with the resilience they need to succeed in a changing world.”

Find out more about Tetra Pak’s EcoVadis rating at this link.

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ABOUT TETRA PAK  

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose:

We commit to making food safe and available, everywhere, and we promise to protect what’s good: food, people and the planet.

More information about Tetra Pak is available at tetrapak.com.

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CAMDEN, N.J., October 13, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced new proprietary data revealing just how central family pets have become to Americans’ holiday travel plans. Subaru owners have long championed the pet community through the Subaru Loves Pets® initiative, and new research shows that pet owners nationwide are increasingly prioritizing their animal companions when planning upcoming trips.

According to the new survey, conducted by Talker Research among 2,000 U.S. drivers and pet owners, about three in four (73%) said they are more likely to take a road trip than fly, specifically so they can bring their pet along. As the holidays approach, more than two-thirds (68%) said their pet will affect their travel plans this year, and nearly half (45%) have turned down travel opportunities that couldn’t accommodate their pet.

Christina Valente, Love Promise Community Commitment Manager at Subaru of America, Inc.: “Holidays are meant for spending time with family, including our pets, so it’s no surprise that as people take the time to visit loved ones near and far, pets are factored into the planning. We’ve always known that animals hold a special place in the hearts and homes of the Subaru community, and this research shows that same connection is shared by pet parents across the country.”

Holiday Plans are Going to the Dogs

Pets aren’t just along for the ride this year; they’re increasingly calling the shots on where to celebrate.

• Change of plans: More than one in four pet owners may change their plan because of their pet, whether that means hosting instead of traveling (10%), shortening or simplifying a trip to care for their pet (10%), or skipping certain gatherings if their pet can’t join (8%).
• Homeward bound: Among pet owners who have traveled with their animals, Gen Z and millennials are more likely to have brought their pet home for the holidays than Gen X and boomers (35% compared to 22%).
• Taking the long road: Nearly half (45%) start planning a pet-friendly long weekend at least three weeks in advance, and 24% start more than a month out.

Animal Companions Change What Matters on Four Wheels

When pets join their families on the road, companionship and comfort take priority for drivers.

• Passenger preference: When it comes to preferred driving partners, over half (51%) say they prefer traveling with a pet to traveling with a human.
• Room to roam: Plenty of room between pets, passengers, and luggage tops the list of features pet owners say matter when traveling with an animal (32%).
• In the rearview: Good visibility to see their pet follows closely behind (29%), while 27% prioritize easy-to-clean seats and cargo areas.
• Packing up: More than one in four (26%) prioritize cargo space for crates, carriers, beds, or gear. Among hybrid and EV drivers, that climbs to 35%.

Trevor Maki, National Product Training Manager at Subaru of America, Inc.: “For many pet owners, bringing their dog, cat, or other animal family members along is an essential part of holiday travel. Room to move, clear sightlines, and easy-to-clean surfaces make all the difference. We recommend making sure you have the right accessories for your vehicle and your pet so everyone stays safe and comfortable on the road.”

The Next Generation of Pet Travelers 

Younger generations are more likely to plan around their pets, bring them along, and consider more trips in the future.

• Road trip regulars: 75% of Gen Z and 70% of millennials have brought their pet on a road trip in the past five years, compared with 58% of Gen X and 40% of baby boomers.
• Pet-first plans: Younger pet owners are also more likely to say they plan travel around their pet, with 42% of Gen Z and millennials doing so compared with 27% of Gen X and boomers.
• Ready to roll: Among pet owners who haven’t yet road-tripped with their pet, 74% of Gen Z and millennials would consider it, compared with 54% of Gen X and boomers.

During Subaru Loves Pets month in October and the annual National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22, the Subaru community continues to champion pets across the country, with a special focus on helping shelter animals and underdogs find loving homes. To learn more about the Subaru Love Pets initiative, visit www.subaru.com/pets and follow #SubaruLovesPets and #MakeADogsDay.

About the Subaru Study by Talker Research

Talker Research surveyed 2,000 adults ages 18+ who drive, own cats and/or dogs, and have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by Subaru and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between July 13 and July 17, 2026. A link to the questionnaire can be found here. To view the complete methodology as part of AAPOR’s Transparency Initiative, please visit the Talker Research Process and Methodology page.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $357 million to causes that Subaru and its customers care about, and Subaru employees have logged more than 130,000 volunteer hours. Through these actions and more, Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com.

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AI is reshaping what data centers need from infrastructure systems. For example, access to power and grid capacity can shape where – and how quickly – AI infrastructure scales. Part of the solution is a broader mix of energy sources alongside more efficient, resilient infrastructure.

According to the International Energy Agency’s latest outlook, global data center electricity consumption is projected to roughly double, from 485 TWh in 2025 to approximately 950 TWh by 2030. For customers and partners across the data center ecosystem, the challenge is not only securing enough electricity but having it available around the clock—with the reliability and affordability their operations require, and an emissions profile aligned with their goals.

CorPower Ocean, a Cisco Investments portfolio company, has explored how wave energy technology could complement other sources for 24/7 energy needs. A new CorPower white paper brings real-world data center load characteristics into the conversation.

Why the AI era needs a broader energy mix

A data center is a flat-load customer: demand does not disappear at night or pause when weather conditions change. That means adding lower-carbon megawatt-hours but also building a portfolio that can match demand hour-by-hour while limiting volatility, curtailment, and storage needs.

Different resources bring different strengths. Solar can provide abundant daytime energy. Wind can contribute across day and night but varies with conditions. Batteries can shift energy across hours. Wave energy can add another useful generation profile because waves often persist overnight and across seasons, at times when solar and wind output may be lower.

Cisco is committed to exploring emerging energy technologies and other approaches that can help customers across the data center ecosystem meet their 24/7 energy requirements. That work also includes making AI-ready infrastructure more efficient and giving operators better visibility and control over energy use – priorities reflected in Cisco’s Plan for Possible.

What CorPower’s new white paper shows

In its new white paper, CorPower modeled a hypothetical 100 MW flat-load data center in the San Jose, California, area. The model used anonymized operational 2024 electricity records from a commercial hyperscale data center to shape a realistic, always-on load profile.

The study compared cost-optimized energy portfolios with and without wave energy, drawing from wave, solar, wind, batteries, and limited grid purchases. The model sought to supply at least 95% carbon-free electricity while minimizing the total system cost.

The modeled 2032 scenario shows a portfolio with wave energy compared with one without it across four system-level metrics relevant to always-on loads:

• A smaller overall system: installed generation capacity falls from 628 MW without wave to 386 MW with wave – about 39% less capacity.
• Far less storage needs: modeled energy storage capacity falls from 3 GWh to 14.6 GWh – more than 90%.
• Less wasted energy: energy sold or curtailed falls from 49% to 37%, indicating a better match between generation and demand.
• Lower cost of delivered electricity: levelized cost of electricity falls from $114.5/MWh to $84.6/MWh – a modeled reduction of about 26%.

CorPower also modeled 2040 and 2050 planning horizons. In those scenarios, including wave energy reduced modeled system cost by 39% in 2040 and 45% in 2050. These are scenario results, not measured deployment outcomes, but they illustrate the potential value of a resource that generates on a different schedule from solar and wind.

From exploration to a pathway for scale

• Proven at sea: CorPower’s C4 wave energy converter has exported electricity to the grid from the Aguçadoura site off northern Portugal and operated through severe Atlantic conditions.
• Independent validation: in July 2026, CorPower announced that the C4 received the world’s first DNV Prototype Certificate for a wave energy converter.
• A path toward industrial scale: CorPower is advancing its first industrial wave farms in Portugal and Scotland, building on a modular approach intended to scale from individual devices to larger arrays.
• A globally relevant use case: early deployments are in Europe, but this white paper applies the technology to a California data center scenario. That shift shows the benefits of evaluating wave technology wherever suitable wave resources and always-on energy demand come together.

Powering the AI era takes more than generation

The energy challenge for AI infrastructure is bigger than generation alone. New sources need to be connected to the grid, electricity must move reliably from generation through distribution, and operators need secure connectivity, telemetry, and automation to manage complex systems. In other words, the future of energy depends on generation, distribution, and networking working together.

Cisco engages across these layers. Cisco’s utility network solutions support secure, scalable connectivity from power generation to distribution and metering. And Cisco’s work on intelligent data center energy management gives operators visibility, insights, and automation to manage energy use while protecting availability and performance — alongside our ongoing work on energy distribution and energy networking (learn more about our work on power).

We are also applying these priorities in our own operations. In fiscal 2025, Cisco sourced renewable electricity to match 100% of global annual electricity needs at Cisco-owned and leased facilities. The next frontier includes pairing efficiency with a broader set of energy sources and technologies.

Wave energy will not be the only answer, and no single technology will meet every need. But CorPower’s progress and the whitepaper’s findings make a strong case for including wave in the conversation. Cisco will keep exploring innovations across generation, distribution, and networking that can help hyperscalers and data center operators meet 24/7 energy requirements while building a more resilient energy system and more sustainable AI infrastructure.

Transparency note: The whitepaper models a hypothetical 100 MW data center near San Jose, California, using an anonymized 2024 load profile from a commercial hyperscale data center. Results are modeled scenarios, not measured outcomes from a Cisco data center or an operating wave-powered data center. The views in the paper are those of its authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cisco.

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Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, supportive environment. Through its partnership with Aunt Leah’s in British Columbia, DP World is helping create that foundation for young mothers and their children who are navigating the transition out of foster care.

Aunt Leah’s Thresholds program provides housing and wraparound support for young mothers and their children, helping families build stability and work toward a more secure future. DP World is proud to support this work as part of a broader community of partners helping Aunt Leah’s raise nearly $1 million annually to sustain the program.

Our support has included funding for the construction of a Thresholds home, as well as funding to support staff who work directly with the women and children living there. These contributions go beyond providing a roof — they help connect families with the people, resources, and support they need to move forward.

For DP World, community investment is about helping build stronger, more resilient communities. Through partnerships like this one, we’re helping turn opportunity into lasting impact: one family, one home and one future at a time.

• 29.2% reduction in carbon emissions intensity since 2021, including a 4.9% year-on-year reduction from 2024
• 60.5% of electricity now procured from renewable sources, up 6.5% from 2024
• Water withdrawals decreased by 5.7% since 2024, down 18.4% versus 2021

GENEVA, October 13, 2026 /3BL/ – The Tire Industry Project (TIP), a voluntary CEO-driven initiative representing ten of the largest tire manufacturers globally, today published its annual key performance indicators (KPI) report. The report is the latest milestone in TIP members’ longstanding commitment to report against shared sustainability targets, demonstrating advancement in decarbonization, water efficiency and responsible natural rubber sourcing.

The report, titled Sustainability Driven: Key Performance Indicators for TIP Members 2021-2025, documents member company progress between 2021 and 2025 against 16 environmental, social and governance (ESG) KPIs. The 16 measures span seven pathways within TIP’s Sector SDG Roadmap, which sets out the tire industry’s contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Transparency and collaboration are at the heart of TIP’s efforts to foster sustainability innovation in the tire sector,” said Dr How Yong Ng, Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore and a member of TIP’s Assurance Group. “This KPI report demonstrates how TIP members are translating their commitments into measurable results and driving meaningful advancement across the tire value chain. TIP has been monitoring progress against the SDGs for a decade, and it is encouraging to see how far members have come.”

Key achievements

• Decarbonization: Emissions intensity reduced by 4.9% since 2024 (29.2% since 2021), while increasing renewable electricity procurement to 60.5% (up 6.5% from 2024).
• Water efficiency: Water withdrawals decreased by 5.7% from 2024 to 2025, while water withdrawals from water-stressed areas fell by 10.9% over the same period. Since 2021, this marks an 18.4% reduction in withdrawals, and 35.2% in withdrawals from water-stressed areas.
• Responsible natural rubber sourcing: All TIP members continued to report on their efforts to procure responsibly sourced natural rubber to the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR). In addition, 90% of members independently implemented responsible sourcing policies across all materials used for tire production.
• Science-based targets: The percentage of TIP members holding validated science-based targets increased to 90%, up from 80% in 2024.

Additional highlights

The report also underscores TIP’s continued work to strengthen the evidence base and understanding around tire and road wear particles (TRWP). In 2025, TIP funded five new TRWP research projects and supported the publication of eight scientific papers, double the number published in 2024. As of 2025, there are 36 TIP-supported TRWP research publications and 796 citations of TIP-supported research, a 14% increase from 2024.

Furthermore, grants of USD 2 million have been committed through TIP’s first Open Call for Projects, a global initiative to accelerate independent research and expand the knowledge base around these topics. To further catalyze independent research and multistakeholder dialogue, in September 2025 TIP hosted the second Tire Emissions Research Conference with partner MIT. The third edition will be held in Cambridge in December 2026. The continued investment in these initiatives and growth in research volume reflect TIP’s enduring commitment to advancing tire science and evidence-based decision making.

On tire circularity, the report highlights several significant developments, including the publication of the ELT Toolkit 2.0, the Interactive ELT Data Map and further work on PCR development. Together, these resources support stakeholders across the tire value chain in advancing more circular tire systems.

TIP’s KPI reporting provides policymakers, regulators, industry partners and other stakeholders with a transparent view of sector-level sustainability trends, priorities and areas where continued collaboration is needed.

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To download the report, visit: https://tireindustryproject.org/sustainability-driven/#sustainability-driven-2-scroll-js

About TIP

Formed in 2005, the Tire Industry Project (TIP) is a voluntary CEO-driven initiative with a mission to anticipate, understand, and address global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues relevant to the tire industry and its value chain.​

TIP acts by commissioning independent research of the highest standards, collaborating on sectoral solutions, and engaging with external stakeholders. ​

TIP is part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), bringing together 10 leading tire companies that represent more than 60% of the world’s tire manufacturing capacity. ​

For more information, visit The Tire Industry Project.

Earlier this year, Wesco Anixter supported TechFest’s Schools Science Festival and Activity Weekend in the U.K., that delivers a programme of hands-on engineering workshops. The event helps thousands of children explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through creative K’NEX challenges.

Delivered through the TechFest Schools Science Festival and TechFest Activity Weekend, the sessions invited young learners to design and build their own models while developing construction skills, creative confidence and an understanding of real-world engineering challenges.

“Giving young people the chance to experiment, build and solve problems is a powerful way to make engineering feel accessible,” said Lindsay Watson, Senior Sales Manager Scotland, from Wesco Anixter. “We are proud to support TechFest in creating practical experiences that build confidence, curiosity and skills for the future.”

The K’NEX Dinosaurs workshop introduced younger children to engineering design through imaginative model-making. It engaged 238 attendees across 10 classes at the Schools Science Festival and 2,946 attendees at the Activity Weekend, reaching 3,184 participants in total.

Feedback from educators and participants highlighted the workshops’ practical and inclusive approaches. Teachers praised the opportunities for creativity, critical thinking, resilience, teamwork and collaboration, while younger participants enjoyed connecting dinosaur learning with hands-on construction.

“Support from partners like Wesco Anixter help us bring engaging STEM learning to children and young people,” said Dr Eve Nebbiolo, STEM Lead at TechFest. “These workshops show how practical activities can spark creativity, encourage collaboration, and help participants see themselves as the engineers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.”

Together, the workshops demonstrate how hands-on learning and strong partnerships can inspire young people to build confidence, develop practical skills and explore future opportunities in STEM.

About Wesco Anixter

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.

About TechFest

TechFest is an Aberdeen-based charity that promotes STEM learning for people of all ages, abilities, and interests through a range of events, educational programmes, and community outreach. TechFest’s work helps people develop the knowledge and skills needed for further education and the future workforce.