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PITTSBURGH, January 22, 2026 /3BL/ — Wesco International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Best-Managed Companies of 2025 by the Drucker Institute, published by The Wall Street Journal. The Drucker Institute ranked Wesco #179 (up from #209 in 2024). This marks the fourth consecutive year Wesco has been included on the list.

The annual Best-Managed Companies ranking evaluates corporate management effectiveness across five dimensions: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength.

“This recognition reflects the strength of our operating model and the consistent execution of our strategy across the enterprise,” said John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO. “Our continued progress in the rankings demonstrates our commitment to operational discipline, customer focus and long-term value creation.”

The complete list of America’s Best-Managed Companies of 2025 is available in The Wall Street Journal and through the Drucker Institute.

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 $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 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 20,000 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 leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, 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.

Contact Information

Jennifer Sniderman

Vice President, Corporate Communications

jennifer.sniderman@wescodist.com

 

Originally published by Mastercard

As technology reshapes the global economy at breakneck speed, the question isn’t whether innovation will transform lives—it already is. The challenge before us is to ensure these innovations are expansive and inclusive, driving improved financial health, resilience, and opportunity for everyone, everywhere.

At the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, we know evidence is essential for impact. Entering 2026, our research agenda will focus on understanding the long-term effects of our investments; anticipating risks and designing interventions in the era of agentic AI and heightened cyber threats; and putting technology to work so the public can learn from, and build on, our evidence base.

Generational shifts in development aid and shortfalls in climate adaptation finance require new ways of working. Private-sector catalysts and multistakeholder partnerships that mobilize knowledge, capital, and convening power must continue to prioritize inclusive economic growth even when public funding tightens. Against this backdrop, we are doubling down on initiatives underpinned by research that is rigorous, actionable, and applicable for many sectors.

What our digital transformation investments have set in motion

For more than a decade, the Center helped pioneer digital transformation efforts for financial service providers (FSPs) globally, accelerating small business growth and resilience. This work ranged from supporting platform modernization and driving AI solutions for women micro-retailers to strengthening the connective tissue of local ecosystems (community lenders, technical assistance providers, and public-private collaborations) that help small firms and businesses adopt digital tools and survive volatility.

In 2026, we are bringing a sharper lens to the social and economic return on those investments and how the benefits have cascaded beyond firm level‑metrics to community outcomes. Jobs sustained through downturns, productivity gains that enable owners to pay themselves and their workers more regularly and access pathways that translate into durable participation in the digital economy are some of the impacts we are exploring.

Our research program will examine outcomes through a three-pronged approach: examining community impacts and social ROI of platform oriented digital transformation, with a focus on segments experiencing income volatility; using our global datasets for scenario modeling that informs policy and design choices affecting small businesses; and open sourcing datasets so others, including FSPs, researchers, and policymakers, can assess and build a shared evidence base.

Navigating agentic AI and the new cyber frontier

If 2025 proved anything, it’s that agentic AI is no longer theoretical. It offers real benefits like personalized service, faster processes, and better ways to manage risks for people using financial services. However, risks remain, especially for communities that face structural disadvantages in data representation, access, and recourse. A rise in online scams has exposed gaps in protecting consumers, as criminals are becoming more sophisticated. 

In 2026, our research will examine how agentic AI reshapes financial behaviors among vulnerable consumers and small firms, and what can be done to minimize or prevent harm without stopping progress.

We will use product and policy strategies, from data governance to model oversight to user-focused design, to reduce cyber risks while maintaining focus on inclusion targets. Alongside research partners, we’ll test scalable approaches: transparency for user understanding, safeguards against fraud, and community-based education to build trust in digital finance.

The goal is not to slow innovation, but to aim it, so advances in AI produce measurable improvements in financial health, not inequality or risk. This approach aligns with our broader efforts to gather experts from research, industry, and public sectors to refine ideas for practical application.

Putting technology to work

Knowledge is only impactful when it is practical, accessible, and actionable. For years, the Center and its partners have produced studies, reports, and evaluations that guide practitioners focused on driving outcomes for on financial health, inclusive innovation and small business resilience.

In 2026, we’re taking a step that meets the public where they are, by launching a chatbot that allows people to understand and interact with our research library in real time. A lender designing a product for first-time borrowers could pull insights on alternative assessments of repayment behaviors. A city program can track growth or stagnation in small business loans and measure the growth in new businesses in different neighborhoods to support local entrepreneurs. Social entrepreneurs could learn how others navigate digitization and avoid common pitfalls.

This tool reflects a broader commitment to publishing methodologies and open access frameworks, harmonizing datasets where permissions allow, and standardizing metadata so external researchers can replicate and extend our work. Our goal is to activate our evidence base, translating static reports into dynamic learning experiences. We will also use it to strengthen our own practice, providing a view into what questions the public ask most, where gaps persist, and which findings resonate because they answer real needs on the ground.

Turning evidence into action

Inclusive economic growth doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentional design, credible measurement, and mechanisms that help learning flow to those building products, policies, and programs.

By measuring the ripple effects of past investments, anticipating the implications of emerging technologies like agentic AI and cyber risks, and opening our evidence base to the public, our 2026 research agenda will help the Center and the broader community make better decisions and achieve sustainable and lasting results.

We invite researchers, innovators, and partners to join us in building a digital economy where resilience and opportunity are incorporated from the start.

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.

CHICAGO, January 22, 2026 /3BL/ – Huggies®, a Kimberly-Clark brand, is teaming up with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to deliver 15 million donated Huggies diapers in 15 days to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the national nonprofit. This milestone donation marks the beginning of a recently expanded partnership, where Huggies, the founding sponsor of NDBN, will donate a total of 75 million diapers to the network over 3 years.

NDBN-member diaper banks across the country serving children and families in 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia will share in the largest single wave donation of diapers from Huggies during the 15-year relationship. This donation also solidifies Kimberly-Clark as the largest donor in National Diaper Bank Network history.

Since its launch in 2011, NDBN and Huggies have championed philanthropic, business, and government efforts to end diaper insecurity in the U.S. Together they have distributed more than 300 million donated diapers and wipes, helping the nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children who struggle to afford diapers and other material basic needs* (*National Diaper Bank, The NDBN Diaper Check 2023, June 15, 2023).

In its 15 years of operation, NDBN has expanded its network to include more than 300 nonprofit basic needs banks, serving local communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Through this extensive network, Huggies and NDBN have worked together to provide families access to essential resources that support the health and well-being of babies and toddlers.

“Huggies is committed to supporting families through every stage of parenthood,” said Andrea Zahumensky, President of North America Baby and Child Care at Kimberly-Clark. “We are honored to celebrate NDBN’s 15 years of impact by extending our help to more families in need.”

“From day one, Huggies, and its parent company Kimberly-Clark, have shared our goal of ensuring that babies have the diapers they require to be healthy and happy,” said NDBN CEO and founder Joanne Samuel Goldblum. “Together we will distribute this much needed donation to high-need communities throughout the country.”

Approximately 2 million of the donated diapers will be intentionally allocated to smaller NDBN-member banks, who also serve high-need communities, but are often unable to accept major product donations due to challenges related to logistics and warehouse capacity. By ensuring that these community-based nonprofits receive support, the donation will help strengthen programs that make a difference for families and communities who need it most.

Through the extension of this life-changing partnership, Huggies and the Kimberly-Clark Foundation are doubling down on their shared commitment to end diaper need and stand beside parents through one of life’s most meaningful journeys.

Join the celebration: NDBN is calling for volunteers nationwide to help mark its 15^th anniversary by donating to the national nonprofit and/or to NDBN-member diaper banks in their communities. A directory of local organizations is available here. More information is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org.

About Huggies Brand
For more than 40 years, Huggies has been helping parents provide their babies with love, care, and reassurance. From developing innovative, everyday products for babies to developing in partnership with NICU nurses to create special diapers and wipes for the most fragile babies, Huggies is dedicated to helping ensure that all babies get the care they need to thrive. Huggies is proud to be the founding sponsor of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need in America since 2011. Huggies is also the national sponsor of nonprofit Hand to Hold, which provides personalized support before, during, and after NICU stays and infant loss. For more information on product offerings or our community efforts, please visit Huggies.com.

About the Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Established in 1952, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is the charitable arm of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and is dedicated to supporting global causes that create lasting social change. Funded by the corporation, the foundation’s primary focus is on social impact investments that help advance essential care for women and girls on their journeys through puberty and motherhood.

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company’s purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company’s more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

About National Diaper Bank Network
The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) leads a nationwide movement dedicated to strengthening the social fabric that unites communities by ensuring individuals, children, and families have the basic material necessities they require to thrive and reach their full potential. Launched in 2011 with the support of founding sponsor Huggies®, NDBN creates awareness, advances public policy, leads original research, and builds community to end diaper insecurity and period product insecurity in the U.S. Its active membership includes more than 300 basic needs banks serving local communities throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. More information on NDBN is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org, and on Instagram (@DiaperNetwork), X (@DiaperNetwork), Facebook (facebook.com/NationalDiaperBankNetwork), and Bluesky (@diapernetwork.bsky.social).

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LINCOLN, Neb., January 22, 2026 /3BL/ – Americans want to support businesses that prioritize the planet. That’s a central finding from the corporate edition of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Canopy Report. Developed in collaboration with The Harris Poll, the national survey offers insight into how environmental values are shaping consumer expectations, purchasing decisions, and brand loyalty.

The polling data revealed that half (50%) of all consumers actively seek out information about a company’s environmental commitments before making a purchase. Additionally, one in four people agreed corporations can drive more meaningful environmental impact than individuals alone, and 54% of consumers said they need to be part of a larger movement or green group in order to make a difference.

“The data is clear, people expect environmental leadership from corporations. Trees are one of the most powerful and unifying ways for companies to meet that expectation,” said Dan Morrow, Vice President of Partnerships for the Arbor Day Foundation. “By investing in reforestation and urban canopy initiatives, businesses can deliver tangible environmental benefits, foster resilient communities, and earn lasting trust from both consumers and employees.”

The corporate edition of the Canopy Report also recognized that Americans across a range of demographics value trees for everyday benefits like cleaner air, cooler temperatures, and improved quality of life. Nine in 10 Americans said they believe trees make communities more livable and 89% view trees as a public health tool.

Click here to download the report and learn more about how trees can help businesses create connections with customers and support corporate sustainability goals.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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January 22, 2026 /3BL/ – Awfis, India’s largest flexible workspace provider, and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing health in buildings, organizations and communities, today announced a major milestone in advancing healthier, safer and more inclusive workplaces to serve the coworking workforce in India.

Through the WELL at scale pathway, Awfis has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the WELL Equity Rating across 35 locations nationwide, while 15 coworking centers earned the industry-leading WELL Coworking Rating, in partnership with The Instant Group, making Awfis the first coworking brand in India to achieve three WELL accolades simultaneously.

These achievements underscore Awfis’ leadership in taking a people-first approach to reimagine workplaces that prioritize physical, mental, and social well-being, moving beyond the traditional notion that health is merely the absence of illness. By aligning its spaces with the globally recognized WELL Standard, Awfis is setting a new benchmark for future-ready work environments in India.

“We are proud to mark a milestone that places Awfis at the forefront of healthier, safer, more inclusive and future-ready workplaces in India,” said Amit Ramani, Chairman & Managing Director of Awfis Space Solutions Ltd. “These ratings reflect our unwavering commitment to creating environments where every individual can truly thrive. By embedding health, safety and equity into the foundation of our spaces, we are not just providing workplaces, we are building communities that empower people and businesses to perform at their best.”

The WELL Health-Safety Rating recognizes Awfis’ operational excellence in prioritizing health and safety strategies on operations and maintenance across its portfolio. For workers at these coworking locations, this translates into greater confidence, reduced health-related risks and enhanced procedures for business continuity – all supported by measures such as rigorous cleaning and sanitization practices, emergency preparedness, indoor air quality management, and stakeholder engagement. Organizations operating from these rated spaces benefit from environments designed to actively promote employee well-being and boost engagement and productivity.

In parallel, Awfis has earned the WELL Equity Rating across its portfolio, reaffirming its focus on fairness and health equity, inclusion and accessibility. The rating recognizes Awfis’ robust people policies that aim to prevent discrimination and promote equitable access to healthier workspaces alongside universal design and accessibility features that enable barrier-free movement across facilities. For the coworking community, this represents workplaces that support diverse teams, foster belonging and align with evolving social sustainability priorities, helping organizations attract and retain talent while strengthening their employer brand.

To implement people-first health strategies even more relevant to the coworking community at Awfis facilities, the company has achieved the WELL Coworking Rating that IWBI launched in partnership with The Instant Group, the largest global marketplace for flexible workspace. The WELL Coworking Rating, derived from the health strategies outlined in the WELL Building Standard, encompasses over 50 features across all 10 WELL concepts. The rating solidifies Awfis’ commitment to key health strategies, including advanced indoor air quality management with continuous monitoring and filtration, regular water potability testing to enhance drinking water quality, and nourishment guidelines that promote healthier, clearly labeled food choices. The coworking communities benefit from spaces that are intentionally designed to enhance performance, comfort and overall work experience.

“Awfis’ achievements reflect the leadership the flexible workspace sector in India needs today,” said Prateek Khanna, Chief Operating Officer at the International WELL Building Institute. “As India’s coworking workforce grows, so does the need for healthier, more engaging and more equitable workplaces. By engaging WELL at scale, Awfis is setting a strong people-first benchmark for the market and helping redefine quality in flexible work environments.”

“Awfis achieving multiple WELL Ratings across its portfolio is a significant milestone. It’s encouraging to see Awfis setting a new benchmark for people-first flexible workspaces and demonstrating clear leadership in workplace health, safety, and equity across the region,” said Sam Pickering, Executive Director, Head of Sustainability at The Instant Group.

About Awfis Space Solutions Limited
Awfis Space Solutions Ltd. (‘Awfis’) is India’s largest and first listed flexible workspace solutions provider of modern workspaces. The company enables small and large corporates to seamlessly book and utilize workspaces as per their requirement and convenience. The comprehensive suite of solutions includes Flex Space Solutions (Coworking and Enterprise Solutions), Design & Build, and Allied Services, enhancing customer service. With a strong presence in 18 cities and 200+ centres, Awfis serves more than 3400 clients across diverse industries, ensuring scalable and adaptable workspace solutions for businesses of all sizes. For more information, please log on to www.awfis.com. In addition, follow us @myawfis on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About the International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL EP, WELL Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Equity Rated, WELL Equity, WELL Coworking Rated, WELL Residence, Works with WELL, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or certification marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries.

About The Instant Group
The Instant Group is the largest independent marketplace for flexible workspace, seamlessly connecting supply and demand to enable frictionless hybrid work. Founded in 1999, Instant has over 600 flex market experts working globally across more than 170 countries. We provide over 250,000 occupier clients around the world with everything they need to work smarter, whether that be office space, coworking memberships, virtual offices, or meeting rooms. Our global team also provides commercial real estate consulting services, including strategic advisory, data and insights, portfolio strategy, procurement, and sustainability. For over 20,000 landlords, flex operators, and investors, we deliver demand generation for flexible workspace through our global digital marketplace, as well as offering insight-driven advisory, data, and flex solutions to help our partners transform their portfolio, stay relevant as the market evolves, and build a smarter working world for today’s occupiers. Our clients include Prudential, Booking.com, Shell, Jaguar Land Rover, GSK, and Hines, working with our people across virtual and real-life offices, including London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney. www.theinstantgroup.com. Part of The Instant Group: www.instantoffices.com www.easyoffices.com www.coworker.com www.davincivirtual.com/ www.davincimeetingrooms.com/ www.coworkintel.com www.incendiumconsulting.com

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Originally published on BMS.com

PRINCETON, N.J., January 22, 2026 /3BL/– Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY, “BMS”), a global leader in oncology, announced an agreement with Microsoft, a market leader in AI-powered radiology and clinical workflow technologies, aiming to accelerate early detection of lung cancer.

Through this digital health collaboration, U.S. FDA-cleared radiology AI algorithms will be deployed via Microsoft’s Precision Imaging Network, part of Microsoft for Healthcare radiology solutions. Today, more than 80% of hospitals in the U.S. use Microsoft’s award-winning network to share medical imaging and access third-party imaging AI. AI capabilities available through Precision Imaging Network can automatically analyze X-ray and CT images to help identify lung disease, supporting radiologists in their daily workflow and helping reduce clinical workload. These advanced AI algorithms can help surface hard to detect lung nodules, potentially identify patients at earlier stages of lung cancer, and help triage them for appropriate care.

Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery supported a National Manufacturing Day event that introduced hundreds of middle school students to careers in manufacturing and skilled trades.
• Nearly 400 students from St. John the Baptist Parish explored hands-on demonstrations, technology and training programs at River Parishes Community College’s Reserve Campus.
• Marathon employees joined industry partners and educators to help connect classroom learning to real workforce opportunities in the River Parishes. 

In recognition of National Manufacturing Day in October, Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery helped bring hands-on career exploration to hundreds of middle school students in St. John the Baptist Parish. Hosted by River Parishes Community College (RPCC) at its Reserve Campus, the event introduced students to high-demand careers in manufacturing and skilled trades and highlighted how these industries are shaping the region’s future.

Nearly 400 eighth-grade students from St. John the Baptist Parish attended the event, gaining direct access to interactive demonstrations, industry exhibits and conversations with RPCC instructors who teach programs aligned with leading manufacturing and industrial employers in the River Parishes. Students explored equipment, technology and training pathways that connect what they learn in the classroom to real opportunities in their community.

“Introducing young people to real careers in manufacturing supports our local workforce, strengthens our communities and helps ensure the River Parishes continue to grow.”

“Manufacturing Day gives students the chance to connect what they learn in school with the real careers available right here at home,” said RPCC Chancellor Quintin D. Taylor. “When they can see the equipment, talk to instructors and try things for themselves, it opens their eyes to possibilities they may not have considered. That spark is what helps build the next generation of talent for our region.”

Along with Marathon’s support, employees from the Garyville refinery volunteered their time throughout the event. They joined college instructors and other industry partners in offering demonstrations, simulations and informational sessions that showcased a variety of RPCC educational and training programs, including Early College Option, Drafting and Millwright.

“Events like these help students see what is possible for their future, and we are proud to play a part in that,” said Jay Richert, Vice President of Refining at the Garyville refinery. “Introducing young people to real careers in manufacturing supports our local workforce, strengthens our communities and helps ensure the River Parishes continue to grow.”

Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery supported a National Manufacturing Day event that introduced hundreds of middle school students to careers in manufacturing and skilled trades.
• Nearly 400 students from St. John the Baptist Parish explored hands-on demonstrations, technology and training programs at River Parishes Community College’s Reserve Campus.
• Marathon employees joined industry partners and educators to help connect classroom learning to real workforce opportunities in the River Parishes. 

In recognition of National Manufacturing Day in October, Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery helped bring hands-on career exploration to hundreds of middle school students in St. John the Baptist Parish. Hosted by River Parishes Community College (RPCC) at its Reserve Campus, the event introduced students to high-demand careers in manufacturing and skilled trades and highlighted how these industries are shaping the region’s future.

Nearly 400 eighth-grade students from St. John the Baptist Parish attended the event, gaining direct access to interactive demonstrations, industry exhibits and conversations with RPCC instructors who teach programs aligned with leading manufacturing and industrial employers in the River Parishes. Students explored equipment, technology and training pathways that connect what they learn in the classroom to real opportunities in their community.

“Introducing young people to real careers in manufacturing supports our local workforce, strengthens our communities and helps ensure the River Parishes continue to grow.”

“Manufacturing Day gives students the chance to connect what they learn in school with the real careers available right here at home,” said RPCC Chancellor Quintin D. Taylor. “When they can see the equipment, talk to instructors and try things for themselves, it opens their eyes to possibilities they may not have considered. That spark is what helps build the next generation of talent for our region.”

Along with Marathon’s support, employees from the Garyville refinery volunteered their time throughout the event. They joined college instructors and other industry partners in offering demonstrations, simulations and informational sessions that showcased a variety of RPCC educational and training programs, including Early College Option, Drafting and Millwright.

“Events like these help students see what is possible for their future, and we are proud to play a part in that,” said Jay Richert, Vice President of Refining at the Garyville refinery. “Introducing young people to real careers in manufacturing supports our local workforce, strengthens our communities and helps ensure the River Parishes continue to grow.”

Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery supported a National Manufacturing Day event that introduced hundreds of middle school students to careers in manufacturing and skilled trades.
• Nearly 400 students from St. John the Baptist Parish explored hands-on demonstrations, technology and training programs at River Parishes Community College’s Reserve Campus.
• Marathon employees joined industry partners and educators to help connect classroom learning to real workforce opportunities in the River Parishes. 

In recognition of National Manufacturing Day in October, Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville refinery helped bring hands-on career exploration to hundreds of middle school students in St. John the Baptist Parish. Hosted by River Parishes Community College (RPCC) at its Reserve Campus, the event introduced students to high-demand careers in manufacturing and skilled trades and highlighted how these industries are shaping the region’s future.

Nearly 400 eighth-grade students from St. John the Baptist Parish attended the event, gaining direct access to interactive demonstrations, industry exhibits and conversations with RPCC instructors who teach programs aligned with leading manufacturing and industrial employers in the River Parishes. Students explored equipment, technology and training pathways that connect what they learn in the classroom to real opportunities in their community.

“Introducing young people to real careers in manufacturing supports our local workforce, strengthens our communities and helps ensure the River Parishes continue to grow.”

“Manufacturing Day gives students the chance to connect what they learn in school with the real careers available right here at home,” said RPCC Chancellor Quintin D. Taylor. “When they can see the equipment, talk to instructors and try things for themselves, it opens their eyes to possibilities they may not have considered. That spark is what helps build the next generation of talent for our region.”

Along with Marathon’s support, employees from the Garyville refinery volunteered their time throughout the event. They joined college instructors and other industry partners in offering demonstrations, simulations and informational sessions that showcased a variety of RPCC educational and training programs, including Early College Option, Drafting and Millwright.

“Events like these help students see what is possible for their future, and we are proud to play a part in that,” said Jay Richert, Vice President of Refining at the Garyville refinery. “Introducing young people to real careers in manufacturing supports our local workforce, strengthens our communities and helps ensure the River Parishes continue to grow.”

SWORDS, Ireland, January 21, 2026 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the fourteenth consecutive year.

The annual list, developed by Fortune in collaboration Korn Ferry, is widely considered to be the definitive assessment of corporate reputation. The companies on the list are the best regarded in their industry and rated on nine criteria, ranging from investment value, product excellence, management quality, talent attraction and social responsibility.

“We are honored to be acknowledged by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “This recognition validates the strength of our purpose-driven strategy and the extraordinary passion of our global team, who are creating lasting impact for our shareholders, customers and communities. Together, we are advancing a more sustainable future worldwide.”

Trane Technologies is widely recognized as a leader in sustainability, integrating sustainable practices into the company’s core strategy and throughout its global operations as it progresses toward its 2030 Sustainability Commitments. Since 2019, the company has reduced customer carbon emissions by 237 million metric tons, on track to meet its Gigaton Challenge goal of reducing one gigaton (or one billion metric tons) of customer carbon emissions by 2030.

Earlier this month, the company was honored for outstanding corporate transparency and climate performance, securing a spot on CDP’s annual ‘A List’ for climate change for the fourth year in a row and being recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for achieving its energy savings goal as a partner in the Better Plants Challenge.

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About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. For more on Trane Technologies, visit www.tranetechnologies.com.

About Fortune
Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts – those who shape industry, commerce and society – through powerful and prestigious lists, events and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of securities laws, which are statements that are not historical facts, including statements that relate to our 2030 Sustainability Commitments and the anticipated impact of these commitments. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.