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PITTSBURGH, PA, September 17, 2026 /3BL/ – Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Wesco.

This year, 83% of employees who responded to the survey said Wesco is a great place to work, far exceeding the average rating across U.S. companies of 57%.

“As a someone new to the Wesco team, what stands out to me from the survey is the clear connection between our people, our culture and our ability to deliver for our customers,” says Anthony S. Marino, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. “This recognition reflects the strength of our talent and the special environment our teams are building with our leaders – one that helps employees perform at their best and keep the world running.”

Wesco’s management team was rated positively by employee survey respondents for treating employees fairly, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, with responses to those statements ranking at 89% or above. In addition, 97% of survey respondents indicated that Wesco is a physically safe place to work. The survey results also indicated that 91% of respondents reported they can take time off work when needed.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Wesco stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

You can see more of Wesco’s results at their Great Place To Work Company Profile page here: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1421401

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work.

Explore Wesco’s current job opportunities here: https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers.html

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.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

About Great Place To Work®

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Originally published by National Park Foundation

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 /3BL/ – The National Park Foundation is excited to announce its largest investment to date in Junior Ranger Angler programming across the country, having awarded $1.2 million in grants to 57 national parks, park partners, and community-based organizations. These grantees will host in-park fishing clinics, set up gear libraries, and more to provide increased opportunities for children, families, and communities to enjoy the outdoors and national parks.

The Junior Ranger Angler program was created by the National Park Service to give young park visitors — typically between the ages of 5-13, but open to anyone young at heart — a meaningful opportunity to gain new skills, connect with park rangers, and start building lifelong relationships with parks as they learn to fish. With NPF’s support of more than 200 Junior Ranger Angler projects to-date, the program has been able to reach parks and communities across the country. Just last year, NPF supported 670 fishing clinics for more than 20,000 participants.

“Junior Ranger Angler is about getting kids, families, and communities hooked on the great outdoors through unforgettable park adventures,” said NPF’s Chief Program Officer Lise Aangeenbrug. “People care about what they feel connected to. When they’re learning to cast a line and earning their Junior Ranger Angler badges, our hope is that they’re establishing a lifelong connection to our national parks and inspiring a commitment to protect these places.”

This year’s 57 grantees will use fishing to inspire, educate, and engage the next generation of park stewards through collaborative community-centered programs.  A few highlights include:

• Acadia National Park will pilot new programming geared toward local teenagers, including an adventure experience focused on fishing, stewardship of the land, and campcraft, and a longer-term monthly group pairing youth with mentors to develop outdoor skills around fishing.
• Boston Harbor Now will host events at the Boston Harbor Islands to introduce local youth and their families to saltwater fishing as they explore the harbor and islands, learn about aquatic species and their habitats, develop safe fishing practices, and forge meaningful connections to the harbor, islands, and each other.
• Dunes Learning Center will host a catch-and-release fishing program at Indiana Dunes National Park that teaches children the basics of fishing, the science of water quality, the importance of aquatic wildlife, and how to keep their local waterways healthy for fish and for people.
• The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument will work in partnership with other local groups to help connect people more closely to Medgar Evers’s story through his passions: recreational fishing and youth mentorship.
• Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park will work together to integrate accessible angling and aquatic science activities into a variety of youth and educator programs.

View the full list of this year’s grantees here.  

The National Park Foundation is proud to support the Junior Ranger Angler program by providing grants funded by generous donors and partners, including Nature Valley, Subaru of America, Niantic, Sun Outdoors, Winnebago Motorhome and Winnebago Industries Foundation. 

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible. Learn more at nationalparks.org. 

Editor’s note: For press interested in learning more about Junior Ranger Angler or covering an event held in-park, please reach out to media@nationalparks.org. 

Rockwell Automation is proud to once again officially sponsor Climate Week NYC 2026, the largest annual climate event of its kind, taking place in New York, September 20-27. As a global leader in sustainable industrial innovation, Rockwell will demonstrate how connected technologies and strategic partnerships help industrial organizations accelerate energy efficiency, sustainability, and business performance.

As organizations navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, Climate Week NYC 2026 will provide a platform for leaders to explore how sustainability, innovation, and business growth can advance together.

With the theme “Energy. Impact. Action.”, Climate Week NYC 2026 will bring together leaders to address some of the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time, from advancing clean energy and industrial innovation to strengthening resilient infrastructure, accelerating investment, and harnessing technology to drive meaningful progress. The theme reflects a shared focus on turning ambition into measurable impact through collaboration and action.

As an official sponsor, Rockwell Automation is proud to support these important conversations and the actions needed to build a more sustainable future.

“Manufacturers don’t have to choose between productivity and sustainability,” said Emmanuel Guilhamon, Vice President, Sustainability, Rockwell Automation. “Climate Week is a powerful platform to show how connected data, industrial AI, and sustainable product design can help manufacturers translate climate commitment into measurable results – and scale what works across industry.”

Attendees will hear from Rockwell Automation leaders about how the Connected Enterprise® transforms operational data into actionable insights that help organizations improve energy efficiency, track emissions, and advance their sustainability goals.

Attention will also be on industrial artificial intelligence (AI) for long-term climate action, showcasing AI-powered solutions like FactoryTalk^® Analytics™ LogixAI^® and FactoryTalk^® Design Studio™ Copilot, which help companies improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact through smarter automation.

Through innovations that support energy efficiency, emissions reduction, digital transformation, and circularity, Rockwell Automation is helping industrial organizations create sustainable, measurable, and lasting impact.

Join Rockwell Automation at Climate Week NYC 2026 to discover how industrial innovation is driving real progress toward a more sustainable future. For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/sustainability.

September 17, 2026 /3BL/ – The Ray and Cox Enterprises have joined forces to advance native ecological corridors across the Southeast, successfully establishing five new pollinator zones at Cox locations throughout Georgia and Florida in 2026.

Spanning two sites in Georgia and three in Florida, the high-impact initiative showcases how managed commercial land can be converted into active biological sanctuaries without disrupting everyday business operations.

The five new pollinator meadows are located at:

• Cox Enterprises Headquarters, Atlanta, Ga.
• Manheim Georgia, Atlanta, Ga.
• Manheim Orlando, Winter Garden, Fla.
• Manheim Central Florida, Orlando, Fla.
• Manheim Tampa, Tampa, Fla.

Ecological Design Over Traditional Turf

Instead of relying on high-maintenance grass that requires frequent watering and gas-powered mowing, The Ray collaborated with Cox to plant nearly five acres of native plants carefully chosen to thrive in local soil and climate. These resilient habitats create healthier outdoor spaces while offering reliable food, shelter, and nesting grounds for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other local wildlife.

“This partnership demonstrates how to create meaningful habitat in places we might not traditionally think of as conservation landscapes,” said Josh Weaver, natural capital manager at The Ray. “By selecting plants that are adapted to local conditions, we’re creating landscapes that are beautiful, functional and beneficial to pollinators while also reducing the resources required for long-term maintenance.”

Driving Positive Environmental Change — Inside Cox and Within the Communities it Serves

Cox has a suite of sustainability goals that includes protecting, restoring or sustainably managing more land than it uses. With these new meadows, Cox will add five acres of sustainably managed land to support pollinators, improve soil health, and enhance water quality.

“Protecting and restoring nature is central to our sustainability strategy and our commitment to leave the world better than we found it,” said Amit Vyas, vice president of environmental sustainability at Cox Enterprises. “By transforming underutilized land into thriving ecosystems, we’re supporting biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience and advancing our goal to protect, restore, or sustainably manage more land than we use.”

Smart Planning and Easier Maintenance

The meadow installations follow a site-specific approach. Areas are prepared before seeding, with soil testing guiding soil amendments and seed selection. Each meadow is designed around plant species that can thrive in its particular environment, with consideration given to factors such as drought tolerance and deer resistance.

This approach saves significant time and upkeep costs while being more ecologically friendly. Once established, these meadows eliminate the need for weekly mowing, chemical fertilizers, and heavy watering systems. Maintenance drops down to a single trim each year after the first winter frost, allowing wildflowers to bloom freely and support wildlife from spring straight through autumn.

Scaling the Corporate Natural Capital Framework

The five Cox installations represent the latest milestone in The Ray’s expanding portfolio of partnerships with corporate leaders, state departments of transportation, and municipal managers aimed at embedding natural capital, the economic and environmental value generated by healthy ecosystems, into standard land management.

Together, The Ray and Cox are illustrating that small corporate parcels can connect into vital regional wildlife corridors—boosting plant biodiversity, supporting key pollinator species, and enhancing landscape climate resilience across the Southeast.

About The Ray

The Ray is a nonprofit infrastructure innovator demonstrating how transportation infrastructure can be designed and managed to deliver environmental, economic, and community benefits. Through its Natural Capital program, The Ray works with transportation agencies, corporations, and other partners to integrate natural systems and ecological assets into the built environment. TheRay.org

About Cox Enterprises

Cox Enterprises is a global privately held company that owns, operates, and invests in businesses across multiple industries, including automotive, greenhouse agriculture, cleantech, software, outdoor recreation, and journalism. Guided by its purpose to build a better future for this generation and the next, Cox’s diverse family of businesses delivers solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Since its founding in 1898, Cox Enterprises has been fueled by a relentless focus on innovation and a deep commitment to people, the planet and progress. To learn more about Cox’s history and how it’s shaping what’s next, visit CoxEnterprises.com.

Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News

Many of us eat the same breakfast pretty much every day. There is some value in that—convenience, ease and speed, fewer choices to make, and depending on the meal itself, nourishment. I’m certainly a fan of all that, but realize there are downsides too. Missing an opportunity to increase dietary variety and the nutrition that can bring, for example. And of course there’s the Big B—boredom. Let’s banish breakfast boredom and toss out traditional breakfast “rules” that stifle our eating happiness. Here are some tips to make that happen…

Break Away From the Standard Breakfast

A “traditional” breakfast isn’t a morning requirement. If you aren’t a fan of cereal or eggs and toast, it’s ok! There’s a wide world of breakfast food possibilities out there. In fact, most of the world doesn’t specify certain foods as being “for breakfast” versus any other eating occasion—that’s largely a Western idea that’s especially prevalent in North America. You’re allowed to eat whatever you want in the morning and call it breakfast. Our biggest suggestion is to make it a balanced meal, just like you would any other time of day.

Leftovers Look Good

To avoid wasting food and get out the door with minimum fuss and food prep, make use of your leftovers. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:

Reheat & Eat. When you’re in a hurry and need some sustenance, reheat-and-eat meals are often the fastest and easiest option. If you’ve got a protein-containing entrée, just add something simple like a piece of fruit and be ready to roll. Or if your leftovers are heavier on carbs (think pizza or pasta), add that piece of fruit plus a Greek yogurt cup or glass of milk for some protein. The goal is a satisfying meal without much effort, and that’s what leftovers do best.

Go Smoothie. Smoothies are nothing new, but they can be a complete, customizable, and convenient morning meal. And if breakfast on-the-go is what you need, you can do a lot worse than a smoothie. Make sure your smoothie has protein and produce as a base. From there, add some healthy fats from things like nuts or seeds if you can. Utilize leftovers by tossing in some greens and whatever fruit you have around (or in the freezer). Maybe add some white beans too—even cooked grains can go into your “house blend” smoothie. Get Guiding Stars-earning smoothie ideas here.

Repurpose, Don’t Reinvent. Take what you have on hand and give it a new, a.m. life. Leftover cooked grains and roasted vegetables? Hello morning grain bowl (add a couple scrambled or poached eggs on top for more protein). Or create an easy breakfast burrito or quesadilla with a variety of different fillings from your fridge and pantry. Beans, eggs, cooked tofu, meat or poultry, and vegetables all make great fillings.

Switch Up Your “Usual”

If you have a standard breakfast food that is starting to feel like a snooze, maybe it just needs an update. For example, let’s say you like toast, but jam or peanut butter on top is getting old. Maybe all you need are new ideas for toppings:

• applesauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon
• mashed avocado and “everything bagel” seasoning
• a quick egg salad or tuna salad
• ricotta cheese with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey

Or maybe it’s time to swap your toast for something different. Try a whole grain English muffin or a frozen protein waffle that you toast and augment with nutritious toppings. Bored with your usual plain oatmeal for breakfast? Try overnight oats, savory oatmeal, or another type of grain cooked as a hot cereal. (There are lots of different grain mixtures sold as hot cereals.) This Guiding Stars recipe calls for quinoa and oats with bananas.

Freshen Up Your Favorites With Seasonal Flavors

Your ho-hum morning favorite can get new life each season if you incorporate seasonal ingredients and flavors. Fresh berries are a great topping for nutritious, high-fiber cereal in the summer months. To add some variety, consider switching to late-season peaches and a sprinkle of ground ginger. And try chopped apple and a shake of pumpkin pie spice in the fall. (This applesauce oatmeal recipe for one is an easy option too.) As another example, scrambled eggs cooked with a generous handful of chopped tomato and fresh herbs is wonderful in the summer. But in the fall, switching to salsa might taste better to you. And in the cooler months, warm it all up with a sprinkle of shredded pepper-jack cheese and finely diced onion or chopped scallions.

Herbs and spices can really change the taste and “feel” of a dish. They contribute fresh, cozy, or bright vibes, depending on the season and what suits your mood. Plus, using seasonal produce in your breakfasts lets you take advantage of the higher nutritional quality of in-season fruits and vegetables.

About Guiding Stars

Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores, in Circana’ Attribute Marketplace, and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.

Originally published on Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center’s Energy Quest 2.0 exhibit welcomes exciting new experiences on renewable energy sources, including geothermal, wind, hydro, and solar energy.

Energy Quest 2.0’s redesign was made possible thanks to support from PSEG Foundation, which funded exhibit updates. The recent renovations introduced new awe-inspiring interactives that explore the major sources of clean energy and the tools to harness it.

From exploring the depth of the world’s largest geothermal well, to experiencing the circumference of a wind turbine blade, to seeing a beam of simulated solar energy transmitted from space to Earth, Energy Quest 2.0 highlights the power of science and sustainability.

Energy Quest first opened nearly two decades ago and presented different ways that humans can generate energy. Now, Energy Quest 2.0 refocuses on clean energy and sustainability, inviting visitors to explore glowing immersive spaces, discover renewable energy sources all around us, and see how even a fraction of Earth’s clean energy could help power our future.

Check out the exhibit highlights below on your next visit.

What is your Quest? Enter through a glowing interactive experience representing the many different sources of energy in the world. Then, explore the many other sources of energy all around us like geothermal, wind, hydro, and sunlight. Work together to collect some of their nearly unlimited potential in energy vessels to fill our interactive energy table.

Energy Shots: This floor-to-ceiling projection screen highlights the scale and power of energy sources, including the depth of the world’s largest geothermal well, the circumference of a wind turbine blade, and a beam of simulated solar energy transmitted from space to Earth.

Harnessing Energy: Learn how technologies are used to capture energy sources and transform them into usable forms. For example, solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity!

Storing Energy: Since sources like solar and wind power depend on weather conditions, storing energy provides a back-up. See a model of pumped hydro systems that store extra energy.

Using Energy: Explore how different devices take more or less energy to work using human-power, including foot-pedal and hand-crank generators.

Learn more information about this exciting new exhibit here, and plan to visit soon!

ATLANTA, September 9, 2026 /3BL/ – Georgia‑Pacific’s plant‑floor 3D printing is an example of teams replacing slower-to-procure, more expensive methods with better ones. In other words, creative destruction. Across our facilities, teams are using 3D printing in innovative ways to solve manufacturing challenges faster, safer and at a fraction of the cost. What makes this more effective is that it is driven by a bottom-up approach. It starts on the plant floor, where employees know the equipment best and see opportunities firsthand.

At facilities like Muskogee (Oklahoma) and Brewton (Alabama), 3D printing has become an in-house source for items that are costly, time‑consuming or difficult to source through traditional channels. Engineers and maintenance teams are designing and producing small parts and novel and protective solutions tailored to real operational needs, replacing long lead times and process frustrations with on-demand production.

How Georgia‑Pacific Uses 3D Printing in Manufacturing

In Muskogee, drafter Nate Yarbrough leads much of this work, using CAD software to model parts. Ideas often come directly from operators and mechanics. “It’s not a solution for everything,” Nate says, “but it is for a lot of things.”

One example is small tabs on junction boxes for LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles). Instead of ordering an entire replacement box for a single broken tab, the team 3D printed just the tab, cutting the cost to a nominal amount and significantly reducing downtime. Nate has also created custom mounts for turnstile cameras and protective cages for drones so they can safely fly in tight spaces without risking damage.

3D Printing for Process Human Factors & Operational Efficiency

At Brewton, maintenance learning and development lead, Kyle Null, has embraced 3D printing to enhance process reliability and operator safety. In the demineralized water area, operators previously collected multiple process samples using individual glass beakers, carrying them between their fingers. Doing this increased handling and breakage risk and made sample mix-ups more likely.

To address this, the team designed a custom 3D-printed sample organizer for the beakers. The organizer helps operators collect all required samples in a single pass while maintaining clear and consistent organization while also reducing breakage risk, reinforcing process discipline and making training more intuitive for new operations. Utilities field operator Orlando Gandy shared the impact, “The new cart and water sample organizer makes my job much more efficient and safer. No broken glass cylinders. If I get interrupted, I instantly know exactly where I left off without fail.”

Safety, Compliance, and Responsible Innovation

Safety and compliance remain central to every design and print. Printed parts must be reviewed and approved before use, and safety‑related items are often produced in distinct colors. Teams are also careful to respect legal and “right‑to‑repair” considerations, avoiding patented components while still enabling safe repairs to GP‑owned equipment.

The Future of 3D Printing at Georgia‑Pacific and Koch

The technology continues to evolve quickly, including advances in metal 3D printing, and teams are already exploring more robust printers to expand what’s possible. Support and contributions from prototype supervisor Matt Williquette who leads the Krē8 lab at the Neenah Technical Center in Wisconsin have also helped strengthen these efforts. 

While many of these advancements are happening at Georgia‑Pacific, additive manufacturing capabilities and demand are growing across Koch as well. The Additive Manufacturing workstream within the Koch Republics group brings together employees throughout Koch. As the network expands, teams are sharing designs, lessons learned and best practices to accelerate 3D adoption enterprise‑wide.

Kyle notes, “There are tremendous opportunities happening in our facilities.” From custom glue‑head guards that prevent burns to low‑cost replacement parts, 3D printing is proving that innovation can thrive at even our most established mills, and that empowering employees to create solutions can make a real difference.

View original content here.
 

SWORDS, Ireland, September 17, 2026 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized for its continued leadership in sustainability and transparency, earning a place on TIME’s 2026 World’s Best Companies list for the fourth consecutive year. Trane Technologies also ranked third overall on 3BL’s 2026 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, marking the company’s seventh consecutive year on the list.

TIME’s 2026 World’s Best Companies list is based on a comprehensive analysis of top-performing global companies across employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency. 3BL’s 2026 100 Best Corporate Citizens list evaluates companies based on non-financial disclosures and performance across areas including community impact, employee relations and environmental stewardship.

“We’re honored to be recognized by TIME and 3BL for the impact our team is making every day,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven strategy and the values that drive how we lead and operate. We believe strong performance and sustainable innovation go hand in hand, and we’re proud to create lasting value through both.”

These latest honors add to Trane Technologies’ strong track record of third-party recognition for leadership in sustainability, culture, ethics and innovation. In 2026, the company was also ranked No. 17 overall in the Just 100, marking its fifth consecutive year of recognition.

Trane Technologies also earned a CDP Climate Score of A for the fourth consecutive year, was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year and was included on FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the 14^th consecutive year.
 

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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 tranetechnologies.com.

September 17, 2026 /3BL/ – DP World has received the Empresa con Gestión Sostenible (EGS) recognition for the 13th consecutive year, highlighting the company’s long-term approach to sustainable business and its environmental, social, and governance performance in Peru.

Awarded by Perú Sostenible, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable development in Peru and represents the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) locally, EGS assesses companies against environmental, social, and governance criteria and international sustainability standards.

DP World received the 2025 recognition in the “Merit” category and was the only port terminal operator in Peru recognized in this edition. Overall, 67 companies representing 26 industries met the program’s sustainability criteria.

Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, said: “Receiving this recognition for the 13th consecutive year reflects the commitment of our teams to making sustainability part of how we operate and invest for the future. From reducing emissions at our terminal to creating educational opportunities in Callao, our focus is on delivering meaningful progress for our customers, communities, and the environment.”

Sustainability in Action in Peru 

The recognition builds on several sustainability milestones at DP World’s South Pier terminal in Callao. In August, the terminal became the first in Latin America to offer shore power, allowing vessels to connect to renewable electricity while docked instead of running auxiliary engines.

DP World has also introduced Latin America’s first charging station for electric terminal trucks in Callao, supporting the transition from diesel-powered equipment to electric alternatives and reducing emissions from day-to-day port operations.

The company’s sustainability work extends beyond the terminal. Earlier this year, DP World invested approximately US$49,000 to create digital classrooms and computer laboratories at two schools in Callao, improving access to technology for 790 primary and secondary students.

At Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, DP World installed 11 digital classrooms and a computer laboratory, benefiting 322 secondary students directly and another 273 primary students. At Dos de Mayo, a new computer laboratory is supporting 195 primary students with improved technology and learning facilities.

The investment builds on DP World’s wider support for education in Callao, where the company has been improving educational spaces since 2020. It also builds on its Academic Excellence Awards, which recognize employees’ children for outstanding academic performance.

From cleaner port operations to stronger educational opportunities in Peru, these efforts reflect DP World’s broader approach to sustainability: supporting trade while creating long-term value for the communities and environments connected to its operations.

Learn more about DP World’s sustainability impact

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

Dr. Joanne Armstrong, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Women’s Health, CVS Health

Despite affecting millions of women, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), remains one of the most misunderstood conditions in women’s health. PMOS also illustrates a broader challenge: when a condition is defined primarily by its reproductive features, its effects across a woman’s health can be overlooked.

PMOS is increasingly recognized as a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder that can affect reproductive, cardiometabolic and emotional health. Approximately one in 10 women in the United States lives with PMOS, making it one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women. Yet many remain undiagnosed, and estimates suggest nearly 70% of women globally with the condition may not know they have it. 

For years, the former name PCOS shaped how we thought about the condition, focusing attention on the ovaries and the presence of cysts. Today, researchers and clinicians have a deeper understanding that prompted the change to PMOS. The updated terminology reflects what patients and providers have long recognized: this condition involves multiple interacting hormonal and metabolic systems, not ovarian cysts alone. The international guideline explains that this broader understanding is intended to reduce the important but more narrow, reproductive-centered framing that can contribute to delayed recognition and fragmented care.

That shift matters because PMOS has implications for health well beyond the reproductive system. It is associated with insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. Research has also linked the condition to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, reinforcing the importance of recognizing PMOS as a long-term health consideration rather than only a reproductive diagnosis. The international evidence-based guideline recommends greater awareness of cardiovascular risk and comprehensive risk assessment for people with the condition. 

This broader health context can be easy to miss because PMOS does not look the same for everyone. Some women experience noticeable symptoms, while others have few or none. A person with PMOS is not necessarily overweight or metabolically unhealthy, and appearance alone cannot tell us who may have the condition.

For those who do experience symptoms, the signs may seem unrelated: a period that never feels predictable, unexpected weight changes, new hair growth, hair thinning, difficulty becoming pregnant or anxiety that is difficult to explain. Too often, these concerns are considered separately or attributed to stress, age or lifestyle. As a result, many women spend years searching for answers before realizing their experiences may be connected. 

Looking beyond individual symptoms

One of the challenges in diagnosing PMOS is its wide variation. When symptoms appear gradually or affect different areas of health, it can be difficult to recognize an underlying pattern. Diagnosis often requires looking at the full picture rather than focusing on a single concern.

As physicians, we are trained to connect seemingly unrelated symptoms and understand how they may fit together. PMOS highlights the importance of a more comprehensive approach to care, one that recognizes how different systems in the body influence one another.

That perspective should continue after diagnosis. Awareness and assessment of cardiometabolic health are important over time, including attention to blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Conversations about blood sugar and diabetes risk can also help patients and their care teams make informed decisions based on individual health needs. The guideline recommends assessment of cardiovascular risk factors and glycemic status in people with PMOS. 

Why conversations with your doctor matter

Although researchers continue to learn more about the causes of PMOS, recognition remains an important tool. Connecting symptoms and health risks can help women access appropriate care, monitoring and support.

Many women hesitate to discuss reproductive or hormonal health because they feel embarrassed, uncertain or worried their concerns may be dismissed. Yet those conversations are often the first step toward understanding what is happening and identifying appropriate treatment options.

When meeting with your doctor, share the full scope of what you are experiencing rather than focusing on one symptom. Changes that seem unrelated may provide useful clues, while the absence of common symptoms does not necessarily rule out the condition. A broader conversation can help inform an appropriate evaluation and guide next steps.

What PMOS teaches us about women’s health

The story of PMOS is a narrative about how women’s health continues to evolve.

For decades, many conditions affecting women were narrowly defined or poorly understood. As research advances, we are gaining a more complete picture of how reproductive, hormonal, metabolic and emotional health intersect. PMOS is a powerful example of that evolution. The shift from PCOS to PMOS reflects growing recognition that women’s health conditions often span multiple body systems and require a more comprehensive approach to care. 

PMOS reminds us of a simple but important truth: When we connect the dots across symptoms, health risks and life stages, we create more opportunities to recognize conditions earlier and support women in living healthier lives.

For more information on PMOS, please visit https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos