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Cybersecurity has traditionally been viewed as an IT responsibility. Firewalls, software vulnerabilities, and network defenses have dominated executive conversations for years. But as AI infrastructure expands, security is becoming a supply chain issue as much as a technology issue.

New research from DP World and Supply Chain Dive’s Studio by Informa TechTarget found that cybersecurity was the most common supply chain disruption experienced by data center organizations, with 67% of surveyed executives reporting cybersecurity-related incidents during 2025.

The finding reflects a broader shift occurring across the industry. Today’s data center supply chains involve transporting highly valuable servers, GPUs, and electrical infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions before installation in facilities supporting AI workloads. Protecting these assets requires far more than securing software systems.

According to the report, titled The Infrastructure Behind AI: Why Data Center Supply Chains Are the New Critical Path, security now extends across every stage of the logistics process, including chain-of-custody procedures, customs documentation, secure transportation, access controls at logistics facilities and physical security throughout installation.

Industry leaders clearly recognize the scale of the challenge. Nearly every respondent (96%) identified cybersecurity of systems and components as an extremely or very important operational concern, making it the highest-ranked supply chain challenge in the study. Material shortages and rising operating costs followed behind, underscoring that executives increasingly view security as foundational rather than secondary.

Download The Infrastructure Behind AI: Why Data Center Supply Chains Are the New Critical Path.

The industry’s response reflects that broader perspective. Fifty-seven percent of organizations are implementing additional cybersecurity measures, while an equal percentage are expanding employee cybersecurity training. Nearly half (49%) are strengthening physical security measures throughout their operations.

The emphasis on employee training is particularly notable. It suggests organizations understand that people remain one of the most important links in protecting increasingly complex supply chains. Cybersecurity is no longer confined to technology teams—it requires operational discipline across procurement, logistics and installation.

DP World’s Glen Clark, CEO for the U.S. and Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, notes that managing risk requires constant attention throughout the transportation process.

“Constant security checks at loading or unloading points, protocols for who has access, security clearances when badging in or out of a transport location—these are necessary for managing all security risks,” Clark said.

As investment in AI infrastructure continues to grow, these requirements are becoming more demanding. Sensitive hardware, constrained supply, and accelerating deployment schedules mean every shipment carries both operational and financial significance.

The report ultimately suggests that security can no longer be separated into physical and digital categories. Instead, successful data center operators must protect every link in the supply chain – from manufacturing and transportation to customs clearance and final installation.

For an industry racing to deploy AI capacity, security is no longer simply about preventing breaches. It is about ensuring that critical infrastructure arrives safely, on time and ready to power the next generation of computing.

Download The Infrastructure Behind AI: Why Data Center Supply Chains Are the New Critical Path on the DP World website.

When a hurricane is possible, preparing before conditions worsen can help families stay safer, more informed and connected. 

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf and is forecast to rapidly strengthen, becoming a hurricane by Thursday as it turns northeast and north toward the northern Gulf Coast later this week. While uncertainty remains around its exact track, intensity and impacts, the NHC says there is an increasing risk of dangerous wind and storm surge impacts along portions of the northern Gulf Coast and urges residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle to monitor the forecast and make sure their hurricane plans are in place.

T‑Mobile is taking steps to prepare

Our teams are topping off generators, readying equipment and positioning resources ahead of potential impacts. We’re also using advanced network technology, including Self-Organizing Network (SON) capabilities, to help optimize network performance as conditions change. AI-powered Dynamic CX is another tool available to our teams to help anticipate changing network needs and adjust capacity as conditions evolve.

At the same time, we’re working directly with public safety and emergency management partners across the Gulf Coast to identify anticipated communications needs and priority locations.  

Eligible first responders and agencies can receive 30 days of T-Priority at no charge through a secondary SIM or eSIM on a compatible, unlocked device, or through loaner devices. T-Priority provides prioritized connectivity on T‑Mobile’s network during times of congestion, including satellite connectivity that adds another way to stay connected when terrestrial coverage is unavailable.   

As the forecast evolves, we’re prepared to deploy additional portable generators, mobile network assets including SatCOLTs (Satellite Cell on Light Trucks) and drones, and community support trucks and trailers where they may be needed to help keep customers, first responders and communities connected. 

And while our teams prepare, there are simple steps you can take now to help make sure you and the people you care about are ready, too. 

Get Your Tech Storm-Ready

Take a few minutes to prepare the technology that can help you stay connected and informed. Charge phones, tablets and backup batteries. Enable emergency alerts and download important information you may need if connectivity is disrupted. Keep charging cables and portable power banks with your emergency supplies, and protect devices from water and other potential damage. 

During an emergency, always follow instructions and evacuation guidance from local authorities. 

Make a Plan for the People Who Matter Most

Preparedness isn’t just about supplies. It’s also knowing what your family will do if plans suddenly change. 

Where will you meet if you’re separated? How will you reach one another? Who is your out-of-area contact? What will you do if you need to evacuate? Does your plan account for medications, accessibility needs, children, older family members and pets?

Our Family Emergency Plan can help you put those answers in one place so everyone knows what to do and where to find important information. 

Click on ‘Download Media Assets’ above and take a few minutes to fill it out together, then make sure everyone has access to a copy.

For more information on T‑Mobile’s preparedness and response capabilities, visit the company’s Emergency Response hub and follow @TMobileNews on X and Instagram. 

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• Plans designed to provide member value and access to care:
  • $0 copays on Tier 1 drugs and covered vaccines at in-network pharmacies*
  • $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies and mammograms at in-network providers
  • $0 copays for annual Healthy Home Visit from a licensed Signify Health clinician
  • Dental, vision and hearing benefits
• A continued focus on affordability, quality care and preserving the benefits that matter most to members through an expanded HMO portfolio and market-leading coverage of generic drugs
• Targeted care for high-needs members with chronic conditions and those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
• Award-winning guidance and support for our members delivered through our dedicated service teams and market-leading digital tools

WOONSOCKET, R.I., October 8, 2026 /3BL/ – Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced our 2027 Medicare products with choices designed to support older adults with a wide range of health needs, providing reliable benefits that enable affordability and access to quality care. We are expanding the availability of our Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans, growing our High Value Provider Incentive Program, and continuing to focus on care navigation and support.

For 2027, we will offer Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans in 41 states plus Washington, D.C., accessible by 57 million Medicare-eligible beneficiaries.* Our other offerings include Medicare Advantage-only plans, the SilverScript® Choice prescription drug plan, and Medicare Supplement and ancillary products, which can include things like dental, vision, hearing and indemnity coverage, to cover a wide range of member needs.

“The right Medicare coverage protects your health and your peace of mind,” said Jeff Fernandez, president of Aetna Medicare. “Our 2027 plans put our members and their experience at the center, offering benefits and services they can trust to support their health needs and help them live their healthiest lives.”

Access to affordable, high-quality care

Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are designed to deliver value for our members, making health care easier to access. Our plans are backed by strong provider networks to support quality care for our members. Highlights for 2027 include:

• Maintaining affordable essential benefits: All plans have $0 copays for Tier 1 drugs at preferred pharmacies* and include dental, vision and hearing benefits plus a SilverSneakers® basic fitness membership.* In every county where Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are available, we will offer at least one plan with a $0 monthly plan premium and low or no copays for primary care visits and at least one plan with an over-the-counter allowance.
• $0 cost-shares on preventive services: We offer critical in-network services at no additional cost to the member, including $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies, mammograms, and routine eye and hearing exams. Most plans have $0 copays for primary care visits and many have $0 copays for labs.*
• Aetna Medicare Extra Benefits Card: The Extra Benefits Card is available on select plans and is powered by CVS Flex Benefits™. It offers a simplified experience with one card for all card-based benefit allowances. Eligible members can use their allowance on certain services and products at participating retail stores, including CVS® stores.
• Expanded High Value Provider Incentive Program: Entering its fourth year, the Aetna High Value Provider Incentive Program continues to grow, expanding into two new states for 2027. Eligible members who select a provider from the Aetna network of high-value primary care providers (PCPs) experienced in caring for Medicare members will receive additional funds on their Aetna Medicare Extra Benefits Card and, on certain plans, lower out-of-pocket costs for select services.
• Access to lower-cost HMO plans: This year, Aetna is giving renewed focus to HMO products within our portfolio because of the value they offer members. As part of that, we are expanding our Prime HMO plan offerings in select markets, giving members access to a network of local, trusted health care providers at a lower cost.

Helping members stay healthy

At Aetna, we know our members’ health needs can go beyond the doctor’s office and hospital. Leveraging the power of CVS Health and teaming up with local and national service providers, our 2027 Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental benefits and programs designed to help members stay healthy and independent, such as:

• Dental, vision and hearing: All our plans include dental, eyewear and hearing aid benefits with $0 routine dental, hearing and eye exams in network.
• SilverSneakers: We continue to offer a SilverSneakers basic fitness membership to all individual MA members at no additional cost.* Through SilverSneakers, members have access to thousands of gyms, exercise programs at community centers and parks, and other resources, including mental enrichment, nutrition workshops and well-being classes.
• Healthy Home Visit through Signify Health®: All MA plans offer an annual Healthy Home Visit from a licensed Signify Health physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant at no additional cost. From the comfort of their home, members can receive a comprehensive health assessment and evaluation of their home environment to identify fall risks, social support and clinical needs. Findings from the assessment are shared with the member and their primary care provider, helping to improve care coordination and keep members healthy.
• Aetna Resources For Living® (RFL®): RFL supports members’ physical and emotional well-being needs, such as offering resources to address loneliness and connecting members with community resources including local transportation, housing and food programs, and caregiver support programs.*
• Over-the-counter (OTC) benefit: Many Aetna plans include an OTC benefit powered by CVS Flex Benefits. It provides an allowance to purchase certain health and wellness products like toothbrushes, cold and flu medication, and pain relievers at participating retail stores, online or by phone.

Care for those with special needs

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 90% of adults age 65 and older have at least one chronic condition, and many face social and financial challenges that impact their health. Our Special Needs Plans come with support from a dedicated care team to help coordinate care for members and create a more seamless experience for them.

• Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs): In 2027, Aetna will expand C-SNP availability to six new states for a total of 25 states where they are available. These plans are for members with a qualifying chronic condition, such as diabetes mellitus, chronic heart failure and certain cardiovascular disorders, and focus on care coordination. C-SNPs also include targeted benefits to help with members’ health needs, such as $0 copays for primary care visits and certain specialist visits related to eligible chronic conditions.
• Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): These plans are for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, offering coordinated coverage across both programs.

All C-SNP and D-SNP members get a monthly allowance on an Extra Benefits Card for certain over-the-counter (OTC) products. Those with a qualifying chronic condition who meet all other eligibility requirements can use the monthly allowance to help pay for additional everyday expenses, including certain healthy groceries, personal care products, transportation and utilities.

Prescription drug coverage

We provide options for individuals to access their medication at a price that’s right for them. For 2027, we will continue to offer prescription drug coverage through our stand-alone SilverScript prescription drug plan (PDP) and as part of our integrated Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans — all backed by CVS Health. Changes and highlights include:

• $0 dollar coverage across Medicare Advantage plan types:
  • MAPD: All Aetna MAPD plans have $0 Tier 1 drug copays at preferred pharmacies.
  • D-SNP: All Aetna D-SNPs feature $0 Tier 1 drug copays, and many have $0 Tier 1 and Tier 2 drug copays for up to a 100-day supply at in-network Low Income Subsidy (LIS) copays will apply for remaining generic and brand formulary drugs.
  • C-SNP: These plans use a custom drug list that offers targeted generic drugs with a $0 Tier 1 drug copay to help members manage their chronic conditions.*
  • $0 copay on covered vaccines: Many vaccines will be available to members with a $0 copay at in-network pharmacies.*
• Pharmacy network: Members will have access to a broad pharmacy network, including CVS®, Walgreens, Walmart and grocers such as Kroger, Albertsons and H-E-B.
• Stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP) coverage: Our SilverScript Choice plan offers prescription drug coverage with reduced cost-sharing, including $0 Tier 1 drug copays.*

Innovation for a smoother member experience

Navigating the health care system can be complex. Aetna combines award-winning digital tools and portals with personalized support that provides clear guidance, simplifies complex information and acts as partner in health, helping members navigate their health care with greater confidence.

• Aetna Clinical Collaboration: We continue to expand the Aetna Clinical Collaboration program. This brings Aetna nurses* together with hospital staff to help Medicare Advantage members get the care and support they need to remain healthy when they return home from the hospital or make the transition into a skilled nursing facility.
• Useful digital tools: We’re using technology to deliver a better member experience. For example, we’ve added conversational AI to the award-winning Aetna HealthSM app, providing AI-powered navigation using plain language to help members understand and access their health benefits. We’ve also introduced Aetna Care Paths, which is available to Medicare Advantage members through the Aetna Health app and uses AI to clarify benefits and procedures and offer personalized care guidance for certain conditions.
• Enhancements to prior authorization: We’re simplifying the care experience through enhancements to prior authorization by making the process faster, more transparent and easier to navigate. We’re proud that more than 95% of eligible prior authorizations are approved within 24 hours and 82% are processed in real time.

*While only your doctor can diagnose, prescribe or give medical advice, the care management nurses can provide information on a variety of health topics.

Visit AetnaMedicare.com to learn more about our 2027 Aetna Medicare plans. Or call 1-844-588-0041 (TTY: 711), 7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. A licensed agent may answer your call.

About CVS Health

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

About Aetna

Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 37 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit Aetna.com.

The Aetna C-SNP is available to Medicare members who have at least one of the qualifying chronic conditions. To ensure a successful enrollment process, we’ll confirm with your healthcare provider that you have one of these eligible conditions. If verification of eligible condition is not received, involuntary disenrollment will occur.

Aetna Medicare is a HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our D-SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. The formulary/or pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. The Aetna Medicare pharmacy network includes limited lower cost, preferred pharmacies in Suburban Arizona, Urban Kansas, Urban Missouri, Rural Michigan, Rural Nebraska, Rural North Dakota, Suburban West Virginia and Suburban Puerto Rico. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area, members please call the number on your ID card, non-members please call 1-833-278-3928 (TTY: 711) or consult the online pharmacy directory. Other pharmacies and providers are available in our network.

Participating health care providers are independent contractors and are neither agents nor employees of Aetna. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed, and provider network composition is subject to change.

{Multiple condition disclaimer (Extra Supports Wallet only, non HHP (multiple conditions))} The benefit(s) mentioned are part of special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill (SSBCI). SSBCI conditions include but are not limited to: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and chronic lung disorders. Eligibility is determined by whether you have a chronic condition associated with the benefit(s). Standards and conditions vary for each benefit. Contact us to confirm the specific SSBCI condition requirements for the benefit(s) for this plan and determine your eligibility.

{C-SNP (ESW and ESW + HVP (CHF, diabetes, cardio disorders))} The benefit(s) mentioned are part of special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill (SSBCI). SSBCI conditions include certain cardiovascular disorders, congestive heart failure, and diabetes. Eligibility is determined by whether you have a chronic condition associated with the benefit(s). Standards and conditions vary for each benefit. Contact us to confirm the specific SSBCI condition requirements for the benefit(s) for this plan and determine your eligibility.

To send a complaint to Aetna, call the Plan or the number on your member ID card. To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week. If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

SilverScript is a Prescription Drug Plan with a Medicare contract marketed through Aetna Medicare. Enrollment in SilverScript depends on contract renewal.

SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc. ©<2026> Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Resources For Living® is the brand name used for products and services offered through the Aetna® group of subsidiary companies.

Aetna, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Caremark and Signify Health are part of the CVS Health family of companies.

*FOR $0 TIER 1 COPAYS: General enrollment MAPD plans and select C-SNPs have $0 copays on Tier 1 drugs at preferred pharmacies.

*FOR MAPD PLAN NUMBERS: This number includes the Aetna joint venture in Minnesota (with Allina Health).

*FOR SILVERSNEAKERS MEMBERSHIP: SilverSneakers is not available for Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) members.

*FOR $0 PCP AND LAB COPAYS: For 2027, 97% of all Aetna MAPD plans have a $0 copay for PCP visits and 70% have $0 copays for labs.

*FOR RFL RESOURCES: RFL is not available for members with Aetna Part D (prescription-only) plans, Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) or Medicare Supplement plans.

*FOR 100-DAY SUPPLY: Not all medications are dispensable in a 100-day supply due to unbreakable package sizing (e.g., inhalers), or as a result of being a controlled substance.

*FOR VACCINE COVERAGE: Adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will be available to members with a $0 copay at in-network pharmacies.

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• Biodiversity indicators point to a vast decline in nature at a global scale
• The energy, food and finance systems are the main drivers of nature loss, yet evidence indicates they can be transformed by triggering positive tipping points
• Recoveries of green sea turtles, bluefin tuna, tigers, and southern African elephant populations prove conservation efforts are effective, but without fully addressing the drivers of change, conservation wins will not endure

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2026 /3BL/ – There has been a stark 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over a 52-year period, according to WWF’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2026. At the same time, the report finds that nature can recover if society follows clear pathways to trigger positive tipping points in energy, food and finance systems.

The Living Planet Index (LPI), produced by ZSL (Zoological Society of London), includes 35,803 population trends of 5,790 vertebrate species from 1970 to 2022. The report notes the strongest decline is in freshwater ecosystems (-85%), followed by terrestrial (-69%) and then marine ecosystems (-59%).

Habitat loss and degradation are the most frequently reported threats affecting monitored wildlife populations, followed by overexploitation, climate change, pollution, invasive species and disease. These threats are, in turn, driven by broader systemic failures across the food, energy and finance systems.

“The Living Planet Report documents a sobering decline. But it also points to a powerful force we can harness to reverse that decline. That force is nature’s capacity to recover when we act with urgency and scale,” said Carter Roberts, President and CEO of WWF-US. “Tigers, green turtles, southern African elephants and Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna are recovering because of conservationists’ and local communities’ unwavering commitment to safeguarding the species that mean so much to us. Nature loss looms large. And so does our capacity to reverse it. Our work ahead lies with transforming how we grow our food, how we power our lives, and where we make our smartest investments.”

While the overall percentage change is consistent with the previous Living Planet Report, the updated assessment incorporates additional population data and a longer time series, reinforcing the continued scale of biodiversity loss. This aligns with previously reported estimates, and combined with other metrics, shows the scale of nature’s decline.

Although the overall trend is negative due to the magnitude of the declining trends, half of the populations included in the LPI are stable or increasing. The report also highlights recoveries in several populations, which demonstrates that targeted conservation interventions can deliver proven results. However, the declines registered by the LPI and other biodiversity indicators cannot be reversed by conservation efforts alone.

“While fifty-two years of data show us that monitored wildlife populations have on average declined 73%, it also shows that nature can rebound when we take action,” said WWF Chief Scientist Rebecca Shaw. “Half the populations we track are stable or increasing, and species that were in freefall a generation ago are fighting their way back. That makes recovery more than a hope. It’s a documented, repeatable outcome of sustained action, and the science now shows that the same self-reinforcing dynamics driving collapse can drive recovery, if we build the conditions for it.”

While environmental tipping points are often discussed in the context of risks, such as the collapse of coral reefs, the destruction of North American pine forests, or the loss of the Amazon rainforest, the same dynamics can also drive rapid positive change. The Living Planet Report includes research by the University of Exeter which finds that a positive tipping point can happen when we do the work to help a system cross a threshold into a healthier state, and the change becomes self-reinforcing – getting faster, cheaper and harder to reverse.

The energy industry has already passed a positive tipping point: solar is now the cheapest source of new electricity in most countries, though the transition still isn’t moving fast enough and progress varies sharply by country and sector. Food and agriculture show early signs of approaching a tipping point, with people and organizations worldwide pushing nature-positive production, sustainable trade and consumption, healthier diets, and less food loss and waste. The finance system is still in the early stages of building toward a positive tipping point, with the sector needing to work rapidly toward stopping the financing of harmful activities, valuing nature and climate as material risks, creating regulatory certainty, and closing an annual $942 billion biodiversity finance gap.

These systemic shifts can be achieved if countries focus on delivering the goals they have agreed to. With UN conferences on biodiversity and climate taking place in the next two months, governments have a vital opportunity to accelerate from ambition to implementation.

ENDS

• 2026 Living Planet Report
• Contact: News@wwfus.org 

About WWF

Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive. As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions. Grounded in science and driven by collaboration, WWF works to help nature by conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change. Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are WWF members.
 

Notes to Editors

The full report, executive summary, media summary, photos, B-roll and film can be found at this link.

• The Living Planet Index shows an average 73% decline in monitored vertebrate wildlife populations (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish). The percentage change in the index reflects the cumulative average proportional change in monitored animal population sizes at sites around the world since 1970, not the number of individual animals lost, nor the number of populations lost.
   
• Please note that successive iterations of the LPI are not directly comparable as they contain different sets of species (967 more populations and 295 more species have been added to the dataset since the LPR 2024) and cover a longer period each time. It is also important to note the significance of the 1970 baseline for the various regions monitored. In both Europe and North America large scale impacts on nature were already apparent before the start of the index in 1970, explaining why there is less of a negative trend. North America registered an average decline of 28%, while Europe and Central Asia registered a decline of 23%. The steepest declines in monitored wildlife populations recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (95%), Africa (80%) and Asia–Pacific (49%).
   
• 35,803 population trends and 5,790 species are included in the dataset behind the global Living Planet Index (LPI). This data is collected from monitoring sites around the world and include populations that are increasing, decreasing, or stable over time. Although the overall global trend is negative, around half (50%) of the populations included in the LPI are stable (7%) or increasing (43%). The magnitude of the declining trends, however, exceeds that of the increasing trends resulting in an average decline of 73% for the global LPI.

October 7, 2026 /3BL/ – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) has been recognized as the No. 1 Most Attractive Place to Work in Honduras in the manufacturing sector for the fifth consecutive year as part of Tecoloco’s Empresas Más Atractivas para Trabajar (EMAT) 2026 ranking. The Company also ranked among the top 25 overall, the top 10 among managers, and the top 10 in the multinational companies category.

Compiled by Tecoloco, a leading recruitment platform in Central America and the Caribbean, the EMAT ranking is based on survey responses from economically active individuals across the region. The annual study identifies the organizations that are more attractive to current and prospective employees across a range of industries in Central America and the Caribbean.

Now in its 20th edition, the ranking recognized employers that achieved strong results across 15 key areas, including compensation and benefits, career opportunities, workplace environment, leadership, organizational culture, trust, employee pride, internal communications, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

“People are an important part of our success,” said Mike Albright, VP, Human Resources. “We’re incredibly proud to be recognized as the most attractive employer in our sector for the fifth consecutive year in Honduras. It reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a respectful workplace, meaningful opportunities for growth, long-term stability, and an environment where our employees feel valued and proud to work.”

The recognition underscores Gildan’s continued investment in its people and its commitment to fostering a workplace where employees can develop their careers, contribute to the Company’s success and thrive both professionally and personally.

Visit our careers page to explore career opportunities at Gildan.

 

About Gildan

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company’s product offering includes activewear, underwear, socks, and intimates sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters, embellishers, retailers or e-commerce platforms, as well as global lifestyle brand companies and directly to consumers. Gildan markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada and Polo Ralph Lauren® also under a licensing agreement.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan integrates industry-leading labour, environmental, and governance practices into its operations and supply chain under a sustainability program that is aligned with its long-term business strategy. More information about Gildan and its sustainability commitments and initiatives can be found at www.gildancorp.com.

DENTON, Texas, October 7, 2026 /3BL/ – Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada, a pioneer and world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, will showcase its latest innovations for the food and beverage industry at PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place October 18-21 in Chicago. At booth N-5731 in the North Hall, the brand will highlight its extensive solutions, advanced technological capabilities and deep industry expertise to help manufacturers respond to evolving consumer demands.

One of the primary focus areas at the show is ultrafiltration, a membrane filtration technology that enables food and beverage producers to separate and concentrate components, resulting in superior taste and texture as well as enhanced nutritional value. Tetra Pak experts will be available to discuss how they bring together filtration technology, application expertise and processing knowledge to help customers optimize their products and operations and identify opportunities to create greater value from raw materials.

“PACK EXPO gives us the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with producers about the challenges they’re facing today and where they want to take their businesses next,” said Seth Teply, president and CEO of Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “Whether that means exploring a new packaging format, finding ways to get more value from existing product streams or improving processing efficiency, we’re focused on bringing together the technologies and expertise that can help our customers turn those opportunities into reality.”

Visitors to the Tetra Pak booth can learn more about:

• Ultrafiltration: Step into the engaging “high protein zone” at the booth to learn more about how membrane filtration can separate, concentrate and fractionate valuable product components to support product innovation, raw material utilization and processing efficiency.
• New packaging innovations: Explore the Tetra Brik® Aseptic Edge 48 oz for dairy and other beverages, Tetra Classic® Aseptic 20 ml for creamers, Tetra Reva™ for spoonable foods and additional packaging formats. Learn how Tetra Pak is evolving its portfolio to help food and beverage brands meet changing market and consumer needs.
• Innovation Ecosystem: Explore how Tetra Pak’s Innovation Ecosystem brings together processing, packaging and services expertise to help producers look across the entire production operation, uncover opportunities and solve challenges beyond a package or individual pieces of equipment.
• Optimization and efficiency: Discuss opportunities to improve resource utilization, streamline production and generate greater value from raw materials and existing operations with Tetra Pak Factory OS™. Experience the product for yourself with live demonstrations throughout the show.

On Sunday, October 18 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Food & Beverage Processing Innovation Stage (LU-7764), Tetra Pak will host a session exploring the expertise needed to support effective protein utilization across food and beverage systems. Drawing on a deep foundation of knowledge in protein inclusion, Tetra Pak’s experts will demonstrate how capabilities in ultrafiltration, ingredient handling, blending and packaging can be applied to improve quality and efficiency throughout the production process.

More information about the exhibition seminar can be found here. For more information about Tetra Pak at PACK EXPO, visit this link.

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Communications Manager, Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada
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940-380-4635

DENTON, Texas, October 7, 2026 /3BL/ – Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada, a pioneer and world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, will showcase its latest innovations for the food and beverage industry at PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place October 18-21 in Chicago. At booth N-5731 in the North Hall, the brand will highlight its extensive solutions, advanced technological capabilities and deep industry expertise to help manufacturers respond to evolving consumer demands.

One of the primary focus areas at the show is ultrafiltration, a membrane filtration technology that enables food and beverage producers to separate and concentrate components, resulting in superior taste and texture as well as enhanced nutritional value. Tetra Pak experts will be available to discuss how they bring together filtration technology, application expertise and processing knowledge to help customers optimize their products and operations and identify opportunities to create greater value from raw materials.

“PACK EXPO gives us the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with producers about the challenges they’re facing today and where they want to take their businesses next,” said Seth Teply, president and CEO of Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “Whether that means exploring a new packaging format, finding ways to get more value from existing product streams or improving processing efficiency, we’re focused on bringing together the technologies and expertise that can help our customers turn those opportunities into reality.”

Visitors to the Tetra Pak booth can learn more about:

• Ultrafiltration: Step into the engaging “high protein zone” at the booth to learn more about how membrane filtration can separate, concentrate and fractionate valuable product components to support product innovation, raw material utilization and processing efficiency.
• New packaging innovations: Explore the Tetra Brik® Aseptic Edge 48 oz for dairy and other beverages, Tetra Classic® Aseptic 20 ml for creamers, Tetra Reva™ for spoonable foods and additional packaging formats. Learn how Tetra Pak is evolving its portfolio to help food and beverage brands meet changing market and consumer needs.
• Innovation Ecosystem: Explore how Tetra Pak’s Innovation Ecosystem brings together processing, packaging and services expertise to help producers look across the entire production operation, uncover opportunities and solve challenges beyond a package or individual pieces of equipment.
• Optimization and efficiency: Discuss opportunities to improve resource utilization, streamline production and generate greater value from raw materials and existing operations with Tetra Pak Factory OS™. Experience the product for yourself with live demonstrations throughout the show.

On Sunday, October 18 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Food & Beverage Processing Innovation Stage (LU-7764), Tetra Pak will host a session exploring the expertise needed to support effective protein utilization across food and beverage systems. Drawing on a deep foundation of knowledge in protein inclusion, Tetra Pak’s experts will demonstrate how capabilities in ultrafiltration, ingredient handling, blending and packaging can be applied to improve quality and efficiency throughout the production process.

More information about the exhibition seminar can be found here. For more information about Tetra Pak at PACK EXPO, visit this link.

Media contacts

Stephanie Ward
Communications Manager, Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada
Stephanie.Ward@tetrapak.com
940-380-4635

Cascale joined the global climate community in New York for Climate Week NYC, attending member events and activations throughout the week and co-hosting an executive dinner with Worldly, the compliance and sustainability platform, on Tuesday, September 22.

Across the Week

Cascale maintained a visible presence throughout Climate Week NYC. Team members attended events hosted by members including Nike, Levi’s, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), and Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), as well as broader programming at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Media Zone.

On site, Cascale’s CEO Ying McGuire; Howard Kwong, senior manager, public affairs, APAC; Ashley Buchalter, manager, global membership development, Americas; and Kaley Roshitsh, editorial director, represented the organization. Kwong also took part in the week as a Richard Rockefeller Fellow at Columbia Global, representing Cascale’s public affairs team.

One Word for the Future

Cascale and Worldly convened 24 guests and team members, predominantly Cascale members, to continue the dialogue that began at the Cascale Annual Meeting in Athens, Greece earlier in the month. The evening also marked a unified presence for Cascale and Worldly during one of the year’s premier climate gatherings.

Cascale CEO Ying McGuire opened the evening. “This week is super busy for all of you. There are 1,500 events and you chose us tonight. I feel so special you chose Cascale and Worldly.” She then challenged the room to name their hopes for the future of sustainability.

The relaxed dinner setting encouraged candid conversation, and attendees remarked on the importance of gatherings that get the right people in the room. Members also expressed interest in Cascale’s system map, content opportunities, and the “Source of Good” podcast as ways to share their work especially as 2030 commitments are around the corner.

Themes From the Week

Several themes emerged across the week. Attendees discussed the challenge of mobilizing teams beyond sustainability, such as sourcing, compliance and operations, to act on the work that moves progress forward.

Growing consumer expectations and shifting regulations also came into play. At a Nike event, the future of sport was questioned amid the threat of a changing climate. At a separate circularity event with Pact Collective, Credo Beauty, Pentatonic, and Ulta Beauty, panelists discussed the importance of collective action in facilitating data-driven consumer takeback schemes.

Manufacturers, meanwhile, emphasized the value of bringing their expertise into the global conversation and of showing up together at major international forums. At the U.N. SDG Media Zone, fashion diplomacy (or the use of fashion as political communications) was presented as a way to promote change and rehumanize design for makers and manufacturers.

Across the week’s festivities, industry attendees noted the need for a clearer proofcase on how sustainability ambitions drive business improvements.

Purpose-built research, incubator and laboratory space will leverage Purdue’s R1 capabilities and Elanco’s animal health leadership to advance One Health innovation in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, October 8, 2026 /3BL/ – The One Health Innovation District unveiled plans for the One Health Research Institute, a new hub for research, collaboration and innovation within the District. Anchored by Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN), the Research Institute will accelerate One Health discovery, diagnostics, translational science and commercialization through advanced research, incubator and laboratory space.

The planned 150,000 square foot, shared-use facility will include advanced research laboratories, shared research infrastructure and equipment and collaboration space, and facilities supporting animal health and veterinary partners. Purdue will serve as the Research Institute’s academic and research anchor – connecting faculty, students, researchers and University capabilities with industry and entrepreneurial partners. Elanco will serve as the industry and innovation anchor – bringing animal health expertise, scientific talent and a direct connection to the development and commercialization of new One Health solutions. 

Aligned with Purdue’s strengths in One Health, translational science and data-driven innovation, the One Health Research Institute will create a collaborative environment focused on the interconnected health of people, animals, plants and the environment. The building is designed to bring researchers, clinicians, industry partners and entrepreneurs together to help accelerate the translation of discoveries into new therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health solutions, sustainable agricultural technologies and commercial products.

“The One Health Innovation District fits squarely into both Purdue’s historic land-grant mission and our present-day position as the state’s research and technology flagship university,” said Mitch Daniels, interim president of Purdue University. “And it represents the next big step in expanding Purdue’s presence in Indianapolis and contribution to Indiana’s economic vitality.”

Located adjacent to Elanco’s global headquarters along the White River, the One Health Research Institute represents an important next step in the physical development of the One Health Innovation District and in establishing Indianapolis as a global destination for One Health research, talent, investment and innovation. 

“Just one year after Elanco opened our new global headquarters within the One Health Innovation District, today is an exciting milestone in our vision to create a collaborative destination for innovators,” said Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco. “When you combine the R1 University capabilities of Purdue with the industry expertise we have across all sectors of One Health – Indianapolis is better positioned than ever to deliver best-in-class innovations across animal, human and plant health with unprecedented speed and scale.” 

The Research Institute will also provide capacity for additional companies, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry collaborators to locate within the Institute and participate in the district’s innovation ecosystem. 

The One Health Innovation District is being intentionally developed to connect research, diagnostics, clinical trials, continuing education, manufacturing, entrepreneurship and commercialization in one environment – helping partners share knowledge, remove barriers and accelerate outcomes. The District is already attracting strong interest from companies seeking to establish a presence alongside Purdue and Elanco, with multiple memoranda of understanding signed. Individual company announcements will follow as plans are finalized.

About the One Health Innovation District 

The One Health Innovation District is a purpose-built innovation ecosystem in Indianapolis where animal, human and plant health converge to accelerate discovery and delivery. Anchored by Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health, the district connects research, diagnostics, clinical innovation, commercialization, talent and community in one environment designed to move innovation faster. 

Purdue University Media Contact

Derek Schultz
812-345-1403
schul221@purdue.edu

Elanco Media Contact

Colleen Parr Dekker
317-989-7011
colleen.dekker@elancoah.com

ORLANDO, Fla., October 7, 2026 /3BL/ – Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is proud to continue its partnership with Wesco to help strengthen its educational and home preservation programs.

Wesco, a leading global supply chain solutions provider with a distribution center, warehouses and sales offices in Orlando, will generously support the continued delivery and enhancement of Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s home preservation, financial education, and housing counseling programs.

The funding will help homeowners living in aging homes access financial guidance, repair resources, and critical preservation services that promote stable and sustainable homeownership. It will also support outreach efforts to connect more families with available assistance and help preserve generational wealth across Central Florida.

“At Habitat Orlando & Osceola, we know affordable and stable housing is not just about shelter—it’s the foundation for thriving individuals, families, and communities,” said Habitat Orlando & Osceola President & CEO Catherine Steck McManus. “We’re proud to partner with Wesco to continue our work pioneering housing solutions in Central Florida.”

Wesco is also proud to support Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s mission on the build site. On Friday, Oct. 2, their volunteers helped hang siding on a brand-new Habitat home in Orange County. When complete, the home will be sold with an affordable mortgage to a local family.

“At Wesco, we believe strong communities start with access to safe, stable housing and the resources families need to thrive,” said Anthony S. Marino, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Wesco. “Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County reflects our commitment to creating opportunity, strengthening neighborhoods, and expanding access to the support families need to maintain safe and affordable homes. We’re proud to invest in programs that help families build a stronger future while also giving our employees the opportunity to make a hands-on difference in the communities where we live and work.”

Thanks to partners like Wesco, Habitat Orlando & Osceola is able to help community members along all stages of their housing journeys. Anyone interested in reaching their goals – whether it is homeownership, financial preparedness, or home repairs – is invited to use Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s new Housing Path Finder tool. By answering a few quick questions, the tool will match participants to the Habitat Orlando & Osceola service that will best help them reach their goals.

For high-res photos of the event, click here.

About Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is driven by a vision where everyone has an affordable place to call home, a stable foundation that fosters health, opportunity, and progress for all. Habitat Orlando & Osceola pioneers innovative housing solutions, empowers individuals through knowledge, and transforms communities by addressing the root causes of the housing crisis. Founded in 1986, Habitat Orlando & Osceola has built, rehabbed or repaired over 1,000 homes throughout Central Florida. Through home builds, repairs, housing counseling, financial education classes, and other programming, Habitat Orlando & Osceola serves more than 2,000 people each year. The nonprofit has achieved recognition as one of the 40 “top producers” out of over 900 Habitat for Humanity International affiliates working in communities throughout the United States and in more than 60 countries. To learn more, visit HabitatOrlando.org.

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.

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