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Originally published on GEC’s Blog.

The Global Electronics Council^® (GEC) is a thought leader on one of the technology industry’s most pressing challenges: ensuring that electronics create value for people, the planet, and the economy. As the trusted steward of EPEAT^® and a global convener of purchasers, manufacturers, investors and other technology stakeholders, GEC plays a unique role in shaping how responsible technology contributes to a better world.

To reflect this role, we are introducing our new tagline: Advancing Responsible Technology.

Why Advancing Responsible Technology

The new tagline reflects what defines GEC today:

• Advancing: signaling GEC’s unique role in accelerating industry and purchasing practices towards sustainable electronics.
• Responsible: reinforcing the environmental and social outcomes GEC advances across the lifecycles of electronics, with room to evolve with the industry and the markets in which it operates.
• Technology: anchoring our role squarely in helping to shape the future of a responsible global electronics sector.

Together, these words express GEC’s position as a global leader in accelerating systemic change in electronics.

A Unifying Message

A tagline is not a mission statement. It is a shorthand that conveys tone, authority, and differentiation across all communications. Advancing Responsible Technology brings together GEC and its globally recognized EPEAT ecolabel under a single, unifying expression of purpose, uniting every program, partnership, and initiative under one voice.

Looking Forward

Electronics shape how organizations work, collaborate, and impact their communities. Managing their impacts is central to addressing climate change, circular electronics, chemicals of concern, and social responsibility. With our new tagline, GEC affirms its role as a trusted leader, delivering measurable impact and guiding the industry toward better outcomes for people, the planet, and the bottom line.

Advancing Responsible Technology is a shorthand for GEC’s commitment to 100% sustainable electronics by 2050 for everyone, everywhere.

This story first appeared on Baker Hughes’ Energy Forward Stories.

Inspired by the opportunity to drive global impact while delivering local value, Marta joined Baker Hughes three years ago as a procurement intern.

Today, Marta is a key member of the sustainability team in the Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) business segment of Baker Hughes. As a procurement specialist focused on sustainability, she co-develops the procurement sustainability strategy and is involved in guiding its operationalization across the business. One of the most rewarding aspects of her role, she says, is ‘‘launching innovative initiatives and cultivating environments where sustainability can thrive.’’

One such initiative is ‘Bees for the Future’, a biodiversity conservation project focused on urban beekeeping and education for sustainable development. It aims at creating a positive impact and fostering sustainability with local suppliers in regions where Baker Hughes employees live and work – which is a key part of  the company’s Planet pillar of sustainability strategy.

The initiative began in Italy, home to eight Baker Hughes sites and 6,600 employees. Launched initially in Talamona in April 2023, the program expanded to Massa in April 2024, reflecting its growing impact across the nation. The project has resulted in multiple benefits to the larger community, such as corporate crowdfunding with urban regeneration, beekeeping, sustainability-focused educational workshops and social inclusion activities for people with disabilities. 

In Talamona, Italy, Baker Hughes manufactures high-tech components for turbomachinery equipment, including parts for gas and steam turbines, compressors, and other related machinery. The facility is a center of excellence for advanced manufacturing, robotics, and digital solutions, leveraging technologies like additive manufacturing. 

In Massa, Italy, center of excellence for gas technology equipment, Baker Hughes excels in welding, assembling, and rigorously testing advanced turbomachinery solutions, including the LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbine and large compressors primarily for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and new energy value chains.

In Massa, the project supported the redevelopment of an abandoned area and several walking trails within the Monte di Pasta Park. There, a honey garden was created featuring over ten species of pollinator-friendly plants and flowers. Together with Baker Hughes suppliers, the initiative adopted nine bee colonies, which are lovingly tended by a professional beekeeper.  

To find out more about the project, the Energy Forward Stories team caught up with Marta, as she explained key highlights and learnings:

Question:
What inspired your team to launch this project?
Marta Rinaldi:

At Baker Hughes, our sustainability strategy includes climate stewardship, biodiversity, inclusion, and supporting education and knowledge to improve quality of life and food security. Sustainability for us, starts with people and the communities where we live and operate in.

This project was created because we really wanted to do something with our suppliers on sustainability that would have a positive impact locally. The idea was to involve different stakeholders. Some of our partners are members of the local community and non-profit associations, and with such diverse stakeholders, we wanted to create something innovative that encourages dialogue between different realities – one, true hands-on sustainability project!

Question:
How did you engage with the team?
Marta:

At first, people wanted to better understand the value of getting involved. My role was to focus on explaining the benefits and understanding the specific needs of our stakeholders including the Baker Hughes team, our suppliers, and the local community. As the initiative evolved and we developed more details, there was positivity and enthusiasm from everyone.

Question:
How were the locations for the installation of the beehives chosen?
Marta:

The town of Talamona is close to a local apiary APAS (Association of Beekeeping Producers of the Province of Sondrio), making it ideal for a pilot project. In Massa, the location offered a unique opportunity to regenerate the Monte di Pasta public park, allowing us to integrate biodiversity support with urban renewal and social inclusion. 

Both Baker Hughes facilities in these two towns have a strong relationship with the community and were therefore identified as potential ‘sustainability hubs’. They were ideal locations for projects that blend local impact with addressing global challenges like decline of pollinators and climate change.  

Question: 
How did you and the team make this project a reality?
Marta:

We began by defining with a local crowdfunding partner the baseline of the project. This was to ensure we established a clear purpose, enabling us to achieve our sustainability goals and respond to specific needs of our stakeholders.

We then engaged with employees and key external collaborators  to build a cross-functional approach for co-creation, setting-up and fine-tuning the project scope.

Finally, we launched the initiative by hosting  opening ceremonies , kicking off all the activities related to sustainability such as training sessions, beekeeping and social inclusion. On May 20, 2024, International Bee Day, we officially launched the Massa project at Monte di Pasta Park. The event brought together local officials, school children, suppliers, and community members. In addition to being a celebration, it demonstrated our deep commitment to biodiversity, sustainability education and inclusion. The buzz of the bees was matched only by the energy and smiles of the people.

Every step was designed to engage and inspire everyone involved.

Question: 
What are the three key goals your team established for this project?
Marta:

First, our goal is to protect biodiversity and the quality of life by supporting pollinators. Creating habitats that help ecosystems thrive through the adoption of bees and creation of pollinator-friendly environments is essential. Second, we want to foster a culture of keeping sustainability top of mind for all our actions and behaviors – both at work and outside of work – one that is lived, not just talked about. And third, we wanted to respond to the needs of our local community and promote social inclusion, revitalizing public spaces and ensuring that the benefits of the project reach far beyond our office and factory walls.

Question: 
Have the beehives made a noticeable impact so far?
Marta:

Yes. A single bee can visit up to 5,000 flowers a day and we adopted 650,000 bees, meaning from our Massa plant alone, they could visit 3 billion flowers in a single day, a massive boost to any ecosystem. Such a large population of bees could cover hundreds of acres of crops like apples, almonds, or blueberries in the region.

So far, we have donated 130 kg of honey, we involved 12 strategic partners and four non-profit associations. Through this initiative, around 80 people, employees and non-employees, have been trained.

In addition, we were able to get insights from the ecosystems’ health. Bees are bio-indicators. They are super sensitive to pollution, so they are perfect for naturally monitoring the environment. The honey analysis confirmed high purity and biodiversity, with no traces of pesticides or harmful pathogens.  So, we were very pleased.

These results are especially meaningful in the context of pollinator crisis. According to the European Commission, one in three pollinator species in the EU is in decline, and one in ten is at risk of extinction. Around four out of five crop and wild flowering plant species depend on animal pollination, this means that pollinators have a key role in food security and thriving ecosystems. Our project is a small but powerful step in reversing that trend. 

Question: 
How did you work with charitable organizations to support or guide the project?
Marta:

Charities were essential to the project’s success. In Talamona, the honey was donated to the Opera delle Minime Oblate, which supports disadvantaged youth. In Massa, Caritas distributed the honey to local families in need. These organizations helped us ensure that the project had a strong social impact.

They guided us in understanding local needs and helped us connect sustainability with solidarity, turning honey into a symbol of care in the community.   

Question: 
What does leading this project mean to you personally?
Marta:

I really love to talk and connect with different people. I love nature and I am protective about it. This project has shown us that environmental conservation isn’t just about the planet, but its impact reaches far beyond.  

With a job in corporate sustainability, I found my vocational path and my career, so it is something that gives a meaning to my work. Nature reminds me to listen, not just to the world around me, but to myself and others. It sharpens my focus, sparks brilliant ideas, lifts my mood and energy. Nature has become both a guide and a teacher to me throughout my life.

I’m inspired by biomimicry – sustainability solutions inspired by nature. It taught me to observe how ecosystems thrive through balance, resilience, and interdependence, and to bring those same principles into the way we work and lead. For example, did you know that bees build honeycombs using hexagonal cells, which are mathematically the most efficient shape for storing the most honey with the least wax? This structure maximizes space and strength while minimizing material use – a principle even engineers admire.

Real impact begins when we align our actions with the wisdom of the world we’re trying to protect. True leadership is not about control but about genuine connection.

Question: 
What is your advice for someone looking to lead a sustainability initiative?
Marta:

I would say to start with a clear purpose and look to build strong partnerships. Engage your stakeholders early and often. Explain the ‘why’. Don’t be afraid to start small but think big. Measure your impact, tell your story, and stay open to learning.

Most importantly, remember that sustainability is not a solo act, it is a collective journey. I truly believe that when you bring people together around a shared goal, the results can be extraordinary. 

Published by Action Against Hunger.

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New York/Jerusalem, 22 September 2025. Action Against Hunger shares with deep sadness the news of the tragic killing of our former colleague, Mustafa Walid Mohammed Al Ejla, in the Gaza Strip. Mustafa worked at an Action Against Hunger warehouse in Gaza City until it was rendered inaccessible as a result of displacement orders. He was killed on September 16th in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City near his family’s home. He was 29 years old and married.

Mustafa’s devastating death is the third suffered by Action Against Hunger teams in Gaza since June this year. The ongoing assault and ground operation in Gaza City continues to claim the lives of civilians and loved ones, including members of our own team who lived with immeasurable dedication to service.

“Mustafa was an exemplary of ethics,” remembers one of his colleagues. “He was a friend and role model.”

“The loss of our beloved colleague Mustafa exemplifies the terrible conditions of life in Gaza City,” explains Natalia Anguera, Head of Middle East Operations at Action Against Hunger. “Our teams are in a constant state of grief while also being forced to make impossible choices: flee to an overcrowded south that is ill-equipped to sustain human survival on a large scale, or risk death in the north in the face of the offensive.”

“Over half of our colleagues in Gaza City have been forcibly displaced, making the dangerous 15-hour trek to the South. Similarly, half of the families with acutely malnourished babies and toddlers that we treat were forcibly displaced in the last week,” said Natalia Anguera. “With two additional warehouses inaccessible as a result of previous displacement orders, we fear continuous loss of access to critical areas, humanitarian infrastructure and supplies.”

Around 86% of the Gaza Strip is now under displacement orders or in militarized areas, blocking humanitarian access to certain areas, separating farmers from their land, and preventing engineering professionals from accessing essential water and sanitation infrastructure in need of rehabilitation.

More than 65,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, including 20,000 children and at least 540 humanitarian workers. It is the deadliest place on earth to be an aid worker. Action Against Hunger reiterates its urgent call for the protection of the civilian population, including humanitarian workers. The tragedy of these losses once again underscores the need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

Action Against Hunger extends our deepest condolences to Mustafa’s family and loved ones. We will not forget Mustafa, nor Obada and Mohammed, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on June 26th.

We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to our humanitarian mission: to continue bringing aid to those facing unimaginable challenges in Gaza.

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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 26.5 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,500+ dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Around the block and across the globe: FedEx shows up for people and communities in need 

Asia, Middle East, and Africa

Education and youth support:

• China: FedEx Library Program reached 17 primary schools in rural areas, setting up reading rooms and donating books, benefiting over 10,000 children
• Kenya: Assembled and distributed 1,800 new backpacks filled with school supplies and essentials in Kajiado with Feed the Children
• Philippines: Supported Zonta’s Empowering Women Scholarship Program to support women enrolled in engineering and science courses prepare for the STEM workforce
• Vietnam: Worked with Vietnam Volunteer Center to construct eight computer labs for 3,000+ students in remote areas
• Philippines: Assembled and distributed 1,600 new backpacks filled with school supplies and essentials in Bohol with Feed the Children

Food security:

• Japan: Collected 558 packages of essential food items weighing 400 lbs for Second Harvest Japan
• Malaysia: Established a community vegetable garden with nonprofit TrEES, producing vegetables for approximately 700 meals monthly

Health and wellness:

• Asia Pacific Region: 800 volunteers donated 8,000 lbs of food and essentials, to 1,600 individuals alongside 20+ NGOs across 11 countries
• South Africa: Donated 200 bicycles to help youth get to school in rural South Africa
• Vietnam: Through “FedEx Delivers Heartbeats,” provided free cardiac screening to over 300,000 children and identified nearly 7,700 previously undiagnosed heart defects

Europe

Education and youth support: 

• Germany: Collected items including food, warm clothes, books, stationery, and hygiene articles to support school children
• Spain: Collected and delivered 2,000 school and hygiene supplies benefiting children in Senegal and Djibouti

Food security and basic needs:

• Belgium: Filled more than 51 boxes with food and hygiene products for unhoused people with the nonprofit Les Samaritains
• Region-wide: 506 volunteers participated in 11 food packing events with Rise Against Hunger, preparing 3,560 boxes and 32,400 meals
• UK & Ireland: Collected food that supported the Coningsby and Tattershall Lions to provide Christmas dinners to struggling families

Vulnerable populations:

• Italy: Collected toys and school items for Casa Priscilla, supporting vulnerable mothers, minors, abused women, and families
• Poland: Decorated gingerbread cakes and clay angels for Guardian Angels, which supports disadvantaged children and youth
• Romania: 19 volunteers renovated an educational center for vulnerable children and families with Habitat for Humanity

The Americas

Education and youth support:

• Mexico: Delivered 3,200 backpacks with school supplies to 13 public schools affected by Hurricane Otis
• U.S. (Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Florida): Teamed up with Feed the Children and local NGOs to pack 3,000+ backpacks with school supplies, hygiene items, and meal kits
• Guatemala: Assembled and distributed 700 new backpacks filled with school supplies and essential in Palencia with Feed the Children as well as the installation of purified water stations in Palencia.

Food security and basic needs:

• Canada: Delivered joy for the holidays by collecting 6,000 lbs of food for food banks, organizing collections for 25 nonprofits, and volunteering for organizations including Holiday Helpers and Operation Warm
• Chile and Argentina: 70 volunteers delivered 888 coats to schools in vulnerable communities in both countries and to regions affected by Chilean wildfires
• Panama: 26 volunteers assisted with packing and inventory management at a local food bank
• U.S. (Memphis, Tennessee): FedEx volunteers, interns, and University of Memphis Tigers football athletes worked with United Service Organizations (USO) to assemble 10,000 toiletry care packages and 10,000 additional holiday care packages for service members stationed around the world
• U.S., Canada and LAC (Multiple): 2,100 FedEx volunteers delivered 21,000+ brand-new coats and 9,000 new pairs of shoes with socks to students at 70+ schools alongside Operation Warm. We also supported Operation Warm’s FLY:FWD and distributed 360 sports bras to student athletes.
• U.S. (Illinois, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.): Hosted Resource Rally events distributing food, personal care, books, and household essentials for 1,600 families alongside Feed the Children. Learn about the Memphis Fooda Essentials Hub here.

Health and wellness:

• Brazil: Volunteers organized activities for 85 individuals with intellectual disabilities at APAE Cajamar
• Colombia: 16 volunteers visited “Alegría de Vivir” foundation, engaging with elderly residents through games and dancing
• Mexico: Team members volunteered with the Cruz Rosa Institution, which supports women diagnosed with cancer by providing lodging, food, psychological, and spiritual care
• U.S. (Indiana): Raised funds for 19,000 Special Olympics athletes through the Plane Pull Challenge, which engaged 75 volunteers

Animal welfare:

• Brazil: Donated pet blankets and supplies to the Focinhos de Luz shelter in Rio de Janeiro
• Canada: Collected 400+ lbs of pet food, toys, and cleaning supplies in support of Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter
• Mexico: Supported “Buenos Chicos” shelter for 225 rescued dogs by donating kibble, cleaning supplies, and volunteer hours

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

Story authored by International Medical Corps

For nearly a decade, FedEx has supported International Medical Corps’ mission to bring health and hope to crisis-affected communities. In the aftermath of a crisis, families often face increased rates of food insecurity due to supply chain disruptions and displacement—factors that dramatically increase their risk of malnutrition, illness and death.

In Cameroon, more than 3.3 million people urgently need assistance as the country grapples with three overlapping humanitarian crises: the protracted Lake Chad Basin conflict affecting the Far North region, clashes between armed groups in the North-West and South-West regions, and the influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Central African Republic into the Eastern border areas.^[1]

These crises have exacerbated widespread displacement and instability, leaving more than 2.5 million people facing acute food insecurity—including more than 390,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM).

With FedEx’s support, International Medical Corps delivered medical and nutrition supplies—including desperately needed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs)—to treat children with SAM in remote and crisis-affected communities in North-Western Cameroon.

While conducting door-to-door malnutrition screenings in the Njinikan Village, International Medical Corps identified Praise, a 15-month-old girl suffering from SAM. Similarly, during an outreach campaign in Bome Village, we identified another child suffering from SAM, four-year-old Amadou. Though their families—already burdened by poverty and limited access to healthcare—tried to improve their children’s health, they continued to decline. In response, International Medical Corps quickly admitted both children into our Outpatient Therapeutic Programs (OTPs), where they were able to receive RUTF shipped by FedEx, as well as regular medical check-ups, nutritional counseling and more.

Both children’s recoveries were also made possible through the education and support of their caregivers. Praise’s grandmother and Amadou’s mother received training on proper feeding practices and learned how to monitor their children’s health progress using a mid-upper arm circumference tape—a tool to assess a child’s nutritional status, specifically malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition.

After 51 days of care, Praise regained her weight and strength. Her grandmother expressed deep gratitude, saying she never imagined her granddaughter would fully recover. Amadou, after 73 days of treatment, was also discharged with a healthy weight, and his mother expressed great happiness: “My child was very sick and weak, but now he can eat and play like any other child.”

FedEx’s charitable shipping of RUTFs was instrumental in delivering lifesaving care during our emergency response efforts in Cameroon. Since beginning our new ‘Delivering for Good’ project, International Medical Corps has utilized FedEx’s charitable shipping to deploy more than 1.4 million units of emergency medicines and medical supplies—including RUTF and other critical nutrition items—to reach those in the most need, including hundreds of children like Praise and Amadou. Whether handling complex inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance or transporting high-tech medical equipment, FedEx consistently delivers hope with excellence. 
 

^{[1] UNOCHA. (January 31, 2025). Cameroon Humanitarian Needs Overview 2025. Retrieved from: https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/cameroon/cameroon-humanitarian-needs-overview-2025-january-2025.}

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

Since its multi-million-dollar renovation completed in 2022, T-Mobile’s Bellevue, Washington, headquarters has become more than just a place to work — it’s a full-on experience. From airy outdoor courtyards to magenta pool tables, plush swinging chairs, and cozy lounge spaces, the campus feels more like a vibrant, multi-sensory escape from the ordinary 9 to 5.

Over here an airstream is serving fro-yo, and over there coworkers gather in comfortable private rooms next to a grand wooden staircase. Ample windows welcome sunshine after a cloud cover has cleared off, offering a pristine view of the mountains seen in the distance over Seattle, all while a vibrant buzz of employees greeting each other rings from the contactless elevators.

It’s hard not to notice these visual delights. But Scott Woodrome, Director of Facilities Management and Experience at T-Mobile, says people might overlook just how much the company’s sustainability mindset contributes to the campus experience.

“We’re in the third inning of our sustainability journey, and it shows in so many ways,” Woodrome says. “Two years ago, it wasn’t on everyone’s radar quite the way it is now and we are making decade-long plans to achieve bold goals. It’s part of everything we do.”

Woodrome says his job has many facets that include more than just the basic operational side of building management and safety protocols.

“Our world includes everything from ensuring the lighting, plumbing and HVACs are working properly to also running the mail rooms and the ‘Lunch on Us’ programs efficiently in our beautiful food halls that offer options for all,” says Woodrome. “We also work to have the most sustainable waste management and commuter programs for employees as well as incident management systems that send out texts to our employees when extreme weather hits.”

It’s all part of what Woodrome calls a deeply intentional environment that prioritizes sustainability and employee wellbeing. From the moment employees arrive at Bellevue HQ, they encounter the impact of that mindset.

For example, when Woodrome arrives on campus and enters the garage, sprinkled with lights from occupancy sensors, he says he eyes the bike lockers available for employees traveling across Lake Washington or nearby towns. He sees the 36 Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports, which helped Washington state avoid approximately 520,917 pounds of CO₂ emissions in 2024. That’s the equivalent of nearly 589,000 fewer miles driven in a gas-powered car — or taking more than 89 round-trip drives between Seattle and Miami off the road. It’s also like removing over 51 gas-powered cars from the road for an entire year. As Woodrome walks out of the garage towards a main courtyard, he notices one of three Magenta Express buses, a free shuttle equipped with Wi-Fi that transports 150 employees daily from key public transit hubs in Seattle and Bellevue.

“The team always makes note of how sustainability plays a huge role in a great workplace experience while contributing to a greener future,” says Woodrome. “Our commuter programs can make getting to work easier, more affordable and eco-friendly, which reduces stress and supports a better work-life balance.”

In addition to the EV chargers and carpool subsidies, there are also transit benefits across the country, such as free public transportation passes for buses and trains like the Orca Cards that 2,851 full-time Seattle-area employees used in 2024, as well as an EcoPass Program for full-time employees at the Denver McGregor office, and the Edenred Commuter Benefits Program for employees in Downers Grove, Illinois; Herndon, Virginia; Parsippany, New Jersey; and throughout New York.

“When I walk into a building at our Bellevue HQ, from floor to ceiling, even behind the walls, I’m seeing how my team has made an impact,” says Woodrome. “Our smart LED lighting that automatically dims is one of many things that people might overlook, but it is a significant savings of energy.”

Woodrome says he makes sure to glance at the WELL Health-Safety signs on the building doors. Sixty-one T-Mobile locations have been awarded the prestigious rating for spaces that prioritize health, safety and wellbeing through rigorous cleaning standings, air and water quality management, emergency preparedness, and other wellness-focused strategies. For T-Mobile, this achievement impacts the almost 30,000 people occupying these facilities.

“We have a building management system that controls our HVAC with general occupancy norms, so beginning at 6 p.m., for example, instead of having a range of 70 to 74 degrees, it’s going to slide down several degrees overnight,” Woodrome says. “We’re looking to get even better at HVAC optimization. We’re in the market for software that will coordinate settings to match the needs of the exact number of people in a specific space at any given time without wasting energy.”

T-Mobile Saved 8.9M lbs of Paper from Landfills in 2024

No matter what floor he visits, Woodrome says he always will notice the paper recycling bins — his team’s work to partner with Iron Mountain Shredding helped T-Mobile save 8.9 million pounds of paper from landfill, conserved 37.18 cubic yards of landfill space, saved 8.5 million gallons of water, avoided 46.5 million pounds of CO2, and preserved 107,490 trees in 2024. Eighty-six percent of T-Mobile’s sites include recycling as of last year and 56% have compost programs based on building square footage. At Bellevue HQ alone, composting diverted 77% of waste from landfill, and Woodrome aims to raise that number to 82% by the end of 2025.

Woodrome says when he fills his thermos at a water refill station at either the Bellevue or Overland Park HQs, complete with sparkling and flavor options, he’s reminded that this team project helped T-Mobile save 770,706 water bottles in 2024 at the drinking fountains of multiple facilities across the country — including 413,293 water bottles saved at Bellevue HQ alone.

As he badges into his designated floor at the contactless elevator and takes a seat at his desk, he often glances at the rugs lining the expansive spaces. He says it gives him pride to think of the work his colleagues did alongside the procurement team to source such a unique recycled item — and how vibrant its magenta looks.

With the T-Mobile mantra of doing well by doing good infused throughout the work teams across the company do, Woodrome believes making a real impact has always been the plan.

“It’s the right thing to do,” says Woodrome, “and our employees expect it.”

Stay tuned for part 2.

**33% Reduction in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions since 2020 using market-based Scope 2 emission figures and excluding Scope 3 indirect use-phase emissions.100% Renewable Electricity: T-Mobile matches its own annual electrical usage with renewable energy from a portfolio of sources including: virtual power purchase agreements, a green direct program, renewable retail agreements, community solar agreements, and unbundled REC purchases.

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, announces the opening of the company’s first manufacturing facility designed for climate-neutral operations in Blarney Business Park, Cork, Ireland. This milestone marks a significant step towards the company’s commitment to achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and 52% per Euro value added in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2020 baselines) and climate neutrality by 2040.

The €150 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, dedicated to producing filtration devices, was built following the company’s Sustainable Building Guidelines – an internal program that outlines sustainability considerations to reduce the environmental impact for capital expenditures. The result is a facility that not only raises the bar for manufacturing sustainability but also aligns with the company’s long-term sustainability commitments.

Key sustainability highlights of the Blarney facility include:

• 100% renewable electricity: Sourced locally through a Power Purchase Agreement, covering all operations at the site.
• Compressed air system: Expected to avoid an estimated 61 metric tons of CO₂e emissions annually through compression dryers and an energy recovery system.
• Water efficiency: More than 95% of the purified water used in manufacturing will be reused, significantly improving water stewardship and operational efficiency.
• Heat pump technology: Provides all the heating and cooling needs of the facility.

Beyond the company’s investments in new facilities, it is also investing in existing infrastructure to drive long-term impact. Through its EDISON program, the company plans to allocate approximately €125 million between 2022 and 2030 to fund high-impact energy and water efficiency opportunities across the company’s global footprint. In 2025, €11.7 million will support 50 projects across 30 sites globally.

Learn more about the sustainability efforts of MilliporeSigma by visiting its sustainability and social business innovation webpage.

In another move aimed at rolling back federal environmental laws and regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Sept. 12 that it was proposing to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. This program, which began in 2009, requires about 8,000 large, mostly industrial polluters such as refineries, power plants, and landfills, to annually report their GHG emissions to the federal government.

This latest proposal, which follows the EPA’s announcement in July of a plan to overturn the 2009 finding known as the Endangerment Finding (covered in our August 1 newsletter), is the focus of our Top Stories this issue. The Associated Press reported that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin “called the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program ‘burdensome’ and unhelpful to improving human health and the environment,” claiming ending the program would save American businesses up in $2.4 billion in regulatory costs over 10 years.

The AP also reported that “experts say dropping the requirement… risks a big increase in emissions, since companies would no longer be publicly accountable for what they discharge into the air.” David Doniger, a senior strategist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, called the proposal “a cynical effort to keep the American public in the dark, because if they don’t know who the polluters are, they can’t do anything to hold them responsible.”

While the EPA is seeking to eliminate federal GHG reporting requirements, the Los Angeles Times reported that California is well positioned to continue monitoring GHG emissions in the state due to its own GHG emissions reporting program. According to the LA Times, “the California Air Resources Board (CARB) administers its own state-level greenhouse gas reporting program that in some ways exceeds that of the federal one that is now on the chopping block.”

CARB requires large stationary polluters that emit over 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent to annually report their emissions, compared with the EPA’s minimum of 25,000 metric tons. California’s program also includes additional reporting categories such as fuel suppliers and electricity importers that the EPA does not require.

The LA Times also reports that “unlike the federal program, California’s system also goes beyond data collection and is directly tied to compliance obligations.” This is because the reporting is integrated with the state’s cap-and trade program that sets limits on GHG emissions and allows large polluters to buy and sell unused emission allowances at quarterly auctions.

While California and other Democratic-led states may be better positioned to continue requiring large polluters to report GHG emissions, health and environmental groups say the country as a whole will be harmed by the Trump Administration’s proposals to eliminate federal reporting requirements. Will Barrett, assistant vice president at the American Lung Assn., was quoted in the LA Times saying, “measuring and reporting climate pollution is a critical step in reducing the deadly impacts of climate-driven extremes that cause more pollution, catastrophic weather events, health emergencies and deaths. Ignoring this reality is a deadly choice, and not one that EPA should be making for American families.”

The Environmental Defense Fund issued a statement vowing to “vigorously oppose the Trump EPA’s proposal to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program,” saying “eliminating information about pollution will not make the problem of climate change go away, it will only make it more expensive and difficult to deal with.” The EPA is planning to publish the plan in the Federal Register in coming days, after which public comments on the proposal will be accepted for more than six weeks.

The EPA is currently taking public comments on its proposal to eliminate the Endangerment Finding through Sept. 22, and any actions taken are expected to be challenged in court by environmental and public health groups. The G&A team will continue to monitor developments on potential changes to emissions reporting requirements and we are available to answer your questions on how this may impact your organization’s sustainability reporting programs.

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AEG Presents, in collaboration with the City of San Francisco and Non Plus Ultra, hosted a select group of students and young professionals for its College Connection Program at the Portola Music Festival, a hands-on, day-long experience designed to inspire and empower the next generation of live entertainment professionals.

Participants were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of San Francisco’s most dynamic music festivals. The day included guided tours of the festival grounds led by Goldenvoice’s Director of Festival Operations, Tim Le, an industry panel featuring executives from AEG, Goldenvoice, and the San Francisco Entertainment Commission, and speed mentoring sessions with professionals from departments such as merchandise, partner activations, sales, and production.

“The College Connection Program at Portola is about opening doors and showing students that there’s a place for them in live music — not just as fans, but as contributors and future leaders,” said Twana Simmons, DE&I Business Partner, AEG Presents. “By connecting students with mentors, reviewing resumes, and even hiring participants on the spot, we’re helping them see what’s possible and giving them the tools to step into this industry with confidence.”

Over lunch, students had the opportunity to network with panelists and peers, followed by one-on-one resume reviews led by AEG Presents’ HR team. The impact was immediate — 13 students were hired to join the Portola Festival team in roles spanning box office, marketing, and guest services.

AEG Presents’ College Connection Program reflects the company’s commitment to education, workforce development, and inclusive access in live entertainment. By offering real-world experience, mentorship, and direct pathways to employment, the initiative is helping shape the future of music and events—one student at a time.

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By Marie Hatter

Previously published by RTInsights

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