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

I’ve been with GoDaddy for seven years, starting as a Software Developer. Just a few months ago, after returning from maternity leave, I stepped into a new chapter as an Engineering Manager for the Backups team.

Stepping into leadership right after becoming a mother has been both the biggest challenge and the most rewarding milestone of my career. There are still relatively few women in engineering management positions, and I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can help change that. If my story inspires even one person to believe that it’s possible to advance professionally while also maintaining a healthy family life, that would be the most rewarding outcome.

Looking back, I realize I’ve always gravitated towards leadership — whether mentoring junior Developers, onboarding new teammates, or driving projects and initiatives across the company. For years, I’ve taken on opportunities to guide others and shape outcomes, which made stepping into the Engineering Manager role feel like a natural progression. I’m excited about the impact I can continue to make for both my team and our customers.

What’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing that you’ve worked on at GoDaddy?

One of the most challenging yet fulfilling experiences has been stepping up to lead projects and put myself out there. It wasn’t always easy, but pushing beyond my comfort zone gave me the confidence to take on bigger responsibilities. That experience is ultimately what made me say yes to the Engineering Manager role. For me, the hardest moments often turn out to be the ones that shape my career the most.

How do you go about mentoring junior developers?

Mentorship has always been close to my heart. I believe everyone — no matter their level — should have the opportunity to take ownership of something meaningful. For me, mentoring isn’t just about answering questions, but about creating space where people feel empowered to try, learn, and grow.

I love onboarding juniors, guiding them through challenges, and making sure task delegation gives equal opportunities to everyone. At the end of the day, I want each team member to feel both challenged and rewarded by the impact they create for our customers.

What’s one thing you wish you knew when you started your career in software development?

I wish I had understood earlier how important soft skills are. Technical skills matter, but the ability to organize, communicate, and collaborate is what really drives teams forward.

If you had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, what would it be and why?

Collaborative. Across my time here, I’ve seen teams support each other, share knowledge, and come together to solve tough challenges. That sense of collaboration is what makes it such a great place to grow.

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

My mantra as a leader is: everyone should have the chance to contribute and feel rewarded for their work. That philosophy guides how I lead my team, and it’s something I carry with me in every project.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I enjoy practicing Ashtanga yoga, which helps me stay grounded and focused. I’ve also traveled widely with my husband, and now I’m looking forward to exploring new places with our daughter.

As both a mother and an Engineering Manager, I know my path isn’t the traditional one — but I believe nontraditional paths are exactly what strengthen leadership.

The more diverse voices we bring into these roles, the stronger our teams and our culture will become.

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In hotels and resorts, the lines between security and safety blur more every year. Guests expect a seamless, worry-free experience, and behind the scenes, hotel teams work tirelessly to make that a reality. In hospitality environments with lean staffing, limited dedicated EHS resources, and 24/7 security coverage, workplace safety responsibilities often default to security teams, whether or not they were hired or trained for the role.

Across these types of properties, security managers are routinely expected to oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) responsibilities on top of their core security duties.

While this approach may seem efficient on paper, it often creates practical challenges that impact compliance, incident prevention, and the effectiveness of safety programs across the property.

 

Challenges for Hotel Security Teams in Managing Safety

Regulatory and compliance gaps 

Hotels need to comply with health and safety regulatory requirements, which can vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. These include fire life safety requirements, hazardous chemical rules, pool and spa regulations, and many more. Missing even small requirements can lead to citations or incidents.

Inconsistent training across departments 

Housekeeping, food and beverage, front desk, engineering, and recreation teams all have unique safety risks, but training often varies widely or is not documented correctly, leading to a host of risks.

Underreporting and reactive incident management 

Without structured processes, injuries and near misses may not be captured or analyzed effectively. This limits a hotel’s ability to prevent these incidents from happening again.

Fatigue and burnout for security teams 

When safety becomes an add-on, workload increases, but staffing does not. Security teams managing health and safety still have their “day job”. With the significant work of hotel security as their primary accountability, health and safety adds an extra burden that can end up being underprioritized.

Brand and reputational exposure 

Guest experience is directly affected when safety systems fail. Slip-and-fall incidents, pool issues, fire life safety concerns, chemical mishandling, or inconsistent emergency responses that put guests at risk also put the business at risk.

Increased workers’ compensation costs 

Many hotel injuries are preventable with proper systems and training. Without those systems, incidents are more likely, and related costs can rise quickly.

The bottom line: Hotels aiming for operational excellence cannot afford to overlook these risks.

 

How Security Leaders Can Succeed When Safety Is Added to Their Role 

Even without formal EHS training, security managers can build strong, proactive safety programs. The key is structure, team alignment, and a focus on high-impact activities.

Below are some best practices that can help any security leader strengthen safety performance across a property.

 

1. Create a Clear Safety Roles & Responsibilities Matrix 

This simple step may be the most transformative.

A hotel safety RASCI (Responsible, Accountable, Supporting, Consulted, Informed) matrix clarifies who handles:

• Fire life safety checks
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Hazard communication and chemical safety
• Safety training and onboarding
• Pool and spa safety
• Contractor and vendor safety
• Emergency preparedness and drills
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Risk assessments and inspections

A clear chain of command prevents confusion and ensures safety isn’t handled “by whoever notices something first.”

 

2. Build an Annual Safety Plan, Not a Collection of Tasks 

Hotels thrive on routine and structured calendars. Safety should be no different.

An annual plan should include:

• Monthly safety trainings
• Routine fire or evacuation drills
• A documented inspection schedule
• Annual risk assessments
• A corrective action log
• Program and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) reviews
• Hazard identification initiatives
• Permitting renewal schedules

This shifts safety from reactive to predictable and managed.

 

3. Build Strong Partnerships with Engineering and HR 

Safety sits at the intersection of facilities, culture, and people. 
Security shouldn’t have to manage it alone; working cross-functionally with engineering and HR provides those responsible for safety with crucial insights:

• Engineering can share knowledge of building systems, utilities, fire safety, and hazard controls.
• HR brings their expertise in training, recordkeeping, ergonomics, and employee relations to the table.

Establishing monthly cross-functional meetings helps everyone stay on the same page and work together.

 

4. Focus on the Top 5 Hotel EHS Risks First 

Not all risks are equal. Start with the most common and costly categories:

1. Slips, trips, and falls: The No. 1 injury category in hospitality, especially in housekeeping, food and beverage, and guest areas.
2. Fire life safety and evacuation compliance: Out-of-date safety systems, missing documentation, or incomplete drills can seriously increase risk during a fire or evacuation.
3. Manual handling and ergonomic strain: Housekeeping and engineering teams have some of the highest musculoskeletal injury rates.
4. Chemical management: Cleaning products, pool chemicals, and laundry operations require strict controls.
5. Workplace violence and guest interaction risks: An increasing challenge, especially for security, front desk, and housekeeping.

Addressing these five areas can dramatically reduce incidents and claims.

 

5. Train and Empower Supervisors 

Safety improves dramatically when department supervisors understand:

• Their responsibilities
• How to identify hazards
• How to coach their teams
• How to report incidents
• How to reinforce safety expectations

It’s essential that supervisors have a clear view of how they play a key role in hotel safety and the tools they can leverage to create a safer environment for staff and guests.

 

6. Leverage Third-Party EHS Support When Needed 

Because hotel operations move quickly, many properties can benefit from periodically hiring outside support to:

• Conduct risk assessments or safety audits
• Review baseline regulatory compliance requirements
• Refresh or develop written safety programs
• Train security leaders on core EHS responsibilities
• Conduct emergency response exercises
• Create annual safety plans
• Develop dashboards or reporting structures

This gives security managers the expertise they need without carrying the burden alone.

 

Creating a Culture Where Safety Isn’t Just “Added On” 

Safety is not just a checklist, a binder, or a single training session. It’s a shared responsibility that requires all departments to be involved.

When security leaders are placed in charge of safety without preparation, gaps inevitably form. But with the right structure and support, security teams can become highly effective EHS champions who strengthen operations, enhance guest trust, and protect the hotel’s reputation.

Hotels that invest in a proactive, well-supported safety program can see:

• Lower incident rates
• Reduced workers’ compensation costs
• Stronger guest satisfaction
• Better staff retention
• Improved operational consistency
• Greater brand trust and compliance

All in all, safety doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be intentional.

 

Strengthen Your Hotel’s Safety Program with Expert EHS Support 

If your hotel or resort wants to strengthen safety programs or support your security team in managing EHS responsibilities, Antea Group’s EHS experts can help with assessments, training, program development, and ongoing support. Reach out today!

We’re excited to announce a major evolution in embedded security testing: Crypto 3, the latest framework powering Inspector Software’s advanced security analysis capabilities. Now available in Inspector Software 2025.8, this release transforms how organizations approach side channel analysis and fault injection testing, delivering greater flexibility and automation for security professionals of all expertise levels.

From Unified to Modular: The Crypto 3 Advantage

Building on two decades of embedded security testing excellence, Inspector Software has served the industry with over 100 specialized modules for side channel analysis (SCA) and fault injection (FI) attacks. While our proven Crypto 2 framework provides a unified implementation, customizing it for specific needs requires significant time investment and specialized expertise.

The new Crypto 3 framework revolutionizes your workflow with faster setup, smarter automation, and greater control.

Key Benefits:

• Accelerated Development: Perform the same security analysis with far less code, focusing only on the attack components you need.
• Faster Time-to-Security: Streamlined workflows enable quicker testing, faster vulnerability detection, and shorter time-to-market for secure products.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Modular architecture lets you use only the necessary blocks, easily integrate custom cipher implementations, and accommodate teams with varying expertise levels.
• Future-Ready Security: Post-Quantum Cryptography support and an extensible platform design enable rapid adaptation to emerging cryptographic standards and attack vectors.
• Backward Compatibility: Crypto 2 remains available for legacy workflows, ensuring continuity while Crypto 3 leads the way forward.

Crypto 3 in Action

Designed by our device security engineering team, Crypto 3 introduces a modular and streamlined approach to cryptographic operations, making it easier to implement, extend, and adapt analysis techniques across a wide range of use cases. Rather than requiring a full understanding of the entire system, Crypto 3 divides functionality into focused, independent blocks. This allows developers and users to implement only the components or intermediate values needed for a specific attack, saving time and minimizing the need for in-depth knowledge of the cipher or Inspector’s internal architecture.

For example, if an attack requires just one intermediate value from a cipher, Crypto 3 lets you generate it directly, without navigating complex dependencies. At the same time, Crypto 3 remains fully backward compatible: users can continue working with the complete cipher implementations already available in Inspector or integrate their own, while benefiting from the flexibility and efficiency of the new framework.

Ready for Rapid Post-Quantum Innovation

The rise of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) brings new challenges to security testing, as the landscape continues to evolve and cipher implementations rapidly change. Investing significant time in implementing a single cipher can be inefficient when rapid experimentation is essential.

Crypto 3 addresses this by enabling faster prototyping and testing of new attacks and cipher designs. Its modular structure lets users define only the components required for a specific use case, simplifying exploration and iteration without the burden of deep integration.

Many modern ciphers, particularly those in the PQC domain, also feature key spaces that are too large for traditional exhaustive techniques. Crypto 3 handles these scenarios efficiently by allowing users to focus on the most promising key candidates, streamlining analysis and saving valuable time.

With Crypto 3, you can:

• Experiment faster with new PQC ciphers and attack strategies.
• Customize efficiently by implementing only what’s needed for your use case.
• Analyze smarter by targeting the key candidates that matter most.

Inspector Software

Inspector Software continues to be the complete solution for embedded security validation, supporting acquisition, analysis, and fault injection across embedded systems, chips, and smartcards.

Side Channel Analysis (SC4): Analyze power consumption, electromagnetic emissions, and other leakages to uncover vulnerabilities using advanced signal processing and cryptanalysis tools.

Fault Injection Testing (FJ2): Simulate real-world fault attacks—including clock glitching, voltage manipulation, and laser-based techniques—to test device resilience and extract hidden weaknesses.

Inspector supports your security operations across the full product lifecycle—from validating cryptographic robustness during design phase and FPGA prototyping, to testing prototypes, and securing deployed systems. With Crypto 3, we’ve expanded functionality to integrate more intuitively with our Python API, giving development teams greater flexibility to automate workflows, prototype attacks, and interact with Inspector Software in a more streamlined, scriptable way.

Innovation starts now

Both Crypto 2 and Crypto 3 frameworks remain available, ensuring zero disruption to existing workflows while providing a clear migration path to enhanced capabilities. This initial release of Crypto 3 marks the start of a new framework evolution, with additional modules and features to be introduced in upcoming releases.

Our commitment to backward compatibility means you can begin exploring Crypto 3’s advanced capabilities today while we continue expanding its functionality across the complete Inspector testing suite.

Start testing smarter today. Learn more about Inspector Software Side Channel Analysis and Inspector Software Fault Injection, or contact our team to see Crypto 3 in action.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo Department of Athletics has announced a landmark partnership with KeyBank, which will become the official bank and title sponsor of Rocket Women’s Athletics.

This groundbreaking, multi-year partnership marks the largest corporate investment in women’s sports in University of Toledo history and establishes the first full-department women’s athletics title sponsorship in the Mid-American Conference and one of the first in the nation to include on-court logo placement. The unique partnership cements Toledo’s position as a leader in championing women’s sports and reinforces its commitment to providing transformative opportunities for female student-athletes.

“We are thrilled to welcome KeyBank as the official banking partner and title sponsor of Toledo Women’s Athletics,” said Bryan B. Blair, Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Toledo. “Investing in women’s athletics is a smart business decision, offering unmatched visibility, audience growth, and brand alignment in one of the fastest-rising sectors in sports. With KeyBank’s support, we will continue to elevate our women’s programs and provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field. We’re proud to align with a partner that shares our vision for excellence.”

As part of the agreement, KeyBank will receive prominent logo placement on the playing surface inside Savage Arena, as well as branding across women’s athletic events, digital platforms, and community engagement initiatives. The partnership also includes support for student-athlete development programs and fan experience enhancements.

“KeyBank is proud to deepen our commitment to collegiate athletics through this new five-year sponsorship with the University of Toledo,” said Dan Dower, KeyBank Northwest Ohio Market President. “As the official bank and sponsor of Women’s Athletics at Toledo, we’re excited to support these incredible programs and help elevate the experience for student-athletes and fans alike. This partnership reflects our dedication to empowering women and investing in the communities that we serve. We look forward to celebrating the spirit of Rocket Nation.”

This partnership builds on the University of Toledo’s proud tradition of women’s athletics, including Women’s Basketball making nine appearances in the NCAA Tournament and leading the Mid-American Conference in women’s basketball attendance for an unprecedented 34 consecutive seasons. Season tickets were added to the Women’s Volleyball program for the first time in 2025, with the Rockets setting new Savage Arena attendance records. Women’s Cross Country continued its dominance in the Mid-American Conference with its fifth straight league championship in 2025 to become the all-time winningest program in conference history with 11 total titles.

The partnership with KeyBank coincides with Toledo’s addition of Women’s Rowing as a varsity sport, creating nearly 60 new Division I opportunities for female student-athletes. These achievements reflect the sustained excellence and investment that KeyBank’s partnership will amplify.

Toledo Athletics’ continued investment in women’s sports mirrors national trends, with NCAA women’s basketball and women’s volleyball experiencing record-breaking TV ratings, along with increased NIL opportunities for student-athletes and growing fan interest for all women’s sports. The University of Toledo is proud to be at the forefront of these transformative changes that will benefit student-athletes and continue creating new and exciting opportunities.

What Toledo coaches are saying about the KeyBank partnership

“We’re proud to partner with KeyBank, whose support helps us elevate while continuing to offer an elite student-athlete experience. This is a game changer! Together, we’re building something special for our student-athletes and our community.”

• Ginny Boggess, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

“I’m incredibly grateful to KeyBank for their vision and support of women’s athletics at the University of Toledo. Toledo is a city that supports women’s sports, and KeyBank’s partnership embodies that passion and pride. Their support will make a powerful impact — helping elevate the student-athlete experience while strengthening the connection between our city and high-level women’s athletics. This is a bold, forward-thinking investment in both the present and future of women’s sports at Toledo. Toledo Volleyball is deeply thankful for Key Bank’s belief in our program and in the continued growth of women’s athletics.”

• Brian Wright, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

“KeyBank’s commitment to women’s athletics at Toledo means so much to our program and athletic department. Their partnership helps create more opportunities for our student-athletes to continue chasing excellence, both on and off the field. As a coach, it’s inspiring and encouraging to see an organization like this have so much passion about empowering and celebrating the incredible women who represent Rocket Nation.”

• Jessica Bracamonte, Head Softball Coach

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission to comfort his hospitalized friend, Bunny. Through Buddy’s imaginative, intergalactic adventures, young readers learn that sometimes it’s not what you say — but what you do — that matters most.

Released in November, Beyond Words is more than a bedtime story. It’s a gift that gives back: 100% of net proceeds benefit childhood cancer and blood disorders research and treatment through the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. The book was inspired by the overwhelming success of My Special Aflac Duck®, a social robotic companion that continues to bring comfort to more than 41,000 children with cancer and sickle cell disease across the U.S., Japan, and Northern Ireland since 2018.

To celebrate the release of “Beyond Words,” Aflac hosted a special launch event, bringing the book’s message to life for pediatric patients and families. Research astronaut and mom Kellie Gerardi joined author Sheri Fink for an afternoon of cosmic fun at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Gerardi, who provided the book foreword and is the voice behind the audio version of “Beyond Words,” led space-themed crafts and activities while Fink read Buddy’s adventures aloud to an audience of young patients. Both signed copies of the book, creating unforgettable moments for patients and their families.

Joining Fink and Gerardi was Mary Webb, a childhood cancer survivor and patient at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, who contributed her own artwork to the book’s “Why This Book Matters” page, adding an extra layer of inspiration. Her story reminds readers that hope and creativity can thrive, even in the toughest times.

The events weren’t just about fun — they were opportunities for connection. “At Aflac, we believe in going beyond words to make a meaningful difference,” said Buffy Swinehart, senior manager, Aflac Corporate Social Responsibility. “Childhood cancer and blood disorders remain some of the most challenging diagnoses for families, and this book is a way to teach empathy to children while supporting critical research that can change lives.”

Through initiatives like “Beyond Words” and My Special Aflac Duck, Aflac continues its decades-long commitment to helping children and families navigate these difficult journeys with comfort, care and hope.

If you’re looking for a holiday gift that warms hearts and makes an impact, “Beyond Words” is a perfect addition to your list. It is an exciting book that your child will love as he or she learns how to love others as well. And, every purchase helps fund life-saving research and treatment. Visit Aflac.com/BeyondWords to order your copy, share a note of encouragement with children facing illness and join Aflac in going beyond words for children in need.

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In his recent Fast Company Executive Board article, “The real holiday story is what’s happening behind the shelves,” Glen Clark, CEO of DP World in the U.S. & Mexico, explains why this year’s record-breaking retail surge is revealing deep structural vulnerabilities across the supply chain — and what leaders must do next to stay competitive.

U.S. holiday sales are expected to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, marking a psychological milestone for consumer confidence. But behind the headlines lies a more pressing reality: a historic peak season is colliding with a logistics system under strain.

From labor volatility to climate-driven disruptions, 2025’s retail boom is exposing just how fragile the “invisible engine” of the global economy has become — and why adaptability, not scale, is now the defining competitive advantage.

A Record Retail Season Meets a High-Volatility Supply Chain

This year’s holiday surge arrives at a moment when freight costs continue rising and labor constraints persist across transportation and warehousing. Even with modest job recovery, the sector still faces significant churn, particularly in specialized, technical roles — creating structural pressure during peak season.

Layer in escalating climate impacts — flooded rail lines, heat-induced slowdowns, and unexpected port closures — and the system’s margin for error shrinks dramatically. The result: capacity alone is no longer the differentiator. Flexibility is.

Why Visibility Is Now the Real Peak-Season Power Play

Consumer patience has collapsed to near real-time expectations. Record $14.2 billion Cyber Monday spending reinforces how deeply e-commerce behavior has reshaped what “fast” now means.

Retailers and logistics providers are stitching together datasets that previously lived in silos to achieve the visibility needed to pre-empt disruption: supplier performance, carrier status, inventory positioning, demand curves, and more.

Tools like predictive analytics, digital twins, and AI forecasting — once “emerging tech” — are now the backbone of peak-season execution. As Clark notes in his Fast Company Executive Board commentary, this shift isn’t just operational. It’s brand protection. Reliability during the holidays directly translates into revenue and long-term loyalty.

The Paradox of ‘More’: Bigger Demand, Thinner Margins

A trillion-dollar holiday season reveals a growing truth: more volume does not mean more profitability. Rising costs for labor, fuel, packaging, and insurance continue to outpace price growth.

Leading retailers are shifting from a “volume-first” mindset to a dual-lens strategy:

• Efficiency + resilience
• AI + skilled workforce
• Speed + low-carbon operations

Companies investing in energy-efficient warehousing, optimized routing, and circular packaging aren’t just reducing emissions — they’re controlling costs in a volatile environment.

Peak Season as a Live Simulation for 2026 and Beyond

The holiday rush is no longer just a revenue moment — it’s a stress test for the entire logistics apparatus.

Forward-thinking companies are using this period to evaluate:

• Scenario modeling, not static assumptions
• Diversified, closer-to-market fulfillment footprints
• Integrated human–technology operating models

Those lessons will define competitiveness long after December.

Where DP World Fits Into the Future of Retail Resilience

Across the Americas and globally, DP World is helping retailers and manufacturers navigate exactly these pressures — from multimodal agility and containerized vehicle transport — to AI-enabled visibility platforms and port electrification that boosts both speed and sustainability.

DP World’s end-to-end logistics network is built for the kind of adaptability peak season now demands: rerouting options, scalable warehousing, predictive analytics, and resilient port infrastructure designed to operate through climate volatility. Across every product category — from perishables to finished vehicles to high-value consumer goods — DP World is enabling smarter, faster, lower-carbon movement of cargo when it matters most.

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To dive deeper into the forces redefining peak-season resilience — and what leaders must do next — read Glen Clark’s full article, “The real holiday story is what’s happening behind the shelves,”

December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – First published in 2012, the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures country-level performance based on over 250 quantitative indicators, derived from international organisations such as the World Bank, various UN agencies, the IMF. The GSCI serves as inclusive alternative to the GDP, to assess country-specific and issue-specific risks for operators and investors, and to verify development progress for government agencies. The GSCI is officially used by four national governments to benchmark their progress on the path to sustainable and competitive development.

Key insights from the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2025

• Scandinavia continues to make its mark on the Sustainable Competitiveness Index: of the top 5 spots, 3 are Scandinavian. Finland tops the Index for the first time, followed by Sweden and Denmark, with Estonia and Switzerland completing the top 5. Northern European countries dominate the top 20 rankings: Japan is the only non-European country in the Top 20 (Korea follows on 23)
• Asian nations (China, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore) lead the Intellectual and Innovation Capital Index, reflecting the ongoing shift to technological leadership to Asia. Most leaders in Europe seemingly have not yet realised how far Asia has left the rest of the World behind, and the data suggests this is only the beginning
• The US is ranked 42, performing comparatively poor in resource efficiency and social capital, putting the countries global leadership and status at risk
• China is leading the Intellectual Capital Index for the first time, is ranked 34 overall, but faces challenges in Natural Capital and Resource Efficiency. However, trajectory in efficiency terms is positive, underlined by the record pace of installation of renewable energy capacity
• Germany, France, and the UK maintain strong positions in the top 15
• India (ranked 97) and Pakistan (ranked 124) face significant challenges in Natural Capital and Resource Efficiency, raising concerns about their long-term ability to sustain their large and growing populations
• Egypt (ranked 102) and Nigeria (ranked 137) reflect broader African challenges, with critically low Natural Capital combined with low Social Capital threatening the continent’s capacity to support population growth and economic development in the long-term
• Brazil (ranked 59) leads South America but faces declining Natural Capital scores, particularly in deforestation and biodiversity loss, which could undermine the region’s long-term competitiveness
• The global gap to a perfect sustainable competitive World is 53.0. We are far from an inclusive and circular society that lives in equilibrium with the natural environment
• There is immense untapped potential. Policies geared to maximise efficiency, improve education, and reduce inequality could lead to significant positive developments

Sustainable Competitiveness

Sustainable competitiveness is the ability to generate and sustain inclusive wealth without diminishing the future capability of sustaining or increasing current wealth levels. The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures sustainable competitiveness based on over 250 quantitative indicators derived from international organisations (World Bank, IMF, various UN Agencies). The indicators are grouped into six foundations of competitiveness of a nation-economy:

• Natural Capital Index: The given natural environment
• Resource Efficiency Index: Resource usage per capita and per economic output
• Social Capital Index: Social cohesion, health, freedom, security, equality
• Intellectual Capital & Innovation Index: Education and innovation indicators
• Economic Sustainability: Sustainable economic development, business and economic frameworks & performance
• The Global Governance Performance Index: Infrastructure, resource allocation, corruption, and fiscal considerations

 

ESG-Adjusted Sovereign Bond Ratings

Traditional credit ratings focus narrowly on economic and financial indicators, often overvaluing resource-dependent economies while undervaluing lesser developed countries with high potential. SolAbility’s ESG-adjusted sovereign bond ratings provide a more comprehensive risk assessment by integrating the GSCI’s 250+ quantitative indicators across six capital dimensions

This methodology corrects systemic biases in conventional ratings, where poorer nations often face artificially elevated borrowing costs, and offers investors and governments a more accurate evaluation of sovereign risk for capital allocation decisions.

For more information, visit the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index page or download reports and data.

 

SolAbility is an independent Korean-Swiss think-tank and the proud publisher of the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index.

SWORDS, Ireland, December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced new circularity impact metrics focused on generating 10 percent of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030.

Trane Technologies’ circularity strategy includes multiple innovative initiatives to increase the use of recycled materials and to optimize the continued use of products through smart services, upgrades, remanufacturing and recovery programs, delivering ongoing value to customers. By redeploying high-quality parts and reducing material use, the company aims to increase efficiency, improve supply chain resiliency and open new, recurring revenue streams.

“Circularity has been a powerful driver of innovation for our company for many years,” said Mauro J. Atalla, senior vice president and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies. “With these new metrics, we’re tracking the conversion of circularity practices into revenue, continuing to demonstrate that there is no tradeoff between strong financial performance and bold sustainability leadership.”

Trane Technologies’ circularity impact metrics were developed in alignment with the World Business Council on Sustainable Development’s new Global Circularity Protocol, the first global voluntary framework for measuring, managing and communicating circularity impacts, which was announced at the United Nations 30^th Annual Conference of the Parties (COP30) in November.

“The Global Circularity Protocol will help companies reduce emissions, strengthen accountability and improve business performance,” said Diane Holdorf, executive vice president, World Business Council for Sustainable Development. “Trane Technologies is leading the way in demonstrating the ROI of sustainability. We welcome their leadership as an example for other companies to follow by embracing circularity as a lever for growth and impact.”

The new circularity impact metrics represent a significant expansion of the company’s goal to design systems for circularity, part of its Leading by Example 2030 Sustainability Commitment. The benchmarks are the latest in a series of enhancements to the operational goal, including a commitment to reduce the embodied carbon of its products by 40% by 2030 and deliver more than one million HVAC units manufactured with low-carbon steel.

Trane Technologies’ circularity strategy is anchored by strong relationships with direct material suppliers enabling procurement of recycled materials, including steel, copper and aluminum. In 2024, approximately 46 percent of the key commodities used to manufacture its products contained recycled content.

“We’re proud to work with Trane Technologies to respond to growing demand from customers for more sustainable solutions,” said Patrick Lawlor, President, Granges Americas, a global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. “By increasing the usage of recycled materials in our product offerings to Trane Technologies, we are creating a circular and sustainable solution benefiting both companies and their end customers.”

Through bold, industry-leading action and partnerships, Trane Technologies is advancing its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including the Gigaton Challenge – a pledge to reduce customer greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons (or, one gigaton) – and its pledge to be net-zero by 2050.

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About Trane Technologies
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December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief has completed a major weekend deployment of emergency medical aid, shipping large-scale supplies by air and sea to support hospitals and clinics across the island.

The effort was carried out in partnership with Carnival Corporation & plc, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, who collectively provided $1 million in support of Direct Relief’s Hurricane Melissa response. Together, the coordinated operation shipped 144 pallets — 68 tons — of critically needed medicines and medical supplies to Jamaica through a combination of air and sea transport, representing one of the largest private humanitarian responses supporting the country’s post-storm recovery.

On Saturday, December 13, Direct Relief’s dedicated airlift departed Miami International Airport and landed in Kingston, Jamaica, transporting urgently needed medical supplies requested by health authorities to help replenish strained inventories at hospitals and clinics serving storm-affected communities. The response continued Sunday, December 14, when additional medical aid departed Miami aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is scheduled to arrive in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on December 18. Miami HEAT Legend Alonzo Mourning joined to assist in the loading of the pallets.

“After a disaster of this magnitude, people need to know that care will be there when they need it,” said Amy Weaver, CEO of Direct Relief. “Because of the longstanding partnership and commitment of Carnival Corporation, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, we’re able to get essential medical support to communities across Jamaica as they continue to recover.”

“This partnership demonstrates the strength of coming together to help those in need,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Carnival is proud to work alongside Direct Relief and the Miami HEAT to deliver these essential supplies to Jamaica.”

“The devastation of Hurricane Melissa was incredible and will be felt in Jamaica for years to come,” said Eric Woolworth, president of business operations for the Miami HEAT. “Along with Direct Relief and Carnival, it’s our hope that the supplies we send will help start the road to recovery.”

The shipments included a broad range of essential medicines and medical supplies, including treatments for chronic disease, emergency care, and routine clinical services — resources that are critical as healthcare providers continue caring for patients while navigating infrastructure damage and supply disruptions caused by the storm.

Direct Relief has worked in a longstanding partnership with Jamaica since 1988 and has provided more than $76 million in medicines and medical supplies to the country since 2008. The organization continues to coordinate closely with the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness and local healthcare partners to ensure aid reaches facilities serving the most urgent needs, supporting both immediate response efforts and longer-term health-system recovery.

This weekend’s shipments build on Direct Relief’s sustained Hurricane Melissa response and reflect the organization’s commitment to standing with communities before, during, and after disasters, strengthening access to care and resilience well beyond the initial emergency phase.

December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief has completed a major weekend deployment of emergency medical aid, shipping large-scale supplies by air and sea to support hospitals and clinics across the island.

The effort was carried out in partnership with Carnival Corporation & plc, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, who collectively provided $1 million in support of Direct Relief’s Hurricane Melissa response. Together, the coordinated operation shipped 144 pallets — 68 tons — of critically needed medicines and medical supplies to Jamaica through a combination of air and sea transport, representing one of the largest private humanitarian responses supporting the country’s post-storm recovery.

On Saturday, December 13, Direct Relief’s dedicated airlift departed Miami International Airport and landed in Kingston, Jamaica, transporting urgently needed medical supplies requested by health authorities to help replenish strained inventories at hospitals and clinics serving storm-affected communities. The response continued Sunday, December 14, when additional medical aid departed Miami aboard the Carnival Horizon, which is scheduled to arrive in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on December 18. Miami HEAT Legend Alonzo Mourning joined to assist in the loading of the pallets.

“After a disaster of this magnitude, people need to know that care will be there when they need it,” said Amy Weaver, CEO of Direct Relief. “Because of the longstanding partnership and commitment of Carnival Corporation, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, we’re able to get essential medical support to communities across Jamaica as they continue to recover.”

“This partnership demonstrates the strength of coming together to help those in need,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Carnival is proud to work alongside Direct Relief and the Miami HEAT to deliver these essential supplies to Jamaica.”

“The devastation of Hurricane Melissa was incredible and will be felt in Jamaica for years to come,” said Eric Woolworth, president of business operations for the Miami HEAT. “Along with Direct Relief and Carnival, it’s our hope that the supplies we send will help start the road to recovery.”

The shipments included a broad range of essential medicines and medical supplies, including treatments for chronic disease, emergency care, and routine clinical services — resources that are critical as healthcare providers continue caring for patients while navigating infrastructure damage and supply disruptions caused by the storm.

Direct Relief has worked in a longstanding partnership with Jamaica since 1988 and has provided more than $76 million in medicines and medical supplies to the country since 2008. The organization continues to coordinate closely with the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness and local healthcare partners to ensure aid reaches facilities serving the most urgent needs, supporting both immediate response efforts and longer-term health-system recovery.

This weekend’s shipments build on Direct Relief’s sustained Hurricane Melissa response and reflect the organization’s commitment to standing with communities before, during, and after disasters, strengthening access to care and resilience well beyond the initial emergency phase.