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

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

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.

On December 11, 2025, the 12th Annual Women in Entertainment (Film, TV, Music, Sports, and Fashion) event returned to AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. The sold-out evening, themed “Art of Entertainment” and presented by Coca-Cola, City National Bank, Los Angeles Dodgers, Fox Entertainment, and Skechers, brought together top female executives, creators, and industry leaders.

The event recognized 2025 Women in Entertainment Inspiration Award honorees Award-Winning Recording Artist Verdine White (Earth, Wind, & Fire), Award-Winning Recording Artist Estelle, and 102.3 KJLH Radio for their leadership and lasting contributions. Guests enjoyed a special art exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ernie Barnes’ The Sugar Shack, live music by DJ Jiji Sweet, a performance by the Faithful Central Church Choir, and opportunities to shop local businesses.

“This event celebrates the power, creativity, and leadership of women across all aspects of the entertainment industry,” said Tamala Lewis, Sr. Director, Community Relations & Foundation, Dignity Health Sports Park. “Our goal is to create a platform where women can connect, inspire, and support each other while highlighting those who have paved the way for future generations.”

A highlight of the evening was the Women in Entertainment Luncheon panel, moderated by Pat Shields of Black Dot Inc. The discussion featured top industry leaders including Abigail Weintraub, VP, LA28 Olympics & Paralympic Games; Ranada Shepard, Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer; Evan Seymour, Founder, ERS Public Relations & Black Women in Entertainment; Felisa Israel Founder & Executive Producer, 10 Fold Entertainment; and Jennifer Sinigal-Cornelius, Creator & Fashion Designer, Born To Roam. Panelists shared insights on leadership, innovation, and career development while emphasizing the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and creating opportunities for the next generation of women in entertainment.

The event reinforced the power, creativity, and leadership of women shaping entertainment today.

On December 11, 2025, the 12th Annual Women in Entertainment (Film, TV, Music, Sports, and Fashion) event returned to AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. The sold-out evening, themed “Art of Entertainment” and presented by Coca-Cola, City National Bank, Los Angeles Dodgers, Fox Entertainment, and Skechers, brought together top female executives, creators, and industry leaders.

The event recognized 2025 Women in Entertainment Inspiration Award honorees Award-Winning Recording Artist Verdine White (Earth, Wind, & Fire), Award-Winning Recording Artist Estelle, and 102.3 KJLH Radio for their leadership and lasting contributions. Guests enjoyed a special art exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ernie Barnes’ The Sugar Shack, live music by DJ Jiji Sweet, a performance by the Faithful Central Church Choir, and opportunities to shop local businesses.

“This event celebrates the power, creativity, and leadership of women across all aspects of the entertainment industry,” said Tamala Lewis, Sr. Director, Community Relations & Foundation, Dignity Health Sports Park. “Our goal is to create a platform where women can connect, inspire, and support each other while highlighting those who have paved the way for future generations.”

A highlight of the evening was the Women in Entertainment Luncheon panel, moderated by Pat Shields of Black Dot Inc. The discussion featured top industry leaders including Abigail Weintraub, VP, LA28 Olympics & Paralympic Games; Ranada Shepard, Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer; Evan Seymour, Founder, ERS Public Relations & Black Women in Entertainment; Felisa Israel Founder & Executive Producer, 10 Fold Entertainment; and Jennifer Sinigal-Cornelius, Creator & Fashion Designer, Born To Roam. Panelists shared insights on leadership, innovation, and career development while emphasizing the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and creating opportunities for the next generation of women in entertainment.

The event reinforced the power, creativity, and leadership of women shaping entertainment today.

BELLEVUE, Wash., December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico over the last four years.

Since Hometown Grants started in April 2021, towns have used the funding on projects that strengthen communities and improve lives, with this round offering a fresh set of standout examples. In Prattville, Alabama, the library is transforming a donated trailer into an expanded library hub; in Paris, Arkansas, a vacant lot will become a vibrant downtown park; and in Dale, Texas, a new pavilion and free public Wi-Fi network will help bridge the digital divide. To date, the program has led to 179,000 volunteer hours and more than 2,000 jobs created in communities nationwide.

“When we launched Hometown Grants four years ago, we set out to make a real difference for small towns across America, and that’s exactly what’s happening with 450 projects now reaching 2.6 million people — with even more to come,” said Jon Freier, Chief Operating Officer, T-Mobile. “These communities are full of creativity and resilience, and through projects like new trails, upgraded libraries and revitalized historic venues, it’s incredible to see how their passion can spark lasting change for a better future.”

Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:

• Prattville, Ala.: Transform a donated programming trailer into a vibrant, fully renovated program space- complete with an exterior mural- that provides dedicated programming space for the library’s nearly 500 community programs offered each year.
• Wetumpka, Ala.: Expand the Family Resource Center by adding a full bathroom with showers and a new office, meeting urgent needs, and strengthening its capacity to support families.
• Paris, Ark.: Revitalize a vacant downtown lot into Union Bank Park, creating a vibrant gathering place designed to boost small businesses and strengthen community pride.
• Heber, Calif.: Upgrade communications technology at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance operational readiness and community engagement.
• Milford, Del.: Install new, accessible public restrooms in downtown Milford to enhance the visitor experience, support local businesses and encourage greater use of the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
• Peosta, Iowa: Construct a multi-purpose pavilion with restrooms at Kelly Oaks Park, expanding accessible recreation, education and community gathering opportunities while preserving the park’s natural ecosystem.
• Bonners Ferry, Idaho: Build a safe, engaging playground at North Idaho Classical Academy to promote physical activity, creativity and social connection for students and the broader community.
• Moline, Ill.: Install a Musco Mini-Pitch Soccer System at Riverside Park to expand recreational opportunities for the city’s diverse population.
• Columbia City, Ind.: Upgrade outdated meeting room and auditorium technology with a modern, integrated system to ensure reliable, high-quality functionality for community programs and events.
• Gardner, Kan.: Construct a community basketball court honoring a local mother, creating a dedicated recreational space that promotes fitness, social connection and community pride.
• Taylorsville, Ky.: Create the SCPL Library Makerspace program that empowers artists, entrepreneurs and youth to explore technology and tools that foster creativity and innovation.
• West Monroe, La.: Further enhance a park along the Ouachita River in downtown West Monroe with signage, landscaping, and programming that will help activate an underused area and connect the community to the riverfront.
• Bangor, Maine: Upgrade the Penobscot Theatre Company’s sound system to ensure high-quality productions, revitalize a historic venue and strengthen its role as a cultural and community hub.
• Laurinburg, N.C.: Launch the Library Connection Cruiser to deliver books, technology and programs to rural communities, expanding equitable access to library resources.
• Hickory, N.C.: Modernize the West Hickory Senior Center by replacing its roof and HVAC system to ensure a safe, comfortable space for senior programs and services.
• Keene, N.H.: Establish a mobile outdoor stage to host free downtown performances and events, supporting small businesses and activating public spaces.
• Jefferson, Ore.: Build a welcoming park that honors a beloved resident, Glenny Marlatt, while offering a family-friendly gathering space and rest stop for cyclists visiting Jefferson.
• The Dalles, Ore.: Construct shade canopies at Federal Street Plaza to create a versatile downtown gathering place that encourages year-round community use.
• Johnstown, Pa.: Transform a vacant, blighted property into a community pocket park that provides greenspace, social connection and supports downtown revitalization.
• Coatesville, Pa.: Implement the Future Innovators project to empower underprivileged youth through hands-on STEAM education – including art, technology, filmmaking, and 3D printing – in a space that fosters innovation, workforce development, collaboration and future-ready skills young people need to thrive.
• Dale, Texas: Install a mesh Wi-Fi network and build a historic train-themed pavilion at the Dale Community Center to expand internet access and create a unique public gathering space.
• Mesa, Wash.: Build the Mesa School & Community Garden, a vibrant, multi-use outdoor learning and recreation space that supports education, wellness, environmental stewardship and community connection.
• Two Rivers, Wis.: Install a new ADA-compliant kayak launch and paddle ramp on the West River to make recreational paddling fully accessible to all residents and visitors.
• Madison, W.Va.: Establish a community-driven farmers market and greenhouse at Market on Main in Madison that serves as an education hub promoting healthy food access, local agriculture and sustainable growing practices.
• Huntington, W.Va.: Create an inclusive Sensory Garden at the Huntington Children’s Museum that engages children of all abilities with sensory-rich plant experiences, playful sound features and a mobility-friendly design.

Apply for Hometown Grants

Any town in the U.S. or Puerto Rico with a population of less than 50,000 can apply for Hometown Grants by visiting www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrants.

To select recipients, T-Mobile teams up with Main Street America, a nonprofit organization that works to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies and improve quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation. Grant applications are reviewed based on their level of detail, community impact, feasibility and other considerations.

“For the past four years, the T-Mobile Hometown Grants program has demonstrated how sustained, place-based investment can catalyze transformative outcomes in small towns,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America. “Communities across the country continue to show what is possible when local vision is met with meaningful partnership, and we are proud to support their leadership as they bring long-term, community-driven change to life.”

T-Mobile’s Commitment to Small Towns

As America’s Best Network, T-Mobile is all about keeping small towns and rural areas connected — not just through coverage, but through meaningful investments that make a difference. From Hometown Grants to Project 10Million, the Un-carrier is fueling growth in places that need it most.

T-Mobile Home Internet, T-Mobile Business Internet and T-Mobile Fiber also bring broadband to small towns, delivering fast and reliable broadband options to rural communities, while T-Satellite with Starlink connects people even in the hardest-to-reach places, keeping them connected nearly everywhere they can see the sky.

Together with programs like Friday Night 5G Lights, these initiatives show the scale of T-Mobile’s commitment to connecting people, powering small towns and helping communities of every size thrive.

To see how Hometown Grants are creating change, visit here.

Follow the T-Mobile Newsroom on X and Instagram to catch the latest company updates.

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About Main Street America
Main Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country.

For more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach™ framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $115.27 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 345,801 buildings, create 815,849 new jobs, and start 181,647 new businesses in over 2,000 communities. Learn more about Main Street America here.

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BELLEVUE, Wash., December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico over the last four years.

Since Hometown Grants started in April 2021, towns have used the funding on projects that strengthen communities and improve lives, with this round offering a fresh set of standout examples. In Prattville, Alabama, the library is transforming a donated trailer into an expanded library hub; in Paris, Arkansas, a vacant lot will become a vibrant downtown park; and in Dale, Texas, a new pavilion and free public Wi-Fi network will help bridge the digital divide. To date, the program has led to 179,000 volunteer hours and more than 2,000 jobs created in communities nationwide.

“When we launched Hometown Grants four years ago, we set out to make a real difference for small towns across America, and that’s exactly what’s happening with 450 projects now reaching 2.6 million people — with even more to come,” said Jon Freier, Chief Operating Officer, T-Mobile. “These communities are full of creativity and resilience, and through projects like new trails, upgraded libraries and revitalized historic venues, it’s incredible to see how their passion can spark lasting change for a better future.”

Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:

• Prattville, Ala.: Transform a donated programming trailer into a vibrant, fully renovated program space- complete with an exterior mural- that provides dedicated programming space for the library’s nearly 500 community programs offered each year.
• Wetumpka, Ala.: Expand the Family Resource Center by adding a full bathroom with showers and a new office, meeting urgent needs, and strengthening its capacity to support families.
• Paris, Ark.: Revitalize a vacant downtown lot into Union Bank Park, creating a vibrant gathering place designed to boost small businesses and strengthen community pride.
• Heber, Calif.: Upgrade communications technology at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance operational readiness and community engagement.
• Milford, Del.: Install new, accessible public restrooms in downtown Milford to enhance the visitor experience, support local businesses and encourage greater use of the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
• Peosta, Iowa: Construct a multi-purpose pavilion with restrooms at Kelly Oaks Park, expanding accessible recreation, education and community gathering opportunities while preserving the park’s natural ecosystem.
• Bonners Ferry, Idaho: Build a safe, engaging playground at North Idaho Classical Academy to promote physical activity, creativity and social connection for students and the broader community.
• Moline, Ill.: Install a Musco Mini-Pitch Soccer System at Riverside Park to expand recreational opportunities for the city’s diverse population.
• Columbia City, Ind.: Upgrade outdated meeting room and auditorium technology with a modern, integrated system to ensure reliable, high-quality functionality for community programs and events.
• Gardner, Kan.: Construct a community basketball court honoring a local mother, creating a dedicated recreational space that promotes fitness, social connection and community pride.
• Taylorsville, Ky.: Create the SCPL Library Makerspace program that empowers artists, entrepreneurs and youth to explore technology and tools that foster creativity and innovation.
• West Monroe, La.: Further enhance a park along the Ouachita River in downtown West Monroe with signage, landscaping, and programming that will help activate an underused area and connect the community to the riverfront.
• Bangor, Maine: Upgrade the Penobscot Theatre Company’s sound system to ensure high-quality productions, revitalize a historic venue and strengthen its role as a cultural and community hub.
• Laurinburg, N.C.: Launch the Library Connection Cruiser to deliver books, technology and programs to rural communities, expanding equitable access to library resources.
• Hickory, N.C.: Modernize the West Hickory Senior Center by replacing its roof and HVAC system to ensure a safe, comfortable space for senior programs and services.
• Keene, N.H.: Establish a mobile outdoor stage to host free downtown performances and events, supporting small businesses and activating public spaces.
• Jefferson, Ore.: Build a welcoming park that honors a beloved resident, Glenny Marlatt, while offering a family-friendly gathering space and rest stop for cyclists visiting Jefferson.
• The Dalles, Ore.: Construct shade canopies at Federal Street Plaza to create a versatile downtown gathering place that encourages year-round community use.
• Johnstown, Pa.: Transform a vacant, blighted property into a community pocket park that provides greenspace, social connection and supports downtown revitalization.
• Coatesville, Pa.: Implement the Future Innovators project to empower underprivileged youth through hands-on STEAM education – including art, technology, filmmaking, and 3D printing – in a space that fosters innovation, workforce development, collaboration and future-ready skills young people need to thrive.
• Dale, Texas: Install a mesh Wi-Fi network and build a historic train-themed pavilion at the Dale Community Center to expand internet access and create a unique public gathering space.
• Mesa, Wash.: Build the Mesa School & Community Garden, a vibrant, multi-use outdoor learning and recreation space that supports education, wellness, environmental stewardship and community connection.
• Two Rivers, Wis.: Install a new ADA-compliant kayak launch and paddle ramp on the West River to make recreational paddling fully accessible to all residents and visitors.
• Madison, W.Va.: Establish a community-driven farmers market and greenhouse at Market on Main in Madison that serves as an education hub promoting healthy food access, local agriculture and sustainable growing practices.
• Huntington, W.Va.: Create an inclusive Sensory Garden at the Huntington Children’s Museum that engages children of all abilities with sensory-rich plant experiences, playful sound features and a mobility-friendly design.

Apply for Hometown Grants

Any town in the U.S. or Puerto Rico with a population of less than 50,000 can apply for Hometown Grants by visiting www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrants.

To select recipients, T-Mobile teams up with Main Street America, a nonprofit organization that works to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies and improve quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation. Grant applications are reviewed based on their level of detail, community impact, feasibility and other considerations.

“For the past four years, the T-Mobile Hometown Grants program has demonstrated how sustained, place-based investment can catalyze transformative outcomes in small towns,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America. “Communities across the country continue to show what is possible when local vision is met with meaningful partnership, and we are proud to support their leadership as they bring long-term, community-driven change to life.”

T-Mobile’s Commitment to Small Towns

As America’s Best Network, T-Mobile is all about keeping small towns and rural areas connected — not just through coverage, but through meaningful investments that make a difference. From Hometown Grants to Project 10Million, the Un-carrier is fueling growth in places that need it most.

T-Mobile Home Internet, T-Mobile Business Internet and T-Mobile Fiber also bring broadband to small towns, delivering fast and reliable broadband options to rural communities, while T-Satellite with Starlink connects people even in the hardest-to-reach places, keeping them connected nearly everywhere they can see the sky.

Together with programs like Friday Night 5G Lights, these initiatives show the scale of T-Mobile’s commitment to connecting people, powering small towns and helping communities of every size thrive.

To see how Hometown Grants are creating change, visit here.

Follow the T-Mobile Newsroom on X and Instagram to catch the latest company updates.

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About Main Street America
Main Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country.

For more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach™ framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $115.27 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 345,801 buildings, create 815,849 new jobs, and start 181,647 new businesses in over 2,000 communities. Learn more about Main Street America here.

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About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As the supercharged Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is powered by an award-winning 5G network that connects more people, in more places, than ever before. With T-Mobile’s unique value proposition of best network, best value and best experiences, the Un-carrier is redefining connectivity and fueling competition while continuing to drive the next wave of innovation in wireless and beyond. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information, visit https://www.t-mobile.com.

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BELLEVUE, Wash., December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients. With up to $50,000 awarded per town to help fund local projects, T-Mobile has invested more than $20 million in grants to 450 small towns and rural communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico over the last four years.

Since Hometown Grants started in April 2021, towns have used the funding on projects that strengthen communities and improve lives, with this round offering a fresh set of standout examples. In Prattville, Alabama, the library is transforming a donated trailer into an expanded library hub; in Paris, Arkansas, a vacant lot will become a vibrant downtown park; and in Dale, Texas, a new pavilion and free public Wi-Fi network will help bridge the digital divide. To date, the program has led to 179,000 volunteer hours and more than 2,000 jobs created in communities nationwide.

“When we launched Hometown Grants four years ago, we set out to make a real difference for small towns across America, and that’s exactly what’s happening with 450 projects now reaching 2.6 million people — with even more to come,” said Jon Freier, Chief Operating Officer, T-Mobile. “These communities are full of creativity and resilience, and through projects like new trails, upgraded libraries and revitalized historic venues, it’s incredible to see how their passion can spark lasting change for a better future.”

Here are the next 25 Hometown Grant recipients and their projects:

• Prattville, Ala.: Transform a donated programming trailer into a vibrant, fully renovated program space- complete with an exterior mural- that provides dedicated programming space for the library’s nearly 500 community programs offered each year.
• Wetumpka, Ala.: Expand the Family Resource Center by adding a full bathroom with showers and a new office, meeting urgent needs, and strengthening its capacity to support families.
• Paris, Ark.: Revitalize a vacant downtown lot into Union Bank Park, creating a vibrant gathering place designed to boost small businesses and strengthen community pride.
• Heber, Calif.: Upgrade communications technology at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to enhance operational readiness and community engagement.
• Milford, Del.: Install new, accessible public restrooms in downtown Milford to enhance the visitor experience, support local businesses and encourage greater use of the Delaware Bayshore Byway.
• Peosta, Iowa: Construct a multi-purpose pavilion with restrooms at Kelly Oaks Park, expanding accessible recreation, education and community gathering opportunities while preserving the park’s natural ecosystem.
• Bonners Ferry, Idaho: Build a safe, engaging playground at North Idaho Classical Academy to promote physical activity, creativity and social connection for students and the broader community.
• Moline, Ill.: Install a Musco Mini-Pitch Soccer System at Riverside Park to expand recreational opportunities for the city’s diverse population.
• Columbia City, Ind.: Upgrade outdated meeting room and auditorium technology with a modern, integrated system to ensure reliable, high-quality functionality for community programs and events.
• Gardner, Kan.: Construct a community basketball court honoring a local mother, creating a dedicated recreational space that promotes fitness, social connection and community pride.
• Taylorsville, Ky.: Create the SCPL Library Makerspace program that empowers artists, entrepreneurs and youth to explore technology and tools that foster creativity and innovation.
• West Monroe, La.: Further enhance a park along the Ouachita River in downtown West Monroe with signage, landscaping, and programming that will help activate an underused area and connect the community to the riverfront.
• Bangor, Maine: Upgrade the Penobscot Theatre Company’s sound system to ensure high-quality productions, revitalize a historic venue and strengthen its role as a cultural and community hub.
• Laurinburg, N.C.: Launch the Library Connection Cruiser to deliver books, technology and programs to rural communities, expanding equitable access to library resources.
• Hickory, N.C.: Modernize the West Hickory Senior Center by replacing its roof and HVAC system to ensure a safe, comfortable space for senior programs and services.
• Keene, N.H.: Establish a mobile outdoor stage to host free downtown performances and events, supporting small businesses and activating public spaces.
• Jefferson, Ore.: Build a welcoming park that honors a beloved resident, Glenny Marlatt, while offering a family-friendly gathering space and rest stop for cyclists visiting Jefferson.
• The Dalles, Ore.: Construct shade canopies at Federal Street Plaza to create a versatile downtown gathering place that encourages year-round community use.
• Johnstown, Pa.: Transform a vacant, blighted property into a community pocket park that provides greenspace, social connection and supports downtown revitalization.
• Coatesville, Pa.: Implement the Future Innovators project to empower underprivileged youth through hands-on STEAM education – including art, technology, filmmaking, and 3D printing – in a space that fosters innovation, workforce development, collaboration and future-ready skills young people need to thrive.
• Dale, Texas: Install a mesh Wi-Fi network and build a historic train-themed pavilion at the Dale Community Center to expand internet access and create a unique public gathering space.
• Mesa, Wash.: Build the Mesa School & Community Garden, a vibrant, multi-use outdoor learning and recreation space that supports education, wellness, environmental stewardship and community connection.
• Two Rivers, Wis.: Install a new ADA-compliant kayak launch and paddle ramp on the West River to make recreational paddling fully accessible to all residents and visitors.
• Madison, W.Va.: Establish a community-driven farmers market and greenhouse at Market on Main in Madison that serves as an education hub promoting healthy food access, local agriculture and sustainable growing practices.
• Huntington, W.Va.: Create an inclusive Sensory Garden at the Huntington Children’s Museum that engages children of all abilities with sensory-rich plant experiences, playful sound features and a mobility-friendly design.

Apply for Hometown Grants

Any town in the U.S. or Puerto Rico with a population of less than 50,000 can apply for Hometown Grants by visiting www.t-mobile.com/hometowngrants.

To select recipients, T-Mobile teams up with Main Street America, a nonprofit organization that works to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies and improve quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation. Grant applications are reviewed based on their level of detail, community impact, feasibility and other considerations.

“For the past four years, the T-Mobile Hometown Grants program has demonstrated how sustained, place-based investment can catalyze transformative outcomes in small towns,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO of Main Street America. “Communities across the country continue to show what is possible when local vision is met with meaningful partnership, and we are proud to support their leadership as they bring long-term, community-driven change to life.”

T-Mobile’s Commitment to Small Towns

As America’s Best Network, T-Mobile is all about keeping small towns and rural areas connected — not just through coverage, but through meaningful investments that make a difference. From Hometown Grants to Project 10Million, the Un-carrier is fueling growth in places that need it most.

T-Mobile Home Internet, T-Mobile Business Internet and T-Mobile Fiber also bring broadband to small towns, delivering fast and reliable broadband options to rural communities, while T-Satellite with Starlink connects people even in the hardest-to-reach places, keeping them connected nearly everywhere they can see the sky.

Together with programs like Friday Night 5G Lights, these initiatives show the scale of T-Mobile’s commitment to connecting people, powering small towns and helping communities of every size thrive.

To see how Hometown Grants are creating change, visit here.

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About Main Street America
Main Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country.

For more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach™ framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center® in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $115.27 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 345,801 buildings, create 815,849 new jobs, and start 181,647 new businesses in over 2,000 communities. Learn more about Main Street America here.

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About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As the supercharged Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is powered by an award-winning 5G network that connects more people, in more places, than ever before. With T-Mobile’s unique value proposition of best network, best value and best experiences, the Un-carrier is redefining connectivity and fueling competition while continuing to drive the next wave of innovation in wireless and beyond. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information, visit https://www.t-mobile.com.

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BETHESDA, Md., December 15, 2025 /3BL/ – Tandem Global, a leading NGO working at the intersection of business, climate, water and nature, released it’s 2025 Trends Report, which examines how the private sector is responding to the nature crisis, highlighting key trends and opportunities in corporate engagement with nature.

The Report was developed from extensive research, a survey of Tandem Global members, and decades of working at the intersection of business and nature. The insights and information gathered were synthesized to identify key opportunities for businesses to strengthen their engagement with nature and biodiversity. These findings informed the development of practical recommendations designed to support companies in adopting nature-positive strategies, align with emerging policy frameworks, and enhance meaningful biodiversity outcomes.

Key opportunities for corporate engagement with nature include:

• Accelerate nature action through collaboration (peers, cross-industry) and learning from others challenges and successes of early adopters and leaders.
• Proactively evaluate the ability to meet emerging requirements in other regions like Europe to anticipate future policy shifts, reduce potential compliance risks, and become a leader within your market.
• Integrate nature and biodiversity with other sustainability priorities such as climate, water, and community engagement. In doing so, deliver co-benefits across multiple sustainability goals to increase leadership buy-in and reduce competition among sustainability topics.
• Align actions and commitments/targets to a company’s nature-related impacts and risks. If commitments/targets relate to climate or water, consider how nature and biodiversity action can support them.
• Identify and integrate monitoring technologies and tools that capture metrics to communicate the ROI and benefits of a project and feed into commitments and targets set, while limiting potential externalities these technologies may introduce.

“Even as environmental degradation accelerates, deregulation, particularly in the U.S., has increased, making the private sector’s role in reversing nature loss more critical than ever,” said Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Tandem Global. “Across our work with more than 100 corporations around the world, we see companies advancing nature-positive action because they recognize it is essential to their long-term resilience and responsibility.”

Read the full report here.

About Tandem Global

Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its 100+ member organizations, Tandem Global works to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. Tandem Global connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.