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ATLANTA, July 2, 2025, /3BL/ – As part of their ongoing efforts to support those in need, Zoom Cares, the social impact arm of Zoom, announced $225,000 in grant funding to CARE, one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations.

The need for humanitarian assistance has never been greater. The United Nations predicts that in 2025, 305 million people will need aid – the highest number in more than 50 years. CARE works in over 100 countries to support communities facing extreme poverty, natural disasters, conflicts, and humanitarian crises. In 2024, CARE reached over 50 million people with critical aid, including food, shelter, clean water, and medical supplies. CARE is often among the first to respond to disasters, helping people rebuild their lives when they need it most.

“This is one of the most challenging times in recent history for humanitarian organizations, with many facing critical funding shortfalls. As the need for help grows, corporate support is more important than ever. Support from partners like Zoom Cares is crucial – it means more people in crisis can receive the life-saving assistance they urgently need. We’re deeply grateful for their commitment.” said Deepmala Mahla, Chief Humanitarian Officer at CARE.

Read more about the Zoom and CARE’s new partnership here.

For media inquiries, please email usa.media@care.org

• New investments span regenerative agriculture, inclusive financing, and circular packaging ambitions through innovative technology.
• Investments reflect the company’s three-pronged approach across direct investments, fund investments, and technical assistance to help support bold initiatives.
• Sustainable Futures focus on circularity, community, and climate aligns with company’s Vision 2030 Sustainability strategy and aims to help people and the planet thrive.

CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced a new wave of impact-first investments from its Sustainable Futures Impact Investment platform, aiming to further advance scalable, high-impact solutions at the nexus of climate, community, and circularity. These efforts reflect the company’s sharpened focus on catalyzing innovation aligned with its Snacking Made Right sustainability strategy and Vision 2030 ambitions.

The company continues to employ a three-pronged investment approach: direct investments, fund investments, and technical assistance, all designed to help scale promising solutions that we believe can generate measurable impact.

Direct Investments

New additions to the Sustainable Futures portfolio include:

• eAgronom, an ag-tech company supporting the transition to regenerative agriculture by helping farmers improve soil health, reduce carbon emissions and enhance financial resilience through sustainable practices. With over 1 million hectares already under more sustainable farming practice through its support, eAgronom’s platform provides a broad set of capabilities covering on-the-ground assistance, technology and financial access, while helping to strengthen farmers’ ability to adapt to climate-related challenges.
• ZIRO, a fintech startup aiming to provide small merchants with affordable inventory financing, helping them to increase sales, better maintain consistent stock levels, and build financial stability. With a projected reach of approximately 100,000 small merchants over the next three years, Ziro is working to help level the playing field by helping small businesses have the financial tools they require to grow more sustainably.
• Pack2Earth, an advanced materials company supporting the company in its ambition to replace approximately 60,000 metric tons of plastic packaging with its home compostable material by 2028. Pack2Earth’s bio-based materials aim to offer more sustainable alternatives to single-used plastics, including flexible plastics.

Fund Investments

Mondelēz International continues to support impact funds that align with the company’s goal to catalyze positive change at scale and across geographies:

• The company is part of an established coalition of global corporations and development finance institutions that supported the launch of Circulate Capital’s Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Ocean Fund in May 2023, underscoring a shared goal to back local innovators tackling plastic waste across Latin America through scalable, impactful solutions.
• In 2024, Mondelēz International’s investment in Circulate Capital Ocean Fund helped contribute to circulating or avoiding over 7,600 tonnes of plastic, reducing more than 10,700 tonnes of GHG emissions, and creating over 34,900 tonnes in recycling infrastructure capacity across South East Asia and India.

Technical Assistance

MDLZ also provides capacity-building support to early-stage ventures with Sustainable Futures investments aiming to validate their novel technologies through larger-scale pilots and rigorous scientific approaches. With SAM-DIMENSION GmbH the company built out a multi-year pilot that demonstrated the value of the innovative technology in a real large-scale situation and follows clear protocols and methods that help to quantify the positive impact.

“Sustainability is embedded as the fourth strategic pillar of Mondelēz International’s growth strategy,” said Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer. “These Sustainable Futures investments are part of our company’s investments in new, scalable solutions that we believe can help address key challenges and in turn help create long-term business resilience while contributing to a thriving future for people and planet.”

About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar and Tate’s Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America and World Indices, formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on X at x.com/MDLZ.

Contacts:
Maggie McKerr
1-847-943-5678
news@mdlz.com

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May 28 was World Hunger Day, an observance supporting efforts to address food insecurity around the world.  Feeding communities is foundational to the way Yum! Serves Up Good everyday – as a matter of fact, Yum! has donated more than 215 million pounds of food to those in need since 1992 through efforts such as Harvest. 

KFC South Africa’s Add Hope program is one example of how our brands and markets are making an impact in their communities.  Statistically, one in four South African children experience severe food poverty, placing them at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. KFC’s goal is to help feed these children so that they may have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.  Since launching 16 years ago, the Add Hope program has provided meals for 1.2 million children in South Africa, collecting over $66 million through guest donations and sales, averaging more than 133,000 meals served daily to children in need. 

Read more about how this team is tackling world hunger, one guest check at a time. https://lnkd.in/ePjGKWwZ

In the latest blog, Cascale’s Senior Director of the Decarbonization Program, Joyce Tsoi shares how the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) is driving collective action at scale and underscores the urgent need to support manufacturers scale up their ambitions to decarbonize. She highlights Cascale’s commitment to scaling MCAP globally — empowering manufacturers to accelerate their decarbonization journeys and take swift, impactful climate action.

Read the full blog, titled: With MCAP, Manufacturers Get a Boost in CO2 Reduction Potential 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Texas’ McKinney Independent School District (MISD) today announced that it has selected DreamBox Math by Discovery Education, an adaptive and engaging edtech solution, to support math instruction in grades K-5. An innovative online math program that supports core instruction in the classroom or at home, DreamBox Math is independently proven by several third-party research organizations to increase math achievement. Discovery Education is the creator of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world.  

MISD is located in Collin County, Texas, and primarily serves students in the city of McKinney and in parts of New Hope, Allen, Fairview, Princeton, and Lowry Crossing. MISD currently enrolls more than 24,500 students in 20 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, two alternative campuses, and one early childhood education center. MISD has a long-standing reputation for educational excellence, and the district is continually recognized at both the state and national levels.

To continue MISD’s tradition of academic excellence and to meet the goal of ensuring all students’ access to a curriculum that addresses the needs of all learners and promotes student achievement and growth, district leaders sought an interactive, adaptive math resource. Following a careful review of potential solutions, MISD selected DreamBox Math by Discovery Education.

Updated earlier this year with a host of improvements that empower teachers to create even more personalized learning experiences, DreamBox Math by Discovery Education adapts dynamically to the learner, providing tailored instruction within a highly engaging, gamified learning environment. DreamBox Math lessons are available in both English and Spanish and align to math standards in Texas.

Along with actionable reporting and tools that empower differentiation for all learners, DreamBox Math offers teachers content-specific professional learning and provides administrators critical insights into student progress. With DreamBox Math, every student is empowered to independently engage in interactive problem solving so they can develop conceptual understanding, apply a variety of strategies, and gain competence and confidence in mathematical reasoning and skills.

“At MISD, we believe in the need for meaningful mathematical literacy. Math literacy empowers students to use math reasoning skills and habits of mind they develop to help support them in all areas of life,” said Sharon Sovereign, Elementary Math Coordinator. “This literacy is based on two areas: procedural, or the mathematical procedures which promote efficiency and accuracy; and conceptual, which is a students’ understanding of the ideas of how and why math works. DreamBox Math supports student understanding of both areas, and we are excited to see it integrated into classroom instruction.”

DreamBox Math will be used alongside Discovery Education’s Social Studies Techbook, and Experience solutions that are already integrated into instruction in MISD classrooms.

MISD educators using DreamBox Math will receive dedicated professional development  from Discovery Education’s team of professional learning experts. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment. Through Discovery Education’s interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for integrating their new digital resources into instruction. Effective professional learning increases student engagement and supports the continued academic development of all students.   

In addition, all educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Educator Network. A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration.

“Discovery Education is proud to deepen its long-term relationship with McKinney ISD,” said Jamie Long, Discovery Education’s Educational Partnerships Manager. “McKinney ISD has long been at the forefront of efforts to enhance teaching and learning through the thoughtful application of innovative technologies, and Discovery Education is excited to be continue to support their efforts.”

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, PreK-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contact
Stephen Wakefield
Discovery Education
Phone: 202-316-6615 
Email: swakefield@discoveryed.com

Cummins

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), is pleased to announce the launch of its new turbocharger designed specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE). This advancement in turbocharging technology marks a significant milestone for heavy-duty commercial on-highway applications in Europe. Cummins Components and Software (CCS), part of Cummins’ Components business segment, has secured a contract to supply H2 ICE turbochargers to a major European OEM, showcasing its leadership in hydrogen innovation.

The H2 ICE turbocharger meets the industry’s growing demand for efficient and sustainable solutions, supporting the transition to low-emission transportation. It is specifically designed to power the first hydrogen internal combustion engine for heavy-duty on-highway applications in the European market.

Pioneering innovation to support global decarbonization efforts

The integration of the H2ICE turbocharger into hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles reinforces Cummins’ commitment to delivering sustainable and cost-effective solutions for decarbonizing transportation.

H2 ICE engine technology has been classified as zero-emission by the European Union (EU) and represents a promising bridge solution for reducing emissions. H2ICE engine platforms also comply with the upcoming Euro VII emission standards, demonstrating the potential of hydrogen as a viable alternative in the journey toward global decarbonization.

Innovation leadership in turbocharging technologies

The Cummins H2 ICE variable geometry turbocharger has been meticulously engineered to meet the unique requirements of hydrogen engines. With bespoke aerodynamics and advanced prognostics, the turbocharger optimizes performance under the challenging conditions presented by hydrogen combustion. The product is a cornerstone of Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy, which aims to achieve decarbonization by working with partners across industries to develop cutting-edge, sustainable technologies.

Key Features of the CCS H2 ICE Turbocharger:

• Bespoke aerodynamics designed for hydrogen combustion
• Advanced prognostics to enhance performance and reliability
• Compliance with Euro VII emission standards, aligning with the European Union’s environmental goals

Challenges and Successes

During the development of the turbocharger, Cummins overcame significant challenges posed by the use of hydrogen as a fuel. These included adapting aerodynamics to address varying lambda requirements, managing the increased water production resulting from hydrogen combustion, and mitigating the metallurgical impacts of hydrogen use. Despite these hurdles, Cummins has successfully delivered a reliable and high-performance turbocharger for hydrogen powered heavy-duty on-highway truck engines.

To know more about Cummins’ turbocharging technology and innovations, please visit Turbochargers | Cummins Inc. 

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments – Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products.

The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, electrified power systems with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and electric power technologies and hydrogen production technologies.

Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 69,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024. See how Cummins is leading your world toward a future of smarter, cleaner power at www.cummins.com.

Media Contact

Melinda Koski
External Communications Director
317.476.3293
Email

From being “the saw guy” at our CertainTeed Architectural plant in Norcross, GA to a mechanical engineer at our CertainTeed Gypsum facility in Palatka, FL six years later, Jose Ramirez found his place at Saint-Gobain!

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 160 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

About Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry presents opportunities for success. Saint-Gobain North America’s Success in the Making series features the stories of team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Watch the full Success in the Making series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024 
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 

Cascale was deeply appreciative of ZDHC for recently having Carolina van Loenen, director of stakeholder engagement at Cascale, participate in ZDHC’s Convention Week event in Amsterdam. Celebrating a decade of ZDHC’s transformative progress in the industry, the event featured a week of sector-focused meetings, cross-industry collaboration, and technical deep dives. It brought together global changemakers to share insights on how to shape the future of responsible production and sustainable chemical management.

Van Loenen joined a panel to discuss how sustainability initiatives can better align, reduce duplication, and improve outcomes for suppliers, brands, and the planet. The panel was moderated by Janne Koopmans, collaborations director at ZDHC Foundation, and included Carolin Franitza, stakeholder manager at OEKO-TEX, Francesca Rulli, co-founder at Ympact, and Maria Pulido, global advisor, sustainable trade stakeholders and partnerships at Amfori.

Van Loenen emphasized the need to move beyond fragmented efforts, noting that some manufacturers undergo as many as 200 audits a year, an overwhelming challenge which can hinder real progress. Reflecting Cascale’s mandate to foster pre-competitive collaboration, she reiterated that most environmental and social challenges — such as factory emissions or excessive overtime — cannot be solved by one brand alone. Van Loenen noted that when competitors align on shared expectations, data systems, and improvement frameworks, it helps create a level playing field and clearer market signals for suppliers.

She shared that insufficient cooperation among numerous sustainability initiatives in the apparel and textile industry has slowed progress, leading to duplicative, overlapping, isolated, and at times contradictory audit and improvement programmes, resulting in fragmentation and suboptimal outcomes.

Highlighting the importance of collaboration and partnerships, a value proposition for Cascale members, Van Loenen delved into some real-life examples of collaboration in action, including a recent grant-funded pilot project with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) and ZDHC. Developed under the umbrella of the apparel alliance program, the Factory Improvement Journey can help brands and supply chain partners clarify how different environmental programmes such as the Higg FEM, Supplier to Zero and Aii Clean by Design can optimize the use of existing tools without duplicating efforts. She shared how the project supported alignment by creating a Data Matrix, which mapped key data points across the three programmes – a first step toward a more open and interoperable data model, reducing audit fatigue, making environmental due diligence more efficient, and thereby consolidating sustainability programmes. She invited other sustainability assessment tools and improvement programs to join the initiative and industry stakeholders to join existing endorsers of the publicly available guidance.

Van Loenen’s concluding remarks reiterated the urgent need for collective action to achieve meaningful progress. She highlighted the importance of amplifying supplier voices, fostering industry alignment, and true collaboration to accelerate collective action to address complex issues facing the industry. She urged like-minded multistakeholder initiatives to take bold action on data sharing as well as companies to leverage the extensive data insights of tools such as Cascale’s Higg Index suite of tools, and The Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI). These tools offer actionable insights and are designed to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance both environmental and social performance, ultimately contributing to more resilient supply chains.

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

The global middle class is growing — and the next billion consumers will shape the next decade of markets, movements, and innovation. This session dives into who they are, where they live, how old they are, and what they’re spending on. From generational shifts to geographic trends, we’ll explore the data driving demand and what it means for inclusive growth worldwide.

Speakers include:

• Michelle Meyer, Head, chief economist, Mastercard Economics Institute
• Dr. Wolfgang Fengler, Chief executive officer, World Data Lab

To view all the 2025 Summit sessions, visit the page here.

About the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world. The Center leverages Mastercard’s core assets and competencies, including data insights, expertise, and technology, while administering the philanthropic Mastercard Impact Fund, to produce independent research, scale global programs and empower a community of thinkers, leaders and doers on the front lines of inclusive growth. For more information and to receive its latest insights, follow the Center on LinkedIn and subscribe to its newsletter.

Follow along the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth’s journey to advance equitable and sustainable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world

At Chemours’ DeLisle manufacturing site in Mississippi, over 50 children and grandchildren of employees recently participated in the annual Kids Day — an immersive experience designed to ignite curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The event featured interactive experiments, site tours, and engaging demonstrations that brought the science of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) to life.

As the world’s largest producer of TiO₂, Chemours’ Titanium Technologies business plays a vital role in delivering the bright, durable, and efficient materials used in coatings, plastics, and laminates. At DeLisle, employees proudly showcased how Ti-Pure™ TiO₂ is made and how it contributes to everyday products— from architectural coatings to furniture and footwear.

“DeLisle Kids Day is one of the many ways we show our commitment to the DeLisle and Pass Christian communities, and appreciation for the families of our employees,” said Robert Mills, DeLisle Environmental Health and Safety Consultant. “It’s important for the next generation to see how science and innovation come together at our site—and to understand the pride we take in the work we do.”

The event also highlights Chemours’ commitment to environmental stewardship and education. The DeLisle site is home to approximately 1,000 acres of Certified Wildlife Habitat and the local team actively supports local science fairs, robotics programs, and teacher development initiatives.

With a flexible manufacturing footprint and a nearly century-long legacy of innovation, Chemours’ Ti-Pure™ TiO₂ is trusted by customers around the globe. By combining quality product, reliable supply, and expert service, Chemours Titanium Technologies team helps partners navigate evolving market needs while delivering the consistency and performance they expect.