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SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that its Board of Directors appointed Christopher Young to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Young will serve on the HR and Compensation Committee.

“We welcome Chris to the Qualcomm Board of Directors and are confident that his strategic vision and deep industry expertise will be invaluable to Qualcomm as we continue to innovate with our technology and drive diversification of our business,” said Mark McLaughlin, Chair of the Board.

Most recently, Mr. Young served as Executive Vice President of Business Development, Strategy, and Ventures at Microsoft Corporation, a position he held since 2020. Prior to this role, Mr. Young was the CEO of McAfee, LLC from 2017 to 2020 and held senior leadership positions at Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems, and VMware, Inc. His career also includes significant contributions to EMC Corporation, AOL, Inc. and other technology companies. 

Mr. Young currently serves on the board of directors of American Express and has previously served on the boards of Snap Inc and Rapid7. Mr. Young has also served on the President’s National Security and Telecommunications Advisory Committee and is a former Trustee of Princeton University.

Mr. Young holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BA in Public Policy from Princeton University. 

About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon^® platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing™ products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress. 

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated. 

Originally published on 3M News Center

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) announced the recipients in the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. As part of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network, the Alumni Grants Program supports past participants of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist).

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network is comprised of former 3M Young Scientist Challenge participants, ranging from middle school to PhD candidates, and individuals pursuing full-time careers. Alumni collaborate in networking events, collaborate in a scientific community, and cheer on the next generation of young scientists.

As part of the Alumni Network, former finalists are eligible to apply for continued support through the annual Grant Awards. The Grant Awards provide additional funding for current Alumni projects such as continuation of their original entry project, a new innovation that improves upon the world with STEM, or promoting science in their community and creating the next generation of young scientists.

The 2025 Alumni Grants Program recipients are listed below by category and including their 3M Young Scientist Challenge participation year:

Continuation of 3M Young Scientist Challenge Project

• Sean Jiang, Baltimore, Maryland, Infosound – A Novel Navigation Device Powered by AI and Depth-Sensing Technology for the Blind, 2023
• Aakash Manaswi, Orlando, Florida, Evaluating the Efficacy of Novel Carbon Dioxide Spray and Pesticides Using a Convolutional Neural Network for Varroa Mite Treatment in Honeybee Colonies, 2024

This grant supports Alumni who are interested in continuing to progress or evolve the project they originally developed during the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Each winner in this funding category receives $5,000.

New Idea to Improve the World

• Viraj Pandey, San Jose, CA, A Novel Triad for Clean Energy: Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation Using Graphene Quantum Dots, Titanium Dioxide, and Sunlight, 2020
• Moitri Santra, Oviedo, Florida, Development of a Microneedle Patch Sensor for Detecting Oxytetracycline in Citrus Root Tissues, 2021

Scientists are always exploring new ideas, and this category of funding is available to Alumni to support projects that are different from their original 3M Young Scientist Challenge innovation but have the goal of helping improve the world. Each winner in this funding category receives $2,500.

Science in Your Community

• Anish Kosaraju, Saratoga, California, VeriCare, 2023
• Veda Murthy, Fairfax, Virginia, Vishnu Murthy Foundation Science in Your Community, 2021
• Amritha Praveen, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Amethyst Changemakers- Bridging Abilities in STEM, 2023
• Daniel Thomas, Colleyville, Texas, Mwalimu (Swahili for Teacher), 2022
• Harini Venkatesh, Brentwood, New Hampshire, STEMpower!, 2022

3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni are wonderful advocates for STEM in their communities. Funding can be used to support Alumni initiatives, such as community enrichment opportunities, school events, or community activation projects that help support the next generation of young scientists. Each winner in this area of funding receives $2,000.

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge showcases the power of middle school minds to change the world. The Alumni Grant Program offers past Young Scientist Challenge participants new opportunities to follow their curiosity,” said Torie Clarke, 3M’s executive vice president and chief public affairs officer. “I’m proud of 3M’s support for this program. Congratulations to each of this year’s recipients!”

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for a mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” America’s Top Young Scientists have gone on to give TED Talks, file patents, found nonprofits, make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and exhibit at the White House Science Fair. These young innovators have also been named TIME Magazine’s first Kid of the Year, featured in The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider, and appeared on national television programs such as Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. All previous 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalists who are part of the Alumni Network were eligible to apply for an Alumni Grant.

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge demonstrates what can happen when students apply what is learned in the classroom to the world around them,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of marketing and corporate partnerships at Discovery Education. “These alumni are exemplars of cultivating curiosity to make the world a better place and we are excited that they are able to continue their work. Congratulations!”

To learn more about the Alumni Grants Program, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and to find supporting resources, visit YoungScientistLab.com.

As a global fragrance leader, Bath & Body Works takes pride in crafting high quality products with ingredients that customers can trust. The brand also is committed to helping protect the environment, enhance livelihoods and build resilience of farmers and communities across its supply chain. A key part of how Bath & Body Works’ advances this commitment is through its partnership with Givaudan to support Madagascan vanilla farmers.

Vanilla is in many of Bath & Body Works’ most loved fragrances and is a priority ingredient for the brand when it comes to sustainable sourcing. Madagascar is the largest source of natural vanilla for Bath & Body Works and provides the majority of the world’s Vanilla Planifolia species. The country is rich in biodiversity, but the impacts of natural catastrophes, such as droughts, and economic conditions pose a risk to vanilla farmers.

In 2024, Bath & Body Works completed the first full year of its social impact partnership with the Givaudan Foundation. The two organizations came together to help improve living conditions of Madagascan vanilla farmers and contribute to the preservation of their natural resources with a goal of subsidizing 3,000 cookstoves over three years for farming households.

In the first full year of the partnership, with funding from the Bath & Body Works Foundation, 1,000 Madagascan-produced, energy-efficient cookstoves were distributed across 15 villages in the Sava region where most of the natural vanilla used in the brand’s products originates. The stoves save money and time spent collecting firewood while reducing smoke exposure from open cook fires.

“Since I started using the improved [wood-burning] stove, I feel like I’m using a charcoal stove because it produces much less smoke than the traditional wood stoves I’ve used before,” says Marinera Rasoa, Sava region resident, vanilla farmer and cookstove recipient. “Additionally, I no longer need to buy wood or cut down trees for cooking, as I can simply use small pieces of wood that have fallen to the ground.”

The partnership is also supporting the recruitment and training of local community members to serve as resellers of the stoves, creating jobs and additional income sources throughout the region.

“2024 was a pivotal year for our company — defined by action and impact,” says Jeff King, Group Vice President, Head of ESG. “We are part of a larger ecosystem and to make the greatest difference, we seek to partner with others beyond our walls. Our work with Givaudan is imperative to boosting the local communities that play a role in the products we provide to our customers.”

To learn more about Bath & Body Works’ continued commitment to sustainability and social impact, read the 2024 Sustainability and Impact report on bbwinc.com.

As the world celebrates Global Day of Parents (June 1), Gildan honours those employees who play parental roles, juggling responsibilities towards their families while simultaneously bringing passion to their work. To support parents with this endeavour and ensure the well-being of both employees and their families, the Company invests in multiple initiatives, such as offering support to first-time mothers, providing free health check-ups for employees and families at some facilities, and offering hybrid work policies at certain locations.

See some of these initiatives in action by meeting a couple at Gildan – Diana Florentino, Manager of Fabric Innovation, and Carlos Caceres, Senior Manager of Quality Assurance Operations – who share their experience of balancing parenthood with their life at Gildan in Honduras.

Can you tell us more about your work and respective roles at Gildan?

Diana: As the Fabric Innovation Manager, I’m responsible for leading the development and implementation of new fabric technologies and materials that align with the Company’s design, sustainability, and performance goals. My role involves researching and identifying emerging textile trends, collaborating with suppliers, and working closely with design and production teams to ensure the successful integration of innovative fabrics into our products. Additionally, I support the Circularity area of focus as part of Gildan’s Next Generation ESG strategy.

Carlos: Continuous improvement is part of our DNA at Gildan, and that is exactly what my role stands for. As the Senior Manager of Quality Assurance Operations, I am responsible for leading Quality Assurance teams across several Company facilities to ensure that our products and processes meet the required standards and we deliver fabric with the expected quality performance. Moreover, my role challenges me to constantly assess our performance, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvements in our production systems.

What do you love most about being a parent?

Diana: For me, being a parent is all about the little things – I relish those moments when I’ve done something to bring happiness to my children.

Carlos: My favourite part about being a parent is to be there for my children through thick and thin, supporting them with their dreams and goals, and helping them become the best versions of themselves.

What has your experience been like balancing a full-time job at Gildan and being a parent?

Diana: There’s a famous saying – “it takes a village to raise a child” – and this is exactly what I have experienced. In addition to our close family and friends, Gildan too, has become a part of our village over time. Since the very beginning of my parenthood journey, my direct supervisors have always supported me in prioritizing my family, offering me flexibility in times of need and allowing me to be with my children during the most important moments.

Carlos: Balancing work and parenthood has never been a 50-50 endeavor – for me, it has always meant giving a hundred percent of my effort towards both responsibilities, and Gildan creates exactly the kind of environment which allows me to prioritize both. The Company supports parents in their parenting journeys through different means and activities, such as organizing health fairs, which offer free medical services from healthcare professionals in gynecology, pediatrics, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and dentistry, and hosting the Gildan Family Day, where employees and their families come together to participate in recreational and educational activities. In fact, a lot of my children’s school supplies come from the Company’s Back-to-School kits, and my son specifically loves the lunchboxes!

What is your children’s general perception of your work and Gildan?

Diana: Recently, we had the opportunity to take our son to Gildan Family Day in Honduras, and he was thrilled to see his mom and dad’s workplace and meet all our colleagues. Even at such as young age, he understood the importance of our work and his pride in mom and dad was clearly visible on his face.

Carlos: Indeed, I see my children’s pride in our hard work even at home. On mornings when I don’t find my badge, I always know that I can find it pinned on my son’s clothes. He is also always enthusiastic to put on my headset and sit at my desk on the weekends, pretending to be in a meeting. I take immense comfort in these little acts of his, knowing that we are setting good examples of what it means to work hard and be present parents.

What’s your advice to other parents when it comes to balancing work and family?

Diana: My advice to parents is to bring your best self to work and home. Continue to empower yourself at work, while communicating openly with your supervisors and peers, because when you do so, you can attain the peace of mind necessary to spend quality time with your children.

Carlos: It also helps to work at a Company whose values I resonate with. For instance, the motto “quality and safety is always first,” something I live by at work, is also something I teach my children. So, my advice for parents is to stay true to your values in both your personal and professional life, because this is ultimately what your children learn.

 

To learn more about how Gildan prioritizes the well-being of its people, click here.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the appointment of Catherine Dunlop as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. With the goal of increasing career awareness and preparation for post-secondary success, the Discovery Education Corporate Partnerships business bridges industries and classrooms to bring real-world education into classroom instruction.

Catherine Dunlop is an accomplished growth and partnerships leader with more than 25 years of experience building high-performing teams and driving revenue across mission-driven and technology-focused organizations. In her new role, Dunlop designs and implements strategies connecting PreK-12 education and the public/private sector, forging connections with corporate and community partners that infuse real-world content into school curricula. Together with her colleagues, Dunlop is nurturing curiosity in classrooms around the world through cutting-edge technology solutions and immersive, hands-on experiences focused on critical topics such as workforce readiness, STEM, environmental education, financial literacy, and more.

“I am thrilled to have Catherine join the Discovery Education team,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education. “Her deep passion for leadership and collaboration, as well as her intense focus on developing people, fostering alignment, and driving meaningful results, will fuel Discovery Education’s ongoing efforts to inspire student curiosity and drive student success.”

Prior to joining Discovery Education, Dunlop held leadership positions at Bonterra and Network for Good, creators of tech solutions supporting non-profit fundraising and engagement. At both organizations, she built meaningful partnerships across the philanthropic sector driving growth and impact. In addition, Dunlop has led strategic partnerships with companies including Walmart, Google, Facebook, and Patagonia, helping to advance their philanthropic goals.

“I’m truly excited to join the talented Discovery Education team in this new role,” said Dunlop. “In collaboration with strategic partners, Discovery Education is ensuring access to high-quality educational resources for all students while addressing the relevant topics impacting today’s classrooms, communities, and the workforce. I look forward to helping Discovery Education create even more opportunities for today’s learners to make the real-world connections that will help them thrive now and in the future.”

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 X, 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 
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Discovery Education
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com

In a world where attention is a precious commodity, capturing the hearts and minds of an audience has never been more challenging or more critical. As social feeds flood with headlines, causes, and calls to action, even the most urgent messages can get buried in the scroll. For organizations committed to social impact, the question isn’t just what you stand for, but how you get people to stop, listen, and act.

That’s exactly the topic explored in a recent episode of the RENEWables podcast featuring Eric Ressler, founder and creative director of Cosmic, a creative agency focused on empowering mission-driven organizations to rise above the noise.

A Podcast for the Impact-Driven Age
In this episode, Ressler shares his belief that strong brand strategy and compelling digital experiences aren’t optional for today’s change-makers—they’re essential. While many nonprofits and advocacy organizations still treat branding as secondary, Ressler argues that in the age of information overload, your visual identity, messaging, and online presence may be the most powerful tools you have.

And it’s not just about looking polished. It’s about making sure your message resonates, your mission is clearly understood, and your audience feels inspired to engage. When attention spans are short and distractions are endless, the organizations that communicate clearly and authentically are the ones that make the biggest impact.

“If we want to compete in the digital space where attention is limited, we need to meet people where they are—with a message that breaks through.” — Eric Ressler

Why This Matters More Than Ever
While the episode focuses on storytelling and branding, its underlying relevance is hard to miss. Across the globe, nonprofits are navigating tighter budgets, donor fatigue, and increased competition for engagement. At the same time, they’re being asked to respond to complex issues like climate change, equity, education and mental health with speed and scale.

In this context, effective communication isn’t a luxury, it’s a strategic necessity.

Cosmic’s work bridges this gap by helping social impact organizations clarify their theory of change, craft purposeful content, and create experiences that connect emotionally and visually. It’s a holistic approach to brand-building that doesn’t just support the mission—it amplifies it.

Listen & Learn
If you’re leading, supporting, or partnering with a mission-driven organization, this episode is a must-listen. Whether you’re a marketer looking for sharper messaging, a nonprofit executive rethinking your outreach, or simply someone who believes in the power of good design for good causes—Eric Ressler’s insights offer fresh perspective and practical takeaways.

Tune in to RENEWables Podcast Episode #59 featuring Eric Ressler here: https://biostarrenewables.com/resource-library/renewables-59-empowering-social-impact-organizations-to-catalyze-real-world-change/

Don’t just share your message. Make it matter.
Learn how to harness the full potential of your brand to create lasting social impact—one digital interaction at a time.

We are thrilled to report that Workiva was named a “leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide ESG Reporting and Compliance Management Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment!

The IDC MarketScape noted the following strengths for Workiva:

Integrated reporting 

“The Workiva platform seamlessly connects sustainability metrics with financial data, providing a holistic view of performance and helping organizations align their sustainability efforts with financial reporting for more comprehensive decision-making“

Comprehensive sustainability reporting

“The Workiva platform integrates automated data collection, framework alignment, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. This enables organizations to seamlessly comply with global ESG regulations and standards, including the CSRD, GRI, TCFD, and others, while maintaining data accuracy and consistency across multiple reporting frameworks.”

In-platform XBRL® tagging

“Workiva is one of the few vendors offering in-platform XBRL tagging. The platform provides standardized, machine-readable tags for ESG data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across reports.”

Audit capabilities

“With a foundation in compliance management, the Workiva platform has robust audit capabilities built in. The platform ensures full auditability, tracking changes, approvals, and historical data to maintain transparency and accountability throughout the ESG reporting process.”

Criteria Evaluated in the IDC MarketScape evaluation 

The evaluation, authored by IDC’s veteran analyst Amy Cravens, leverages her deep expertise in ESG reporting, sustainability management, and governance, risk, and compliance.

This IDC MarketScape report noted, “In evaluating ESG reporting software, factors that should be evaluated include:

• “Data management, data verification, and data auditability: As companies face increasing regulatory scrutiny and stakeholder demands for transparency, having a single, unified system to collect and manage ESG data helps eliminate errors, duplication, and gaps in reporting. Reported metrics will need to be “data backed” and reported in a transparent, traceable, and auditable format.”
• “Dashboards and workflows: ESG reporting is becoming an increasingly dynamic process, requiring more frequent review of data and progress with the insight and input of multiple personas across the organization.”
• “AI and automation: AI solutions are emerging that will automate aspects of ESG reporting by streamlining data collection, analysis, and reporting. AI-powered tools can automatically gather and process vast amounts of ESG data from various sources, reducing the time spent on manual data entry and minimizing human error.”

We invite you to explore the IDC MarketScape excerpt. If you’d like to see the Workiva platform in action, please join us for a live demo.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Can you describe your journey to becoming a Senior Security Engineer and what inspired you to choose this career path? 

My journey into cybersecurity has been an exciting one. I started my career over a decade ago, focusing initially on infrastructure monitoring, application monitoring, and other related areas. In those early years, I developed a strong foundation in managing and maintaining critical IT systems. As I learned more about the growing risks in the digital world, I found myself drawn to cybersecurity. The idea of protecting systems and data from evolving threats fascinated me. Over the years, I transitioned from monitoring to protecting, working hands-on with evolving threats and building defenses.

Today, as a Senior Security Engineer at GoDaddy, I focus on building and fine-tuning threat detection strategies to protect our environment. What continues to inspire me is the dynamic nature of this field—there’s always something new to learn, and the work we do directly contributes to keeping organizations secure.

Can you share a memorable experience that reflects a value of our company?

One experience that stands out was when our team was working on building a comprehensive Detection Library and a Data Dictionary from scratch. It was a huge challenge, but we believed in “Owning Outcomes” and “Building Value” for the organization.

We worked together across teams—Detections, Monitoring, IR, CTI, and SOC analysts—to create over 1,100+ detections that improved our security posture. There were tight deadlines and technical hurdles, but we stayed committed, constantly sharing ideas, and helping each other out. This collaboration was a great example of “Joining Forces” and “Working Courageously”, because we weren’t afraid to try new approaches. Looking back, the success of that project made me realize how passionate and driven our teams are. It truly embodied the spirit of GoDaddy’s values.

I definitely can’t take all the credit for this. It was a complete team effort, and I was lucky to work alongside some amazing colleagues.

What makes GoDaddy different than any other company in India?

For me, what makes GoDaddy stand out is its culture of ownership and collaboration. Every individual here is encouraged to take responsibility for their work and make meaningful contributions. At the same time, there’s a strong sense of teamwork.

People are always willing to help each other, share knowledge, and work together to solve complex problems.

Another thing that makes GoDaddy special is its focus on innovation and learning. The leadership team is committed to enhancing employees’ skills and consistently supports the exploration of new ideas or methods to improve security. This environment motivates me to do my best every day.

How do you approach constant learning in the field of security, and what resources do you find most valuable? 

In cybersecurity, standing still isn’t an option—threats evolve daily. Personally, I make it a habit to read blogs, whitepapers, and research articles regularly. Some of my favourite resources include blogs from SANS Institute, MITRE ATT&CK updates, and cybersecurity communities like Medium’s InfoSec section and Reddit’s NetSec. At GoDaddy, I’m lucky to have teammates who share knowledge freely, so our discussions often turn into learning sessions. For me, it’s about staying proactive and soaking up as much as I can from diverse sources.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? 

Outside of work, I take great interest in playing cricket and badminton. I am fortunate to be a part of GoDaddy, a company that actively promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages employee well-being. Additionally, I dedicate time to reading, which not only offers me relaxation but also broadens my perspective and supports my continuous personal growth. I like to listen to podcasts, especially those related to tech, personal growth, or storytelling.

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Pannawish Tanthawichian was a participating high school student in the Otis Made to Move Communities™ challenge in 2022-23. Now he’s leaving his home in Thailand with a scholarship to study computer science at University of Toronto in Canada, and he credits his experience with Otis for helping him get there.

His pursuit of an education in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) field exemplifies one of the core objectives of the Made to Move Communities program – to inspire a lifelong interest in STEM, and advance STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent.

Tanthawichian’s team from Kamnoetvidya Science (KVIS) Academy won the Otis Asia-Pacific region competition in the Made to Move Communities challenge with their design of a computer program that forecasts floods in Thailand. The solution was personal for him – his grandparents’ home in Phuket was damaged by floods.

In his application to the University of Toronto, Tanthawichian highlighted his experience with the Made to Move Communities program, describing the skills learned and developed through the program. The university accepted him and awarded him the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. Tanthawichian will attend the University of Toronto starting this fall.

“I’m really thankful for the opportunities made possible by taking part in the MTMC challenge,” Tanthawichian said.

About the Made to Move Communities program

Launched in 2020, the Made to Move Communities program engages young minds to explore real-world mobility challenges and develop innovative solutions with the potential to create more connected communities and improve mobility for all. This initiative brings together students, educators, and Otis colleagues as mentors with the purpose of advancing STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent, ensuring future workforce readiness, and sustaining innovation.

Each year, the program focuses on a different theme that aligns with global priorities, such as sustainability, accessibility or technology. This year’s theme challenged students to incorporate AI into their inclusive mobility solution. The program encourages students to think critically and creatively, applying STEM principles to address mobility-related issues. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaboration, participants gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for future careers while making a positive impact on society. Each participating school receives a grant at the conclusion of the program to support ongoing STEM education in their schools.

To learn more about the Made to Move Communities program, visit www.otis.com/mtmc.

PORTLAND, Ore., June 2, 2025 /3BL/ – The Global Electronics Council^® (GEC) today announced the launch of the Supplier Engagement Program (SEP) for EPEAT^®, a new global resource platform designed to accelerate sustainable leadership across electronics supply chains. The program equips suppliers of EPEAT Participating Manufacturers with resources to help meet the updated EPEAT criteria, drive responsible manufacturing practices, and position themselves as indispensable partners to leading electronics brands.

As electronics brands face growing expectations for environmental and social accountability, over 40% of the updated EPEAT Criteria now extend into the supply chain, requiring more collaboration with EPEAT Participating Manufacturers and their suppliers to achieve EPEAT product registration.

Launching this month, the Supplier Engagement Program for EPEAT delivers:

• A dynamic training hub featuring presentations, videos, and curated e-learning resources on EPEAT Criteria and implementation best practices
• Actionable implementation tools and templates to help suppliers efficiently meet required and optional EPEAT criteria
• Exclusive live and on-demand webinars, regional seminars, and workshops offering direct access to GEC and EPEAT experts
• Recognition for participating suppliers, signaling leadership in responsible, sustainable electronics

“Brands can’t achieve their sustainability goals alone,” said Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council. ” It takes a connected, capable supply chain. The Supplier Engagement Program for EPEAT further enables suppliers as partners in sustainable product development, giving them the tools and recognition they need to lead alongside EPEAT Participating Manufacturers.”

The program is open to all tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers of EPEAT Participating Manufacturers in the electronics value chain, regardless of size, product category, or location.

“Asus is very excited about this new opportunity to streamline value chain training on the new EPEAT criteria and increase supplier collaboration to boost further development of sustainable electronics” a representative from the company commented.

Visit epeat.net/about/sep to learn more or register for the Supplier Engagement Program for EPEAT. Contact sep@gec.org for questions.

About the Global Electronics Council

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) envisions a world with only sustainable electronic technology that enhances the well-being of people and planet. Our mission is to accelerate the transformation of markets toward prioritizing the most sustainable electronic products and services.

As stewards of the EPEAT ecolabel, we set global standards for electronics that empower brands, their value chains and their buyers to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. Through our thought leadership, advocacy, and EPEAT ecolabel, GEC is helping to reshape the electronics industry into a driving force for environmental preservation and global well-being.

Our EPEAT Ecolabel

We are stewards of the EPEAT ecolabel – the definitive global standard to drive change across the technology sector from extraction to end of life. EPEAT enables manufacturers to follow strict third party verified standards while providing transparency for buyers.

Since its launch in 2006, procurement professionals have reported purchases of over 2.7 billion EPEAT products, generating cost savings exceeding 34 billion USD and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 341 million metric tonnes.

Erik Fessler 

Senior Manager, Global Communications 
+1 971-380-4088 
efessler@gec.org