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ST. PAUL, Minn., July 2, 2025 /3BL/ – Industry advocacy groups such as the GPA Midstream Association are inviting industry stakeholders to review and comment on the second edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 1173, Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).

The revised edition of RP 1173 integrates updates aimed at enhancing clarity and effectiveness for organizations ranging from large to very small operators. The primary revisions in this edition, as currently drafted, include:

• Recommended Practice Enhancement – Clarification of key terms, roles, concepts and expectations to ensure a common understanding among stakeholders and eliminate ambiguity in interpretation and implementation.
• Elements’ Contribution to Safety Culture – Identification of the anticipated impacts and defining characteristics resulting from the integration of each Element and the associated risk management/reduction measures.
• Process Safety Integration – Overview and comparative analysis of Process Safety and Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) elements including guidance towards implementation of Process Safety principles into a PSMS.
• Guidance for Very Small Operators – Dedicated guidance tailored to support the unique needs of smaller organizations specific to each Element and the associated “Shall” statements.
• Public Engagement – Introduction to API’s RP 1185, Pipeline Public Engagement and the direct benefits of external engagement as part of a PSMS including core principles and elements.

“The industry now has a key opportunity to actively influence the advancement of pipeline safety and help shape its future direction,” shares Jason Phillips, Consultant, Antea Group. “Your input is essential to keeping RP 1173 practical, relevant, and effective in driving continuous safety improvement.”

Industry stakeholders are encouraged to request access to view the proposed changes and to submit feedback during the open ballot period.

To Participate:

Review the proposed revisions and submit comments through the official ballot system accessed at: http://ballots.api.org. Your input plays a vital role in the ongoing evolution of this important safety framework.

For more information, please contact Jason Phillips.

CNH brand, New Holland’s, CX and TC straw walker combines, plus compatible headers, are all updated for 2026 to make set-up easier and harvest more productive.

CX5/6 and CH7 series combine updates

To meet more demanding conditions, the UltraFlow^™ drum, previously only available on CX6 combines, is now optional on CX5 models. Its staggered profile helps manage uneven loading, and improves threshing performance by providing smoother crop flow, quieter operation, reduced fuel consumption and up to a 10% capacity increase.

The CX5 and CX6, and CH7 hybrid combines – which feature drum-and-concave and Twin Rotor™ technology – now benefit from a revised Smart Sieve option and remote sieve adjustment. Pre-sieve adjustment is now mechanically linked to upper sieve movement: when the upper sieve is adjusted, the pre-sieve follows accordingly, saving time and ensuring matched performance. The offset between the upper sieve and pre-sieve can still be adjusted mechanically. For units equipped with the manual sieve adjustment feature and with Smart Sieve^™ levelling to counter sloping terrain, the pre-sieve can now be more easily adjusted from the rear via a new lever.

Read more here.

CNH brand, New Holland’s, CX and TC straw walker combines, plus compatible headers, are all updated for 2026 to make set-up easier and harvest more productive.

CX5/6 and CH7 series combine updates

To meet more demanding conditions, the UltraFlow^™ drum, previously only available on CX6 combines, is now optional on CX5 models. Its staggered profile helps manage uneven loading, and improves threshing performance by providing smoother crop flow, quieter operation, reduced fuel consumption and up to a 10% capacity increase.

The CX5 and CX6, and CH7 hybrid combines – which feature drum-and-concave and Twin Rotor™ technology – now benefit from a revised Smart Sieve option and remote sieve adjustment. Pre-sieve adjustment is now mechanically linked to upper sieve movement: when the upper sieve is adjusted, the pre-sieve follows accordingly, saving time and ensuring matched performance. The offset between the upper sieve and pre-sieve can still be adjusted mechanically. For units equipped with the manual sieve adjustment feature and with Smart Sieve^™ levelling to counter sloping terrain, the pre-sieve can now be more easily adjusted from the rear via a new lever.

Read more here.

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Meeting minutes are essential for effective governance, providing a transparent record of discussions and decisions made during board meetings. They serve as a governance safety net, protecting board members and creating a reliable corporate memory.

This guide delves into the art and craft of meeting minutes, offering practical tips, insights, and tools to help governance professionals master this essential skill. Find out:

• Why meeting minutes matter
• The key to effective meeting minutes
• How to make meeting minutes readable and useful
• Tips to manage sensitive information
• Ways to realize efficiencies with AI

Download the best practice guide to learn more.

The roar of planes was not the only sound echoing across the tarmac this year as Orbis Canada’s 15^th annual Plane Pull for Sight campaign took flight! This exhilarating and heartwarming fundraiser, sponsored by FedEx, united communities in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver to combat avoidable blindness, raising awareness and funds for a critical cause.

Torontonians take the lead

On May 25, Toronto hosted the first stop of this year’s thrilling Plane Pull for Sight. The event set a new record with more than 2,000 enthusiastic attendees cheering on 46 plane pull teams, including over 500 FedEx participants. This family-friendly spectacle saw teams of up to 20 people pulling a massive 60-ton FedEx 757 cargo plane a distance of 20 feet across the tarmac. Thanks to their collective efforts, Orbis raised more than $200,000, setting a robust pace for the rest of the campaign.

Calgarians show their strength

The excitement continued in Calgary on June 7, where the Plane Pull for Sight once again captured the hearts of spectators and participants alike. With 360 determined individuals, including 200 dedicated FedEx team members, the Calgary event was a resounding success. Over 1,000 attendees watched in awe as teams showcased their strength and commitment to Orbis’s mission. By this point, the campaign’s total fundraising efforts exceeded $245,000, further supporting initiatives to end avoidable blindness in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

A grand finale in Vancouver

The final leg of the campaign unfolded in Vancouver on June 22, wrapping up with an impressive display of teamwork and community spirit. More than 25 teams, including more than 300 FedEx team members, competed in this friendly contest, bringing the grand total of participants across all three cities to over 1,500. The Vancouver event pushed the campaign’s total fundraising to an incredible $282,000 (and counting), a testament to the power of pulling together for a noble cause.

A vision for the future

Since its inception in 2009, the Plane Pull for Sight events have raised over 2.9 million dollars for Orbis Canada. These funds are vital for providing critical eye care training, sight-saving treatments, and a brighter future for millions around the globe. The 2025 campaign not only highlighted the generosity and determination of each community but also reignited hope for a world where no one is needlessly blind.

As FedEx and Orbis Canada continue their impactful partnership, the Plane Pull for Sight remains a shining example of how communities can come together to make a meaningful difference. With every plane pulled and every dollar raised, we move closer to a world where everyone can see a brighter tomorrow.

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

Circularity isn’t a side project at Trane Technologies – it’s embedded in every product decision we make. By designing for disassembly, choosing materials that can be reused or remanufactured and prioritizing recycled materials, we extend product life, cut waste and find potential opportunities to lower costs.

Sustainable and circular design is a cornerstone of this approach. When our product engineers start developing new products, they plan for every stage of the equipment’s lifecycle.

They integrate design methodologies to ensure products have the highest potential recycled content, and are able to be remanufactured, repurposed or reclaimed instead of discarded at end of life. This lifecycle thinking propels us toward our 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including our targets to send zero waste to landfill, achieve a 40 percent reduction in embodied carbon in our products, and our Gigaton Challenge to help our customers decrease their greenhouse gas emissions by one billion metric tons.

These circularity practices provide a blueprint for supply chain decarbonization and business growth. The journey of a small plastic zip tie – reborn as a critical refrigeration part – shows just how powerful that blueprint can be.

Innovative solutions for single-use plastics

Our Barcelona facility that makes Thermo King products receives over 400,000 zip ties each year on parts and components from suppliers. The ties are made from strong, durable plastic known for its resistance to wear, making them a valuable and underutilized resource. How could this material be leveraged instead of discarded?

The facility’s Green Team – Ricard Canela, Rubén Fernández and Marina Invernón – decided to find a way to reuse the zip ties in a new design for high-value components, repurposing them into new drain tubes for the units they manufacture. The team invested in an on-site shredding unit for the discarded zip ties. After shredding, the plastic is sent to a partner. There, it is melted and shaped into closed-loop drain tubes for Thermo King refrigeration units.

In the first year, this circular design strategy repurposed 450,000 zip ties into 50,000 drain tubes, enough to support the demand within 27,000 refrigeration units. The project cut carbon emissions by 4.3 metric tons. This is like removing the carbon footprint of 4,778 pounds of coal burned or equal to driving a gasoline car for 10,953 miles.

The team also designed the operational process so that other manufacturing locations can replicate it. With a small investment, production sites around the world can change their single-use plastics into valuable parts. This helps reduce carbon emissions and saves waste across our global organization.

Circularity reduces our carbon footprint

This effort is not just about a new way to make a refrigeration part. It’s about embedding circularity into how our teams think and work, helping us define the value and lifecycle thinking in business. The initiative shows that sustainable business practices don’t have to start with big changes. They can begin with something simple, like a zip tie, to inspire other smart and creative design changes.

As rules for single-use plastics and emissions become stricter, closed-loop methods help future-proof our portfolio. They also allow our teams see “waste” in a new way which helps advance our goal of zero waste to landfill. Collectively, these efforts inspire the next steps in our decarbonization strategy, moving us forward as a sustainable business and enhancing our value chain.

Explore more about how embracing circularity can drive business value in our series on this topic.

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Louisville’s Russell neighborhood is making strides toward a comeback, despite 60% of its residents living in poverty and a homeownership rate below 15%. Fifth Third is proud to be part of the journey.

In June 2021, Russell was selected for Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program. The place-based community development initiative was designed to spur economic mobility within nine underserved and historically disinvested neighborhoods across Fifth Thirds11-state Consumer Bank footprint.

The program invests significant dollars into local neighborhoods. It combines all the resources – intellectual, social and financial – to cause a positive ripple effect that leads to community revitalization, small business growth, affordable housing, financial and workforce education and development, and healthy safe spaces.

“After three years, we can see a genuine impact on people’s lives,” said Kim Halbauer, Kentucky region president. “It’s amazing to see not only our investments at work, but also the investments of others inspired by our work. Because of this journey, more individuals have opportunities to have jobs, own homes and create impact for their families.”

Fifth Third has invested $33.7 million in direct investments into the Russell neighborhood and catalyzed an additional $65 million. That makes for a total financial impact of $98.8 million in the neighborhood.

Preserving homeownership across generations

Some of that investment has gone to homes, both building and preserving existing housing. For example, Fifth Third has partnered with the New Directions Housing Corporation and Russell: A Place of Promise (RPOP) to provide critical home repairs to 10% of its homeowners. Sixty homeowners have benefited from improvements like roofing repairs, new flooring to prevent slip-and-fall injuries, and bathroom and kitchen remodels to accommodate aging in place. Additionally, trees have been pruned or removed to prevent code enforcement citations, while properties have been brought up to modern code with HVAC installations and replacements, and electrical and plumbing repair.

“Home repairs are a key element of Fifth Third’s strategy to revitalize the Russell neighborhood,” said Adam Hall, Kentucky region community impact manager. “We are focused on all facets of quality housing, including repairs and upgrades to existing houses to help prevent displacement of legacy and long-time residents of Russell. By working with existing partners, especially RPOP and New Directions, we are able to support existing homeowners and ensure that they are equipped to stay in Russell and thrive for many years to come.”

The Legal Aid Society also helped these residents develop estate plans so their houses can continue to be family homes for generations.

Neighborhood businesses get a lift

The Russell: A Place of Promise Small Business Accelerator has invested $292,000 directly into 68 small businesses. It also has organized four cohorts to help the business owners advance their business acumen. Philanthropy through the Fifth Third Foundation supported the Accelerator and helped to leverage additional investments from other organizations. The funding supported the program and also provided capital for grants from $1,000 to $5,000 that each business received after completion of the program.

Thanks to these and more than 20 other projects and investments in Russell, residents have a better chance to better their lives.

Learn more about Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 1, 2025 /3BL/ – Today, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) published its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across the Company’s Good priorities of People, Food and Planet. These pillars help drive Yum!’s Recipe for Good Growth strategy, built on the belief that lasting growth and brand relevance come from being sustainable and responsive to the evolving needs of its employees, franchisees and stakeholders.

“At Yum!, we’re continually focused on building a more resilient business that delivers good growth,” said Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs. “Using our scale, we’ve been able to develop a responsible supply chain, unlock opportunity for people and communities, and offer a modern menu with a variety of options for consumers around the globe.”

The 2024 report outlines the Company’s approach to its Good Growth strategy and relevant progress across the global system including:

• Achieving over 89% of Yum!-approved suppliers with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Recognized Certification or are part of GFSI Development Programs on the path to certification
• Sourcing 94% cage-free eggs (menu items and ingredients) across 25,000 restaurants, including the U.S., Western Europe and other leading markets
• Reducing emissions by 25% on an absolute basis for Company-owned restaurants, corporate offices and transportation compared to 2019
• Participating in the Petaluma Reusable Cup Project, the first citywide program in the U.S. to offer reusable to-go cups at no cost to customers
• Activating more than 45 projects across 15 countries, impacting over 350,000 people, since launching the Unlocking Opportunity Initiative in 2020

“We continue to make great headway across our value chain, beginning with the farms from which our food is sourced to running more efficient restaurants and unlocking opportunity in communities across the world,” said Jon Hixson, Yum! Brands Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President, Government Affairs. “Strong collaboration with franchisees, suppliers and community partners helped further connect and integrate our citizenship and sustainability work across our business in 2024.”

For more details, view the Yum! Brands’ 2024 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report at www.yum.com/impact.

About Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of nearly 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company’s KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and 3BL’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. In 2025, the Company was recognized among TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut led Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises 2024 list and were ranked in the first 25 of Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot in North America for the fifth consecutive year.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Principal Financial Group^® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company’s 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities. One year later, that collective effort has resulted in 157,657 volunteer hours served to support more than 4,100 nonprofits and community organizations across the globe – a 50% increase in volunteer hours completed by Principal employees as compared to the prior year.

From delivering meals to elderly residents and veterans in Des Moines, to biking from Amsterdam to London in support of children with brain injuries, to taking senior citizens holiday shopping in Singapore, and teaching financial education classes to high school students in São Paulo —Principal^® employees marked the company’s anniversary by giving back to the communities that have been integral to its growth over the last 145 years.

To further amplify the impact of employee volunteerism, Principal^® Foundation makes a monetary donation for each hour volunteered to an employee’s charitable giving profile, enabling the Principal employee to support causes meaningful to them. Over the past year, this effort generated more than $2.3 million in employee-directed support for nonprofits around the world.

“Giving back to the communities where our employees live and work is an integral part of our culture and who we are as a company,” said Deanna Strable, President and CEO of Principal Financial Group. “I am proud of the lasting impact our employees have made within their communities. Our teams around the globe have combined purpose and passion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.”

These efforts align with the vision of Principal to help people build brighter futures and to support community-led change. Through strategic social commitments—including global grantmaking by Principal^® Foundation, strong Principal employee volunteerism, and a generous Principal Foundation matching gift program—Principal connects people, purpose, and resources to create meaningful, lasting change in communities around the world.

“Volunteering is more than an act of service—it’s an extension of our values and our commitment to helping more people gain access to financial security,” said Jo Christine Miles, director of Principal^® Foundation and Community Relations. “We’re deeply grateful to our employees for the time, energy, and heart they’ve given to their communities. As we look to the future, we’re excited to build on this momentum and deliver even greater impact, together.”

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About Principal Financial Group^®    

Principal Financial Group^® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with approximately 20,000 employees¹ passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 145 years, we’re helping approximately 70 million customers¹ plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business. Principal is proud to be recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Company’s² and named as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management³. Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com.

Principal community relations supports the communities where affiliates of the Principal Financial Group^®, Des Moines, IA 50392 operates. Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Company^®, a member of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392.

Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. (“Principal^® Foundation”) is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. (“Principal”) operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so.

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¹ As of March 31, 2025

² Ethisphere, 2025

³ Pensions & Investments, 2023

 

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., July 1, 2025 /3BL/ – Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure. Saini, who currently serves on Cascale’s Board of Directors, will lead the organization as it advances key 2025 strategic priorities and continues its global search for a permanent CEO.

Saini brings more than three decades of international business leadership in the consumer goods industry, having held senior executive roles at The Fung Group and Nike. She also currently serves on the Boards of Global Fashion Agenda, PUMA, and Worldly, giving her deep insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. After 25 years living and working in Asia, she is now based in the U.K.

“Harsh’s appointment ensures continuity during a critical phase of implementation,” said Tamar Hoek, Cascale Board Chair and Senior Policy Director Sustainable Fashion at Solidaridad. “She knows our organization well, understands the landscape, and brings both strategic vision and operational insight. We’re confident she will support the team and help accelerate our work on climate and decent work.”

Saini steps into the role at a pivotal moment for Cascale, as the organization sharpens its focus on execution, building on the foundation laid in 2024 to drive measurable, collaborative progress across the global consumer goods value chain. With a strong international team, deepening member engagement, and renewed ambition to scale unified impact, Cascale is well-positioned to enter its next chapter of industry leadership and aligned action.

ABOUT CASCALE

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform. Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube