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Case IH, a CNH brand, announces a partnership with the National Rural Learning Service (Senar) of Rio Grande do Sul, for the entity’s new Rural Professional Training Center that will be inaugurated in the city of Hulha Negra, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

The new Rural Vocational Training Center will offer more than 7,000 annual slots for certifications in free agricultural machinery operation courses.

Case IH will have an exclusive space in the new center, which will have a total area of almost 36 hectares. The area will be used for the operation and management of the brand’s machines and technologies, including a structure for theoretical and practical training. Expected to be inaugurated in the first semester of this year, students will be entitled to a complete structure, with transportation, food, lodging and all the necessary pedagogical organization. The forecast is to serve 7 thousand students per year.

“We understand the challenges our customers face in finding skilled labor. That’s why we continue to expand our professional training initiatives, and Senar has been a key partner in this effort. Strengthening high-quality education is essential to ensuring productivity, operational safety, and high performance in today’s environment,” said Denny Perez, Case IH Brazil Commercial Director, during the event.

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Disclaimer: The statements contained in this document are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CMS. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document.

DENVER, March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – DaVita today highlighted continued progress in value-based kidney care, underscoring how sustained investment in coordinated care models is translating into improved outcomes for people living with kidney disease. That progress is evident across both industry partnerships with major insurers and scaled programs sponsored by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).

For more than two decades, DaVita has invested in care innovation to address the complex, fragmented experience faced by people living with kidney disease. Value-based models enable whole-person, longitudinal care rather than episodic treatment.

CKCC Results Show Momentum as the Model Matures

DaVita’s progress is reflected in results from the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) option within CMMI’s Kidney Care Choices model. As the largest ongoing federal value-based kidney care demonstration, CKCC enables providers and physicians to test and refine coordinated care approaches at scale.

Recently published performance results through 2024 show continued year-over-year improvements as the model matures.

• Stronger quality outcomes: DaVita achieved a 9% improvement in its Total Quality Score, driven by gains in optimal treatment starts, patient activation and behavioral health support.
• Greater shared savings: DaVita entities have delivered more than $200 million in shared savings since the program’s inception.
• High Performers recognition: DaVita and its physician partners drove an outsized impact, accounting for 34% of the program’s High Performers Pool while representing just 28% of participants.

Beyond program metrics alone, these improvements are associated with meaningful downstream effects on clinical quality and long-term population health.

Patients with access to CKCC and related value-based care programs are more likely to:

• Begin kidney replacement therapy with a planned or optimal start, including increased use of home-based treatment options.
• Experience lower rates of central venous catheter (CVC) use, supporting safer treatment initiation.
• Have fewer missed treatments, reflecting stronger engagement and care coordination.

“People living with kidney disease often manage multiple chronic conditions, and strong outcomes depend on close collaboration across the care team,” said Dr. Jeff Giullian, chief medical officer for DaVita. “Through value-based models like CKCC, DaVita works alongside partner physicians and care teams to better coordinate care beyond kidney disease and across settings. That shared approach supports earlier intervention, more prepared treatment starts, and better-informed decisions about dialysis, transplantation and care at home.”

A Significant and Growing Commitment to Value-Based Care

DaVita has been engaged in value-based care arrangements for more than two decades and now manages more than $5 billion in medical costs under management. Across these models, value-based kidney care is linked to higher transplant rates and greater patient understanding of their condition, enabling more informed, proactive health decisions.

“Value-based kidney care is showing what’s possible when providers are given the time and stability to invest in coordinated care,” said Misha Palecek, chief transformation officer for DaVita. “We’re seeing better-prepared patients, improved experiences and encouraging economics. The lessons emerging from kidney care can help inform how other complex, chronic conditions are managed across the healthcare system — if we stay the course.”

Supporting Long-Term Innovation in Kidney Care

DaVita is encouraged that its integrated kidney care programs are demonstrating early signs of financial sustainability alongside improved outcomes. These results reinforce that continued focus on kidney care can drive meaningful gains in healthcare innovation more broadly, with coordinated, accountable care models offering a blueprint for transformation across the healthcare system.

To learn more about DaVita’s approach to value-based kidney care, visit DaVita.com/IKC.

About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey— from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping support transplantation. This includes ensuring they are supported at home, in dialysis centers, in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities. As of December 31, 2025, DaVita served approximately 295,000 patients at 3,242 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,657 centers were located in the United States and 585 centers were located in 14 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. Various important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including the risks identified in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. DaVita disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, except as may be otherwise required by law.

Media Contact:
DaVita Newsroom
newsroom@davita.com

Disclaimer: The statements contained in this document are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CMS. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document.

DENVER, March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – DaVita today highlighted continued progress in value-based kidney care, underscoring how sustained investment in coordinated care models is translating into improved outcomes for people living with kidney disease. That progress is evident across both industry partnerships with major insurers and scaled programs sponsored by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).

For more than two decades, DaVita has invested in care innovation to address the complex, fragmented experience faced by people living with kidney disease. Value-based models enable whole-person, longitudinal care rather than episodic treatment.

CKCC Results Show Momentum as the Model Matures

DaVita’s progress is reflected in results from the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) option within CMMI’s Kidney Care Choices model. As the largest ongoing federal value-based kidney care demonstration, CKCC enables providers and physicians to test and refine coordinated care approaches at scale.

Recently published performance results through 2024 show continued year-over-year improvements as the model matures.

• Stronger quality outcomes: DaVita achieved a 9% improvement in its Total Quality Score, driven by gains in optimal treatment starts, patient activation and behavioral health support.
• Greater shared savings: DaVita entities have delivered more than $200 million in shared savings since the program’s inception.
• High Performers recognition: DaVita and its physician partners drove an outsized impact, accounting for 34% of the program’s High Performers Pool while representing just 28% of participants.

Beyond program metrics alone, these improvements are associated with meaningful downstream effects on clinical quality and long-term population health.

Patients with access to CKCC and related value-based care programs are more likely to:

• Begin kidney replacement therapy with a planned or optimal start, including increased use of home-based treatment options.
• Experience lower rates of central venous catheter (CVC) use, supporting safer treatment initiation.
• Have fewer missed treatments, reflecting stronger engagement and care coordination.

“People living with kidney disease often manage multiple chronic conditions, and strong outcomes depend on close collaboration across the care team,” said Dr. Jeff Giullian, chief medical officer for DaVita. “Through value-based models like CKCC, DaVita works alongside partner physicians and care teams to better coordinate care beyond kidney disease and across settings. That shared approach supports earlier intervention, more prepared treatment starts, and better-informed decisions about dialysis, transplantation and care at home.”

A Significant and Growing Commitment to Value-Based Care

DaVita has been engaged in value-based care arrangements for more than two decades and now manages more than $5 billion in medical costs under management. Across these models, value-based kidney care is linked to higher transplant rates and greater patient understanding of their condition, enabling more informed, proactive health decisions.

“Value-based kidney care is showing what’s possible when providers are given the time and stability to invest in coordinated care,” said Misha Palecek, chief transformation officer for DaVita. “We’re seeing better-prepared patients, improved experiences and encouraging economics. The lessons emerging from kidney care can help inform how other complex, chronic conditions are managed across the healthcare system — if we stay the course.”

Supporting Long-Term Innovation in Kidney Care

DaVita is encouraged that its integrated kidney care programs are demonstrating early signs of financial sustainability alongside improved outcomes. These results reinforce that continued focus on kidney care can drive meaningful gains in healthcare innovation more broadly, with coordinated, accountable care models offering a blueprint for transformation across the healthcare system.

To learn more about DaVita’s approach to value-based kidney care, visit DaVita.com/IKC.

About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey— from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping support transplantation. This includes ensuring they are supported at home, in dialysis centers, in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities. As of December 31, 2025, DaVita served approximately 295,000 patients at 3,242 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,657 centers were located in the United States and 585 centers were located in 14 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. Various important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including the risks identified in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. DaVita disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, except as may be otherwise required by law.

Media Contact:
DaVita Newsroom
newsroom@davita.com

Key Points

• Through multiple efforts in the fall of 2025, the St. Paul Park refinery supported career exploration with students from nearby Humboldt High School through email-based mentoring and in-person learning.
   
• One effort included a collaboration with Minnesota-based nonprofit BestPrep, pairing 20 refinery employees with 20 Humboldt High School students for an eight-week mentoring experience.
   
• Separately, the refinery welcomed Humboldt High School welding students for a second year in a row for an onsite visit, offering hands-on exposure to skilled trades and refinery operations.

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Not far from Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery sits Humboldt High School, where school leaders are focused on opening the door to new career ideas and real-world opportunities for their students. That mission is one the team at the St. Paul Park refinery has long supported.

In the fall of 2025, that shared focus came to life through a mix of mentoring and in-person career exposure, including a collaboration with BestPrep, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps students in grades 4 through 12 become college-prepared, work-ready and career-bound. Through BestPrep’s eMentors program, 20 refinery employees were paired with 20 students for an eight-week online mentoring experience.

Each week, students connected with their Marathon mentors via email, talking through career interests, personal well-being and what it really takes to build strong, collaborative relationships. Those conversations offered practical, real-world insight and helped students better understand the skills they will need to be successful on the job and beyond.

“This program gives us a meaningful way to support students in our community and help them see what is possible for their future,” said Eric Bohnert, Vice President of Refining at the St. Paul Park refinery. “Our employees are proud to share their experiences and help young people build the skills they need to succeed.”

Midway through the eight-week program, students visited the refinery and met their mentors in person. BestPrep leaders say Marathon Petroleum’s involvement helps extend the impact of the experience beyond the mentoring exchange.

^{Students from Humboldt High School visit with their Marathon Petroleum mentors during an on-site refinery visit as part of the BestPrep program.}

“Partnerships like this help students develop confidence and communication skills while introducing them to real-world opportunities,” said Jason Sanders, President and CEO at BestPrep. “When caring professionals take the time to guide them, it broadens their sense of what is possible.”

The refinery also welcomed students from the school’s welding program for a separate onsite visit focused on skilled trades. The day began with a safety overview before employees guided students through the Maintenance Shops, where students got an up-close look at welding, electrical work, rotating equipment, instrumentation and heavy equipment.

“This program gives us a meaningful way to support students in our community and help them see what is possible for their future.”

“The best part of this experience for me was the energy these students brought with them this year. It was unbelievable,” said Mason Bahl, a welder at the St. Paul Park refinery who helped support the visit. “You could feel their enthusiasm from the moment they walked in. Their curiosity and the questions they asked made it clear they were really imagining what their future could look like.”

That excitement, Bahl said, has continued to grow since the refinery first welcomed the school’s welding students the previous year. More students expressed interest in taking part in the 2025 visit than the refinery could accommodate.

“That tells us something powerful. What we’re doing matters,” Bahl added. “These students aren’t just curious about welding or similar trades. They’re curious about what we do and the wide range of careers we offer at Marathon. We had the chance to show them what’s possible, and you could see it click. They realized, ‘I could do this. I could be here.’”

The visit concluded with a stop at the refinery firehall, where students learned about emergency response equipment, followed by lunch and a question-and-answer session. During the discussion, students asked employees about their roles, training and career paths.

Key Points

• Through multiple efforts in the fall of 2025, the St. Paul Park refinery supported career exploration with students from nearby Humboldt High School through email-based mentoring and in-person learning.
   
• One effort included a collaboration with Minnesota-based nonprofit BestPrep, pairing 20 refinery employees with 20 Humboldt High School students for an eight-week mentoring experience.
   
• Separately, the refinery welcomed Humboldt High School welding students for a second year in a row for an onsite visit, offering hands-on exposure to skilled trades and refinery operations.

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Not far from Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery sits Humboldt High School, where school leaders are focused on opening the door to new career ideas and real-world opportunities for their students. That mission is one the team at the St. Paul Park refinery has long supported.

In the fall of 2025, that shared focus came to life through a mix of mentoring and in-person career exposure, including a collaboration with BestPrep, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps students in grades 4 through 12 become college-prepared, work-ready and career-bound. Through BestPrep’s eMentors program, 20 refinery employees were paired with 20 students for an eight-week online mentoring experience.

Each week, students connected with their Marathon mentors via email, talking through career interests, personal well-being and what it really takes to build strong, collaborative relationships. Those conversations offered practical, real-world insight and helped students better understand the skills they will need to be successful on the job and beyond.

“This program gives us a meaningful way to support students in our community and help them see what is possible for their future,” said Eric Bohnert, Vice President of Refining at the St. Paul Park refinery. “Our employees are proud to share their experiences and help young people build the skills they need to succeed.”

Midway through the eight-week program, students visited the refinery and met their mentors in person. BestPrep leaders say Marathon Petroleum’s involvement helps extend the impact of the experience beyond the mentoring exchange.

^{Students from Humboldt High School visit with their Marathon Petroleum mentors during an on-site refinery visit as part of the BestPrep program.}

“Partnerships like this help students develop confidence and communication skills while introducing them to real-world opportunities,” said Jason Sanders, President and CEO at BestPrep. “When caring professionals take the time to guide them, it broadens their sense of what is possible.”

The refinery also welcomed students from the school’s welding program for a separate onsite visit focused on skilled trades. The day began with a safety overview before employees guided students through the Maintenance Shops, where students got an up-close look at welding, electrical work, rotating equipment, instrumentation and heavy equipment.

“This program gives us a meaningful way to support students in our community and help them see what is possible for their future.”

“The best part of this experience for me was the energy these students brought with them this year. It was unbelievable,” said Mason Bahl, a welder at the St. Paul Park refinery who helped support the visit. “You could feel their enthusiasm from the moment they walked in. Their curiosity and the questions they asked made it clear they were really imagining what their future could look like.”

That excitement, Bahl said, has continued to grow since the refinery first welcomed the school’s welding students the previous year. More students expressed interest in taking part in the 2025 visit than the refinery could accommodate.

“That tells us something powerful. What we’re doing matters,” Bahl added. “These students aren’t just curious about welding or similar trades. They’re curious about what we do and the wide range of careers we offer at Marathon. We had the chance to show them what’s possible, and you could see it click. They realized, ‘I could do this. I could be here.’”

The visit concluded with a stop at the refinery firehall, where students learned about emergency response equipment, followed by lunch and a question-and-answer session. During the discussion, students asked employees about their roles, training and career paths.

CSRD Roundtable, At a Glance

• Data infrastructure, assurance, proportionality, and supplier engagement key topics following Omnibus I adoption
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)  framed as a shift from voluntary sustainability reporting toward financial-grade reporting
• Alignment crucial between Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as well as upcoming mapping of Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) for facility-level data use
• Ongoing industry uncertainty exists around value-chain cap and Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSMEs)

Recently, Cascale convened members for a follow-up roundtable on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to explore practical implementation challenges for complex global value chains. Building on insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting in Hong Kong, the discussion focused on translating regulatory requirements into workable, proportionate reporting practices.

The session was held in Brussels, Belgium, and was titled “CSRD in Practice: Bridging Policy Expectations and Supply Chain Realities.” Held under Chatham House rules, participants representing the textile and apparel value chain — from manufacturers to brands, retailers, and service providers — shared perspectives on implementation questions following the adoption of Omnibus I, including topics such as data infrastructure, assurance expectations, proportionality, and supplier engagement.

“CSRD transforms sustainability reporting from a voluntary activity into something closer to financial reporting,” said Gabriele Ballero, public affairs manager at Cascale. “Our goal is to help members navigate these requirements using practical tools like the Higg Index, while conveying industry perspectives to policymakers.”

Cascale highlighted early structural alignment work between the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM) and the first iteration of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), along with planned mapping of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) to support responsible use of verified facility data for CSRD-related reporting.

The roundtable also emphasized interoperability and shared infrastructures as enablers of proportionality, helping reduce duplicative data requests and support reliable reporting across supply chains—particularly as questions continue to emerge around the value-chain cap and the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME).

Cascale synthesized non-attributed discussion themes into an internal summary to support member learning and inform future implementation-focused engagement. Cascale members can access related resources and ongoing updates in the Policy & Public Affairs Knowledge Hub on Cascale Connect, an online member-exclusive community.

Investment reflects company’s shared commitment to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions and noise in port communities

MIAMI, March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.

Developed in partnership with the State of Alaska, Chugach Electric Association and Carnival Corporation, the Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal Electrification Project will enable ships from two of the company’s world-class cruise lines – Holland America Line and Princess Cruises – to shut down engines while in port and operate on electricity from the local grid. The project includes electrical system upgrades, the installation of voltage step-down equipment near the cruise dock, and shore power connections to support EV charging.

Construction on the Whittier project began in 2023 with $12 million in combined funding from the State of Alaska, Holland America Line and Chugach Electric Association. Key equipment, including transformers and capacitor banks, has been delivered, and infrastructure work is progressing toward completion in 2027.

“Shore power remains an essential part of our decarbonization strategy as we pursue net zero greenhouse gas emissions from our ship operations by 2050,” said Robert Morgenstern, senior vice president for Princess and Holland America’s Alaska operations. “Alaska’s natural beauty is central to our guests’ experience, and this infrastructure investment demonstrates our shared commitment to protecting the environments we visit. It also reaffirms a partnership that dates back more than two decades to when we pioneered the cruise industry’s first shore power project with Juneau.”

Building on Two Decades of Industry Leadership

Carnival Corporation first adopted shore power in the cruise industry over 20 years ago. In 2001, Princess Cruises partnered with the City and Borough of Juneau to electrify Franklin Dock, creating the world’s first shore power-equipped cruise terminal.

Today, Carnival Corporation leads the industry with 74% of its fleet fully equipped to use shore power technology when available. In fact, nearly half of the company’s cruise lines have 100% shore-power-capable fleets, with plans to install additional shore-power connections fleetwide over the next several years.

Pioneering Shore Power Expansion Across Markets and Brands

The Whittier project marks the latest in a series of shore power milestones as Carnival Corporation continues to work closely with port partners globally to prioritize the expansion of this technology worldwide. Most recently, the company’s AIDA Cruises brand became the first to plug into landside electrical power in Rotterdam and Copenhagen, which marked the 13^th and 14^th cruise ports in Europe where the company’s ships use shore power.

In the U.S., Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Conquest marked the first cruise ship to connect to new shore power infrastructure at PortMiami in 2024, which became the first major cruise port on the U.S. eastern seaboard offering shore power connections at five cruise berths. The company also recently celebrated 20 years of plugging into landside electrical power in Seattle where its Princess Cruises brand was the first to connect, underscoring its long-standing partnership with the Port of Seattle.

How Shore Power Works

Shore power allows cruise operators to switch off ship engines while in port and connect to the local electric grid to power onboard systems and equipment. Using shore power can reduce total emissions by up to 100%, depending on the energy source mix.

Carnival Corporation is committed to connecting to shoreside electricity in port when it is available and operationally feasible. It’s one of many emission-reduction technologies Carnival Corporation uses as part of its overall decarbonization strategy and pursuit of net-zero GHG emissions from ship operations by 2050. Thanks to the aggressive ongoing actions taken to date throughout the fleet, Carnival Corporation is producing approximately 15% less total greenhouse gas emissions today than its peak historical year (2011), despite increasing capacity by roughly 38% since then.

For more information on Carnival Corporation’s long-term sustainability vision and progress, visit https://www.carnivalcorp.com/impact

This release may include claims related to our greenhouse gas emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions claims, including data verification information, is published in our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/impact on an annual basis.

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About Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

For more information, please visit www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruises.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

To learn more about Carnival Corporation’s purpose and our positive impact worldwide on people and the planet, go to www.carnivalcorp.com/impact/.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com

Janna Rowell, Carnival Corporation, jrowell@carnival.com

PORTLAND, Ore., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – The Global Electronics Council^® (GEC), steward of the EPEAT^® ecolabel today announced the first networking equipment products listed on the EPEAT Registry. This milestone expands the ecolabel’s reach into networking technologies that underpin modern enterprise IT environments.

The first registered products, including the 5420 Series of enterprise network switches and AP4020 Wi-Fi 7 access points from Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered automation for networking, mark an important step in bringing independently verified sustainability standards to the networking equipment that powers organizations worldwide.

Networking technologies play a foundational role in enabling enterprise operations across campuses, distributed organizations, and cloud-connected environments. As demand for digital connectivity continues to accelerate, the addition of networking equipment to EPEAT enables organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into core digital infrastructure decisions.

The inclusion of networking equipment in the EPEAT Registry reflects growing industry recognition that sustainability must extend beyond traditional endpoint devices to the broader digital systems that support modern operations.

Networking equipment serves as a critical layer within digital infrastructure, connecting users, devices, data centers, and cloud services. As global demand for connectivity continues to rise, manufacturers and enterprise buyers are increasingly focused on addressing the environmental impacts associated with these essential technologies.

By applying lifecycle-based sustainability criteria to networking equipment, including considerations related to materials, manufacturing, energy use, and end-of-life management, EPEAT provides organizations with trusted information to support more responsible technology procurement.

“The addition of networking equipment to the EPEAT Registry marks an important milestone in expanding sustainability across the digital infrastructure that powers modern organizations,” said Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council. “As enterprises continue to invest in the connectivity and computing systems that drive today’s digital economy, it is critical that sustainability considerations extend beyond endpoint devices to the technologies that enable communication, data processing, and cloud connectivity. By bringing independently verified sustainability criteria to networking equipment, EPEAT is helping manufacturers demonstrate leadership while enabling purchasers to make more informed and responsible technology decisions.”

Extreme Networks is the first brand to register networking equipment products under the EPEAT program, demonstrating leadership in advancing sustainability within enterprise networking.

“EPEAT status is proof that sustainability is built into how we design, not added later. It reflects smarter innovation across the full product lifecycle and gives our customers confidence they’re choosing high-performing products that align with their environmental goals. We’re proud to be the first and only vendor to deliver EPEAT registered networking equipment and will continue working with the Global Electronics Council to advance access to sustainable networking solutions,” said Katy Motiey, Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer, Extreme Networks.

The expansion of EPEAT into networking equipment introduces new opportunities for both manufacturers and technology buyers.

For manufacturers, EPEAT registration provides a pathway to demonstrate sustainability leadership and differentiate products through independently verified environmental criteria.

For enterprise purchasers, the availability of EPEAT registered networking equipment expands sustainable procurement options and enables organizations to incorporate networking technologies into broader IT sustainability strategies.

For the technology industry, the introduction of networking equipment into the EPEAT signals the continued expansion of ecolabeling across the technology sector and reinforces the role of transparent sustainability standards in driving innovation and market transformation.

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.

About the EPEAT Ecolabel

EPEAT is a leading global ecolabel that 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 more than 2.7 billion EPEAT products, generating cost savings exceeding $34 billion USD and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 341 million metric tonnes.

Media Contact

Erik Fessler

Senior Manager, Global Communications

Global Electronics Council

Direct Line: +1 (971) 380-4088

U.S. Eastern Time Zone

efessler@gec.org

PORTLAND, Ore., March 19, 2026 /3BL/ – The Global Electronics Council^® (GEC), steward of the EPEAT^® ecolabel today announced the first networking equipment products listed on the EPEAT Registry. This milestone expands the ecolabel’s reach into networking technologies that underpin modern enterprise IT environments.

The first registered products, including the 5420 Series of enterprise network switches and AP4020 Wi-Fi 7 access points from Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered automation for networking, mark an important step in bringing independently verified sustainability standards to the networking equipment that powers organizations worldwide.

Networking technologies play a foundational role in enabling enterprise operations across campuses, distributed organizations, and cloud-connected environments. As demand for digital connectivity continues to accelerate, the addition of networking equipment to EPEAT enables organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into core digital infrastructure decisions.

The inclusion of networking equipment in the EPEAT Registry reflects growing industry recognition that sustainability must extend beyond traditional endpoint devices to the broader digital systems that support modern operations.

Networking equipment serves as a critical layer within digital infrastructure, connecting users, devices, data centers, and cloud services. As global demand for connectivity continues to rise, manufacturers and enterprise buyers are increasingly focused on addressing the environmental impacts associated with these essential technologies.

By applying lifecycle-based sustainability criteria to networking equipment, including considerations related to materials, manufacturing, energy use, and end-of-life management, EPEAT provides organizations with trusted information to support more responsible technology procurement.

“The addition of networking equipment to the EPEAT Registry marks an important milestone in expanding sustainability across the digital infrastructure that powers modern organizations,” said Bob Mitchell, CEO of the Global Electronics Council. “As enterprises continue to invest in the connectivity and computing systems that drive today’s digital economy, it is critical that sustainability considerations extend beyond endpoint devices to the technologies that enable communication, data processing, and cloud connectivity. By bringing independently verified sustainability criteria to networking equipment, EPEAT is helping manufacturers demonstrate leadership while enabling purchasers to make more informed and responsible technology decisions.”

Extreme Networks is the first brand to register networking equipment products under the EPEAT program, demonstrating leadership in advancing sustainability within enterprise networking.

“EPEAT status is proof that sustainability is built into how we design, not added later. It reflects smarter innovation across the full product lifecycle and gives our customers confidence they’re choosing high-performing products that align with their environmental goals. We’re proud to be the first and only vendor to deliver EPEAT registered networking equipment and will continue working with the Global Electronics Council to advance access to sustainable networking solutions,” said Katy Motiey, Chief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer, Extreme Networks.

The expansion of EPEAT into networking equipment introduces new opportunities for both manufacturers and technology buyers.

For manufacturers, EPEAT registration provides a pathway to demonstrate sustainability leadership and differentiate products through independently verified environmental criteria.

For enterprise purchasers, the availability of EPEAT registered networking equipment expands sustainable procurement options and enables organizations to incorporate networking technologies into broader IT sustainability strategies.

For the technology industry, the introduction of networking equipment into the EPEAT signals the continued expansion of ecolabeling across the technology sector and reinforces the role of transparent sustainability standards in driving innovation and market transformation.

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.

About the EPEAT Ecolabel

EPEAT is a leading global ecolabel that 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 more than 2.7 billion EPEAT products, generating cost savings exceeding $34 billion USD and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 341 million metric tonnes.

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Global Electronics Council

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