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OAKLAND, Calif., April 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Sustainability is facing an unprecedented confluence of political, economic, social, technological and environmental forces that are disrupting the profession and urgently require a new approach to events and collaborative problem solving. Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz Group) is launching Trellis Impact 25, providing attendees access to three leading conferences in one location to accelerate innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges. Trellis Impact 25 brings together VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin and will be held October 28-30, 2025, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA.

• VERGE empowers professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their organizations and supply chains through climate technologies.
• Bloom convenes leaders and innovators driving cutting-edge tools, business strategies, and partnerships to protect and regenerate nature.
• GreenFin equips professionals with strategies to harness the power of capital for the transition to a clean economy.

“Rather than tackle each sustainability challenge individually, we believe it can be more impactful to address them in concert,” said Eric Faurot, CEO of Trellis Group, “And that by doing so we can help unlock newfound synergies and business opportunities thereby accelerating positive impact.”

Approaching its 25th anniversary, Trellis Group is the trailblazer and leader in sustainability events, digital media, and networks. Since its inception, sustainability has experienced constant flux and weathered numerous periods of challenge and change. The current moment is marked by headwinds that threaten to disrupt innovation and distract from the profession’s goal of driving impact. Sustainability is also facing a contraction, layoffs, and a proliferation of events that are seen as decentralized and performative. Trellis Impact 25 helps sustainability teams with efficiency by cutting down on travel and creating a center of gravity to address decarbonization, climate tech, biodiversity, and the finance to pay for it all, under one roof.

Among the topics to be covered at Trellis Impact 25 across VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin: Carbon, Deploying Clean Energy, Industrial Decarbonization, Transport, Startups & Innovation, Nature-Positive Strategy, Nature Tech & Data, Regenerative Agriculture & Forests, Nature Finance, Transition Planning & Finance, Corporate Reporting & Disclosure, Climate-Aligned Investment, and Commercial Impact.

“The Walton Family Foundation values bringing a range of perspectives together—including grantees and key private sector partners. Addressing complex challenges like protecting rivers, oceans, and the communities they support requires collaboration. Trellis Impact 25 presents a key opportunity to advance our strategy this year.” Ted Kowalski, Colorado River Initiative Lead and Senior Program Officer, Environment Program.

Trellis Impact 25 is launching with the early support of more than a dozen leading companies and organizations, including L’Oréal, Amazon, Constellation Energy, Target, US Bank, Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Ceres, CDP and more.

At Trellis Impact 25, attendees will gain actionable insights from curated sessions, and the opportunity to connect with focused communities in addition to corporate leaders, NGOs and solutions providers across all three events.

“I want to congratulate [Trellis] on this move, since I think it is not only a smart business decision but helps create a more collaborative and unified climate movement – which is so important at this time. Kudos to you all for taking action, creating space for diverse conversations and for the opportunity to partner together.” Jenny Morgan, Senior Market Development Manager at Tradewater.
Professionals interested in learning more can visit the Trellis Impact 25 website.

Sponsorships for Trellis Impact 25, VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin are still available. For more information, contact Natalie Rasmus, natalie@trellis.net. Speaker nominations are open until May 9 for VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin. Select media are invited to attend for free. To apply for a press pass, contact Amelia Marinai, amelia@trellis.net.

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Trellis Group empowers professional communities to confront the climate crisis. Trellis (formerly GreenBiz) is sustainability’s leader in digital media, networks, and events for 25 years running, and continues to drive the agenda as the center of gravity for leaders and doers focused on positive impacts for business and the planet. https://trellis.net/about-us/

TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, April 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Sextortion scams are becoming more common – and more threatening – as cybercriminals exploit artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data breaches to develop highly convincing and personalized scams. A recent analysis by Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), found that in 2025 so far, the risk of being targeted with sextortion scams in the U.S. has risen 137%.

“Sextortion victims frequently receive threatening messages claiming access to their private videos and images. These scams are made even more convincing with the use of stolen passwords from past data breaches, lending an alarming sense of credibility,” said Michal Salat, Threat Intelligence Director for Avast. “Fear of exposure, especially when personal details appear accurate, often pressures victims into complying with ransom demands. However, we strongly advise against engaging with these scammers, no matter how real the threats may seem.”

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New Threatening and Intrusive Tactics
Criminals are refining their tactics, thanks to the help of AI and a wealth of personal data available from recent large-scale breaches. As the sophistication of AI increases, so do the explicit extortion emails, texts and calls from scammers. AI is being used by scammers to create ‘deepfake’ images, fake explicit photos created by superimposing a victim’s face onto another body, coupled with threatening messages to distribute them.

One of the latest techniques used by cybercriminals leverages Google Maps to create a more invasive and personal approach that can really shock and intimidate a victim into complying with their demands.

Criminals – utilizing names, addresses, and emails readily available on the Dark Web due to data breaches – can create very targeted emails to victims containing fabricated footage and unsettling information and images of their real homes. Scammers will also claim to have gained access to victims’ devices to extort their victims by threatening to share sexual content or information about them. Cybersecurity experts at Avast have identified over 15,000 unique Bitcoin wallets associated with the Google Maps scams, though the scope of the operation is likely much larger.

Avast experts emphasize the importance of proactive protection against sextortion scams and urge people to never engage with messages that could be from scammers. The following actions help to combat sextortion efforts:

• Do not pay ransom demands or respond to threats.
• Do not engage with these emails, texts or calls or open any associated PDF attachments.
• Always report such crimes to the relevant cybercrime units. In the US victims can reach out to the FBI or the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
• Use a reputable password manager to ensure unique passwords for all accounts and prevent reuse.
• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible to enhance account security.
• Monitor your data for breaches by using dark web monitoring services, through products such as Avast Secure Identity, to be alerted when personal information is exposed so you can act quickly to help protect your accounts.
• Do not panic – stay informed and take action to secure your accounts.

As sextortion scams become more advanced, it is crucial for individuals to remain cautious and take steps to safeguard their digital privacy. Public awareness and vigilance remain critical in combatting these threats.

For more information, visit https://www.avast.com/index#pc.

About Avast
Avast is a leader in digital security and privacy, and part of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands. Avast protects hundreds of millions of users from online threats, for Mobile, PC or Mac, and is top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of the Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom and Internet Watch Foundation. Learn more at Avast.com.

At Gen, we’re proud to power Digital Freedom for nearly 500 million users across the globe. And, we’re honored when our work is validated by independent industry leaders.

In the latest round of cybersecurity evaluations, four of our trusted consumer brands — Norton, Avast, AVG and Avira — earned a total of 16 awards from the world’s top third-party testing institutions: AV-Comparatives, AV-Test and AVLab.

A Testament to Real-World Protection and Performance

Independent testing labs assess products on their ability to defend against real threats, including day-to-day malware to sophisticated, emerging attacks. The awards we’ve received reflect excellence across core areas like:

• Real-world protection
• Advanced threat defense
• Malware detection
• Response time and remediation
• User protection across platforms—including MacOS

Here’s what the experts saw:

• Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2025 — Gen
• Top Rated Product — Avast, AVG
• Gold for Real-World Protection — Avast, AVG, Avira
• Bronze for Advanced Threat Defense — Avast, AVG
• Best MacOS Security — Norton, Avast, AVG
• Product of the Year, AVLab — Avast Free Antivirus
• Top Remediation Time — Avast Free Antivirus
• Outstanding Protection Against Fake Online Shops — Norton, Avast, AVG

Why it matters (to us, and to you)

This work isn’t theoretical. It’s personal. We build tools that detect threats and protect against them,,helping protect what matters most — one click, one alert, one quiet block at a time.

And when we earn recognition from AV-Test or AVLab — or take home the Cybersecurity Excellence Award for 2025 — that’s great. But we measure success in peace of mind. In protection that’s felt, not flashy. Leena Elias, our Chief Product Officer, said it best: “People trust us. These awards are just one more reason why.”

Cyber threats continue to grow in complexity. From phishing and fake online shops to AI-powered scams and advanced malware. The stakes have never been higher. That’s why independent validation matters to the millions of people who rely on our products every day.

Cummins

COLUMBUS, Ind., April 7, 2025 /3BL/ – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that Jane Beaman will be the new Vice President and General Manager of the Cummins Components & Software (CCS) Business Unit effective April 1. She will succeed Shon Wright, the new President of the Distribution segment. Jane Beaman will oversee the strategy, operations and performance of Cummins’ components and software solutions, ensuring CCS remains at the forefront of technological advancements and market changes.

With more than 20 years at Cummins, Jane Beaman has a breadth of experience navigating complex business situations and driving successful outcomes. She is known for her deep and broad understanding of customers across many industries and has a proven track record of building lasting customer relationships, possessing fierce negotiating skills that achieve win-win outcomes, and blending strategic thinking with execution to lead complex programs that deliver innovative solutions for our customers.

Most recently, Jane Beaman served as Vice President – Global On-Highway & Pickup Business for the Engine Business (EBU), where she led the Pickup Business to deliver the new 2025 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel Pickup engine system for Ram Heavy Duty, Cummins’ most advanced diesel pickup engine yet. She also oversaw the EBU’s Global On-Highway business where she spearheaded key growth initiatives to support our global customers’ decarbonization journeys across diverse and evolving global regulatory environments.

Jane Beaman is a passionate champion for mentoring and diversity. She is a longstanding mentor of CBN mentoring circles as well as many others across Cummins. Jane is a sponsor for the Social Justice workstream for Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) and serves on the board of the Women’s Fund for Central Indiana. In everything she does, she empowers those around her to use their platforms and passions for good. Jane Beaman is a graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and earned her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

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

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

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

Media Contact
Melinda Koski
External Communications Director
317.476.3293
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International Olympic Committee news

For International Women’s Day 2025, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is promoting grassroots initiatives across the Olympic Movement that provide women and girls with the opportunity to access and benefit from sport. One such example is the Turkish Olympic Committee’s “Empowering Girls Through Sport” project, which has been making a profound difference to girls aged from 10 to 14 since its launch in 2021, with approximately 1,500 participants so far.

Supported by the IOC through the Olympic Solidarity Olympic Values programme, the grassroots programme provides year-round access to sport to girls in three of Türkiye’s disadvantaged cities – Gaziantep, Şanliurfa and Diyarbakir – which have low school attendance rates for girls, particularly after middle school, and where children’s participation in sport is low.

In total, four sports schools have been set up in these cities to provide expert coaching in seven Olympic sports, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, handball, table tennis, taekwondo and volleyball. The Turkish Olympic Committee, with the support of Olympic Solidarity, funds all the costs for the project – from clothes and equipment to gym renovations and cleaning.

We started the project to contribute to the physical, mental and social development of our girls through sport. We wanted to strengthen their self-confidence and self-esteem and support them to continue their education.

Nese Gundogan Turkish Olympic Committee Secretary General

Evidence indicates that the programme is already having a significant impact, with 61.5 per cent of participants having improved their academic performance after taking part in the project, and 96.7 per cent having expressed a strong desire to pursue higher education. The findings also highlight the project’s role in changing gender perceptions within communities, and increasing parental awareness of the benefits of girls’ involvement in sport.

Drawing inspiration from strong role models

Empowering Girls Through Sport is not just providing a safe environment for the girls, but also inspiring them. Among the prominent athletes supporting the project is Eda Erdem, captain of the women’s national volleyball team and Chair of the Turkish Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission and Executive Board member. A three-time Olympian, she plays a key role in advocating for the project’s mission.

One participant said: “I’ve been so happy since I joined the school. I love spending time with my friends and our coaches. I want to become an athlete like Eda Erdem one day.”

Erdem believes the programme will increase the participants’ self-confidence: “When they continue their lives as strong women in the future, they will say, ‘I’m glad I played volleyball or handball back then.’”

Badminton player Aliye Demirbağ, who represented Türkiye at the Youth Olympic Games Nanjing 2014, is another athlete who has joined the project to inspire children. “I hope these girls will not give up on their dreams and turn them into reality in the future,” she says.

Many of the girls taking part in the project now aspire to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Erdem and Demirbağ, with more than 75 per cent of survey participants stating they had formed dreams relating to professional sports careers.

Some of the participants have already gone on to achieve significant success on the field of play, for example winning provincial school championships with the Diyarbakir badminton team and Şanliurfa basketball team.

Long-term commitment

Coaches play a big role in helping the girls achieve their dreams, too. They are carefully selected and work diligently to provide more than just sports training. They are also seen as mentors, providing guidance on life matters to the girls, and their impact is hugely positive, with students giving them an average score of 4.9 out of 5.

Those closely associated with Empowering Girls Through Sport have noticed positive physical and emotional developments in girls, and stress the importance of preserving the project for the children’s ongoing development.

“Imagine you plant a tree,” a coach explains. “You water it, nurture it and care for it over two years. If it doesn’t bear fruit, you might decide to cut it down. But what if it was meant to bear fruit in three years? By cutting it too soon, you prevent it from reaching its full potential. The same applies to this project – its continuation or discontinuation will profoundly impact the children.”

The Turkish Olympic Committee is not only committed to its continuation but is actively looking to expand the programme in cities with similar demographics and challenges.

#SportForAllWomenAndGirls

Olympic Solidarity’s Olympic Values programme provides assistance to National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to put in place initiatives that empower communities by allowing them to engage in and benefit from sport and Olympism, while creating conditions for athletes to thrive. They also build on the IOC’s Olympism365 strategy to enhance the contribution of sport within the framework of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With the continued efforts of the IOC, NOCs, International Federations and Olympism365-driven programmes, more opportunities are being created every day for women and girls to engage in and benefit from sport.

Follow the conversation and discover more inspiring stories with #SportForAllWomenAndGirls.

Cummins

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), and key technology partners have celebrated the completion of a joint project to develop hydrogen internal combustion engine technology for commercial vehicles.

Cummins led a consortium of technology companies; Johnson Matthey, PHINIA and Zircotec in ‘Project Brunel’, to successfully deliver a 6.7-litre hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) for medium-duty trucks and buses. The project was match-funded by UK Government, and facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC).

Together, the project partners developed a hydrogen internal combustion engine concept based on Cummins’ proven spark-ignited engine platform. Underpinned by new hydrogen fuel injection technology from PHINIA, after-treatment catalyst and advanced metals chemistry development from Johnson Matthey, and hydrogen barrier coatings from Zircotec, Project Brunel has delivered significant improvements in H2-ICE engine performance and durability.

Using zero-carbon hydrogen fuel and equipped with an after-treatment system, the 6.7-litre engine delivers a more than 99% reduction in tailpipe carbon emissions and ultra-low NOx, compared to the current diesel engine standard (Euro VI). Hydrogen internal combustion engine technology is widely seen as a viable path to reducing the air quality impact of heavier-duty or longer-range applications.

Jonathan Atkinson, Executive Director – Product Strategy at Cummins, said:

“Project Brunel highlights the power of collaboration between industry leaders and underscores our ongoing commitment to industry decarbonisation. This project has successfully delivered a viable, familiar power option that meets the operating requirements of today’s commercial vehicles – with zero-carbon fuel, and without the need for a complete vehicle redesign. This is a major achievement for Cummins Darlington, and for the UK’s hydrogen technology leadership. We hope the Government recognises this technology’s potential for commercial vehicles beyond 2035 and 2040, to align regulation with other major global markets.”

At an event held today at Cummins’ Darlington, UK facility, Cummins, Johnson Matthey, PHINIA and Zircotec presented key learnings and discussed how H2-ICE technology can meet the efficiency, performance and carbon emissions reductions required to accelerate the decarbonisation of commercial vehicles. 

Matt Shillito, Senior Project Delivery Lead, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), said:

“Project Brunel has built on the UK’s already world-leading capability in manufacturing engines and associated systems and has shown how this industry sector and the skilled jobs it supports can evolve to provide new solutions using zero-carbon hydrogen fuel. These products together can help accelerate the decarbonisation journey for vehicle operators.

The project investment from the Department for Business and Trade, delivered through the APC, offered a significant opportunity for the UK to create a high-value H2-ICE manufacturing base and a competitive export business. It has been a pleasure working with the consortium on this project, and we look forward to seeing success in the market for all the partners.”

Tauseef Salma, Chief Technology Officer – Clean Air at Johnson Matthey, said:

“H2-ICE is a ready to go, near net zero option in the powertrain toolbox to decarbonise the medium and heavy-duty transport sector. JM proudly pioneered automotive emissions control catalysts and has since invested decades of research and development into minimising harmful pollutants that enter the atmosphere. We are proud to have applied this expertise in Project Brunel which demonstrates how the industry can come together to increase the commercial viability of H2-ICE technology.”

Dr. Simon Godwin, Vice President of Government Affairs at PHINIA, commented:

“Project Brunel has enabled us to accelerate the development of hydrogen injectors by cooperation with industry peers and by leveraging our own investment with government support. The project strengthens the UK ecosystem for hydrogen combustion engines and promotes the development and manufacture of this important decarbonisation technology in the UK.”

While the 6.7-litre engine was developed for medium-duty vehicles, the design is scalable to heavy-duty applications, including non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) such as construction and agricultural equipment. Cummins is already developing a 15-litre hydrogen internal combustion engine for heavy-duty vehicles. 

Cummins recently invested more than £13 million in a new Powertrain Test Facility at its Darlington Campus, which expands the company’s test capabilities to include full powertrains powered by advanced diesel, natural gas, hydrogen and battery electric technologies for multiple industries.

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

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

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

Media Contact
Melinda Koski
External Communications Director
317.476.3293

When reflecting on the 163 year legacy of Bacardi, one word comes to mind for Rachel Dorion Guerin, Heritage Curator and sixth generation Bacardi family member: pride. 

As the guardian of the treasured Bacardi Archives, Rachel preserves and protects more than 20,000 artefacts from the seven generations of her family and the company. Each rum bottle, photograph and document showcases a special moment in history, from BACARDÍ rum’s humble origins in a small tin-roofed distillery on February 4, 1862, the brands first gold medals won at World Fairs, the rise of BACARDÍ during the Golden Age of Cocktails and Prohibition, exile from Cuba, and beyond. 

In this exclusive TODAY Show ‘Behind the Brand’ segment, journey through Bacardi history with Rachel and NBC Correspondent Sam Brock as she shares the origins of her great, great, great grandfather Don Facundo Bacardí Massó and his revolutionary rum brand, the symbolism behind the striking bat logo, and moments from the brand history that set Bacardi on course to become the world’s largest privately held spirits company. Despite all odds, Bacardi proudly remains a family-owned business.

Watch the segment on TODAY here

SAN ANTONIO, April 7, 2025 /3BL/ – Official NCAA^® Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA is building on its commitment to supporting student well-being by partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and providing support to the host schools of the 2025 NCAA Final Four^® Men’s and Women’s college basketball tournaments.

During this year’s Final Four – dovetailing with the NCAA’s focus on student-athlete’s’ mental health – LG is awarding $10,000 each to the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio and the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, Fla., to bolster their local on-campus NAMI clubs and enhance mental health resources for students.

“Creating a supportive environment for mental health and well-being is paramount,” said Chris Jung, President and CEO of LG Electronics North America. “Through our partnership with NAMI and support for these universities, we aim to provide tangible resources that will help foster students’ mental wellness.”

LG’s support will enable each university’s NAMI On-Campus Club to expand its programming, increase awareness of mental health resources and provide peer support for students facing challenges. In addition, the schools will receive LG’s award-winning refrigerators for their student meeting spaces.

“As a former college athlete, I know how powerful it is to have a community that’s got your back—on and off the court,” said NAMI CEO Dan Gillison Jr. “That’s why I’m so grateful for LG’s partnership and their deep commitment to student mental health.

“With their support, we’re helping launch NAMI On Campus Clubs in the tournament host cities San Antonio and Tampa – creating space for students and student athletes to connect, learn, and lean on one another,” said Gillison. “Moments like the Final Four remind us that supporting mental health is a team effort – and with LG on our team, we’re building something that lasts far beyond the game.”

UTSA is committed to providing students with “the resources they need to overcome barriers to their personal and professional success,” according USTA Dean of Students LT Robinson, Senior Vice Provost for Student Affair. “LG’s support will be a game-changer in our efforts to ensure that all students receive well-being support throughout their academic journey,” she said.

Dr. Kevin Milligan, UIW’s Director of Behavioral Health Services, echoed her sentiments: “We’re so grateful for LG’s commitment to mental health. This will help us create a more supportive campus community and bring greater awareness to mental health and the resources available to students.”

“Mental health is a vital part of overall health. In fact, mental health is a health, safety and performance strategic priority of the NCAA, endorsed by the NCAA Board of Governors,” said Dr. Deena Casiero, Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA.

NCAA Mental Health Best Practices, which provide member schools with guidance for supporting student-athlete mental health, highlight the importance of creating healthy environments that promote well-being. “This collaboration between LG and NAMI will support NCAA member school efforts to foster mental health promoting environments. We are grateful to LG and NAMI for their commitment to student-athlete mental health,” Dr. Casiero added.

LG’s 2025 Final Four initiatives further strengthen LG’s ongoing dedication to championing mental health awareness and resources for student-athletes and the broader campus community.

For example, nominations for the 2025 LG Life’s Good Coaches Award will begin later this month. These annual awards recognize NCAA coaches who foster mental health awareness and create supportive environments for their student-athletes.

To learn more about LG’s partnership with the NCAA or listen to LG’s “Transparent Conversations” podcasts (which provide a platform for candid discussions about student-athlete mental health challenges and practical coping tools), visit www.lg.com/us/transparent-conversations and www.lg.com/ncaa.

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About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a smart life solutions company with annual global revenues of more than $60 billion. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.

About the National Alliance on Mental Illness 
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Learn more at www.nami.org.

About NAMI On Campus

NAMI On Campus clubs work to end the stigma that makes it hard for students to talk about mental health and get the help they need. Clubs hold creative meetings, innovative awareness events, and offer signature NAMI programs through partnerships with NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the nation.

Media Contacts:

LG Electronics North America 

John I. Taylor
+1 847 941 8181
john.taylor@lge.com

LG Electronics USA

Chris De Maria
+1 908 548 4515
christopher.demaria@lge.com

Nasdaq

On February 26, 2025, the European Commission (EC) proposed several highly anticipated initiatives, including the Sustainability Omnibus proposal, also called the First Omnibus. Explore below for resources and insights on how your company should consider navigating these changes.

Nasdaq Sustainability Solutions is your partner in equipping you with the latest insights and helping you navigate regulatory changes alongside you.

Key Highlights:

• The Sustainability Omnibus aims to simplify the regulatory landscape for corporates, while continuing to support the green transition.
• The proposal addresses four legislations: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU Taxonomy and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Explore the resource hub to access key information and resources regarding the EU Omnibus Proposal, including a webinar replay and research tracker from Nasdaq covering the proposal.

PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2025 /3BL/ – The latest edition of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies once again includes Wesco International.

Wesco has been named to this prestigious list of international companies since 2022 and was ranked #3 in its industry category of “Wholesalers: Diversified” this year.

“Wesco’s continued inclusion in Fortune’s prestigious World’s Most Admired Companies list reaffirms the dedication and hard work of our team,” says Wesco Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John Engel. “It is an honor to be recognized among such esteemed global companies, and this achievement drives us to further our commitment to excellence and innovation.”

In 2025, Korn Ferry, in collaboration with Fortune, analyzed more than 500 firms globally and spoke with thousands of senior executives and directors to compile the World’s Most Admired list. Only the most highly regarded and successful firms made the final cut. Representing over 50 industries spanning the world, the 2025 list includes 229 U.S.-based companies, 59 in Europe, and 26 in the Asia/Pacific region.

Some of the criteria for the ranking include the company’s effectiveness in conducting business globally; its ability to attract, develop, and retain talent; its financial results; and its community involvement.

Wesco is committed to being a socially responsible company, particularly as it allows them to attract and retain world-class talent and expertise. More information about Wesco’s approach to Environmental, Social and Governance can be found on Wesco’s website.

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About Wesco 
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

For more information, please contact:

Corporate Communications 
Jennifer Sniderman 
Vice President, Corporate Communications 
717-579-6603