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Sophie Beckham, our Chief Sustainability Officer, had an opportunity to chat with Harald Neidhardt, the host of the futur/io Institute CSO Impact Podcast, about our company’s transformation into a global packaging leader, our sustainability initiatives, and the challenges faced in the industry. 

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About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

Originally published in Lenovo’s 2023/24 ESG Report

Supply chain ESG practices

As a global business offering a variety of products and services in 180 markets around the world, Lenovo manages a diverse and dynamic supply chain. Lenovo’s supply base is comprised of the following categories: internal manufacturing centers, production procurement, original design manufacturers (ODM), and general procurement. Production procurement includes all suppliers that provide materials or components that become part of Lenovo’s products. ODMs include manufacturing partners who manufacture products on behalf of Lenovo. General procurement includes all suppliers that provide materials and products which support Lenovo’s operations but do not become part of its products.

Lenovo’s supply base is comprised of multiple tiers in which lower tiers of suppliers provide materials and parts to higher tiers – and eventually to its Tier 1 suppliers, the suppliers with whom Lenovo has a direct contractual relationship.

The disclosures in Section 6.0 apply to Lenovo’s production procurement supplier base unless noted otherwise. The majority of Lenovo’s spend is with production procurement suppliers which often have ESG impacts and risks. Production procurement suppliers may pose social risks due to their reliance on significant labor forces, often drawing from extensive pools of lower-skilled workers who may be vulnerable to exploitation. Production procurement suppliers typically contribute to environmental impacts, encompassing factors such as energy, water, and materials required for production. The distribution of suppliers is restricted to production procurement suppliers, given their notable ESG risk profile.

Distribution of suppliers

Lenovo recognizes that there can be many benefits in utilizing local suppliers, including reduced logistics costs, potential decreases in GHG emissions, the opportunity to support local economies, and the preservation of community relationships. Lenovo considers local suppliers as those that operate in the same country as its significant locations of operations. In FY 2023/24, its significant locations of operations included manufacturing locations in China, US, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, and India.

Lenovo estimates that 80 percent of production supply spend in China is with local suppliers. In other manufacturing countries or regions, Lenovo estimates that 20 percent of spend is with local suppliers.

The chart¹ above shows the geographic distribution of Lenovo’s 533 production procurement suppliers as of the end of 2023. Lenovo has identified all production procurement suppliers as critical suppliers and all the identified suppliers are included in the chart.

ESG in the supply chain

Lenovo is committed to sound ESG management across its end-to-end supply chain process. It has ESG-specific systems in place, supported by contractual requirements to help ensure that suppliers meet or exceed applicable labor, environmental, health and safety, and ethics standards. The practices disclosed in Section 6.0 align with Lenovo’s ESG-related internal corporate policies including:

• Lenovo’s environmental commitments which are codified in its Environmental Affairs Policy, Climate and Energy Policy, and Water Resiliency Policy, and
• Lenovo’s human rights commitments which are codified through its Human Rights Policy and further explained in its Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.

Commitments that apply to its supply chain are extended to suppliers through its Supplier Code of Conduct.

Lenovo considers the supply chain a vital part of its operations and views effective supply chain management as an important contributor to its success. Given this, Lenovo has implemented a robust set of controls and programs to manage its overall procurement process.

Additionally, Lenovo recognizes that ESG risks and impacts exist among its suppliers which may differ from the ESG impacts and risks associated with Lenovo’s own operations. Lenovo implemented various practices to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain and continue to monitor those efforts such as surveying new suppliers, performing ongoing supplier audits and assessments, and integrating several ESG-specific controls and practices into its Master Procurement Process.

Lenovo’s risk identification, practices, their implementation and monitoring are detailed throughout this section.

Master procurement process

Lenovo’s Master Procurement Process is designed to oversee all purchase commitments for production materials and the goods and services that support its worldwide operations. With a mission to deliver the best pricing, quality, supply, technology, and service in a sustainable manner, this model provides a controlled procurement approach that is applied across the organization for commodities, including the following elements for production procurement and general procurement:

• Delegation of authority
  • Lenovo’s Code of Conduct includes requirements for the formal delegation which support accountability and responsible procurement practices. The ‘Authority to Make Lenovo Commitments’ section outlines the requirements for delegations with defined authority for commitments and other contract terms and conditions. Most importantly, it explicitly emphasizes that making business commitments outside these processes is not permitted.
• Supplier selection
  • Implementing a controlled approach to awarding Lenovo’s business to suppliers is critical to meet its procurement objectives and to establish a trusted base of suppliers. Therefore, even the perception of favoritism or bias is unacceptable. To ensure business awards are conducted ethically and fairly, Lenovo has defined and approved sourcing methods to ensure the following:
    • Suppliers have a fair opportunity to compete for Lenovo’s business
    • Buyers conduct an ethical evaluation on carefully understood facts such as supplier prices, terms, and conditions
    • The most capable suppliers are selected based on the best overall acquisition value
    • Business awards are reviewed and approved with proper delegation of authority
• New supplier validation
  • New suppliers are assessed for numerous capabilities including their operational aspects, financial stability, product or information security, and ESG performance. This assessment is facilitated through a supplier onboarding tool. More specifically, all new production procurement suppliers are assessed on their sustainability policies, codes of conduct, ISO certifications, ESG standards, environmental impact aspects, controls to prevent forced labor, and public reporting. Of particular concern are suppliers that may be listed as restricted or denied parties identified by governments and/or international agencies. Lenovo’s policy and formal practice is that under no circumstances shall Lenovo’s personnel purchase, sell, or ship any product contrary to applicable export laws or to any individual or firm appearing in any relevant government list of any party who has been denied export or import privileges.
  • During FY 2023/24, 169 production procurement suppliers were assessed using this process.
• Contract management
  • Supplier relationships are best managed when there are clear stipulations of responsibilities, deliverables, and relevant terms and conditions. Lenovo’s supplier contracts incorporate legal and operational agreements and address various types of engagement. Additionally, all suppliers must comply with Lenovo’s Supplier Code of Conduct, in which they are required to comply with the latest version of Responsible Business Alliance’s (RBA) Code of Conduct as well.
  • There are multiple code elements and requirements under the Supplier Code of Conduct relating to environmental, labor, and human rights matters. Instead of asking suppliers to sign separate Supplier Code of Conduct contract one by one, their compliance with the comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct is executed via Lenovo’s standard purchase agreements or standard purchase orders. To ensure all target agreements include clauses on the Supplier Code of Conduct, the continuous monitoring is in place, including the accessibility check of related links. Lenovo’s Supplier Code of Conduct and the RBA Code of Conduct strictly prohibit bribery and corruption. The RBA audit protocol also includes consideration of anti-bribery and anti-corruption.
• Supplier performance evaluation
  • Supplier performance evaluation is to provide timely feedback to suppliers to improve performance, move business volume to best suppliers, to reduce or eliminate business to poor performing suppliers. Performance management includes key criteria such as cost, quality, supply, technology, service and ESG as deemed appropriate.

In addition, Lenovo has implemented practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers including validating new suppliers and evaluating suppliers based on ESG considerations. Ongoing monitoring of supplier management efforts include audits of suppliers’ relevant ESG performance and third party ESG ratings. The master procurement process continues to reinforce ESG as a criterion in supplier selection.

Internal training

To ensure those with delegated authority are informed on ESG best practices, Lenovo conducts comprehensive communication and education activities throughout the year for its global supply chain team. In FY 2023/24, Lenovo enhanced the global supply chain ESG education program by holding additional live training sessions in multiple ESG areas to help the procurement team build on knowledge and skills. Offered in both Chinese and English, the overall attendance in those training sessions reached 2,009. In addition, Lenovo provides compulsory ESG courses and required a 100 percent completion rate with the production procurement team. Procurement team were also surveyed on their understanding of ESG so improvements can be monitored annually.

Education module	Training sessions/courses
ESG Overall	ESG Overall live session Master Supplier ESG Scorecard and SPE Penalty & Credits online course Master Supplier ESG Scorecard Indicators Introduction online course
ESG Focus	RBA Compliance live session Protection Against Forced Labor online course EcoVadis Program live session Source Right live session Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials live session Environmental Impact live session Supplier Code of Conduct live session

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¹The allocation chart based on the registered legal entity of the headquarters of suppliers. No significant change in data or calculation methodology compared with previous year.

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NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 /3BL/ – Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) today released the 2025 edition of Corporate Purpose: Driving Business Value, finding that companies with a corporate purpose statement had 58% more revenue growth, and 63% higher returns on invested capital (ROIC) in 2023. While purpose-driven companies achieved 12% ROIC growth over the past five years, their counterparts experienced a 28% decline. And three-quarters (76%) of investors expect companies to define their corporate purpose with 93% believing purpose is essential to long-term business strategy and value creation.

Previously, Corporate Purpose: Driving Business Value was called Investing in Society. The renamed report reflects the increased urgency—and opportunity—for companies to quantify the value of their corporate purpose as a core business strategy in an era of rapid economic, cultural, and geopolitical change—including sustainability reporting, artificial intelligence (AI), and responsible resource use. Leveraging CECP’s research and insights from over 200 of the world’s leading companies, the report provides actionable insights, benchmarking data, and case studies for leaders looking to embed purpose into business strategy and unlock sustainable value.

“Companies that lead with purpose aren’t just doing good socially—they’re doing better economically,” said Jenna Moore, Senior Manager of Sustainable Business Insights, CECP. “This report clearly shows that purpose-driven strategies are delivering real business results across revenue, growth, and returns. Purpose is no longer a peripheral initiative or a nice-to-have—it’s a core element of business strategy that drives performance, builds resilience, serves as a North Star, and creates long-term value for stakeholders and society alike.”

Other key findings include:

• Responsible AI Adoption: While 67% of companies incorporated worker voice into AI adoption efforts, only 50 companies in the S&P Global 1200 reported having a formal AI ethics policy in place. Cybersecurity remained a focus, with 95% disclosing security risks and 77% maintaining risk management protocols.
• Evolving Non-Financial Reporting: More than half of Fortune 500 companies have established a Sustainability Controller. Finance teams are increasingly responsible for non-financial reporting, ensuring alignment with investor expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Biodiversity Reporting Slows: While biodiversity-related disclosures rose 10.8 percentage points between 2020 and 2021, growth slowed to 3.7 points between 2022 and 2023. Companiesheadquartered in North America lag global peers.
• Room for Improvement: Disclosure remains limited across key workforce and supply chain metrics. Only 15% of companies reported the percentage of minorities or people with disabilities in the workforce, and just 1% disclosed supplier audits in 2023.

The report summarizes these findings through a proprietary quantitative tool, the CECP Integrated Disclosure Scorecard. The scorecard measures how well companies in the S&P Global 1200 embrace principles of corporate purpose and long-term sustainable value creation. CECP breaks down each Key Performance Indicator and analyzes the four-year (FY 2019-2023), median performance on each metric, which is enhanced by CECP’s thought leadership and a review of sector-wide opinions and research. The study uses a five-year period to account for a pre-COVID-19 baseline.

The 2025 edition of Corporate Purpose: Driving Business Value is available for free on cecp.co. CECP-affiliated companies have access to fast-track consulting and benchmarking with this data. Corporate leaders use benchmarking to monitor their year-over-year performance on key metrics, draw comparisons against competitors, or advocate for budget adjustments.

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More than 200 of the world’s leading companies seek to improve their return on purpose through access to CECP’s solutions in insights and benchmarking. With our companies, we harness the power of purpose for business, stakeholders, and society.

For more information, visit http://cecp.co.

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22, 2025 /3BL/ – Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, Building Better Together, outlining the company’s progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals.

“The theme ‘Building Better Together’ reflects the work of our team in delivering a significant year for Owens Corning in 2024,” said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers. “We successfully executed major strategic initiatives to reshape and focus the company on building products in North America and Europe while driving breakthroughs in performance across several sustainability measures.”

This marks the 19th sustainability report from Owens Corning, which published its first report in 2006.

“2024 will stand as a milestone in our journey toward our 2030 sustainability goals, showcasing our ongoing commitment to progress and innovation,” said David Rabuano, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer.

Notable accomplishments outlined in this year’s report include:

• Employee safety:Driven by the company’s Safer Together operating framework, Owens Corning reported a recordable incident rate of 0.62, which is 78 percent below the industry average, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2023 (the most recent data available). In addition, 58 percent of the company’s global sites worked injury-free in 2024.
• Energy-efficient solutions:Across all of its businesses, Owens Corning offers an extensive portfolio of products that meet customer demands by saving energy and lowering emissions. In 2024, 51 percent of the company’s revenue came from this category of products.
• Waste:To achieve a winning cost position and deliver best-in-class execution, the company drove significant productivity gains by reducing waste. In 2024, Owens Corning reduced its total waste generation by 64,676 metric tons compared to 2023. In addition, the company reduced the amount of waste sent to landfills by 11 percent year-over-year and 20 percent compared to a 2018 baseline.
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions:The company has achieved a 43 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions from a 2018 baseline, including an 11 percent reduction in 2024. These results move Owens Corning closer to its goal of a 50 percent reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030. These efforts help Owens Corning reduce the embodied carbon of the products it produces, a key factor in staying ahead of building regulations and maintaining its competitiveness in the market.

The report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. In addition, the report addresses disclosures and material issues related to CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Global Compact Communication on Progress, and other stakeholders’ requests, including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Detailed information about the company’s sustainability strategy, goals, and progress are available at owenscorning.com/sustainability.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

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• National Parvo Awareness Day raises awareness of canine parvovirus (parvo), the often-fatal puppy disease.
• Elanco’s Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) is the first-and-only USDA conditionally approved treatment for parvo.
• Puppies treated with CPMA had a 93% survival rate and returned home an average of 1.87 days sooner.^[1],[2]
• Elanco’s ParvoTrack, the first-ever national online parvo tracking tool, allows pet owners and veterinarians to self-report outbreaks in real time, further highlighting the need for CPMA across the country and reinforcing Elanco’s commitment to increasing the availability of CPMA.
• Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and New York have some of the highest reported cases of canine parvovirus outbreaks according to ParvoTrack.

GREENFIELD, Ind., April 22, 2025 /3BL/ – Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today recognizes the second annual National Parvo Awareness Day, aimed at increasing awareness of canine parvovirus, a highly contagious and often-fatal puppy disease. Since receiving conditional approval from the USDA, Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) has helped save thousands of puppies.^[3] Although parvovirus can strike anytime, late spring and summer months are the most common for outbreaks nationwide.

“Parvo is a devastating disease that not only impacts our pets, but takes an emotional toll on pet owners, veterinarians and animal health experts,” said Dr. Chris George, veterinarian and infectious disease expert at Elanco Animal Health. “Without supportive care, parvo has a 91% mortality rate.^[4] However, there’s a treatment beyond just supportive care – Elanco’s CPMA which can help defend puppies and defeat parvo. In real-world usage, 93% of parvo-infected puppies treated with CPMA survived.^[1] Additionally, parvo patients treated with CPMA spend an average of 1.87 less days in the hospital, helping to relieve the emotional toll on treating veterinary staff and getting pets back with their families. CPMA is changing the way we treat parvo and is helping save puppies across the country.”^[2]

Elanco’s mission to save 1 million puppies from parvovirus by 2030

“Making CPMA widely available is crucial in our fight against this devastating virus, including in shelter environments where resources are often strained,” said Bobby Modi, Executive Vice President, U.S. Pet Health. “Elanco is focused on increasing access to this life-saving treatment, and we’ve saved thousands of puppies in the first year^[3] – but we need help from every clinic around the country to reach our mission of saving 1 million puppies from parvovirus by 2030. We believe every clinic and shelter should experience the power of CPMA firsthand, so we encourage clinics who haven’t tried it to learn more about how they can save their first parvo puppy using CPMA.”

Last year, Elanco launched ParvoTrack as the first-ever real-time online parvo tracking tool, empowering pet owners and the veterinary community with innovative intelligence to help notify them of parvo outbreaks in their communities. Visitors to the site can self-report and identify parvo outbreak areas, with a few simple steps, as well as sign up for parvo outbreak alerts in their area. Since launching ParvoTrack last year, thousands of parvo cases have been reported nationwide, with over 7,000 pet owners and veterinarians signing up to receive alerts with outbreaks in their area. ParvoTrack updates in real time and displays data from the past 12 months. Parvo outbreaks have occurred in every state with Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and New York having some of the highest reported cases of canine parvovirus outbreaks.

“Every clinic and every shelter should have CPMA readily available.” 

“We’ve been treating parvo since early 2020 and it can be an absolutely devasting disease that weighs heavily on the staff,” said Dr. Meghan Herron, Senior Director of Behavior, Research, and Education at Gigi’s, an Ohio-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. “Now that we have CPMA on board, everyone’s attitudes have changed. We no longer must fear a parvo outbreak because we have a treatment on hand that reduces hospitalization time and has a 93% survival rate. Every clinic and every shelter should have CPMA readily available.”

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Here are just a few of the faces that fully recovered from parvovirus after receiving lifesaving CPMA treatment. 

Cookie, an 8-week-old pitbull mix puppy from California, was the first puppy to be treated with CPMA. 

Dolly, an 8-week-old mixed breed puppy from Sugar Land, Texas received CPMA at the First Colony Veterinary Clinic.

Patrick, a 10-week-old terrier mix from Valley Stream, New York spent two days at BARRK Animal Rescue after being treated with CPMA.

Beatrix, a 3-month-old dalmatian from Glendale, Arizona .

Buster, a 12-week-old mixed breed from Waynesboro, Georgia spent four days in the Burke County Animal Hospital.

Luna, a 10-week-old rat terrier from St. Petersburg, Florida was given CPMA and after receiving the treatment, was eating, gaining weight and steadily improving. Two days later, she made a full recovery. 

Similarly, Mono, a 2-month-old mixed breed who arrived at Paws Chicago after staff was told he required immediate help or face euthanasia; Mono tested positive for parvo and immediately received CPMA. Three days post-treatment, he was up running around.

To learn more about CPMA and report a parvo outbreak or learn which clinics near you carry CPMA, visit ParvoTrack.com.

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ABOUT ELANCO​
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders and society as a whole. With 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to breaking boundaries and going beyond to help our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ sustainability pillars – all to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise. Learn more at www.elanco.com.

[1] Elanco Animal Health. Market Data on File.
[2] Elanco Animal Health. Industry Data on File. 
[3] Elanco Animal Health. Data on File. 
[4] Sykes, JE. Canine Parvovirus Infections and Other Viral Enteritides. Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases. 2014:141-151

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic division celebrated Earth Month by hosting a Mind, Body, Planet event at their ACME store in Media, Pennsylvania store. Better-for-you products from brands like Micheles Granola, Primal Kitchen Foods, Clearly Canadian and Lundberg Farms were showcased. Kids were able to get their faces painted and made their own paper flowers crafted out of plantable paper.

See original post on Instagram and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 22, 2025 /3BL/ – SCS Global Services (SCS), a 40-year pioneer and world leader in the field of third-party certification, auditing, and standards development, and SCS Consulting Services, the independent consulting group of SCS, jointly announce today the appointment of Nathan Smith to the position of Senior Vice President of SCS Consulting Services. Nathan will oversee SCS Consulting’s global teams based in Europe and North America.

Nathan brings over 20 years of experience directing dynamic multi-disciplinary teams to develop and commercialize numerous industry-leading sustainability and stewardship initiatives. Working at the intersection of sustainable value chains, regulatory compliance, and technology, Nathan was most recently the Senior Vice President at SureHarvest, a subsidiary of Where Food Comes From, and also served as the Vice President of Sustainability at Arable where he led development of an innovative water stewardship project model. Prior to these positions, Nathan served as the Managing Director of SCS Global Services Food and Agriculture Division for nine years.

“My excitement and optimism about the opportunity for SCS Consulting Services to generate new business value for companies across the industries we serve has never been greater,” shared Nathan. “It is an honor to join the SCS Consulting Services team to continue to drive these outcomes and grow awareness of our industry-leading expertise and solutions.”

In this new role, Nathan will collaboratively engage the team to realize the full potential of the business unit, while supporting its growth and development. Expanding strategic partnerships with industry groups and companies at the leading edge of sustainable business will be a key focus. Part of his vision for the unique value propositions SCS offers its clients and partners include capabilities to create end-to-end supply chain visibility to identify both risks and opportunities, along with software-enabled solutions differentiation.

“We are thrilled to appoint Nathan Smith as the new leader of our Consulting Services company,” said Matt Rudolf, CEO of SCS Global Services. “It is exciting to welcome Nathan back to SCS to leverage the knowledge gained over the past nine years he’s spent developing sustainability solutions in the food and agriculture sector.”

About SCS Global Services:

SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating 40 years in business, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

About SCS Consulting Services

SCS Consulting Services helps companies implement transformative sustainability solutions that drive meaningful change. SCS Consulting Services is the independent sustainability consulting arm of the Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) organization. Our experts leverage four decades of deep experience in sustainability and an unwavering commitment to scientific rigor, credibility, and transparency. We specialize in working closely with clients to build and execute a sustainability strategy that both drives positive impacts and builds business resiliency in the face of a rapidly changing climate and business environment. Services include climate strategy, accounting and reporting, sustainability reporting, supply chain solutions, ESG management, due diligence and regulatory compliance services. SCS is a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

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The Birmingham Zoo welcomed a new resident to its freshly completed Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat. A female orphaned cougar cub from Montana arrived safely at the zoo on Tuesday, February 11, marking a significant milestone ahead of the habitat’s mid-March opening.

The transport of the cub was a collaborative effort involving the Birmingham Zoo, FedEx, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The young cougar, named Juniper, estimated to be four to five months old and weighing between 30 and 40 pounds, traveled by plane from Great Falls, Montana, to Memphis, Tennessee. From there, she was transported by the Birmingham Zoo to her new home.

Chris Pfefferkorn, President and CEO of the Birmingham Zoo, expressed his excitement about the new addition, stating, “The arrival of this first cub is a major step towards us opening the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing in mid-March. This project has been years in the making, and it’s truly heartwarming to see the community come together to make it a reality.”

Heather Harshbarger, communications advisor for FedEx Cares, highlighted the company’s commitment to animal welfare, stating, “FedEx has a long history of working closely with zoos and aquariums to provide safe travel for animals using our extensive global transportation network and logistical expertise. We are proud to donate the cost of this mountain lion cub delivery.”

The Birmingham Zoo staff worked diligently to help Juniper acclimate to her new surroundings and plans were underway to find another orphaned cub around her age to join her in the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat. This effort aimed to provide companionship and enrichment for the young cougar.

Shortly after Juniper’s arrival, the zoo also welcomed two new bobcats, Baxter and Boomer, transported by FedEx from the San Diego Humane Society. These seven-year-old bobcats arrived on March 7 and quickly adjusted to their new home. Baxter and Boomer’s arrival further enriched the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat, showcasing the zoo’s commitment to providing a safe and enriching environment for all its animals.

The last of the four residents, Spruce, another orphaned cougar cub, was one of three siblings rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and cared for at the Oakland Zoo. After their mother was killed by a car, the cubs were found in Portola Valley. Spruce, also transported by FedEx, was chosen to join Juniper at the Birmingham Zoo. The hope is for them to become best friends like Baxter and Boomer.

As the Birmingham Zoo celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025, the opening of the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing on March 19 marked a significant milestone in its history. The new habitat stands as a symbol of hope, community effort, and the zoo’s dedication to animal care and conservation. Zoo visitors will learn about the important conservation efforts behind these beautiful animals.

FedEx donated the transportation costs for the cougar cubs and bobcats as part of the company’s FedEx Cares “Delivering for Good” initiative, in which FedEx lends its global network and unparalleled logistics expertise to organizations with precious cargo requests and helps communities before, during, and after crises.

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

***Photos courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo

Pairwise is a new innovative way of separating arriving aircraft, developed by Leidos UK and the air traffic service NATS. It is helping to boost on-time performance and cut carbon emissions at London’s Heathrow Airport.

Pairwise works by introducing a totally new way of calculating the minimum separation between arriving pairs of aircraft.

It is delivered using Intelligent Approach (IA), an arrivals spacing tool, jointly developed by Leidos and NATS with help from Think Research, that helps controllers to safely optimise the gaps between aircraft arriving at an airport. IA first went live in 2015 at London Heathrow and is now also in operation at Amsterdam Schiphol and Toronto Pearson airports.

“Pairwise marks another new milestone in the advancement of the Intelligent Approach tool,” said Graham Emmons, vice president and managing director of civil at Leidos UK, “advancing this world-leading solution to deliver even greater benefits for airports, airlines, passengers and importantly the environment.”

Traditionally, aircraft separation is based on six categories taking into account the aircraft’s weight and the amount of wake vortex it generates.

What Pairwise does is it tailors the separation between each pair of aircraft using the specific characteristics of each individual aircraft type. Tailoring the separation in this far more granular way means air traffic controllers can safely reduce the gap between some pairs of aircraft and increase the overall flow of traffic.

Graham Emmons
VP, Managing Director Leidos Civil UK

This sophisticated approach to Time Based Separation (TBS) is especially beneficial for capacity-constrained airfields, with Pairwise enabling existing runways to utilise maximum capacity without the need for expensive changes to ground infrastructure.

Successful deployment at Heathrow

At Heathrow airport, one of the world’s busiest international airports and the UK’s largest, Pairwise was deployed at the end of last year. The technology is expected to increase the landing rate by around two additional arrivals per landing runway per hour versus traditional wake vortex groups.

While the overall number of flights at Heathrow is capped by government regulation, being able to land more aircrafts per hour will help to minimise delays and airborne holding, resulting in significant fuel and emissions savings as well as increased passenger satisfaction.

IA’s TBS is already delivering up to 47,000 tonnes of CO2 savings at Heathrow, in addition to delay savings and additional tactical runway capacity. Pairwise adds significant further savings. The airport is scheduled at 99 per cent of its declared capacity, meaning any impact on landing rate increases the possibility of both delays and cancellations.

“With Pairwise, the airport has more tactical capacity for flight movements, so flights arrive and depart more on schedule,” explained Emmons. “It improves punctuality at the airport, along with the environmental benefits.”

“Deploying innovative technology like Pairwise separation at Heathrow makes a real difference to our operation’s overall resilience,” said Kelly Stone, head of airport operations Heathrow Airport Limited.

Intelligent Approach benefits

Intelligent Approach, developed jointly by Leidos UK and NATS, was a world first when it deployed at Heathrow in 2015. Its use of dynamically calculated time-based separation – as opposed to static, distance-based gaps – cut headwind delays by more than 60% and reduced airborne holding by 230,000 minutes per annum, saving over 47,000 tonnes of CO2. Pairwise is an exciting opportunity to add further value to these benefits.

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I am a Senior Recruiting Coordinator at GoDaddy and have been with the company for ten months. With nine years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Candidate Experience, and Customer Support, I am passionate about this field. It allows me to assist others in securing their dream jobs and enhancing their interview processes. I studied International Business Management, and during my internship with General Electric, I discovered my passion for Talent Acquisition. That initial experience ignited a profound passion within me, compelling me to seek further opportunities in the field. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with both startups and multinational companies across various industries, including Tech, Education-Tech, Oil and Gas, Beauty, and Telecommunications. This diverse experience has provided me with a well-rounded perspective and a deep understanding of different talent needs. I also have a strong passion for languages, which has helped me work effectively with teams and candidates from all over the world. In addition to my corporate role, I’ve been passionate about beauty and fashion since I was 14 years old. I started watching makeup tutorials on YouTube, and in 2018, I began studying makeup professionally, which I continue to do today. I really enjoy balancing my career at GoDaddy with my creative side in beauty, as it allows me to explore both my corporate and artistic passions in parallel.

What initially attracted me to GoDaddy was its global influence, innovative strategies, and dedication to empowering small businesses. The chance to work in such a dynamic environment, surrounded by talented colleagues, has been a perfect match for my skills and ambitions. I’ve genuinely appreciated my time here.

What has driven your growth most through your career? 

My growth has been fueled by an unwavering curiosity and a deep passion for enhancing processes. Being able to see how small changes can lead to big improvements, whether in candidate experience or team efficiency, really keeps me motivated. I also thrive on collaboration and learning from colleagues across different departments and cultures, which has significantly helped me grow in my role. One of the key drivers for me has been my love for working with both customers and candidates. I find great fulfillment in interacting with people and always strive to make every interaction better, whether it’s enhancing the candidate experience or building stronger relationships with stakeholders. This focus on people and continuous improvement has really shaped my career growth.

If you had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, what would it be and why? 

Inclusive. GoDaddy is all about bringing people together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It’s a place where everyone’s voice is heard, and there’s a genuine commitment to supporting each other’s growth. The company also values work-life balance, which allows us to be productive while maintaining a healthy personal life. Additionally, recognition is an integral part of the culture here.

Employees are celebrated for their contributions, which makes it a truly motivating environment.

This inclusive, balanced, and appreciative atmosphere is one of the things I love most about working at GoDaddy!

How have you and the team stayed successful and collaborated whilst working remote? 

Effective communication and mutual trust have been essential for our remote work success. We’ve built a culture of transparency, and we make sure to stay connected through regular check-ins, virtual team meetings, and collaborative tools. It’s really empowering to know that we can achieve our goals while maintaining flexibility and still feel like a tight-knit team.

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to join the company? 

I would advise anyone looking to join GoDaddy to be ready to embrace a fast-paced, innovative environment. It’s important to be adaptable and open to change, as the company is always evolving. Having a passion for helping small businesses and being excited about technology and global collaboration will also go a long way. Above all, be yourself – GoDaddy values authenticity and diverse perspectives!

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? 

Outside of work, I’m a content creator, model, and makeup artist. I’m passionate about beauty and fashion, and I love keeping up with the latest trends and sharing my experiences on social media. This also gives me the opportunity to meet amazing people and connect with brands. I’m also a big fan of traveling, exploring new restaurants, and having great food experiences. One of my favorite things to do is visit bubble tea places—I absolutely love sipping on boba while walking around! I also enjoy going to concerts. There’s something about the energy of live music that I find incredibly exciting and fulfilling. Spending time with my family and my partner is incredibly important to me, and I truly cherish those moments of connection. I also love animals and have two cats, Niza and Marshmellow, who bring so much joy and fun into my life! Additionally, I’m passionate about learning languages. I’m a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English, and I know a bit of French. Right now, I’m learning Portuguese, and I’m really excited to expand my language skills to continue in my journey of connecting with more people around the world!

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