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Cummins

As part of the Cummins HELM™ Platforms—Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, and Multiple Fuels—Cummins Inc. has introduced the 2027 X15, designed to help fleets achieve their decarbonization goals without compromising performance. With cutting-edge technology, a steadfast commitment to emissions reduction and a century-long legacy of innovation, Cummins continues to set the standard for reliable, fuel-efficient engines built for the future.

Discover the result of over 25 years of specialized engineering, rigorous testing and real-world validation. Click the blue buttons to explore what makes the Cummins 2027 X15 reliable. 

ATLANTA, March 5, 2025 /3BL/ – CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and defeating poverty, announced today the return of “She Leads the World,” their award-winning, multi-day campaign in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. This year, “She Leads the World” will feature a series of events and other special initiatives designed to uplift women’s stories to advance CARE’s mission.

CARE on Capitol Hill:
“She Leads the World” kicks off on March 4 and 5 with CARE on Capitol Hill, a semiannual gathering of the organization’s supporters in Washington, D.C. The two-day event will start with a day of training sessions on March 4. On March 5, CARE Ambassador Kimberly Williams-Paisley joins a group of CARE advocates as they meet with congressional representatives about the critical role of U.S. international leadership in helping families survive immediate crises and emerge from poverty — ensuring a brighter future for everyone. Their day on Capitol Hill will include a special luncheon with policymakers and champions of change at Top of the Hill commemorating International Women’s Day.

Storytelling panel with the Female Quotient and P&G at SXSW:
On International Women’s Day – March 8 – CARE Ambassadors Bellamy Young and Zuriel Oduwole will headline a fireside chat with the Female Quotient and P&G at SXSW in Austin, TX. Young and Oduwole will be joined by CARE’s Chief Marketing Officer Monica Rowe and P&G VP of Communications Allison Tummon Kamphuis. The conversation will spotlight global women leaders and their work uplifting their communities. More information on the conversation can be found here.

She Leads with CARE hosted by Bellamy Young:
She Leads with CARE, a six-episode podcast series hosted by actress and producer Bellamy Young premieres on March 11, 2025. The series highlights the stories of inspiring women leaders around the world and encourages listeners to realize the power within themselves to create change. Each She Leads with CARE installment will be released weekly on Apple and Spotify. Episodes feature Young in conversation with women from Honduras, Jordan, Nepal, Tanzania, Ukraine, and Vietnam who have each been positively impacted by CARE’s programs. Each episode gives listeners an opportunity to learn more about the women featured and support CARE programs.

In partnership with:

P&G, maker of brands like Always, Olay, Pantene, and Secret, returns as a presenting partner for CARE’s International Women’s Day campaign. Together, CARE and P&G work to foster educational and economic opportunities for women and girls as well as to improve access to clean drinking water and proper hygiene.

Humble has teamed up with CARE for International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month—raising funds to help women entrepreneurs around the world grow their businesses, support their families, and build brighter futures.

CARE currently works in over 100 countries around the world, empowering individuals and families to achieve their dreams in a way that can be sustained and built upon in the years to come. Learn more about CARE’s work and discover stories of its impact by visiting care.org/sheleads and by following the organization on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

About CARE
Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2024, CARE worked in 121 countries, reaching 53 million people through 1,450 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.org.

For media inquiries, email care@ssmandl.com, or call (212) 691-2800

Originally posted by Action Against Hunger on March 5th, 2025

JERUSALEM, Israel, March 5, 2025 /3BL/ – The decision to suspend the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, announced on Sunday, endangers the lives of millions of Palestinians in Gaza and threatens to reverse the progress that has been made since the ceasefire was declared on January 19, Action Against Hunger warned. After the ceasefire began, an average of nearly 300 trucks per day entered through several crossings. While still far short of what was agreed in the ceasefire and what is required to meet basic needs, the entry of goods, food and fuel enabled operations of health, water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as the movement of humanitarian personnel in parts of Gaza where access had previously been limited.

Now, Action Against Hunger is calling for the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a lasting ceasefire to allow the continued flow of aid, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the return of remaining hostages.

“Fifteen months of displacement and conflict have left most people dependent on humanitarian aid. The agreement in Gaza had, until Sunday, facilitated more goods coming in,” explained Natalia Anguera, Head of Middle East Operations at Action Against Hunger, a nonpartisan international nonprofit. “For example, more food was being allowed in Gaza, and this allowed us, before Sunday, to increase aid to places we couldn’t access before. Action Against Hunger was planning to bring much needed food aid into Gaza next week to support a community kitchen based in Gaza City, which was going to assist over 4,000 people during the month of Ramadan, but the current restriction prevents us from doing so.”

Consequences of the suspension of humanitarian aid inflows

The suspension of aid threatens to reverse recent gains, putting the lives of millions of people at risk and making the work of humanitarian organisations even more difficult.

“It’s going to be very, very hard,” explained an Action Against Hunger worker in Gaza whose name was withheld for safety reasons. “Although Action Against Hunger had already considered this possible scenario, it is going to be difficult to readjust our plans and our supply work based on these new restrictions, which also mean more people will be in need.”

The suspension of humanitarian aid inflows are causing a significant increase in the price of goods on the local market. “We have to take into account that most people don’t have jobs, so they don’t have a regular income. Purchasing power is still very limited. Action Against Hunger runs cash assistance programs, which provide immediate relief and help stimulate and rebuild the local economy. Those programs are much more efficient when prices are lower, and prices had come down a bit before Sunday,” the Action Against Hunger worker explained.

Humanitarian needs remain enormous. Sanitation in the north is one example. “The entire population that was previously overcrowded in the south is now back to being overcrowded, only in the north, which has nearly no buildings left standing. The population has to move back into camps and there is no space and no infrastructure to contain exposure to disease. A few days ago, it rained heavily, causing the infrastructure to fail and absorb the water, causing stagnant water and sewage to flourish. Exposure to disease and pollution remains one of the most important problems to respond to,” the Action Against Hunger staff member said.

“Action Against Hunger continues to distribute water, tents, and hygiene kits. All of this continues to be an absolute priority. If water, food and shelter were needed during the conflict, they are still needed today,” Natalia Anguera said.

Action Against Hunger in Gaza

Action Against Hunger has been assisting the population in Gaza for more than 20 years. Responding to the escalating crisis, our teams have mobilized to provide hot meals and fresh and dry food, distribute hygiene kits, connect people with shelters, and truck clean water into communities. Since the start of the conflict, under restricted access and frequent blackouts, Action Against Hunger has assisted more than one million people in Gaza and the West Bank.

Contact Information

Organization: Action Against Hunger 
Contact: Meredith Whitefield 
Email: mwhitefield@actionagainsthunger.org

Cummins

‘The Planet and Me’ webinar series features expert conversations packed with actionable insights to drive meaningful change. When it comes to change, and change leadership, NextMapping™ founder Cheryl Cran is the authority. Whether you are a manager, engineer or sales professional, Cran says the key to successful innovation is confronting your own resistance to change.

With this knowledge plus conscious communication and personal accountability, leaders can transform workplace challenges into opportunities. While AI and automation adoption continues to accelerate, Cran argues that focusing on individuals — not tech — is the key to leading successful change.

Here is her three-pronged, human-centered approach we discussed in our conversation:

Change resistance is not just something to be overcome. It is something to be confronted with and understood. Treating regular one-on-ones as more than just check-ins is one opportunity for leaders to understand the human dynamics behind change resistance and to build trust through conscious communication.Change leadership creates an environment where everyone contributes to change. Cran says today’s effective leader is not an autocrat but a mentor who asks powerful questions and genuinely invests in others’ growth. As Cran noted, the best mentors are not threatened by others’ potential — they are excited by it, even if it means their mentee might one day become their boss.Shared leadership is possible once change resistance is addressed. In a traditional hierarchical model, the leader is supposed to have all the answers. However, shared leadership empowers everyone to become a change leader regardless of title.

These philosophies require leaders to be thoughtful about when to lead from the front, when to step back, and when to pivot. The things that worked for me and my leadership style 10 years ago, for example, were vastly different from the approaches I use today.

With the growth and transformational journey of Cummins Inc. in mind, I have pivoted from a focus on corporate adaptability to a focus on people — a human-centered approach. Watch the full webinar to gain insights on how to cultivate change and adaptability in individuals, while leading with humanity in times of change.

As the world races toward a greener future, innovative solutions that empower individuals to take climate-friendly actions are more critical than ever. One such solution is Future, a pioneering payment platform designed to incentivize and reward consumers for making sustainable choices.

On episode 66 of RENEWables, we sat down with Future, to explore how the company is reshaping the way people think about sustainability—by making it both accessible and financially rewarding.

Gamifying Sustainability with FutureCoins

At its core, Future seeks to motivate behavior change by offering tangible benefits for reducing carbon emissions. The platform connects users with a network of over 50,000 brands, transit agencies, and utilities, creating a seamless experience where eco-conscious decisions translate into real-world rewards. From free subway rides in New York City to a loyalty program that tracks carbon impact, Future is proving that sustainability can be both engaging and economically beneficial.

FutureCoins, a unique feature of the platform, gamify sustainable actions by rewarding users for completing green missions. This approach not only makes eco-friendly habits more fun but also encourages long-term behavioral shifts toward lower-carbon lifestyles.

Collaboration is Key to Impact

A major takeaway from our conversation is the power of strategic partnerships. By working alongside businesses, government agencies, and service providers, Future ensures that sustainable options are not just available—but rewarding. The platform’s success in distributing incentives through established networks demonstrates how collaborative efforts can accelerate climate action at scale.

Empowering Consumers for a Greener Tomorrow

At a time when sustainability is often seen as costly or complex, Future is flipping the script. By making climate-conscious choices financially advantageous, the company is proving that individuals can play a significant role in reducing emissions while saving money.

To learn more about how Future is driving change and how you can be part of this movement, check out the full RENEWables podcast episode. It just might inspire you to rethink your daily spending habits and take meaningful steps toward a greener, more sustainable future.

Listen now: https://biostarrenewables.com/resource-library/renewables-66-future-anjali-mahadevia/

#Sustainability #ClimateAction #FutureCoins #GreenLiving #EcoRewards #RenewablesPodcast

Key Points

Elona Dunaway, originally from Albania, moved to the U.S. in 2000 and became a U.S. citizen a decade later, inspired by her parents’ teachings on freedom and independence.She joined Marathon Petroleum in 2013 and now leads the Economics & Planning Team at the Galveston Bay refinery in Texas.Outside of work, Dunaway values family, travel and continuous learning, striving to instill the same values in her children.

For Elona Dunaway, life has always been about embracing change, chasing opportunity and making a lasting impact through her career, in her community and at home.

Born and raised in Albania, a country in Southeastern Europe, Dunaway dreamed of coming to the U.S. for as long as she could remember. In 2000, as a junior in high school, that dream became a reality. A decade later, she reached another milestone, becoming a U.S. citizen, a moment that reminded her how far she had come.

“Growing up in the early ’90s, my dad would talk to me about freedom of speech, democracy, human rights and peaceful protests,” she said. “Albania was emerging from a decades-long dictatorship, and those conversations shaped my view of the world at a young age.”

Her mother, a high school biology and agriculture teacher, also instilled invaluable lessons that would guide her throughout life.

“She took on a greenhouse business to improve our living conditions,” said Dunaway. “She showed me the power of independence, purpose and putting family first. I hope to leave a similar mark on my own children.”

Building a career at Marathon Petroleum

Dunaway joined Marathon Petroleum in 2013 as a Tech Service Engineer at the Detroit, Michigan, refinery, but her connection to the company began years earlier. From 2009 to 2012, she worked as a process design engineer on Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit Heavy Oil Upgrade Project (DHOUP).

Her career has taken her across the country, from Southern California to Alaska, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Now, she leads the Economics & Planning Team at the Galveston Bay refinery in Texas, overseeing production plans, supporting product movements and optimizing value chain operations.

“Our team works closely with operations, maintenance, tech service, trading teams and MPLX (Marathon Petroleum’s midstream component) scheduling to ensure we’re leveraging our assets and connectivity with pipelines and dock logistics,” she said. “Every day, we move over a million barrels of feedstocks and products.”

While the work is fast-paced and complex, Dunaway thrives on teamwork and shared purpose.

“Working toward a common goal keeps me going, especially on long and demanding days,” she said. “I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible people throughout my career, like my team in Kenai, Alaska, who showed me what it means to come together, overcome challenges and create a supportive work environment.”

Her ability to solve problems, lead teams and drive results has earned her the respect of colleagues across the company.

“Elona has an incredible talent for spotting challenges and opportunities, bringing in the right people and making things better,” said Brian David, Lead Planning & Optimization Engineer at Marathon Petroleum. “Her drive is inspiring, and we’re lucky to have her.”

Lessons Learned & Words of Advice

Dunaway’s journey has taught her valuable lessons, both in her career and personal life. One of the biggest surprises was how much working at Marathon Petroleum heightened her awareness of safety, not just at the refinery, but at home.

“When I bought my first home in 2009, I immediately wanted to know where the isolation valves for the water and natural gas were,” she said with a laugh. “I started keeping up with furnace maintenance, filter changes and contractor standards, things I had never thought about before.”

Her advice for those just starting out: work hard, ask questions and always seek to understand the “why” behind what you do.

“Don’t be too hard on yourself. Learn from challenges, grow through experience and always be a good teammate,” she said. “Having the right people in your corner makes all the difference. The encouragement I received early on shaped me into the leader I am today.”

Dunaway’s leadership is built on accountability, collaboration and a commitment to finding real solutions.

“I will always push myself and those around me to keep learning, to keep trying new things, because I truly believe every challenge is a chance to grow and see the world differently.”

“She takes ownership, brings people together and follows through to make a lasting impact,” said Cindy Meyn, Area Team Leader at the Catlettsburg refinery.

“I’m grateful to call her a friend and colleague because she challenges me, offers valuable perspective and is always there to listen,” said Josh Brand, Global Value Chain Optimization Director at Marathon Petroleum.

Quick Facts

• Hometown: Fier, Albania; Detroit, Michigan

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (Wayne State University)

• Family: Husband Kyle; Daughter Elle, 9; Son William, 7

• Hobbies: Traveling, Food, Snowboarding

• Fun Fact: I speak 3 languages – Albanian, Italian and English

Life Beyond Work

Outside of work, Dunaway’s world revolves around family, travel and making memories with loved ones. She and her husband Kyle, who also works at the company as an Advanced Senior Refining Engineer, first crossed paths on Marathon’s project in Detroit, where Kyle was already working.

“The first time we met there was something about her, an aura that was just undeniable,” Kyle said. “A couple of months later she joined Marathon and the rest is history.”

Watching Elona grow professionally has been inspiring for Kyle, who describes her as driven and unafraid to challenge the status quo. But what he finds even more rewarding is seeing her thrive as a mom to their two children.

“I’ve always been her biggest cheerleader, but lately, I think our kids are giving me a run for my money,” Kyle said. “Especially our 9-year-old, who’s already dishing out career advice to Mom.”

No matter the role, whether mom, engineer or leader, Elona carries forward the drive her parents instilled in her, always pushing herself and those around her to grow, improve and make a difference.

“I will always push myself and those around me to keep learning, to keep trying new things, because I truly believe every challenge is a chance to grow and see the world differently.”

Cory Everington is on a mission to bring dark web criminals to justice. Her lifelong pursuit of knowledge precedes her as she works to deliver critical intelligence to key government agencies at CACI today. 

Since earning a Master of Science in analytics from North Carolina State University in 2016, Everington has taken on diverse roles, uncovering critical insights along the way. She draws inspiration from Hope Jahren’s memoir Lab Girl, which speaks to perseverance in the face of challenges.

“Jahren’s story of overcoming barriers and staying true to her passion for discovery has deeply resonated with me,” she said. “Her perseverance reminds me that progress in science and technology isn’t just about intelligence or skill—it’s about persistence, curiosity, and a profound sense of purpose, qualities that continue to guide me today.”

That same mindset has shaped Everington’s career as a technology and national security leader at CACI. As head of the DarkBlue Intelligence Group, she leads efforts to equip law enforcement, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community with precision tools to dismantle criminal networks.

“Our work isn’t just about finding data—it’s about using it to stop human trafficking, terrorism, and financial crimes,” she noted. “Every insight we uncover has the potential to save lives.”

With a team-first approach, Everington champions AI, cybersecurity, and intelligence solutions that serve a greater mission. She fosters a culture of curiosity, knowing that innovation thrives when people embrace challenges rather than shy away from them.

“I encourage my team to approach obstacles with curiosity because that’s where true innovation happens,” she said. “The most transformative ideas come from those willing to take risks, learn from failure, and step into the unknown with confidence.”

Her ability to identify opportunities and turn potential into progress has led to game-changing advancements. In 2024, she spearheaded the launch of DarkPursuit’s Image Blur and CluesAI, two breakthrough tools designed to shield analysts from the psychological toll of dark web investigations. With cybersecurity burnout at an all-time high, she saw an urgent need for change.

Her team’s latest innovation, CluesAI, revolutionized the way intelligence is gathered. Within just 50 days, CluesAI was created to deliver intelligence reports that link anonymous data to identifiable entities across dark and open web data. The tool has proven transformative, substantially reducing barriers for analysts, and enabling them to generate complex insights more efficiently. 

Beyond her technical achievements, Everington is a dedicated mentor and force for positive change in her community. She partners with UVA and Virginia Tech to recruit women in STEM and regularly connects with CACI’s 300+ interns, providing them with invaluable early-career insights. 

“I tell all young professionals I encounter the best piece of advice I’ve received: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable,” she said. “Growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones—it happens when we take on challenges that force us to adapt.” 

Her commitment extends to nonprofit work. Under her leadership, DarkBlue provides no-cost training and access to five organizations fighting human trafficking and child exploitation.

“One nonprofit resolved six cases in a week using DarkBlue,” she shares. “When teams share the ways in which our tools are making a difference—that’s what keeps me going.”

For demonstrating exemplary leadership and exceeding performance expectations, Cory was recently named a 2025 Women in Technology Awards finalist in the Rising Star category. She nods to CACI’s approachable culture for providing the support and opportunities that have allowed her to break new ground—both in her career and in the company’s shared legacy.

“With the resources and support you need to thrive, your potential is limitless.” She said. “At CACI, we’re not just pushing technology forward, we’re making a real impact—one case, one breakthrough at a time.”

Explore career opportunities at CACI.

About CACI

At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at www.caci.com.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.

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Lorraine Corcoran                                                              
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications                  
(703) 434-4165, lorraine.corcoran@caci.com                         

March 5, 2025 /3BL/ – SCS Consulting Services and SCS Global Services have announced that they are offering a four-part webinar series providing an orientation to the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) including an outlook on potential changes under the newly released Omnibus bill. The series will also dive into double materiality, early CSRD reporting lessons learned, sustainability reporting strategies, and the relation between the CSRD and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Full webinar series and registration can be accessed here.

Webinars in the Series include:

Understanding the EU CSRD: What It Is and How the EU Omnibus Bill Might Impact It

Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CET (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT)

Join SCS Consulting Services’ CSRD Program Manager, Marie Blazy, Managing Director, Europe, Jan Pierre Jarrin Peters, and Managing Director, ESG Consulting, Bonnie Holman for a 45-minute discussion focusing on:

What is CSRD: scope and main conceptsOmnibus bill proposed changes to bring alignment between CSRD, CSDDD and the EU TaxonomyOmnibus bill timeline and how it may affect your companyPractical steps to move forward with your CSRD reporting

Register Here

Understanding the EU CSRD: The Dos and Don’ts of Double Materiality Assessments

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CET (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT)

Join SCS Consulting Services’ Senior Project Manager, Stephanie Ellis and CSRD Program Manager, Marie Blazy for a 45-minute debrief on the do’s and don’ts of Double Materiality assessments and lessons learned over the last year. We’ll focus on:

Double Materiality: A pragmatic assessment of your businessImpacts and Financial Risks and Opportunities: How they may be interconnectedScale, Scope, and Irremediability: Why value chain activities are important to considerPractical Applicability: Best practices for data collection and stakeholder engagementIntegration with Business Strategy: How to align the results of your double materiality assessment with core business strategiesCSRD Compliance: How to accurately convey your DMA data within your sustainability report for compliance with EU regulations

Register Here

Understanding the EU CSRD: Deep dive into the Omnibus Bill and Relations Between CSDDD & CSRD

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CET (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT)

Join SCS Consulting Services’ CSRD Program Manager, Marie Blazy, and Managing Director, ESG Consulting, Bonnie Holman for a 45-minute webinar that takes a deep dive into the EU Omnibus Bill and how the changes relate to the CSDDD and CSRD. We’ll discuss:

Content of the Omnibus proposal and progress to dateNext legislative steps at EU and national levelsWhat should companies be doing in this period of uncertainty: Risks and opportunities

Register Here

Understanding the EU CSRD: Building a Robust and Value-Creating CSRD Sustainability Report

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CET (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT)

Join SCS Consulting Services’ CSRD Program Manager, Marie Blazy, and Managing Director, ESG Consulting, Bonnie Holman Strategy for a 45-minute discussion on creating a robust and comprehensive EU CSRD-compliant sustainability report that will be assurance-ready. We will discuss how to best leverage the data produced during the process to enhance your sustainability roadmap towards long-term growth and value creation. And we’ll focus on:

Transition planning from voluntary to compliance-based reportingUnderstanding the scope and extent of CSRD sustainability reportingPlanning for reporting over a phase-in timelineIntegrated reporting processesEarly lessons learned from 2025 reporters

Register Here 

Originally published in Lenovo’s 2023/24 ESG Report

Product end-of-life management (PELM)

Lenovo’s Product End-of-Life Management (PELM) program is an important part of its efforts to support a transition to a circular economy, as it supports extending the product lifecycle through reuse and recycling of products and parts. The PELM program also supports the elimination of end-of-life electronic products being disposed of in landfills and includes the practice of reuse, refurbishing, de-manufacturing, dismantling, reclamation, shredding, recycling, treatment, and disposal of products, parts, and peripherals when they are taken out of service, reach end-of-life, or are scrapped. This program covers Lenovo-branded and non-branded products owned by Lenovo or accepted from customers and others (including customer returns or take back). Lenovo has made available the Electronics End of Life Standard for suppliers with details about Lenovo’s PELM supplier requirements and the industry-standard certifications it promotes.

Product take-back programs

As a global business, Lenovo offers end-of-life recycling and management programs for both consumer and business customers in many major markets. These product take-back programs (PTB) are tailored to the specific location and business needs and include programs for recycling products as well as packaging and batteries in many geographies. Customers can obtain information about Lenovo’s recycling programs on its Recycling webpage.

For its business and enterprise customers, Lenovo offers Asset Recovery Services (ARS) globally to manage the disposition of IT assets and data center infrastructure. Customers can access information about Lenovo’s global ARS program at its Asset Recovery Services webpage.

Product and parts management

Lenovo, through these circular economy programs, strives to maximize the value and potential reuse of excess, returned, and obsolete products and parts across its business and manufacturing operations, repair network, and channel partners. Through reverse supply chains, these products and parts are kept in circulation as-is or after refurbishing and Lenovo can potentially avoid having to manufacture new products and parts.

Management of PELM suppliers

Lenovo maintains a program to help ensure that recycling, disposal, and disposition of end-of-life products owned by Lenovo or returned by customers is accomplished in an environmentally responsible and legally compliant manner. This program includes:

Supplier completion of Lenovo’s initial supplier audit or evaluation form declaring their processing capabilities and controls, management systems for quality, environmental, health and safety, industry standards, legal compliance, downstream facilities disclosures, and evaluation criteria,Lenovo’s environmental audit or evaluation of supplier facilities and processes prior to engagement with documentation of audit findings and recommendations in a final report,Review of all audit or evaluation documentation and recommendations by its Geographic Environmental Focal Points and final approval by Global ESG management,Database of all Lenovo’s audited and approved PELM supplier facilities by geography with approved services for use by all Lenovo organizations, sites, and programs worldwide,Lenovo’s supplier contracts with specific environmental terms and conditions related to expected environmental performance and reporting,Suppliers in scope include ARS suppliers, legal and voluntary product take-back providers, dismantlers, recyclers, refurbishers, disposal, and other related vendors. Lenovo’s Electronics End of Life Standard for Suppliers sets guidelines that all recovered products and parts are to be data wiped, refurbished, tested for function, labeled as refurbished, and resold where they will be used as originally intended without further refurbishing before use. The standard also requires suppliers to use Lenovo-approved recyclers for the disposition of non-working products and parts and waste generated from their refurbishing processes and prohibits the shipment of hazardous waste to non-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (non-OECD) countries.

Recovery and recycling trends

As customers continue to have considerable interest in Lenovo’s recycling programs, its continual improvement activities include searching for opportunities to maximize reuse and recycling. Results of Lenovo’s progress against its PELM targets are available in Section 8.0. Lenovo’s ESG KPIs include recycling or reuse KPIs, for more information see Section 9.0.

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“I want to be with her!”

With a greeting like that, it’s no wonder Mondays are Layknn Davidson’s favorite day of the week.

If you’re thinking the rock star shoutouts are from her high school classmates, think again. Davidson’s accolades come from the elementary students she tutors through Brightlane Learning – students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Troubled by seeing students fall behind in their schoolwork from absences due to homelessness, Sally Bindley founded Brightlane Learning in 2001. Bindley initially recruited family members and friends to tutor with her to help keep students on pace to graduate. Today, 200-plus Brightlane Learning volunteers tutor more than 750 kindergarten through twelfth-grade students across 30-plus schools and shelters.

“As homelessness and housing instability in Indianapolis rise, Brightlane is supporting a growing number of students,” said Kelly Coker, Chief Operating and Program officer with the nonprofit. “And, as resources for students facing homelessness decrease, support from our community partners and volunteers becomes especially important. We’re incredibly grateful to our community funders and dedicated volunteers who help ensure we can provide critical support and guidance to each and every student we serve.”

Last September, the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit primarily funded by Regions Bank, joined those community partners by awarding a $50,000 grant benefitting Brightlane Learning’s programs and services.

Regions Bank and its associates in Indianapolis have also worked with Brightlane Learning since 2016, providing financial contributions, conducting school supplies drives and by volunteering.

Davidson’s volunteerism began three years ago following a text from a fellow tutor.

“I thought it sounded pretty cool, so I decided to try it to see if I liked it,” she explained. “And, obviously, I did since we’re still doing it.”

“We” – just who was that texter and fellow tutor? Layknn’s mom, Amanda Henriott.

“I found out about Brightlane Learning when Layknn was a baby,” said Henriott. “I tutored full-time at the time. I loved what they were doing, and I had such a good time doing it. When I returned to work, I thought, ‘If I ever get the chance to do this again, I will.’”

Fourteen years later, she did.

Each week, mother and daughter head to the Salvation Army’s Barton Center apartments for their one-hour tutoring session. Amanda works with Matchbook Learning students weekly as well.

Yes, the sessions are devoted to developing and improving academic skills, but there’s far more to them.

“I usually begin by touching base, seeing how their week is going, seeing how school is going,” Henriott said. “We’ll then do their writing prompt – something like, ‘Would you prefer to play in a pile of leaves or a pile of snow?’ I try to make it the most fun the child has each week.”

“Tutoring has taught me to be more inclusive with everybody.”
Layknn Davidson

“They may not have a younger person they can talk to,” added Davidson. “They talk to me like I’m their friend, not like an adult. It’s so exciting to see them and they give you a big hug.”

What happens each Monday at Barton involves reading, writing and relationships – including the one between the Davidson and Henriott, known to occasionally generate a reaction from students.

“They’ll say to me, ‘That’s your mom?’,” said Davidson. “And then they go freak out and tell others. They always think it’s cool we’re here together.”

“If she doesn’t come one week, they’re like, ‘Where’s Layknn? Where is she?’,” added Henriott.

Memories the two make while tutoring remain with them, even after students transition from short-term apartments into permanent housing.

“There are kids I tutored two years ago, and I still think of them and wonder how they’re doing,” said Henriott. “You definitely form connections with them.”

Sometimes, the students teach the tutor a thing or two about math.

“It’s a very humbling experience to have a third grader solve a problem in his head before I can on paper,” said Henriott. “I’ll ask, ‘How did you just do that in your head?’ He’s so, so, so smart.”

Oftentimes, the students also share insightful life lessons.

“Tutoring has taught me to be more inclusive with everybody,” said Davidson. “It’s opened my brain to see everyone has their differences, but we’re more alike than our differences.”

“I want to do what I can to help solve the issue of homelessness.”
Amanda Henriott

“Brightlane has shown me how passionate I am about affordable housing,” said Henriott, a realtor. “I want to do what I can to help solve the issue of homelessness.”

Mother and daughter have also learned more about each other thanks to the experience.

“I’ve raised a good person,” said Henriott. “I just love how giving she is and how she’s got such a big heart. I’m proud of her. “

“I like seeing how encouraging she is with the kids,” said Davidson. “It’s exciting to see her get to so happy when a student figures out something.”

Mother and daughter typically debrief about their students’ “aha!” moments on the drive home.

“It’s one of the most fun hours of my entire week,” said Henriott. “It’s something I keep on my calendar as a non-negotiable. You really feel like you’re making a difference with the students. You get out of it what you give.”

“Some say it’s very nice of me to do, but I don’t think of it that way,” added Davidson. “I’m there to have a good time with them.”

But let’s make one thing clear – during Brightlane Learning tutoring sessions, a good time is had by all.

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The Alabama-based Region Foundation supports community investments that positively impact communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank. To learn more about the Regions Foundation visit www.regions.com/foundation.