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SLB’s sustainability performance has earned the company a place on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, a leading benchmark of global sustainability leaders.

The Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices measure companies’ performance using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The indices feature world and regional sustainability leaders identified by S&P Global, through its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

The CSA is a database for corporate sustainability performance used by S&P Global clients across 49 countries. It scores companies based on industry-specific, financially relevant sustainability criteria, enabling investors to identify businesses that effectively combine sustainability performance with economic success.

“These distinctions are a testament to our sustainable business strategy, robust framework performance, and the unwavering passion of our people. As a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet, we are embedding sustainability into every aspect of our operations, growing our business while positively impacting the energy landscape,” says Vice President of Sustainability Mikki Corcoran.

Being listed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Indices means SLB is recognized as one of the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies based on performance across ESG criteria.

SLB has also been selected for inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, a leading reference on corporate sustainability. S&P considered 7,690 companies based on assessment of CSA scores. This year’s yearbook includes 780 companies across 62 industries. Companies must score within the top 15% of their industry.

This adds to the company’s sustainability performance distinctions across other ESG frameworks including an A rating on the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) Supplier Engagement Leaderboard, a B in CDP’s Climate rating, and a score of AA in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) rating.

Learn more about SLB sustainability initiatives here.

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With the support of customers, associates, and partners, Albertsons Companies Foundation is proud to announce a donation of $6.6 million to aid those affected by the devastating wildfires in southern California. Together, we are making a difference and bringing hope to those in need.

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

In this episode, John McCalla-Leacy, KPMG’s Head of Global ESG, interviews the Honorable Mia Mottley, the first female Prime Minister of Barbados, a role she has held since 2018.

The Prime Minister speaks about the pressing climate crisis, how AI and tech is changing business, and the importance of engaging people when building a sustainable future.

Click here to listen to Episode 31 of ESG voices

Lenovo was recently included in the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers for 2025 by Forbes, in partnership with Statista.

America’s Dream Employers were selected based on an independent survey of university students as well as employees working over the last three years for enterprise organizations with more than 1,000 employees in the U.S., across all industries. Respondents evaluated employers on growth opportunities, quality of work, compensation, and the organization’s overall reputation.

This recognition is a testament to the inclusive culture, the purposeful approach, and the positive environment that Lenovo fosters for its more than 69,500 global employee base, operating in more than 180 markets around the world. Lenovo’s Employee Resource Groups are an important differentiator, creating spaces for employees where communities of shared values harness the strength of Lenovo’s diversity.

Lenovo has received similar recognitions for being an employer of choice. In January 2024, employees voted Lenovo to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. In 2023, Forbes named Lenovo one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. Lenovo has also been celebrated as a best employer for disability inclusion and workplace equality.

Learn more about what makes Lenovo a dream employer in its Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

At Covia, protecting our digital assets and team members plays a vital role in everything we do. From our plant locations to our corporate offices – cybersecurity remains a consistent focus to ensure the safety of our data, systems, and people.

In 2025, Covia continues to innovate our cybersecurity strategies and implement cutting-edge tools to further strengthen our digital defenses. Read on to learn more about our Cybersecurity team’s important work, their innovative security measures, and how they’re preparing for future challenges.

Cybersecurity Team Highlights: Jonathan Shaper & Charles Ricciardi

Covia’s approach to cybersecurity is comprehensive and proactive, led by experts who understand both the technical and human elements of digital security. Our Cybersecurity team ensures Covia’s systems and data remain protected while enabling team members to work efficiently and securely.

We want to highlight two key members of our Cybersecurity team who have been instrumental in implementing and managing our security initiatives. Jonathan Shaper, Director of Information Security and Governance, and Charles Ricciardi, Information Technology Security Engineer, are invaluable team members who have played crucial roles in strengthening our cybersecurity posture.

Jonathan joined Covia four years ago and brings 15 years of experience in audit and cybersecurity. As the strategic leader of the department, he oversees the entire cybersecurity program and governance, ensuring Covia stays protected against evolving threats while maintaining an acceptable risk tolerance.

Charles’ journey at Covia spans a decade, starting at the service desk and working his way up to his current role as security engineer. He ensures all Covia computers and devices remain up to date with the latest security software, manages critical security tools, and works closely with other teams to make security a top priority across all systems.

Proactive Prevention and Team Empowerment

Protecting an organization from cyber-attacks is a 24/7 effort, and that’s why Jonathan and Charles take great lengths to implement new software and best practices to stay ahead of potential threats.

The team analyzes more than 4 billion log entries each month for potential security risks, which includes all internet traffic, internal traffic, and any other activity tied to a Covia computer. Various controls and protections block a lot of the threats, but the team processes upwards of 40 security tickets daily, working closely with team members across the organization to investigate and resolve anything that remotely seems like a potential threat.

Their philosophy emphasizes quick, decisive action. While some tickets are false positives, everything is taken seriously to prevent a breach – even if it means occasionally having to apologize for being overly cautious.

This preventative approach is combined with active security awareness training and incentives to help team members contribute to Covia’s culture of safety. Ongoing training efforts – such as sending out test phishing emails and offering prizes to employees who report potential risks – have helped others in the organization take ownership over their own cybersecurity experience.

Outsmarting Email Threats Through Innovative Technology

Phishing attacks are the most common form of cybercrime, with an estimated 3.4 billion phishing emails sent each day. In 2024, Covia implemented an innovative tool to detect compromised business emails, transforming the way we protect the organization against sophisticated email threats.

The tool uses machine learning to examine how different users talk and flag suspicious emails that deviate from normal patterns. The system reviews the languages and words used in every incoming email and catches threats that traditional email gateways might miss. Once flagged, the system presents warning banners when something doesn’t look right, giving users a chance to think twice before responding.

The success of this initiative reflects Covia’s larger strategy of implementing multiple layers of security. Combined with monthly phishing awareness training and strengthened password requirements, Covia successfully decreased our cybersecurity threat resolution time by 60-70% on average.

Embracing AI for Enhanced Protection

The business email compromise tool has already yielded notable results, and it’s one example of how the cybersecurity team leverages innovative technology to fend off threats. As one of the leading proponents of artificial intelligence in the cybersecurity industry, Jonathan actively seeks the latest AI-based tools to see how they can help protect the organization. This search has led to new tools that review user access, automatically identify and block anomalous behaviors, and complete other key tasks.

“We are constantly talking to vendors and making proof-of-concepts on new software and tools that are out there,” Charles said. “Jonathan is always searching for new approaches, asking the team if there’s anything that we have a need for or something that’s going to help keep us secure.”

The cybersecurity team remains committed to staying ahead of emerging threats. Through continued innovation, employee education, and the implementation of cutting-edge technology, Covia’s cybersecurity team works tirelessly to protect our organization’s digital assets and enable our team members to work securely and efficiently.

Learn more about Covia’s cybersecurity efforts here.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 13, 2025 /3BL/ – Discovery Education is offering a new suite of diverse digital resources supporting Engineers Week 2025 activities. Established in 1951, Engineers Week immerses students in the future of engineering and helps create pathways for students seeking engineering careers. Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 teaching and learning solutions.

Occurring February 16-22 and focusing on the theme “Design Your Future,” Engineers Week inspires student curiosity in engineering while showing how engineering changes the world. Discovery Education’s curated new collection of standards-aligned, high-quality resources includes:

The Engineering Channel: Available to users of Discovery Education Experience, the Engineering Channel offers diverse content segmented by grade band. From videos and quizzes to activities, reading passages, and more, there’s something for every student.Career Connect: Available to users of Discovery Education Experience, educators can invite an engineer to a virtual classroom visit through Career Connect. This new tool promotes student curiosity by connecting classroom learning to real-world applications and potential careers. Through Career Connect, educators request virtual classroom visits from industry professionals, selecting from an array of job types, industries, languages, and locations. Then, students meet directly with diverse industry professionals, such as engineers from ASME, Nucor, LydaHill Philanthropies, and more.Engineering Lessons: Available to users of Mystery Science by Discovery Education, this collection of engineering-focused lessons offers thought-provoking scenarios and accompanying activities. Mystery Science by Discovery Education is an engaging standards-aligned science curriculum for grades K-5 designed to help students stay curious.Career Videos: The STEM Careers Coalition offers a collection of career profile videos spotlighting engineering professionals in STEM. Students can easily make the link between classrooms and careers with the videos and accompanying lessons, activities, and hands-on student activations. The STEM Careers Coalition is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations, reaching 11M+ students with equitable access to STEM resources and career connections since its launch in 2019. The Coalition will continue to ignite student curiosity and influence a diverse future workforce.Video Topic Series: Available from Engineering Dreams, a program with ASME, the video topic series explores how engineering helps solve real-world community challenges. The series also features companion activities and educator guides.

“Engineers Week provides an incredible opportunity to inspire curiosity and build student confidence about the many career pathways available in the field of engineering,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Discovery Education. “These engineering-focused resources not only link classroom learning to the real world of engineering, but also empower students to envision themselves as problem solvers and innovators.”

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts 
Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@dicoveryed.com

This year, the world’s population will top 10 billion people—and finding new ways to sustainably produce food is a priority.

One option to meet increasing demand is alternative proteins—meat made from plants, cultivated from animal cells, or produced via fermentation.

Rockwell Automation is working with U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-approved alternative protein manufacturing facilities to help grow this emerging sector. The goal: create products that taste the same as conventional products yet cost the same or less to produce, reducing the draw on natural resources.

One of the biggest challenges facing alternative protein manufacturing facilities is taking a proven idea and scaling production—or going from growing a few cells at a bench-top to cultivating thousands of liters of cells for mass production.

A solid first step is having the right technology to collect, record, and analyze data early in the product development stage to allow for better testing and modeling using digital inputs.

Rockwell technology, including PlantPAx® modern distributor control system and model configuration using FactoryTalk® Batch software, is helping producers move from manually testing to automation. This means instead of testing hundreds of batches to see which product is the most effective, manufacturers can quickly find the product option that is the most nutritious, profitable, and repeatable—and therefore most likely to be successful—all while saving time and cost.

In the case of alternative protein production, the benefits of automation apply to every part of the manufacturing chain, starting at raw materials, through to processing, waste minimization, byproduct extraction, and even the packaging of the finished product.

Rockwell continues to refine solutions that use data intelligently and provide ongoing support that will help the alternative proteins sector to operate in a way that is compliant, efficient, and sustainable. The solutions expand beyond food.

Learn more about how a cultivated meat production facility used Rockwell solutions to automate its control system for its pilot alternative protein plant.

We are excited to launch our Early Careers 2025 Spring Learning Series.

We’re inviting students across North America to learn more about what it is like to work here, what potential career paths look like, how we enable students to learn then lead and to also hear from former interns about their experiences with us.

**These events are open to all students**

Part 1: Achieving Greater Together
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, 12:00PM – 12:45PM CST

Part 2: Blast from the Past – Former Intern Panel
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, 12:00PM – 12:45PM CST

Part 3: Explore #LifeAtNT
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, 12:00PM – 12:45PM CST

Part 4: Redefining the FinTech Space
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, 12:00PM – 12:45PM CST

Part 5: Insider Tips from a Recruiter
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, 12:00PM – 12:45PM CST

Part 6: Blast from the Past – Former Intern Panel (in person event)
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, 2:00PM – 4:00PM CST

Interested?

Learn more about each session here.

A topic that has come up many times at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos over recent years is the increasing fragmentation of our world — within societies and between nations. But, amid this division and disagreement, there is one hope that many still share: the belief that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to significant progress across the globe.

From my work at a company that pioneers AI in business processes, I hold this hope too: AI has the potential to stimulate growth and make companies more productive. It can make economies more resilient by helping businesses navigate disruptions, whether through global trade crises, natural disasters, or regional conflicts.

AI can also play a critical role in our ability to achieve our sustainability goals, tackle climate change, and mitigate its impact. While many recognize AI’s positive potential, the growing fragmentation of our world greatly reduces our ability to take full advantage of the opportunities AI presents.

AI can only be as good as the data it can access and work with. The more restrictions, limitations, and political borders we impose on it, the less positive impact AI can have in our countries and companies. AI can’t thrive in a fragmented world. This is what I call the AI progress challenge.

Tackling the AI Progress Challenge, Step by Step

Finding solutions to something as vast and as complex as global fragmentation requires us to divide the problem into smaller, individual challenges that are easier to overcome. How can we make AI a stronger tool for progress? How can we navigate the AI progress challenge step by step?

1. Begin at company-level

It starts on our doorsteps — at the level of the individual company. Cloud migration is an integral first step. The cloud makes data accessible for AI, systematically and comprehensively, and cloud solutions can easily — even automatically — be kept up to date with the latest AI innovations. What is more, integrated cloud software offers a standardized environment for data and processes. It makes it easier for companies to keep their data structured, clean, and coherent across the company — and consequently easier for AI applications to use.

2. Create an industrial ecosystem

The second step toward maximizing the potential of AI is to bring individual companies together in an industrial ecosystem. To become more productive, resilient, and sustainable, companies need to exchange information with suppliers — sometimes thousands of them — as well as with their clients and innovation partners. In the age of business AI, the need to build intelligent business networks is more important than ever. The more broadly and widely data can be shared between companies, the better and more impactful AI outcomes can be. The whole ecosystem profits in terms of added competitiveness and innovation power.

3. Build international frameworks

The third step is to build international frameworks that allow AI innovation to thrive in a responsible way. Governments and regulators can reduce unnecessary barriers to the exchange of data within countries and between countries. In cooperation with industry, public actors can also work towards aligning and harmonizing technological regulations wherever possible, especially between the key economic powers of North America, China, and Europe.

At the same time, we must build trust. Lack of trust is perhaps the greatest driver of global fragmentation — and the biggest obstacle to collaboration. By joining forces, international companies can agree on common rules for data usage, data privacy, and responsible, ethical AI. Such “confederations of trust” encourage more frequent data sharing.

Putting the AI Puzzle Together

The cloud, business networks, and a more harmonized global environment based on trust; each of these steps reduces fragmentation and increases federation. And, each of these steps can help the organizations involved reap much greater benefits from AI.

It’s like putting together a 10,000-piece puzzle. It’s not easy to start with and it’s not something that can be accomplished in one go, but if we begin by putting a handful of pieces into place, the big picture gradually emerges. As the degree of federation increases, progress accelerates.

It’s on us to put the AI puzzle together and reduce fragmentation, one step at a time. This is how we maximize the potential of AI — not just for some, but for many.

Christian Klein is CEO of SAP SE.

Mike Shantz, Senior Category Manager for Griffith Foods’ Global Alternative Proteins business, knows the importance of developing alternative proteins to complement traditional animal protein.

“As the world’s population grows to an estimated 10 billion by 2050, finding ways to increase food production with fewer resources is essential to ensuring the health of people as well as our planet,” said Mike. Alternative proteins are sustainable, offer health and nutrition benefits, and are accessible and affordable. According to Mike, Griffith Foods’ Alternative Protein Portfolio meets the taste, texture and flavor variety demands of consumers.

Visit our website and download our Alternative Protein Portfolio to learn more.

At Griffith Foods, our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. We help our partners meet the evolving needs and desires of consumers in ways that respect and sustain the planet. Our care and creativity mean we’ll find the right mix of global reach and local impact to serve the earth and nourish all of us who call it home.

Our Sustainability Platform of People, Planet, and Performance guides how we behave, conduct business, and treat people, ensuring that everything we do leads to responsible growth for our entire ecosystem.

People
We take care of our employees and the communities in which we do business.

Planet
We all share one Earth, and we take environmental action to responsibly care for it. 

Performance
We operate ethically and strategically to create a positive impact for our business and for all of those with whom we interact.

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