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NEW YORK, February 20, 2025 /3BL/ – T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced even more best-in-class benefits and support for first responders through T-Priority, a cutting-edge 5G solution designed to transform frontline connectivity. During a live event in New York City, Callie Field, President of T-Mobile Business Group, announced four major moves that take T-Mobile’s support of first responders to the next level: a major agreement with the City of New York to be the single carrier for all its public safety network, partnerships with industry powerhouses including Samsung, Getac and Skydio, exclusive benefits for individual first responders like free access to the T-Priority network slice and a $2 million donation for charitable support to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

“First responders are the backbone of public safety, and they deserve the most advanced 5G technology to support them when lives are on the line,” said Callie Field, President, T-Mobile Business Group. “With T-Priority, T-Mobile is providing public safety agencies and first responders with the innovative solutions they need to stay prepared, respond faster and protect the communities they serve, empowering them to lead in times of crisis and shape the future of emergency response.”

The 5G Era of Public Safety Is Here
T-Priority, initially announced at the company’s Capital Markets Day, was purpose-built for the millions of first responders in the U.S., addressing their urgent need for reliable and resilient connectivity. In fact, 64% of first responders cited an unreliable network as their main communications concern in a recent survey. Many are still held back by outdated 4G infrastructure and problems like congestion, insufficient speeds and coverage gaps. To tackle these connectivity barriers, T-Priority offers first responders benefits like:

More capacity: 40% more 5G capacity than other providers to help more first responders stay connected to more devices. And this is augmented by T-Mobile’s innovative network slice. The network slice acts like a traffic cop that directs network traffic, ensuring first responders get the best possible experience with up to 5 times the resources of the average user. And in rare times of extreme congestion, it can dynamically dedicate more capacity to first responders.
 Faster speeds: T-Mobile delivers 2.5 times faster speeds on average than other providers for data-intensive communications. And, again, the network slice uplevels this by providing lower latency and faster speeds more consistently with the highest priority across all 5G bands.
 Closing coverage gaps: In addition to operating the nation’s largest 5G network, T-Mobile is launching T-Mobile Starlink later this year, included at no extra cost for first responder agencies on T-Priority plans. As the first and only space-based mobile network in the U.S., it can help keep people connected in the more than 500,000 square miles of the country unreached by any carrier’s earth-bound cell towers.

This is all possible because T-Priority is powered by T-Mobile’s 5G standalone (SA) network — the most advanced type of 5G network. While most operators initially relied on LTE-based non-standalone technology, T-Mobile was the first provider in the world to deploy a commercial 5G SA core, enabling critical innovations like network slicing. With T-Priority, T-Mobile is providing first responders with a dedicated slice of its 5G SA network to give them more capacity, faster 5G speeds and the highest priority — reinforcing its leadership in delivering the most advanced, reliable and scalable solutions for public safety. Plus, T-Mobile’s 5G SA offers state of the art security — helping ensure uninterrupted service even in the face of sophisticated cyber threats.

The Most Advanced 5G Ecosystem for First Responders
First responders rely on a vast ecosystem of purpose-built tools – from drones and AI-powered applications to deployables that boost coverage in the field. Many of these tools still operate on 4G or, at best, non-standalone 5G. T-Mobile is changing that by growing its ecosystem solutions with industry leaders, ensuring that, for the first time, these mission-critical tools get ultimate priority on the T-Priority slice. Key partnerships include:

Samsung: Delivering ruggedized, AI-enabled devices and in-vehicle computer replacement solutions powered by the T-Priority sliceSkydio: Equipping drones with T-Priority for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and public safety applicationsGetac: Enabling ruggedized laptops through the T-Priority slice for critical field operationsRescue 42: Bringing deployables onto the slice3AM Innovations: Powering real-time firefighter tracking and AI-assisted situational awareness with 5G SASiyata: Introducing the SD7 ULTRA, the first land mobile radio (LMR) replacement in the U.S. with mission-critical push-to-talk on 5G SA

This technology is all backed by T-Mobile’s expert customer support team and enterprise-grade network operations centers, which are on call 24/7 to ensure agencies of all sizes are supported every day through regular operations, disasters, public safety incidents and critical moments nationwide. Whether it’s boosting network capacity or restoring critical coverage, T-Mobile ensures first responders have the most advanced network, expertise and assistance they need to save lives in any situation.

Supporting Those Who Serve
With more than 4 million first responders in the country – including volunteers who make up 65% of all firefighters – T-Mobile is bringing these brave individuals cutting-edge technology, discounts and the exclusive benefits they deserve on their personal phone plans. Here’s what individual first responders can expect from T-Priority:

T-Priority slice for all: T-Mobile is giving all new and current first responders on Go5G First Responder plans the T-Priority slice on Us for a limited time. This means a volunteer firefighter who walks into a T-Mobile store can get ultimate priority — even in times of extreme congestion — just like agency customers. Adding it is easy — first responder customers can do it right through the T-Life app.
 Exclusive discounts and benefits: First responders get up to 40% off family lines with T-Mobile’s Go5G unlimited plan — with 5G access included. Go5G First Responder plans also come packed with amazing benefits like the best entertainment streaming bundle in wireless with Apple TV+ on Us, Hulu on Us and Netflix on Us, in addition to free MLB.TV. Go5G customers also get free in-flight Wi-Fi across major airlines with high-speed data and texting abroad, exclusive perks with Magenta Status, deals every week through T-Mobile Tuesdays and so much more.
 New Essentials plan: For those who need just the basics, T-Mobile is introducing a new Essentials plan for first responder customers. Available starting Feb. 21, T-Mobile’s Essentials First Responder plan has the best pricing for first responders’ families compared to AT&T and Verizon on America’s leading 5G network. First responders on the Essentials First Responder plan can also add on the T-Priority slice to get ultimate priority on the network.
 Charitable support: To further T-Mobile’s commitment to the first responder community, the company is proud to collaborate with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in multi-year giving initiatives including a $2 million donation, supporting initiatives like a scholarship program for children of fallen heroes. Tunnel to Towers will also be hosting a concert in New York City for first responders. And, of course, T-Mobile continues to provide charitable support for first responders and their communities affected by natural disasters, like the wildfires in and around Los Angeles. This includes a recent donation of over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support critical on-the-ground efforts in the Los Angeles area, providing food, shelter, clothing and other necessities to residents affected by the fires.

Learn more about T-Priority and first responder benefits by visiting https://www.t-mobile.com/business/t-priority.

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CNH brand, New Holland, will be present at the Salon International de l’Agriculture (SIA) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the annual meeting place for French agriculture.

The T7.270 Methane Power will be presented to the public to illustrate the New Holland brand’s commitment to decarbonising agriculture. The event is being held from 22 February to 2 March.

The New Holland stand is promoting a mature, virtuous solution that helps farms to be self-sufficient in energy. Since 2022 New Holland has been marketing the T6.180, the first tractor over 120 hp to run on an alternative fuel.

“With more than 730 methanisation sites injecting biomethane into the transmission and distribution networks, France is the European leader in green gas. The T7.270 Methane Power, which will start to be delivered at the beginning of 2026, is part of this dynamic, enabling farmers to regain unprecedented energy autonomy and powerful levers to decarbonise their production without changing their working habits or their fleet of hitched implements, ” says Carlo Lambro, President of the New Holland brand.

The advantages of using biomethane to fuel machinery:

Energy autonomy: cost control over the long termVery significant reduction in pollutant emissions (-66% in nitrogen oxides, -98% in fine particles)Reducing machine noise.No impact on driving or performance.Refuelling as quick as diesel.

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HOUSTON, February 20, 2025 /3BL/ – On Thursday, February 20, Texas Hearing Institute and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club “Flipped the Switch” on a newly installed 150.7kW rooftop solar array, as part of the institute’s sustainability initiative to become more energy efficient. Green Mountain Energy employees participated in a tour of the facility and spent the morning volunteering within the Melinda Webb School reading to students.

In 2024, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club awarded a $244,000 grant to launch the nonprofit’s new sustainability initiative that aims to reduce its environmental footprint and reduce its operational expenses. The new 274-panel solar array will save Texas Hearing Institute nearly $16,000 in annual energy costs, which will allow them to provide audiology services at no cost for an additional 55 children with hearing loss each year. This upgrade will also reduce the organization’s environmental footprint by 331,179 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) over the lifetime of the array. That’s the equivalent of 932 households turning their lights off for a year!

“At Green Mountain Energy, we know each sustainability grant we support brings us closer to a cleaner future,” said Andrea Ortega-Toledano, senior director of sustainability, Green Mountain Energy. “We especially love solar projects because they transform sunlight into energy, ultimately helping make goals a reality for our partners.”

Founded in 1947, Texas Hearing Institute’s mission is to identify childhood hearing loss as early as possible, provide families access to integrated medical, educational and support services by understanding each child’s uniqueness and empowering them to achieve their best outcome. Texas Hearing Institute CEO, Kyle Swift, believes that the new sustainability project will further the organization’s mission.

“We are thrilled to have received Green Mountain Energy’s grant to install a solar panel system at Texas Hearing Institute,” Swift said. “This generous contribution will not only have a positive environmental impact, but THI will benefit from decreased energy costs for years to come, allowing those funds to instead be used to help children with hearing loss reach their full potential.”

Green Mountain Energy invites its customers and employees to contribute to Sun Club and help support more projects that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship.

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, February 20, 2025 /3BL/ – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today published details of its sustainability performance for the final quarter of 2024, alongside its full-year financial results. The company’s Sustainability Impact (SSI) score reached 7.55 out of ten, surpassing the 2024 end-year target of 7.40. Monitoring and reporting on the 11 global commitments of its SSI’s quarterly progress is fundamental to achieving the company’s goals tied to all dimensions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

“In 2024, Schneider Electric was recognized by TIME and Statista as the World’s Most Sustainable Company. Earlier this year, we were honored to receive the same recognition from Corporate Knights as part of its Global 100 ranking – marking our second time topping this list and a first for any corporation. These remarkable achievements, alongside other key ESG recognitions inspire us to reach even greater heights in 2025,” said Chris Leong, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric. “As we enter the final year of our Sustainability Impact program, we are determined to continue transforming ambition into action. There’s still work ahead, but with the support of our extensive ecosystem, our people, and all our Impact Makers, we will succeed.”

Schneider Electric continues to make consistent strides each quarter towards its goals of reducing the carbon footprint of its customers. Since 2018, its energy-saving products, software, and services have enabled customers to save and avoid 679 million tonnes of CO2. The 1,000 top suppliers engaged in Schneider’s Zero Carbon Project have made notable progress in adopting energy efficiency initiatives and shifting to renewable energy, leading to an overall reduction in supplier emissions of 40% by the end of 2024.

Schneider’s suppliers are also committed to upholding decent work standards, ensuring fair wages, safe work environments, and improved labor conditions. Within just one year, the percentage of suppliers meeting Schneider’s rigorous standards has surged from 21% at the end of 2023 to 63% by the end of 2024.

This commitment to ethical practices goes hand in hand with Schneider’s broader mission to make a positive impact globally. A year ahead of schedule, over 53.4 million people have now access to clean and reliable electricity exceeding the SSI ambition of 50 million. Schneider’s rural electrification projects, including solar microgrids in Africa, transform lives by enhancing the quality of life of local communities and supporting local economies. At the end of 2024, Schneider had also trained over 824,000 people in energy management, moving closer to its goal of one million by the end of 2025. Through its Youth Education & Entrepreneurship program, Schneider equips young people with essential skills in energy efficiency, preparing them for careers in sustainable industries.

In addition to these accomplishments, for the 14th consecutive year, Schneider Electric has been included in the DJSI World Index, achieved a place on CDP’s A list, and earned a AAA rating from MSCI ESG. Schneider’s latest score from EcoVadis also secured a Platinum medal.

For further insights on Schneider’s Sustainability Impact program, explore Schneider’s Q4 or full-year 2024 report featuring a detailed progress dashboard (see image above).

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About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.

We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

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The U.S. government recently delivered two fixed scanner portals to the Costa Rican government to help bolster the nation’s port security.

Leidos’ VACIS IP6500 is a key technology in the fixed portal system, which was donated and will be deployed at Costa Rica’s Japdeva and Caldera ports. These systems are designed to enhance the country’s ability to detect and intercept illicit activities while supporting the efficient movement of cargo.

Why it matters: Costa Rica serves as a key gateway for commerce in Central America. By enhancing port security, this donation aims to address the region’s fight against drug trafficking and organized crime while strengthening trade routes in the region.  

The initiative was led by Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Ports and Borders division, which focuses on safeguarding the flow of commerce through the secure and efficient movement of cargo, vehicles, and people through ports and borders worldwide. 

From the source: “Leidos has recently deployed the first of several multi-energy fixed portal systems planned for U.S. land ports of entry. These systems provide advanced scanning capabilities to screen cargo containers, helping protect trade and enhance security”, said Michael Van Gelder, Leidos senior vice president and SES business area leader. “Having our systems support the partnership between the U.S. government and Costa Rica reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative security solutions that make travel and trade smarter.”

The donation was celebrated during a special event hosted by Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Dr. Cynthia A. Telles.

“I’m looking forward to seeing friends at the annual Georgia Conservancy Oyster Roast this Saturday at Grove Point in Savannah,” said John Mulcahy, VP of Stewardship at Georgia-Pacific LLC. “I’ve had the opportunity to support the Conservancy as a trustee since 2021 and will again represent Georgia-Pacific LLC as a Coastal Sponsor.”

The Georgia Conservancy works to protect Georgia through ecological and economic solutions for stewardship, conservation and sustainable use of the land and its resources. Protecting our coast has been a priority of the Georgia Conservancy for more than 50 years. From the St. Mary s River and Cumberland Island to the Port of Savannah and the beaches of Tybee, the Georgia Conservancy prides itself on being an advocate for and steward of our salt marsh, estuaries, maritime forests, and towering dunes.

The Oyster Roast will feature local oysters and clams from Sapelo Sea Farms, live music, Georgia-brewed beer, and much more! I hope to see you there!

Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products and related chemicals. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Dixie®, enMotion®, Sparkle® and Vanity Fair®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world’s largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs more than 30,000 people directly and creates approximately 89,000 jobs indirectly. For more information, visit: gp.com/about-us . For news, visit: gp.com/news

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Faced with an RTO push from your employer? If you’re eagerly looking for a complete exit, you’re not alone. Following President Trump’s recent in-office mandate for federal workers, it was revealed that approximately 51% of employees would resign if confronted with a non-negotiable RTO mandate, while 40% would actively seek remote jobs, according to findings from a MyPerfectResume survey that polled over 1,000 U.S. workers in January 2025.

“Nearly half (45%) of respondents prefer fully remote work, 33% favor a hybrid model, and just 22% opt for on-site full-time roles,” the report continues, adding that “68% of employees say flexible work options improve their mental health, with 36% favoring fully remote and 32% preferring hybrid work.” This mirrors the findings from a recent FlexJobs report, which noted that “56% of employees argued that a remote-only environment was best for their mental health, while more than 40% agreed that a hybrid work arrangement was ideal.

The question is, where do you find the jobs that are not only remote, but allow you to earn a lucrative salary? It’s already challenging looking for a remote job. Finding one that pays in the region of six figures without the requirement to come into the office can be even more difficult.

But thankfully, the narrative for the likelihood of high-paying jobs being remote-only is changing. The share of high-paying remote jobs (the roles that pay $100,000 or more on average) increased by 10% in the last quarter of 2024, and showed steady gains quarter-on-quarter gains throughout the year, per a recent Ladders report. This signals good news if you’re at a level in your career where you want to continue working remotely while maintaining your current salary, or you’re seeking to move up the ladder in your career without needing to come into the office to work.

10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay Up To $200,000

FlexJobs analysts recently identified, from their database, the top 100 companies hiring for remote jobs in 2025, and from this list, they were able to compile data on the top 10 industries with the highest number of remote job openings available. These include project management, operations, finance, sales, and marketing. Within these industries, they were able to locate roles that are frequently listed on their job board and are actively hiring, which pay in excess of $100,000, and generally range from about $100,000 to $200,000 a year.

Below are some examples of remote roles posted recently within these categories that have fetched salaries in the region of $100,000 to $200,000 (with salary information included from Payscale and Salary.com):

Staff data scientist ($180,700-$257,200)Project management senior consultant ($112,000-$176,000)Assistant safety director ($130,000-$165,000)Quantitative analyst ($102,000-$155,000)Medical imaging trainer and screening analyst ($97,300-$194,700)Senior manager, customer experience ($115,765 and $219,932)Director, content and communications ($148,678 and $236,264Senior performance marketing manager ($96,649 and $158,881)Lead product marketing manager, ($164,653 and $203,223)Content marketing lead ($112,947 to $142,781)

Top Skills Needed To Land These Remote Jobs

So now that you’re aware of what high-paying remote jobs are actively hiring, what skills do they require?

AI is going to impact almost every role and industry.

As a candidate, you need to highlight, first of all, your AI skills and how they are relevant to your job. IBM executive Justina Nixon-Saintil noted in an interview for this article, “AI is going to impact almost every role and industry. Whether you are in the service industry, or tech, or finance, you need to be upskilled and understand what AI means, and learn general AI fluency in addition to understanding practical AI applications for your role.”

Additionally, the roles listed above call for a combination of power skills and technical skills, such as:

Critical thinkingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsData analysisStakeholder managementIndustry and role-specific software

What’s Next For Six-Figure Jobs In 2025?

Experts at Ladders expect the market for jobs that pay $100,000 or more will see four significant shifts in 2025, their report states. Here’s what they predict you’ll begin to see in the job market this year:

1. AI and machine learning will create specialized opportunities

“The AI revolution will continue creating demand for specialized roles in software engineering, data science, and machine learning operations,” Ladders says. “Companies will pay a premium for talent capable of deploying AI-driven solutions. Due to increasing digital threats, companies will hire more cybersecurity professionals, and they’ll pay top dollar for them.”

2. Remote work will continue to evolve

Not only are remote roles on the rise, but the roles of those managing remote workers will be on the rise and will take on new meaning. “Managers who can manage distributed teams effectively will earn six-figure salaries as companies shift toward offering flexibility while still emphasizing productivity and accountability,” explains Ladders.

3. Healthcare management and technology will intersect

“The intersection of healthcare and technology will create opportunities in digital health, tele-medicine leadership, and healthcare data analytics, particularly for executives who can bridge clinical expertise with tech innovation.” This offers you a great opportunity of you have transferable skills from your background in healthcare or tech previously, as you can make a career pivot and blend your previous experience with an industry that complements your expertise (like healthcare and tech).

4. Economic uncertainty will drive more strategic hiring

Another factor contributing to the rise in high-paying remote jobs is the state of the economy, where employers are focused on aligning their business objectives and cutting costs where possible. Ladders continues, “Companies will focus on hiring operational leaders skilled in cost efficiency and revenue growth strategists to navigate uncertain market conditions.” This means that you can expect growth in openings for Chief Revenue Officers, strategy directors, and global operations leaders.

As the share of high-paying remote jobs increases in 2025, what career do you picture yourself working in, and in what remote role will you end the year with?

The Pennsylvania Enrollment Assistance Program (PA EAP) helps Medicaid-eligible residents learn about their benefits and select the best health plans and providers for themselves and their families. The state offers many ways for people to engage with these services—including through digital platforms, during community outreach presentations, and by phone.

As demand for convenient online options grows, states are enhancing the digital presence of their programs and introducing new technology-based solutions. For PA EAP, Maximus delivered an award-winning website and mobile app.

The website offers residents an efficient way to learn about their Medicaid benefits, find providers and health plans, and enroll in or change a health plan. When Maximus designed the website, we developed frequently asked questions in plain language, to provide clear and actionable program information. We also ensured the site was accessible to all. 

The mobile app streamlines the enrollment process and allows residents to compare health plans and find providers, directly from their smartphones. When Maximus developed the app, we applied a human-centered design so people could use it to easily manage their coverage. Today, app users can compare health plans, enroll in or change plans, find or change primary care providers, get directions to nearby providers or hospitals, and access important information in English or Spanish. Since its launch in 2022, the app has been downloaded more than 100,000 times.

As we continue to enhance the customer experience and meet people’s evolving preferences for engagement, we remain committed to the impact of our work and its significance to the people we serve. 

Name: Justin Merrell | Group Sustainability Director

Company: LION

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Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, and climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

Briefly describe your role and responsibilities and how long you have worked with your company. 

My current role is Group Sustainability Director for LION. LION operates primarily in Australia, but we are also the largest brewer in New Zealand. In addition, we have a significant craft beer presence in the United States, including New Belgium Brewery and Bell’s Brewery. Our US craft beer network spans four operational sites: Bell’s Brewery in Michigan; New Belgium’s breweries in Fort Collins, Colorado; Asheville, North Carolina; and our newest site in Daleville, Virginia. Beyond brewing, we also operate wineries on the west coast and New Zealand.

I’ve been with LION for around six and a half years. I initially joined as Environment Director, and after three years, I transitioned into the Sustainability Director role. My responsibilities now focus on leading LION’s overall sustainability strategy, which we divide into three pillars—Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)—to maintain clarity and focus. My role is to set the strategy across these pillars and ensure its successful implementation.

Before joining LION, I worked across a range of carbon intensive industries, including aviation, chemicals, steel, and aluminum. This diverse background has been invaluable in bringing a fresh perspective to challenges such as decarbonization, water stewardship, and advancing the circular economy within the brewing industry.

I’m a chemical engineer by background, and the first half of my career was centered on engineering and management roles. My first dedicated sustainability role was at Qantas, where I worked for six years before joining LION.

How has the company’s sustainability program evolved over the years, and what are your specific priorities for 2025?

When I first joined, our sustainability strategy was organized into distinct areas of focus. On the environmental side, it centered around four key pillars: carbon, water, packaging (within the broader circular economy), and environmental risk management. Socially, our priorities included responsible consumption—our most material issue as an alcohol producer—along with community investment and reconciliation work with Australia’s First Nations people. We’ve also focused on broader human rights initiatives, which naturally tie into responsible sourcing. Governance underpins all of this, with a growing emphasis on climate reporting, risk management, and policy development, particularly as new disclosure requirements emerge globally.

Most recently, we’ve made significant progress. For example, on carbon, we have science-based targets cascaded from our parent company, Kirin, in Japan. In Australia, we’ve already exceeded our 2030 Scope 1 and 2 targets, achieving a 70% reduction against our 2019 baseline. This success is largely due to investments in renewable electricity, including agreements to supply 100% renewable power to our Australian operations. In New Zealand, we have a credible pathway to meet our 2030 target of a 55% reduction, but the U.S. presents more challenges. Access to renewable energy agreements there is more complex, so identifying opportunities to secure wind and solar power for our U.S. breweries will be a major focus over the next few years.

On water stewardship, we’re on track to achieve a 2.4L/L water efficiency target at our large breweries in water-stressed regions—Brisbane, Sydney, and Launceston—by next year. This has been enabled by the installation of a new reverse osmosis water recycling plant at Tooheys in Sydney that matches our water recycling operations at XXXX Brewery in Brisbane.

For packaging, we’re making strong progress in increasing recycled content. On average, our packaging contained over 70% recycled material last year. Some of our glass bottles have exceeded 80% recycled content, and aluminum cans exceed 50%. Working closely with our suppliers, we’re continuing to reduce demand for virgin materials and the carbon intensity of packaging. For instance, using recycled glass reduces energy consumption in glass furnaces, especially when combined with innovations like oxygen injection and cullet pre-heating, which has the potential halve furnace energy use.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re shifting focus from discrete efforts on carbon, water, and circular economy to integrated projects that deliver impact across multiple pillars simultaneously. To truly accelerate progress, we need to move beyond individual efforts and start collaborating more deeply across the value chain.

Our suppliers make up roughly 80% of a beer’s carbon footprint, so working collectively with them is essential. A great example is the Australian Climate Leaders Coalition’s Scope 3 Roadmap project, where we brought key players together—packaging suppliers, maltsters, logistics providers, and customers. Instead of relying on generic database figures, we gathered real carbon emissions data directly from our partners. It wasn’t easy—there is a natural reluctance to share sensitive data—but we addressed concerns by aggregating where needed and building trust.

With accurate data, we could have meaningful discussions about emissions reductions—whether that’s increasing recycled content in packaging, using electric trucks, or working with farmers on regenerative agriculture. This project demonstrated the power of collaboration and the need to take the blinkers off. Too often, companies pursue the same targets independently, missing opportunities to work together.

In 2025, we’ll focus on fostering more of these “pre-competitive” collaborations, where competitors and partners align on shared challenges. There’s precedent for this—like the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil—where companies worked together to address deforestation. We’re out of time, and we can’t afford to tackle these issues alone. Guardrails are needed to ensure compliance with competition laws, but these non-competitive conversations are critical to accelerating change.

A great example of this approach is the work we’re exploring to support the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. Projects like this demonstrate how we can simultaneously address nature conservation and sustainability challenges across the value chain.

Ultimately, I find this deeply exciting. There’s so much potential when we work together. The limits of going it alone are now clear, but when we take collective action, we can make a much bigger impact on the climate, circularity, and beyond.

Learn more about Justin Merrell in this BIER Member Spotlight.

We recently introduced NovoSphere™, the industry’s only sourceless formation evaluation logging-while-drilling (LWD) service. This innovative technology provides accurate formation density and porosity measurements for drilling without the use of a chemical radioactive source.

What it offers

The technology behind the NovoSphere service includes advanced hardware and digital modeling capabilities that provide sourceless density measurement for enhanced measurement precision and accuracy at an extended range of densities across various lithologies.

The compact design of the technology solution integrates critical measurements, such as porosity, elemental capture spectroscopy, sigma, array resistivity and dual ultrasonic caliper, within a short 25-foot collar — making it a one-stop solution for all petrophysical measurements near to the bit.

Combined with SLB’s high-speed telemetry system, the NovoSphere service transmits high-quality formation evaluation data to the surface in real time, enabling rapid and informed decisions on optimizing well placement and improving drilling efficiency.

Why it matters

Many countries worldwide have restrictions on the utilization of the radioactive source, creating complex abandonment procedures and unwanted sidetrack in case of a stuck or lost radioactive source. Providing an accurate density measurement without a chemical radioactive source is a revolutionary alternative.

“NovoSphere is a game-changer for the industry,” said Cecilia Prieto, business line director for well construction measurements at SLB. “By eliminating the need for a radioactive source, we are providing our customers with a safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly solution for formation evaluation.”

Tell me more

The NovoSphere service is a significant advancement in formation evaluation technology. It offers operators improved safety, increased efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced decision-making regarding well placement and drilling optimization.

With its unique capabilities and benefits, NovoSphere is poised to transform formation evaluation and well placement operations in the energy industry.

The technology was launched during the International Petroleum Technology Conference, taking place this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For more information, visit www.slb.com/NovoSphere.

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