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The 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands in November delivered an action-packed agenda that showcased updates from the state’s leading youth homelessness stakeholders, insights from experts in related fields and input from youth with lived experience of homelessness, setting the stage for work on the state’s first stand-alone plan to end youth homelessness.

Plan development is slated to begin after the June 2025 completion of the statewide Youth Experiencing Homelessness Study, which will provide definitive insights to form strategies and pathways.

“I hope Summit attendees were inspired by the heartening stories while being made aware of the challenges young people are facing, as well as motivated by the progress being made in many areas,” Arash Ghafoori, CEO of NPHY, said. “We must continue to drive lasting, sustainable change in our state because every young person deserves to have a safe place to call home, the resources they need to heal from the crises they’ve faced, and the foundation to thrive.”

Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen welcomed attendees, followed by opening remarks from Sands executive director of corporate communications Kristin Koca.

Ghafoori then set the tone for the day by reminding attendees that without systemic change youth experiencing homelessness have a higher risk for substance abuse, unwanted pregnancies, dropping out of high school, victimization, chronic mental and physical health problems, and homelessness as adults. He outlined recent achievements from the Movement to End Youth Homelessness and shared the statewide coalition’s 2025 goals, which include:

Implementing the Youth Homelessness Systems Improvement grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Creating a statewide youth action boardWorking with the Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care to launch the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, another HUD program to support selected communities in developing and implementing coordinated community approaches to prevent and end youth homelessnessBringing the Movement Institute advocacy training series to Northern NevadaLaunching a research, policy and advocacy department at NPHY to further catalyze the Movement’s progress

During the morning session, regional representatives from across Nevada, including northern, southern, rural and tribal communities, provided updates on recent work, accomplishments and challenges. Stakeholders noted both progress and challenges faced in the past year.

In Northern Nevada, youth homelessness organization Eddy House is opening a first-of-its-kind 36-unit apartment complex for youth, but tribal communities are facing the threat of closure of the Stepping Stones Emergency Youth Shelter, which would eliminate the only resource of its kind for tribal youth.

In Southern Nevada, youth homelessness increased by 34% over the past year, and many young people continue to seek mental health support the homelessness service system cannot provide alone. In rural Nevada, the lack of services for homeless youth is compounded by the intersection with other social challenges, such as an increase in opioid use among young people.

Young leaders with lived experience of homelessness presented a recap of focus groups held with youth experiencing homelessness. Key insights included the mental health issues youth carry from challenging family dynamics that can include abuse, substance use, poverty and incarceration. Youth also cited common barriers to services, including accessing information about housing, unrealistic program requirements, long waiting periods for resources, as well as fear of being judged or treated indifferently by case managers.

A legislative panel featured representatives from city, county and statewide government who discussed a variety of issues and opportunities, including how organizations and stakeholders can best work with their local and statewide government leaders to present their needs, noting that storytelling to frame the issue is an important element to help lawmakers who are stretched with time and resources.

The youth creative showcase, which has become one of the Summit’s most impactful elements, closed the morning’s general session. Youth with lived experiences of homelessness shared their stories through fashions they created during a multi-week course on fashion design curated by Kevin Smith, founder and lead educator of the Trade and Fashion Academy Las Vegas.

In addition to the fashion component, one young leader performed two songs she had written about her experiences, and youth in Northern Nevada worked with a local ice cream company to make spicy ice cream flavors in keeping with the Summit’s Igniting Change theme. Following a video of their ice cream project during the art showcase, attendees enjoyed the two flavors at lunch.

The afternoon’s breakout sessions featured rich discussions focused on problem-solving with topics spanning the Statewide Youth Experiencing Homelessness Study, the Nevada Interagency Council on Homelessness to Housing Strategic Plan, the Homeless Youth Handbook, Youth-Led Playbook for Transforming Systems and Empowering Communities, the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, the intersection of climate change and homelessness, and mindfulness practices for service providers and youth experiencing homelessness.

Summit 2024 was presented by NPHY and Sands with support from the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Youth homelessness is one of Sands’ top community engagement priorities in Las Vegas, and the company’s support now spans a decade and more than $2.6 million in funding for NPHY and the Movement to End Youth Homelessness. NPHY and Sands established the Summit in 2017 to address the high incidence of youth homelessness in Nevada, which continues to be a major statewide issue.

To learn more about the Movement to End Youth Homelessness and view Summit 2024 presentations that will be posted in the coming weeks, visit https://nphy.org/themovement/. 

LINCOLN, Neb., January 13, 2025 /3BL/ – A national tree canopy assessment tool is now available for the first time, making it possible for cities to view the status of their local and regional tree canopy and how it’s changed over time.

“As our nation’s cities endure the pressures of excessive heat, extreme storms and air pollution, we need to meet the moment with trees and action. The national tree canopy assessment tool will empower community leaders with the data and insights needed to plant and protect trees where they’re needed most,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive officer of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We can all play a role in shaping a better future and this tool will help guide that work, maximizing the positive impact community trees can have.”

The national tree canopy assessment will help community leaders to assess tree loss and prioritize tree planting projects in areas of need, utilizing high-resolution aerial imagery. Users can view land cover statistics, development patterns, and individual tree canopies, all summarized down to the census block group.

This interactive resource is available at TreesAtWork.org. More resources, data and information will be added to the website in 2025, including a downloadable National Baseline Canopy Assessment Report detailing the state of tree canopy in urban areas across the country and in-depth reporting on the impact of strategic investments in trees in cities nationwide.

TreesAtWork.org was developed through a collaboration between the Arbor Day Foundation, PlanIT Geo, and the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit dedicated to planting trees. It has helped plant over 500 million trees in communities and forests in more than 60 countries across six continents since its inception in 1972. Its work is guided by science and technology to find communities and forests that need trees the most, then connects support in those areas with its unmatched network of local tree planting partners with local knowledge and expertise to plant the right trees the right way.

Visit arborday.org to learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation’s impact in communities and forests.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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Southern Company

James “Jimmy” Earl Carter, 39th United States president and former Georgia governor, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024. He was 100, the longest-lived President in U.S. history. After battling brain cancer in 2018, Carter faced a series of health complications and had been receiving home hospice care since Feb. 2023. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing, the Carter Center said on its website.

During his life, Carter had a longstanding relationship with Southern Company spanning back to the 1970s. According to Southern Nuclear’s website, in 1971 he led a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony using electric scissors at Plant Hatch. As Georgia governor, he played an instrumental role in the development of the Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act of 1973, which assigned territories for Georgia Power, co-ops and municipal utilities and established competition for major customers. He often collaborated with Georgia Power and depended on Southern Company to help recruit businesses to Georgia, calling the company his “best partner.”

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter was a champion of energy and signed the Department of Energy Organization Act during his presidency, creating the Department of Energy, in 1977. Carter introduced several energy bills including the National Energy Act of 1978, which established energy goals, specifically reducing the nation’s dependence on oil and increasing the use of renewable resources, such as solar energy. He was so firm in his commitment to renewable energy, Carter became the first president to use solar panels to power portions of the White House, installing 32 panels on the White House roof in 1979.

“Today, we mourn the loss of an incredible man and one of the most important humanitarians of our time – President Jimmy Carter. From his humble beginnings growing up on a peanut farm to leading our great nation, he led a life dedicated to serving others and helping the less fortunate. And, as we honor him, I am reminded of how he always led with compassion, empathy and integrity,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company.

“President Carter championed clean and renewable energy, but most importantly he was a humanitarian,” Womack continued. “He believed in peace and making the world a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. And the Carter Center right here in Atlanta will continue to move forward his mission to spread peace, health and democracy around the world. His legacy will undoubtedly be felt for generations to come. Our prayers are with the entire Carter family.”

Throughout his life, Carter sought to promote peace, human rights, and environmental conservation. According to the White House website, Carter improved the environment through expanding the National Park System to include protection of 103 million acres of Alaskan lands. He created the Department of Education, bolstered the social security system, and appointed record numbers of women, African Americans and Hispanics to positions in government in an effort to increase human and social services. After his presidency, Carter remained committed to the plight of the less fortunate through his volunteerism with the Habitat for Humanity. Over 30 years, the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project for Habitat for Humanity spanned 14 countries, amassed over 100,000 volunteers, and built, renovated, or repaired more than 4,000 homes.

In 2017, Carter partnered with Georgia Power and Atlanta-based SolAmerica Energy to repurpose 10 acres of his farmland into a solar farm to help power his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A total of 3,852 solar panels operate on the land that was once home to nut and soybean crops. His solar farm can provide up to 1.3 megawatts of electricity under the right conditions.

At the close of Southern Company’s “Big Bets” documentary, Carter said: “The most transforming element in my life was when our family finally got electricity. Giving a family or human being this magic power is a life transforming element, you might say freedom.”

Carter received a B.S. degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1946. He is survived by his four children Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He will be buried alongside Rosalynn Carter, his wife of 77 years, the Carter Center said.

PRINCETON, N.J., January 10, 2025 /3BL/ – Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that it has been named in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second consecutive year. This recognition further validates the company’s impactful progress towards and prioritization of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and aspirations.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, including the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market. The index family is comprised of global, regional and country benchmarks. DJSI North America includes the top 20 percent of the largest 600 companies in North America based on sustainability criteria.

As a leading biopharmaceutical company, Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes that its responsibility extends well beyond the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative medicines. BMS’ ESG strategy focuses on advancing patient health and fostering a high-performing, inclusive workforce, while expanding the boundaries of science and reducing environmental impact. They remain steadfast in their ongoing commitment to advancing health equity around the world, and the recent acknowledgement by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices is a testament to the impact of the evolved Bristol Myers Squibb ESG strategy. 

Learn more about BMS’ ESG strategy and progress in its 2023 ESG Report.

About Bristol Myers Squibb 
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

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If you are new to GHG Verification, you may want to attend this webinar! Does your company disclose its GHG Inventory? Have you had it verified by a third party? What about other metrics you report on? Third-party verification for organizational GHG Inventories and ESG Metrics builds confidence in the reporting for all stakeholders. Now, with the advent of new regulations in California, the EU’s CSRD, and other looming mandates, assurance is moving beyond voluntary. While the timeframes for mandated verification vary by company size and location, the time to start the process is now.

It’s best to have a year or two of verification experience to work out potential findings and gaps before reporting verification is mandated. The demand for verifiers with a strong background in GHG accounting and complex social reporting is at an all-time high so it is important to establish a relationship with a verification organization sooner than later.

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Shared Table Newsletter

Genuine Connection creates Cultural Advantage! This comes from an ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ approach to leadership. I see it as the next generational servant leadership. The current workforce is dynamic, demanding and the best talent will choose intentionality and authenticity over corporate HR initiatives.

The concept – Unreasonable Hospitality – comes from Will Guidara, renowned restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality, and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning comedy drama series The Bear. I sat down with Will not long after his book hit the shelves to connect and learn more as he opens the door to a path that will create the highest level of engagement while ultimately creating connection and loyalty to a brand.

Best Quote: “I like to let life & work bleed into one another because otherwise I found myself always consumed with guilt when I was pursuing one when I wasn’t pursuing the other.”

Will, whose career includes time at one of New York City’s elite three-star Michelin restaurants, argues that the principles of exceptional hospitality are applicable to any leader, team, or industry. He emphasizes that unreasonable hospitality creates a trifecta: happier customers, more profitable businesses, and a greater sense of purpose and joy for employees.

Moment to Remember: Unreasonable Hospitality has the capacity to make customers happier, to make businesses more profitable, and to give everyone involved in those businesses a greater sense of purpose and joy in the thing that they spend so much of their lives doing. 

This philosophy goes beyond simply providing good service. It’s about a deliberate choice to go above and beyond, prioritizing people as much – or more – than product. This idea transcends industries as Will has shown through his Welcome Conference, an annual symposium highlighting the craft of hospitality that can be strengthened everywhere from restaurants to Fortune 500 companies. It’s a needed conference in today’s rapidly changing world, marked by digital transformation and the rise of artificial intelligence, the need for genuine human connection is more critical than ever. Will challenges leaders to make space for connection, asking, “Are we leaving a margin in our schedules to actually lead?” He encourages us to move beyond limitations and embrace possibilities, focusing on the experience we create for our employees. A key question he suggested – that I now regularly ask myself is: “What experience did I create for employees today?”

Much of our conversation was rooted in a simple analogy: the table. For Will, a table represents more than just a place to eat. It’s a sanctuary, a space where connections are forged and deepened. “There’s a sanctity to the table,” he explained. “It’s one of the few places left where people can sit down, stop checking their phones, and focus on the food and the people they’re with.” This echoes the significance of the essence of this newsletter – Shared Table. Whether it’s a holiday meal or a cherished family tradition, food acts as a bridge, connecting nutrients and memories, enriching life in profound ways – reflecting Elanco ‘s vision of Food & Companionship Enriching Life.

Beyond the table, and with the holidays quickly approaching, Will’s philosophy extends to the power of gifting. He views gifting not as a transactional exchange, but as an opportunity to demonstrate genuine care. “The greatest gifts,” he shared, “are the ones that show you care enough to truly know someone.” It’s about taking the time to understand individual needs and preferences, offering something uniquely tailored and meaningful. He encourages us to find time for these acts of generosity, arguing that they energize us as the gift giver, making us more effective in other areas of our lives.

Big Takeaway: Genuine connection and unreasonable hospitality create extra-ordinary experiences leading to cultural advantage and crazy brand loyalty. The simple take away…find your WHY and go after it, then life and work compliment, they won’t compete.

Will’s core message is that any organization, from restaurants to corporations, can choose to be a “hospitality business.” In a time when connection and community are more important than ever, embracing Will’s philosophy of unreasonable hospitality might just be the key to unlocking a more fulfilling and meaningful life, both personally and professionally.

Watch the full conversation here on YouTube.

Originally published in Radius Recycling’s 2024 Sustainability Report

For more than a century, Radius has been developing robust networks to collect, process, and deliver recycled metals to customers in North America and around the world. Our work and our purpose have never been more relevant than they are today.

Whether for electric vehicle battery production or wind turbine manufacturing, the low-carbon technologies that are fueling the energy transition are more metal-intensive than the technologies they are replacing. Demand for recycled metals continues to rise due to structural shortages of nonferrous metals like copper, increased use of recycled materials by manufacturers, and the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking, which relies on recycled ferrous metals as its primary feedstock.

Through our metals recycling and Pick-N-Pull operations, we process and sort millions of tons of metals annually, transforming appliances, construction and manufacturing materials, and end-of-life vehicles into processed recycled metals that can be used by steel mills and copper and aluminum smelters around the world to produce new products. At our Cascade steel mill, we produce some of the lowest carbon emission rebar and wire rod in the world through our GRN Steel™ product line. Our 3PR™ services deliver environmental solutions to businesses of all sizes, helping our customers improve recycling rates and material recovery across a growing array of commodities.

Recycling Metals for a Sustainable Tomorrow

What we do and why it matters are defined by our vision of a sustainable tomorrow. Nearly 10 years ago, we created a sustainability framework based on three pillars: People, Planet, and Profit. In 2019, we created multi-year goals aligned with these pillars and established metrics to track progress against these goals. Each year we review our progress, adjust our metrics as we achieve milestones, and adopt new programs and technologies that keep us moving forward. I take pride in highlighting our Company’s achievements and the steady progress we are making toward our goals.

In fiscal 2024, nearly 90% of our facilities remained free from lost-time injuries, and we achieved a 16% year-over year reduction in total case incident rates. We were honored for the 10th consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and achieved certification as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year. Our achievements reflect the agility of our workforce, the resilience of our culture, and the strength of our platform and would not be possible without our employees living our Core Values of Safety, Sustainability, and Integrity. Their nimbleness and collaborative spirit underpin our enduring success.

This year we also made meaningful progress on our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at our recycling operations. We reduced our emissions by 30% against our 2019 baseline, supported by the completion of a state-of-the-art air emissions control system at our metal shredding facility in Portland, Oregon. For the fourth consecutive year, we maintained 100% net carbon-free electricity use across our recycling operations, and we expanded our International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified Environmental Management System to encompass 50% of our facilities.

At the same time, we developed solutions for our customers and suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their operations, and we reinforced our role as a responsible neighbor and steward in the communities in which we operate. In Hawaii, our teams processed debris from the devastating Maui wildfires, aiding in the island’s recovery. In California, our Oakland metals facility supported state and regional agencies as they worked to retire end-of-life transit cars and advance air quality programs that remove older, more polluting vehicles from the road. Whether through formal partnerships with government agencies or by stepping up during crises, our teams consistently answer the call.

Where Change Begins

As we look to the future, we are poised for further growth and well-positioned to benefit from the global focus on decarbonization and the increased metal intensity of lowcarbon technologies.

In this year’s report, you’ll learn more about progress toward our sustainability goals and understand why Radius remains a leader in the recycling industry. On behalf of our Board of Directors, shareholders, and dedicated employees, I invite you to read our Fiscal 2024 Sustainability Report.

Tamara Lundgren / Chairman & CEO

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Originally published in Radius Recycling’s 2024 Sustainability Report

For more than a century, Radius has been developing robust networks to collect, process, and deliver recycled metals to customers in North America and around the world. Our work and our purpose have never been more relevant than they are today.

Whether for electric vehicle battery production or wind turbine manufacturing, the low-carbon technologies that are fueling the energy transition are more metal-intensive than the technologies they are replacing. Demand for recycled metals continues to rise due to structural shortages of nonferrous metals like copper, increased use of recycled materials by manufacturers, and the growth of electric arc furnace steelmaking, which relies on recycled ferrous metals as its primary feedstock.

Through our metals recycling and Pick-N-Pull operations, we process and sort millions of tons of metals annually, transforming appliances, construction and manufacturing materials, and end-of-life vehicles into processed recycled metals that can be used by steel mills and copper and aluminum smelters around the world to produce new products. At our Cascade steel mill, we produce some of the lowest carbon emission rebar and wire rod in the world through our GRN Steel™ product line. Our 3PR™ services deliver environmental solutions to businesses of all sizes, helping our customers improve recycling rates and material recovery across a growing array of commodities.

Recycling Metals for a Sustainable Tomorrow

What we do and why it matters are defined by our vision of a sustainable tomorrow. Nearly 10 years ago, we created a sustainability framework based on three pillars: People, Planet, and Profit. In 2019, we created multi-year goals aligned with these pillars and established metrics to track progress against these goals. Each year we review our progress, adjust our metrics as we achieve milestones, and adopt new programs and technologies that keep us moving forward. I take pride in highlighting our Company’s achievements and the steady progress we are making toward our goals.

In fiscal 2024, nearly 90% of our facilities remained free from lost-time injuries, and we achieved a 16% year-over year reduction in total case incident rates. We were honored for the 10th consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and achieved certification as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year. Our achievements reflect the agility of our workforce, the resilience of our culture, and the strength of our platform and would not be possible without our employees living our Core Values of Safety, Sustainability, and Integrity. Their nimbleness and collaborative spirit underpin our enduring success.

This year we also made meaningful progress on our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at our recycling operations. We reduced our emissions by 30% against our 2019 baseline, supported by the completion of a state-of-the-art air emissions control system at our metal shredding facility in Portland, Oregon. For the fourth consecutive year, we maintained 100% net carbon-free electricity use across our recycling operations, and we expanded our International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-certified Environmental Management System to encompass 50% of our facilities.

At the same time, we developed solutions for our customers and suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their operations, and we reinforced our role as a responsible neighbor and steward in the communities in which we operate. In Hawaii, our teams processed debris from the devastating Maui wildfires, aiding in the island’s recovery. In California, our Oakland metals facility supported state and regional agencies as they worked to retire end-of-life transit cars and advance air quality programs that remove older, more polluting vehicles from the road. Whether through formal partnerships with government agencies or by stepping up during crises, our teams consistently answer the call.

Where Change Begins

As we look to the future, we are poised for further growth and well-positioned to benefit from the global focus on decarbonization and the increased metal intensity of lowcarbon technologies.

In this year’s report, you’ll learn more about progress toward our sustainability goals and understand why Radius remains a leader in the recycling industry. On behalf of our Board of Directors, shareholders, and dedicated employees, I invite you to read our Fiscal 2024 Sustainability Report.

Tamara Lundgren / Chairman & CEO

Read more

Global trends and expectations surrounding corporate responsibility and transparency are emphasizing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in Asia Pacific. Much like their counterparts worldwide, corporations across the region are realizing the need to align with international ESG standards to maintain competitiveness. At the same time, investors are increasingly focused on identifying companies with strong ESG practices, in recognition of the reality that addressing sustainability challenges is essential for long-term success.

These factors have made ESG reporting fundamental for companies to attract international investments and contribute to the stability of the economy overall. Corporates are working to identify opportunities and better align strategies with business outcomes through more effective risk management reporting and advancing more quickly toward value creation.

While major global regulatory frameworks lead the way, the Asia Pacific region presents a more fragmented and challenging landscape. Nevertheless, change is occurring. Many countries are introducing ISSB standards and there are encouraging developments in the form of policies that directly impact corporate financial performance, such as carbon pricing.

This report aims to help ESG practitioners and professionals understand the evolution of sustainability reporting regulations and guidelines in Asia Pacific. As our research illustrates, the ongoing evolution of sustainability-related reporting systems in the region reflects the unique economic and social conditions of each market, leading to a diverse landscape.

We highly recommend that companies which are obliged to report in 2026 for the financial year 2025 start looking at the regulatory requirements now. The pure assessment of readiness and requirements to fulfill is an exercise that in our view requires a lot of time and resources.

Jan-Hendrik Gnandiger,

Global lead for ESG Reporting,

KPMG International

Evolution of sustainability reporting in Asia Pacific -Beyond the Horizon

A detailed view of sustainability reporting and assurance systems and trends across the Asia Pacific region.

Download report (2.7 MB)

Click here to view this article on kpmg.com.

Network Status

T-Mobile’s network has held strong. We have restored roughly half of the sites that were impacted by commercial power loss. As conditions safely allow, our teams are evaluating impacted sites in Altadena, Duarte, Calabasas, Malibu, Fillmore and Agoura Hills, and continuing to deploy and refuel portable generators to sites until commercial power is restored.

Today T-Mobile and Starlink opened up T-Mobile Starlink Direct-to-Cellular service over impacted areas of Southern California to deliver wireless emergency alerts and SMS and enable 911 texting. While SpaceX’s direct-to-cell constellation has not been fully deployed, we are once again temporarily making this early test version available for those who need it most. 

First Responder and Community Support

T-Mobile continues to engage with federal, state and local officials and emergency management agencies across California to help ensure critical connectivity, including deploying connectivity solutions like Wi-Fi routers at incident command posts at Zuma Beach in Malibu and Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.

 T-Mobile teams are on the ground in local communities offering free Wi-Fi connectivity and device charging 24/7 at the following locations. Please check back for updates as locations may change.

T-Mobile Freemont & Huntington retail store: 1318 Huntington Dr., South Pasadena, CA 91030

 Customer Relief and Store Locations

As previously shared, we are offering unlimited talk, text and data for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers in Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena and Sierra Madre who do not currently have this as part of their service plan through Wednesday January 15.

 Mint and Ultra Mobile are supporting impacted customers in Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena and Sierra Madre.

Mint Mobile: Customers on 5GB, 15GB and 20GB plans will have their high-speed data allotment increased to 50GB through their current billing cycle, all of which can be used as hotspot. Customers on Mint’s Unlimited plan will have their high-speed allotment increased to 2TB with no restrictions on hotspot. Ultra Mobile: Customers on plans with a data allotment will have their high-speed data allotment increased to 50GB through their current billing cycle, all of which can be used as hotspot. Customers on Ultra’s Unlimited or Unlimited+ plans will have their hotspot allotment increased to 2TB through their current billing cycle. 

 Some stores are temporarily closed or operating on reduced hours. Please use our store locator for updates.

How to Help

We encourage everyone to donate to our partner, the American Red Cross, which is providing comfort, support and relief. We are also matching our employee donations 2:1 through Benevity from now through January 23.

Update: January 8, 2025 

Concessions 

We are offering unlimited talk, text and data for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless customers in the cities of Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena and Sierra Madre who do not currently have this as part of their service plan, effective Wednesday January 8 through Wednesday January 15.  

Community Support 

Our teams are on standby to deploy relief supplies, including Wi-Fi, device charging and “power packs” for charging, as conditions safely allow.   

First Responder Support 

T-Mobile for Government is actively engaged with numerous federal, state and local officials and emergency management agencies across the region including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and numerous city emergency operation centers. They are coordinating with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department to support first responder command posts and staging sites ensuring critical connectivity. 

Employee  

We are reaching out to our employees in affected areas to ensure their safety and understand any impacts to them and their families. Our focus is to provide support, particularly to those who may have evacuated or have damage to their homes. 

Some locations may be operating under reduced hours or closed.  For updates on local store operations, including temporary closures or modified hours, please use our store locator.  

For more on our emergency response efforts, visit T-Mobile Emergency Response. Follow @TMobileNews on X for the latest updates. 

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January 7, 2025  

Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions sparked a rapidly growing fire in Pacific Palisades, California forcing mandatory evacuations in some areas and power shutoffs by local utility companies to reduce additional fire risk. With the Eaton Canyon fire above Altadena and other Southern California areas at risk, T-Mobile is actively monitoring weather conditions and taking steps to ensure our customers, communities and first responders stay connected.  

Network 

Our teams are actively supporting impacted areas in the following ways: 

Network Resilience: Across California, we have hardened and reinforced our network with generators should commercial power loss occur. Overlapping coverage in some areas may help reduce service interruptions.  Our emergency teams have 600 permanent and portable generators in the impacted Southern California areas, with almost 200 portable generators already deployed to maintain service during commercial power outages. AI in T-Mobile’s Network: Our Cognitive Self-Organizing Network (SON) and automatic antenna tilting technologies enhance signal strength, expand coverage, and prevent congestion, helping to ensure reliable service as wildfires evolve. 

First Responders 

We are coordinating with federal, state and local public safety agencies, including California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)’s State Operations Center (SOC) in Sacramento and local officials in the impacted areas, to identify command posts and communication needs for public safety and to meet the needs of first responders and other agencies.    

Eligible first responders and critical infrastructure customers can register for Wireless Priority Service (WPS) to access priority coverage at no cost. For communication assistance, agencies can contact our 24-hour emergency hotline at 888-639-0020 or email ERTRequests@T-Mobile.com.  

For more on our emergency response efforts, visit T-Mobile Emergency Response. Follow @TMobileNews on X for the latest updates.