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GENEVA, April 30, 2026 /3BL/ – The final installment of a three-part scientific State of Knowledge (SoK) paper series on tire wear emissions concludes that, while the understanding of tire wear emissions has advanced, current data to quantify human health impacts attributable to tire wear emissions remains inconclusive.

The review finds that differences in sampling approaches, detection techniques and analytical methodologies limit reliable comparison across studies and prevent robust risk assessment. In addition, based on the peer-reviewed literature studied, tire wear particles constitute only a small part of the overall airborne particulate matter, with similar or less potent effects compared to other particulate matter fractions.

Supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP), part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the SoK series represents the most comprehensive review of global science on tire wear emissions to date, analyzing more than 850 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

State of Knowledge series: Key findings from Paper 3

Independently authored by Kathrin Müller, Julie Panko, Kenny M. Unice, and Dr. Stephan Wagner, the paper Impacts of Tire Wear Emissions Compared to the Impacts of PM2.5 and PM10 on Humans reviews existing scientific knowledge on human exposure to tire and road wear particles (TRWP) and tire-related chemicals, concluding that:

• Tire wear particles make up only a small share of airborne particulate matter, typically less than 5% of PM 2.5 and PM 10 in urban environments.
• Toxicological studies to date do not show TRWP to be more harmful than general ambient particulate matter. Available in vivo and in vitro data indicates effects that are similar to or less potent than other airborne particle types.
• Despite growing interest, scientific evidence on human exposure to TRWP remains limited and inconclusive. Chemicals that are used in tire manufacturing are detectable in human body fluids, but their sources and exposure pathways have not been clearly linked specifically to tires, as many of these chemicals are used in a range of other applications.
• A major barrier to drawing firm conclusions is the lack of consistent global methods for sampling, analyzing, and characterizing tire wear emissions. Variability in methodologies across studies limits meaningful comparison and robust exposure or risk assessment.

Call for coordinated research efforts

As a result, the authors of the papers call for greater harmonization of research methodologies to improve identification, measurement and attribution of tire wear emissions. This need for coordinated efforts aligns with the conclusions of SoK Papers 1 and 2, which were published in 2025 and examined the characterization and quantification of tire wear emissions and their potential impacts on the environment.

The authors recommend that future research should identify potential exposure pathways and examine relevant health outcomes, including potential chronic effects, under realistic exposure conditions covering urban and suburban populations across different regions worldwide.

Dr. Stephan Wagner, one of the leading researchers of Paper 3, said: “Tire wear emissions are a complex topic that we still only partly understand, especially in relation to human health. While research has advanced our understanding of TRWP, the current data simply isn’t robust enough to quantify any potential health risks specifically linked to tire wear. Looking forward, cross-stakeholder collaboration is fundamental to making rapid progress. By aligning methods, sharing data, and focusing on real-world studies, we can build a stronger, more consistent evidence base to inform future decisions.”

Notes:

The State of Knowledge papers and supporting materials are available at https://tireparticles.info/our-research#sokpaper1, https://tireparticles.info/our-research#sokpaper2 and https://tireparticles.info/our-research#sokpaper3

• Kathrin Müller is a PhD Researcher at the Institute for Analytical Research (IfAR) at Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein, Germany. Her PhD research is on the analysis of tire and road wear particles as environmental contaminants focusing on the identification of tire-borne environmental water contaminants.
• Julie Panko is Principal Scientist and Senior Vice President at ToxStrategies, a scientific consulting firm in the United States. She has more than 30 years of experience conducting and managing a wide variety of occupational, environmental, and consumer health risk assessments, including applied research regarding the potential for environmental impacts of tires throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing through end of life.
• Kenny Unice is Principal Computational Health Scientist at TRC Companies, Inc since 2026. Formerly a Principal Health Scientist and applied researcher at Stantec, he has more than 20 years’ experience investigating and driving understanding of how chemicals travel, persist or change in the environment to impact organisms and ecosystems.
• Dr. Stephan Wagner is Head of the Institute for Analytical Research at the Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein, Germany. He is an expert in the analysis and fate of anthropogenic materials such as tire and road abrasion particles, micro and nano plastics, nano materials as well as organic trace contaminants in the (urban) water cycle.

GENEVA, April 30, 2026 /3BL/ – The final installment of a three-part scientific State of Knowledge (SoK) paper series on tire wear emissions concludes that, while the understanding of tire wear emissions has advanced, current data to quantify human health impacts attributable to tire wear emissions remains inconclusive.

The review finds that differences in sampling approaches, detection techniques and analytical methodologies limit reliable comparison across studies and prevent robust risk assessment. In addition, based on the peer-reviewed literature studied, tire wear particles constitute only a small part of the overall airborne particulate matter, with similar or less potent effects compared to other particulate matter fractions.

Supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP), part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the SoK series represents the most comprehensive review of global science on tire wear emissions to date, analyzing more than 850 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

State of Knowledge series: Key findings from Paper 3

Independently authored by Kathrin Müller, Julie Panko, Kenny M. Unice, and Dr. Stephan Wagner, the paper Impacts of Tire Wear Emissions Compared to the Impacts of PM2.5 and PM10 on Humans reviews existing scientific knowledge on human exposure to tire and road wear particles (TRWP) and tire-related chemicals, concluding that:

• Tire wear particles make up only a small share of airborne particulate matter, typically less than 5% of PM 2.5 and PM 10 in urban environments.
• Toxicological studies to date do not show TRWP to be more harmful than general ambient particulate matter. Available in vivo and in vitro data indicates effects that are similar to or less potent than other airborne particle types.
• Despite growing interest, scientific evidence on human exposure to TRWP remains limited and inconclusive. Chemicals that are used in tire manufacturing are detectable in human body fluids, but their sources and exposure pathways have not been clearly linked specifically to tires, as many of these chemicals are used in a range of other applications.
• A major barrier to drawing firm conclusions is the lack of consistent global methods for sampling, analyzing, and characterizing tire wear emissions. Variability in methodologies across studies limits meaningful comparison and robust exposure or risk assessment.

Call for coordinated research efforts

As a result, the authors of the papers call for greater harmonization of research methodologies to improve identification, measurement and attribution of tire wear emissions. This need for coordinated efforts aligns with the conclusions of SoK Papers 1 and 2, which were published in 2025 and examined the characterization and quantification of tire wear emissions and their potential impacts on the environment.

The authors recommend that future research should identify potential exposure pathways and examine relevant health outcomes, including potential chronic effects, under realistic exposure conditions covering urban and suburban populations across different regions worldwide.

Dr. Stephan Wagner, one of the leading researchers of Paper 3, said: “Tire wear emissions are a complex topic that we still only partly understand, especially in relation to human health. While research has advanced our understanding of TRWP, the current data simply isn’t robust enough to quantify any potential health risks specifically linked to tire wear. Looking forward, cross-stakeholder collaboration is fundamental to making rapid progress. By aligning methods, sharing data, and focusing on real-world studies, we can build a stronger, more consistent evidence base to inform future decisions.”

Notes:

The State of Knowledge papers and supporting materials are available at https://tireparticles.info/our-research#sokpaper1, https://tireparticles.info/our-research#sokpaper2 and https://tireparticles.info/our-research#sokpaper3

• Kathrin Müller is a PhD Researcher at the Institute for Analytical Research (IfAR) at Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein, Germany. Her PhD research is on the analysis of tire and road wear particles as environmental contaminants focusing on the identification of tire-borne environmental water contaminants.
• Julie Panko is Principal Scientist and Senior Vice President at ToxStrategies, a scientific consulting firm in the United States. She has more than 30 years of experience conducting and managing a wide variety of occupational, environmental, and consumer health risk assessments, including applied research regarding the potential for environmental impacts of tires throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing through end of life.
• Kenny Unice is Principal Computational Health Scientist at TRC Companies, Inc since 2026. Formerly a Principal Health Scientist and applied researcher at Stantec, he has more than 20 years’ experience investigating and driving understanding of how chemicals travel, persist or change in the environment to impact organisms and ecosystems.
• Dr. Stephan Wagner is Head of the Institute for Analytical Research at the Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein, Germany. He is an expert in the analysis and fate of anthropogenic materials such as tire and road abrasion particles, micro and nano plastics, nano materials as well as organic trace contaminants in the (urban) water cycle.

• Teva exceeded all sustainability-linked bond targets, linking financial performance to expanded patient access to medicines and reduced environmental impact.
• Through its global access to medicines programs, Teva reached nearly 8 million people through product donations around the world.
• 39% reduction in Teva’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019 and 32% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions since 2020—exceeding 25% reduction targets.
• More than 99% of active employees completed compliance and ethics training. 
• Teva’s generic medicines contributed $36.4 billion in savings for healthcare systems across 21 countries.

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 30 /3BL/ – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today published its 2025 Healthy Future Report, outlining performance against its sustainability targets, which are focused on the issues most relevant to its business, patients and the planet. Teva surpassed all 2025 targets associated with its sustainability-linked bonds—totaling approximately $7.5 billion across its 2021 and 2023 issuances. These commitments reflect progress in areas such as climate action, health equity and access to medicines, linking financial and sustainability performance.

“Advancing sustainability is fundamental to how we operate at Teva,” said Richard Francis, Teva’s President and CEO. “Our 2025 Healthy Future Report shows how we’re building the future we want to see—addressing global challenges by using our footprint, resources and skills to drive meaningful impact for our business and stakeholders.”

Healthy People 

Teva operates eight access to medicines programs focused on delivering life-changing treatments to underserved populations. Several programs incorporate health system strengthening and capacity-building components, reflecting a holistic approach to improving health outcomes. Through these efforts, Teva reached nearly 8 million people with product donations and approximately 399,000 people through health system strengthening initiatives worldwide.

Healthy Planet

Teva reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 39% since 2019, surpassing its 25% target. The Company also reduced GHG emissions from its value chain (Scope 3)—which account for approximately 90% of its total GHG emissions—by 32% since 2020, exceeding its 25% target ahead of schedule. Teva continued transitioning to cleaner energy, with 60% of total electricity consumption sourced from renewables and 100% renewable electricity via three long-term power purchase agreements to date, which cover various Teva sites in Europe and Israel. In addition, 73% of applicable Teva sites reached safe discharge levels of antimicrobials—helping address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health threat that reduces the effectiveness of medicines and makes infections harder to treat.

Healthy Business

Teva continues to uphold strong standards for responsible and ethical practices across its operations, including its supply chain. The Company evaluated 100% of all submitted Third-Party Representative business partners through its due diligence tool. In addition, 66% of significant suppliers (by spend) have undergone sustainability performance evaluations. Teva also maintained a strong culture of compliance, with more than 99% of active employees completing their assigned annual compliance and ethics training.

Teva’s generic medicines portfolio delivers substantial savings for healthcare systems, expanding patient access to essential medicines and strengthening the long-term sustainability of care. In 2025, Teva’s generic medicines contributed $36.4 billion in savings for healthcare systems across 21 countries.

Teva continues to be recognized and was ranked in the top 10% for its sector across most leading sustainability ratings, with scores improving across five of six priority benchmarks in 2025, including Sustainalytics, MSCI, S&P Global, EcoVadis and CDP (water). The Company was also named to TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second consecutive year.

By embedding sustainability priorities throughout its operations, Teva is strengthening its resilience while working towards a healthy future for people and the planet. 

Read the full 2025 Healthy Future Report to learn more.

About Teva

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is transforming into a leading innovative biopharmaceutical Company, enabled by a world-class generics business. For over 120 years, Teva’s commitment has never wavered. From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients’ needs, now and in the future. At Teva, We Are All In For Better Health. To learn more about how, visit www.tevapharm.com.

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Originally published in the CVS Health National Economic Impact Report

With more than 9,000 locations and 300,000 employees, CVS Health is a driving force in the American economy, delivering $474 billion in economic impact nationwide.

As one of the country’s largest private employers, we’re making health care more affordable and accessible for you and your family.

Discover how our economic footprint benefits communities across the U.S: creating jobs, fueling local investments and generating tax revenue that supports schools, emergency services, infrastructure and more.

With 192 locations, CVS Health is bringing high-quality and affordable care to Arizona communities, improving people’s health and driving economic growth.

$5.3 Billion in Economic Impact

CVS Health’s operations in Arizona generated an economic impact of $5.3B in FY24. This includes a direct impact of $2.6B, $972.5M indirect and $1.7B induced.

Source: Parker Strategy Group using data from CVS Health in IMPLAN

With multiple locations and prescription delivery services, CVS Health proudly serves patients and communities throughout Arizona.

Generating Labor Income

CVS Health generated $1.9B in total labor income in Arizona ($1B direct, $304.5M indirect and $553.9M induced) in FY24.

Source: Parker Strategy Group using data from CVS Health in IMPLAN

Supporting and Sustaining Jobs

Overall, CVS Health supported 26,467 jobs in Arizona in FY24 (13,829 direct employees, 4,465 indirect and 8,173 induced).

Source: Parker Strategy Group using data from CVS Health in IMPLAN

Contributing to the Local and State Tax Base 

CVS Health supported $381.1M in state and local taxes in Arizona as a result of operations and capital spending in FY24. State ($207.7M) and local taxes ($173.4M) paid include employment-related, business and consumption-based taxes.

Source: Parker Strategy Group using data from CVS Health in IMPLAN

Giving Back to the Community

• $33.2 Million in Community Support
• 4,491 Volunteer Hours

Source: CVS Health, 2024 Data

To learn more, Download national report and Explore impact by state

Methodology 

The study is a snapshot of economic impact as of December 31, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Data used to complete the economic analysis was provided by CVS Health. Data supplied included operating expenditures, capital spending, pay and benefits, direct taxes paid and total employees. The colleague data used in the analysis of the report represents the sum total of all colleagues who were in the state at any time in 2024. Average number of CVS Health colleagues reflects a point-in-time estimate in 2024. Primary and secondary data was used to complete the input-output models in IMPLAN. Additional jobs include indirect employment created as a result of CVS Health’s economic impact and induced employment as a result of household spending by CVS Health employees and employees of vendors. The CVS Health colleague and location data is as of January 1, 2025. Patient counts are not unique across mail, retail and specialty pharmacy. Numbers in this report are subject to rounding.

Originally published on Nielsen News Center

On October 9, 2025, a record number of Nielsen employees celebrated our 13th annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID). As our company-wide day of service and a deeply valued tradition, NGID enables every employee to connect with each other while volunteering in their communities. This year saw the largest participation since 2022. More than 2,300 dedicated Nielsen employees across 37 countries volunteered over 10,300 hours to support more than 260 nonprofit organizations worldwide.

While NGID is led by Cares—one of our 15 Business Resource Groups (BRGs)—all employees and BRGs are encouraged to get involved in organizing and participating in volunteer events. Our employees cleaned up parks, packed and distributed food, visited schools and hospitals, volunteered virtually to advance citizen science and develop tips for youth on responsible use of AI, and much more.

One volunteering leader, Ria Encinas, Green Mexico Leader and Gracenote Content Operations Editor, said: “NGID 2025 confirmed that real impact stems from collective action. From our shelter donations to educational workshops, our efforts have made a difference and strengthened our community.”

This annual event is a cornerstone of our commitment to corporate citizenship and a powerful demonstration of our culture in action.

“Nielsen Global Impact Day is one of my favorite days of the year because it is a powerful expression of Our Nielsen Way in action,” said Nicolina Marzicola, Chief People Officer. “Watching our teams ‘Achieve Together’—applying their unique skills, passion, and enthusiasm to support our communities—is a source of immense pride. It reinforces our commitment to being accountable to the world around us and inclusive in our service.”

While Nielsen Global Impact Day is our largest single day of service, our commitment to community is year-round. Nielsen provides all employees with 24 hours of dedicated volunteer time annually, empowering them to support the causes they care about most, any day of the year.

We are proud of the impact made during NGID 2025 and look forward to continuing to make a difference, to power a better future for all by dreaming big and achieving together. Learn more about Nielsen’s commitments to responsibility and sustainability, including for our communities, in our 2025 Responsibility & Sustainability Report.

 

By Kristin Wyman

What you should know:

• The future of automotive cannot be delivered by any single company — it requires a deeply collaborative ecosystem that brings together automakers, tier-one suppliers, software innovators and connectivity leaders to transform technological breakthroughs into production-ready vehicles at global scale.
• Qualcomm Technologies provides scalable automotive solutions that are designed to serve as the hardware and software foundation for software-defined vehicles, while simultaneously orchestrating ecosystem partnerships that turn innovation into production-ready solutions for automakers worldwide.
• The Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution is designed to offer openness and flexibility that can make advanced automotive AI real, scalable and sustainable — empowering OEMs with the option to choose their own automated driving (AD) stacks, integrate multiple partner solutions and continuously evolve their vehicles through over-the-air (OTA) updates.

The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in history. Vehicles are evolving into software-defined platforms — powered by AI, 5G connectivity and cloud computing — capable of improving safety, creating new experiences for drivers and passengers, and continuously evolving over their lifetimes. This shift is too complex for any single company to deliver alone. It requires an ecosystem.

At Qualcomm, we believe the future of automotive will be built through deep collaboration across silicon, software, systems and services — bringing together automakers, tier‑one suppliers, software innovators and connectivity leaders to turn breakthrough technology into production‑ready vehicles at global scale.

A platform foundation, and the ecosystem around it

The Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution serves as the hardware and software foundation for the software-defined vehicle. However, a product solution alone is not enough to drive the industry forward. The ecosystem, working together, is equally crucial. From component manufacturers to software developers, global OEMs to regional specialists, established tier-ones to emerging startups are all needed for this transformation. World-class silicon is just the beginning. The magic happens when tier-one suppliers and software partners transform our platform into production-ready systems that automakers can deploy at scale.

Tier-one suppliers bridge the gap between semiconductor innovation and production vehicles, transforming our platform technologies into complete, validated systems that meet rigorous automotive safety and performance standards. For example, our expanded collaboration with Valeo delivers a pre-integrated ADAS and automated driving platform that combines Snapdragon Ride computing power with Valeo’s sensor expertise, parking algorithms and system integration capabilities that can enable automakers to bring next-generation driving experiences to market faster and more efficiently.

Meanwhile, we’re integrating our Snapdragon Cockpit Elite platform with HARMAN’s Ready product portfolio to enable AI-powered features like the Luna AI avatar for emotionally responsive interaction, AR-rich visualization for safety-critical information and intelligent driver monitoring — transforming vehicles into connected, personalized environments.

Software partners like Google provide the engineering horsepower to deliver the operating systems, middleware, AI algorithms and applications that define user experiences and differentiate vehicles. Qualcomm Technologies’ collaboration with Google began in 2016 with the first embedded Android experience powered by Snapdragon. Today, this has evolved to integrate Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent with our Snapdragon Digital Chassis, bringing agentic AI capabilities to vehicles that enable multimodal, edge-to-cloud intelligence for more personalized and intuitive driving experiences.

Earlier this year at CES 2026, we celebrated this decade-long collaboration with Google by announcing that Qualcomm Technologies is now a lead scaling partner for Android Automotive OS. The multi-year agreement is designed to provide automakers with pre-optimized software, virtual Snapdragon SoCs on Google Cloud, and a unified reference platform that simplifies the deployment of advanced AI agents and accelerates the transition to software-defined vehicles.

Connectivity partners enable the connectivity essential for OTA updates, remote diagnostics, real-time navigation and agentic, cloud-based services that define next-generation mobility, not just for four-wheeled vehicles but for two-wheelers and micromobility solutions as well. Through collaborations with companies like HARMAN and Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea, we’re bringing purpose-built connectivity platforms designed specifically for the unique constraints of two-wheelers including limited space, harsh environmental conditions and strict power requirements.

Open architecture for automated driving

Automated driving represents one of the industry’s most complex challenges. Rather than dictating a single approach, we’ve built an open, collaborative ecosystem supporting multiple AI strategies.

Our 20+ Snapdragon Ride Platform design wins are driven by our open, scalable AD architecture, aimed at allowing partners to integrate advanced stacks into production-ready systems. OEMs can choose the AD stack that best fits their needs — all running on the same platform. You can see this in action in the all-new BMW iX3, which debuted the AI-enabled Snapdragon Ride Pilot Automated Driving System, which is designed to support everything from entry-level safety features to Level 2+ highway and urban automated driving.

Turning ecosystem innovation into vehicles on the road

Our OEM collaborations translate ecosystem innovation into production vehicles across every segment and market:

• Qualcomm Technologies and Volkswagen Group
• Qualcomm Technologies  and Hyundai Mobis
• Qualcomm Technologies and Leapmotor
• Qualcomm Technologies and Mercedes-Benz

While collaborations with global OEMs demonstrate scale, collaborations with emerging market champions, such as India and China, showcase our commitment to democratizing advanced automotive technology. These partners are moving faster and taking big bets on new technologies, helping us validate and scale innovations that will eventually reach global markets.

Enabling the next era of agentic AI

The transition to agentic AI requires even deeper ecosystem collaboration. Integrating generative AI models, advanced sensor fusion and cloud-native architecture demands collaborations that span traditional industry boundaries. With Google Cloud, for example, we brought together Google’s Gemini-powered Automotive AI Agent with Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions to enable multi-modal, hybrid edge-to-cloud AI that can anticipate driver needs, adapt in real-time and provide proactive assistance.

Success through collaboration

Qualcomm Technologies’ commitment to ecosystem collaboration is rooted in the belief that the greatest innovations emerge from diverse perspectives working toward shared goals. As the industry continues toward software-defined, AI-powered and connected mobility, we’ll continue growing our ecosystem and deepening collaborations that drive industry-wide progress.

The future of automotive isn’t just about building better technology — it’s about building a better future together.

Read the latest ADAS news from Qualcomm Technologies
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Today, Chemours announced the recipients of its sixth annual Responsible Supplier Awards, recognizing suppliers that have delivered meaningful improvements in sustainability performance, operational excellence, and responsible business practices.

As Chemours continues to advance its vision of delivering Trusted Chemistry, suppliers who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and innovation across the value chain play a critical part. Each year, the company celebrates those partners that help fulfill that vision through the Responsible Supplier Awards, which spotlight organizations that embody Chemours’ expectations for responsible procurement and sustainability.

The 2025 award recipients were selected from a global network of suppliers and exemplify the continuous progress that Chemours looks for in advancing a more resilient and sustainable supply chain. The winners include GEA Group AG (Star Supplier Award), Freji Transportación Especializada SA de CV (Logistics Category), MPW Industrial Services Inc (Indirect Category), Rio Tinto (Direct Category), and Palmer Tool LLC (Capital Category).

“At Chemours, delivering Trusted Chemistry depends on working with those who share our commitment to continuous improvement. The Responsible Supplier Awards recognize partners who move beyond compliance—strengthening sustainability performance while helping reduce risk and build resilience across our supply chain,” emphasized Gladys Gabriel, Chemours’ Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer. “Their leadership reflects our approach to responsible procurement: collaborate to raise standards, challenge what’s possible, and deliver lasting value for customers and communities.”

This year’s honorees distinguish themselves not only through strong performance, but through their active partnership with Chemours to improve processes, elevate sustainability standards, and spark innovation across shared value chains. Their work advances Chemours’ commitment to responsible sourcing—promoting ethical conduct, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement at every stage of the supplier relationship.

All Chemours suppliers that maintain a valid sustainability scorecard are eligible for consideration. Additional details on Chemours’ responsible procurement approach and awards are available at: www.chemours.com/en/supplier-center/responsible-procurement.

EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 30, 2026 /3BL/ – A coalition of four leading sustainability organizations today announced the launch of an initiative to develop the first standardized guidance for assessing and managing corporate value chain water risk. 

The announcement comes as water scarcity intensifies globally — disrupting supply chains, affecting production and costs, and threatening key commodities. At the same time, companies face growing investor and regulatory pressure to disclose water impacts, without a common standard for doing so. Today, over half the world’s population — around 4 billion people — lives under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year. By 2050, nearly one-third of global GDP — $70 trillion — will be exposed to high water stress.

The initiative — Corporate Guidance for Assessing Water Scopes 1-3 in Value Chains — is led by SCS Global Services, World Resources Institute (WRI), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the CEO Water Mandate. It will produce a shared language and consistent methodology to help companies understand where water risks and impacts occur across their value chain, from suppliers to customers.

The initiative draws on the model of the GHG Protocol, which established Scope 1, 2, and 3 as standard categories for measuring corporate greenhouse gas emissions and helped enable large-scale climate action. The same principle — distinguishing direct operations (Scope 1), purchased inputs (Scope 2), and value chain activities (Scope 3) — has never been systematically applied to corporate water risk.  While many water-related frameworks exist, they don’t speak the same language — leaving companies without a clear starting point and making it nearly impossible to compare performance or drive accountability at scale. Water Scopes 1–3 will address this by providing a shared foundation to help use existing tools more effectively.

Together, the four organizations bring a proven track record and complementary expertise in corporate water risk and environmental standards — combining the technical, conservation, and advocacy leadership needed to build guidance with credibility and reach. 

“For many companies, the greatest water risks and impacts lie in their supply chain or in the end use of their products, yet attention remains stubbornly focused on direct operations. This guidance will help companies identify and act on the most effective levers to unlock positive water impacts – and greater resilience – across the value chain,” said Sara Walker, Director of Corporate Water Engagement and Acting Global Water Lead, World Resources Institute.

“Regulators are asking companies to disclose water risk. Investors are asking companies to disclose water risk. What nobody has given them is a common framework for doing it. That’s the gap we aim to close,” said Lauren Enright, Program Manager, Water Stewardship, SCS Global Services. 

“We have long known that the biggest water impacts for most sectors are in corporate supply chains. Bringing clarity to value chain reporting will enable us to better understand who is taking action on material impacts and dependencies, and strengthen efforts to safeguard freshwater ecosystems,” said Alexis Morgan, Global Water Stewardship Lead, WWF.

“Extending the principles of Positive Water Impact from direct operations into the supply chain is a significant challenge for companies. It demands not only enhanced collaboration with suppliers but also an understanding of risks and a commitment to transparency and sustainable practices that often involve navigating complex ecosystems. This transition is essential, as water stewardship throughout the entire value chain is crucial for mitigating risks, enhancing brand reputation, and driving long-term business resilience,” said Gregg Brill, Technical Lead, CEO Water Mandate.

The guidance will be developed over 18 months through a transparent, multi-stakeholder process. A public comment period is planned for month 12, with final guidance targeted for Q4 2027. The framework will help companies identify water impacts across operations, supply chains, and product use — and connect to existing disclosure systems like CDP and AWS, not replace them.

Companies, non-governmental organizations, foundations and experts are invited to participate as sponsors or working group members. For more information or to express interest, visit https://www.scsstandards.org/water-scopes.

About SCS Global Services

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

About World Resources Institute (WRI)

WRI works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

About WWF

The mission of WWF is to stop the global destruction of the environment and shape a future in which people and nature can live together in harmony. In order to fulfil this mission, WWF is dedicated to preserving global biodiversity. WWF also fights to reduce the use of natural resources to a sustainable level. In order to meet its objectives, WWF works at four levels: in the field, with companies, in the political arena and with the citizens.

About CEO Water Mandate

The CEO Water Mandate is a partnership between the UN Global Compact and the Pacific Institute that mobilizes business leaders on water, sanitation, and the Sustainable Development Goals for corporate water stewardship. Mandate endorsers commit to continuous progress against six core elements (direct operations, supply chain and watershed management, collective action, public policy, community engagement, and transparency) and in so doing understand and manage their own water risks. Established in 2007, the CEO Water Mandate was created out of the acknowledgement that global water challenges create risk for a wide range of industry sectors, the public sector, local communities, and ecosystems alike.

About the UN Global Compact 

As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. 

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Rachel Barnhart  
Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, SCS Global Services  
Email: rbarnhart@scsglobalservices.com 

Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum is the top energy company for the third consecutive year in Just Capital’s rankings of America’s Most Just Companies.
• The rankings highlight the performance of public companies related to efforts that impact stakeholders, including employees, customers and communities.
• Just Capital develops the metrics for the rankings through a national survey that gauges public opinion about the issues that should define just business behavior.

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Just Capital’s 2026 rankings of America’s Most Just Companies list Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as the top company in the U.S. energy sector for the third consecutive year. The rankings reflect the performance of public companies through efforts that affect their workers, customers, communities, shareholders and governance, and the environment.

“This recognition represents validation of MPC’s continuous focus on operating our business responsibly, consistent with our Core Values,” Chief Business Transformation Officer Brian Partee said. “We strive year after year to broaden our positive stakeholder impact, in particular, for the benefit of employees, shareholders and the communities where we operate.”

“This recognition represents validation of MPC’s continuous focus on operating our business responsibly, consistent with our Core Values.”

Just Capital, an independent, nonprofit research organization, evaluated public companies on the Russell 1000 Index to determine this year’s rankings, published in partnership with CNBC. MPC finished 27^th overall. It was also first among the 37 ranked energy companies, earning a place on the Industry Leaders list of the top-performing companies across 20 sectors.

Just Capital’s rankings are now in their 10^th year. The criteria for the annual rankings come from a national survey Just Capital conducts every year. The polling identifies issues that the American public believes companies should prioritize to exhibit just business behavior.

Among the most important issues noted for the 2026 rankings were paying a fair, living wage; supporting worker well-being, advancement, and training; communicating transparently; and acting ethically at the leadership level. MPC performed strongly for disclosures in areas including career development, opportunities for local businesses, workforce demographics and human rights.

Learn more about MPC’s commitment to sustainability and view our Sustainability Report.

Key Points

• Marathon Petroleum is the top energy company for the third consecutive year in Just Capital’s rankings of America’s Most Just Companies.
• The rankings highlight the performance of public companies related to efforts that impact stakeholders, including employees, customers and communities.
• Just Capital develops the metrics for the rankings through a national survey that gauges public opinion about the issues that should define just business behavior.

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Just Capital’s 2026 rankings of America’s Most Just Companies list Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as the top company in the U.S. energy sector for the third consecutive year. The rankings reflect the performance of public companies through efforts that affect their workers, customers, communities, shareholders and governance, and the environment.

“This recognition represents validation of MPC’s continuous focus on operating our business responsibly, consistent with our Core Values,” Chief Business Transformation Officer Brian Partee said. “We strive year after year to broaden our positive stakeholder impact, in particular, for the benefit of employees, shareholders and the communities where we operate.”

“This recognition represents validation of MPC’s continuous focus on operating our business responsibly, consistent with our Core Values.”

Just Capital, an independent, nonprofit research organization, evaluated public companies on the Russell 1000 Index to determine this year’s rankings, published in partnership with CNBC. MPC finished 27^th overall. It was also first among the 37 ranked energy companies, earning a place on the Industry Leaders list of the top-performing companies across 20 sectors.

Just Capital’s rankings are now in their 10^th year. The criteria for the annual rankings come from a national survey Just Capital conducts every year. The polling identifies issues that the American public believes companies should prioritize to exhibit just business behavior.

Among the most important issues noted for the 2026 rankings were paying a fair, living wage; supporting worker well-being, advancement, and training; communicating transparently; and acting ethically at the leadership level. MPC performed strongly for disclosures in areas including career development, opportunities for local businesses, workforce demographics and human rights.

Learn more about MPC’s commitment to sustainability and view our Sustainability Report.