Originally published on 3M News Center

As a part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the crew of the Orion capsule are using 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Tactical Headsets for communication. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program which sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby. It’s part of the space agency’s work to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars. The crew launched on April 1 and will splashdown April 10 in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.

3M’s PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Headsets feature technologies that can help enable communications in challenging environments. Their omnidirectional environmental microphones can sense surrounding sounds, amplify weak sounds to an audible level and automatically compressing loud noise to help users stay aware of what’s happening around them. The headset boom microphone uses noise-canceling technology that transmits the user’s voice while filtering out background noise, keeping speech clear even in high noise environments.

This isn’t the first time 3M products have made their way into a NASA mission.

3M Glass bubbles were used to insulate NASA’s 1.25-million-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank at Kennedy Space Center, which helped support the launch of the Artemis II mission. NASA selected the hollow glass microspheres after more than 20 years of testing for their high strength, low density and low thermal conductivity, which help limit liquid hydrogen boiloff as cryogenic tanks expand and contract. The improved insulation allows NASA to store fuel longer and support consecutive launch attempts, a key capability for sustained Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

In 1969, 3M products were used by astronauts in the first moon landing, including 3M™ Fluorel™ Elastomer, a synthetic rubber used in the astronaut’s boots worn inside the space capsule.

Originally published on 3M News Center

As a part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the crew of the Orion capsule are using 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Tactical Headsets for communication. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program which sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby. It’s part of the space agency’s work to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars. The crew launched on April 1 and will splashdown April 10 in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.

3M’s PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Headsets feature technologies that can help enable communications in challenging environments. Their omnidirectional environmental microphones can sense surrounding sounds, amplify weak sounds to an audible level and automatically compressing loud noise to help users stay aware of what’s happening around them. The headset boom microphone uses noise-canceling technology that transmits the user’s voice while filtering out background noise, keeping speech clear even in high noise environments.

This isn’t the first time 3M products have made their way into a NASA mission.

3M Glass bubbles were used to insulate NASA’s 1.25-million-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank at Kennedy Space Center, which helped support the launch of the Artemis II mission. NASA selected the hollow glass microspheres after more than 20 years of testing for their high strength, low density and low thermal conductivity, which help limit liquid hydrogen boiloff as cryogenic tanks expand and contract. The improved insulation allows NASA to store fuel longer and support consecutive launch attempts, a key capability for sustained Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

In 1969, 3M products were used by astronauts in the first moon landing, including 3M™ Fluorel™ Elastomer, a synthetic rubber used in the astronaut’s boots worn inside the space capsule.

Originally published on 3M News Center

As a part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the crew of the Orion capsule are using 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Tactical Headsets for communication. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program which sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby. It’s part of the space agency’s work to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars. The crew launched on April 1 and will splashdown April 10 in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.

3M’s PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Headsets feature technologies that can help enable communications in challenging environments. Their omnidirectional environmental microphones can sense surrounding sounds, amplify weak sounds to an audible level and automatically compressing loud noise to help users stay aware of what’s happening around them. The headset boom microphone uses noise-canceling technology that transmits the user’s voice while filtering out background noise, keeping speech clear even in high noise environments.

This isn’t the first time 3M products have made their way into a NASA mission.

3M Glass bubbles were used to insulate NASA’s 1.25-million-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank at Kennedy Space Center, which helped support the launch of the Artemis II mission. NASA selected the hollow glass microspheres after more than 20 years of testing for their high strength, low density and low thermal conductivity, which help limit liquid hydrogen boiloff as cryogenic tanks expand and contract. The improved insulation allows NASA to store fuel longer and support consecutive launch attempts, a key capability for sustained Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

In 1969, 3M products were used by astronauts in the first moon landing, including 3M™ Fluorel™ Elastomer, a synthetic rubber used in the astronaut’s boots worn inside the space capsule.

Originally published on 3M News Center

As a part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the crew of the Orion capsule are using 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Tactical Headsets for communication. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program which sent four astronauts on a lunar flyby. It’s part of the space agency’s work to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars. The crew launched on April 1 and will splashdown April 10 in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.

3M’s PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI Headsets feature technologies that can help enable communications in challenging environments. Their omnidirectional environmental microphones can sense surrounding sounds, amplify weak sounds to an audible level and automatically compressing loud noise to help users stay aware of what’s happening around them. The headset boom microphone uses noise-canceling technology that transmits the user’s voice while filtering out background noise, keeping speech clear even in high noise environments.

This isn’t the first time 3M products have made their way into a NASA mission.

3M Glass bubbles were used to insulate NASA’s 1.25-million-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank at Kennedy Space Center, which helped support the launch of the Artemis II mission. NASA selected the hollow glass microspheres after more than 20 years of testing for their high strength, low density and low thermal conductivity, which help limit liquid hydrogen boiloff as cryogenic tanks expand and contract. The improved insulation allows NASA to store fuel longer and support consecutive launch attempts, a key capability for sustained Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

In 1969, 3M products were used by astronauts in the first moon landing, including 3M™ Fluorel™ Elastomer, a synthetic rubber used in the astronaut’s boots worn inside the space capsule.

Emmanuel Guilhamon, vice president, Sustainability, Rockwell Automation is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The podcast has featured over 2,000 guests who all share in common a passion for making our world a better place on a daily basis.

At Rockwell, Guilhamon advances the company’s global sustainability strategy and initiatives and leads the corporate sustainability team. With strong internal and external partnership, he oversees Rockwell’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments; provides thought leadership to influence product strategy and roadmaps; and guides development of new solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

In the interview, Guilhamon discussed his unique career story to date and Rockwell’s proactive global ESG priorities and progress.

View and listen to the full podcast on the Impact Podcast website.

Learn more about Rockwell’s sustainability priorities and outcomes.

Emmanuel Guilhamon, vice president, Sustainability, Rockwell Automation is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The podcast has featured over 2,000 guests who all share in common a passion for making our world a better place on a daily basis.

At Rockwell, Guilhamon advances the company’s global sustainability strategy and initiatives and leads the corporate sustainability team. With strong internal and external partnership, he oversees Rockwell’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments; provides thought leadership to influence product strategy and roadmaps; and guides development of new solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

In the interview, Guilhamon discussed his unique career story to date and Rockwell’s proactive global ESG priorities and progress.

View and listen to the full podcast on the Impact Podcast website.

Learn more about Rockwell’s sustainability priorities and outcomes.

Emmanuel Guilhamon, vice president, Sustainability, Rockwell Automation is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The podcast has featured over 2,000 guests who all share in common a passion for making our world a better place on a daily basis.

At Rockwell, Guilhamon advances the company’s global sustainability strategy and initiatives and leads the corporate sustainability team. With strong internal and external partnership, he oversees Rockwell’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments; provides thought leadership to influence product strategy and roadmaps; and guides development of new solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

In the interview, Guilhamon discussed his unique career story to date and Rockwell’s proactive global ESG priorities and progress.

View and listen to the full podcast on the Impact Podcast website.

Learn more about Rockwell’s sustainability priorities and outcomes.

Emmanuel Guilhamon, vice president, Sustainability, Rockwell Automation is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The podcast has featured over 2,000 guests who all share in common a passion for making our world a better place on a daily basis.

At Rockwell, Guilhamon advances the company’s global sustainability strategy and initiatives and leads the corporate sustainability team. With strong internal and external partnership, he oversees Rockwell’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments; provides thought leadership to influence product strategy and roadmaps; and guides development of new solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

In the interview, Guilhamon discussed his unique career story to date and Rockwell’s proactive global ESG priorities and progress.

View and listen to the full podcast on the Impact Podcast website.

Learn more about Rockwell’s sustainability priorities and outcomes.

CAMDEN, N.J., April 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced it has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, earning the high distinction of being the highest rated automotive brand once again. Developed in partnership with customer insights firm HundredX, the recognition spotlights companies that consumers believe are most committed to supporting their communities to create meaningful impact. This reinforces the automaker’s long‑standing dedication to driving positive change nationwide through the Subaru Love Promise® and its mission to be More Than a Car Company®.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

The survey gathered more than 4.5 million ratings from over 200,000 consumers, evaluating nearly 5,500 brands. Out of those evaluated, 300 made the list based on indicators including values, trust, social stances, impact, sustainability, and widespread community support. All respondents nominated brands independently, ensuring the rankings reflect organizations that genuinely embed social impact into their business and consistently earn consumer confidence.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the “Best Brands for Social Impact” for the fourth year in a row. The 2026 survey gathered more than 4.5 million ratings from over 200,000 consumers, evaluating nearly 5,500 unique brands. Respondents nominated brands independently, ensuring that the ranking celebrates organizations that integrate social impact into their core business strategy and match with customers’ values to create meaningful change.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the “Best Brands for Social Impact” for the fourth year in a row. The 2026 survey gathered more than 4.5 million ratings from over 200,000 consumers, evaluating nearly 5,500 unique brands. Respondents nominated brands independently, ensuring that the ranking celebrates organizations that integrate social impact into their core business strategy and match with customers’ values to create meaningful change.

Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.:

“Supporting our communities is central to who we are as a company, and we are honored to be named the top automotive brand for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition underscores the continued impact of the Subaru Love Promise and the meaningful work we achieve together with our retailers, employees, and partner organizations. We are proud to be recognized alongside other like-minded brands driving meaningful change.”

Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact survey was conducted from January 2025 through December 2025, asking consumers to rate companies across over a dozen categories with a specific focus on brand values and trust, social stances, sustainability, and community impact. Respondents independently nominated brands they used and wanted to review, and only brands that were based in the U.S. or that do significant business in the U.S. were eligible.

For more information on Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact 2026, visit Forbes.com. To learn more about the impactful work Subaru is doing through its Subaru Love Promise initiative, go to Subaru.com/love-promise.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Forbes’ fourth annual Best Brands for Social Impact list was created in partnership with HundredX and acknowledges companies like Subaru that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities by evaluating ratings in survey categories including Overall Brand Values and Trust, Social Stances, Sustainability, and Community Support.

Forbes’ fourth annual Best Brands for Social Impact list was created in partnership with HundredX and acknowledges companies like Subaru that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities by evaluating ratings in survey categories including Overall Brand Values and Trust, Social Stances, Sustainability, and Community Support.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the top three overall “Best Brands for Social Impact”and the highest rated brand in the automotive category for the fourth year in a row based on the independent consumer survey.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the top three overall “Best Brands for Social Impact”and the highest rated brand in the automotive category for the fourth year in a row based on the independent consumer survey.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

CAMDEN, N.J., April 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced it has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, earning the high distinction of being the highest rated automotive brand once again. Developed in partnership with customer insights firm HundredX, the recognition spotlights companies that consumers believe are most committed to supporting their communities to create meaningful impact. This reinforces the automaker’s long‑standing dedication to driving positive change nationwide through the Subaru Love Promise® and its mission to be More Than a Car Company®.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

The survey gathered more than 4.5 million ratings from over 200,000 consumers, evaluating nearly 5,500 brands. Out of those evaluated, 300 made the list based on indicators including values, trust, social stances, impact, sustainability, and widespread community support. All respondents nominated brands independently, ensuring the rankings reflect organizations that genuinely embed social impact into their business and consistently earn consumer confidence.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the “Best Brands for Social Impact” for the fourth year in a row. The 2026 survey gathered more than 4.5 million ratings from over 200,000 consumers, evaluating nearly 5,500 unique brands. Respondents nominated brands independently, ensuring that the ranking celebrates organizations that integrate social impact into their core business strategy and match with customers’ values to create meaningful change.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the “Best Brands for Social Impact” for the fourth year in a row. The 2026 survey gathered more than 4.5 million ratings from over 200,000 consumers, evaluating nearly 5,500 unique brands. Respondents nominated brands independently, ensuring that the ranking celebrates organizations that integrate social impact into their core business strategy and match with customers’ values to create meaningful change.

Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.:

“Supporting our communities is central to who we are as a company, and we are honored to be named the top automotive brand for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition underscores the continued impact of the Subaru Love Promise and the meaningful work we achieve together with our retailers, employees, and partner organizations. We are proud to be recognized alongside other like-minded brands driving meaningful change.”

Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact survey was conducted from January 2025 through December 2025, asking consumers to rate companies across over a dozen categories with a specific focus on brand values and trust, social stances, sustainability, and community impact. Respondents independently nominated brands they used and wanted to review, and only brands that were based in the U.S. or that do significant business in the U.S. were eligible.

For more information on Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact 2026, visit Forbes.com. To learn more about the impactful work Subaru is doing through its Subaru Love Promise initiative, go to Subaru.com/love-promise.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Subaru of America has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top three brands on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, including the distinction of once again being the highest rated brand in the automotive category. Created in partnership with customer-insights company HundredX, the list highlights companies that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities.

Forbes’ fourth annual Best Brands for Social Impact list was created in partnership with HundredX and acknowledges companies like Subaru that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities by evaluating ratings in survey categories including Overall Brand Values and Trust, Social Stances, Sustainability, and Community Support.

Forbes’ fourth annual Best Brands for Social Impact list was created in partnership with HundredX and acknowledges companies like Subaru that consumers feel are the most dedicated to giving back to their communities by evaluating ratings in survey categories including Overall Brand Values and Trust, Social Stances, Sustainability, and Community Support.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the top three overall “Best Brands for Social Impact”and the highest rated brand in the automotive category for the fourth year in a row based on the independent consumer survey.

Forbes recognizes Subaru as one of the top three overall “Best Brands for Social Impact”and the highest rated brand in the automotive category for the fourth year in a row based on the independent consumer survey.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

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