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At COP30, Bureau Veritas launched its Manufacturer Decarbonization Strategy Playbook.

This practical resource, developed with key contributions from Cascale, supports manufacturers, including SMEs, in setting and advancing decarbonization targets. The Paris Committee on Capacity-Building (PCCB) recently included the playbook in a small-to-medium enterprise discussion at COP30, where Cascale also participated in an associated Bureau Veritas member webinar.

At the “Decarbonization Playbook for Manufacturers” webinar, speakers included Cascale’s senior director of decarbonization Joyce Tsoi; Apparel Impact Institute’s senior director of sustainable finance and engagement Kristina Elinder Lijas; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit’s head of project (GIZ) Gundolf Klaehn; Gokaldas Exports Limited’s deputy general manager Mahantesh Bangari; and Bureau Veritas’ senior program specialist Hailey Wang, as well as head of decarbonization and cleaner production, Rakesh Vazirani.

The webinar laid the foundation for the decarbonization business case, with an inclusive focus on manufacturer perspectives and cultural nuance. It convened more than 500 participants, with over 40 percent reporting that they are either just beginning their decarbonization journey or are in the early stages of data collection and target-setting.

Participants highlighted the Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) as a common industry tool for measuring carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, and noted key barriers to decarbonization including high costs, limited in-house expertise and resources, and the challenge of securing customer support to cover decarbonization investments.

Tsoi offered insights into how Cascale’s Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) accelerates climate action. Welcoming Cascale members and non-members alike, the 18-month MCAP program helps manufacturers across the consumer goods industry develop and validate Science-Aligned Targets (SATs) to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. To date, MCAP has engaged 70 manufacturers with a collective CO2 reduction potential of over 419,000 tCO2e from 16 validated participants.

At a high-level, Tsoi explored the steps manufacturers and suppliers can take today to make progress on decarbonization goals, starting with measurement and baseline setting. She encouraged attendees to understand their current energy usage, fuel types, and carbon footprints in their owned operations and supply chain.

Next, she explored the target-setting approach in greater detail. Her advice: Use standardized, science-based frameworks like those developed for MCAP or by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) For successful implementation, Tsoi recommended manufacturers prioritize and plan impactful, cost-effective actions, and delegate out further responsibilities.

Bangari, representing Gokaldas, a Cascale manufacturer member based in India India, described how participating in MCAP helped the company set science-aligned targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. He described Gokaldas’ sustainability achievements, which include procuring 75 percent renewable energy, improving machinery efficiency, and increasing waste and water recycling rates, among others. Showcased among the certifications in the company’s recent investor report, Gokaldas’ average Higg FEM score was 89 percent.

Verizon
By: Molly McGinn

Your child’s latest birthday photo, that cute dance video. Share them on social media and they add to your family’s digital footprint. And depending on the settings you’ve chosen, AI could use them.

Dr. Siwei Lyu, a digital forensics expert and father of two, is a Distinguished professor of computer science at SUNY who studies how AI learns from public data. The danger of sharing anything online is that it becomes fair game for AI deepfakes: fake photos, videos or voices built from real images or recordings. Deepfakes can impersonate anyone, including kids and teens.

“A child’s data might be misused to recreate an image or video of them in situations that aren’t real,” Lyu explains. “That content can stay online and affect your child for years.”

Quitting social media isn’t necessarily the answer. Instead, Lyu tells his kids to share thoughtfully: post less, choose private settings and pause to consider what you’re sharing before uploading anything personal. Here, Lyu explains how your digital footprint can be manipulated into AI deepfakes.

How it happens: From real photos to AI deepfakes

1. Step one: The photo goes public. When your child uploads a photo or video, it’s part of the web. Even if they think it’s private, someone could take a screenshot, upload it and it could go online.
2. Step two: Manipulation happens. A person has to choose the image and upload it into an AI deepfake tool. That’s when it crosses from simple image capture to digital manipulation.
3. Step three: It’s shared. Once the AI deepfake is created, it can spread fast—shared on social platforms, sent in private chats or even posted to websites that traffic in AI-generated or altered images. That’s when it can become harmful or invasive.

What you can do right now to protect your digital footprint

• Check app privacy settings regularly. Set accounts to private and limit who can view or download photos.
• Be cautious with “fun” photo apps. Many viral “age me,” “AI art” or “cartoon me” apps collect and store uploaded photos. Before you upload, check if the app mentions using your image for “research,” “training” or “improvement.” That’s a red flag.
• Teach kids that there’s really no “delete” once it’s online. Explain that once something is posted online, it can be copied, saved or reshared—even if the person who posted the original chooses to delete it later.

Build your family’s digital confidence about AI deepfakes

Lyu recommends a few practical safety habits the whole family can practice together:

• Use animated avatars instead of real photos for social profile pics.
• Remove any GPS or metadata from images before posting them online. For example, in your phone’s photo gallery, select a photo, swipe up and remove the photo’s location data.
• Watermark real photos and selfies you do share to make them less appealing to AI crawlers.

Learn more about your family’s digital footprint

Ready to keep the conversation going? Watch Discovery Education’s video on digital footprints with your kids. Ask them to think about what your family’s online story says about you—and how to make sure it stays positive, protected and totally yours.

Digital wellness is all in the family. Explore more free classes for every age—from teen screen time to online safety for grandparents.

About the author: Molly is an award-winning tech and child development writer for Parenting in the Digital World.
The author has been compensated by Verizon for this article.

AEG employees across Southern California and New York dedicate their time and energy to the company’s annual Day of Service, volunteering at various events to make a meaningful impact in local communities. The Day of Service highlights the power of coming together to make a difference, showing how employees across the country can strengthen communities and inspire hope through shared purpose.

In Los Angeles, 250 AEG employees from all business units—including L.A. LIVE, Global Partnerships, AXS, L.A. Galaxy, L.A. Kings, and Crypto.com Arena—participated in a hands-on “Wall Build” with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity. On campus at L.A. LIVE, volunteers constructed wall frames, painted and built components for future homes in Altadena. Vista Paint donated paint and supplied all essential painting materials for the Service Day projects while Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola provided snacks and beverages that kept volunteers fueled throughout the event.

“Our Service Day with SGV Habitat for Humanity reflects our ongoing commitment to fire relief. Nearly a year later, there is still so much to rebuild, and we were eager to roll up our sleeves and workto help rebuild homes and hopefully renew hope.” said Anette Padilla, Sr. Director of Community Foundation and Social Impact, AEG.

In addition to the $2 million the AEG family has already contributed to Los Angeles fire relief, AEG proudly presented San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity with a $150,000 check to support ongoing rebuilding efforts in communities affected by the Altadena fires.

On December 16^th, employees from AEG and Bowery Presents will partner with City Year New York to bring holiday cheer to The Emma Lazarus Elementary School in Brooklyn for the third year in a row. Volunteers will transform the campus into a festive winter wonderland by putting up holiday decorations throughout the campus and making holiday crafts with students. They will also spend time in classrooms, reading with students in small groups to create a joyful and engaging experience.

AEG’s annual Day of Service is part of the company’s Season of Giving initiative, which encourages employees across the United States to give back and spread cheer during the holiday season. Volunteers participate in activities both in person and virtually, supporting local communities through acts of service, generosity, and engagement.

Direct Relief today announced that Craig Redmond has joined Direct Relief’s executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the humanitarian medical aid group’s humanitarian programs, emergency response operations, and related functions.

Redmond brings to Direct Relief decades of humanitarian relief and development experience, primarily focused on developing programs and teams that help build resilience, relieve suffering, and transform lives. He served as Chief Executive of Relief International between 2022 and 2025, where he led a global team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers working in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing humanitarian aid to communities affected by conflict and disaster.

Prior to Relief International, Redmond worked for 22 years at Mercy Corps in roles including Program Director for Azerbaijan, Country Director for Eritrea and Indonesia, Regional Director for Southeast Asia, and finally for 12 years as Senior Vice President of Programs, where he managed and oversaw all Mercy Corps programs globally. Craig was a pivotal leader in growing the organization and leading teams to breakthrough innovations in technology, financial inclusion, food security, and venture development. He has also worked with UNHCR, UNDP, and with the Peace Corps in a hospital in Kyrgyzstan.

Amy Weaver, Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief, said, “Craig Redmond has led large-scale humanitarian operations for decades and brings the kind of grounded, field-informed perspective that aligns so well with Direct Relief’s mission. With Craig joining the Direct Relief team, I’m incredibly energized for the years ahead.”

With Redmond joining Direct Relief, Byron Scott, MD, MBA, moves from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer to the new position of Chief Health Officer (effective January 1, 2026), where he will advise across all health and medical issues and oversee Direct Relief’s grantmaking activities, Power for Health, and the Fund for Health Equity. Dr. Scott served as Direct Relief’s interim CEO between January and May 2025.

“All of us at Direct Relief are grateful to Dr. Scott for his years of steadfast leadership on our board of directors, and as our COO and interim CEO, and for the deep insight, guidance, and unfailing moral compass he will continue to bring to the organization in his new role as Chief Health Officer,” Weaver said.

Redmond’s appointment marks the second major leadership addition by Amy Weaver since she assumed the role of CEO in May. Jennifer Lotito, former President and Chief Operating Officer at (RED), joined Direct Relief in October as Chief External Affairs Officer, overseeing global communications, fundraising, partnerships, brand, and creative.

Redmond said, “It is hard to imagine a more pressing moment in history than now for the critical work that Direct Relief and our partners do every day across the U.S. and around the world. I am humbled by this incredible opportunity, and look forward to getting to know our operations, the team, and our partners as we work together to deliver essential support to millions.”

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Direct Relief provides large-scale medical assistance to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty, disaster, and conflict. Recognized by Forbes as #5 on its list of America’s Top 100 Charities, honored with the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, and recipient of 15 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator, Direct Relief is known for its logistics-driven humanitarian operations and longstanding commitment to transparency and operational excellence. 

ST. PAUL, Minn., December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is pleased to announce the appointment of Celine Morris as its new Associate Director, effective January 2026. In this expanded leadership role, Celine will help guide BIER’s strategic direction, strengthen cross-member collaboration, and advance the organization’s mission to drive environmental sustainability across the global beverage sector. Her promotion reflects both her demonstrated leadership and BIER’s continued commitment to operational excellence and industry-leading impact.

Celine has served as BIER’s Program Manager for the past year while also working as a Senior Manager at Antea Group and an Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Credentialed Specialist. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in supporting BIER’s 2025 workstreams, member engagement, and technical initiatives. Her work has contributed directly to enhanced coordination across member companies and the delivery of high-quality, data-driven outputs.

Throughout 2025, Celine supported the execution of BIER’s Spring and Fall Roundtable Meetings, where members engaged in forward-thinking discussions and collaborative problem-solving across critical environmental topics, including nature-positive strategies, advanced methods for measuring water replenishment co-benefits, exploration of breakthroughs in renewable thermal energy solutions, and best practices for designing and implementing Collective Action water projects. Additionally, Celine strengthened member readiness through BIER’s Regulatory Round-Up and Ad-Hoc Sessions, which she helped coordinate and facilitate. Her work ensured that members remained aligned, informed, and equipped to respond to emerging sustainability challenges.

As Associate Director, Celine will continue to serve as a key liaison between BIER’s global membership, technical workstreams, and partner organizations. She will support Executive Director Erica Pann in providing strategic leadership across BIER’s technical focus areas, including advancing water stewardship, driving climate action, strengthening sustainability reporting, promoting circular systems, and supporting nature and biodiversity efforts across the sector. In this role, she will also help ensure operational excellence, effective governance, and strong member collaboration, while contributing to BIER’s long-term strategic roadmap and alignment between member priorities and technical workstream execution.

“Celine has been instrumental in driving BIER’s work forward and strengthening our engagement model,” said Pann. “Her technical expertise, program leadership, and commitment to collaboration make her an outstanding fit for this role.” Pann added, “We are confident that Celine’s leadership will continue to elevate BIER’s impact across the beverage sector.”

BIER congratulates Celine on this well-deserved appointment and looks forward to her continued leadership in advancing industry-wide sustainability progress.

For more information, please contact: Erica Pann, BIER Executive Director Erica.Pann@anteagroup.us

About BIER
BIER is a technical coalition of leading global beverage companies working together to advance environmental sustainability within the beverage sector. Formed in 2006, BIER is a common voice across the beverage sector, speaking to influence global standards on environmental sustainability aspects most relevant to the sector, affect change both up and down the supply chain, and share best practices that raise the bar for environmental performance of the industry. By doing so, BIER is able to monitor data and trends, engage with key stakeholders, develop best practices, and guide a course of action for the future. BIER members include Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi Group Holdings, Bacardi, Brown-Forman, Carlsberg Group, The Coca-Cola Company, Constellation Brands, Diageo, Heaven Hill Brands, Heineken, Keurig Dr Pepper, LION, Molson Coors, Monster Energy, Ocean Spray Cranberries, PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard and Suntory Global Spirits. For more information, visit www.bieroundtable.com.

ST. PAUL, Minn., December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is pleased to announce the appointment of Celine Morris as its new Associate Director, effective January 2026. In this expanded leadership role, Celine will help guide BIER’s strategic direction, strengthen cross-member collaboration, and advance the organization’s mission to drive environmental sustainability across the global beverage sector. Her promotion reflects both her demonstrated leadership and BIER’s continued commitment to operational excellence and industry-leading impact.

Celine has served as BIER’s Program Manager for the past year while also working as a Senior Manager at Antea Group and an Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Credentialed Specialist. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in supporting BIER’s 2025 workstreams, member engagement, and technical initiatives. Her work has contributed directly to enhanced coordination across member companies and the delivery of high-quality, data-driven outputs.

Throughout 2025, Celine supported the execution of BIER’s Spring and Fall Roundtable Meetings, where members engaged in forward-thinking discussions and collaborative problem-solving across critical environmental topics, including nature-positive strategies, advanced methods for measuring water replenishment co-benefits, exploration of breakthroughs in renewable thermal energy solutions, and best practices for designing and implementing Collective Action water projects. Additionally, Celine strengthened member readiness through BIER’s Regulatory Round-Up and Ad-Hoc Sessions, which she helped coordinate and facilitate. Her work ensured that members remained aligned, informed, and equipped to respond to emerging sustainability challenges.

As Associate Director, Celine will continue to serve as a key liaison between BIER’s global membership, technical workstreams, and partner organizations. She will support Executive Director Erica Pann in providing strategic leadership across BIER’s technical focus areas, including advancing water stewardship, driving climate action, strengthening sustainability reporting, promoting circular systems, and supporting nature and biodiversity efforts across the sector. In this role, she will also help ensure operational excellence, effective governance, and strong member collaboration, while contributing to BIER’s long-term strategic roadmap and alignment between member priorities and technical workstream execution.

“Celine has been instrumental in driving BIER’s work forward and strengthening our engagement model,” said Pann. “Her technical expertise, program leadership, and commitment to collaboration make her an outstanding fit for this role.” Pann added, “We are confident that Celine’s leadership will continue to elevate BIER’s impact across the beverage sector.”

BIER congratulates Celine on this well-deserved appointment and looks forward to her continued leadership in advancing industry-wide sustainability progress.

For more information, please contact: Erica Pann, BIER Executive Director Erica.Pann@anteagroup.us

About BIER
BIER is a technical coalition of leading global beverage companies working together to advance environmental sustainability within the beverage sector. Formed in 2006, BIER is a common voice across the beverage sector, speaking to influence global standards on environmental sustainability aspects most relevant to the sector, affect change both up and down the supply chain, and share best practices that raise the bar for environmental performance of the industry. By doing so, BIER is able to monitor data and trends, engage with key stakeholders, develop best practices, and guide a course of action for the future. BIER members include Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi Group Holdings, Bacardi, Brown-Forman, Carlsberg Group, The Coca-Cola Company, Constellation Brands, Diageo, Heaven Hill Brands, Heineken, Keurig Dr Pepper, LION, Molson Coors, Monster Energy, Ocean Spray Cranberries, PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard and Suntory Global Spirits. For more information, visit www.bieroundtable.com.

NEW YORK, December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – An IPC report released today shows that Afghanistan now ranks as the fourth country in the world for rates of child acute malnutrition. More than 3.7 million Afghan children are affected—200,000 more than last year—with widespread poverty preventing 78 percent of families from accessing nutritious food for their children. The crisis will continue to intensify, especially during the winter months when risks are elevated.

“No child should die because of hunger,” said Cobi Rietveld, Action Against Hunger’s Afghanistan Country Director. “Today’s report is very worrying: hunger in Afghanistan is worsening, and children are paying the highest price.”

According to the new report, children suffering from severe acute malnutrition are 12 times more likely to die than healthy children. The children most affected are very young, with 85 percent of severely malnourished children under two years old. An estimated 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women are also acutely malnourished, heightening risks for both mothers and their children.

Afghanistan continues to face overlapping crises that make malnutrition prevention and treatment even more challenging. In addition to widespread poverty and limited access to healthcare, the country is now experiencing its fourth drought in five years, severely affecting crop production. A major earthquake in August caused more than 2,000 deaths and destroyed homes and health facilities in eastern Afghanistan, leaving children particularly vulnerable to malnutrition. These challenges are further compounded by ongoing border tensions and the return of over 2.5 million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, which adds new risks for families already struggling to cope.

Large-scale funding cuts have intensified the crisis. The required response is only 50 percent funded so far, with just $148 million received out of a required $296 million, leaving a massive funding gap. These cuts have led to the closure of at least 305 nutrition sites across the country this year. A growing number of families struggle to reach the nutrition and healthcare they need due to a shortage of health facilities, restrictions on women’s mobility, and constraints placed on female health workers.

Action Against Hunger’s therapeutic feeding unit (TFU) in Kabul—which treats more than 1,000 children with severe acute malnutrition annually—was among the facilities affected by funding cuts. The unit was forced to suspend operations for one month before securing alternative funding, leaving queues of malnourished children without access to lifesaving care.

According to the IPC, the key drivers of this malnutrition crisis are poverty (with 78 percent of families unable to afford nutritious meals), disease burden (including 4,000 confirmed measles cases and high rates of diarrhea), poor access to safe drinking water (with more than 50 percent of people in 24 provinces lacking safe drinking water), and severely limited access to healthcare.

Despite funding gaps, Action Against Hunger continues to fight hunger in Afghanistan by treating malnourished children and pregnant mothers, and by tackling the root causes to prevent hunger. The organization works in six provinces across Afghanistan, implementing a multi-sectoral response to the ongoing crisis, which addresses the underlying causes of malnutrition. Last year, Action Against Hunger treated over 100,000 children facing malnutrition, of whom 5,611 were facing severe complications and a high likelihood of death without care.

“Hunger is rising, but together we can stop it,” said Rietveld. “Children are dying, and we must not let this happen.”

***

Action Against Hunger is a global leader creating a future where every life is well nourished. We innovate to prevent malnutrition and respond to hunger hotspots, working in 59 countries and reaching more than 21 million people each year. With 8,990 staff members worldwide—95% hired locally—we ensure culturally relevant solutions and empower communities with long-term resilience. For 18 consecutive years, we’ve earned top ratings from charity evaluators—a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of nonprofits. Together, we are promoting resilience and working to end hunger for everyone, for good.

CONTACT:

Meredith Whitefield
mwhitefield@actionagainsthunger.org
917-771-0519

NEW YORK, December 16, 2025 /3BL/ – An IPC report released today shows that Afghanistan now ranks as the fourth country in the world for rates of child acute malnutrition. More than 3.7 million Afghan children are affected—200,000 more than last year—with widespread poverty preventing 78 percent of families from accessing nutritious food for their children. The crisis will continue to intensify, especially during the winter months when risks are elevated.

“No child should die because of hunger,” said Cobi Rietveld, Action Against Hunger’s Afghanistan Country Director. “Today’s report is very worrying: hunger in Afghanistan is worsening, and children are paying the highest price.”

According to the new report, children suffering from severe acute malnutrition are 12 times more likely to die than healthy children. The children most affected are very young, with 85 percent of severely malnourished children under two years old. An estimated 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women are also acutely malnourished, heightening risks for both mothers and their children.

Afghanistan continues to face overlapping crises that make malnutrition prevention and treatment even more challenging. In addition to widespread poverty and limited access to healthcare, the country is now experiencing its fourth drought in five years, severely affecting crop production. A major earthquake in August caused more than 2,000 deaths and destroyed homes and health facilities in eastern Afghanistan, leaving children particularly vulnerable to malnutrition. These challenges are further compounded by ongoing border tensions and the return of over 2.5 million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, which adds new risks for families already struggling to cope.

Large-scale funding cuts have intensified the crisis. The required response is only 50 percent funded so far, with just $148 million received out of a required $296 million, leaving a massive funding gap. These cuts have led to the closure of at least 305 nutrition sites across the country this year. A growing number of families struggle to reach the nutrition and healthcare they need due to a shortage of health facilities, restrictions on women’s mobility, and constraints placed on female health workers.

Action Against Hunger’s therapeutic feeding unit (TFU) in Kabul—which treats more than 1,000 children with severe acute malnutrition annually—was among the facilities affected by funding cuts. The unit was forced to suspend operations for one month before securing alternative funding, leaving queues of malnourished children without access to lifesaving care.

According to the IPC, the key drivers of this malnutrition crisis are poverty (with 78 percent of families unable to afford nutritious meals), disease burden (including 4,000 confirmed measles cases and high rates of diarrhea), poor access to safe drinking water (with more than 50 percent of people in 24 provinces lacking safe drinking water), and severely limited access to healthcare.

Despite funding gaps, Action Against Hunger continues to fight hunger in Afghanistan by treating malnourished children and pregnant mothers, and by tackling the root causes to prevent hunger. The organization works in six provinces across Afghanistan, implementing a multi-sectoral response to the ongoing crisis, which addresses the underlying causes of malnutrition. Last year, Action Against Hunger treated over 100,000 children facing malnutrition, of whom 5,611 were facing severe complications and a high likelihood of death without care.

“Hunger is rising, but together we can stop it,” said Rietveld. “Children are dying, and we must not let this happen.”

***

Action Against Hunger is a global leader creating a future where every life is well nourished. We innovate to prevent malnutrition and respond to hunger hotspots, working in 59 countries and reaching more than 21 million people each year. With 8,990 staff members worldwide—95% hired locally—we ensure culturally relevant solutions and empower communities with long-term resilience. For 18 consecutive years, we’ve earned top ratings from charity evaluators—a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of nonprofits. Together, we are promoting resilience and working to end hunger for everyone, for good.

CONTACT:

Meredith Whitefield
mwhitefield@actionagainsthunger.org
917-771-0519

Over the past several years, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global have demonstrated how sustained collaboration can drive climate action that is both technically rigorous and deeply human. What began as a shared vision to bridge global efforts and initiatives with local realities has grown into a strong alliance that places people and communities at the heart of climate solutions.

A partnership in motion

Since 2021, this collaboration has strengthened the credibility and reach of high-integrity carbon projects in Mexico and beyond. Together, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global have advanced biodiversity initiatives that embody additionality, permanence and co-benefits— while amplifying the voices of Indigenous and rural communities.

These projects demonstrate how technical rigor, long-term governance, and cultural preservation can come together under a community-first approach and be recognized by Bonos Jaguar del Mayab and Ecos de Chiapas: Blue Carbon Portfolio.

“Working alongside The Earth Lab has shown what is possible when scientific rigor is paired with deep respect for community leadership,” said Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Tandem Global. “Their commitment to long-term stewardship and cultural integrity exemplifies the kind of partnership that can truly transform climate ambition into meaningful, measurable impact on the ground.”

The generosity of communities

At the core of The Earth Lab’s work is the generosity of communities. Across Mexico, ejidos (cooperative farms) have shared their knowledge, traditions and governance systems to co-create solutions that deliver benefits far beyond their territories. From women-led mangrove restoration in Chiapas to cultural stewardship in Quintana Roo and Yucatan, and intergenerational decision-making, within community assemblies—each example shows how generosity becomes meaningful action.

These experiences remind us that climate action is not only about carbon accounting—it is also about identity, biodiversity, and justice. The Earth Lab’s projects protect ecosystems ranging from the jaguar’s biological corridor to mangrove forests that store vast amounts of blue carbon. By combining biodiversity protection with local leadership, these efforts demonstrate that social and ecological integrity are inseparable and may reach global recognition.

Deepening the impact

This collaboration reaffirms a long-term commitment to responsibility, equity, and transparency.

“Every step we take with Tandem Global strengthens the link between global climate goals and local realities,” said Jorge Calderón, Founder and Director of The Earth Lab. “Our communities are far more than participants, they are the heartbeat of sustainability, leading knowledge, culture, and a commitment that will endure for generations.”

Looking ahead

For The Earth Lab, this next chapter focuses on scaling up: expanding community-driven portfolios, advancing biodiversity monitoring systems, and developing investment pathways for companies seeking verifiable, additional, and high-integrity carbon credits.

With a 100-year commitment to stewardship, The Earth Lab aims to ensure that biodiversity thrives, cultures are honored, and communities prosper. This long-term vision shows that when climate action is rooted in generosity and integrity, it can create a legacy of resilience and well-being for generations to come.

Together, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global continue to prove that climate solutions can be measurable, equitable, community-led, and lasting—reflecting a partnership that grows stronger with time and continues to focus on creating impact where it matters most: with people and nature at the center.

Tangible results on-the-ground

The Ejido Sisal, with a carbon project co-developed by The Earth Lab, has achieved two consecutive international certifications under the WHC Conservation Certification^®, powered by Tandem Global. The project was recognized for efforts across multiple categories, including habitat management, species protection, education and awareness, and sustainable practices. In 2023, The Ejido Sisal was honored with the Tandem Global Marine Intertidal Project Award, and in 2025, it achieved a renewed WHC Certification, reaffirming its leadership in biodiversity stewardship and community-based conservation. These milestones highlight both technical excellence and the long-term commitment of local communities.

Beyond certifications, The Earth Lab has established a strong track record through Earth Charrettes — participatory processes designed to bring together communities, technical experts, and stakeholders to map priorities, share knowledge, and co-create sustainability strategies. Alongside these Charrettes, The Earth Lab continues to lead training programs and partnerships with Indigenous and rural communities as well as with other strategic stakeholders, ensuring that knowledge is shared, capacities are strengthened, and local leadership remains at the core of every initiative.

Visit The Earth Lab website

Visit Tandem Global website

Over the past several years, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global have demonstrated how sustained collaboration can drive climate action that is both technically rigorous and deeply human. What began as a shared vision to bridge global efforts and initiatives with local realities has grown into a strong alliance that places people and communities at the heart of climate solutions.

A partnership in motion

Since 2021, this collaboration has strengthened the credibility and reach of high-integrity carbon projects in Mexico and beyond. Together, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global have advanced biodiversity initiatives that embody additionality, permanence and co-benefits— while amplifying the voices of Indigenous and rural communities.

These projects demonstrate how technical rigor, long-term governance, and cultural preservation can come together under a community-first approach and be recognized by Bonos Jaguar del Mayab and Ecos de Chiapas: Blue Carbon Portfolio.

“Working alongside The Earth Lab has shown what is possible when scientific rigor is paired with deep respect for community leadership,” said Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Tandem Global. “Their commitment to long-term stewardship and cultural integrity exemplifies the kind of partnership that can truly transform climate ambition into meaningful, measurable impact on the ground.”

The generosity of communities

At the core of The Earth Lab’s work is the generosity of communities. Across Mexico, ejidos (cooperative farms) have shared their knowledge, traditions and governance systems to co-create solutions that deliver benefits far beyond their territories. From women-led mangrove restoration in Chiapas to cultural stewardship in Quintana Roo and Yucatan, and intergenerational decision-making, within community assemblies—each example shows how generosity becomes meaningful action.

These experiences remind us that climate action is not only about carbon accounting—it is also about identity, biodiversity, and justice. The Earth Lab’s projects protect ecosystems ranging from the jaguar’s biological corridor to mangrove forests that store vast amounts of blue carbon. By combining biodiversity protection with local leadership, these efforts demonstrate that social and ecological integrity are inseparable and may reach global recognition.

Deepening the impact

This collaboration reaffirms a long-term commitment to responsibility, equity, and transparency.

“Every step we take with Tandem Global strengthens the link between global climate goals and local realities,” said Jorge Calderón, Founder and Director of The Earth Lab. “Our communities are far more than participants, they are the heartbeat of sustainability, leading knowledge, culture, and a commitment that will endure for generations.”

Looking ahead

For The Earth Lab, this next chapter focuses on scaling up: expanding community-driven portfolios, advancing biodiversity monitoring systems, and developing investment pathways for companies seeking verifiable, additional, and high-integrity carbon credits.

With a 100-year commitment to stewardship, The Earth Lab aims to ensure that biodiversity thrives, cultures are honored, and communities prosper. This long-term vision shows that when climate action is rooted in generosity and integrity, it can create a legacy of resilience and well-being for generations to come.

Together, The Earth Lab and Tandem Global continue to prove that climate solutions can be measurable, equitable, community-led, and lasting—reflecting a partnership that grows stronger with time and continues to focus on creating impact where it matters most: with people and nature at the center.

Tangible results on-the-ground

The Ejido Sisal, with a carbon project co-developed by The Earth Lab, has achieved two consecutive international certifications under the WHC Conservation Certification^®, powered by Tandem Global. The project was recognized for efforts across multiple categories, including habitat management, species protection, education and awareness, and sustainable practices. In 2023, The Ejido Sisal was honored with the Tandem Global Marine Intertidal Project Award, and in 2025, it achieved a renewed WHC Certification, reaffirming its leadership in biodiversity stewardship and community-based conservation. These milestones highlight both technical excellence and the long-term commitment of local communities.

Beyond certifications, The Earth Lab has established a strong track record through Earth Charrettes — participatory processes designed to bring together communities, technical experts, and stakeholders to map priorities, share knowledge, and co-create sustainability strategies. Alongside these Charrettes, The Earth Lab continues to lead training programs and partnerships with Indigenous and rural communities as well as with other strategic stakeholders, ensuring that knowledge is shared, capacities are strengthened, and local leadership remains at the core of every initiative.

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