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In this four-part series, learn how our diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) volunteer community impacts culture, career, company and community. Be sure to check out parts one, two and three of the series, Empowering Inclusion Through Culture, Empowering Inclusion Through Career and Empowering Inclusion Through Our Company if you missed them.

At Motorola Solutions, we’re passionate about giving back to the places where we live and work. Our business councils support charitable organizations that align with their missions, philanthropic passions and our company’s geographic footprint, enabling employees to extend inclusion efforts beyond our four walls.

Here are some highlights from spring:

Our People with Disabilities + Allies (PwD+A) business council has a long-standing partnership with Little City Foundation in Palatine, Illinois, a nonprofit that provides a home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through projects like Little City Path Clean-ups – a project to make walking paths accessible for all – and Little City Field Days – where Motorolans engage Little City residents in sensory stations, arts, crafts and more – our PwD+A business council supports our local community.Our Pride Business Council recently partnered with Motorola Solutions Foundation’s grant partner and Canadian nonprofit Out on Patrol for an educational discussion on representation in law enforcement, reflecting our commitment to service, community engagement and social impact.Our Motorola Solutions Asian and Pacific Islander (MAPI) business council organized a volunteering event with Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children with nutritious meals, helping to drive positive social impact in communities where we operate.

Motorola Solutions is dedicated to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered. Through our impact on culture, career, company and community, we build a strong foundation for an inclusive and innovative future. Read more about our impact in our 2023 DEI Annual Report!

A fuzzy blue mascot in the shape of a water droplet greets the kids as they come off the bus, high fiving each one in welcome.

The kids—all Grade 5 students from southwest Illinois/St. Louis Metro East—are excited about a day of hands-on learning on the beautiful campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL.

As they step off the bus, they hit the ground running, guided to station after station for a day packed with activities. Each one is designed to help them develop ecological literacy and connect with a different aspect of water education—science, research, preservation, usage, consumption, conservation, safety, and recreation.

“A lot of our stations try to show students the land-water connection,” says Jen Mandeville, the organizer of the annual Water Festival for fifth graders. “We want them to realize that what we do on land affects our water.”

Mandeville is the Director of Environmental Education at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), an East Alton, IL-based research center dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them. In the state of Illinois, the Grade 5 science curriculum has a heavy water focus, she explains, adding that the festival’s activities are designed to meet—and often surpass—curricular requirements.

Since 2002, NGRREC has organized the annual festival in partnership with the college, helping thousands of kids expand their knowledge about water. In 2023, more than 900 students from 36 classes in five counties attended. The 2024 event, scheduled for Sept. 27, is expected to be even larger.

In preparation for the big day, teachers are invited to attend a free professional development workshop to help them develop classroom activities and worksheets to supplement what the students will learn at the event.

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Jerry F. Costello Field Station is located near the confluence of two of America’s great rivers—the Missouri and the Mississippi. Taking care of the rivers is integral to the well-being of the Riverbend community.

“We want every kid to go home with a new connection to water and a new appreciation for the water resources in the state of Illinois,” Mandeville adds.

Enbridge is proud to be supporting the 2024 Water Festival with a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant, awarded to the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. The event’s focus on environmental education aligns with our commitment to strengthening the sustainability of communities near our operations.

Protecting the watershed in and around Godfrey helps not only the village and its citizens, but also every community and landscape those great rivers flow through.

On the day of Water Festival, each of the 40 stations on offer is led by community members—non-profit organizations, government departments, scientists and businesses.

At one station, kids might learn about the impact of salts on root systems. At another, they’ll explore groundwater through an experiment with shave ice. One exhibitor plays a water cycle game with kids every year, to demonstrate that water is finite.

“A lot of students are floored when they learn that the water we drink today might have been inside a dinosaur’s body,” Mandeville says.

She recalls one student from a few years back who had an “aha!” moment at Water Festival.

“(The girl) became fired up,” Mandeville remembers. “She felt empowered to have her community take action, so she sponsored community cleanups and led weekly trash walks in her neighborhood.”

Reflecting on this student, Mandeville observes that what the little girl experienced is exactly what they hope for all students at Water Festival.

“We believe as educators that when people experience a natural resource, they’re so much more compelled to protect it or at least help it stay healthy and available for future generations. Those moments have an impact,” she says.

“After Water Festival, students now have a story and a reason to be connected to our rivers.”

Mickey’s Popcorn, a Memphis-local business established in 2020 by Kenny and Dr. Penny Mickey, stands out not only for its gourmet popcorn but also for its significant impact on the community. Kenny, known as the “master crafter,” brings a wealth of experience in food manufacturing and logistics from his tenure with companies like Cargill and FedEx. Meanwhile, Dr. Penny, with her background in executive leadership in education and government, leads Mickey’s Popcorn with strategic vision. FedEx became acquainted with Dr. Penny through her participation in the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab, an initiative to help small businesses expand in E-commerce.

Functioning as a social enterprise, The Gradus Project, Mickey’s nonprofit that functions alongside the business, plays a critical role in providing transitional employment opportunities for various underserved communities, including domestic violence survivors, autistic individuals, and opportunity youth. Dr. Penny recently spearheaded the inaugural ‘On and Poppin Teen Camp’ in collaboration with food scientist Ali Manning, supported by FedEx Cares. This initiative welcomed high school students from Youth Villages in Memphis for an immersive entrepreneurial experience.

Throughout the camp, students engaged in hands-on activities, learning about everything from the ins and outs of corn harvesting to the processes of product packaging and shipping at FedEx facilities. Under Ali Manning’s guidance, known from her role on Netflix’s “Snack vs. Chef,” participants explored potential career paths in agriculture and culinary arts. They then were given the opportunity to craft their own unique popcorn flavors, from “hot bacon and cheese” to “sour strawberry” and “birthday cake surprise” (I am still not sure what the ‘surprise’ was; the flavors were interesting to say the least), each packaged with creative labels designed by the kids themselves.

A highlight of the week was a session led by Brock Carlson, an HR manager from FedEx Logistics, who shared insights on networking and career development. The culmination of the camp saw teams pitching their popcorn creations to a panel of esteemed judges (one of them being myself, a FedEx intern) competing for a $1,000 prize. The winning team, ‘hot bacon and cheese’, captured the win in a tight race against ‘lemon cake surprise’(a mixture of sour cream & chives and lemon pound cake: it somehow worked).

The success of this inaugural camp went beyond entrepreneurial skills; it fostered confidence and professional exposure among the teen participants. Engaging directly with professionals like Ali, Dr. Penny, Kenny, and Brock Carlson, the students gained invaluable insights and mentorship. Looking ahead, Mickey’s Popcorn aims to expand this initiative, potentially enabling future winners to brand and sell their creations, further empowering Memphis youth to shape their futures through entrepreneurship.

In essence, Mickey’s Popcorn exemplifies how a small business can profoundly influence young lives in its community, equipping them with both practical skills and inspirational role models. As they continue to grow and innovate, Mickey’s Popcorn remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for the next generation of Memphis leaders.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

by Jonathan Abe and Martha Buckley of Sunwealth

The US EIA forecasts a 75% increase in solar generation from 2023 to 2025. As the solar industry races to address climate change and meet escalating demand from electrification and data centers, there lies a valuable opportunity to simultaneously address socioeconomic inequalities across the nation.

At Sunwealth, we challenge ourselves to ask: Who is benefiting from the growth of the solar economy? What other community needs could this opportunity meet? Who else can be included? How can we scale the solar economy while uncompromisingly pursuing justice? By persistently posing these questions and staying vigilant to potential gaps, we identified a critical financing void in the solar industry and founded Sunwealth to finance and manage small to medium-sized projects in the built environment, particularly in traditionally underserved areas.

By partnering with local solar installers and mission-aligned investors, we’re funding a variety of crucial projects and we’re pioneering a better energy future. Founded in 2014, Sunwealth has invested over $200 million in more than 650 operational solar installations across 18 states, reducing 1.2 million metric tons in carbon emissions and generating $125 million in lifetime energy savings for our customers. 57% of these projects directly benefit low-to-moderate income communities, ensuring that the advantages of clean energy reach those who need it most. Together, we’re empowering communities, boosting local economies, and leading the way toward a more sustainable and just energy landscape.

Read the informative article here – https://greenmoney.com/the-intersectional-opportunity-of-solar-addressing-climate-and-inequality

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DES MOINES, Iowa, September 3, 2024 /3BL/ – Principal Financial Group® and Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) announced a collaboration today unveiling two initiatives designed to empower young women and enhance community involvement: Girl Scout Takeover Day and the DataSetGold program.

Girl Scout Takeover Day at Principal

Principal will host a Takeover Day set to inspire and engage girls in grades 6-12 with a variety of enriching activities on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Principal world headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. This collaboration with GSGI is open to Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors as well as young women in grades 6-12. The event will feature:

Girl Scout Alumni Panel: Hear from former Girl Scouts who have achieved remarkable success in their careers.New York Children’s Film Festival Screening: Watch thought-provoking films that spark creativity and discussion.Community Action Session: Learn how you can make a positive impact in your community.Community Service Project: Engage in hands-on activities that can benefit local organizations.Career Panel: Discover diverse career opportunities and pathways from industry professionals.

Introducing DataSetGold

DataSetGold is a new program designed by Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa and Principal to provide high school aged Girl Scouts with crucial data science and financial literacy skills while pursuing their Gold Award. The Gold Award is the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, awarded to those who develop and carry out lasting solutions to issues in their neighborhoods and beyond.

The Girl Scout DataSetGold program incorporates interactive digital curriculum from DataSetGo. This first-of-its-kind programming was developed by Principal® Foundation and EVERFI for high school students in the U.S. and is designed to empower youth with the knowledge of data science fundamentals and its value in the job market.

The DataSetGold program includes:

DataSetGo Digital Education Program: Two online courses—Data Science Foundations and Data Science Exploration: Financial Wellness—teach the essentials of data science and its application in the finance sector.Take Action Plan: Apply newly acquired skills to address a community issue, with the possibility of using the project for a Gold Award proposal.Rewards and Recognition: Participants will earn $200 in start-up funds for their Gold Award project, a custom patch, and additional incentives.

DataSetGold offers flexibility with online completion options and four in-person workshops, featuring networking opportunities and detailed Gold Award information.

A Shared Vision

“Principal is proud to support initiatives that helps prepare the next generation for success in an increasingly digital and data-driven world,” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal® Foundation and Community Relations. “We aim to provide young women with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in both their personal and professional lives.”

“Our collaboration with Principal reflects a shared commitment to empowering young women with the skills and confidence they need to succeed,” said Beth Shelton, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. “Girl Scout Takeover Day and DataSetGold are both designed to inspire and equip our members to become leaders in their communities and beyond.”

For more information about Girl Scout Takeover Day and DataSetGold, and to register, please visit Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

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About Principal Financial Group®    

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 20,000 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for 145 years, we’re helping more than 64 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and named as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at principal.com.  

Principal community relations supports the communities where affiliates of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392 operates. Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Company®, a member of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392.

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1 As of June 30, 2024   
2 Ethisphere, 2024    
3 Pensions & Investments, 2023  

About Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

We are Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. We’re more than 13,000 girls and adults from Central/Western Iowa, NE Nebraska and SE South Dakota who believe every girl can change the world.

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit girlscoutsiowa.org. 

EMERYVILLE, Calif., September 3, 2024 /3BL/ – SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development now celebrating its 40th anniversary, is pleased to announce the promotion of three outstanding members of its staff to C-Suite positions.

Diana Kirsanova Phillips has been named Chief of Staff to the CEO and Chief Assurance Officer.Stowe Beam has been named Chief People Officer.Scott Harlow has been named Chief Information Officer.

“Each of these individuals has had an enormous impact on the health and growth of SCS over the past several years,” said Matthew Rudolf, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCS. “I am excited for them to serve on our newly formed Executive Leadership team.”

Kirsanova Phillips earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Intercultural Communications, followed up by a Master of Business Administration degree. Joining SCS in 2010, she designed and implemented the corporate Quality Management System across more than 100+ programs and services, and oversaw numerous accreditation activities, stimulating rapid growth across the board, from food and agriculture to natural resource extraction to consumer and commercial product manufacturing. As Vice President, Assurance and Enablement, she has overseen development of the company’s risk management mechanisms, providing strategic support for program development and implementation to ensure SCS’ credibility in the marketplace.

Beam, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis on sustainability, worked as a field biology educator before joining SCS in 2006. Over the past two decades, he had a direct hand in building the company’s broad range of environmental certification services, and for the past six years, has served as Vice President of Human Resources, supporting of the growth of the company’s global team.

Harlow, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and Assurance, is a seasoned IT professional with a track record of leadership over two decades. His broad background ranges from the founding and operation of a small start-up to heading up large global IT teams for publicly traded companies. Since joining SCS in 2022, he has spearheaded comprehensive, company-wide IT initiatives aimed at expanding capabilities, improving cybersecurity protocols, and better servicing company in-house teams and clients alike.

“Together with Scott Romito, who continues in his role as Chief Financial Officer, Diana, Stowe and Scott will play a pivotal role in the company’s next chapter,” said Rudolf.

About SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services is a global 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, energy production, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating 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. For more information, visit http://www.scsglobalservices.com.

Media Contact:

Tom Ehart

Sr. Director, Corporate Marketing

tehart@scsglobalservices.com

Originally published in International Paper’s 2023 Sustainability Report

In 2023, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) honored International Paper with a Leadership in Sustainability Award for Resilient U.S. Forests. The award recognized our innovative approach to promoting forest bird awareness and conservation within the forest product supply chain in partnership with the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). This multi-year partnership aims to integrate bird conservation into our procurement operations and value chain and provide a measurable contribution towards reversing the decline of forest birds.

One of the significant outcomes of this partnership is targeted work with an iconic bird species in the Southeastern U.S.: the Swallow-tailed Kite (STKI). STKIs are one of North America’s most beautiful birds of prey, with distinctive black and white plumage and a long, forked tail. They are also long-distance migrants that spend their spring and summer months in the Southeastern forests of the U.S. and then migrate to their wintering grounds in South America.

Since 2021, working with the Avian Research and Conservation Institute, nine STKIs have been trapped and fitted with radio transmitters near International Paper mills in South Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana. This year alone, five STKIs have received transmitters. These transmitters allow us and our conservation partners to follow the STKIs’ movements across the landscape so we can further understand their specific habitat needs. Additionally, we can enter that data into our ForSiteTM mapping system to target conservation efforts and outreach in the most strategic areas.

This past year, the transmitters allowed researchers to document the amazing journey made by one of the male STKIs captured in Georgia, named Barrington. The bird’s migration started on the Altamaha River, where it led the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to a pre-migration roost of over 600 STKIs — the first of its kind outside of Florida. The trackers then followed Barrington for four months on a long and winding journey over the Gulf of Mexico, including a 48-hour stretch over water, before continuing through South America into Bolivia and central Brazil — a truly incredible flight.

Forest certification

Forest certification underpins our commitment to sustainable forest management. Our procurement systems and mills are certified to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) chain of custody standards and the SFI Fiber sourcing standard.

To meet the growing customer demand for certified products, our internal FSC forest management group, Certified Forest Management (CFM) LLC, helps small, private landowners become FSC-certified cost-effectively. It has become the largest privately run group of certified landowners in the U.S.

Since 2012, CFM has enrolled and maintained FSC forest management certification for:

920,769 acres in 607 properties across 11 states

Read more

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper – EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

13th consecutive year Dow technologies earn this prestigious recognitionDow set the bar in the Mechanical/Materials CategoryThis marks 63 cumulative awards, the most of any company in the history of the R&D 100 Awards

MIDLAND, Mich., September 3, 2024 /3BL/ – In the 2024 R&D 100 Awards, Dow (NYSE: DOW) led the way in the Mechanical/Materials Category with four winning technologies and one finalist. These award-winning products were commended for helping transform industries with their exceptional properties.

“We are extremely delighted in the fact that Dow has been acknowledged on the R&D 100 list for an unbroken streak of thirteen years. Over this period, the company’s products, people, and technologies have garnered a total of 63 awards – more than any other company,” stated A.N. Sreeram, the Senior Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer at Dow. “The reason for our success remains our people, who are committed to creating more unique products and solutions for our customers, addressing higher performing demands on our products and technologies while simultaneously being sustainable, and generating value for our shareholders.”

From enhancing power and telecommunication applications, to providing water repellency for clothing, and promoting recyclability in flooring applications — these innovations highlight Dow’s commitment to superior performance and sustainability.

Dow’s 2024 R&D 100 Award winners:

AXELERON™ 6321 BK Telecom Cable Compound is a black, UV-stabilized HDPE cable jacket material designed for power and telecommunication applications, such as Prysmian’s Sirocco™ Microduct Cables. This innovatively designed jacket is laser printable, has a low coefficient of friction (COF) and extremely low shrinkage to enable extremely high fiber count in smaller diameter cables and increase cable installation efficiency offering excellent toughness, weather resistance, and high-speed extrusion processing.

DOWSIL™ 2080 Resin is ideal for creating powder form silicone modified polyester resin using a solventless process. This innovative resin enhances heat resistance, improves film appearance and boosts the durability of powder coatings. By using this resin, manufacturers can achieve high-quality, resilient, and visually appealing coatings suitable for various applications.

DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion is a remarkable product composed of 81% bio-based material. It offers exceptional, long-lasting water repellency, making it ideal for outdoor and performance clothing. This innovative emulsion ensures that garments remain dry and comfortable, even in challenging weather conditions. By incorporating DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion, manufacturers can produce high-performance clothing that caters to customer demands for active lifestyles and sustainability.

PARALOID™ Additives help the upcycling of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recovered from used car windshields into vinyl flooring and carpet backing applications. Additives regularly used for modifying the properties of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) required significant innovation to enable their incorporation into recycled PVB while providing the needed performance improvements. These products are currently being application tested by customers.

Dow’s 2024 R&D 100 Award finalist:

DIRTSHIELD™ 17 Emulsion is a sustainable premium exterior binder designed without benzophenone – a material of concern (carcinogen category 1B). It facilitates high-quality acrylic paint formulation for outdoor use with long-lasting superior durability, color performance and proven dirt resistance.

Initiated in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards stands as the sole science and technology awards contest that acknowledges the technological importance of new commercial products, technologies, and materials that are ready for sale or licensing. The renowned worldwide science and innovation competition celebrated its 62nd year and received entries from 16 different countries and regions. The R&D 100 Awards program is globally acknowledged as a mark of high distinction within the research and development community. This program honors ground-breaking innovators and their significant contributions to the fields of science and technology.

While awards demonstrate our success and innovation in the industry, it’s our people that make it all possible. Visit the Dow Awards page to learn more about our achievements and the incredible team behind them.

The full list of 2024 R&D 100 Awards winners may be viewed on R&D World.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

For further information, please contact:

Omar Khan
Onkhan@dow.com

Sarah Young
989-638-6871
syoung3@dow.com

At Lenovo, our commitment to sustainability permeates every aspect of the business, including efforts to minimize environmental impact across products and solutions, supply chain, and manufacturing, among others. This year, Lenovo’s Sustainability Solutions portfolio has been recognized by the BIG Sustainability Awards program, which showcases organizations, products, people, and initiatives that prioritize sustainability as a core business element.

Lenovo received honors in three categories—Sustainability Leadership, Sustainability Product of the Year, Sustainability Service of the Year—illustrating our leadership and commitment to a more sustainable future.

Lenovo won the BIG Sustainability Leadership Award for its parts-harvesting program, “Transform Trash to Treasure”, an initiative driven by Lenovo’s International Supply Chain Organization (ISCC). Through this program, parts from defective/no longer in use devices are recovered and repurposed for new devices, resulting in drastic cost savings and an increase in efficiency. Other key Lenovo initiatives recognized in this category win were Lenovo 360 Circle, a sustainability-focused community for ESG initiatives, Lenovo’s IT circularity efforts with AI-powered refurbishment and the commitment to achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050. Through these programs, Lenovo encourages active participation of channel partners, customers, and stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.

Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling technology won the BIG Sustainability Product of the Year Award. Driven by the needs to reduce power consumption and preserve water, in data center environments , Lenovo Neptune™ extracts heat from high-performance computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems while accelerating performance and computing capabilities. By recycling loops of warm water to cool data center systems, Lenovo Neptune™ helps customers reduce their power consumption by up to 40% with over 95% heat removal efficiency when compared to traditional air-cooled systems.

Awarded to organizations that launch an innovative service that promotes sustainable alternatives, Lenovo’s Reduced Carbon Transport Service (RCT) was recognized with the BIG Sustainability Service of the Year Award. This unique offering enables enterprise customers to ship IT devices via airfreight with a lower carbon impact. Lenovo RCT lets customers purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits to allocate to their IT purchases, which helps reduce CO2 emissions by at least 70%1. The U.S. Department of Energy states that SAF, a biofuel alternative to traditional jet fuel, is made from renewable feedstocks such as agricultural and forest wastes. Lenovo’s Reduced Carbon Transport Service enables customers to enjoy speed of shipments without compromising on sustainability goals.

From repurposing broken and defective parts, to developing innovative solutions such as Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling technology and Reduced Carbon Transport Service, Lenovo continues to lead the way to a more sustainable future.

“At Lenovo, sustainability isn’t just a goal, it’s a guiding principle that shapes every facet of our operations,” said John Stamer, VP & GM, Global Product Services for Lenovo. “These awards reflect our unwavering commitment to not only advancing technology but also ensuring that our innovations contribute to a more sustainable future. We are proud to lead by example and inspire others to join us in this crucial journey”

Read more about Lenovo’s sustainability initiative and progress in its FY2023/24 ESG Report.

1 Approximate percentage LCA GHG reduction versus fossil jet based on feedstock used in SAF such as waste and residue lipids, oilseed bearing trees on low-ILUC degraded land or as a rotational oil cover crops. Indirect CO2 emissions reduction benefit is obtained through the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits. Lower carbon claim is based upon the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits and the resulting emissions reductions when compared to logistic service using conventional jet fuel.

JUNEAU, Alaska, September 3, 2024 /3BL/ – As global influences and pricing pressures continue to adversely impact the Alaskan seafood market, Carnival Corporation’s land and sea operations for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises in Alaska are taking a two-pronged approach to help mitigate the downturn’s effects in one of the state’s primary industries.

In Alaska, most of the company’s land-based restaurants, dining venues, and employee menus are stocked with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Varieties of salmon, halibut, Alaska cod, rockfish, scallops, Dungeness crab, Bairdi crab, salmon roe, and oysters are served in 20 locations throughout the state. Holland America and Princess serve more than 230,000 pounds of seafood each summer in hotels and aboard ships.

“We’re committed to sourcing locally, whenever possible, offering our guests the best of Alaska’s seafood,” says Marc Ducharme, the company’s vice president of hotel operations for Alaska and the Yukon. “Prioritizing sustainable fishing is not just the right thing to do, it’s a key part of our mission to promote Alaska’s amazing seafood offerings. Many of our land-based food and beverage venues have earned Marine Stewardship Council certification for sustainably sourced fish.”

The second part of Carnival Corporation’s effort involves a strong relationship with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), the marketing arm for the Alaska seafood industry. AMSI, fresh off a $4-million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has a long-established and extensive collaboration with Holland America/Princess’ land operations in Alaska. The partnership focuses on several key initiatives, including:

Educating more than 200 employees through Alaska Seafood U, an online ASMI course with various training modules.Designing and implementing menus that highlight fresh, locally caught seafood.Showcasing wild Alaska seafood videos in guest rooms on Alaska cruise ship itineraries.

“ASMI and Carnival Corporation share a steadfast commitment to sustainability, and we are honored to continue to grow our robust partnership,” said Megan Rider, ASMI’s domestic marketing director. “Their dedication to showcasing Alaska’s wild, abundant seafood aboard their ships is inspiring, and we are thrilled to help showcase this state’s treasures to their guests.”

Guest Options on Land and Sea 
Holland America Line, a global cruise leader, is the only cruise line to earn the distinguished Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, the benchmark for serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood on board all ships sailing the Great Land. All fish served on its six Alaska ships meets this rigorous standard. This includes 42 different Alaska seafood dishes available for dinner in the Dining Room, such as Seared Alaska Rockfish, Roasted Alaska Salmon, and Pan Fried Dover Sole.

Princess ships sailing in Alaska feature an extensive menu rotation of Alaskan seafood dishes, including 30 distinctive Alaskan seafood dishes with featured items every night in all main dining rooms. Recipes highlight only the freshest seafood ingredients with multiple varieties of Alaskan salmon, including King, Sockeye and Coho, as well as wild Alaskan cod (caught by hook and line only), halibut, rockfish, Dungeness crabs, wild spot prawns and razor clams.

Ashore, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises offer guests various options to enjoy the freshest local seafood across their extensive land operations in Alaska. Princess has five lodges in the state, each with their unique style and great options for sampling locally sourced seafood and fare with meals at:

King Salmon Restaurant at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge featuring salmon served several ways.Rod & Reel Restaurant at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge serving wild Alaskan scallops and fresh halibut.Two Rivers Restaurant at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge highlighting salmon and rockfish dishes.

Holland America Line operates three hotels throughout Alaska, each with restaurants featuring Alaskan seafood, including:

Marine Stewardship Council-certified Alaskan jig-caught Rockfish, mussels, halibut, and salmon at Canyon Steakhouse and Karsten’s Public House at McKinley Chalet Resort.Cedar planked salmon at Chilkoot Dining Room at the Holland America Skagway Inn.

From pristine seas to picturesque lodges, Alaska’s bounty awaits.

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About Carnival Corporation & plc 
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com

Ellie Beuerman, LDWW, ellie@ldww.co