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Tom Lee advises clients on chemical regulatory issues and the environmental aspects of complex M&A and real estate transactions.

BAY AREA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to announce that Tom Lee has joined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in the Environment, Land & Resources Practice. Lee advises clients on chemical regulatory issues, particularly PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), as well as the environmental aspects of high-stakes M&A and real estate transactions, with an emphasis on brownfield acquisition and redevelopment.

“Tom’s arrival underscores our commitment to ensuring our clients are well prepared to manage the ever-increasing complexity of environmental regulation and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm,” said Mark Bekheit, Office Managing Partner of Latham’s Bay Area offices. “His experience will be invaluable to clients navigating evolving requirements in California and beyond.”

Lee has significant experience guiding clients through complex transactions and managing environmental risks and costs in highly regulated jurisdictions, as well as advising on the regulation of PFAS and other emerging contaminants, developing compliance strategies, and responding to evolving state and federal requirements. Lee works across industries including chemical manufacturing, food and agriculture, retail and consumer products, and real estate investment.

“Companies today are facing new regulatory pressures and increasingly sophisticated environmental challenges, and Tom brings the kind of practical and strategic perspective that will make a real difference,” said Gary Gengel, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environment, Land & Resources Practice. “He is adept at guiding clients through every phase of their most critical projects, and his addition further strengthens our team’s ability to deliver comprehensive, forward-thinking solutions that help clients achieve their goals in a constantly changing landscape.”

“Latham’s reputation for excellence and its commitment to collaboration and innovation make it the ideal platform to tackle the most complex environmental challenges facing companies today,” Lee said. “I’m excited to work alongside my new colleagues to help clients anticipate regulatory change, respond to emerging issues, and achieve ambitious results on their most critical projects.”

Lee joins from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. He received his JD from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his BA from Colgate University.

About Latham & Watkins (

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Latham & Watkins is a leading global law firm that brings together exceptional legal talent in financial centers around the world to advise on complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm’s deep market and product knowledge, industry experience, vast scale, and commitment to innovation and excellence help clients navigate their most critical challenges and achieve their goals.

Notes to Editors

¹ Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company.

Contacts
Mark Bekheit, Office Managing Partner of Latham’s Bay Area Offices, +1.650.463.3032
Gary Gengel, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Environment, Land & Resources Practice, +1.212.906.4690

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE), the easiest, most efficient and transparent online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles, today announced the continuation of its DrivenToDrive initiative, now in its eighth year. For 2025, TrueCar renews its partnership with wear blue: run to remember, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of military members who have died while serving or as a result of their service.

Together, TrueCar and wear blue will award a brand-new vehicle to a deserving veteran, active duty servicemember or Gold Star and Surviving family member, reflecting a shared commitment to honor the sacrifice and enduring strength of the military community.

Since its launch in 2017, DrivenToDrive has donated 11 vehicles to veterans and Gold Star families. DrivenToDrive was created to recognize the extraordinary commitment of U.S. servicemembers and their families by supporting their mobility needs and honoring the sacrifices they make in defense of the nation.

Eligible applicants can enter to win the 2025 DrivenToDrive vehicle giveaway at https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/driventodrive through November 3, 2025. Eligibility includes actively serving members of the military (Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve), Post-9/11 Veterans and Retirees, as well as Post-9/11 Gold Star/Surviving Spouses and Children (ages 18–25). Applicants should review terms for further details.

Promotional efforts for the giveaway will take place at major events, including the Marine Corps Marathon and wear blue Community Runs, along with various digital marketing channels. The winner will be announced in late November 2025.

About TrueCar, Inc. TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that provides car shoppers with an easy, efficient, and transparent way to find and buy their ideal new or used vehicle. Consumers who visit our marketplace will find a suite of vehicle discovery tools, price ratings, and market context on new, used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. When they are ready, shoppers in TrueCar’s marketplace can connect with a Certified Dealer in our network, who shares our belief that truth, transparency and fairness are the foundation of a great auto shopping experience. As part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including Sam’s Club, Navy Federal Credit Union and American Automobile Association (AAA).

About wear blue: run to rememberwear blue:
 run to remember is a national, peer-led, family support organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military. With every step, wear blue creates a living memorial to the service and sacrifice of the American military. And on race day, our wear blue Mile allows all athletes to pay tribute to the service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is a reminder that Freedom isn’t free – it was bought and paid for by men and women in uniform.

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Partner Mobile Labs from top research laboratories have now deployed in support of SMMI to provide granular data in communities across California

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In June of this year, California launched its landmark Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI), deploying Aclima’s fleet of specially equipped cars to collect block-by-block air quality data in communities heavily burdened by pollution. Covering thousands of miles and reaching millions of residents, data collected from the Aclima vehicles will help local communities better understand and address air quality disparities. 

As Aclima’s vehicles continue to gather data across the state, the next phase of the project has officially kicked off with the deployment of its Targeted Area Studies and Partner Mobile Labs. The Partner Mobile Labs are a collaboration between Aclima and leading research teams at Aerodyne, UC Berkeley, and  UC Riverside, whose detailed monitoring is a powerful companion to the program’s broad area monitoring. The targeted studies were built to provide detailed information in direct response to community-raised concerns about the air quality in their neighborhoods, such as impacts from airports, industries, landfills, and other potential sources. 

“The deployment of the Targeted Area Studies represents science and community working hand in hand to measure air pollutants and toxics that impact people’s health and quality of life,” said Davida Herzl, CEO and co-founder of Aclima. “Our joint efforts with world-class lab partners will ensure sophisticated mobile monitoring data is delivered to CARB and residents in many of California’s most pollution-burdened neighborhoods. What gets measured becomes actionable, and we are measuring more pollutants across more communities than ever before.” 

Over the coming months, each of the SMMI’s 64 communities will host one- or two-week Targeted Area Studies. For many areas, this is the first comprehensive air quality characterization ever conducted at such a detailed scale. 

The Partner Mobile Labs will be deployed in 37 communities to conduct detailed air quality studies. Each lab is equipped to detect certain pollutants and is suited for monitoring specific types of pollution sources. While the program’s broad area monitoring measures 10 pollutants, including things like fine particulate matter, black carbon, total volatile organic compounds (VOC), and more, the Targeted Area Studies will add dozens of pollutants and toxics to the monitoring data, including a closer look at speciated metals and speciated VOCs. 

In the remaining communities, Aclima vehicles will be used to conduct the Targeted Area Studies. The typical vehicle will be deployed to collect data at a higher frequency than broad area monitoring around a single source of air pollution to get more detailed information around the clock. 

Detailed schedules and objectives for these studies have been published in individual Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMPs) with input from more than 40 community-based organizations statewide. Data from the Targeted Area Studies is expected to be released publicly alongside data from the broad area monitoring next summer. The data may help support efforts by CARB, local air districts, stakeholders, and community advocates to inform future regulatory programs, academic research, and applications for grants such as the Community Air Grants Program.

To learn more about the Targeted Area Studies and how monitoring vehicles were designated for each community, read the California Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI)

Targeted Area Monitoring Assignment Approach. For more information on CAMPs for each community, visit aclima.earth/ca-smmi.

About Aclima

Aclima is pioneering a new way to scientifically measure and map air pollution, methane, and toxics at block-by-block resolutions across large geographies, so that people can take action and fix problems. Aclima’s integrated hardware–software platform turns billions of measurements from a fleet of roving sensor vehicles into actionable insights for communities, governments, and all stakeholders. As a Public Benefit Corporation headquartered in San Francisco, Aclima provides Environmental Intelligence to protect public health, reduce emissions, and ensure clean air for all. Learn more at aclima.earth.

About California Climate Investments

California Climate Investments (CCI) is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest, formerly known as Cap-and-Trade, dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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• Hyundai hosts Hydrogen STEM Program for elementary students at University of Southern California (USC) Joint Educational Project (JEP)
• Since 2022, Hyundai has donated $200,000 towards USC JEP for its STEM education programs
• Hyundai employees support USC Career Trek Program for college students to learn about careers in sustainability

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America is advancing its partnership with University of Southern California (USC) to support its educational initiatives both on campus and in the community. For the second time, Hyundai hosted its Hydrogen STEM Program for elementary school students from South Los Angeles through USC Joint Educational Project (JEP) on USC’s campus. Since 2022, Hyundai has donated $200,000 towards USC JEP for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs that address a critical need for hands-on science curriculum in Los Angeles schools.

“Hyundai’s partnership with USC is a reflection of our commitment to education, innovation, and community empowerment,” said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America. “USC JEP is an impactful program, helping college students pursue STEM degrees as well as providing access to high quality STEM education programs for elementary students. We’re also proud to provide opportunities for career exploration by connecting undergraduate and graduate students with our employees in a meaningful way.”

USC JEP’s programs have an inquiry-based approach that bring scientific laboratory experiences to life. Particularly, the Young Scientists Program (YSP) supplements science instruction in Los Angeles schools by recruiting teaching assistants, all who are USC students, to serve in local elementary classrooms with the goal of strengthening science literacy and promoting interest in scientific careers. As part of the YSP, Hyundai offered its Hyundai Hydrogen STEM Program to South Los Angeles-area elementary students at an event on USC’s campus. Students built and raced hydrogen-powered model vehicles and raced them on a Hyundai-branded racetrack. This workshop teaches concepts in sustainability and clean energy as related to the automotive industry.

“We are deeply grateful to Hyundai for their generous support of our STEM education programs here at the USC JEP,” said Dr. Dieuwertje “DJ” Kast, director, STEM Education Programs, USC JEP. “This partnership empowers us to support undergraduate STEM majors in their career development by providing transformative outreach opportunities to lead in STEM education. At the same time, Hyundai’s investment in our programs inspires and equips local elementary classrooms with innovative science resources and mentoring, enhancing teachers’ abilities to bring hands-on science inquiry and excitement into their teaching.”

Earlier this year, Hyundai collaborated with USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability to host a Career Trek Program for over 20 undergraduate and graduate students. Employees shared their career journeys in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, followed by a walkaround of the IONIQ 9, Hyundai’s first-ever, three-row, electric SUV.

The partnership is part of Hyundai’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to uplift communities by providing innovative and rewarding educational opportunities for students.

Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is the corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principle of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the well-being of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time, talent, and resources to nonprofit organizations that support health, safety, education, and sustainability, fostering positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.HyundaiHope.com.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai’s 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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As the Official Medical Innovation Sponsor of the Jets, Johnson & Johnson will foster a healthier community through the team’s My Cause My Cleats and Healthcare Hero initiatives

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Jets have agreed to a multi-year sponsorship with Johnson & Johnson to promote better health to Jets fans, making them the team’s Official Medical Innovation Sponsor. Johnson & Johnson will become the presenting sponsor of My Cause My Cleats and will debut its monthly Healthcare Hero initiative during the 2025 season.

“The Jets are honored to team up with Johnson & Johnson to recognize healthcare workers in our community that put in countless hours to protect all of us,” said Jeff Fernandez, Jets Senior Vice President of Business Development + Ventures. “Through this meaningful sponsorship, we will be able to promote the importance of early screenings for critical illnesses, while showcasing the value in healthier lifestyle habits and then extending the awareness of health issues to Jets players’ personal support of the My Cause My Cleats program.”

Through this sponsorship, the Jets and Johnson & Johnson will be able to communicate the importance of looking after your health and highlight the vital role of healthcare workers through new and engaging mediums. As the presenting sponsor of the Jets “My Cause My Cleats” initiative, Johnson & Johnson will amplify and highlight players’ chosen causes and custom cleats through various media channels, leading up to the game against the Falcons on Nov. 30.

The sponsorship kicked off by launching a “Stories of Strength” PSA campaign, where Jets linebacker Quincy Williams informed fans about the importance of early and frequent cancer screenings. The PSAs will be distributed across both Jets and Johnson & Johnson’s digital media platforms. To watch the Quincy Williams’ PSA about cancer screenings, please click here.

In addition, the Jets will also recognize a local healthcare worker each month during the NFL season as a “Healthcare Hero”. This new initiative will showcase the lifesaving work of healthcare workers by honoring them as community heroes with an in-game recognition at MetLife Stadium. The chosen healthcare worker will be featured throughout articles and digital content about their dedication to the community and their careers on NewYorkJets.com and the team’s various social media channels.

The Jets will continue to build awareness about healthcare with Johnson & Johnson exclusive signage throughout MetLife Stadium during Jets home games. They will also be featured on “Protect Your Health” messaging during defensive redzone stands on the MetLife Stadium videoboards.

Find out more about these and other programs sponsored by Johnson & Johnson at newyorkjets.com.

About New York Jets
The New York Jets were founded in 1959 as the New York Titans, an original member of the American Football League (AFL). The Jets won Super Bowl III, defeating the NFL’s Baltimore Colts in 1969. In 1970, the franchise joined the National Football League in the historic AFL–NFL merger that set the foundation for today’s league. As part of a commitment to its fan base through innovation and experiences, the team has created initiatives such as, its trailblazing Jets Rewards program, a state-of-the-art mobile app, and 1JD Entertainment, a comprehensive content platform that gives fans greater access to the team across all digital and social platforms. The organization takes great pride in a long-standing, year-round commitment to their community. These programs are funded by the New York Jets Foundation and look to positively influence the lives of young men and women in the tri-state area, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The organization supports the efforts of the Lupus Research Alliance, youth football and numerous established charitable organizations and causes sponsored by the NFL. The New York Jets play in MetLife Stadium, which opened in 2010, and are headquartered at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. For more information about the New York Jets visit newyorkjets.com.

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BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As pollinator populations continue to decline, Rent Mason Bees is leading a nationwide effort to educate and empower people to properly care for mason bees and teach the public how to support their own backyard bee habitats. As part of this mission, the company will clean more than three million mason bee cocoons for the 2026 spring season, making it the largest solitary-bee rental and conservation program in the United States.

Why Clean?

Hidden predators like pollen mites, Houdini flies, and chalkbrood linger inside nests, emerging in spring and harming future generations of bees. Proper cleaning removes these threats, ensuring every cocoon is healthy, parasite-free, and ready to pollinate when released in spring. Rent Mason Bees meticulously cleans, inspects, and stores every cocoon over winter to ensure that healthy, predator-free bees are shipped to home gardeners, farms, and educational programs across the country. Click to Watch the Cleaning Process

“Predators are on the rise, and if you have a mason bee hotel, it’s essential to take care of your bees,” said Thyra McKelvie, of Rent Mason Bees. “They’re the sweetest bees—non-aggressive, incredible pollinators, and completely safe around kids and pets. With proper care and seasonal maintenance, we can help them thrive and protect the next generation of bees.”

3 Steps to Create a Healthy Habitat

1. Place clean nesting material out in spring. Bees emerge when temperatures reach about 55°F.
2. Do not leave nesting material out year-round. Remove it at the end of spring—mason bees only live 6–8 weeks.
3. Clean in the fall. This crucial step removes predators and protects the next generation of bees.

Bees That Work for You and the Planet

Unlike social honeybees, solitary mason bees live independently. Each female lays her own eggs, finds her own nesting site, and gathers food for each egg. With no queen, they are non-aggressive and do not sting. Mason bees are remarkably effective, pollinating up to 95% of the flowers they visit compared to 5% for honeybees. Their unique “belly-flopping” technique covers their entire body in loose pollen, allowing them to sprinkle it onto blooms and dramatically increase fruit and flower yield.

How the Rental Program Works

Bee hosts release bees into their yards and rent the nesting materials. Depending on their lifestyle, hosts can choose to RENT, returning their nesting blocks for professional cleaning, or OWN, taking care of cleaning and winter storage themselves.
“Our rental program makes it easy for anyone to help pollinators,” added McKelvie. “Whether you rent or own, you can enjoy hosting bees that pollinate your yard while making a real difference for the environment. Together, we’re building a nationwide community of bee hosts protecting solitary bees.”

Rent Mason Bees is a Bothell-based organization dedicated to pollinator conservation through education, accessibility, and hands-on action.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and WUHU, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 21, 2025, a global industry event transcending geography and culture—the 2025 OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit—was grandly held in Wuhu. Centered around the theme “Co-Create, Co-Define,” the summit brought together more than 3,000 participants from nearly 100 countries, including overseas users, dealer partners, ESG advisory members, and media representatives, to witness an in-depth dialogue on the future of mobility.

A strategic highlight of the summit was the launch of the Global ESG Advisory Alliance of OMODA & JAECOO’s parent company, marking a systematic upgrade in the company’s sustainable development efforts. This year, the alliance expanded its lineup, adding influential organizations such as IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), United Nations University, and the Asian Paralympic Committee, with members now spanning media, public welfare organizations, and financial and insurance institutions.

Notably, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attended in person, joining the alliance as an ESG advisor. His participation not only enhanced the alliance’s international credibility but also reflected global recognition of the company’s sustainable development path. The upgraded alliance represents a shift from internal ESG strategy to open, collaborative global action, promoting low-carbon technology R&D, public welfare projects, and industry standard-setting, driving sustainable mobility from advocacy to scalable practice.

In ESG strategy, OMODA & JAECOO’s parent company has built a framework supported by three pillars: “Low-Carbon Transition and Nature Benefits,” “Value Chain Collaborative Cooperation,” and “Self-Discipline and Compliance Development,” with tangible achievements. Technologically, innovations such as the Mars Architecture Hybrid Platform and solid-state batteries aid low-carbon transition; environmentally, it became the first Chinese automaker to receive mutual recognition under the China-Europe Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); socially, it partnered with UNICEF to “Empower Every Child’s Learning Journey” and collaborates with IUCN on nature conservation projects, demonstrating commitment from promise to action.

The 2025 OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit successfully convened with the theme “CO-CREATE • CO-DEFINE”, focusing on the future vision “ENTER SUPER NEXT”, bringing global users together to explore new possibilities in intelligent mobility. Upholding the brand vision of “Co-Creating a Better Life with Young People,” OMODA focuses on becoming the world’s leading professional Crossover brand, while JAECOO, guided by the philosophy “Rooted in Classics, Beyond Classics,” aims to be the world’s premier refined off-road brand, with both brands collaboratively building differentiated competitive strength.

Notably, the Mo Jia Robot (AiMOGA), co-developed with the AiMOGA team, made its debut at the summit, exemplifying intelligent co-creation in the automotive industry and further expanding the brand’s innovation boundary in smart technology.

In Malaysia, OMODA & JAECOO currently offers models including J7, J7 PHEV, J8, and C9, and will continue to introduce more new models that meet local market demand. Under the same group, OMODA & JAECOO has 3 sister brands in Malaysia – Chery, iCAUR and Lepas.

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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leanpath, the leader in enterprise food waste management, today announced the launch of its new, fully touchless AI floor scale tracker for high-volume kitchens. Data from this new tracker integrates with Leanpath’s existing AI-powered platform, which automatically analyzes food waste and delivers recommended operational changes to address a kitchen’s unique challenges.

Designed for speed, accuracy, and simplicity, the Floor Scale AI uses embedded machine vision to instantly recognize food waste items. The system automatically captures photos and key operational details with no user input required. This data feeds the Leanpath food waste dashboard to provide analytics, reporting, and guidance, so chefs and managers can take action on food waste data.

“This floor scale was engineered for the realities of high-volume kitchens,” said Brennan Hogan, VP of Product at Leanpath. “It introduces vision-based automation in a way that simplifies workflows, improves data consistency, and reduces the need for training. By extending touchless tracking to our floor scale, we’re strengthening the quality and completeness of the insights kitchens use to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and cut food waste at scale.”

Built for Real Kitchens, Designed for Enterprise Scale

The Floor Scale AI was developed in close collaboration with culinary teams. It supports enterprise foodservice operations with:

1. Hands-free compliance: Waste is identified and logged automatically, requiring no user input or interaction.
2. Vision-driven classification: Built-in machine vision identifies the item categories for accurate tracking.
3. Contextual insights: Each waste event includes detailed metadata, improving root-cause analysis and real-time visibility.
4. Seamless platform integration: The floor scale is natively integrated with Leanpath’s broader ecosystem, including Leanpath Online dashboards, Daily Briefings, the Leanpath mobile app, and enterprise reporting tools.
5. Enterprise performance: Engineered for scale, the unit supports large-volume operations without slowing down workflow.

Leanpath offers the widest range of intelligent tracking solutions to fit any kitchen’s needs, scale, and budget. Unlike tools that focus only on food waste measurement, Leanpath connects measurement to daily improvement, accountability, and results.

With this launch, Leanpath delivers the most complete, context-aware food waste intelligence system available to foodservice operations today.

For more information, or to request a demo of the Leanpath Floor Scale AI, visit www.leanpath.com/contact.

About Leanpath

Leanpath is the global leader in food waste prevention technology for the foodservice industry. Since 2004, Leanpath’s innovative solutions have helped culinary teams in over 50 countries cut food waste in half, significantly improving both profitability and environmental impact. By combining advanced tracking technology with data analytics and AI-driven insights, Leanpath transforms food waste data into actionable intelligence, enabling kitchens to prevent waste before it occurs. Leanpath’s clients include some of the world’s largest foodservice organizations, universities, hotels, and hospitals, all committed to creating a more sustainable future while improving their own bottom line. For more information, visit www.leanpath.com.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Saving Nature proudly announces the appointment of Charlie Bostwick, a conservationist, birder, and sustainability-minded entrepreneur, to its Board of Directors. Charlie brings decades of experience in sustainable design and a lifelong passion for protecting biodiversity.

As the founder of a sustainability-focused architecture and homebuilding company in Atlanta, Charlie has made eco-conscious design a cornerstone of his professional work. His projects emphasize habitat sensitive community development, energy efficiency, responsible materials, and environmentally sound construction practices, reflecting his belief that the built environment can coexist harmoniously with nature.

Beyond his career, Charlie is an avid birder with an enthusiasm for the natural world that drives his commitment to conservation. He has undertaken ambitious birding pursuits, including a traditional Big Year, aiming to observe more than 800 species across the American Birding Association area, and channels that same dedication into protecting habitats for wildlife worldwide.

With his company’s daily operations managed by a trusted team, Charlie now devotes much of his time to advancing environmental causes. He actively supports projects that restore ecosystems, combat climate change, and safeguard endangered species, bringing his organizational and business expertise to strengthen Saving Nature’s global partnerships.

“Charlie embodies the values that define Saving Nature: science-based action, community collaboration, and hope for the planet’s future,” said Dr. Stuart Pimm, Founder and President of Saving Nature. “His leadership in sustainable design and his passion for conservation make him an invaluable addition to our board.”

For more information, visit www.savingnature.com

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About Saving Nature:
Saving Nature is a science-driven international organization dedicated to protecting and restoring tropical forests in biodiversity hotspots. Through land acquisition, reforestation, and community engagement, Saving Nature creates wildlife corridors that reconnect fragmented habitats, combat climate change, and empower local communities. The organization was founded by Dr. Stuart Pimm, Doris Duke Professor of Conservation Ecology at Duke University.

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PASAY CITY, Philippines, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, emphasized its practical approach to sustainability at The Dirty Work of Doing Good, a sustainability conference organized by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines.

Addressing industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and changemakers, SM Investments Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability Timothy Daniels said that sustainability for SM must be “practical, scalable, and felt by stakeholders, especially the communities we serve,” given the breadth of its core businesses in property, retail, banking, and strategic investments in logistics and renewable energy.

“For us, sustainability has to be practical. It’s not about making easy promises, but about creating shared value. The strategy has to be a win for all our stakeholders, not just the business. The ecosystem must move together for the common good,” Mr. Daniels said.

Building resilient communities

With the Philippines among the most climate-vulnerable countries, Daniels stressed that disaster resilience is a shared responsibility. Since 2005, SM has dedicated 10% of its capital expenditures to disaster-resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

SM City Marikina, for example, is built on 246 stilts to withstand river overflows during typhoon season and has served as a refuge for nearby communities. Meanwhile, 41 rainwater catchment facilities across SM properties can collectively store 85,400 cubic meters of water, enough to fill more than 34 Olympic-sized pools to help mitigate flooding in surrounding areas.

Enabling inclusive growth

Mr. Daniels also highlighted SM’s focus on inclusive development through its integrated city model, which combines retail, offices, hotels, convention centers, and education facilities such as National University (NU) campuses to meet the evolving needs of communities.

Over 100,000 MSME partners are part of SM Retail’s value chain, while SM’s banking arms, BDO and China Bank extended Php72 billion in loans to MSMEs in 2024.

SM has likewise invested in renewable energy through the Philippine Geothermal Production Company (PGPC), which operates geothermal steam fields in Tiwi, Albay and Mak-Ban in Laguna and Batangas, while exploring five additional concession areas, including Mt. Malinao in Albay.

“At the end of the day, our vision is serious. We’re not just here to be a big company. We’re here to help build and develop the communities we serve,” Mr. Daniels added.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com 

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