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$10,000-valued prize to help Asheville local rebuild art studio following Helene, with the official announcement taking place on National IPA Day

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wicked Weed Brewing is excited to reveal that local artist Matthew Decker has been selected as the grand prize winner of its inaugural “You Deserve An Upgrade” Contest — a community-driven campaign to recognize and reward individuals who go above and beyond for others. Decker will receive an upgrade prize valued at $10,000 for equipment and supplies to him to rebuild his art studio post Hurricane Helene.

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The official announcement was made on August 7, National IPA Day, at Wicked Weed’s Brewpub located at 91 Biltmore Ave. in Asheville, NC. The festivities continue on Saturday, August 9, with a full “Upgrade Your IPA” celebration at the same location featuring beer specials, live music from Payton Smith, vendors, and more.

Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted from eighteen states, Decker’s story reflects the kind of generosity and perseverance that inspired this campaign. His studio was located in Asheville’s River Arts District, which was flooded and destroyed by Helene in late September 2024. He lost his studio, thousands of dollars of equipment and original art.

With nearly a dozen entries highlighting his service to the community, one nominator wrote that he is “a talented young artist who lost his ability to generate revenue since his studio was destroyed. We would love to see him catch a break.” Another testimonial noted, “His artistic touch brings so much joy to the world and people’s lives. Since the storm, he has been working endlessly out of his home to continue his mission to bring joy into the world.”

Other nomination statements about Decker’s commitment to his community included:

• “Matt and his neighbors worked tirelessly for weeks to clear roads after Helene then helped fellow artists in the River District to salvage anything usable from their studios.”
• “After the flood, he was selling hats to raise money for local wildlife conservation efforts and helped people clean and find their missing belongings. He is an amazing artist who has a big heart for people and his community.”
• “[Matt] has been raising money to donate to local groups cleaning rivers and saving the hellbenders [wildlife]. He is the leader of a community garden in downtown Asheville and has been tending it to produce flowers and food for the community.”

Ryan Guthy, co-founder of Wicked Weed Brewing, said, “We created this contest to celebrate the people who pour into others and rarely ask for anything in return. Our local community is still feeling the impacts of Helene, so we’re incredibly proud to help Matthew on his individual journey to rebuild.”

The “You Deserve An Upgrade” Contest, inspired by Wicked Weed’s flagship Pernicious IPA and its rallying cry to “Upgrade Your IPA,” invited nominations for individuals in need of meaningful support, from rebuilding homes and businesses to personal goals and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The contest is a reflection of Wicked Weed’s ongoing mission to ‘craft different to create experiences that unite people and enrich communities.’

To follow Matthew’s journey and see highlights from the Upgrade Your IPA event, follow @WickedWeedBrewing on social media.

About Wicked Weed Brewing
Wicked Weed Brewing is an award-winning brewery based in Asheville, North Carolina. Since opening in 2012, the brewery has grown into a regional powerhouse with a 50-barrel production facility, an innovative sour beer program, and three dynamic retail locations. Its Pernicious brand family remains the top-growing craft beer in the Southeast and is among the fastest-growing IPAs in the nation. Learn more at WickedWeedBrewing.com or follow along @wickedweedbrewing.

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EDINA, Minn., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cassia is pleased to announce Matthew Kern as its next president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1, 2025.

“Matthew is a wonderful choice to lead Cassia into its next era,” said Chip Parks, chair of the Cassia Board of Directors. “He has demonstrated his commitment to the mission and goals of Cassia over the past eight years as well as his ability to inspire those he leads to show the same commitment. The Board is confident that Matthew will nurture our Christian culture and that he has the knowledge, skill and vision to lead Cassia in truly Serving All by Following One.”

Kern has served in the field of senior services for 25 years and joined Cassia’s executive leadership team in 2017. As Chief Operating Officer, he helped guide communities through significant challenges including the pandemic and workforce shifts. His leadership has been key to strengthening Cassia’s culture, service and financial health.

“It’s a great honor to be selected as Cassia’s next CEO,” Kern said. “I’m deeply aware of the responsibility this role carries and I’m committed to building on the foundation laid by those who came before me.”

Kern will succeed longtime CEO Bob Dahl, who is retiring after 31 years with the organization.

“Matthew is a courageous and visionary leader who loves the Cassia mission of serving older adults in the Spirit of Christ’s love,” Dahl said. “He embodies our service standards that are built on our core values. I’m excited for the future of Cassia and am confident, with Matthew’s leadership, the organization will thrive for many years to come.”

Cassia expresses deep appreciation for Dahl’s extraordinary leadership and lasting impact on the lives of older adults and their families. His legacy of compassionate care and operational excellence will continue to shape the organization’s future.

The leadership transition will take place over the coming months to support continuity and collaboration.

About Cassia
Cassia provides independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, adult day services and community-based programs across five states. Its mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love.

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Performance-based ESPC model leverages private capital to modernize government buildings without upfront costs

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GreenGen announced today that it is among the firms awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Support Center’s fourth-generation Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC IV) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). As the only small business awarded this contract, GreenGen joins a select group of firms tasked with advancing energy and water resilience across the nation’s aging federal real estate portfolio.

This long-term contract will play a critical role in addressing the urgent modernization needs of federal buildings, both in the U.S. and globally. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the federal government owns more than 277,000 buildings, many of which are decades beyond their intended lifespan, built before the adoption of modern energy codes, and reliant on aging systems that drive up operating costs and increase vulnerability to disruptions. The scale of deferred maintenance further escalates the urgency. The GAO study found that as of 2024, the Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies faced a combined deferred maintenance and repairs backlog of $370 billion. By March 2025, the General Services Administration alone reported more than $17 billion in deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs.

“Mission-critical buildings are among the oldest and least efficient assets today,” said Brad Dockser, Founder and CEO of GreenGen. “This program highlights how performance-based business models can cost-effectively tackle energy retrofits, enhance resilience, and unlock long-term value, especially as building utilization continues to evolve.”

The ESPC model enables agencies to fund infrastructure upgrades by leveraging private capital, repaying project costs over time using guaranteed energy savings. For aging buildings with constrained budgets and resources, this structure allows critical retrofits to proceed more quickly without the need for appropriations or adding traditional debt.

GreenGen will use this model to implement industrial modernization programs, process improvements, and high-impact conservation measures like lighting and HVAC upgrades, energy generation and storage systems, microgrids, and water efficiency improvements – technologies that lower energy use while improving resilience and mission continuity. Projects that enhance energy reliability and operational efficiency offer strong ROI, particularly as aging infrastructure drives up risk and costs. These benefits extend across the full asset lifecycle, from current operations to long-term value preservation and even potential disposition, especially for underutilized or mission-shifting properties where performance can influence strategic decisions.

GreenGen’s selection demonstrates the growing role of agile, performance-driven partners in helping the public sector achieve measurable energy and resilience goals efficiently, effectively, and at scale. The firm brings a proven track record of increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs for agencies such as the GSA, U.S. Forest Service, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security.

About GreenGen

Founded in 2011, GreenGen is a global leader in energy and sustainability solutions, empowering organizations to Operate in the Green®. With expertise integrating energy, real estate, capital markets, and technology, GreenGen transforms the built environment by implementing end-to-end strategies that drive financial and environmental outcomes.

GreenGen’s unique approach helps global real estate owners, investors, private equity firms, and governments build more efficient, resilient, and profitable portfolios. The GreenGen team unites engineers, PhDs, MBAs, environmental experts, and associates across 10 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and India. GreenGen has completed projects in 25 countries to-date, leaving a tangible mark on the global landscape.

For more information, visit greengen.com.

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Latin Pop Sensation and Iconic Former Founding Member of the Gipsy Kings Unite for Worldwide Release

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Latin pop rising star Gerina joins forces with the legendary Chico & The Gypsies for a captivating new version of her hit song “Arrepentido”, now available worldwide through Mission Records across all major streaming platforms. This dynamic collaboration brings together Gerina’s contemporary Latin pop sensibilities with the authentic flamenco mastery that has made Chico & The Gypsies international icons.

The partnership between these exceptional artists reached its pinnacle during a sold-out performance in France this past June, where Gerina took the stage alongside Chico & The Gypsies to deliver an unforgettable live rendition of “Arrepentido.” The electric atmosphere and overwhelming audience response confirmed the magic of this collaboration.

Gerina has established herself as a formidable force in Latin pop, with her original version of “Arrepentido” garnering over 4 million views on YouTube. Her infectious tracks “Lo Que No Tienes” and “Fantasma” have also achieved millions of views, cementing her status as an artist to watch in the Latin music scene. Her ability to blend traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary pop elements has resonated with audiences worldwide.

Chico & The Gypsies, fronted by Chico Bouchikhi, co-founder of the legendary Gipsy Kings, bring decades of flamenco expertise and international acclaim to this collaboration. The group has maintained the authentic spirit of flamenco and rumba catalana music while captivating global audiences with their passionate performances and masterful musicianship.

As an accomplished songwriter, Gerina has already achieved remarkable success, with #1 hits under her belt and a prestigious BMI Award for Best Song of the Year for Thalia’s hit single. Her songwriting skills have been recognized globally, and she’s worked with top artists in the industry. “Arrepentido” was written by Gerina and co-written by Tim Mitchell, renowned guitarist for international superstar Shakira, and produced by Adrian Lopez.

“Arrepentido” represents more than just a collaboration—it’s a celebration of Latin music’s rich heritage and its evolution in the modern era. The fusion of Gerina’s fresh perspective with Chico & The Gypsies’ time-honored tradition creates something truly special for fans of both contemporary Latin pop and classic flamenco.

Gerina Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8-Ay9K6D0qthYWbyL-nWQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gsw0J4ej0rwNl3Pk7D2d4
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gerinamusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gerinamusic

Chico & The Gypsies Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEidHilmZqx9qGedwRbB4w
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7EbSS8L1ZtVfwiMz40F1MI
Instagram: https://instagram.com/chicoandthegypsies_officiel
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@chicoandthegypsies

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First-of-its-kind Debt Fund Provides Critical Access to Capital for Cleantech Startups; Non-Dilutive Loans Offer Founder-Friendly Alternative to Venture Capital

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is pleased to announce a $2 million grant from the Schmidt Family Foundation to help grow the LACI Cleantech Debt Fund (Debt Fund). The grant will allow LACI to expand its efforts to support early-stage startups with the critical working capital needed to deploy and scale groundbreaking cleantech solutions.

The funding grows the revolving LACI Debt Fund to $7.6 million in available lending capital, which offers two products: working capital loans and first customer financing. Since its inception in 2022, LACI has deployed $5 million in loans to finance first customer contracts and provide working capital for more than 20 companies in six states that represent multiple business sectors, including EV charging, metallurgy, and grid resiliency.

The Debt Fund offers a more affordable alternative to venture capital. Yet given early-stage startups can be seen as uncreditworthy due to their lack of assets and limited cash flow, equity financing is often seen as their primary option for working capital. This reliance on venture capital for growth leads to several challenges (e.g., founder dilution, inflated equity valuations due to multiple funding rounds, poor business practices resulting from excessive valuations). The Debt Fund provides an affordable, non-dilutive alternative to traditional venture capital, thereby paving the way toward equitable and sustainable growth in the cleantech sector.

Further, underrepresented Black, brown, and women entrepreneurs face numerous challenges to capital access, whether equity or debt. As the LACI Debt Fund does not require personal collateral or credit scores, it removes some of the key barriers and biases faced in the financial system.

“Thanks to the generous support of the Schmidt Family Foundation, LACI can better help cleantech founders access working capital, overcoming a key barrier to scaling their game-changing climate solutions,” said Matt Petersen, President and CEO of LACI. This grant is also transformative as we begin to recapitalize our national cleantech debt fund over the next 18 months–we are committed to continuing and growing our fund to provide loans with founder-friendly terms to LACI companies and startups recommended by our 15 incubator partners across the nation.”

“If we’re going to get on track to meet our climate goals, we need more financial tools that help early-stage climate tech companies scale,” said Patrick McGrath, program director for climate tech at the Schmidt Family Foundation. “The LACI Debt Fund is a promising model for how catalytic capital can fill this gap and strengthen the broader ecosystem.”

The Debt Fund supports startups like Evolectric, an alumni company of LACI’s Incubation Program that specializes in accelerating the transition to electric vehicle adoption by providing trademarked EV conversion kits for commercial vehicle fleets. The company has repaid their loan in full and continues to scale its fleet electrification solutions.

“The LACI Debt Fund came at a critical time for us, when we were in need of working capital and some additional financing to start scaling our business,” said Jakson Alvarez, Co-Founder of Evolectric. “I’m excited that new funding from the Schmidt Family Foundation will allow LACI to deliver critical funding support to the next wave of cleantech startups.”

“Through the LACI Cleantech Debt Fund, we seek to help founders—particularly underrepresented founders—to overcome the barriers to accessing capital without diluting the equity they hold in their startups,” said Adrienne Lindgren, LACI Senior Vice President of Unlocking Innovation. “By working with our expansive network of partners across the nation, we are able to identify investible startups with founders from a diverse set of geographies and walks of life. I’m grateful to the Schmidt Family Foundation for supporting this critical work, which will allow us to fund larger loans between $500,000 and $1 million, to meet the working capital needs of startups.”

About LACI:
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is unlocking innovation by scaling cleantech startups, transforming markets through catalytic partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders, and enhancing communities through workforce training, pilots and other programs. Founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP) in 2011, LACI is recognized as one of the top 10 innovative business incubators in the world by UBI. LACI has helped 506 portfolio companies raise over $1 billion in funding, generated $344 million in revenue, and created 2,626 jobs throughout the Los Angeles region, with a long-term economic impact of more than $733 million.

About the Schmidt Family Foundation:
Established in 2006 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, the Schmidt Family Foundation works to restore a balanced relationship between people and planet. Through grantmaking and investments, the foundation partners with communities around the world in working for renewable energy, resilient food systems, healthy oceans and the protection of human rights.

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SHANGHAI , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the global shift toward intelligent and low-carbon manufacturing, SANY has been committed to its strategy of “Globalization, Digitalization, Decarbonization”. By focusing on intelligent products, manufacturing, and operations, the company is accelerating its transition from a traditional equipment manufacturer to a data-intelligent terminals provider.

To support this shift, SANY is upgrading core equipment with automation, digitalization, and intelligent technologies, while rapidly expanding global smart manufacturing and digital operation systems. The company has now established intelligent research institutes across all R&D centers. Leveraging technologies such as the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), artificial intelligence, and big data, SANY has developed a diversified portfolio of smart products covering multiple application scenarios.

Intelligent Deployment Across Key Industries

In fields such as mining, urban infrastructure, and energy development, SANY’s intelligent products are already in operation.

In Inner Mongolia, 40 autonomous off-highway mining trucks operate in coordinated 24/7 fleets at a major coal mine; In Kunming, unmanned loaders run nonstop at a concrete batching plant; SANY Heavy Truck’s smart fleet management system enables a 15-member team to manage over 200 trucks.

Through these deployments, SANY integrates equipment, workflows, and digital systems, enabling machines to “think, decide, and collaborate”.

Road Machinery as a Smart Showcase

In SANY’s smart innovations, the autonomous paving & compaction fleet has become a standout example. On July 16, SANY hosted its first Global Road Machinery Premium Customer Summit in Changsha, where over 600 customers from nearly 40 countries witnessed its intelligent paving solution in action.

During the demonstration, an autonomous paver laid a 100-meter asphalt road with high precision, followed seamlessly by two double-drum rollers and two pneumatic rollers. The real-time coordination and quality impressed customers across the board.

Since launching its first-generation unmanned road machine fleet in 2019, SANY has developed it to the third generation, now equipped with:

• Precision Control: Self-developed technology integrating perception and positioning for precise curb detection, enabling zero-edge deviation.
• Enhanced Safety: Unmanned driving system, LiDAR & vision fusion for obstacle avoidance, reducing over 60% on-site workforce.
• Smart Optimization: Automatically adjust compaction methods based on site conditions while ensuring surface layer flatness (σ < 0.75 mm).

The autonomous fleet has now been deployed in over 50 projects in China.

Looking ahead, SANY will increase its investment in intelligent and core technologies R&D, and respond to market demands efficiently, continuously delivering cutting-edge, efficient, and green equipment solutions to global customers!

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company developing low-cost and sustainable fertilizers, announced today the addition of two senior leaders to its executive team and a move into a new, dedicated corporate headquarters and R&D facility in San Carlos, California.

Steve del Cardayre, PhD, joins as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), bringing over 25 years of experience in building and commercializing product platforms in microbial engineering and industrial biotechnology. He was most recently Co-founder and CTO of Zero Acre Farms, where he led the development of a novel oil platform using non-conventional yeast. Steve previously held senior roles at Renewable Energy Group, Codexis, Maxygen, and was a Co-founder of LS9, where he helped pioneer sustainable microbial production of fuels and chemicals.

“Fertilizer is the bedrock of crop production, supporting food security worldwide. Switch is uniquely positioned to transform this industry with biotechnology—helping farmers earn more, feed more people, and care for their land and the planet we all rely on,” said del Cardayre. “I’m thrilled to join this exceptional team and support the scaling and delivery of this technology to the field.”

Brett Boghigian, PhD, joins Switch as Chief Business Officer (CBO), bringing nearly 20 years of leadership across agricultural and industrial biotech, and venture-backed life sciences innovation. He most recently served as SVP at Mori and spent the prior 12 years in the Flagship Pioneering ecosystem. At Indigo Ag, Brett held leadership roles across business and product development, helping grow the company from inception to scale and launching 20+ microbial products used on tens of millions of acres globally.

“Our R&D team’s achievements have set a powerful foundation, and Switch is now entering a new chapter of customer-driven innovation,” said Dr. Boghigian. “I’m eager to expand strategic partnerships across the value chain and work closely with growers to advance our product development.”

To support continued growth, Switch Bioworks has moved to new headquarters in San Carlos, CA, tripling its R&D footprint. The new facility includes fermentation capacity, plant grow rooms, laboratory, and office space under one roof.

“Our new home isn’t just more space—it’s a launchpad for our mission-driven team, platform, and products,” said Dr. Tim Schnabel, founder and CEO of Switch Bioworks. “With Steve and Brett on board, we have the leadership, experience, and spirit to accelerate the development of next-generation fertilizers that society depends on to grow enough food, sustainably and affordably.”

About Switch Bioworks

Switch Bioworks, the living fertilizer company, was founded out of Stanford University in 2022 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. The company engineers symbiotic microbes that colonize plant roots and switch on fertilizer production using cutting-edge, proprietary technology. Backed by leading investors and scientific advisors, Switch Bioworks is on a mission to drop the cost of fertilizer while improving outcomes for farmers and the planet—starting with nitrogen. Find out more at www.switchbioworks.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company developing low-cost and sustainable fertilizers, announced today the addition of two senior leaders to its executive team and a move into a new, dedicated corporate headquarters and R&D facility in San Carlos, California.

Steve del Cardayre, PhD, joins as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), bringing over 25 years of experience in building and commercializing product platforms in microbial engineering and industrial biotechnology. He was most recently Co-founder and CTO of Zero Acre Farms, where he led the development of a novel oil platform using non-conventional yeast. Steve previously held senior roles at Renewable Energy Group, Codexis, Maxygen, and was a Co-founder of LS9, where he helped pioneer sustainable microbial production of fuels and chemicals.

“Fertilizer is the bedrock of crop production, supporting food security worldwide. Switch is uniquely positioned to transform this industry with biotechnology—helping farmers earn more, feed more people, and care for their land and the planet we all rely on,” said del Cardayre. “I’m thrilled to join this exceptional team and support the scaling and delivery of this technology to the field.”

Brett Boghigian, PhD, joins Switch as Chief Business Officer (CBO), bringing nearly 20 years of leadership across agricultural and industrial biotech, and venture-backed life sciences innovation. He most recently served as SVP at Mori and spent the prior 12 years in the Flagship Pioneering ecosystem. At Indigo Ag, Brett held leadership roles across business and product development, helping grow the company from inception to scale and launching 20+ microbial products used on tens of millions of acres globally.

“Our R&D team’s achievements have set a powerful foundation, and Switch is now entering a new chapter of customer-driven innovation,” said Dr. Boghigian. “I’m eager to expand strategic partnerships across the value chain and work closely with growers to advance our product development.”

To support continued growth, Switch Bioworks has moved to new headquarters in San Carlos, CA, tripling its R&D footprint. The new facility includes fermentation capacity, plant grow rooms, laboratory, and office space under one roof.

“Our new home isn’t just more space—it’s a launchpad for our mission-driven team, platform, and products,” said Dr. Tim Schnabel, founder and CEO of Switch Bioworks. “With Steve and Brett on board, we have the leadership, experience, and spirit to accelerate the development of next-generation fertilizers that society depends on to grow enough food, sustainably and affordably.”

About Switch Bioworks

Switch Bioworks, the living fertilizer company, was founded out of Stanford University in 2022 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. The company engineers symbiotic microbes that colonize plant roots and switch on fertilizer production using cutting-edge, proprietary technology. Backed by leading investors and scientific advisors, Switch Bioworks is on a mission to drop the cost of fertilizer while improving outcomes for farmers and the planet—starting with nitrogen. Find out more at www.switchbioworks.com.

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has been named to the 2024 CDP Climate Change A List, becoming the first Chinese renewable energy company to earn this prestigious distinction, and the only A-rated renewable equipment manufacturer. CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), the world’s leading environmental disclosure platform, announced this year’s results after evaluating over 24,800 global companies. Envision Energy emerged among the top 2% of companies worldwide, recognized for its transparency in environmental data, exemplary climate governance, and pioneering sustainable practices.

As the gold standard for global climate disclosure, CDP’s scoring is widely adopted in ESG investing, supply chain assessments, and client compliance reviews. This achievement affirms Envision Energy’s leadership in global climate governance and sustainability, while setting a new benchmark for the competitiveness and resilience of global renewable energy industry on the international stage.

Driving Net Zero Supply Chains and Carbon Footprint Leadership

Since 2022, Envision has achieved operational carbon neutrality for three consecutive years, reaching 100% renewable electricity use in 2024 – a year ahead of its RE100 commitment. Compared to its baseline year, the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions have been reduced by 91%, totaling only 7,089 tons CO2 in 2024, thanks to its enhanced energy efficiency and broad adoption of renewable energy. Notably, Envision’s products have helped avoid approximately 2.35 billion tons of global carbon emissions, significantly advancing global sustainability goals.

Envision also prioritizes sustainable supply chain transformation through digitalization and net-zero technologies. Leveraging its AIoT based Carbon Management System, the company conducts comprehensive carbon assessments for key suppliers and provides strategies for carbon reduction and energy usage optimization. Envision further supports suppliers with cost-effective, multidimensional green energy solutions, integrating energy storage systems, distributed photovoltaic schemes, green power trading, green certificate purchasing, and carbon certification services. As of 2024, all key suppliers are connected to AIoT based Carbon Management System, with 18% achieving 100% renewable power usage in supplying Envision products, reducing approximately 19,000 tons of Scope 3 emissions. The company aims for 100% green electricity use across its core supply chain by 2028.

Promoting the Transformation of Climate Business Strategy

As carbon footprint management becomes critical to reshaping industrial carbon influence, Envision has collaborated with international authorities to build robust product carbon footprint databases and standards. The company initiated the International ILCD Life Cycle Data Network, partnering with industrial partners to build international standardized product carbon footprint databases. This initiative helps close critical data gaps and empowers more companies to reshape their value chains and boost global competitiveness.

From land to sea, Envision continues to push the boundaries of low-carbon energy. The 2024 launch of its Model T Pro and Model Z Pro wind turbines brings full-scenario adaptability and extreme-condition testing to enhance power generation efficiency while reducing per-unit carbon intensity. With high efficiency, low noise, and strong grid-forming performance, Envision’s EN 5 Pro and EN ACSkid-10000 deliver reliable energy storage solutions that support stable, resilient, and sustainable power systems – even in challenging environments. Additionally, Envision’s green ammonia products from the world’s largest green hydrogen-ammonia project in Chifeng have been certified by Bureau Veritas, marking the world’s first renewable ammonia with this distinction. The green ammonia fuel produced from this plant has successfully powered the world’s first green marine ammonia bunkering operation on July 25, 2025.

Scaling Net Zero Industrial Park Model Across the Globe

Envision pioneered the Net Zero industrial park model, exemplified by the world’s first in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. Powered by the largest off-grid renewable energy system, the park integrates renewable energy, a net zero digital operating system, and a green industrial cluster to unlock the full potential of renewable energy without grid constraints. It also hosts the world’s largest AI-enabled green hydrogen and ammonia facility, which optimizes production in real time and has earned the world’s first ISCC Plus certification for green ammonia with a verified GHG footprint. This model has been recognized by the World Economic Forum, Harvard Business School, and the COP28 UAE Energy Transition Changemaker Award.

Actively contributing to international standards, Envision partners with Bureau Veritas to promote international certifications and guidelines for net zero industrial parks. From Ordos to Chifeng, from China to Spain, and to the world, Envision’s Net Zero Industrial Parks offer a replicable model for a more sustainable and prosperous future. These efforts are accelerating global green manufacturing, energy independence, and regional economic green transformation, generating new opportunities and prosperity worldwide.

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• Earns CDP’s highest rating for supply chain engagement on climate
• Adds to other CDP recognition—Water Security A List and leadership score on climate change
• Drives sustainability through value chain decarbonization empowerment

SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced it was named to the A List for the Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) by CDP, the environmental non-profit organization. The annual SEA A List recognizes top-scoring companies that demonstrate leadership in supply chain engagement on climate-related issues and make impactful contributions in the transition toward a net-zero sustainable economy.

CDP is recognized as the global standard for corporate environmental reporting, and its annual ratings are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions. In 2024, nearly 25,000 companies—representing two-thirds of the global market value—reported environmental data through CDP. WuXi Biologics was named to the CDP’s SEA A List for superior performance regarding supplier climate engagement in terms of governance and business strategy, targets, Scope 3 emissions reporting, and risk management process. The company has also been included in CDP’s Water Security A List and has received Climate Change Leadership-level scores from the organization for two consecutive years.

Committed to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), WuXi Biologics has adopted an integrated strategy to tackle climate change with measurable targets and a refined roadmap. The company realized a 30% intensity reduction of GHG (Scope 1 and Scope 2) emissions in 2024 from the base year 2020, and aims to achieve net-zero emissions from overall operations by 2050. While diligently pursuing its own climate goals, the company also actively engages with suppliers—through comprehensive sustainable supply chain management, Scope 3 data disclosure and target tracking—to help achieve positive impacts across the entire value chain.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics and Chairman of its ESG Committee, commented, “We are very pleased to be named to the CDP’s A List for its Supplier Engagement Assessment, an acknowledgement that further inspires our steadfast dedication to driving sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we consistently deliver ESG excellence, enable partners worldwide with end-to-end solutions, and work together with all stakeholders to promote responsible practices.”

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), WuXi Biologics proactively advocates sustainability and has earned widespread recognitions for its efforts. The company was granted an MSCI AAA Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI); named to the CDP Water Security “A List” and awarded an A- CDP Climate Change leadership-level score for two consecutive years; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company for five consecutive years; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, the organization believes in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, CDP surfaces the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. It helped more than 24,800 companies and 1,100 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Aligned with the ISSB’s climate standard, IFRS S2, as its foundational baseline, CDP integrates best-practice reporting standards and frameworks in one place. The team is truly global, united by a shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of December 31, 2024, WuXi Biologics is supporting 817 integrated client projects, including 21 in commercial manufacturing (excluding COVID CMO projects).

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

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