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STAMFORD, Conn., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, this week joined students and community leaders to celebrate the opening of the new Future 5 hub. Located in the heart of downtown, the hub is just one facet of Synchrony’s partnership with Future 5 and will be a space for disconnected Stamford High School students to link with their community, peers, and coaches to work toward college, careers, and future success. 

A 2023 report highlighted that approximately 1 in 5 young people aged 14 to 26 in Connecticut were disconnected or at risk of disconnection from employment and education institutions. Synchrony’s funding and collaboration with Future 5 for the last four years aims to bridge that gap through skills building and education. This year, 65 high school seniors in the Future 5 program received more than 400 college acceptances to 117+ different colleges and universities. 

In an effort to prepare students for the skills and careers of the future, Future5 is also a Synchrony Skills Academy partner. Students participate in the after-school Tech Accelerator Program, offered in partnership with District Arts and Education (DAE), to develop new skills in digital content creation, full-stack engineering, STEM, robotics, Gen AI and 3D printing. Located at the Synchrony headquarters in Stamford, students also gain real-world corporate office exposure. A handful of participants have even been hired by Synchrony as full-time employees. 

“My journey at Future 5 has had an incredible impact on my life and my future. Not only have I found a community to belong to, but I’ve also made strong friendships and important connections along the way,” said Nico Ortiz, Future 5 Student from Westhill High School and entering Freshman at Quinnipiac University. “Our new space has made my experience at Future 5 even more enjoyable, and I am grateful to Synchrony for helping to make our new house a home.”  

“Synchrony supports hundreds of thousands of American businesses in reaching their dreams through financing opportunities, and here in our home state, we’re committed to giving students access to educational opportunities to achieve their dreams,” said Sue Bishop, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Synchrony. “Future success for so many Stamford students starts here, and we’re thrilled to be a part of so many assets of Future 5’s growth.” 

This month, Synchrony is also supporting Future 5 with a group of cross-functional volunteers as part of its Business Leadership Program’s month of service. During this unique experience, employees take a fully-paid month away from their desks to work side by side with local nonprofits to develop long-lasting solutions that leave an impact on the community.  

For more information about Synchrony’s impact in Connecticut and beyond, visit: https://synchronyimpact.com. 

About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country’s most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on. Synchrony is proud to be ranked as the country’s #2 Best Company to Work For® by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com. 

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NUH also ramps up recycling efforts in key nursing-led initiative as part of its commitment to achieve a 60 per cent recycling rate by 2030

SINGAPORE, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National University Hospital (NUH) has become the first hospital in the world to receive the Healthcare Sustainability Certification, a landmark recognition awarded by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC). The certification follows a rigorous assessment using the GSC’s Sustainability Accelerator Tool (SAT), which benchmarks sustainability maturity across environmental impact, health equity, and governance^[1].

The certification was announced by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, during NUH Green Day 2025, the hospital’s annual flagship sustainability event highlighting its environmental progress and innovations.

Mr Jeremy Lee, Chief Operating Officer of NUH and Chair of the Sustainability Workgroup leading NUH’s green efforts, said, “Sustainability is not a choice in healthcare. It’s a responsibility and fundamental to our long-term resilience. At NUH, we believe that every staff member, every operating theatre, and every decision can contribute to a healthier planet. This global recognition affirms our belief that care for our patients and care for the planet must go hand in hand.”

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the NUH on becoming the first to achieve our prestigious international Healthcare Sustainability Certification,” said Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Joint Commission and Joint Commission International. “NUH’s leadership in accelerating sustainable practices – through performance assessment, strategic prioritisation, and formal governance – sets a powerful example. Their efforts are making a meaningful impact on their patients, community, and the world.”

“NUH’s achievement as the first hospital in South-East Asia to receive JCI and GSC’s international Healthcare Sustainability Certification marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable healthcare in the region,” said Ron Lavater, Chief Executive Officer of the International Hospital Federation. “This certification reflects not only NUH’s commitment to environmental stewardship and resilient healthcare delivery, but also the strength of the collaboration between JCI and the GSC. Together, we are proud to support hospitals like NUH in embedding sustainability into their core strategies through the SAT – setting a powerful example for others across Asia and around the world.”

Why sustainability in healthcare matters

NUH’s certification reflects its continuous efforts to reduce its environmental footprint in a sector that contributes nearly 5.2 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, while facing increasing health impacts from climate change^[2]. Some of these efforts include:

• The plastic-lite campus movement has led to a more than 50 per cent reduction in plastic use at pharmacies, saving around 400,000 plastic bags each year. Phasing out plastic bags for staff deskside bins has also saved an additional 200,000 bags annually
• Move towards more environmentally friendly anaesthetic gases, which cuts carbon emission equivalent to taking over 400 cars off the road
• Optimising air exchange rates in operating theatres, which can reduce energy use by up to 40 per cent without compromising safety

Striving towards net-zero emissions by 2045, NUH has reached close to a 30 per cent reduction in waste and more than doubled its recycling rate in 2024 since 2020.

Recycling better

As part of this year’s Green Day theme – “Recycle Better” – NUH is also committing to the goal of a 60 per cent recycling rate by 2030.

A new nurse-led Sort-at-Source initiative, in collaboration with the Group Hospitality team, aims to boost waste recycling at the source. The project, piloted in three inpatient wards in May 2025, enables nurses to segregate plastic and paper waste on their medication trolley. Early results include:

• 47 per cent increase in paper recycling
• Over 230 per cent increase in plastic recycling

Set to be rolled out across all NUH wards by end-2025, the initiative is estimated to recover close to 24,000 kg of recyclable waste annually.

“This is sustainability in action, led from the bedside,” said Adjunct Associate Professor Karen Koh, Chief Nurse at NUH. “It empowers our nurses to reduce waste and recycle better as part of their routine, without disrupting care. This aligns with our belief of healing our patients while healing the world.”

The Sort-at-Source initiative is supported by the Nursing Sustainability Committee (NSC) at NUH, Singapore’s first nursing group dedicated to sustainability practices in daily operations. The NSC engages and empowers nurses to champion green initiatives and promote the widespread adoption of new ideas towards sustainability in nursing care.

To engage staff, patients and the public, NUH is also rolling out redesigned recycling bin covers supported by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment’s Singapore Eco-Fund. Aimed at making recycling more intuitive for individuals, the redesigned covers were piloted in 2023:

• Overall recycling compliance jumped from less than 60 per cent to over 95 per cent in just one month
• The bin covers were created by upcycling existing materials, reinforcing a circular economy approach

A shared commitment with staff-led innovations

Nine projects were recognised in the NUH Incredible Care For Our Planet Awards, honouring staff who drive sustainability through daily operations. This year, there are three platinum and six gold awards across 29 entries.

The winning projects include:

• Campus-wide computer shutdown protocol: Auto-power-down of 2,500 desktop computers in outpatient areas during non-operating hours saved 436,800 kWh annually – equivalent to cooling 243 homes daily for a year, with almost $95,000 in savings
• Repacking surgical trays for knee replacements: Reduced CO₂ emissions by 42.3 per cent, saved 151,800L of water, and cut unnecessary tools
• Antibiotic over-prescription overhaul for wisdom tooth surgeries: Brought usage down by 69 per cent, avoiding 14,700 kg in emissions from pharmaceutical production
• Reuse of anaesthesia breathing circuits: Slashed usage by 60 per cent, avoided 5,400 kg in emissions, and saved close to $40,000
• Digital medical report workflows: Eliminated use of over 166,000 sheets of paper per year

Other winning efforts tackled couch paper overuse, green campus cooling with reflective paint and vegetation, smarter HEPA filter replacements, and night lighting schedules that conserve energy.

“Sustainability only works when it includes everyone,” said Mr Lee. “We’re proud to lead the way – and even prouder that it’s our people who are driving this change.”

These whole-of-hospital efforts are aligned with the National University Health System (NUHS) Green Plan Roadmap, which lays out long-term strategies across the public healthcare cluster to reduce waste, cut carbon, and embed sustainability into care delivery and culture.

About the National University Hospital

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital. While the hospital at Kent Ridge first received its patients on 24 June 1985, our legacy started from 1905, the date of the founding of what is today the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. NUH is the principal teaching hospital of the medical school.

Our unique identity as a university hospital is a key attraction for healthcare professionals who aspire to do more than practise tertiary medical care. We offer an environment where research and teaching are an integral part of medicine, and continue to shape medicine and transform care for the community we care for.

We are an academic medical centre with over 1,200 beds, serving more than one million patients a year with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties. NUH is the only public and not-for-profit hospital in Singapore to provide trusted care for adults, women and children under one roof, including the only paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme in the country.

The NUH is a key member of the National University Health System (NUHS), one of three public healthcare clusters in Singapore. For more information, visit www.nuh.com.sg

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Annex A – NUH Incredible Care For Our Planet Award 2025 Winning Projects

Platinum

1. A.R.I.S.E – TKR: Repacking of Instruments and Sterile Equipment in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Surgery

Project to optimise surgical instrument trays for TKR surgeries, collaborating with industry leaders and clinicians. Through a three-month trial, they reduced unnecessary instruments, improving operating room efficiency and surgical workflow. This initiative decreased CO₂ emissions by over 42 per cent, saved over 1,000 annual man-hours and 151,800L of water yearly, and reduced costs by more than $22,000 in utilities and manpower.

2. Powering Down for a Greener Future: NUH’s Auto-Shutdown

A campus-wide energy conservation initiative implemented auto-shutdown for 2,500 desktop computers in outpatient areas during non-operating hours. Collaborating with various departments, the team established suitable shutdown timings with user override options. The phased rollout included comprehensive staff communication. Results show annual energy savings of 436,800 kWh, equivalent to powering air-conditioners in 243 Singaporean households for 8 hours daily for a year. The project achieved almost $95,000 in annual cost savings.

3. Lights Out, Savings Up

An energy-saving initiative that involved restructuring housekeeping schedules and implementing partial lighting in outpatient areas. Previously, all levels were cleaned concurrently with lights on from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The new approach involves level-by-level cleaning, shifting some tasks to daytime, and switching off lights in unoccupied areas. The project underwent several weeks of trials and adjustments. The initiative results in daily energy savings of 480 kWh, translating to over 178,000 kWh annually, while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.

Gold

1. Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs): Reducing Couch Paper Usage

A waste reduction initiative in SOCs to decrease couch paper usage. Through collaboration between Service Operations, Nursing, and Infection Prevention, a matrix was developed to guide appropriate usage across various scenarios. The project achieved significant results: over 500 kg CO₂e reduction in six months, almost 20 per cent reduction in monthly couch paper consumption (137 rolls), and over 12,000m² of paper surface area saved. Additionally, 44 per cent of low-risk areas completely eliminated couch paper use. This initiative successfully minimised environmental waste while maintaining hygiene standards and patient safety.

2. Electronic Paperless Workflow for Medical Report Requests: Digitalising and Optimising Process

A project was initiated to digitise the medical report request process, which previously handled over 20,000 paper-intensive requests annually. Utilising the EPIC System and NUHS App, the team implemented an end-to-end digital workflow across NUH, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), and Alexandra Hospital (AH) for insurance companies, law firms, and patients. The new system ensures data security through password encryption and maintains stakeholder communication to ensure compliance. Results include annual savings of over 166,000 pieces of A4 paper (equivalent to 20 trees) and a reduction of approximately 833 kg of CO₂e.

3. Streamline High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Checklist for Efficient Filter Replacement in Operating Theatre

A project was initiated to eliminate unnecessary materials used in the biennial HEPA filter replacement process for operating theatres. The team implemented a HEPA checklist and enhanced infection control measures, replacing the need for an ante room constructed with plywood and excessive plastic sheeting. Coordinated efforts between Infection Control and Groups Facilities Management, along with vendor input, ensured a sterile environment during the process. Results include savings of 20L each of water and chemicals across operating theatres, significant plywood cost savings, and reduced paper usage through digital communication methods.

4. Protect Our Patients and Environment by Reducing Antibiotic Prescriptions After Wisdom Tooth Surgeries: To Address Overprescription of Antibiotics for Wisdom Tooth Surgeries

A project to address the overprescription of antibiotics for wisdom tooth surgeries, which previously stood at around 84 per cent of patients. The team implemented new guidelines, educational materials for clinicians and patients, and a compliance tracking system. As a result, antibiotic prescription rates were brought down to 69 per cent, while maintaining a low infection rate of 0.83 per cent. The initiative led to cost savings, reduced waste, and lowered risk of antibiotic resistance. Additionally, it achieved a reduction of 14,700 kg CO₂ emissions from decreased antibiotics production.

5. Breathing Green: Improving Anaesthesia Practices in Singapore through Reusing Breathing Circuits

A project was initiated to reduce the frequency of anaesthesia breathing circuit changes in Singapore, aligning with international guidelines recommending weekly rather than daily changes. Implemented across all three operating theatre complexes in NUH, the project maintained patient safety while significantly reducing waste. Results include a 60 per cent reduction in breathing circuit usage, 5,400 kg CO₂ emissions avoided, and close to $40,000 saved.

6. A Cool NUH: Strategies to Cool and Green NUH Campus

A project was implemented to combat the urban heat island effect and improve thermal comfort on the NUH campus. The initiative involved applying cool paint on metal roofs of key buildings, installing green mats over walkways, and creating community gardens. Results show significant temperature reductions: green mats lowered temperatures by ~8°C for ~11 hours daily, cool paint reduced ambient temperatures by up to 20°C compared to surface temperatures, and community gardens contributed to cooling through increased vegetation cover. This multi-faceted approach effectively addresses heat management across the campus.

 

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Trends Identified from Subset of YourCause® from Blackbaud® Customers, Representing More than 300 Companies with 7M+ Global Employees

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 13th annual YourCause CSR Industry Review, analyzing corporate social responsibility (CSR) program data and employees’ philanthropic behavior. This unmatched industry report provides insights and trends from more than 300 companies and their 7M+ employees, using data collected between January and December 2024 within Blackbaud’s YourCause® CSRconnect®, GrantsConnect® and NPOconnect® solutions. Companies evaluated in this report represent a subset of Blackbaud’s total corporate customer base.

“This report delivers valuable insights into key employee engagement and corporate philanthropy trends,” said Andrew Troup, head of giving and engagement, Blackbaud. “In 2024, engagement in employee volunteering and giving programs remained stable, employee donations were steady, and we saw a notable increase in corporate grant amounts, emphasizing the consistent dedication of companies and employees worldwide. We are simultaneously reminded of the ever-changing global landscape and the commitment from our corporate customers to drive meaningful change.”

Key Findings:

• Engagement in corporate volunteering and giving remains steady:
  • In 2024, the average annual employee donation was $744, and the average total company match was $730.
  • Average employee donation amounts remained consistent, while median donations saw a minor decline, signaling a potential widening donor gap. Large donors continue to give more, while small to mid-level donors appear to be scaling back their contributions slightly.
  • The average annual volunteer hours per volunteer was 13 hours.
• Smaller companies continue to lead the way in volunteer engagement: Companies with less than 1,000 employees saw 63.8% volunteer engagement.
• Average volunteer hours for large team events increased in 2024: The average hours for large events increased, especially for companies with more than 10,000 employees, perhaps indicating the popularity of company-wide volunteer days or the use of volunteering within larger scale team-building efforts.
• Payroll giving leads with the highest engagement rate: Although more dollars were donated in offline giving, payroll continues to see the highest participation rate across companies, with another increase this year.
• 46% of total donations were funded by company dollars: Company dollars include matching gifts, Dollars for Doers, Cause Cards and Incentives.
• Companies with both giving and volunteer programs see higher engagement rates: Organizations offering both programs continue to see higher engagement levels than organizations offering only one, affirming the value of combined initiatives.
• 2024 saw notable increases in corporate grants: Compared to last year, the average amount per grant increased by approximately 13%, and the median sum of grants per client increased by around 38%.

For more insights, download the full CSR Industry Review report here.

Blackbaud continues to connect millions of nonprofits to companies and their employees, and provides data and insights to help CSR leaders make decisions about how to build and grow their programs. Learn more about Blackbaud’s YourCause CSR solutions for companies here.

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud’s essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud’s solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Quartz’s list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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New Maine-based initiative empowers homeowners and neighborhoods to protect people, pets, and pollinators — naturally

WINDHAM, Maine, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new do-it-yourself movement in pest management is gaining momentum with the official launch of Tick BYTES (Back Yard Tick Eco-friendly Solutions), a community-focused, DIY model to help homeowners and neighborhoods reduce ticks and mosquitoes naturally and affordably.

Founded by longtime Lyme disease advocate Barb Maurais and Licensed Pest Management Professional Bob Maurais, Tick BYTES offers a step-by-step system to help individuals and communities reclaim their outdoor spaces using eco-friendly strategies that are proven, accessible, and sustainable. With over 40 years of combined experience in tick education, advocacy, and pest control, the Maurais team is uniquely positioned to lead this vital initiative.

“In 2024, 68% of ticks submitted to the University of Maine Tick Lab were found in people’s yards during everyday activities like gardening and play,” said Barb Maurais, President of Tick BYTES, “We created this program to empower people to reduce ticks and mosquitoes in their own backyards.”

The threat of tick-borne diseases including Lyme and Anaplasmosis continues to rise across the Northeast and beyond, especially among vulnerable groups like children and seniors. With traditional pest control often focused on isolated properties, Tick BYTES introduces a DIY home and neighborhood-based approach that promotes treating contiguous properties together, enhancing protection within communities.

The Tick BYTES method includes:

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) best practices
• Eco-friendly botanical chemistry
• Affordable, battery-powered backpack sprayers
• Detailed step-by-step application instructions
• Behavioral and cultural control strategies

Tick BYTES also offers free educational downloads, including Protection Strategies – Home & Away, and a preview of their comprehensive guide Time to Treat for Ticks. The system is designed to be intuitive, scalable, and safe for families, pets, and pollinators alike.

Bob Maurais, Tick BYTES’ IPM Coordinator, brings decades of hands-on experience, including a Commercial Master Applicator license and active membership in the Tick IPM Working Group. He recently retired from his successful pest control business to co-found Tick BYTES and expand his community outreach.

“Rather than rely on professional services alone, we’re giving people the tools and know-how to make a real difference on their own properties and to unite with their neighbors in the process,” said Bob. “Knowledge empowers, but it’s action that protects.”

Tick BYTES is more than a pest management system. It’s a growing movement to reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases while protecting people, pets, and pollinators.

To learn more about Tick BYTES or to join the DIY revolution in eco-friendly tick and mosquito management, visit www.tickbytes.us.

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354 Gray Road, Windham, ME 04062
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Bob Maurais – 207-310-8648 (cell) | 207-893-8035 (business)
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Landmark Alliance Unveiled at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025, Setting a New Global Standard for AI Driven Food Production and Sustainable Agriculture

AMSTERDAM, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Water Garden Farms (WGF), Siemens, and CEAd today announced a landmark partnership to integrate cutting-edge AI and fully automated precision agriculture technology in WGF’s indoor farming operations, paving the way for a new era in crop production that ensures food and water security and expands access to more affordable, higher-quality produce.

This alliance will fast-track the rollout of WGF’s high-yield, low-cost, environmentally sustainable, and decentralized farming model – starting with the construction of a new 500,000-square-foot, solar powered greenhouse facility in West Virginia.

Strategically located near Washington, D.C., this state-of-the-art facility will be the world’s most technologically advanced greenhouse operation of its size, producing 35 million packaged salad units annually, using a fraction of the resources required by open field farms.

Powering the Future of Agriculture: Inside the Siemens-CEAd-WGF Alliance

• Siemens Digital Industries, a global technology powerhouse, provides the foundational technology architecture and cutting-edge digital tools that make scalable, high-performance Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) operations possible. Through its advanced Siemens Xcelerator open business platform, Siemens enables seamless development and integration of hardware and software, driving real-time insights, operational precision, and continuous innovation.

• digiCEAd is a joint platform established by Siemens and CEAd. digiCEAd delivers tailored digital solutions built specifically for CEA operators. By combining Siemens’ technology ecosystem with CEAd’s deep industry expertise, digiCEAd enables WGF to adopt digital twin modeling, AI-driven analytics, and comprehensive operational management tools. This ensures not only food safety excellence and regulatory compliance, but also continuous operational improvements and scalable growth. See www.digicead.com for more information.

• Water Garden Farms is providing digiCEAd a strategic platform to deploy its leading AI, automation, and monitoring capabilities, while enabling Siemens and CEAd to support WGF’s operational growth. WGF is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture production through a high efficiency farming model that maximizes crop yields and quality, while minimizing water and energy consumption. WGF’s new flagship facility in West Virginia marks the first phase of a $500 million multi-site expansion across the U.S. These next-generation greenhouses aim to set a new global standard for indoor farming and environmental and social impact.

“Together, we’re setting a new global benchmark for food quality, crop productivity, affordability, and environmental sustainability,” said Dennis Levine, Founder & CEO of Water Garden Farms. “With digiCEAd and Siemens’ cutting-edge AI, control, and automation systems, and CEAd’s leading facility design capabilities, we’re deploying a high-yield, climate-resilient production model that dramatically lowers the cost to market of nutritious produce to help combat food inflation, expand access for consumers, and drive positive environmental and social impact at scale.”

“Building resilient and scalable food systems requires collaboration. By partnering with technology and business leaders like CEAd and WGF, we can develop disruptive smart farming solutions that will transform the CEA industry,” said Rick Schneiders, Head of Future Food at Siemens. “The CEA industry stands at a pivotal moment, where embracing open, scalable solutions is essential. By harnessing vast amounts of data to gain deeper understanding and actionable insights, we can drive down costs and increase production. Our goal is to support the CEA industry in making this crucial transition in the coming years.”

“This collaboration is more than a technological partnership; it’s a bold reimagining of how we grow food now to meet future challenges,” said Thomas Larssen, CEO of CEAd. “At CEAd, we’re committed to delivering facility designs and operational systems that don’t just meet today’s challenges but set new standards for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Together with Siemens and Water Garden Farms, we’re creating an ecosystem where cutting-edge technology and practical design converge to produce high-yield, low-impact, and future-ready agriculture.” 

Industry-Leading Productivity Meets Sustainability Goals

This innovative collaboration is not just about technology; it’s about completely rethinking how agriculture meets the demands of the future by creating systems that set new benchmarks in sustainable food production. WGF’s innovative farming model far surpasses traditional agriculture methods by enhancing food quality and safety, optimizing unit economics, using 98% less water, reducing carbon emissions by 84%, and delivering 44 times higher crop yields per acre compared to open field farms in water stressed California and Arizona, which supply 90% of U.S. leafy greens.

About Water Garden Farms

WGF is pioneering a new era of sustainable agriculture by tackling the urgent challenges of extreme weather, resource scarcity, and global food insecurity. Headquartered in New York City, WGF is redefining food production by optimizing operational efficiency and competitiveness to drive positive environmental and social outcomes. WGF’s breakthrough farming model combines world class finance expertise and business leadership with ultra-efficient production systems, smart logistics, and advanced marketing strategies to deliver fresher, higher-quality produce at a lower price – reaching retailers within hours of harvest.

WGF’s mission is to build a more resilient and environmentally responsible food system by cutting carbon emissions, reducing supply chain waste, minimizing resource use, and maximizing food safety and accessibility. Through a focus on innovation, rapid crop rotation, and cost efficiency, WGF creates value for consumers, retailers, shareholders, and the planet – setting a new standard for local, sustainable, and scalable food production. Further information is available at www.watergardenfarms.com.

About CEAd

CEAd’s team of project managers, engineers, designers, and industry professionals specialize in technical consulting services for the controlled environment agriculture industry. With over 35 years of experience developing facilities worldwide, CEAd works collaboratively with its clients and extensive vendor network to provide tailor-made solutions that are scalable, resource-efficient, and future-ready. Further information is available at www.ceadl.com.

About Siemens

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com. 

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• EIT RawMaterials, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union has selected Rock Tech for funding to commercialize novel lithium processing technologies in Germany.
• Rock Tech will collaborate with leading research partners, including Advanced Minerals and Recycling Industrial Solutions (AdMiRIS), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV (VITO).
• The project has been allocated a total funding of EUR 2.5 million of which Rock Tech will be receiving up to EUR 1 million to drive innovation and optimization work of its lithium conversion processes.

TORONTO, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FSE: RJIB) (the “Company” or “Rock Tech”) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for funding under the prestigious KAVA (Knowledge and Innovation Activities) grant program by EIT RawMaterials, the most active network in the raw materials sector in Europe. This recognition supports Rock Tech’s ongoing commitment to advancing innovative lithium refining solutions in Europe and is the first funding awarded after Rock Tech’s Lithium Hydroxide Convertor Guben (LHCG) project has been recognized as a strategic project under Critical Raw Materials Project by the European Commission. Rock Tech will receive EUR 800,000 to improve and innovate its lithium conversion process to be applied to its Guben Converter in the future.

Under the KAVA Call-funding program, Rock Tech’s Lithium subsidiary company Rock Tech Guben GmbH will collaborate with leading research and industry partners, including NTUA (Greece), VITO (Belgium), and Admiris (Greece), to optimize lithium extraction processes and enhance lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) production from spodumene. Rock Tech believes this optimization work will create substantial future operational and cost benefits for the Guben Converter.

“We are honored to be selected for the KAVA Call funding and to work jointly with partners to commercialize innovative, potentially game-changing lithium processing technologies”, comments Mirco Wojnarowicz, Rock Tech’s CEO.

The selected project, named OLiVer (Hard rock Lithium Extraction and Purified Value Products for Energy Applications) will demonstrate innovative processes at pilot scale, significantly improving lithium recovery efficiency and reducing environmental impact in line with EU green transition goals. The OLiVer project will focus on four main objectives:

1. Optimizing pyro-hydro-metallurgical processing to enhance lithium extraction efficiency from spodumene.
2. Developing a novel secondary lithium sulfate recovery process, enabling improved lithium recovery rates.
3. Integrating primary and secondary lithium sulfate streams to boost overall LHM production yield.
4. Conducting pilot-scale demonstrations to establish commercial viability for the enhanced lithium extraction process.

With this project, Rock Tech aims to drive forward the EU’s critical raw materials strategy and sustainability goals by producing high-purity LHM for electric vehicle batteries regionally.

ABOUT ROCK TECH 

Rock Tech’s vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced Lithium, targeting a 100% recycling rate. To ensure resilient supply chains, the company plans to build Lithium converters at the doorstep of its customers, beginning with the Company’s proposed Lithium-Hydroxide Converter in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The second Converter is planned to be built in Red Rock, Ontario, Canada. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw material from its own Georgia Lake spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario, Canada, and procure from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately, Rock Tech’s goal is to create a closed-loop Lithium production system. Rock Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most pressing gap in the clean mobility story. The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Certain statements contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “predicts”, “believes”, “estimates”, “intends”, “targets”, “projects”, “forecasts”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to expectations concerning the Guben Converter, including the design and features of the Guben Converter, as well as the expected costs, capital expenditures, timing and outcomes thereof; statements regarding the Company’s future plans, estimates, and schedules relating to the Guben Converter, including the anticipated timing of future activities taken in support of the development thereof; Rock Tech’s potential financing arrangements; the expected funding under the KAVA grant program by EIT RawMaterials, the expected economic performance of the Guben Converter and anticipated production of battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide and related processing methods and innovation employed; the estimated capital and operating costs of the Guben Converter; the anticipated timing and outcomes of a final investment decision, construction activities and commissioning of the Guben Converter; statements regarding the Company’s sustainability and ESG related goals and strategy, including the benefits and achievement thereof and future actions taken by the Company in relation thereto; expected regulatory processes and final outcomes; expectations regarding the electric vehicle industry, including the demand for and pricing of battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide and the benefits therefrom, and the development of political and regulatory frameworks especially in Germany and the European Union; Rock Tech’s opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company’s business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects; and plans and objectives of management for the Company’s operations and properties. Forward-looking statements by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the Company’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis and annual information form filed with the applicable securities regulators. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

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Partnership targets scalable solutions for renewable fuel production from biomass

HOUSTON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) and Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, announced their progress in developing new technology for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels. Through close collaboration at CLG’s state-of-the-art R&D facility in the U.S., Neste and CLG have successfully demonstrated proof of concept for converting lignocellulosic waste into renewable fuels, with highly promising initial results.

“Our collaboration and initial success demonstrate the complementary strengths of Neste and CLG to create a powerful, scalable platform to produce renewable fuel from lignocellulosic raw material,” said Rajesh Samarth, Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Lummus Global. “By advancing the hydroprocessing of diverse feedstocks, we’re not only expanding the possibilities for renewable fuels but also setting a new benchmark for innovation in sustainable energy.”

The partnership combines CLG’s extensive experience and proven track record in developing and licensing market leading refining technologies with Neste’s pioneering expertise and global leadership in renewable fuels. With a successful proof of concept, the partners are now advancing to the next phase—further validating the process for commercial-scale deployment and unlocking the full potential of this abundant, underutilized feedstock.

“Lignocellulosic waste and residues can make an important contribution as a new and scalable raw material pool for renewable fuels,” Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Neste. “The technology development with CLG has progressed well and we are very encouraged by the initial results. Unlocking the potential of these promising raw materials would allow us to meet the growing demand of renewable fuels in the long-term and contribute to ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.”

About Chevron Lummus Global
Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Lummus Technology, is a leading technology provider for the production of renewable and conventional transportation fuels, premium base oils, and sustainable petrochemicals from a wide range of feedstocks. Powered by cutting-edge catalysts and innovative reactor internals, CLG’s portfolio is designed to optimize efficiency and flexibility while minimizing emissions and maximizing economic returns. For more information, visit www.chevronlummus.com.

About Neste
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste’s revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com

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XIAMEN, China, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the internationally renowned energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie officially released its Global Solar PV Tracker Market Share Report 2025. According to the report, Antaisolar has been ranked 9th globally in the 2024 annual Global solar PV tracker market. In key regional markets such as Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and China, the company secured a position within the Top 6, demonstrating its strong market competitiveness and growing brand influence.

The report notes that global solar tracker shipments reached 111 GW in 2024, marking a 20% year-on-year increase and surpassing the 100 GW milestone for the first time. In this rapidly growing market, Antaisolar delivered 2.55 GW of solar tracker systems worldwide in 2024, representing a 40% year-on-year growth—outpacing the industry average.

Thanks to the stability and reliability of its products and services, Antaisolar has achieved impressive rankings in multiple countries: 4th in India, 5th in Brazil, 6th in China, and 8th in Spain. These accomplishments highlight the company’s strategic depth and targeted breakthroughs in key regional markets, continuing its contributions to the global green energy transition.

Since 2006, Antaisolar has been deeply dedicated to the field of solar tracking systems. It has built a comprehensive one-stop service system covering product design, manufacturing, and after-sales support, providing efficient and intelligent solutions to clients worldwide. Its flagship products— TAI-Simple (1P single-axis) and TAI-Universal (2P single-axis)—have been widely adopted in utility-scale projects. The company is set to unveil its new flagship tracker system at the upcoming SNEC exhibition: AT–Spark 1P Multi-Slew Mechanical Linkage Single-Axis Independent Solar Tracking System. Featuring Antaisolar’s self-developed large-radius octagonal torque tube combined with dual spherical bearing architecture, it supports ultra-long arrays with large-span multi-string configurations. Combined with Antaisolar SmartTrail intelligent tracking control system—with four layers of extreme weather protection, it ensures optimal performance in challenging conditions such as high winds and snow. Through advanced algorithms that optimize solar irradiance tracking, AT-Spark significantly enhances energy yield and reduces the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), further solidifying Antaisolar’s position as the preferred solution provider for utility-scale PV power plants.

Looking ahead, Antaisolar remains its mission “Raise a Green World” and continues to position itself as an expert in digital intelligent PV mounting system solutions, Antaisolar will continue to write a new chapter of excellence and contribute long-lasting momentum to the global energy transition.

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As businesses seek more sustainable packaging solutions, APP Group is proud to collaborate with Continental Cup in launching GC120, a compostable, and recyclable cup line designed to meet growing global sustainability demands.

Data from Vivreau stated that consumer attitudes toward single-use plastics are shifting, with 50% of Americans feeling guilty when purchasing plastic water bottles. This sentiment is even stronger among younger consumers, with 61% of those aged 18 to 34 expressing concern over their plastic consumption. The launch of GC120 cups directly addresses this growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, offering businesses a PFAS-free, food-safe solution that aligns with both regulatory changes and consumer expectations.

Manufactured using APP Group’s Foopak Bio Natura, GC120 cups provide a PFAS-free, food-safe alternative to conventional plastic-lined cups, addressing both environmental concerns and regulatory requirements. The water-based barrier technology ensures these cups are compostable and recyclable, supporting a circular economy while maintaining high heat resistance and durability for foodservice applications.

“As sustainability standards evolve, businesses need packaging solutions that align with both regulatory changes and consumer expectations,” said Kin Keung Christopher Wong, SVP & Global Business Unit Head, Industrial White for APP. “With GC120, we’re delivering a high-performance, eco-friendly alternative that helps brands reduce their environmental footprint without sacrificing quality.”

The GC120 line is a key step in APP Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation, ensuring that food and beverage providers can transition away from traditional plastic-coated cups while maintaining product safety and performance. These cups are designed for businesses seeking practical, responsible alternatives that comply with industry regulations and support long-term sustainability goals.

GC120 was first introduced at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, where industry leaders recognized its potential to reshape foodservice packaging by offering a viable, plastic-free solution at scale.

About APP Group

APP is a leading pulp, paper, and forestry company based in Indonesia, supplying high-quality tissue, packaging, and paper to over 150 countries. With operations in Indonesia and China, we prioritize sustainability, ethical practices, and the well-being of our employees, society, and the environment. Our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030, aligned with ESG principles, guides our efforts in environmental protection, community support, biodiversity preservation, and carbon neutrality.

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HONG KONG, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656) was recently notified by the renowned British finance magazine, Global Banking and Finance Review, that it has received three awards: “ESG & Sustainability Awards – Best Sustainable Development Company Asia 2025”, “CSR Awards – Best CSR Company Asia 2025”, and “Brand of the Year Awards – Holding Group Brand of the Year Asia 2025”. These accolades underscore the market’s recognition of Fosun’s exceptional performance in ESG strategy, corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection, information disclosure, and stakeholder engagement.

Honoring Companies for Excellence in Business Performance and Sustainable Development

Global Banking and Finance Review highlighted that, after more than 30 years of development, Fosun has evolved into a global innovation-driven consumer group. As a global large-scale private enterprise, Fosun has pursued a core business-focused strategy, embraced innovation, and advanced its globalization efforts, leading to steady business growth. While enhancing its operations, Fosun has also strengthened its sustainable development management, actively fulfilling corporate social responsibility, improving ESG performance, and leveraging the resources and advantages of its global industrial ecosystem to contribute to a better world.

In recognition of these efforts, the magazine honored Fosun International with three prestigious awards in ESG and sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and branding. These accolades not only acknowledge the growth potential of Fosun’s core industries but also reaffirm the Company’s dedication to advancing ESG-driven sustainable development.

Fosun’s Sustainable Development Strategy: “Create IMPACT”

Looking back on the past, Fosun has always paid attention to the reform and development of the global policies in the field of sustainable development. It has established a comprehensive ESG management system, integrated ESG management requirements into business management over the years, actively responded to national and global strategies in relation to sustainable development, ensured information security, promoted technology innovation, implemented “dual carbon” goals, protected the rights and interests of employees to promote sustainable management and value creation.

Last year, Fosun formulated its sustainable development strategy: “Create IMPACT”, which outlines its six key long-term directions: I: Innovation-driven, M: Mindful Operation, P: People and Partner Oriented, A: Advanced Governance, C: Climate and Planet Positive and T: Transparency.

Advancing Global Sustainable Development with Outstanding ESG Performance

Fosun remains committed to its core businesses. By leveraging its increasingly sophisticated global business presence, it has operated responsibly across more than 35 countries and regions, actively contributing to public welfare and creating sustainable value worldwide. Fosun has long been dedicated to philanthropy projects in areas such as rural revitalization, healthcare, educational equity, community construction, culture and art, significantly expanding its impact across global communities and striving to build a more responsible, inclusive and sustainable future.

As a responsible global citizen, Fosun officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (“UN Global Compact”) in 2014. It fully supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and has deeply integrated these principles into its “Create IMPACT” sustainable development strategy and code of conduct. Over the past year, despite the global environmental, social and economic uncertainties, Fosun remained committed to sustainable development, diligently upholding its long-term commitments in key areas of sustainable development, and achieving good results. Fosun International maintained an MSCI ESG rating of AA, achieved an HSI ESG rating of AA-, ranked in the top 5% among global peers in latest S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), was included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2025, and was selected as the top 1% in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2025 (China Edition).

Fosun for Good: Giving Back to Society

In order to better promote the fulfillment and implementation of corporate social responsibility, Fosun Foundation was established in 2012. It has been making unremitting efforts in the fields of global emergency relief, rural revitalization, healthcare, youth entrepreneurship, education, community development and culture & art, etc. to create social value. Among these initiatives, the Rural Doctors Program has supported 25,000 rural doctors and benefited 3 million rural families since its launch in 2017. Moreover, the “Rural Doctors Program Empowering Rural Medical Services” was included in the “20 Cases of Private Sector’s Sustainable Development in China for 20 Years” Report of the UN Global Compact.

Fosun adheres to the innovation-driven strategy and actively facilitates its businesses to achieve innovative results so as to make greater contributions to society. Thanks to the long-term accumulated technology innovation capabilities, Fosun has continued to realize the “world’s first” and “China’s first” achievements. Henlius’ innovative drug, HANSIZHUANG (serplulimab injection), an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, was approved for marketing in the European Union in early 2025. This milestone makes it the first and only PD-1 innovative drug approved for the first-line treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in the European Union. As of the end of 2024, Fosun Pharma’s independently developed artesunate for injection had saved more than 80 million severe malaria patients worldwide, with more than 400 million doses supplied globally.

Regarding youth entrepreneurship and development, under the principle of “Innovation and People-oriented Development”, Fosun Foundation, in collaboration with Fidelidade and Portugal’s healthcare group Luz Saúde, launched the sustainable innovation project “Protechting Open Innovation Program” in early 2016. Since 2018, Protechting has incubated 40 pilot projects and led to 5 commercial collaborations. On 9 April 2025, the 7th Protechting Open Innovation Program took place in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, where the top four finalists were announced. In May 2025, these four teams visited Shanghai, Macau, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong for exchanges and roadshows, while also seeking potential business collaboration opportunities. Over the past seven years, Protechting has expanded from Portugal to Europe and now to China and beyond, becoming an international platform for technology innovation exchange that connects young people from different cultures and continents.

Looking ahead, Fosun remains dedicated to advancing its social responsibility through innovation and responsible global operations. Guided by its “Create IMPACT” sustainable development strategy, Fosun will intensify its efforts to build a more responsible, inclusive and sustainable future.

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