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<img alt="WK employees volunteering at the Sunshine School in Arkansas " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ae646ae6-ad67-41bd-b2da-8687b7973ca9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/KDickinson%20JStewart%20HGoad%20DHam%20SCrawford%20PSouza.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="960" loading="lazy" />BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 22, 2025 /CSRwire/ - In the spirit of giving back and carrying forward the legacy of our founder, <a href="https://www.wkkellogg.com/" target="_blank">WK Kellogg Co</a> is honoring National Volunteer Month by encouraging employees nationwide to give back to the communities they call home.
<img alt="WK employees packing snacks" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="263875ef-3b59-4c45-a165-29029b55dfe6" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_7075.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="960" loading="lazy" />From cleaning up roadways and packing snacks for children, to serving meals and sprucing up outdoor spaces, WK Kellogg Co employees are stepping up to make a difference. Throughout April, teams are volunteering their time and energy in a variety of hands-on activities that reflect the company’s commitment to community service.
<img alt="WK employees serving lunch at the Salvation Army " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d7ea6776-670f-4169-9889-aecaf8734cbb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/TCorley%20PMehall%20KBurger%20MBellingham%202.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="960" loading="lazy" />“Giving back is part of who we are,” said Stacy Flathau, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at WK Kellogg Co. “We’re proud to see so many of our employees coming together to support their local communities. It’s one of the many ways we carry forward the legacy of our founder, W.K. Kellogg, who believed in nourishing families and communities through meaningful action.”
<img alt="WK employees sorting good at Community Action Agency " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ca8b0a2f-dc4f-45ad-878c-ce2f86be4f28" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_7229.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="960" loading="lazy" />Employees are participating in volunteer activities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, partnering with local organizations to serve those in need. In Battle Creek, where the company is headquartered, employees are supporting efforts at Sunlight Gardens, the Salvation Army, South Michigan Food Bank and Community Action Agency.
<img alt="WK employees cleaning up the highway " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d57ca845-0eb1-4853-ad7b-eb7684da5916" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/04162025_WK%20Kellogg_IMG_7274.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="960" loading="lazy" />Last year, during the month of April, 446 WK Kellogg Co employees contributed more than 1,000 volunteer hours to over 130 organizations—and this year, that impact continues to grow.

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ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Froot Loops®, Kashi®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran®, and Bear Naked®. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger® and Toucan Sam®, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. Through our sustainable business strategy – Feeding Happiness™ – we aim to build healthier and happier futures for families, kids and communities. We are making a positive impact, while creating foods that bring joy and nourishment to consumers. For more information about WK Kellogg Co and Feeding Happiness, visit <a href="https://www.wkkellogg.com/our-impact" target="_blank">wkkelloggco.com</a>.

WK Kellogg Co Volunteers Dig In To Give Back During National Volunteer Month

<img alt="Bliss Buter-Thompson, Head of Packaging at Logitech" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="68256673-7bb6-4e67-974c-ca88f88c7af9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Bliss-Buter-Thompson_Logitech_041125_1.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="570" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.logitech.com/blog/2025/04/01/the-face-behind-logitechs-sustainable-packaging-revolution/" target="_blank">Logitech Blog</a>

Contrary to popular belief, packaging isn’t all just paper and plastic.

There’s an entire world of R&amp;D hidden behind the little cardboard boxes at your local Best Buy and the ones that Amazon leaves at your front door.

Bliss Buter-Thompson, Head of Packaging at Logitech, and her team design, develop, and test every single one.
<img alt="A group of Logitech products in their packages" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="52eeab30-1892-4a73-becb-32bae220ca89" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sustainable-Packaging_Logitech_041125_2.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="342" loading="lazy" />The Journey to Logitech

After earning a degree in illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and working a variety of packaging roles at smaller companies, today, Bliss is Logitech’s Head of Packaging.

The company’s Silicon Valley Headquarters is a world away from her hometown Marshfield, Massachusetts, but the artistic sensibilities and problem-solving attitude Buter-Thompson developed during her youth are as impactful as ever.
<img alt="&quot;Packaging Material Development&quot; with images of Logitech headphones in their paper-based packaging" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ae8224b6-41f2-4324-ba1c-894ef9a8fbfe" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sustainable-Packaging_Logitech_041125_3.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="417" loading="lazy" />“Some of the first packages I had out on the shelves were the most memorable to me; being able to get them approved by clients, go into production, and see them on store shelves is always very cool,” Bliss reminisces. “My favorites, though, are the ones where we’re solving a complex issue—like sustainable design or durability in packaging design.”

Buter-Thompson began her career with the company as a Lead Structural Designer, working alongside engineers on the structural design of the Logitech packaging in California and Taiwan.

She continued her progression as a manager leading the company’s Silicon Valley packaging design team, eventually stepping into her current role as Head of Packaging. Her latest evolution came within the past several years, when Logitech—and the packaging industry at large—began to place a much greater emphasis on driving sustainable packaging design.
<img alt="Paper hang tag on Logitech product" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cdda0d25-7f5a-4956-979a-55d5f7f0821b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sustainable-Packaging_Logitech_041125_4.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="262" loading="lazy" />BEYOND THE BOX

“With packaging, our primary focus is to protect the product, but we also need to provide the ideal customer experience,” Buter-Thompson explains. “We’re the first touchpoint our users have with the brand and the product—and there are so many things, from graphics to structure, that we need to make sure we’re accounting for.”

“On the shelf, we need to differentiate ourselves; inside of the package, we need to make sure products safely get to where they need to be without any damage,” she adds.

Lately, much of the team’s efforts have been in increasing recyclable and renewable materials in packaging, encouraging clear communication of materials used, sharing sustainability findings externally, and generally minimizing environmental impact.
<img alt="Logitech packaging material" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="eb96e3be-43b4-4067-9033-eeb91d7cb2ee" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sustainable-Packaging_Logitech_041125_5.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="512" loading="lazy" />THE PUSH TOWARDS ELIMINATING SINGLE USE PLASTIC 

“Over the past five years, we’ve really focused on the idea of reducing the use of single-use plastic,” says Wesley Wang, Senior Manager of Asia Packaging Design. “It’s a really hot topic in the packaging industry, and it’s something we are constantly building towards.”

At Logitech, plastic hang tags designed to allow boxes to reside on retail shelves have been replaced by paper ones; plastic seals have also given way to paper labels; polypropylene laminate, a popular thermoplastic that receives widespread use in the shipping and packaging industry, has been replaced by a more sustainable and water-based aqueous coating, a decision which has saved Logitech countless square meters of plastic lamination in one year.

Furthermore, Logitech uses responsibly-sourced, FSC™-certified paper packaging in 19% of its products, with 73% of new product launches utilizing this paper alternative to single-use plastic packaging. For more information on this topic, please explore Logitech’s 2024 Sustainability Impact Report.

Simply put, the company’s single-use plastic initiative can be boiled down to either removing plastic packaging elements entirely or, when necessary, replacing them with paper. This comes at a time when the global shipping and manufacturing industry produces hundreds of metric tons of plastic per year—and environmental stewardship is more important than ever.

In practice, though, removing plastic from packaging can be complex—and has required incredible levels of innovation by several Logitech packaging experts.
<img alt="Keyboard packaging" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2ac3a873-1364-4283-96ea-c4ef5124d98c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sustainable-Packaging_Logitech_041125_6.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="422" loading="lazy" />To address these issues, new material innovations are developed within Logitech’s packaging department.

In order to prevent dusting, scuffing, scratching, or other damage that may occur during shipping or on shelves, the company has developed a pulp paper alternative to thin plastic bags that serves the same protective function but offers additional benefits. This material, obtained by chemically or mechanically separating fibers from recycled wood, paper, and other elements, supports post-processing techniques such as debossing and printing company logos and patterns. It can even be transformed into bubble paper for cushioning, reducing the number of components needed and enhancing the user experience. Additionally, end consumers can retain and reuse it.

“When you first see and touch it, it feels just like cotton fabric—soft, comfortable, and textured. But it’s actually made of wooden fibers,” Wang says proudly during an interview as he holds up his team’s latest exploration. “100% physically recyclable and repulpable where recycling facilities are located!”

Another use for the pulp material is in molded hangtabs. More rigid than paper hangtabs, molded pulp hangtabs are patented by Logitech and serve to replace the plastic hang tabs used in retail displays. While the molded pulp tags are Logitech’s intellectual property, the company has shared much of its guidelines, work, and research—including the hangtabs themselves—with external stakeholders for use throughout the shipping and manufacturing industry.

This has cemented Logitech as a leader in packaging and helped spread important sustainability knowledge throughout the industry.

“We’ve given companies access to our pulp hangtabs and paper technology, which has positively affected sustainable packaging design even outside of Logitech,” explains Wang.

Just this week, the company made even further strides by eliminating single-use plastic and plastic clamshell packaging from its affordably-priced, hallmark mice categories. With the transition now nearly complete, the magnitude of this initiative is estimated to remove 660 tons of plastic and reduce 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the air, equivalent to eliminating over 37 million single-use plastic water bottles annually. The global transition to paper packaging across tens of millions of products continues across various retailers, with expected completion dates by the end of 2025.

“In addition to packaging, my role right now is looking to amplify sustainable solutions within the design organization,” Buter-Thompson explains. “I’m leading a task force along with some other folks around the company, and we’re working directly with the sustainability and engineering teams to create some very exciting collaborative projects.”
<img alt="Bliss Buter-Thompson standing outside near a waterfall" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c4d592b4-ee01-4b00-af34-f2bd6c24febe" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sustainable-Packaging_Logitech_041125_7.png" class="align-center" width="465" height="628" loading="lazy" />A Leader for a Sustainable Future

The inland portion of Marshfield is less a town and more a series of small communities stitched together by road and river. Here, vast wooded areas isolate smaller groups of buildings—the Whiton Woods, Feinberg Bogs, and Sprague Forest dominate the landscape with thick canopies of Red Maple and White Pine.

Somewhere, nestled in the trees and far from the commercial bustle of Marshfield’s coastal tourist community, is Bliss’s childhood home.

“I didn’t really have a neighborhood, so I had no choice but to love nature!” Bliss says today. “I would sit outside and draw the trees since I lived in central Marshfield, where it’s mostly forested.”

A quiet respect for the earth developed during this time, which—along with her years of experience in sustainable packaging—quickly developed into a passion that she puts into her work every day at Logitech.

“I’m not a packaging designer, industrial designer, illustrator, or painter,” Bliss says, before adding jokingly, “I’m a jack of all trades that’s not necessarily an expert at a single skill, but I know enough to be dangerous—or naive!”

Over time, though, she’s developed an expansive expertise over several key aspects of the packaging industry and is now bringing that knowledge together, leading Logitech towards a much more sustainable future in the process.

“Sustainability has always been important to me, and now that I’m working in it, it’s been really fulfilling to be providing knowledge and expertise to help make a real impact,“ she says. “It truly has a role in every function, in every part of how you design, and I believe packaging is the entryway to that—the Trojan horse.”

1. “Sustainability — Designing a Positive Future | Logitech,” n.d. <a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/sustainability.html" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.logitech.com/en-us/sustainability.html</a>. 2. “Visual Feature | Beat Plastic Pollution,” March 1, 2022, <a href="https://www.unep.org/interactives/beat-plastic-pollution/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.unep.org/interactives/beat-plastic-pollution/</a>.

The Face Behind Logitech’s Sustainable Packaging Revolution

<img alt="Baker Tilly Imprints 2024 Impact Report" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d1fe2df-3ef9-461f-89bd-db132cd6e4dc" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Impact-Report_BAKER-TILLY_041825.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="640" loading="lazy" />Never underestimate the power of stepping forward. In 2024, as a united team, we leaned into our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, igniting a spark of innovation, dedication and commitment to progress that propelled us in ways we never imagined. Never willing to settle, we know that improving and creating greater change only comes with taking the next step. 

The <a href="https://www.bakertilly.com/page/beyond-tomorrow-esg?utm_source=3BL&amp;utm_medium=Media+Insight&amp;utm_campaign=PR-Baker+Tilly+releases+2024+Impact+Report">2024 Impact Report</a> gives an inside look at the work and achievements that positively impacted our clients, communities and the planet. Here's a snapshot of what Baker Tilly accomplished: 

<ul><li>Staying in shape: Our team members stay in top shape and are ready for anything our clients need. Last year, they spent over 7,100 hours on required monthly training, with real-life scenarios, to ensure their innovation practices were sharp and ready.   </li>
	<li>Hit play: Our curated courses for team members continued to help them grow and gain professional insight into topics ranging from inclusion concepts to environmental, sustainability and governance issues.</li>
	<li>The gift of giving: In 2024, our stewardship dedication was a shining star, with record-breaking participation in our annual Baker Tilly Wishes giving program, perfectly reflecting the shared value of making a difference in our communities.</li>
	<li>We love records: As we strive to become more environmentally sustainable, we emphasized data collection across our firm in 2024, including in real estate, utilities, travel, finances, purchasing, policies, risk and our overall business strategy.</li>
	<li>Best of the best: For the first time, we received a spot on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Women – an achievement that highlighted our dedication to creating a truly supportive and inclusive environment where women can thrive.</li>
	<li>We belong: In 2024, we continued to focus on making our practices transformational and rooted in belonging.   </li>
</ul>Ready to see how we are making a difference? We invite you to read our <a href="https://www.bakertilly.com/page/beyond-tomorrow-esg?utm_source=3BL&amp;utm_medium=Media+Insight&amp;utm_campaign=PR-Baker+Tilly+releases+2024+Impact+Report">2024 Impact report</a> to learn how our commitment to our people, clients and communities was put into action.

Baker Tilly Releases 2024 Impact Report  

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Engineering graduates Nompilo Zulu and Sinethemba Mthembu, from Johannesburg, South Africa, have not only forged their own paths in the field but have also inspired those around them. Here’s what they have to say about teamwork and innovation:

Q: What idea has had the most profound impact on your career path?

Nompilo Zulu: Knowing that my younger sister looks up to me as a woman in the engineering field has motivated me to strive for excellence, excel in everything I do, and serve as a positive role model for her.

Q: How is your team innovating?

Nompilo Zulu: My team is innovating by working on an optimized tool aimed at aiding us and our customers in selecting renewable energy sources that power our <a aria-label="Accelera™ by Cummins electrolyzers - open in a new tab" href="https://www.accelerazero.com/electrolyzers" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Accelera™ by Cummins electrolyzers</a> for smoother operations.

Q: How does this work contribute to more sustainable energy solutions?

Sinethemba Mthembu: <a href="https://www.cummins.com/technology/future-of-energy-video-series" target="_blank">Green hydrogen</a>, which is produced by these electrolyzers utilizing renewable energy, serves as a versatile energy carrier, enabling energy storage, industrial decarbonization and powering different industrial applications through the use of <a aria-label="fuel cells - open in a new tab" href="https://www.accelerazero.com/fuel-cells" rel="noopener" target="_blank">fuel cells</a>. Our team's work helps our customers make use of this technology and reduce carbon emissions.

Q: What have you learned from being part of your team?

Nompilo Zulu:The importance of effective communication. I realized that addressing issues or raising concerns promptly leads to quicker resolutions and smoother operations.

Sinethemba Mthembu: Being part of this team has shown me that our diverse backgrounds and ages give us the opportunity to grow and learn from one another. Each person's unique experience and perspective enriches our understanding. Moreover, working toward a shared goal unites us in how we collaborate.

Q: What is the greatest wealth in your life?

Sinethemba Mthembu: I have learned that time is my greatest asset in life. It is what I use to gain experiences, reach my goals, and build relationships. With time, I can keep growing, innovating, and learning new things. It’s not about how much time we have but how we make the most of it — to achieve our dreams and leave a lasting impact.
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Young Engineers Inspire Their Siblings in South Africa

<img alt="Net Zero USA 2025 poster" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e795165f-42c4-4d9f-ba30-9c00af325ad2" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Net-Zero-USA-2025_Reuters-Events_041525.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="627" loading="lazy" />April 16, 2025 /CSRwire/ - <a href="https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/net-zero-usa/?utm_source=3BL+newsletter&amp;utm_medium=Email" target="_blank">Reuters Events: Net Zero USA 2025 </a>(May 6-7, San Diego) is built to be the West Coast meeting point for you and 200 senior sustainability leaders to have candid discussions, forge new partnerships and create a community that will help you and your company in its quest to decarbonize operations and de-risk the business from future climate impacts. 
3BL Members can attend with an exclusive discount code. <a href="https://events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-business/net-zero-usa/register" target="_blank">Register</a> and use the code NZ3BL100 to save $100 on your pass. 
This year’s agenda focuses on giving leaders the opportunity to have candid discussions on scope 3, supplier engagement, demonstrating the profitability of sustainable business and building an engaged sustainability culture.  
This is a must-attend event for those working to decarbonize their business through real relationships and human connections. Speakers joining in May: 

<ul><li>Jeff Fyre, Chief Sustainability Officer, Kontoor Brands</li>
	<li>Erin Augustine, Co-lead Global Sustainability and VP Sustainability Operations and Supply Chain, Oatly</li>
	<li>Sara Neff, General Manager – Sustainability, Microsoft</li>
	<li>Hugh Welsh, President – North America, DSM Firmenich</li>
	<li>Holly McHugh, VP Sustainability and Social Impact, Mejuri</li>
	<li>Jenna Stauffer, Climate Strategy Lead, Google</li>
	<li>Katina Boutis, Director of Sustainability, Everlane</li>
	<li>Laura Sweitzer, Director of Sustainability and Strategic Sourcing, TCHO</li>
	<li>Kristen Spalding, VP Investor Network, Ceres</li>
	<li>Shea Jameel, Senior Director – Head of Sustainability, Marsh McLennan</li>
	<li>Virginia Li, Executive Director - Sustainability and ESG, Nexteer</li>
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Ancestry, the global leader in family history, today published its 2024 Impact Report. The report demonstrates how Ancestry is focused on enhancing its products and leveraging its resources to create a positive impact on people, communities and our planet.

“From reducing our carbon emissions to expanding our global reach through innovation and meaningful community partnerships, our 2024 Impact Report highlights Ancestry’s continued commitment to preserving the past and shaping a brighter future,” said Howard Hochhauser, President &amp; CEO at Ancestry. “We are proud of the progress we’ve made and we remain focused on the work ahead to create more connected, resilient communities that will thrive for generations to come.”

The 2024 Impact Report highlights Ancestry’s progress toward preserving the past and helping build a better future. In 2024, Ancestry:

<ul><li>Reduced carbon emissions by 8% across its scope 1, 2, and largest scope 3 contributors.</li>
	<li>Added 24 new DNA ancestral regions and 63 ethnic groups to AncestryDNA to serve more customers globally.</li>
	<li>Made available for free 1.1M culturally significant records at risk of being forgotten as part of the company’s $3M pledge through 2025, including new Japanese Incarceration records and the Articles of Enslavement collection.</li>
	<li>Provided 13M+ students access to historical records through AncestryClassroom at no cost, surpassing the 2025 target.</li>
</ul>To read the full report, view Ancestry’s SASB metrics and UN Sustainable Development Goals, and learn more about the key initiatives within each impact area, visit <a href="https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/annual-impact-report" target="_blank">https://www.ancestry.com/corporate/annual-impact-report</a>.

About Ancestry 
Ancestry, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3 million subscribers and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families. 

Media Contact: <a href="mailto:mediarelations@ancestry.com" target="_blank">mediarelations@ancestry.com</a>

Ancestry Publishes 2024 Annual Impact Report, Highlighting Corporate Commitments & Progress

<img alt="different Whirlpool Corporation related items" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5c8ccbf2-ebaa-4d3d-9a49-09ce418925af" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Most-Innovative-Companies_Whirlpool_041625.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="750" loading="lazy" />For the third year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of "America's Most Innovative Companies 2025" by Fortune, recognizing its continued leadership in pioneering home appliance solutions that improve life at home. The prestigious list honors companies demonstrating outstanding innovation across product development, business processes, and corporate culture.

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“It is an incredible honor to once again be recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies,” said Roberto Campos, executive vice president of Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Product Organization and Strategic Sourcing. “For more than a century, Whirlpool Corporation has been at the forefront of innovation in home appliances, finding new ways to improve life at home by making it simpler and more enjoyable to cook, clean and care for the people who matter most.”
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Whirlpool Corp.’s dedication to innovation is reflected in its groundbreaking product advancements. This includes the introduction of JennAir Induction Downdraft Cooktop technology to the North American market. This cooktop allows you to remove kitchen air cooking vapors and odors with powerful extraction that works 5x faster than steam can rise, helping to maintain a pleasant kitchen environment. The cooktop’s slim profile liberates any space from bulky hoods and cabinet constraints, making even floating islands a reality.

The Maytag PetPro Front Load Laundry System is specifically designed to conquer pet hair, and is now available in front load and top load configurations. In the washer, the Pet Pro Option, which can be used on any wash cycle, unleashes additional water, a dedicated filter and a deep rinse to lift and remove pet hair. The Maytag Pet Pro dryer traps and removes loads of pet hair from clothes in the lint trap with the Pet Pro option.

Other recent innovations include KitchenAid Smart Double Wall Oven with Assisted Cook Cycles, InSinkErator MultiGrind Technology, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/2024/10/04/inside-whirlpools-commitment-to-innovate-towards-increased-independence-for-everyone/" target="_blank">Spin&amp;Load Dishwasher Rack</a> and <a href="https://whirlpoolpro.com/kbis-2025" target="_blank">many more</a>.

The ranking is based on a unique methodology that combines employee and expert surveys with patent data and a review by Fortune’s expert advisory board. A survey of 40,000 US employees and 2,500 experts was conducted to gather feedback in three main areas: product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture. Fortune then used a Patent Asset Index and further analysis to finalize the list. This ranking recognizes only the top 300 companies out of the thousands that are analyzed.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at <a href="http://whirlpoolcorp.com/" target="_blank">WhirlpoolCorp.com</a>.

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Adun Fashogbon, a Technical Controls Specialist at <a href="https://www.cummins.com/generators/power-integration-center" target="_blank">Cummins’ Power Integration Center </a>in Minnesota, shares her excitement for the future and the importance of gratitude:

Q: If you had a twin, what important advice could you give them?

Adun Fashogbon: First, try everything once, right? You never know what’s out there, and you won’t know whether you like something or not until you explore it. Keep an open mind.

I’d also tell them to make sure they do something every day that sparks joy — because that’s what life is about. It’s about living joyfully and finding those moments that light you up.

And finally, practice gratitude. It might seem like the smallest virtue, but it’s one of the most powerful. It’s simple, but it can make all the difference.
<img alt="utility workers climb a tower" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7de16d64-3123-494e-9084-c88a683d51fc" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Power-Integration_Cummins_040425-3.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="720" loading="lazy" />Q: How is your team shaping the future of our industry?

Adun Fashogbon: I work for the Power Integration Center, a microgrid testing facility located in Fridley, Minnesota. Cummins has built a strong reputation over the past hundred years manufacturing engines and power-generating systems.

With the industry move towards cleaner sources of power and energy, it becomes imperative for us to best understand how all of these new assets and technologies work together. It's not just something that we, as a company, want to understand — it’s something the entire industry is looking to better comprehend.

That’s where the Power Integration Center comes in. It’s a place where you can easily test the mix of all these new assets — solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyzers and battery energy storage systems — and see how they seamlessly work together as one system, because that’s the future. Q: What sets a great team apart?

Adun Fashogbon: I’m fortunate to be part of a great team, and the first thing that comes to mind is strong leadership. A team is only as good as the captain steering the ship, right? The clarity and vision that leadership provides give the team the strength and motivation to keep moving forward. Another key factor is collaboration.

Q: What makes you most excited about the future?

Adun Fashogbon: What excites me most about the future is the unknown — the possibilities we haven’t even imagined yet.

When I think back a few generations, I’m sure my great-grandmother would have been amazed by the technological advances of her time. But just imagine how blown away she would be by the world we live in today. I know the future will be even better than it is now. That’s what excites me.

I hope I’m here 50 years from now to see how the world has evolved. Working at Cummins and contributing to the work we do here makes me proud to be part of shaping that future.

Opened in 2022, the Cummins Power Integration Center (PIC) is a 20,000 sq ft microgrid lab in Minnesota, where technicians and engineers collaborate to design, configure, test and validate advanced microgrid power systems. <a aria-label="Click here for a virtual tour or find out more about - open in a new tab" href="https://cummins.hubs.vidyard.com/watch/n1U8w3HwRjnK92DarmtC6x?chapter=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a virtual tour or find out more about <a href="https://www.cummins.com/news/2024/02/20/take-depth-exploration-cummins-state-art-microgrid-testing-facility" target="_blank">the four main components of the PIC</a>.

Adun Fashogbon, a Technical Controls Specialist at Cummins’ Power Integration Center in Minnesota, shares her excitement for the future and the importance of gratitude.

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