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In 2024, <a href="https://eco-act.org/" target="_blank">Environmental Community Action, Inc. (ECO-Action)</a> received a two-year<a href="https://www.drawdownga.org/grants-announced/?page=1&amp;category=58" target="_blank"> Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grant</a> to engage community members from low-income, previously disinvested communities in Atlanta to access and participate in climate mitigation strategies to reduce energy burdens, optimize food waste diversion strategies and enhance their quality of life with ecological awareness, education and benefits.&nbsp;

Over the past two years, the grant has enabled ECO-Action to collaborate with residents and leaders in Peoplestown (South Atlanta), Intrenchment Creek (Southeast Atlanta) and Proctor Creek (Northwest Atlanta) to offer monthly community-wide training on issues where climate change and health intersect.
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They've partnered with community garden leaders to collect food scraps and establish free neighborhood-based composting programs in multiple neighborhoods across Atlanta. They've trained young adults and other community members on weatherization techniques to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy burdens in aging housing stock, and they've educated residents on issues and vulnerabilities at the intersection of climate and environmental justice.

Through monthly gatherings in their own communities, ECO-Action is empowering Atlanta residents to recognize issues and take action. Some of the activities residents have engaged in include planting trees where urban deforestation has occurred, reducing food waste sent to area landfills, and gaining insight into mitigating heat island effects.

A multigenerational approach has been successful for the ECO-Action team as they've trained young adults from the local communities to weatherize the homes of seniors and others in the community that they might not otherwise interact with. They're not just sharing knowledge and improved thermal comfort; they're forging lasting relationships.
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The ECO-Action staff and volunteers recently took funders on a tour of multiple locations in their targeted neighborhoods, exemplifying the grant in action. Some examples included:

Grove Park Community Gardens - This garden included raised beds and fruit trees maintained by community members. The site is equipped with a shed, gardening tools and a central compost collection area where residents can take their food scraps. They’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing feedstock for compost that is processed locally at Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture. Finished compost is provided back to the community garden and to highly engaged residents who regularly contribute their kitchen scraps.

Parather-Williams Home in Collier Heights - Ms. Catherine Parather-Williams is a member of the ECO-Action Weatherization Team, and she participates in the household composting program. She has also been the recipient of some weatherization work at her own home. Weatherization interns demonstrated the weatherization upgrades that were made there, sealing cracks and ductwork, installing new dryer vents, replacing filters, and adding insulation.

When asked if she noticed a difference, Ms. Parather-Williams said, “I sleep a lot better at night, it’s more comfortable.” The compost she receives from ECO-Action is used in her front porch container garden where she grows peppers, collards, tomatoes, okra, and herbs.

Rick McDevitt Youth Center in Peoplestown - This is the hub for composting efforts in the neighborhoods of the Intrenchment Creek Watershed, and a portion of the grant was used to make weatherization upgrades to the Center.

The funders had a chance to hear from Donna Stephens, program manager for the Proctor Creek neighborhoods. Ms. Stephens reported that the Proctor Creek team continues to run educational sessions on composting, as well as supporting a cohort of youth ambassadors to recruit community members to participate in the weatherization and composting programs. Between March and August of 2025, neighbors in the Proctor Creek Watershed collected roughly 1,500 lbs of compostable materials.
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George Epps, program manager for the Drawdown Georgia efforts in the Peoplestown and Intrenchment Creek neighborhoods also reported great success with the program. Mr. Epps is responsible for picking-up the food scraps at a central point, delivering them to Truly Living Well, and redistributing the collection buckets. Between March and August, Intrenchment Creek residents collected roughly 4,500 lbs of compostable materials, thereby diverting them from landfill, and helping avert the associated methane emissions.&nbsp;

Neighbors in the Intrenchment Creek community are also focused on developing intergenerational learning via spring and fall break workshops on weatherization, composting, and urban gardening. The community has also partnered with Pike Nurseries and Trees Atlanta to plant fruit trees in the Peoplestown and the Intrenchment Creek watershed to help address heat island effects from previous urban deforestation.&nbsp;
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The weatherization interns presented on their ongoing work after the tour. They participated in training at <a href="http://www.southface.org" target="_blank">Southface Institute</a>, learning how to patch and apply mastic and foam to seal gaps, and how to safely construct scaffolding in attics to support insulation work. The Rick McDevitt Youth Center, Little Five Points Community Center, and 12 residents’ homes received a variety of weatherization improvements during the summer.

About the Funders:&nbsp;

ECO-Action’s 2024-25 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions &amp; Equity Grant was supported by a funding cohort that included Atticus Fund, the R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation and its Dobbs Fund, Ghanta Family Foundation, The Ray C. Anderson Foundation, Reilly Family Fund, Tull Charitable Foundation and The Wilbur &amp; Hilda Glenn Family Foundation.

About ECO-Action:

Environmental Community Action, Inc. (ECO-Action) helps communities organize to confront environmental health threats, and to strengthen &amp; facilitate participation of communities in preventing and resolving such threats. ECO-Action serves the general population, with special focus on assisting residents of vulnerable communities – most often rural residents, people with limited formal education, those with few resources, women, and people of color. &nbsp;ECO-Action’s work is based on the intersection of three things – threats to human health, environmental degradation and social injustice.

ECO-Action Is Reducing Energy Burdens and Optimizing Food Waste Diversion in Atlanta

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By Jason Hartke, Ph.D.

With over a decade of experience in the smart buildings industry, Kashif Mughees, who leads commercial and partnerships at <a href="https://www.wellstat.io/" target="_blank">WellStat</a>, has built a career on turning complex energy and environmental challenges into opportunities for organizations to embrace solutions that yield powerful economic benefits. An engineer by training, Kashif’s work stands at the intersection of technology, data and human impact, partnering with leaders from across the public and private sectors to apply innovative solutions that advance energy security, environmental performance and healthier indoor spaces.

At its core, WellStat is helping reshape what it means to manage building performance, leveraging intelligent energy solutions and building analytics to help businesses achieve healthier, smarter and more sustainable spaces. The company’s approach combines industry knowledge with real-time insights and IoT analytics, improving operational performance while helping organizations optimize for health.

Kashif has been at the heart of this work, driven by a passion for sustainable energy management, cross-sector collaboration, and data-driven innovation. We sat down with him to learn more about the work WellStat is leading and how the company is addressing today’s most pressing challenges and empowering market leaders to champion health, sustainability, and long-term business resilience.
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Q: How do you see the relationship between energy efficiency and indoor air quality evolving and what kind of synergies should the industry be driving to advance both? 
For too long, energy efficiency and indoor air quality have been treated as trade-offs: save energy or improve comfort. Today, we have the tools and intelligence to achieve both.

In my experience, fine-tuning building systems through real-time insights can reduce waste and maintain healthy air at the same time. For example, in one project, simply adjusting HVAC start times cut energy use without affecting comfort. In another, tracking indoor air quality helped uncover efficiencies that, once fixed, improved both ventilation and performance. Demand Control Ventilation is a great example of this synergy in action, using live occupancy and air quality data to optimize airflow, reduce energy consumption, and maintain healthier environments.

It’s important to stop treating health and efficiency as separate goals and start measuring how they work together to improve overall building performance.
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Q: From your perspective, what is the business case for investing in buildings that prioritize health, well-being and sustainability? How do you communicate that to organizations you work with? 
The value is clear. Healthier buildings are higher performing assets. They attract and retain talent, reduce operational risk and strengthen long-term value.

I often say, if you can measure it, you can prove it, and if you can prove it, you can scale it. That is where data comes in. When leaders see tangible results such as improved air quality, reduced energy costs and greater occupant satisfaction, the conversation shifts from compliance to commercial advantage.

Even in residential developments, we are seeing growing interest in WELL-aligned design and monitoring. Healthier air, balanced humidity and thermal comfort reduce risks associated with damp and mould, while improving overall indoor quality and occupant well-being. These improvements do not just make homes healthier; they protect asset value, reduce maintenance costs and strengthen community trust.

Ultimately, prioritizing health delivers value for occupants while supporting long-term financial performance.

Q: Many organizations face difficulties in implementing these building strategies, such as cost constraints or new technology adoption. What are some of the biggest challenges you see in the field today and how are you working with stakeholders to overcome them? 
The challenge is usually not the technology. It’s getting different teams aligned. Facilities, sustainability and finance teams often have different success metrics. Our job is to connect those dots through shared outcomes.

We typically start small with a pilot project that proves measurable impact. Once the data speaks for itself, adoption accelerates across the portfolio. For example, demonstrating how small operational changes can lead to both lower energy costs and better IAQ helps shift the mindset from “new cost” to “new value.”

By focusing on visibility, evidence and shared success metrics, we help organisations move from good intentions to scalable results.

Q: As the demand for healthy buildings continues to grow, how is WellStat helping demonstrate the value proposition and where do you see the strongest market drivers helping build momentum? 
WellStat is helping organisations quantify what matters most, the measurable link between healthier spaces, operational performance and financial outcomes.

Our analytics platform captures real-time data on air quality, energy and environmental performance, turning it into clear, actionable insights. That enables leaders to demonstrate, not just declare, that their spaces are healthier and more efficient.

Momentum is building across sectors:

• Corporate real estate leaders are investing to attract and retain talent. 
• Developers and owners see WELL as a differentiator in competitive markets. 
• Investors are demanding transparency and data-backed proof of impact.

We are moving into an era where sustainability, health and performance are one conversation, and the organisations that understand that will lead the market.

View original content <a href="https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/iwbi-signature-interview-series-leveraging-analytics-to-propel-healthy-building-practices/" target="_blank">here</a>.

IWBI Signature Interview Series: Leveraging Analytics to Propel Healthy Building Practices

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<a href="https://www.path.org/" target="_blank">PATH</a> has launched a groundbreaking initiative to address the rising burden of hemoglobinopathies—particularly Thalassemia—in India, with the support of a grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMS Foundation). The program aims to strengthen local health systems and expand access to early screening, diagnosis, and treatment in high-prevalence areas.

India accounts for <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37947120/#:~:text=The%20thalassemic%20burden%20in%20India,the%20global%20%CE%B2%2Dthalassemia%20burden" target="_blank">nearly 25%</a> of the global β-thalassemia burden, with an estimated 10,000–15,000 children born each year with Thalassemia Major. Despite this, access to quality care remains limited, and treatment pathways are often fragmented.

This initiative marks among the BMS Foundation’s first grants in India to increase access to screening and build capacity to tackle the life-threatening burden of hemoglobinopathies.

The program will be implemented in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on:

Strengthening screening and prevention: Focusing on high-prevalence districts and prioritizing key population groups such as pregnant women, newborns, and families with known genetic risk factors.

Capacity-building and training: Equipping frontline health workers to deliver timely, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care.

Coordinated care systems: Ensuring linkage to management services, including safe blood transfusion services, iron chelation therapy, and bone marrow transplant facilities, where appropriate.

Strengthening the Centre for Competence (CoC): Enhancing the ambit of existing CoCs for Sickle Cell Disease established by the Government of India under NSCAEM to serve as hubs of excellence for Thalassemia care.

Policy integration and innovation: Supporting alignment of national and state-level actions on integrated Thalassemia management with global guidelines and local realities to inform future efforts to scale up integrated interventions.

“This project is expected to directly impact the population across the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh,” said Neeraj Jain, Country Director, India, PATH. “The project’s goal is to impact over 1.8 million pregnant women, newborns, and families of affected individuals, who will receive integrated screening services during the project period. Enhanced capacity of health care providers and access to better treatment will help improve the quality of life for all individuals diagnosed with Thalassemia.”

Catharine Grimes, President of the BMS Foundation, added, “The BMS Foundation is proud to work with PATH on these critical efforts to close gaps in Thalassemia care in India. Across our global work to address pediatric blood disorders, we are committed to removing barriers and strengthening sustainable systems of care. By implementing evidence-based strategies tailored to local community needs, we aim to deliver a scalable, lasting impact.”

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Awards Grant to PATH to Improve Care for Inherited Blood Disorders in India

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MCKINNEY, Texas, October 17, 2025&nbsp;/CSRwire/ - Community Garden Kitchen, a nonprofit founded to combat food insecurity in Collin County, is celebrating a major sustainability milestone with a new 34-kilowatt solar array and 20 kWh battery storage system, courtesy of a $118,000 grant from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club®.

The solar array will support 65% of the restaurant’s energy needs, while the battery storage will maintain food production during weather emergencies or grid disruptions, allowing the nonprofit to remain operational. Energy savings from the sustainability grant are equivalent to serving more than 9,350 additional meals annually, or 180 additional dinners per week.
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In 2014, Community Garden Kitchen launched with the vision of a restaurant-style kitchen where guests can dine with dignity in a friendly environment. In 2022, a permanent home for the nonprofit was opened in McKinney, where the restaurant operates Monday through Thursday evenings with over 900 volunteers. Community Garden Kitchen is the only facility in Collin County open for dinner to meet the needs of those experiencing food insecurity. Last year alone, the kitchen served more than 40,000 free meals.

“We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and $118,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club,” said Angela Poen, president, Community Garden Kitchen. “The energy savings from the solar array and battery storage will empower us to further our mission of serving nutritious meals and providing a safe space for our community.”

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Community Garden Kitchen to reduce their environmental footprint and, at the same time, help expand their capacity to serve nutritious meals for those in need,” said Andrea Ortega-Toledano, senior director of sustainability, Green Mountain Energy. “By empowering our community with the principles of sustainability, we can ensure future generations remain committed to nurturing our planet.”

Green Mountain Energy’s mission is to inspire hope and motivate action through the use of clean energy, and to advance sustainable communities through Sun Club. Since its founding in 2002, Sun Club has donated more than $15 million for 174 projects across Texas and the Northeast. Green Mountain Energy invites its customers and employees to contribute and help support more projects that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship.

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About Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

Green Mountain Energy’s mission is to inspire hope and motivate action through the use of clean energy, and to advance sustainable communities through the work of Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. Since its founding in 2002, Sun Club has donated more than $16 million for 174 projects across Texas and the Northeast. Sun Club collaborates with nonprofit organizations on projects that focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship. To learn more about Green Mountain Energy and Sun Club or to apply for a Sun Club grant, visit <a href="https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/sun-club" target="_blank">greenmountain.com/sunclub</a>.

Media Contact: 
Jeanie Davey, Green Mountain Energy 
445-544-1670 
<a href="mailto:Jeanie.davey@greenmountain.com" target="_blank">Jeanie.davey@greenmountain.com</a>

Angela Poen, Community Garden Kitchen 
214-842-8426 
<a href="mailto:directors@communitygardenkitchen.org" target="_blank">directors@communitygardenkitchen.org</a>

Community Garden Kitchen Goes Solar, Thanks to a $118,000 Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant

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<a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sustainability/key-takeaways-nycw-2025?utm_campaign=CPE-25-10-14-Blog-Key-Takeaways-from-Climate-Week-NYC-2025&amp;utm_medium=ContentSyndication&amp;utm_source=3BLMedia" target="_blank">Nasdaq</a>

This year’s <a href="https://www.climateweeknyc.org/" target="_blank">Climate Week NYC</a> events centered on the theme “Power On,” highlighting progress across climate, finance, technology, and more. As the days unfolded, the discussions moved from the strategic significance of sustainability to practical approaches and insights that can help organizations manage complexity and foster resilience.

Through participation in the week’s events, the Nasdaq team tuned in as leaders further explored the evolving role of technology and the importance of aligning sustainability and finance teams to create enduring value, and how an impactful sustainability strategy is designed to address the intricate climate landscape. The following key takeaways illustrate these principles and how they can be put into action:

1. Sustainability is a Strategic Imperative for Investors and CFOs

Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have,” it’s a core expectation from investors. CFOs are now deeply involved in both sustainability education and reporting, reflecting the growing demand for transparency and measurable impact across stakeholders. The week’s activity highlighted that resilience in the sustainability landscape isn’t going anywhere, and organizations must be prepared to adapt and thrive amid constant changes.

2. Approach Sustainability with Simplicity Over Complexity

While the world is becoming more complex, organizations should resist the urge to respond with more complicated processes. A successful sustainability strategy is often principle-based, seeking modern, innovative solutions that offer simplicity and reduce unnecessary complexity. For example, Nasdaq’s sustainability vision is built on three pillars: capital access and innovation, disclosure and transparency, and market infrastructure solutions. This vision is underpinned by a commitment to long-term, actionable initiatives and the belief that adaptability and partnership are essential in a dynamic sustainability ecosystem.

3. Alignment Between Sustainability and Finance Can Help Yield High Returns

Securing buy-in for sustainability initiatives can be challenging. It is important to nurture alignment between sustainability and finance teams, starting at the leadership level. Synergy between these business functions is crucial not only for maximizing tax incentives, but also for ensuring that investments in sustainability yield high returns. In the long term, better sustainability practices help drive growth, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, freeing up capital for further investment.

4. The Power of Networks and Collaboration

Leaders shared that involvement in leadership networks helps provide unique opportunities for peer learning and collaboration, all in the effort to advance sustainability goals. Organizations should consider prioritizing collaboration, adaptability, and a forward-looking mindset to build resilience amid complexity.

Driving Lasting Value Through Sustainability and Innovation

Ultimately, sustainability should be a strategic priority for corporate leaders and investors alike. Success in this space requires not just robust reporting, but also a culture of innovation, strong alignment between sustainability and finance, and a relentless focus on resilience. As the sustainability and climate landscape continues to evolve, <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/sustainability/report?utm_campaign=CPE-25-10-14-Blog-Key-Takeaways-from-Climate-Week-NYC-2025&amp;utm_medium=ContentSyndication&amp;utm_source=3BLMedia" target="_blank">Nasdaq’s approach</a> offers a blueprint for organizations seeking to turn complexity into opportunity and drive lasting value.

Nasdaq’s Sustainability Technology, Innovation, and Resilience

<a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sustainability/how-sustainable-company-leaders-leverage-nasdaq-sustainability-solutions?utm_campaign=CPE-25-10-14-Blog-Key-Takeaways-from-Climate-Week-NYC-2025&amp;utm_medium=ContentSyndication&amp;utm_source=3BLMedia" target="_blank">Technology and innovation</a> are at the heart of Nasdaq’s sustainability journey. We are leveraging AI and cloud solutions to drive efficiency, productivity, and resilience. In addition to in-house innovation efforts, we are focused on building scalable solutions that can adapt to regulatory and market changes to best support its clients. By fostering inclusive growth through innovation and collaboration, Nasdaq and its clients are well positioned to create enduring value, no matter how the landscape shifts.

Moreover, <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/solutions/sustainability?utm_campaign=CPE-25-10-14-Blog-Key-Takeaways-from-Climate-Week-NYC-2025&amp;utm_medium=ContentSyndication&amp;utm_source=3BLMedia" target="_blank">Nasdaq Sustainability Solutions</a> empowers organizations to address evolving regulatory demands, unlock investor capital, and accelerate decarbonization with best-in-class technology and trusted advisory expertise. Our tools simplify reporting, enhance data quality, and help teams focus on delivering measurable sustainability outcomes. To learn how we can support your organization throughout its sustainability journey, <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/solutions/sustainability#contact?utm_campaign=CPE-25-10-14-Blog-Key-Takeaways-from-Climate-Week-NYC-2025&amp;utm_medium=ContentSyndication&amp;utm_source=3BLMedia" target="_blank">contact us here</a>.

Key Takeaways From Climate Week NYC 2025

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October 15, 2025&nbsp;/CSRwire/ - The UK is setting a global benchmark in sustainability, driven by businesses that increasingly recognise the competitive, reputational, and financial advantages of sustainable practices. However, progress is uneven across sectors, as each industry faces distinct environmental, social, and governance challenges shaped by differing operational, regulatory, and market priorities. Recognising these differences is crucial to developing targeted strategies, prioritising actions, and implementing practices that deliver measurable sustainability outcomes.

To support businesses in strengthening competitiveness and resilience, the UN Global Compact Network UK, in collaboration with University College London, Newcastle University, and Euromonitor, has launched the report ‘<a href="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/trailblazers-transformers-uk-business-sectors-redefining-sustainability/" target="_blank">Trailblazers &amp; Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability</a>’, examining how six high-impact sectors in the UK are performing against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing on rigorous data and market insights, the report identifies sector-specific challenges, benchmarks performance, and presents actionable recommendations to support effective sustainability strategies.

<a href="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/trailblazers-transformers-uk-business-sectors-redefining-sustainability/" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD THE REPORT</a>

You can now download the full report to:

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	<li>Gain in-depth analysis of UK business progress on the SDGs;</li>
	<li>Access sector-specific insights to strengthen ESG performance and support the integration of sustainability into strategy and operations;</li>
	<li>Understand cross-sector trends highlighting shared barriers, leadership gaps, and opportunities for collaboration and innovation;</li>
	<li>Inform your company’s sustainability strategy with evidence-based findings and global benchmark comparisons;</li>
	<li>Leverage data-driven insights from UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (CoP) data, World Benchmarking Alliance benchmarks, policy context, and market trends to guide decision-making; and</li>
	<li>Explore policy priorities that can shape the enabling environment to help businesses operate responsibly, compete globally, and unlock sustainable investment at scale.</li>
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You can find more information about the report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/trailblazers-transformers-uk-business-sectors-redefining-sustainability/" target="_blank">here</a>, and please share it with your networks.

Media Contact: 
Lily Venables 
Senior Project Manager (Governance and SDGs) 
<a href="mailto:lily.venables@unglobalcompact.org.uk" target="_blank">lily.venables@unglobalcompact.org.uk</a>

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New UN Global Compact Network UK Report Launch - Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability

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Team reaches more than 1,200 students and families with nuclear education

Nuclear Science Week is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus local, regional and international interests on all aspects of nuclear science.

During Nuclear Science Week, celebrated on the third week of October each year, Entergy’s nuclear fleet boosts outreach by hosting activities, events and plant tours in our communities.
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Nuclear headquarters

To kick off the week, the Women in Nuclear chapter at our Nuclear headquarters hosted more than 40 Girl Scouts, along with their parents at headquarters, helping the scouts earn their nuclear patch. The scouts kicked off the day with an engaging presentation on nuclear science, atoms, and how nuclear power generation works, before rotating through seven interactive stations. Topics included everything from half-life demonstrations, radiation and learning about women in science. Company leaders opened the event and shared words of inspiration and welcomed the families, scouts and troop leaders to learn about the importance of clean, carbon-free energy.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the WIN chapter continued its Nuclear Science Week community outreach at Callaway High School, engaging with nearly 200 seniors educating them about nuclear science and career opportunities at Entergy. Chief Nuclear Officer John Dinelli was in attendance and encouraged students to pursue nuclear careers right in their backyard at Entergy. During the event volunteers shared personal insights into nuclear careers, trade paths, military service and other Entergy operations careers while also coaching students on elevator speeches, professional communication, and life skills that will serve them well in any future endeavor.

Nuclear headquarters’ WIN chapter visited North Jackson Elementary, their local adopted school, to teach nearly 100 fourth and fifth grade students about nuclear energy. A team of volunteers presented an interactive lesson called candy reactors, teaching students about the safety systems and redundancies inside nuclear reactors.
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Arkansas Nuclear One

On Tuesday, team members from Arkansas Nuclear One visited Lamar High School to educate students and teachers about how we create clean, reliable and carbon-free energy for our communities.

Team members from ANO spent Wednesday speaking to Pottsville High School. More than 300 students learned about how nuclear energy is made, the history of the plant and the various career opportunities available to them.

On Friday, ANO’s team members visited Hector High School to speak to their career classes about jobs that students can pursue in nuclear energy upon graduation.
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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station

For three days during Nuclear Science week, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station employees from WIN and North American Young Generation in Nuclear chapters hosted more than 300 local middle and high school students from six schools at the plant. During the plant tour, students participated in hands-on activities to learn about different craft trades, how electricity, what a day in the life of a security officer is like, how radiation protection technicians work to keep the public and employees safe, how a chemistry technician takes samples in the plant and much more.
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River Bend Station

On Monday, River Bend Station partnered with the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge to build candy reactors with their fourth graders and discuss nuclear science career opportunities with their high school engineering class.
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On Tuesday, River Bend Station hosted team members from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy, National Governors Association, Louisiana Public Service Commission, Louisiana Workforce Commission and American Chemical Society to educate their teams on the benefits of nuclear energy.

On Wednesday, River Bend Station visited Zachary High School’s robotics class to present their robotics team with a donation and discuss different ways we use drones throughout our nuclear fleet.

Waterford 3

The WIN chapter at Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station partnered with the St. Charles Parish Library to host a STEM fair where visitors of all ages explored the world of science and innovation. Attendees participated in hands-on activities like radiation protection training, virtual reality, robotics, reactor engineering and more. It was an evening filled with curiosity, creativity and opportunities to spark a lifelong interest in STEM.

The WIN chapter at Waterford 3 also celebrated Nuclear Science Week at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies. They had over 120 students build candy reactors and dress out like a nuclear worker.

Inspiring the next generation of nuclear professionals

Through community partnerships like these, our teams are showcasing the value and safety of clean, reliable nuclear energy and what careers are possible for our next generation of leaders.

If you’re interested in learning more about nuclear at Entergy, follow us on X at <a href="https://x.com/entergynuclear" target="_blank">@EntergyNuclear</a> or visit our website <a href="https://www.entergy.com/nuclear" target="_blank">www.entergy.com/nuclear</a>.

View original content <a href="https://www.entergy.com/blog/entergy-celebrates-nuclear-science-week-2025" target="_blank">here</a>.

Nuclear Science Week is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus local, regional and international interests on all aspects of nuclear science.

Entergy Celebrates Nuclear Science Week 2025

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Whirlpool Corporation recently supported <a href="https://www.habitat.org/carter-work-project/2025" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity’s 39th Jimmy &amp; Rosalynn Carter Work Project</a> in Austin, Texas with grants for the construction of 10 net zero-energy ready homes through the BuildBetter with Whirlpool Program. The Carter Work Project honors President Carter’s lifelong commitment to creating decent, affordable homes. This year, it brought together more than 1,000 volunteers from around the world to build 25 affordable, energy-efficient homes. The homes are in Whisper Valley, a sustainable living community, and the first large-scale, planned community in the U.S. to leverage geothermal energy to reduce energy consumption by up to 80 percent.&nbsp;
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The BuildBetter with Whirlpool program was designed to support the construction of climate-resilient, energy-efficient homes, and to scale and implement best practices across the U.S. The 10 BuildBetter homes in the Whisper Valley community will use solar shingles, further reducing energy usage to achieve net zero performance. In addition to the grants, Whirlpool Corporation employees volunteered on-site, working side by side with Habitat homeowners, staff, volunteers, and partners to help construct these homes.
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“The Jimmy Carter Work Project represents the best of collaboration, innovation and community spirit,” said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO and member of the Habitat for Humanity International Board of Directors. “Through our BuildBetter with Whirlpool program, we are proud to help advance sustainable housing solutions that build long-term affordability into every home, with a focus on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes.”
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Since its launch in 2021, the BuildBetter with Whirlpool program has led to the construction of more than 260 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes nationwide. These homes save homeowners an estimated 45 percent on energy costs compared to average new homes, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 15 percent per home. The goal of the program for the next two years is to deliver 50 net-zero energy or net-zero energy-ready homes with features such as solar panels, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems and energy and water efficient appliances based on the homeowner and geographic needs.
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Whirlpool Corporation has an ongoing commitment to sustainable housing and community empowerment. In addition to the Carter Work Project in Austin, Whirlpool Corporation, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business recently celebrated 15 years of collaboration in Bloomington, Ind. with the construction of five new net-zero homes in the Osage Place neighborhood. In addition, Whirlpool Corporation broke ground on “Project T,” a transformative redevelopment initiative in Benton Harbor, Mich., also home to the company’s global headquarters. This initiative will redevelop the site of the former Mercy Hospital to construct 14 duplex buildings, marking Phase One of a project that will deliver up to 77 new homes when complete and will help revitalize a Benton Harbor neighborhood.
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For more than 25 years, Whirlpool has supported Habitat’s mission to ensure families around the world have access to safe, decent and affordable housing. For more info about Whirlpool Corporation and its support for Habitat for Humanity, visit <a href="https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/our-impact/social-impact/social-responsibility/Whirlpool-Corporation-and-Habitat-for-Humanity.html" target="_blank">whirlpoolcorp.com/HfH</a>.

View original content <a href="https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/latest-news/whirlpool-corporation-supports-2025-carter-work-project-through-.html" target="_blank">here</a>.
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About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only 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>.

Whirlpool Corporation recently supported Habitat for Humanity’s 39th Jimmy &amp; Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Austin, Texas with grants for the construction of 10 net zero-energy ready homes through the BuildBetter with Whirlpool Program.

Whirlpool Corporation Supports 2025 Carter Work Project Through BuildBetter With Whirlpool Program

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By Mafalda Monteiro Oliveira Cortez

Extending its leadership and expertise in device and cybersecurity testing, Keysight is accredited as an IT Security Evaluation Facility (ITSEF) under the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). The accreditation enables Keysight’s Device Security Lab in Delft, Netherlands, to perform substantial and high-assurance level evaluations, supporting certification for critical information and communication technology (ICT) products such as smartcards, secure hardware, and software.

The Common Criteria (CC) framework is an internationally recognized standard for evaluating and certifying the security of IT products. In Europe, it has long provided a trusted foundation for consistent, high-assurance evaluations through mutual recognition agreements among national authorities. Building on this framework, the new EUCC introduced a unified European approach under the EU Cybersecurity Act (Regulation (EU) 2019/881). Keysight’s team has extensive experience working within the CC framework, helping clients navigate complex certification processes, streamline evaluation timelines, and align their products with evolving cybersecurity requirements — expertise that now carries forward into the EUCC era.

Why EUCC Matters&nbsp;

EUCC certification offers a single, trusted mark of assurance, reducing complexity for manufacturers, and increasing confidence for users. It’s especially relevant for industries where security is both a differentiator and a requirement, including:

<ul>
	<li>Payments &amp; Digital Identity: eSE/iSE/eID, smart cards, HSMs, and crypto libraries</li>
	<li>Networking &amp; Cloud/Enterprise IT: network devices, platforms, software</li>
	<li>Semiconductor &amp; Embedded/IoT: secure ICs, modules, connected devices</li>
	<li>Automotive &amp; Industrial: connected components and gateways</li>
	<li>Public Sector &amp; Citizen ID: government-grade identity and access systems</li>
</ul>

EUCC certification benefits both product developers and end-users. It mitigates security risks by providing independent assurance that critical ICT systems are free from vulnerabilities, building user trust and confidence in their secure deployment. Certified products gain a market advantage with a single, recognized certification valid across the EU, eliminating the need for multiple national certifications and reducing time-to-market. This development ensures Keysight clients can effectively enter and compete in the unified European market without the burden of multiple national certifications.

“Keysight’s EUCC accreditation means we can test and evaluate hardware and software solutions against Europe’s highest security standards. EUCC also acts as a compliance tool for the <a href="https://www.keysight.com/us/en/products/services/device-vulnerability-analysis-services/security-certifications/eu-cyber-resilience-act-security-evaluation.html" target="_blank">Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)</a>, allowing certified products to be presumed compliant with relevant CRA obligations. This gives our customers a clearer, faster path to bringing secure products to market,” said Gerrit van der Bij, Compliance Lead at Keysight Device Security Lab.

Preparing for Post-Quantum Security&nbsp;

As cryptographic standards evolve, EUCC is aligning with next-generation requirements. The 2025 update of the Agreed Cryptographic Mechanisms (ACM) includes Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms, emphasizing hybrid solutions for resilience. Keysight helps clients navigate this transition by advising on hybrid cryptography strategies and enabling secure, future-proof deployments in sectors where security is paramount.

Learn more about Keysight Device Security solutions and services on our <a href="https://www.keysight.com/us/en/products/network-test/device-vulnerability-analysis.html" target="_blank">webpage</a>, or reach out to <a href="mailto:riscuresolutions@keysight.com" target="_blank">riscuresolutions@keysight.com</a>.

Extending its leadership and expertise in device and cybersecurity testing, Keysight is accredited as an IT Security Evaluation Facility (ITSEF) under the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC).

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