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Essity Around the World – July 2025

Vancouver Coworking and Event Space And-Co Achieves  Canada’s First WELL Coworking Rating 

Simplifying Life — and Care Delivery — for Dialysis Patients: A New Approach to a Daily Medication

<img alt="flooded buildings" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="206a7633-828e-4600-b49d-a21fdd769925" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fans-and-dehumidifiers_ScottsMiracle-Gro_072325.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="627" loading="lazy" />On February 14, 2025, nine inches of rain fell on Eastern Kentucky, leading to massive flooding. Having previously coordinated relief efforts with ScottsMiracle-Gro in 2022, Aaron Thoms with Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), knew exactly who to call. “When Aaron reached out, I was hopeful we could help in some way,” said Katherine Dickens, director of ESG and social impact at ScottsMiracle-Gro. “We had history with the organization and the need was great.”

Unlike a typical disaster response that primarily focuses on food and water, flooding presents a unique challenge; the immediate need for fans and dehumidifiers to combat moisture and prevent mold growth. Fans and dehumidifiers are often in short supply after a flood, and relief agencies typically do not stock them. Because of this specific need, Hawthorne Gardening, a subsidiary of ScottsMiracle-Gro, was able to provide assistance.

“We were more than willing to again deliver dehumidifiers and fans to CAP,” says Alex Grossi, VP, supply chain and administration of Hawthorne Gardening. “We were in a somewhat unique position, as these aren’t items most organizations have on hand. Thankfully, we were able to provide them, when and where they were needed most.”
<img alt="dehumidifier" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7ed39be4-6bda-490c-b394-8e8a1eee4734" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fans-and-dehumidifiers2_ScottsMiracle-Gro_072325.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="976" loading="lazy" />Soon, three truckloads containing 41 pallets of dehumidifiers and fans were on the way to Eastern Kentucky. In total, 698 dehumidifiers have been distributed to affected families, with a policy of one fan or dehumidifier per family, no questions asked. “If you need help, we’re going to help you,” says Aaron. “We are grateful for partners that allow us to help our neighbors in their time of need. These critical supplies really have a huge impact following a disaster.”

Since 2022, ScottsMiracle-Gro has donated over 6 truckloads, or 90 pallets of fans and dehumidifiers to CAP, helping communities and families after flood events. “You see flood survivors that are emotionally torn up. These fans and dehumidifiers help them begin the long process of rebuilding,” says Aaron. “We are grateful to be able to deliver hope in the midst of turmoil.”
<img alt="delivering packages" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f4ef42ae-10d8-4b41-a3b8-66689945c331" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fans-and-dehumidifiers3_ScottsMiracle-Gro_072325.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="586" loading="lazy" />View original content <a href="https://scottsmiraclegro.com/community/fans-and-dehumidifiers-help-eastern-kentucky-residents/" target="_blank">here</a>

About ScottsMiracle-Gro 
With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro®, and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting, and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at <a href="https://scottsmiraclegro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottsmiraclegro.com</a>.

Fans and Dehumidifiers Help Eastern Kentucky Residents

<img alt="Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach Abigail Thompson" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d26297b2-6645-489d-9639-d364b36e8727" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/tools-inspire-student-engagement_Verizon_072825.jpg" class="align-center" width="1200" height="673" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.verizon.com/about/news/providing-educators-tools-inspire-student-engagement" target="_blank">Verizon</a>

Foreign Language Academy in Kansas City builds student confidence through adaptable, tech-forward lesson plans.

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach Abigail Thompson collaborates with colleagues at Foreign Language Academy, teaching them how to implement Verizon Innovative Learning HQ lesson plans in their classrooms using available technology. Photo credit: Nicole Bissey

When Abigail Thompson joined Foreign Language Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, as the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach, she made it her personal mission to inspire teachers and students with technology and share ways that classroom tech could reshape learning.

“I had already been a teacher in Kansas City Public Schools, and I was really interested in technology and how it’s best used in the classroom,” Thompson says. “I like that I still get to work with kids in some capacity, but I love that I get to help other teachers be great.”

In her role, Thompson has helped teachers successfully implement lesson plans from <a href="https://www.verizon.com/learning?cid=gyrate0265" target="_blank">Verizon Innovative Learning HQ</a>, which offers free to all educators more than 450 tech-based lessons, created by partners like McGraw Hill, Discovery Education and Arizona State University. The lesson plans cover subjects from game design to biology and beyond.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b6f69ec1-5842-4250-8038-f9caaefd9a6d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/tools-inspire-student-engagement2_Verizon_072825.jpeg" width="700" height="393" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Coach Thompson reports that the Stop-Motion Animation lesson from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ is a hit with students. Here, Leo, a seventh grader, sets up his first shot. Photo credit: Nicole Bissey</figcaption></figure>Occasionally, Thompson finds an appealing lesson plan that suggests using a tool or app that the school doesn’t have. “The reality is maybe we don’t always have that exact resource,” she says. But because the lesson plans on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ lay out exactly what is needed for each course of study, Thompson says she easily finds smart substitutions. “Exploring what tools we have and can utilize instead has been big for us,” she says.

One of the most popular Verizon Innovative Learning HQ resources at Thompson’s school, for example, is the <a href="https://www.verizon.com/learning/lesson-plans/lessons/StopMotion-Animation/575?cid=gyrate0265" target="_blank">Stop-Motion Animation</a> lesson, which gives students a fun, hands-on way to be creative while learning core STEM principles. The lesson plan recommends using the Stop Motion Studio app, but Thompson found a substitute app already available on school tablets with the same capabilities.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3eff50ee-b3d9-4e45-a44d-b36b4cc92989" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/tools-inspire-student-engagement3_Verizon_072825.jpeg" width="700" height="393" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Gabriela, a student at Foreign Language Academy, builds a frame-by-frame stop-animation video. The Stop-Motion Animation lesson bridges material from various STEM subjects, including physics, engineering, and math, with art and design. Photo credit: Nicole Bissey</figcaption></figure>Students find the technology both easy-to-use and engaging. “After I take all the pictures, I go to the app where you can edit and add effects,” says fifth grader Gabriela. “I feel like I’m learning when I use it. You’re expanding your brain to learn about editing photography and video together.” The lesson also teaches physics (understanding motion and gravity), engineering (designing sets and props) and math (measuring time and frame rates).

Thompson said another lesson plan that’s a favorite across all grades levels is <a href="https://www.verizon.com/learning/lesson-plans/lessons/Emoji-Design/375?cid=gyrate0265" target="_blank">Emoji Design</a>, which recommends using a graphic design software program that the school doesn’t own. Thompson identified five alternate applications that worked with the material, however, giving students several options for creating their designs.

The resulting emojis are as different as the students are. Kevin, a sixth grader, made a sports-themed emoji to symbolize his love of soccer and basketball; eighth grader Maria Jose taught herself how to create a gradient background to use in her design.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e0090b88-97eb-4af3-8ccf-8e11543e6ecc" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/tools-inspire-student-engagement4_Verizon_072825.jpeg" width="700" height="393" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The Human Eye, an augmented reality lesson plan, takes students on a journey inside the human eyeball. Fourth grader Zara (right) loves the unusual perspective: “I like how I can move the eye around and see the insides. You can’t do that in other classes.” Photo credit: Nicole Bissey</figcaption></figure>The flexibility of the lesson plans on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ brings creative energy to the classroom, giving students the freedom to explore and innovate during lessons, which in turn builds their confidence. For some lesson plans, the students can choose which tools they will use to complete their work, and students will make selections based on their own interests and comfort level. “One of the kids got so excited about [a popular music production app],” says Thompson. “He said, ‘I’m really good at keeping beats, so I’m working in percussion.’ I just love that.”

Having agency and authorship of their learning experience gives the students the confidence to develop new skills. “Using technology for creation rather than consumption in the classroom is so important,” Thompson says. "It helps students see technology as a tool and gives them so many options to show who they are and what they know. Creating choice has given voice to the students. It helps them gain both knowledge and confidence, so I just think that’s awesome."

The students think it’s awesome, too. “We integrate our own ideas into our work,” says Gabriel, a seventh grader.

Leo, also in seventh grade, puts it more simply: “The lessons are more fun.”

Tim Nash, a STEM and robotics teacher, says that his students are repurposing skills they learned in the Verizon Innovative Learning HQ lessons and bringing them to other subjects. “We have a journalism class that does weekly video announcements using [readily available video production apps],” Nash says. “It’s something new that we’re doing, because the kids now know how to use the tools in ways that can be implemented outside of the classroom.”
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7ff599f2-e3e3-49f8-970a-11e783db7981" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/tools-inspire-student-engagement5_Verizon_072825.jpeg" width="700" height="393" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Tim Nash is a STEM and robotics teacher and leads the Tech Club at Foreign Language Academy. He allows the students choice in what tools they use to complete their assignments (shown here with fifth grader Gabriela, left). “When you actually see the students dialed in,” Nash says, “you know this is it.” Photo credit: Nicole Bissey</figcaption></figure>Those video announcements are shared school-wide. And, as Nash points out, it’s “pretty cool” that middle-school students are stepping into these kinds of roles, inspired to branch out and apply what they’ve learned in real-life scenarios.

For her colleagues, meanwhile, Thompson fosters ongoing creative usage of Verizon Innovative Learning HQ lessons at the school by sharing resources, lesson examples and project ideas with teachers, partly through a monthly newsletter and partly through one-to-one calls with her co-workers. And just like their students, the teachers are taking the ball and running with it, with creative and engaging results. “The teachers see the resources and take them and they make them their own,” she says.

<a href="https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/digital-inclusion/verizon-innovative-learning?cid=gyrate0265" target="_blank">Verizon Innovative Learning</a> is a key part of the company’s responsible business plan to help move the world forward for all. As part of the plan, Verizon has an ambitious goal of providing 10 million youth with digital skills training by 2030. Educators can access free lessons, professional development, and immersive learning experiences to help bring new ways of learning into the classroom by visiting <a href="https://www.verizon.com/learning?cid=gyrate0265" target="_blank">Verizon Innovative Learning HQ</a>.

Providing Educators With Tools To Inspire Student Engagement

<img alt="6 people on stage accepting an award" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="354ef5ef-15a0-4198-9282-6e49675a119f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Awards-Gala_FedEx_71525.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="853" loading="lazy" />In recognition of <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-youth-skills-day" target="_blank">World Youth Skills Day</a> and Chronic Illness Awareness Month, FedEx celebrates Calm Canvas, a team of young entrepreneurs from Ohio who earned the 2025 Global Possibilities Award, presented by FedEx during Future Bound™ by Junior Achievement. Calm Canvas offers a unique color-by-number experience that combines creative expression with proven coping strategies for stress and anxiety.

The Calm Canvas team understands what living with chronic illnesses is like. Their goal, through their product, is to help ensure that people with chronic illnesses don’t battle alone and that others have compassion for those living with chronic illnesses.

For over 40 years, FedEx and JA Worldwide have worked together to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit in tomorrow's global business leaders. Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Every June, JA USA hosts Future Bound™ by Junior Achievement and this year’s event, held at Georgia State University in Atlanta, brought together over 300 high school students from across the country. These future leaders competed in four dynamic competitions—JA Company of the Year® Competition, JA Social Innovation Challenge®, JA Stock Market Challenge®, and JA Titan Challenge® - vying for awards, scholarships, and national recognition.

FedEx awards one student company with the FedEx Global Possibilities Award during the Company of the Year competition. The award recognizes JA student-run businesses that best exhibit the principles of global connectivity – Driven by Innovation, Connecting to New Markets, Fueling Community Development, and Sustainability and Social Responsibility.

Calm Canvas captures the 2025 Global Possibilities Award Presented by FedEx

<a href="https://www.calmcanvasja.com/" target="_blank">Calm Canvas</a>, a team of seven from Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio, has a simple mission: to create a movement that empowers individuals to take proactive steps toward emotional resilience and self-care.

Each year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide, with stress and anxiety being significant contributing factors, especially among teens and young adults. Calm Canvas is determined to change this.

To do this, the team created Calm Canvas, a unique paint-by-number experience designed to promote emotional well-being. Each color is paired with a specific coping strategy, such as deep breathing, gratitude listing, and self-reflection, among others, all important techniques for managing stress and anxiety.

What separates Calm Canvas from many other JA companies is that they created and assembled the products by hand. From the COO and resident artist <a href="https://www.calmcanvasja.com/team/peyton-craig" target="_blank">Peyton Craig | Calm Canvas</a> drawing the designs for the canvas, to printing the designs on the canvas, all steps in the process were done in-house.

The team adeptly handled partnerships, community collaborations, and marketing to raise awareness of its mission and product. Through its marketing efforts, Calm Canvas reached audiences in more than 25 different countries, with their social media content amassing over 25 million views worldwide.

The team strives to make a difference in mental health awareness and support by donating a portion of their proceeds to local organizations that promote mental health education, provide resources for emotional well-being, and support individuals navigating life’s challenges. For example, 10% of the company’s profits go to Akron Children's Inpatient Psychiatric Center.

“Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio is incredibly proud of Calm Canvas and all they’ve accomplished through the JA Company Program. Their innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit exemplify the power of hands-on learning. Winning the FedEx Global Possibilities award is not just a recognition of their hard work — it’s a launchpad for their future success. It’s because of partners like FedEx and their passion for supporting youth entrepreneurship that students like those at Calm Canvas have opportunities like this. Their investment not only empowers today’s young innovators but also inspires future generations of entrepreneurs to dream big and achieve more," said Josh Lehman, President

“More than anything, we could not be more grateful to FedEx and all of its employees for the support they’ve shown us throughout the competition and for the award they so graciously gave us. It truly shows how much FedEx cares when a company of their size goes out of its way to support not just small businesses, but the next generation of leaders. By giving out this award, they’re not just supporting students; they’re changing lives and paving the way for the world’s next changemakers,” said Peyton Craig, COO Calm Canvas.

To learn more about Calm Canvas, go <a href="https://www.calmcanvasja.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Click <a href="https://fedexcares.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

FedEx and Junior Achievement: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

<img alt="large building lit up" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f30de8d0-172b-4463-aea3-6f70b9dc6aa2" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainability-otis-071825.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="600" loading="lazy" />KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 25, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Otis (NYSE: OTIS) will provide innovative technology and connected vertical mobility solutions for Arte Star, a luxury residential building located near iconic landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Tower and Merdeka 118.

<ul><li>Otis will complete installation of 22 <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/products-services/products/skyrise" target="_blank">SkyRise®</a> and 1 <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/products-services/products/gen3" target="_blank">Gen3™</a> elevator systems by 2027</li>
	<li>Otis will maintain Arte Star’s vertical mobility systems through 2029</li>
	<li>Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company</li>
</ul>"We are proud to collaborate with our customer Arte Corp on this project, delivering smarter, safer and more sustainable solutions that enhance Kuala Lumpur’s urban landscape and redefine luxury living," said Pradeep Nair, Managing Director of Otis Malaysia and Brunei.

FAQ: What Otis systems will be in the Arte Star, Kuala Lumpur?

<ul><li>The flexible <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/products-services/products/skyrise" target="_blank">SkyRise</a> system, available in a range of speeds and rises up to 900m, is equipped with the Otis regenerative-drive technology (ReGen® Drive) which feeds electrical energy back into the building power grid during braking. This can then be used to power equipment in the building, helping to lower net electricity consumption and enable building cost savings</li>
	<li>The <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/products-services/products/gen3" target="_blank">Gen3</a> elevator system <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/news?cn=otis-malaysia-launches-gen3-digitally-connected-elevator" target="_blank">launched in Malaysia in 2024</a>, is digitally connected. It enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and seamless building integration. The <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/products-services/products/gen3" target="_blank">Gen3</a> elevator system enhances efficiency, improves safety, and elevates the customer’s experience</li>
	<li>The Arte Star will be equipped with the<a href="https://www.otis.com/en/my/products-services/otis-signature-service/otis-one" target="_blank"> Otis ONE™ IoT digital platform</a> that connects elevators to the cloud. Otis ONE monitors, collects and analyzes data from elevators' smart sensors to deliver performance information, proactive communication and predictive insights to Otis’ customers. This translates to improved savings and value for building owners and managers.</li>
</ul>About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.otis.com/" target="_blank">www.otis.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/otis_elevators/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otiselevatorco/#" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OtisElevatorCo/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> @OtisElevatorCo.

View original content <a href="https://www.otis.com/en/us/news?cn=otis-enhances-luxury-living-with-sustainable-and-innovative-mobility-solutions" target="_blank">here</a>.

Otis Enhances Luxury Living With Sustainable and Innovative Mobility Solutions

<img alt="A scientist examining a slide" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8a103e8e-92f0-486f-ad3f-eb22af511540" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/pseg-support-douglass-residential-colleges-women-science-engineering_PSEG_072225.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="1000" loading="lazy" />The future is brighter with heroes like these.  
Our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23psegfoundation&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" target="_blank">PSEG Foundation</a> is proud to support <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/douglass-residential-college-rutgers/" target="_blank">Douglass Residential College</a>'s Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program, helping empower young women in <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23stem&amp;origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED" target="_blank">STEM</a> through professional development, mentoring with PSEG leaders and career-building experiences.  
Together, we’re helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to make our world brighter and better for all.  
Learn how we’re helping these STEM warriors work toward a brighter future, on Energize!: <a href="http://spr.ly/6040f6O9G" target="_blank">http://spr.ly/6040f6O9G</a>

View original content <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pseg_psegfoundation-stem-activity-7353151834951147520-Uk6H" target="_blank">here</a>.

PSEG Support Douglass Residential College’s Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program With STEM Programs

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6a8a3672-75d4-4cd8-9c26-fce0401e471c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Living-Seawalls_DP-World_071525_1.jpg" width="640" height="960" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>DP World Living Seawalls Installation</figcaption></figure>DP World has released its comprehensive <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/-/media/project/dpwg/dpwg-tenant/corporate/global/media-files/sustinability/2025/dpw_communityresiliencereport_2014-2024.pdf?rev=c0867da50ed046db8582c3d6fac37076&amp;hash=4CF42FDA6FE2458F5CA503D9956FCAEB" target="_blank">Community Resilience Report</a>, highlighting ten years (2014-2024) of transformative impact through sustainable development initiatives worldwide. Anchored in their core belief that global trade should deliver inclusive growth and resilience, DP World's approach has evolved significantly, shifting from traditional philanthropy to initiatives that empower communities and foster lasting change.

Over the past decade, DP World has positively impacted nearly 4.5 million people globally, driven by $99 million in community investments and nearly 200,000 hours volunteered by more than 45,000 dedicated employees. The company's <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/romania/sustainability" target="_blank">“Our World, Our Future”</a> sustainability strategy spans critical areas including education, health, environment, and emergency relief, directly aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Protecting Water: The Lifeblood of Global Trade

Recognizing the critical role water plays in sustaining global trade and community wellbeing, DP World has significantly invested in <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/sustainability/water" target="_blank">Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)</a> initiatives. Through strategic partnerships, notably with WaterAid, DP World has enhanced clean water access and hygiene standards for thousands of people. 

In Mozambique, the company successfully improved water access for over 5,000 individuals. Additionally, in Bauchi State, Nigeria, DP World is constructing solar-powered water systems to provide 15,000 people with essential clean water services by 2026. These efforts emphasize economically empowering women and youth by engaging them in leadership roles and entrepreneurial activities linked to WASH services.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="578c2723-2d8f-4650-9c94-8e34ea1063cb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Water-Restoration_DP-World_071525_2.jpg" width="640" height="667" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>DP World Clean Water Restoration</figcaption></figure>DP World's commitment to safeguarding water resources extends to marine conservation, adopting a holistic <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/-/media/project/dpwg/dpwg-tenant/corporate/global/media-files/sustinability/sus066_world-water-day-infographic.pdf?rev=d32e953eec3f409ebf1275203638da20&amp;hash=10750E371CF6DF402A4735D2EF8EEAB6" target="_blank">Source-to-Sea</a> approach. This strategy emphasizes sustainability at every stage of the water supply chain, from freshwater resources to marine ecosystems. 

Notable initiatives include <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/news/releases/jebel-ali-port-to-become-a-marine-haven-with-sustainable-living-seawalls-initiative/" target="_blank">Living Seawalls</a> projects, which restore coral reefs, and mangrove planting, crucial for protecting coastlines, sustaining marine biodiversity, and supporting local livelihoods through sustainable fishing practices.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Person working with ground" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b7511458-6220-40e2-932e-daa25eb7524b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mangrove-Restoration_DP-World_071525_4.jpg" width="640" height="563" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>DP World Mangrove Restoration Project</figcaption></figure>Empowering Women and Protecting Biodiversity

DP World’s strategic community investments emphasize both women's empowerment and environmental protection. Programs like Barefoot College International’s <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/news/releases/solar-mamas-win-prestigious-award-for-transforming-communities/" target="_blank">'Solar Mamas'</a> initiative illustrate the company’s commitment to social and economic empowerment. Through this initiative, DP World has empowered women in rural areas by training them as solar engineers, enabling them to electrify homes, start businesses, and lead sustainable development initiatives within their communities.

Moreover, DP World actively combats illegal wildlife trafficking through <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/the-smarter-trade-report/we-are-united-for-wildlife" target="_blank">strategic collaborations</a> with organizations like United for Wildlife, reinforcing their dedication to biodiversity protection and ethical environmental stewardship. 

Rapid Response in Times of Crisis 

DP World’s extensive global logistics capabilities play a pivotal role in humanitarian crisis response. As a member of the Logistics Emergency Team (LET), the company collaborates closely with global partners to ensure the efficient delivery of essential humanitarian aid. 

Notably, during the Ukraine crisis, DP World established critical supply chain routes through Romania, ensuring swift and reliable aid distribution. Additionally, DP World’s involvement extends beyond logistics, providing training for humanitarian professionals to improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities worldwide. 

Empowering Communities Through Education

DP World places a strong emphasis on education and youth empowerment, understanding that equipping young people with relevant skills is essential for sustainable economic growth. The launch of the <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/sustainability/education" target="_blank">Global Education Platform</a> in 2023 significantly enhanced access to e-learning resources focused on sustainability, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), logistics, and green skills. 
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="group of students" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4d0bd282-730e-48c4-ab16-4d748966db91" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Global-education_DP-World_071525_3.jpg" width="640" height="567" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>DP World Global Education Program</figcaption></figure>Through strategic partnerships, like with Teach For All, DP World has directly impacted thousands of students globally, preparing them with essential skills for future workforce demands in green and digital economies.

Looking Forward

As DP World reflects on ten years of substantial impact, the company remains steadfast in leveraging global trade to catalyze resilient communities. Their vision remains committed to a just, inclusive transition towards a sustainable future, ensuring no community is left behind.

Want to learn more? Download DP World’s full <a href="https://www.dpworld.com/-/media/project/dpwg/dpwg-tenant/corporate/global/media-files/sustinability/2025/dpw_communityresiliencereport_2014-2024.pdf?rev=c0867da50ed046db8582c3d6fac37076&amp;hash=4CF42FDA6FE2458F5CA503D9956FCAEB" target="_blank">Community Resilience Report</a> here.

DP World Marks a Decade of Community Resilience and Sustainable Impact

<img alt="A customer looking at a product from a shelf" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d8ec1547-dc8c-426a-924a-d897527c3333" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/we-cant-do-it-alone-loyalty-app_MASTERCARD_072225A.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="571" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/Insights/2025/planet-points-reewild-sustainable-consumption.html" target="_blank">Originally published by Mastercard</a>

By Molly Levine - Director, Global Communications, Mastercard

When it comes to the environmental impact of carbon emissions from everyday consumer purchases, Mastercard — with an acceptance network of more than 150 million merchants, thousands of banking partners and 3.5 billion-plus cards in circulation — is in a unique position to inform and enable people to make more conscious choices.

That’s why the company supported the PlanetPoints pilot project with eco-loyalty app <a href="https://www.mastercard.com/news/perspectives/2024/rewarding-behavior-moving-more-sustainable-grocery-picks-up-the-food-chain/" target="_blank">Reewild</a>, part of Mastercard’s <a href="https://www.mastercard.com/global/en/business/fintech/fintech-programs/startpath.html" target="_blank">Start Path</a> startup engagement program. Its app rewards users for making choices that reduce their carbon footprint. In collaboration with University College London (UCL), Reewild tested a theory that gamifying environmentally conscious choices could lead to a change in behavior.
<img alt="A person holding a tablet and smiling inside a greenhouse" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="22f7ff65-f520-47d9-be8d-e45971038fb9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/we-cant-do-it-alone-loyalty-app_MASTERCARD_072225B.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="720" loading="lazy" />Inside the PlanetPoints pilot

Designed as an “eco-loyalty system,” PlanetPoints was implemented across the cafes and dining halls on the UCL campus. The technology plugged directly into checkout systems to match itemized transaction data with carbon emissions data and displayed it back through the Reewild app interface. This feature also layered in points, corresponding in value to the most sustainable products, that were redeemable for different offers and rewards. By shopping at participating retailers, students could receive points relative to the carbon footprint of the products they bought, and cash those in for things like bike rentals, food delivery discounts, product vouchers, and even entry into raffles with big prizes like tickets to major sporting events - serving as an incentive to buy the lowest impact options available.

The pilot had a sample of 900 students and ran for six weeks. During this period, there was an 18.8% reduction in emissions from hot meals, and a 16.8% drop in emissions from the average basket of items at checkout. Students reported an intentional shift in behavior to shop at locations where they could receive points for purchases. In tracking student purchasing behavior, those with PlanetPoints made 9.8% more transactions per month, with a 5.5% higher value basket. This insight indicates a win-win opportunity for brands to lower their <a href="https://sustainability.yale.edu/explainers/yale-experts-explain-scope-3-emissions" target="_blank">scope 3 emissions</a> while also driving loyalty and sales, thereby decoupling emissions growth from revenue growth.

“The results of the pilot are exciting,” says Malin Berge, senior vice president and global head of sustainability innovation at Mastercard. “What it shows us is that consumers care, and they make more sustainable choices when that information is there for them.

“Mastercard knows loyalty programs,” she continued. “We run some of the most sophisticated and exciting programs around, but when we put the sustainability lens on top of that, like Reewild is doing with Planet Points, we can use our loyalty expertise to help Start Path companies like Reewild scale that much faster.”

Reewild founder Freddie Lintell says the company is rolling out the model to other sites and exploring how it can serve different customers. "We’re also evolving the system to integrate health alongside environmental metrics," he said, "creating a more powerful, holistic framework to reward healthier, more sustainable purchasing choices, with tangible benefits that support both individual well-being and public health."

The action-ambition gap in sustainability

<a href="https://www.kantar.com/Press-Center/Kantars-new-Sustainable-Transformation-Practice-identifies-strategies-for-a-sustainable-recovery?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Research</a> shows that 92% of consumers say they want to live a sustainable life, but only 16% are actively changing their behaviours. Mastercard’s Sustainability Innovation Lab works with its network of customers, partners and academia to uncover the drivers and the blockers for tipping the majority into action. The Sustainability Innovation Lab is focused on creating commercially viable concepts that both inspire and reward sustainable consumption amongst consumers while also enabling brands and retailers to get a positive return on investment. The PlanetPoints pilot is the latest development, but it won’t be the last.

“As an academic, I am not as concerned with positive ROI as I am about impact,” said Christopher Marquis, a professor at the University of Cambridge during a roundtable on rewarding sustainable food choices during London Climate Action Week. “There have been decades of studies focused on the financial benefits of embracing sustainability, and despite that there still hasn’t been much growth. Where this pilot has impressed me is that it was focused on rigorously showing how multi-sector partnerships can work, and the role of diverse stakeholders from big corporates like Mastercard, to startups, and also universities.”

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			Tackling the transition to more sustainable consumption

			A lack of purchase options and transparency into product sourcing have impeded people from consuming more consciously. That is changing.

			<a href="https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/stories/2024/how-to-tackle-the-transition-to-more-sustainable-consumption-and-production.html" target="_blank">Learn more</a>
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		</tr></tbody></table><a href="https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/Insights/2025/planet-points-reewild-sustainable-consumption.html" target="_blank">Originally published by Mastercard</a>

<a href="https://www.mastercard.com/news/" target="_blank">Follow along Mastercard's journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.</a>

When it comes to the environmental impact of carbon emissions from everyday consumer purchases, Mastercard is in a unique position to inform and enable people to make more conscious choices.

'We Can't Do It Alone': A Mastercard-supported Loyalty App and a University Incentivizing More Sustainable Consumption

<img alt="Say less, risk more" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b2bc635f-2c79-4727-a76a-1acd075d1552" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/new-3bl-report-reveals-susainability-silence-eroding-consumer-trust_3BL_073025.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="1665" loading="lazy" />NORTHAMPTON, Mass., July 30, 2025 /CSRwire/ - As political and legal scrutiny mounts in the U.S., many companies are scaling back public communication around their sustainability efforts. But according to new research from 3BL, the real risk isn’t saying too much, it’s saying nothing at all.

Our report, “Say Less, Risk More: Sustainability Silence is Undermining Trust,” draws on media analysis and original polling to expose a growing crisis of confidence in corporate sustainability claims. The findings signal a clear warning: greenhushing may feel safe, but it’s undermining public trust and putting market share on the line.

<a href="https://go.3bl.com/l/37792/2025-07-30/5zm65b" target="_blank">Download here.</a>

This new analysis paints a complicated picture. While public dialogue around sustainability is declining, consumer expectations have not. Americans across the political spectrum say they want businesses to maintain their efforts, regardless of changing political winds. Silence (even if motivated by legal caution or perceived risk) increasingly reads as inaction to the public.

A Few Key Findings From the Report: 

<ul><li>A Decline in Corporate Voice: Media mentions of top U.S. companies tied to sustainability topics dropped nearly 10% in the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. 
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	<li>Consumers Still Expect Business to Lead: Even in a shifting political landscape, most Americans expect the role of business in sustainability to grow or remain the same. 
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	<li>Trust Is Slipping: Nearly a quarter (23%) of consumers now say they “rarely” or “almost never” trust what companies say about their sustainability goals, up from just 15% in December 2023.</li>
</ul>A Wake-Up Call for Communicators

The findings suggest that companies that pause their communications risk eroding hard-earned trust, alienating values-driven consumers, and falling behind competitors that continue to show up. What matters most isn’t perfection, it’s progress, transparency, and consistency.

The full report, including sector-specific insights and communications recommendations, is now available.

<a href="https://go.3bl.com/l/37792/2025-07-30/5zm65b" target="_blank">Click here to download the report. </a>

About 3BL  
3BL is the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, connecting organizations’ stories of purpose and progress with the audiences who matter most.

3BL partners with over 1,500 companies – from global corporations and mid-sized enterprises to NGOs and nonprofits – to elevate their reputations as players in the world of responsible business. We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.

As political and legal scrutiny mounts in the U.S., many companies are scaling back public communication around their sustainability efforts. But according to new research from 3BL, the real risk isn’t saying too much, it’s saying nothing at all.

New 3BL Report Reveals Sustainability Silence Is Eroding Consumer Trust

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Christian Fischer" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1572be2d-bbb9-4aad-9636-a45ef9f91284" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/christian-fischer_Georgia-Pacific_072225.jpeg" width="640" height="1433" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Image courtesy of  Georgia Trend</figcaption></figure>by <a href="https://www.georgiatrend.com/author/rachelwallenstein/" target="_blank">Rachel Wallenstein</a>

<a href="https://www.georgiatrend.com/2025/06/30/catching-up-with-christian-fischer/" target="_blank">Previously published by Georgia Trend</a>

Our biggest contribution is making our products well and responsibly. We make stuff, and therefore we ship stuff. We buy a lot of stuff to do this and so we employ a lot of people, directly or indirectly. Here in Georgia, we add the most value. We have 15 facilities with close to 8,000 employees and create 23,120 indirect jobs. Since 2014 we’ve made $3.398 billion in capital investments [in Georgia, specifically]. We’re also proud to be one of the country’s biggest recruiters of veterans.

Continue reading <a href="https://www.georgiatrend.com/2025/06/30/catching-up-with-christian-fischer/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Our biggest contribution is making our products well and responsibly. We make stuff, and therefore we ship stuff. We buy a lot of stuff to do this and so we employ a lot of people, directly or indirectly. 

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