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<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8b9d9346-a635-4258-82be-32efc44d74fd" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Lambeau%20Field_Tork_Essity_4.23.25A.jpeg" width="640" height="853" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, and Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, celebrate 12 years of partnership. Over 2,800 Tork dispensers support a more efficient, sustainable and cleaner fan experience at the historic stadium.</figcaption></figure>APPLETON, WI, April 25, 2025 /CSRwire/ – Lambeau Field, home of the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers, is continuing to raise the bar on fan experience through its long-standing partnership with Tork®, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene. Lambeau Field works closely with Tork to ensure clean, efficient, and sustainable hygiene solutions for its iconic sports stadium.

As a celebrated destination always topping U.S. sports fans’ bucket lists, Lambeau Field is known for providing an unmatched atmosphere for fans. Hosting over 800,000 guests during a typical football season—plus thousands more attending special events—Lambeau Field depends on reliable hygiene solutions that can handle high traffic without compromising quality. That’s why the stadium uses a high volume of Tork products – including over 2,800 Tork dispensers across the facility for hand towels, soap, sanitizer, toilet paper and napkins.

The installation includes high-capacity, controlled consumption solutions like Tork <a href="https://www.torkglobal.com/us/en/products-and-services/shop-by-category/paper-hand-towels/about-our-peakserve-range" target="_blank">PeakServe® Continuous™ Hand Towel Systems</a>, with 50% compressed towel refills1 and Tork <a href="https://www.torkglobal.com/us/en/products-and-services/shop-by-category/toilet-paper/coreless-toilet-paper" target="_blank">Optiserve® Coreless Toilet Paper Systems</a>, which uses 89% less packaging.2 These Tork systems are designed to help the facility team reduce paper waste, make full use of every roll, and streamline the refill process. The upgrade reflects Lambeau Field’s commitment to improving operational efficiency while enhancing the guest experience through clean, well-stocked facilities.

“The partnership with Tork has been critical to our ability to reduce waste throughout the stadium,” said Todd Edlebeck, Facilities Manager, Lambeau Field. “Beyond our impactful annual ‘Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch’ campaign, Tork sustainable hygiene solutions help us get the most out of every product, reduce excess paper usage, and make it easier for staff to keep restrooms stocked even on the busiest game days.”

Since 2021, Tork and the Packers have teamed up for the annual "Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch" campaign. The campaign raises awareness of the benefits of proper hygiene and provides community partners with essential hygiene products. For every catch the Packers make during the first five home games of each season, Tork donates effective and sustainably produced hygiene products to local nonprofit organizations working to improve the well-being of those in need.

“Tork has been a proud product provider for Lambeau Field for over twelve years,” said Cindy Stilp, Marketing Communications Director, Essity. “This is a historic sports and entertainment venue, and we’re honored to collaborate with Lambeau Field to implement hygiene solutions that help provide fans with an excellent experience, while also helping the stadium to significantly reduce waste.”

With Tork as a trusted partner, the stadium continues to meet the high standards expected of one of the most respected venues in professional sports.

About Tork  

The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, napkins and wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they're always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity and a committed partner to customers in more than 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit <a href="https://www.torkglobal.com/us/en/index.html" target="_blank">www.torkglobal.com/us/en/</a>.

About Essity 

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at <a href="https://www.essity.com/" target="_blank">essity.com</a>.

About Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers, established in 1919, are the NFL’s only community-owned team with more than 539,000 shareholders. With a tradition of excellence, the Packers have captured an NFL-record 13 world championships, including four Super Bowls, and have 28 individuals enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a total that is second among all teams. Lambeau Field, the Packers’ venerable home that was built in 1957, is the longest-tenured stadium in the NFL and recognized by many as having the top gameday experience in professional sports. In the community, the Packers have an annual economic impact of more than $400 million.

1With compressed towels you get twice as many towels (100% more) per cubic meter meaning you gain storage space and can transport more towels (*compared to Tork folded towel 150299)

2Tork Coreless SKU 472880 versus Tork conventional SKU 2461200 as compared to the packaging weight, which includes cores, wraps and cardboard box

Lambeau Field and Tork Celebrate Twelve-Year Partnership to Reduce Waste and Drive Efficiency

<img alt="LA cityscape shown with fires burning in the background." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9f612996-259a-4618-b73e-4a8509f1a164" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/LA%20Fires_Nielsen_2.21.25A.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="720" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2025/la-fires-multiplatform-local-media-tv-radio-lifeline/" target="_blank">Originally published on Nielsen Insights</a>

Extreme weather events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles in January 2025, are becoming an increasingly frequent part of daily life, as explored in Nielsen’s recent <a href="https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2024/understanding-local-media-reach-during-extreme-weather-events/" target="_blank">climate change report</a>. These events not only disrupt communities, but also highlight the critical role of trusted local media. Los Angeles’ local television stations, their digital platforms, and local radio stations kept locals informed on Jan. 8, 2025, when fires spread quickly through several neighborhoods across the city—demonstrating the importance of multiplatform audience strategies to meet urgent information needs.

The power of local media in a crisis

During the LA fires, local news became a lifeline for millions. On Jan. 8, Los Angeles viewers recorded over 1.1 billion minutes of local TV news alone, while impressions of that same news content on digital platforms alone surged by an astounding 1,693% over the average of the three weekdays prior. Similarly, local radio, with its ability to deliver hyper-local and timely updates, logged more than 97 million gross minutes, a 40% increase over the average of the seven days prior. These platforms proved indispensable as more than 200,000 people were evacuated from their homes, seeking real time, accurate information to navigate the crisis.

<ul><li>LA audiences spent over 1.1 billion minutes with local news on January 8, 2025</li>
</ul><figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Chart" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="540bd1e0-ea40-4627-bf9f-2c5efad45d28" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/1A-la-fires-how-multiplatform-local-media-became-lifeline_NIELSEN_022025.png" width="640" height="672" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>LA audiences spent over 1.1 billion minutes with local news on Jan. 8, 2025 - TV households</figcaption></figure><figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Chart" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d9846cd9-6ae1-4455-9be2-6567623c625c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3A-la-fires-how-multiplatform-local-media-became-lifeline_NIELSEN_022025.png" width="640" height="669" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>LA audiences spent over 1.1 billion minutes with local news on Jan. 8, 2025 - Digital only</figcaption></figure>Among radio listeners, news-talk formats saw a remarkable rise, with the average quarter hour share among persons age 12 and older doubling to 20%. This means that 20% of all radio listeners in the market at that time were tuned into news-talk stations. For adults 25-54, the share climbed to nearly 13%, reflecting the format’s ability to engage audiences across age groups during critical moments.

<ul><li>Audience share for LA's news-talk radio grew January 8, 2025</li>
</ul><figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Chart" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="af23ac1b-2926-4fbe-aad8-1a500855fbcb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/2A-la-fires-how-multiplatform-local-media-became-lifeline_NIELSEN_022025.png" width="640" height="554" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Audience share for LA's news-talk radio grew Jan. 8,2025</figcaption></figure>Multiple audience segments relied on local broadcast TV and radio. Hispanic households consumed nearly half a billion minutes of local TV on Jan. 8 representing a 321%* increase, while radio listening climbed to nearly 22 million minutes. Black audiences logged 121 million minutes of TV viewing, up 216%*, and nearly 5.5 million minutes of radio. Even younger audiences 18-34, demonstrated a notable shift in behavior during the fires, with linear TV viewing up by 324%.  
  Multiplatform strategies: A convergence of linear and digital

While each platform saw engagement grow on its own, the way Angelenos’ accessed news during the fires shows us the growing trend for multiplatform strategies to reach today’s audience. <a href="https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2025/cross-media-audience-insights-upfronts-newfronts-planning/" target="_blank">Nielsen’s 2025 Upfront New Front</a> guide outlines the concept of convergence TV—where streaming complements the strength of linear TV—and its impact was on full display in LA’s local media engagement. For audiences, linear TV provided immediacy and authority, while digital platforms offered flexibility and on-demand accessibility. This ensured that audiences could stay informed at home and on the move. Adults 25–54, a critical demo for advertisers, showed the highest growth in digital viewing during the fires with consumption skyrocketing by 2,143%.

Trust in local media

When the stakes are high, trust becomes paramount. Social media provided timely updates, but also saw instances of misinformation creating confusion. Faced with this challenge, audiences turned to local media for fact-checked, reliable updates. According to Nielsen’s 2024 Truth and Trust survey, 57% of viewers ranked local news among their top three most trusted outlets, with trust levels even higher among Black (65%) and Hispanic (52%) audiences. This trust underscores why local media remains a cornerstone of community connection and communication. The news viewing during the LA fires also highlights the power of culturally relevant and language-specific programming. For Hispanic audiences, local TV and radio played a pivotal role, with Spanish-language programming meeting the needs of LA’s community. Providing culturally relevant content in language ensures that no audience is left behind during critical moments.

Media engagement during the LA fires reminded us that <a href="https://www.nielsen.com/solutions/audience-measurement/local-tv/" target="_blank">local television</a> and <a href="https://www.nielsen.com/solutions/audience-measurement/audio/" target="_blank">local radio</a> don’t just inform, they build community, combat misinformation and drive unmatched engagement.

Methodology

Los Angeles television audience data for this analysis was determined using Nielsen Local TV View (NLTV) data for local news programs tuning in minutes for the period Jan. 2-11, 2025, Live+SD, P2+, M-Su 3a-3a, includes KABC, KCAL, KCBS, KCOP, KMEX, KNBC, KRCA, KTLA, KTLA OT, KTTV, KVEA, KWHY, S1LA. NLTV is an online tool that allows users to analyze viewing within and across all measured <a href="https://www.nielsen.com/dma-regions/" target="_blank">Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs)</a>. Television data is derived from Nielsen’s National TV Panel that is based on a sample of more than 42,000 homes and over 100,000 real people that are selected based on area probability sampling. Source: NLTV Program Report

Los Angeles radio audience data for this analysis was determined using the PPM Analysis Tool for the Nielsen Audio Los Angeles Metro Holiday 2024 Week 5 survey which measured Jan. 2-8, 2025. Mon-Sun 6a-Mid, P12+, includes KNX-FM, KFI-AM, KPCC-FM, KRLA-AM, KZNO-FM, KTNQ-AM. Source: PPM Analysis Tool Radio Trend Report.

The LA Fires: How Multiplatform Local Media Became a Lifeline

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Cougar cub" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e06d8b67-86b3-443d-9021-80e914d480a2" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Birmingham-Zoo_FedEx_041625_1.jpeg" width="640" height="540" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo</figcaption></figure>The Birmingham Zoo welcomed a new resident to its freshly completed Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat. A female orphaned cougar cub from Montana arrived safely at the zoo on Tuesday, February 11, marking a significant milestone ahead of the habitat's mid-March opening.

The transport of the cub was a collaborative effort involving the Birmingham Zoo, FedEx, and Montana Fish, Wildlife &amp; Parks. The young cougar, named Juniper, estimated to be four to five months old and weighing between 30 and 40 pounds, traveled by plane from Great Falls, Montana, to Memphis, Tennessee. From there, she was transported by the Birmingham Zoo to her new home.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Cougar cub" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fba4f3ea-6dcc-427e-a0a6-3f759b0830a7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Birmingham-Zoo_FedEx_041625_2.jpeg" width="640" height="540" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo</figcaption></figure>Chris Pfefferkorn, President and CEO of the Birmingham Zoo, expressed his excitement about the new addition, stating, "The arrival of this first cub is a major step towards us opening the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing in mid-March. This project has been years in the making, and it's truly heartwarming to see the community come together to make it a reality."

Heather Harshbarger, communications advisor for FedEx Cares, highlighted the company's commitment to animal welfare, stating, "FedEx has a long history of working closely with zoos and aquariums to provide safe travel for animals using our extensive global transportation network and logistical expertise. We are proud to donate the cost of this mountain lion cub delivery."
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Cougar cub" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="546fb104-718b-4eba-9a31-359e74936d16" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Birmingham-Zoo_FedEx_041625_3.png" width="640" height="540" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo</figcaption></figure>The Birmingham Zoo staff worked diligently to help Juniper acclimate to her new surroundings and plans were underway to find another orphaned cub around her age to join her in the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat. This effort aimed to provide companionship and enrichment for the young cougar.

Shortly after Juniper’s arrival, the zoo also welcomed two new bobcats, Baxter and Boomer, transported by FedEx from the San Diego Humane Society. These seven-year-old bobcats arrived on March 7 and quickly adjusted to their new home. Baxter and Boomer's arrival further enriched the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat, showcasing the zoo's commitment to providing a safe and enriching environment for all its animals.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Cougar cub" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fbcb8503-12c8-40d9-93e5-6e703513350d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Birmingham-Zoo_FedEx_041625_4.png" width="640" height="540" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo</figcaption></figure>The last of the four residents, Spruce, another orphaned cougar cub, was one of three siblings rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and cared for at the Oakland Zoo. After their mother was killed by a car, the cubs were found in Portola Valley. Spruce, also transported by FedEx, was chosen to join Juniper at the Birmingham Zoo. The hope is for them to become best friends like Baxter and Boomer.

As the Birmingham Zoo celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025, the opening of the Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing on March 19 marked a significant milestone in its history. The new habitat stands as a symbol of hope, community effort, and the zoo's dedication to animal care and conservation. Zoo visitors will learn about the important conservation efforts behind these beautiful animals.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Cougar cub with second cougar lying down in the background" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="25b30a3b-213a-4dbd-8efe-dc89719f779b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Birmingham-Zoo_FedEx_041625_5.png" width="640" height="540" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo</figcaption></figure>FedEx donated the transportation costs for the cougar cubs and bobcats as part of the company’s FedEx Cares “<a href="https://fedexcares.com/our-focus/delivering-for-good" target="_blank">Delivering for Good</a>” initiative, in which FedEx lends its global network and unparalleled logistics expertise to organizations with precious cargo requests and helps communities before, during, and after crises.

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

***Photos courtesy of Oakland Zoo and Birmingham Zoo

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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.

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<img alt="lays three The Curiosity Cube, a blue mobile science lab that displays three students in white lab coats and text that reads &quot;Breakthroughs Begin With Curiosity&quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="67d03f74-6ed4-4afd-8d53-9b1979661217" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Final%20for%20Press%20Release%20-%20NA%20Curiosity%20Cube%20PR%20Image.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="711" loading="lazy" /><ul><li>Curiosity Cube tours North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa</li>
	<li>Mobile science lab aims to reach 60,000 students in 19 countries</li>
	<li>Interactive lessons on artificial intelligence designed to spark students’ curiosity in STEM</li>
</ul>BURLINGTON, Mass., April 25, 2025 /CSRwire/ - MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today launched its global 2025 Curiosity Cube tour in Darmstadt, Germany. The solar-powered mobile science labs will bring hands-on STEM experiences to communities across North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa. In 2025, the tour aims to reach 60,000 students worldwide. The initiative underscores the company's commitment to inspiring enthusiasm for science and technology.

“With technological advances and scientific breakthroughs reshaping the world, it has never been more important to inspire early interest in STEM careers and prove that science can be fun,” said Tim M. Jaeger, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer for the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. “With the Curiosity Cube, we are breaking down barriers to science education by bringing hands-on experiments directly to students in their local communities. This year, our new AI-focused lessons offer students a glimpse into the future of technology, while making science accessible and showing children that science is exciting.”

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform daily life and work, it’s crucial that students understand how it functions – and how to use it responsibly. These early, hands-on experiences foster critical thinking and equip young people with the digital fluency they need to thrive in the future. In 2025, the Curiosity Cube introduces lessons on AI using a variety of learning tools and technologies, allowing students to explore:

<ul><li>Differences between AI-generated images and real photos to better understand digital authenticity.</li>
	<li>How AI learns through experience and pattern recognition – just like the human brain.</li>
	<li>Mechanics behind AI-powered self-driving cars through hands-on activities in machine learning.</li>
</ul>The Curiosity Cube will make its debut in Africa on June 10, 2025, with 100 events planned across Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. This expansion complements Merck’s ongoing efforts to make science education more accessible and provide students around the world with interactive STEM learning experiences.

The seventh North American tour with 140 scheduled events will include visits to major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Austin, Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto and more.

The Curiosity Cube’s European tour will include more than 130 events, travelling to Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. The <a href="https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/campaigns/curiosity-labs?srsltid=AfmBOorTAivM6C3ncFRYbd21K6bmP_qmPqLXRmiJ-xRHhgU40dBALNh-" target="_blank">Curiosity Labs™</a> STEM Center, which opened today in Darmstadt, Germany, builds on the Curiosity Cube initiative. The permanent facility provides local students with 11 interactive science lessons they can experience throughout the year and helps build the foundation for the next generation of scientists.

To learn more about the Curiosity Cube and view the 2025 tour schedule, visit <a href="https://thecuriositycube.com/" target="_blank">TheCuriosityCube.com</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/curiositycube_milliporesigma/" target="_blank">@curiositycube_milliporesigma</a> on Instagram.

About the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 28,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.  

More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.2 billion in 65 countries.

The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit <a href="http://www.emdgroup.com/" target="_blank">www.emdgroup.com</a>. 

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MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube tours North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa. In 2025, the mobile science lab aims to reach 60,000 students in 19 countries with interactive lessons on artificial intelligence designed to spark students’ curiosity in STEM.

Curiosity Cube 2025: MilliporeSigma’s Mobile Science Labs Tour Globally To Bring STEM Education to Students

Lambeau Field, home of the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers, is continuing to raise the bar on fan experience through its long-standing partnership with Tork®, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene.

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By <a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/author/abbey-foster-jacobson" target="_blank">Abbey Foster Jacobson</a>, ESG Leader at GoDaddy

At GoDaddy, our mission to empower entrepreneurs everywhere is not just a statement — it's the heartbeat of our business. As we roll out the company’s<a href="https://social.godaddy/sustainability" target="_blank"> 2024 Sustainability Report</a>, we’re excited to share how we’re making strides in sustainability that align with our broader business goals and benefit our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

We focus efforts on our sustainability priorities 

In 2024, we undertook an inaugural Double Materiality Assessment to update and prioritize the topics most impactful to our business, stakeholders, society, and the environment. This assessment helps us make informed, data-driven decisions, reinforcing our commitment to responsible growth. This assessment provides us with a clear framework to address potential risks and seize opportunities, ensuring our actions support our mission to empower entrepreneurs.

Our innovations are empowering entrepreneurs worldwide 

Innovation is the engine that drives our mission, and 2024 was a year of notable advancements. Microbusiness owners are increasingly turning to AI, with more than half now comfortable using it in their operations, according to<a href="https://www.godaddy.com/ventureforward/explore-the-data/annual-report-2024/" target="_blank"> GoDaddy Venture Forward research</a>.

This technological shift reflects a broader trend of adaptation and innovation. With the launch of<a href="https://www.godaddy.com/airo" target="_blank"> GoDaddy Airo®</a>, we harnessed AI to simplify and speed up the entrepreneurial journey.

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From generating business names to creating digital assets, our experiences are designed to help our customers succeed.
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This approach supports our business objectives and fosters an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by making advanced tools accessible to microbusiness owners who might otherwise lack resources. By democratizing AI technology, we enable a wide range of entrepreneurs to innovate and compete on a more level playing field.

We cultivate an inclusive and supportive culture 

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where they can thrive. In 2024, 84% of our employees participated in GoDaddy Voice, our annual employee engagement survey that revealed a strong sense of trust and support within our teams. We continue to prioritize fair compensation and development opportunities and promote respect and community throughout our workforce.

We govern responsibly and operate sustainably 

Sustainability is embedded in our operations, guided by principles of responsible governance. Our<a href="https://www.godaddy.com/resources/godaddy-responsible-ai" target="_blank"> AI and Machine Learning Governance Council</a>, for example, oversees the ethical use of technology, ensuring our innovations align with our mission.

This year, we also set a new target to reduce scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 90% by 2030, reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship. Through reducing emissions, we expect to enhance our business outcomes via cost savings and increased operational efficiency.

We are committed to building resilient and sustainable futures 

As we continue to enhance our corporate sustainability framework, we are focused on creating long-term value for our company and stakeholders. By focusing on our sustainability priorities, we ensure our efforts are purposeful and impactful.

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Our dedication to sustainability is not just about meeting current needs but also about building a resilient future for the company and entrepreneurs everywhere.
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We invite you to explore our<a href="https://social.godaddy/sustainability" target="_blank"> 2024 Sustainability Report</a> to learn more about our progress and the steps we're taking to create a world where entrepreneurship is accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.

Abbey Foster Jacobson leads GoDaddy's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. With a background in consulting and experience within technology companies, Abbey specializes in ESG strategy and reporting. Abbey’s work at GoDaddy focuses on creating shared value for the company and its stakeholders.

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