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<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Three people standing together, holding a report" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9d3d4e58-664b-4901-8f61-329f9f76b804" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/university-%20california-berkeley-establish-global-decarbonization-research_BAKER-HUGHES_121924.png" width="640" height="634" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Left to right: Chris Pin Harry, vice president of Technology, Industrial &amp; Energy Technology at Baker Hughes; Professor Jefferey Long, UC Berkeley professor of chemistry and the institute’s executive director; and Daniela Abate, VP CCUS, Climate Technology Solutions at Baker Hughes.</figcaption></figure><ul><li>Institute will accelerate the deployment and scaling of cost-effective climate technology solutions</li>
	<li>Baker Hughes funding will support development of pollutant-adsorbing materials to tackle emissions</li>
	<li>Center to be led by university’s globally recognized material’s expert, Professor Jeffrey Long</li>
</ul>BERKELEY, Calif., December 23, 2024 /CSRwire/ - Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, and the University of California, Berkeley have announced a new long-term research partnership to establish the Baker Hughes Institute for Decarbonization Materials at <a href="https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry</a>. The institute will connect breakthrough academic research with commercial innovation to accelerate the deployment and scaling of cost-effective climate technology solutions that drive sustainable energy development.

As part of the agreement, Baker Hughes will fund collaborative research to develop next-generation materials for a range of energy and industrial applications, including carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, and clean power generation, among others. Baker Hughes will be closely involved from the earliest stages of research to shape the programs based on evolving market and customer needs, as any discoveries may potentially be scaled across the company’s portfolio of climate technology solutions.

“Innovation, collaboration and partnership are critical to building the diversified portfolio of technology solutions necessary to meet the energy demands of today and tomorrow. Partnering with <a href="https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/news/institute-brings-together-scientists-design-pollution-adsorbing-materials" target="_blank">UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry </a>is an important step forward in our commitment to sustainable energy development,” said Chris Pin Harry, vice president of Technology, Industrial &amp; Energy Technology (IET) at Baker Hughes.

The institute will be led by C. Judson King Distinguished Professor and UC Berkeley Professor of Chemistry <a href="https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/people/jeffrey-long" target="_blank">Jeffrey Long</a>, a globally recognized material’s expert who pioneered the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for adsorbing carbon dioxide and other molecules from industrial emissions streams. Baker Hughes’ funding will support Berkeley researchers, with expertise in materials development and discovery, computational chemistry, advanced characterization, process engineering and techno economics. Chris Pin Harry and Daniela Abate, VP CCUS, Climate Technology Solutions at Baker Hughes, will serve on the institute’s joint steering committee.

Initial research projects will focus on advanced material design, including creating and testing new chemical structures like MOFs, as well as developing gas separation and chemical conversion systems. Additionally, the projects will leverage AI and machine learning to accelerate the discovery and development of improved materials and new technology solutions.

“Our aim is to make materials that not only adsorb gases more efficiently, but also without high energy requirements,” said Professor Long, the institute’s executive director. “As chemists, we know how to adjust materials at the atomic level, but we need partners like Baker Hughes who can scale and industrialize the technology. Lowering emissions is an urgent task, and I am confident that together, we can make scalable, commercially relevant materials that can quickly hit the market and make a difference.” 

The partnership builds on Baker Hughes’ wider development of <a href="https://www.bakerhughes.com/energy-transition" target="_blank">innovative climate technologies</a>, including its work in <a href="https://www.bakerhughes.com/carbon-capture-use-and-storage-ccus-solutions" target="_blank">CCUS</a> with Mosaic Materials direct air capture (DAC) technology. Acquired by Baker Hughes in 2022, Mosaic Materials was born out of Professor Long’s lab at UC Berkeley, and pilot units are currently being tested to accelerate deployment at commercial scale.

The institute underscores Baker Hughes’ commitment to investing in emerging technologies that will efficiently reduce or eliminate emissions across multiple industries.

About Baker Hughes 
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at <a href="https://www.bakerhughes.com/" target="_blank">bakerhughes.com</a>.

About the University of California, Berkeley 
The University of California, Berkeley, is consistently rated the world’s top public university. The flagship of the 10-campus University of California system, it was chartered in 1868 with a mission to excel in teaching, research and public service. Enrolling more than 42,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the campus has more than 1,500 full-time and 500 part-time faculty members in more than 130 academic departments that offer more than 350 degree programs.

The faculty's outstanding research achievements and scholarship so far have led to 26 Nobel Prizes, and an additional 35 Nobel Prizes have been won by alumni. The College of Chemistry at UC Berkeley consistently earns top rankings nationally and globally, standing out among a select few chemistry colleges by various metrics. It is currently ranked the #1 U.S. graduate chemistry program by the U.S. News &amp; World Report.

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Baker Hughes and the University of California, Berkeley, Establish Global Decarbonization Research Institute

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="2 employees chat at a desk" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8451aab9-8cf6-4208-848d-9352d71210d6" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/chatting_BBW_121924.jpg" width="640" height="856" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>The Wall Street Journal Recognizes Bath &amp; Body Works on its Annual “Best Managed Companies” List</figcaption></figure>December 20, 2024 /CSRwire/ - Bath &amp; Body Works announces its inclusion on the Wall Street Journal’s ranking of <a href="https://www.wsj.com/rankings/management-250-rankings/best-managed-companies-full-rankings-2024" target="_blank">Best Managed Companies.</a> This is the second consecutive year that the brand has been included on the list.

The Management Top 250 ranking of America’s best-run companies is developed by the Drucker Institute and measures corporate management effectiveness. It examines performance in five key areas including customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="Gina Boswell, Chief Executive Officer at Bath &amp; Body Works." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9294c441-1b32-4f1c-be9e-aaedcb3b712f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Gina_BBW_121924.jpg" width="640" height="856" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>“This is a great achievement for our brand and we’re proud to be represented on this list for the second year in a row,” says Gina Boswell, Chief Executive Officer at Bath &amp; Body Works.</figcaption></figure>“This is a great achievement for our brand and we’re proud to be represented on this list for the second year in a row,” says Gina Boswell, Chief Executive Officer at Bath &amp; Body Works. “We have a best-in-class team at Bath &amp; Body Works, this recognition demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our associates are engaged and empowered to drive sustainable long-term growth.”

To learn more about Bath &amp; Body Works, visit <a href="http://bbwinc.com/" target="_blank">bbwinc.com</a>.

ABOUT BATH &amp; BODY WORKS

Home of America’s Favorite Fragrances®, Bath &amp; Body Works is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, including top-selling collections for fine fragrance mist, body lotion and body cream, 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers and liquid hand soap. Powered by agility and innovation, the company’s predominantly U.S.-based supply chain enables the company to deliver quality, on-trend luxuries at affordable prices. Bath &amp; Body Works serves and delights customers however and wherever they want to shop, from welcoming, in-store experiences at more than 1,880 company-operated Bath &amp; Body Works locations in the U.S. and Canada and more than 500 international franchised locations to an online storefront at BathandBodyWorks.com.

The Wall Street Journal Recognizes Bath & Body Works on Its Annual “Best Managed Companies” List

<img alt="A group posed in matching hats spliced with a blue background on the left." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="beefdf14-f34d-4d5c-82f5-ce2d9825c6fb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-12-11%20at%2010.42.23%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="727" loading="lazy" />By Jim Price

Key Takeaways:

<ul><li>SAIC is already into a yearslong journey to balance sustainability with business priorities that includes wide-ranging actions across our enterprise.</li>
	<li>Our internal operations are reducing our carbon footprint, while our business includes supporting federal agency customers in monitoring Earth's health.</li>
	<li>We continue to work towards our goals, including diverting half of our waste from landfills by 2025.</li>
</ul>At SAIC, sustainability is part of our DNA. It’s not just about reducing our own environmental footprint but about empowering our customers, employees and other stakeholders to create meaningful, measurable change. From small daily actions to groundbreaking innovations, we’re making a difference.

Environmental stewardship

Sustainability starts with thoughtful actions that create ripple effects. That’s why we’ve prioritized everyday actions that lessen our impact on the planet.

<ul><li>Responsible Procurement: We strive to choose products in our facility operations that improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and enhance air quality.</li>
	<li>Reducing E-Waste: Through our vendor relationship, we refurbish or resell retired electronics whenever possible, recycling the rest responsibly. At various events during the year, employees can even securely recycle their personal electronics through our programs.</li>
	<li>Paper-Saving Practices: In our facilities, double-sided printing cuts paper usage in half. For remote employees, digital workflows further reduce environmental impact.</li>
</ul>Progress toward our goals

We’ve set goals to help ensure our operations contribute to a healthier planet. These 2025 goals are just the beginning of our journey to balance sustainability with business priorities.

<ul><li>We are diverting 50% of our waste from landfills.</li>
	<li>We are exploring renewable energy opportunities for our owned properties.</li>
</ul>Cutting carbon emissions

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is at the core of our environmental commitment. Since 2019, we’ve cut our emissions by over 41%. This reflects thoughtful decisions, like optimizing our spaces, upgrading to efficient lighting and streamlining heating and cooling operations. Our energy-saving efforts have paid off. In 2023, we used 7% less electricity than the year before — the equivalent of powering thousands of homes for a year.

Partnering for impact

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond our own operations. We partner with world-changing organizations to solve complex environmental challenges and make a difference. For example:

<ul><li>With NASA: We help monitor the Earth, from the depths of the oceans to the shifting skies. Our work tracks our ocean health, predicts erosion’s effects on the landscape and studies cloud patterns to improve weather forecasts.</li>
	<li>With NOAA:
	<ul><li>For over a decade, we’ve built deep-sea sensors that track ocean conditions and provide the data that is used in early tsunami warnings, helping save lives and protect coastal communities.</li>
		<li>We also support climate predictions that help prepare for the future. By strengthening NOAA’s ability to model and understand the atmosphere, we’re helping communities respond to a changing climate.</li>
	</ul></li>
</ul>Solutions that inspire action

What makes SAIC unique is our ability to bring these partnerships to life and share their real-world impacts. As a mission integrator, we don’t just solve problems — we turn solutions into stories that inspire action. By combining everyday choices with groundbreaking innovation, we are proud to reduce our environmental impact and tackle global challenges to help create a sustainable future.

Read more about SAIC's corporate responsibility highlights with our efforts in <a href="https://www.saic.com/blogs/saics-2024-corporate-responsibility-highlights-diversity-equity-and-inclusion" target="_blank">diversity, equity and inclusion</a>.

SAIC’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Highlights: Sustainability

<img alt="A medical professional using a laptop. Medical symbols overlaid." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="74cfa256-7f25-45ef-9ef4-aeeda8d25686" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AIhealthcare_keysight_120424.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="853" loading="lazy" />The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly in patient care, health records management, telemedicine, hospital operations, health monitoring, and drug discovery. However, with technology advancement comes a series of important considerations and challenges around data security.

AI Role in Healthcare for Medical Imaging, Diagnosis, and Prevention Applications

AI's machine learning and deep learning tools can analyze vast amounts of medical data to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and enhance the accuracy of diagnoses.

In medical imaging, AI algorithms assist in analyzing X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, improving diagnostic speed while reducing human error.[1]

AI's capability to analyze extensive amounts of patient data, including symptoms, medical history, and genetic information, also enables more precise and efficient diagnoses. It can identify complex patterns that may be challenging to spot for human doctors, leading to earlier detection and better accuracy in disease prediction. [2]

AI-driven virtual assistants and chatbots offer fundamental medical information, address patient inquiries, assess symptoms, and aid in appointment scheduling and medication reminders. They enhance patient engagement, improve access to healthcare, and help improve the patient experience by optimizing healthcare staff workload and increasing staff efficiency.

However, the increased reliance on digital infrastructure for these advancements exposes the healthcare sector to cyber threats. The value of patient records, research data, and medical technology makes healthcare organizations prime targets for cybercriminals. Cybersecurity breaches can jeopardize sensitive information, disrupt patient care, damage healthcare providers' reputations, and result in significant financial losses, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare.

IoT’s Role in Expanding Diagnostic Capabilities with Wearables

Similarly to AI, IoT use is spreading in healthcare. Home healthcare devices and medical wearables create a complementary network of medical devices using low-power mobile health monitoring technology that leverages existing electronic hardware.

These devices can capture vast amounts of biometric data to advance preventive care. Sensors can measure a person’s heart rate, blood glucose, blood pressure, body movement, oxygen saturation, and respiration rate, supporting the development of a comprehensive health assessment.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® technologies enable these devices to transmit data to healthcare providers in real time, enabling remote patient monitoring and helping to ensure treatment compliance. This helps reduce the number of hospital visits while improving access to healthcare.

The internet of medical things (IoMT) provides exciting new benefits for patients and healthcare providers. However, these devices, along with the operational technology (OT) systems they connect to, constitute an attack surface for cybercriminals.

AI and IoT: Enhancing Patient Outcomes but Requiring Improved Cybersecurity

The complementary capabilities of AI and IoT enable the collection of more accurate biometric data and allow this data to be leveraged to analyze large populations.

The large amount of data collected in the patient's natural environment can provide a more comprehensive view of health, helping physicians understand the complex interactions between different biological systems. But with the rapid development of IoT in healthcare, cybersecurity challenges are emerging as well.

Cybersecurity Challenges from AI and IoT

Network security risks are of great concern to the healthcare industry. IoT devices connected to hospital networks often lack active management and protection, making them easy entry points for attackers. [3] With connected medical devices and remote employees, concerns about exfiltration and ransomware attacks are increasing, driving organizations to adapt their security models.

The healthcare sector has witnessed a notable surge in activity in recent years. Healthcare is a high-value target for cybercriminals due to the sensitivity of the data it is handling. Data security breaches can lead to the leakage of personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).

As a result, healthcare data breaches are costly. According to IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 [4], the average cost of a data breach has skyrocketed to a staggering $4.35 million, with healthcare breaches standing at a daunting $10.93 million. Furthermore, the average cost of a data breach in the healthcare sector has increased by 53.3% over the past three years, emphasizing the urgent need for advanced cybersecurity measures in this domain.

With new threats emerging every day, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has underlined the importance of monitoring and assessing cybersecurity risks for connected devices. As the landscape evolves, the FDA recommends focusing on AI to enhance <a href="https://www.mcguirewoods.com/client-resources/alerts/2023/10/fda-new-guidance-cybersecurity-medical-devices/" target="_blank" title="cybersecurity">cybersecurity</a>.

Combating Cyber Threats

Healthcare delivery and monitoring have improved greatly with the use of connected medical devices. However, many connected devices have not been designed with security as the top priority and are often targeted points of entry for attackers. A security platform that can discover these devices on your network and determine if they pose a threat is essential.

By implementing a dedicated <a href="https://www.keysight.com/gb/en/products/network-security/iot-security-assessment.html" target="_blank" title="IoT security platform">IoT security platform</a>, healthcare organizations can monitor device activity continuously. The platform alerts responsible parties of suspicious behavior in real time, helping them respond to potential security incidents sooner.

In addition to real-time monitoring of connected medical devices, healthcare organizations can greatly benefit from security assessment tools used during the validation and verification phases of the product development process. These tools provide a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities before devices are deployed.

Future Role of AI in Cybersecurity for Healthcare

The integration of AI in healthcare cybersecurity will redefine patient data protection. As AI technology evolves, it will enhance threat detection, reducing false positives and providing precise alerts. The automation of routine security tasks will allow engineers to focus on more complex security challenges and help them cover a broader spectrum of cyberattacks.

The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals will persist, even as AI takes on more routine duties, but these experts will shift to strategic roles, addressing more intricate security incidents and engaging in proactive threat hunting. Unfortunately, the dual nature of AI means that cybercriminals will exploit AI capabilities too and be able to launch more sophisticated attacks, making it imperative for the cybersecurity community to stay ahead.

In healthcare, where data sensitivity is high, AI's role in fortifying cybersecurity will be critical. It promises an adaptive security framework that can evolve with the ever-changing threat landscape, ensuring the safety and privacy of patient information.

Conclusion

AI and IoT are revolutionizing healthcare through improved diagnostics, medical imaging, drug discovery, and patient engagement. Medical wearables and IoT devices enhance healthcare capabilities by capturing biometric data and transmitting it to providers in real time.

However, increased reliance on these technologies also exposes the healthcare sector to cyber threats, making it a prime target for cybercriminals due to the value of patient records and research data.

Without adequate security, connected medical devices become vulnerable entry points for attackers. As IoT and AI expand into critical applications, they become even more attractive targets. Device vendors must now rethink cybersecurity across the entire product lifecycle.

It is no longer enough for manufacturers to rely on makeshift open-source or in-house tools to defend themselves against advanced hacker groups. Instead, they must implement proven, integrated, and automated solutions that protect their devices against cyberattacks.

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AI and IoT Cybersecurity Considerations for Healthcare

<img alt="mountain pathway with wind turbines" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9bae3c5f-bccd-4bcd-9722-43fb52a742ce" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/MountainTurbines_Lenovo_121124.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="959" loading="lazy" />December 17, 2024 /CSRwire/ - Lenovo is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, the leading global provider of business sustainability ratings. With a score of 85/100, this recognition places Lenovo in the top 1% of all companies rated by EcoVadis worldwide and underscores its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

This achievement also recognizes Lenovo as a Leader in Carbon Management, achieving the highest ranking in its category with a best-in-class greenhouse gas (GHG) management system and strong ambition for decarbonization. Lenovo has embedded sustainability into its global value chain, operations, and product innovation. With measured improvements across environmental responsibility, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, Lenovo continues to elevate its sustainability efforts in alignment to global standards.

“Being awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis is a key milestone for Lenovo,” said Laura Quatela, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal &amp; Corporate Responsibility Officer, Lenovo. “Our focus on collaboration, credibility, and accountability will continue to power us forward on our sustainability journey. We’re honored by this recognition and remain focused on the short-term and long-term goals ahead.”

Lenovo has made meaningful advancements in its sustainability strategy in past years, including <a href="https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-commits-net-zero-by-2050-validated-by-science-based-targets-initiative/" target="_blank">committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050</a>. Lenovo was in the first group of companies to have its goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative in January 2023. In January 2024 <a href="https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-maintains-highest-aaa-score-msci-esg-ratings/" target="_blank">Lenovo maintained its AAA status on MSCI’s ranking</a> and in September 2024 was awarded the strongest score in the IT industry for environmental and social achievements in the <a href="https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-maintains-strong-rating-2024-hang-seng-corporate-sustainability-index/" target="_blank">Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index</a>, receiving an AA score overall. 

The EcoVadis score reflects the quality of a company’s sustainability management system at the time of the assessment. EcoVadis Medals and Badges recognize eligible companies that have completed the EcoVadis assessment process and demonstrated a relatively strong management system that addresses sustainability criteria with policies, actions, and significant results. More information on the EcoVadis assessment process can be found <a href="https://support.ecovadis.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002653188-What-is-the-EcoVadis-assessment-process" target="_blank">here</a>. 

Read more about Lenovo’s Environmental, Social, and Governance performance in the <a href="https://investor.lenovo.com/en/sustainability/reports/FY2024-lenovo-sustainability-report.pdf" target="_blank">FY2023/24 ESG Report</a>.
<img alt="EcoVadis platinum rating logo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7146111b-f508-445a-8c4b-fd830cf69c40" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/EcoVadisPlatinum_Lenovo_121124.png" class="align-center" width="600" height="600" loading="lazy" />About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit <a href="https://www.lenovo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.lenovo.com</a>, and read about the latest news via our <a href="https://news.lenovo.com/" target="_blank"> StoryHub</a>.

Lenovo Awarded Platinum Medal by EcoVadis – Placed in the Top 1% of All Companies Rated Globally

<img alt="Four employees in hard hats and high-vis vests standing on a platform. One pointing to the distance." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="30376d92-6bed-44a1-8d99-4cb3c26f2c02" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/staff_potlatchdeltic_121124.jpg" class="align-center" width="800" height="800" loading="lazy" />The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), which represent a cooperative relationship to encourage excellence in worksite-based safety and health. VPP sets performance-based criteria for the safety and health system at worksites operated by private industry and federal agencies and, after a worksite applies for admission to the program, OSHA assesses the worksite against these criteria. This is above and beyond normal safety standards and results in a thorough on-site evaluation by a team of OSHA safety and health professionals.

In Michigan, the program operates as the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) through the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). Our Gwinn, Michigan facility is a Star Worksite in the MVPP (one of 24 Star Worksites in the state of Michigan). Our Gwinn facility first received MVPP Rising Star status in 2010 and achieved MVPP Star status by early 2013. The last re-evaluation was in 2022, with the recommendation from MIOSHA for continued participation as a Star Worksite. During the latest re-evaluation cycle, the Gwinn site was recognized by the MIOSHA team for its safety vision statement: “Through actively caring about the safety and health of our co-workers, the goal of the Gwinn mill is to ensure that all Team Members return home to their families, uninjured every day.” Also recognized as an area of excellence was the implementation of a 90-day Safety Passport onboarding process. This onboarding process gives new Team Members the opportunity to meet members of site leadership to reiterate the site’s safety vision and the resources available for Team Members as they develop in their roles at the mill.
<img alt="Two flags on poles, one with &quot;VPP&quot; symbol." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2754f625-7957-4ffa-9edb-8efee9e58d32" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/vpp_potlatchdeltic_121124.jpg" class="align-center" width="450" height="450" loading="lazy" />The Minnesota program is called MNSTAR. Our Bemidji, Minnesota facility achieved MNSTAR status in 2001 and has maintained its status since then. The last re-evaluation audit was in 2020 with several best practices highlighted including the facility’s Safety Roadmap program and goals, Making Safety Visible program, safety tailgate process, fireside chats with mill management, Safety Superstar program, Job Safety program and Environmental Analysis program. One best practice noted was our on-site physical therapy and athletic training program, a proactive approach to prevent soft tissue injuries. Bemidji’s safety efforts earned the Minnesota Safety Council’s Governor’s Safety Award in Occupational Safety in 2022, with the facility achieving the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Our St. Maries, Idaho lumber and plywood facilities have set an exceptional standard for safety, and both have been a VPP Star site since 2000 – there are only 11 in the state of Idaho. The last re-evaluation was in 2019 during which the auditors highlighted as an exemplary practice our redesigned lockout / tagout procedures. The next on-site evaluation will take place in 2024. The St. Maries complex has focused on an employee-engaged workforce giving Team Members several opportunities to be involved in safety processes throughout the year. Every month, Team Members are given opportunities to be involved in the safety process including recognizing hazards, using SLAM (i.e., Stop, Look, Assess, and Manage) risk assessments, safety training, reporting near misses, safety committees, new hire training, and reviewing Job Hazard Analysis.

Although it is not certain that we will maintain the state and federal VPP recognitions described above, we believe that participation in these programs is an important part of the health and safety culture at these worksites, and we intend to continue to participate in the VPPs as long as we qualify to do so.

PotlatchDeltic’s Focus on VPP

<img alt="ESG Talk: Unpacking Scope2 and Scope 3 Emissions." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="94651e90-3ab8-42d7-b082-8b48b86523a4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/S3E49_ESG_Talk_Workiva_12.18.24A.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="720" loading="lazy" />In this episode of ESG Talk, we’re replaying the last two segments from the Climate Week series. Frank Koch, CEO of Swiss Steel Group, and Alberto Carrillo Pineda, CTO of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), discuss long-term decarbonization strategies and the importance of emissions transparency. Nancy Mahon, chief sustainability officer of the Estée Lauder Companies, adds to the conversation with her expertise on Scope 3 measurement and the unique challenges of driving sustainability across a diverse brand portfolio.

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The Clorox Change Makers initiative spotlights people who actively celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and practice allyship, making a positive impact on our business and culture. 

In this installment, we focus on Mark Danis, a vice president on our legal team leading oversight of cybersecurity, employment and more. Mark was nominated by Leah Farmer, a director who’s also on our legal team. We spoke with them to learn more about what Mark’s allyship looks like in action.

Why did you nominate Mark as a Change Maker? What makes him an ally?

Leah: I nominated Mark as a Clorox Change Maker because I believe he listens to hear, understand and consider diverse points of view — rather than just listening to respond. I’ve seen his allyship in action on many occasions both at work and at team social events. He is very skilled at ensuring the people around him feel welcomed and included. Mark’s genuine curiosity and ability to prioritize the intrinsic value of understanding different points of view and hearing diverse perspectives.

How has Mark’s allyship made an impact for you and others at Clorox?

Leah: I didn’t have to report to Mark for very long before I lost count of the times he saw and supported me as a whole person, not just his employee. He identified areas where I could leverage my “#diverseabilities” as assets, which allowed me to both meaningfully show up for my family during a time of significant personal loss and continue to advance at work. His commitment to each of us bringing our authentic selves to work makes a significant difference for his team, our Legal and Government Affairs function, his business partners, and the company.

What does IDEA, and specifically allyship, mean to you?

Mark: To me, allyship is about taking a moment to pause, to listen to and to absorb another teammate’s story. It’s to see obstacles and challenges through their eyes and to know what somebody’s aspirations are. Allyship is about being there to support another teammate and in some instances enable their journey. It’s letting another teammate know that they’re heard and that you’re there for them just as someone was there for you.

What tips do you have for others to put allyship into action in their day-to-day lives?

Mark: My three pro tips for putting allyship into action include:

<ul><li>Engage in random acts of listening and supporting people that are outside of your normal circle of teammates.</li>
	<li>Draw the voices and perspectives from the quiet corners of your team. You’ll be surprised by what you hear.</li>
	<li>Consider joining one of our great ERGs. I know I’ve benefited tremendously from being in our NextGen ERG as a reverse mentee.</li>
</ul>To live our purpose and values, we must build a workplace where every person can feel respected and valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. We aim to lead by example, at every level within the company, and to continually challenge ourselves to do better.  Learn more about our inclusion and diversity efforts <a href="https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/inclusion-diversity/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.

I nominated Mark as a Clorox Change Maker because I believe he listens to hear, understand and consider diverse points of view — rather than just listening to respond.

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