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<img alt="Capitol Hill" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="92236b78-650f-477c-8f98-6e79752387ae" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/policy-summit-charts_IWBI_081325.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="550" loading="lazy" />In partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, IWBI and over a dozen supporting organizations—including AAFA, AIHA, ASHRAE, BOMA, Global Green, Green Building Initiative, Green Seal, ICC, IFMA, NEMA, NIBS and USGBC—spotlight policy as a catalyst for scaling healthy buildings and creating healthier communities

Event features nearly 30 confirmed speakers—from a former U.S. Surgeon General, a distinguished member of Congress, an award-winning journalist, to top leaders from ASHRAE, GRESB, USGBC, JLL, UL Solutions, Brown University, Corvias, Aeroseal, Johns Hopkins University, Savills  and Trane Technologies

NEW YORKA, August 14, 2025 /CSRwire/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, is proud to host its second annual <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iwbi-healthy-building-policy-summit-tickets-1115786259739?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Healthy Building Policy Summit</a> in Washington, D.C., on September 29. This landmark, full-day event is dedicated to exploring the critical role of policy at all levels of government in transforming workplaces, buildings and cities to improve health, build resilience and foster thriving communities.

“Building on our momentum from last year’s inaugural event, this year’s Healthy Building Policy Summit dives deeper into critical areas — from indoor air quality to innovation and private sector leadership — showing how we are doubling down on the policies and partnerships that can turn every building into a force for well-being for everyone, everywhere,” said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon.

By convening a dynamic cross-section of policymakers, public health experts, private sector innovators, and government leaders, the Summit aims to accelerate bold ideas and actionable policies that advance health through the built environment. “We’re excited to host this policy summit at a moment when decisions on human health are being treated as a core performance metric for public and private places across the built environment,” said Uwe S. Brandes, Professor and Director of the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative, which is hosting the event at the McCourt School of Public Policy on its Capitol Campus. “We'll be exploring how policy, planning, and investment decisions at all jurisdictional levels enhance and protect human health in our buildings and cities."

The Summit will focus on critical topics and timely issues impacting the built environment including indoor air quality, the evidence-based return on investment (ROI) of healthy buildings, as well as the influence of legislation on market transformation. Other key topics include access to healthy environments, the leadership role of cities and states, and the contribution of professional organizations and technical standards in advancing healthy building initiatives.

An impressive lineup of nearly 30 speakers are confirmed, including:

<ul><li>Dr. Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS. 17th Surgeon General of the United States</li>
	<li>Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI</li>
	<li>Congressman Paul D. Tonko. D-NY 20th District, U.S. House of Representatives</li>
	<li>Christopher King, Dean, School of Health, Georgetown University</li>
	<li>Holly Paeper, President of Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies</li>
	<li>William McQuade, President, ASHRAE</li>
	<li>Erin Billups, National Health Reporter, Spectrum News</li>
	<li>Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer, GRESB</li>
	<li>Tanya Eagle, Director of Sustainable Buildings, JLL</li>
	<li>Georgia Lagoudas, Ph.D., Senior Fellow, Brown University School of Public Health</li>
	<li>Kazukiyo (Kazu) Kumagai, Chief of the Air Quality Section, California Department of Public Health</li>
	<li>Erika Heet, Editor-In-Chief, BuildingGreen</li>
	<li>Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel, U.S. Green Building Council</li>
	<li>Uwe Brandes, Professor, Director of the Urban &amp; Regional Planning Program and Director of the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative, Georgetown University</li>
	<li>Seydina Fall, Senior Lecturer, Institute for Planetary Health, Johns Hopkins University</li>
	<li>Wendy Feldman Block, Executive Managing Director, Savills, Inc.</li>
	<li>Denise Hauck, President, Department of Defense (DOD) Division, Corvias</li>
	<li>Sean McCrady, Vice President, Software and Advisory, UL Solutions</li>
	<li>Dr. Serene Almomen, CEO, Co-Founder, Attune</li>
	<li>Rachel Kohli, Director of Campus Planning, Georgetown University</li>
	<li>Trisha Miller, Vice President, Policy and Market Development, Aeroseal</li>
	<li>Whitney Austin Gray, SVP, Research, IWBI</li>
	<li>Susan Chung, Associate Director, Enterprise Research, Vice President, HKS</li>
	<li>Jonathan Gritz, SVP, Energy Solutions, WellStat</li>
	<li>Jason Hartke, EVP, External Affairs and Global Advocacy, IWBI</li>
</ul>This year’s Summit is supported by leading companies committed to advancing health in buildings. Principal sponsors include Trane Technologies, Aeroseal, UL Solutions and Attune, whose leadership and commitment help make the event possible. The event is also supported by Associate sponsors SafeTraces and Vogel Group, with Daikin serving as host for the Summit’s evening reception. Lutron and WellStat are joining as WELL Summit Series Gold sponsors.

"We now know unequivocally that our buildings are foundational to our health, shaping how we live, work and connect. By positioning them to actively promote well-being, we can unlock a healthier future for everyone," said Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States. "The Healthy Building Policy Summit is a signature gathering where we can come together to explore the accelerants that will take these strategies to scale in communities across the country."

“We have a chance to get ahead — to shape the future of our workplaces, buildings and communities through smart policy, effective programs and more strategic use of the vast public funds being directed into our buildings over the next decade,” said Jason Hartke, Executive Vice President, External Affairs and Global Advocacy, IWBI. “The Healthy Building Policy Summit is the only national gathering dedicated to charting that future and shaping policies and priorities that will deliver on our ambitious healthy building agenda. I’m honored to be partnering with Georgetown and an extraordinary coalition of supporting organizations, industry leaders and media partners, showing that the strongest leadership comes through partnership.”

"Research is the bridge between what we know works for health and how we put it into practice," said Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President, Research, IWBI. “We know that investing in health in the built environment delivers returns far beyond well-being, from stronger business performance to greater community resilience. The Policy Summit is a unique opportunity to showcase the evidence that makes the business case, equipping policymakers to shape the future of healthy building policy."

The event also includes several Supporting Organizations, including American Industrial Hygiene Association, ASHRAE, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, BOMA International, Global Green, Green Seal, International Codes Council, International Facilities Management Association, ISSA - Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, National Institute of Building Sciences, and U.S. Green Building Council. In addition, the Summit’s Media Partners include BuildingGreen, FacilitiesNet and Buildings Magazine.

What Our Supporters are Saying

“Advancing health in buildings is becoming a clear priority for organizations around the world,” said Scott Tew, Vice President, Sustainability and Managing Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Trane Technologies. "We’re proud to support the Healthy Building Policy Summit because it is moving this critical conversation forward and reshaping how we coalesce around policy solutions to ramp up building-scale interventions that improve health and well-being, boost productivity and strengthen our businesses.”

“Collectively, we have the technologies and scientific knowledge—many of them readily available and capable of transforming workplaces and organizations so they can better invest in their people,” said Sean McCrady, Vice President, Software and Advisory, UL Solutions. “The Healthy Building Policy Summit provides an opportunity to break down barriers and build a future where healthy indoor spaces are the norm.”

“The Healthy Building Policy Summit gives us the opportunity to deliver high-performance building solutions in collaboration with stakeholders across the country,” said Trisha Miller, Vice President, Policy and Market Development, Aeroseal. “Fortunately, we’re seeing an important convergence where health, energy efficiency and building resilience are coming together, so we can support these shared priorities at once.”

For more information and to register for the event, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iwbi-healthy-building-policy-summit-tickets-1115786259739?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">visit IWBI’s Summit registration page.</a>

WELL’s accelerating global reach reflects the growing momentum for policies that prioritize healthier spaces worldwide. Last month, global growth and adoption of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) <a href="https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/6-questions-for-6-billion-square-feet-a-conversation-with-iwbi-s-president-ceo-rachel-hodgdon/" target="_blank">surged to more than 6 billion square feet</a> (557.4 million square meters) of real estate, demonstrating incredible market adoption spanning nearly 100,000 locations across 138 countries that are realizing the positive impacts of people-first places.

 

About the International WELL Building Institute

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. More information on WELL can be found <a href="http://www.wellcertified.com" target="_blank">here</a>.

International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL EP, WELL Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Equity Rated, WELL Equity, WELL Coworking Rated, WELL Residence, Works with WELL, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or certification marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries.

About Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative

The Georgetown Global Cities Initiative reaches across the entire University community to

explore cross-cutting themes related to urbanization. Through this dialogue, Georgetown aims to align more than 60 faculty scholars and practitioners engaged in urban research who are not otherwise linked through their traditional academic disciplines. The Initiative matches Georgetown’s international research networks with our civic role as a leading local anchor institution in Washington, DC. Research themes include social equity, rapid urbanization, city diplomacy; urban governance frameworks; social entrepreneurship; public health; technology, data and ethics; and changing environmental resources. We invite you to join us in dialogue as we engage one of the most important global trends in the 21st Century.

Media Contacts: <a href="mailto:media@wellcertified.com" target="_blank">media@wellcertified.com</a> <a href="mailto:globalcities@georgetown.edu" target="_blank">globalcities@georgetown.edu</a>

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IWBI’s National Policy Summit Charts the Future of Healthy Buildings

<img alt="Celestine and her grandmother carrying water" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6e5aef2a-89bd-4094-87cb-b33e1f6e0100" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Water-Mission_FedEx_071625_4.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="799" loading="lazy" />In the rural community of Kambu, Kenya, 6-year-old Celestine once spent hours each day walking with her Grandma Anne to collect water. Instead of playing with her friends, Celestine carried a five-liter jug on her back, making a two-mile round trip to fetch water from the Kambu River.

“I carry it on my back. I get very tired,” she said.

Sometimes during the dry season, they had to dig in the riverbed and wait for water to rise through the sand. The water in the Kambu River is dirty and unsafe, and animals often tread through it. “The kids get worms from the contaminated water,” Grandma Anne said. 
<img alt="Four school children walking together" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b3ca5bfc-1c6c-4f25-90f7-b208f9743abf" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Water-Mission_FedEx_071625_1.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="799" loading="lazy" />The contaminated water often made Celestine sick. She missed school, couldn’t play with her friends, and suffered from water-related illness. She is not alone in this struggle. Around the world, water-related illnesses cause children to miss a collective 443 million school days each year.

But in the summer of 2024, everything changed for Celestine and Grandma Anne. With critical support from FedEx, Water Mission completed its largest safe water project in Kenya, serving 9,000 people, including a hospital and seven schools, one of which is Celestine’s. 
<img alt="Celestine and her grandmother carrying water" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ef421017-9ddd-43c5-9e43-0b15898a25af" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Water-Mission_FedEx_071625_2.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="799" loading="lazy" />The project is also the first to use an elevated steel tank and underground collection tank. With an Erosion Chlorinator to treat the water, the Kambu project services the community with safe water so that girls like Celestine no longer have to walk for water or become sick from it. These materials used to construct and implement the project were delivered to Water Mission’s Kenya country program via FedEx. 
<img alt="Celestine and her grandmother carrying water" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="25852a23-2da8-4ba4-af2f-d502ea7d8d17" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Water-Mission_FedEx_071625_3.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="799" loading="lazy" />Thanks to this transformational project, Celestine no longer must walk for water or worry about getting sick. "After school, I like playing [hide-and-seek] with my friends,” she says.

With reliable and convenient access to safe water, she now has time for school and play.

Thanks to Water Mission and FedEx’s commitment to providing access to safe water, children like Celestine are free to enjoy their childhood, pursue education, and build toward the future. 

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

FedEx Teams Up With Water Mission To Transform Lives in Kenya Through Safe Water

<img alt="M...for Modular Construction. Constructing New Worlds" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e180d1b1-4914-4d05-ac3a-bf124b6e14da" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/M..for%20Modular_Saint-Gobain_7.24.25A.png" width="640" class="align-center" height="594" loading="lazy" />With nearly 40% of carbon emissions coming from the built environment, the construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably. With innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher for you!

A modular building is a structure designed to adapt to different uses after construction. Whether this involves using easy-to-assemble prefabricated modules or movable internal walls, the principle is the same: the flexibility to change the distribution of space in a building over time. This achieves a more agile, more practical and, most importantly, more sustainable building.

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About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, <a href="https://www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com/" target="_blank">Saint-Gobain</a> designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024 More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

M... For Modular Construction, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="eac02433-de40-4799-8692-103114cda35a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/photo-ella-the-banker_U.S.Bank_7.31.25A.jpg" width="640" height="675" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>Shamim Okolloh, right, and her daughter, Ella, left, are joined by a young reader holding the book inspired by Ella and written by Ella's brother, Liam.</figcaption></figure><a href="https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/company-blog/article-library/doctor-youtuber-or-banker-mom-son-write-about-growing-up-to-work-in-banking.html" target="_blank">Originally published on U.S Bank company blog</a>

Shamim Okolloh’s son, Liam, knew he wanted to be an author ever since he devoured the Harry Potter series as an eight-year-old. So when her younger daughter, Ella, declared in first grade that she wanted to be a commercial banker when she grew up, it sparked a powerful idea.

“I know from going into classrooms for community outreach that when you ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll hear doctor, lawyer, YouTuber. You rarely hear ‘banker’ because the narrative around banking isn’t visible to them,” Shamim said. “So I took my daughter’s interest in banking and my son’s passion for storytelling and came up with our first book.”

In 2024, Shamim and Liam co-authored Ella the Banker, making Liam’s dream of becoming a writer come true while he was in fifth grade. The brightly illustrated book tells the fictional story of Ella, who goes on a second-grade field trip to a bank. There, she learns about the variety of careers in banking and the services banks provide. Inspired, she sets her sights on becoming a commercial banker so she can help entrepreneurs build their dreams.
<figure role="group" class="align-center"><img alt="&quot; &quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b185ff31-0ca5-478d-8e81-87cf0dc73ca3" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/photo-ella-the-banker_U.S.%20Bank_7.31.25B.jpg" width="300" height="376" loading="lazy" /><figcaption>'Ella the Banker' author Liam Okolloh, left with branch manager Ramone Davis.</figcaption></figure>Shamim opened a dedicated account for the book’s proceeds at the U.S. Bank branch in the Geyer Springs neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas. As the staff got to know her and her children, a deeper connection formed.

“They became like part of the family,” said branch manager Ramone Davis. “It’s been inspiring to see a single mother of two bring her vision to life — and to see her son become a published author at just 10 years old. There’s not a lot of representation of women, especially women of color, in the banking space, and even less in commercial banking.”

To expand its impact, the financial education nonprofit Economics Arkansas developed a curriculum to accompany the book for elementary school teachers. Business access advisor Cassandra Kidd, who has known Shamim for several years through their respective community work, helped secure a $2,500 contribution from U.S. Bank to distribute the book to nearly 600 schools across the state.

“Ella the Banker financial education books have supported local Arkansas students and beyond,” said Kristen Polchinski, U.S. Bank’s community affairs manager in the Missouri/Arkansas Market.

“This is a great example of how our <a href="https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community.html" target="_blank">U.S. Bank Community Possible</a> program combines strategic philanthropy with hands-on engagement, creating lasting, positive change – one community at a time.”

Liam’s dream of becoming an author has since grown into a family-led business, centered on financial education and literacy tools for young readers — engaging not just children, but also families, schools, and financial institutions.

The book continues to reach wider audiences beyond classrooms. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. officially declared January 9, 2024, as “Ella the Banker Day.” In July, the Okolloh family will speak at the Texas Bankers Association and Jump$tart Coalition Financial Education Summit at the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas.

They’ve also shared Ella the Banker at numerous events and institutions, including:

<ul><li>The American Bankers Association Bank Marketing Conference in Chicago</li>
	<li>Financial Women in Texas (Waco, TX)</li>
	<li>Little Rock Police Department Summer Youth Camp</li>
	<li>Central Arkansas Library System</li>
	<li>Schools across the state of Arkansas</li>
</ul>The book was also featured as the cover story in Arkansas Next Money magazine, with the headline “A Teen’s Guide to Managing Money.” Over 50,000 copies of that issue were distributed to high schools throughout the state.

To date, more than 2,000 copies of Ella the Banker have been sold directly to consumers — and counting. The book is available at online retailers including Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Barnes &amp; Noble, as well as local bookstores in Little Rock.

“The word I would use to describe Shamim is ‘intentional,’” said Kidd. “The characters are so inclusive that anyone can see themselves in the story. My grandson is only 2, and when I read it to him, he’s immediately drawn to the vibrant, joyful illustrations.”

Building on this success, Shamim and Liam released a second book earlier this year titled Ella the Banker: Let Us Save. This follow-up focuses on savings habits and was inspired by real-life conversations within their family — including favorite activities like recess and forming school clubs. The sequel is available in Spanish.

U.S Bank was proud to be the presenting sponsor at the Ella the Banker: Let Us Save book launch this Spring, Kidd said. Families received free copies of the book along with face painting and snowcones.

“The second book encourages families to visit banks together and reminds our bilingual communities that many banks have Spanish-speaking bankers,” Shamim said.

The family was drafting this second book just as Shamim was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer. After undergoing treatment, she is now cancer-free — and says the experience has “only deepened my purpose and resolve.”

Doctor, YouTuber or Banker? Mom, Son Write About Growing Up To Work in Banking

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Whirlpool Corporation has always put life at home at the core of our business. As a leading kitchen and laundry company, we constantly strive to improve the home experience for everyone, especially in the communities where we operate. 
Through the Whirlpool Corp. House+Home strategy, which guides both Whirlpool Corporation and the Whirlpool Foundation's corporate social responsibility initiatives, our dedication to building thriving communities is achieved by enabling comfortable, nurturing places to live and supporting resilient, sustainable communities through education programs and unique collaborations. 
We're incredibly grateful for the organizations and employees who contribute to our House+Home programs. Together, we're creating lasting, meaningful impact in our communities and around the world.  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-international/" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity International</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/boys-&amp;-girls-club/" target="_blank">Boys &amp; Girls Club</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/maytag/" target="_blank">Maytag</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitchenaid/" target="_blank">KitchenAid</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool/" target="_blank">Whirlpool</a> Care Counts, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewashingmachineproject/" target="_blank">The Washing Machine Project</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/instituto-consulado-da-mulher/" target="_blank">Instituto Consulado da Mulher</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-way-worldwide/" target="_blank">United Way</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladiatorbrand/" target="_blank">Gladiator</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/insinkerator/" target="_blank">InSinkErator</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/jennair/" target="_blank">JennAir</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-of-whirlpool-studios/" target="_blank">World of Whirlpool Studios</a>

About Whirlpool Corporation

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

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Whirlpool Corporation and Foundation Committed to Building Thriving Communities Through Social Responsibility Efforts

<img alt="Sysco's Seaweedish™ Meatballs" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a660a502-ea21-4552-8b7c-faf58bdfdd64" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/sustainable-seafood_Sysco_072825_1.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="1080" loading="lazy" /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sysco_sustainableseafood-syscoces-activity-7353438763361914880-zfqv/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAACuHX0B_8exHEeyvRwmSoxObmkHGHY9tFQ" target="_blank">Originally published on July 22, 2025 on LinkedIn.</a>

Big things are happening for sustainable seafood! 
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Last week, Seaweedish™ Meatballs were served at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC, spotlighted at the UN Conference on Trade and Development as a product advancing key Sustainable Development Goals — from ocean health to gender equity.
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This moment wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible partners at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-seafoods/" target="_blank">North Coast Seafoods</a>. Thanks to their innovation and our national rollout through Sysco’s Cutting Edge Solutions program, this kelp-powered product is now making global waves.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Report, can be found at <a href="https://www.sysco.com/" target="_blank">www.sysco.com</a>.

 For more information, visit <a href="https://www.sysco.com/" target="_blank">www.sysco.com</a> or connect with Sysco on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods</a>. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at <a href="https://investors.sysco.com/" target="_blank">investors.sysco.com</a>, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

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The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in partnership with Georgetown University’s Global Cities Initiative, is proud to host its second annual Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on September 29.

<img alt="Heart to Heart International volunteers" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="236f8cd5-7a5a-4d4b-9fe2-4d44d79c4b97" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Heart-to-Heart-International_FedEx_071825_1.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="667" loading="lazy" />When disasters strike, timing is everything. The faster Heart to Heart International (HHI) can respond, the more lives we can touch. But speed and impact don’t happen without training and preparation. 

Thanks to the generous support of FedEx, 2024–2025 has transformed HHI’s training and readiness programs. With expanded virtual courses, hands-on simulations, and role-specific learning, our staff and volunteers are more prepared than ever to meet the demands of real-world disaster response. That readiness means we’re able to reach more people, faster, and with better care.

The value of this investment was clearly seen during hurricanes Helene and Milton, which devastated communities across seven states in the fall of 2024. These dual disasters tested our team and systems, but thanks to focused training, our team rose to the challenge. Volunteers who had completed advanced courses stepped into key leadership roles. One volunteer, trained in our new Power and Communications module, managed all field technology for a 15-person team. This allowed staff to focus on delivering $2.2 million in medical aid and reaching more than 400 patients with care, including administering 239 lifesaving vaccines.
<img alt="Heart to Heart International training" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="53450ec7-6b54-4550-a967-b74b88c342b1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Heart-to-Heart-International_FedEx_071825_2.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="667" loading="lazy" />This kind of capability is the new standard thanks to our evolving training strategy. In April 2025, HHI hosted its most comprehensive Emergency Medical Team (EMT) simulation yet. Volunteers and staff worked side-by-side to set up mobile clinics, coordinate logistics, and triage patients in a controlled but realistic environment. The goal? Ensure that when a disaster hits, no one is figuring things out for the first time.

Before the training, only a few volunteers rated themselves as “very prepared” to deploy. Afterward, that number more than doubled, with 100% of participants saying they felt more confident and equipped to respond. The training didn’t just build skills, it built trust, strengthened relationships, and empowered people to lead.

One volunteer shared, “Acting out a deployment, from communications to patient care, really demonstrated what it’s like. The amount of preparation that goes into this shows how much HHI cares. That’s why I choose to be a part of it.”

Through the LearnUpon Learning Management System, HHI has scaled training access even further. Now, staff and volunteers can learn anytime, anywhere, with courses in disaster medicine, logistics, cultural sensitivity, and more. Already, 91 users have completed 20 courses, with many more in development. These tools are preparing responders before they ever set foot in the field. So when the time comes, responders are ready to serve.
<img alt="Heart to Heart International volunteers" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d31e5b49-c374-4edb-81e4-06883710275c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Heart-to-Heart-International_FedEx_071825_3.jpeg" width="640" class="align-center" height="641" loading="lazy" />Every hour of training is an investment in someone else’s survival. Thanks to FedEx’s support, HHI is prepared to reach more people, provide better care, and show up stronger in every emergency.

Thank you, FedEx, for making this possible. Together, we’re proving that with the right training, we can respond wherever we’re needed most.

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

When disasters strike, timing is everything. The faster Heart to Heart International can respond, the more lives we can touch. But speed and impact don’t happen without training and preparation. Thanks to the support of FedEx, 2024–2025 has transformed HHI’s training program.

Prepared to Serve: How FedEx-Funded Training Is Helping Heart to Heart International Reach More People in Crisis

<img alt="digital portal, shown on tablet" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8ed92699-aecd-417a-9dc0-540b95d958b6" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/healthcare_maximus_080125.jpg" width="640" class="align-center" height="748" loading="lazy" />Florida KidCare, a state-sponsored healthcare program, provides low-cost, high-quality health insurance to children from birth through age 18. It includes several income-based CHIP programs, including Florida Healthy Kids, MediKids, and Children’s Medical Services Health Plans. To enhance families' customer experience, Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (FHKC) partnered with Maximus to launch a self-service digital portal for CHIP participants, where parents can apply for coverage, view eligibility, upload documents, pay premiums, and manage their accounts — all from their preferred digital device.

With over 265,000 users, more than 2 million page views, and a 95% user satisfaction rating, the new Florida KidCare Parent Portal delivers an improved experience for families seeking reliable, anytime access to their accounts. It features:

<ul><li>Secure login and document upload</li>
	<li>Easy-to-navigate, mobile-responsive design</li>
	<li>Easy-to-understand, multilingual content</li>
	<li>Integration with FHKC’s eligibility and enrollment system</li>
	<li>Compliance with state and federal digital accessibility standards </li>
</ul>Award-winning digital innovation serves over 200,000 children

The Florida KidCare Parent Portal — a secure, mobile-friendly digital solution that streamlines enrollment, renewal, and account management for over 200,000 children enrolled in the program — was recognized with multiple innovation awards:

<ul><li>Platinum <a href="https://hermesawards.com/" target="_blank">Hermes Creative Award</a> for mobile websites</li>
	<li>Gold <a href="https://enter.amcpros.com/ava/entry/florida-kidcare-parent-portal/" target="_blank">AVA Digital Award</a> for consumer websites</li>
	<li>Merit Award from the <a href="https://www.healthawards.com/dha/winnerss2025/index.html" target="_blank">Digital Health Awards</a> for web-based digital health portals and education</li>
</ul>These recognitions highlight how the Florida KidCare Parent Portal improves customer experience by offering fast, convenient, and secure access to essential health coverage information, allowing families to manage their accounts when and how they prefer.

A seamless digital experience for Florida families 

At Maximus, we harness the power of <a href="https://maximus.com/customer-experience/digital-government/state-and-local-digital-government" target="_blank" title="State and Local Digital Government page">digital solutions</a> to help government programs run more efficiently and effectively. By prioritizing a person-centered design, the Florida KidCare Parent Portal offers an intuitive layout, plain-language content, and a seamless user journey — whether users are applying for the first time or renewing existing coverage.

Florida KidCare, a state-sponsored healthcare program, provides low-cost, high-quality health insurance to children from birth through age 18. It includes several income-based CHIP programs, including Florida Healthy Kids, MediKids, and Children’s Medical Services Health Plans. 

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