October 2025

From Dubai to the Dominican Republic: How DP World’s Economic Zones Are Redefining Sustainable Trade in the Americas

When DP World established the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) in 1985, few could have imagined it would become a global model for how logistics ecosystems can fuel sustainable, inclusive growth. Four decades later, JAFZA stands as one of the world’s leading free zones – supporting 160,000 jobs, generating AED 5.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), and accounting for 74% of Dubai’s total FDI inflow in 2023.

Getting Started With API RP 1185: Prioritizing Public Engagement for Pipeline Success

The landscape of the energy industry is rapidly evolving and so are the expectations placed on pipeline operators. Communities, regulators, and investors alike are demanding more than technical excellence; they want transparency, inclusion, and a visible commitment to developing public trust. In this context, effective public engagement has become a strategic imperative rather than a communications afterthought.

G&A’s New Research Shows Largest U.S. Companies Continued To Adopt Sustainability Reporting as a Best Practice in 2024

G&A recently issued the 14th edition of our annual research report on sustainability reporting trends among the largest U.S. public companies. In our Top Story this issue, G&A’s 2025 Sustainability Reporting in Focus provides detailed data and findings confirming that companies in the S&P 500 Index and the Russell 1000 index have adopted sustainability reporting as a best practice. Key takeaways from the report include:

Folmer, Official Case IH Dealer, Inaugurated Its New Headquarters in Entre Ríos

With an investment of USD 1,000,000, Folmer, an official CNH brand Case IH dealer with more than six decades of experience in the agro-industrial sector, has inaugurated its new headquarters in the city of Crespo, Entre Rios, Argentina.

The brand-new facility was built on a 20,000 m² site, designed to offer comprehensive, modern, and sustainable service to producers in Entre Ríos.

Whirlpool Corporation Announces $300 Million Investment in U.S. Laundry Operations, Creating 400–600 New Jobs

Whirlpool Corporation recently announced a planned $300 million investment in its U.S. laundry manufacturing facilities, one in a series of strategic commitments to grow its American manufacturing footprint. This investment is expected to create between 400 and 600 new jobs across the company’s operations in Clyde and Marion, Ohio, positioning Whirlpool Corp. for increased production of its next generation of washers and dryers, while also supporting approximately 5,000 additional jobs outside the company.

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