January 2026

FedEx Expands Electric Vehicle Fleet in Japan, Advancing Zero-Tailpipe Emissions in Last-Mile Operations

TOKYO, January 26, 2026 /3BL/ - Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has expanded its zero-tailpipe emissions fleet with the addition of 17 electric trucks. This initiative supports the company’s broader goal of achieving carbon neutral operations by 2040 and the ongoing phased electrification of the company’s global pickup and delivery fleet.

Tetra Pak Invests €60 Million in Owned Pilot Plant To Advance Its Paper-Based Barrier Technology Development

  • Tetra Pak takes another major step towards the next generation of sustainable packaging materials with its €60 million investment in a new pilot plant for its paper-based barrier technology at the company’s facility in Lund, Sweden.
  • The plant will enable Tetra Pak to accelerate the development of its innovative aseptic packaging material, which replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier.

From First Click to Final Confirmation: End-to-End Testing for Enterprise Applications

Imagine a customer placing an order online. They browse a website, add items to a cart, and complete the checkout process. It seems simple, right? But behind the scenes, countless systems must work together flawlessly: the order is recorded in an order management system; payment details flow through secure gateways, inventory updates in warehouses, and shipping is coordinated with logistics partners. One misstep in any of these steps, and the customer abandons the purchase.

Milano Cortina 2026: Bringing Italy’s Communities Together for the Olympic Dream

International Olympic Committee news
By Marco Bonarrigo

It’s something we’ve known since childhood: that which history and geography separate, the Olympics unite. The Games bring opponents together on the podium; athletes of different languages, religions and ethnicities rub shoulders in competition; nations divided by ancient rivalries mingle in the opening and closing ceremonies. And this miracle takes place every two years, in summer and winter.

S&P Global Lists “Top 10 Sustainability Trends To Watch in 2026”

S&P Global, a worldwide leader in financial information and analytics, recently released a research report on the 10 key trends expected to have the greatest influence on sustainability strategy and decision-making in 2026. The report, our Top Story in this issue, was based on surveys of sustainability, climate and energy transition leaders from across S&P Global’s business, which includes S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), a leading corporate sustainability database covering over 3,500 companies.

Meet Chuan Luo: Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship Recipient for 2025

Chuan Luo, student at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is the 2025 recipient of the Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship. During his master’s studies at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Chuan Luo focused on advancing optical system design for LiDAR and augmented reality (AR) applications.

KeyBank Arranges $43.4 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing in Salt Lake City

CLEVELAND, January 23, 2026 /3BL/ – KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $27.3 million construction loan on behalf of the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) to finance the rehabilitation and new construction of Permanent Supportive Housing and a subsidized apartment community in Salt Lake City. KeyBank’s Commercial Mortgage Group (CMG) also arranged permanent financing with a $16 million Freddie Mac 9% LIHTC forward commitment. The rehabilitation and new construction will consist of 218 units:

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