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ESG Leaders Recognized At 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards
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SEAL Awards today announced the winners of the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards, honoring their leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices. 2025 SEAL Sustainability Award honorees ranged from well-recognized brands (like ASUS, Chiquita, GE Aerospace, Hasbro, Procter & Gamble‘s Tide, and Salesforce) to high-growth start-ups and scale-ups.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SEAL Awards today announced the winners of the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards, honoring their leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.
2025 SEAL Sustainability Award honorees ranged from well-recognized brands (like ASUS, Chiquita, GE Aerospace, Hasbro, Procter & Gamble‘s Tide, and Salesforce) to high-growth start-ups and scale-ups.
“2025 represents our ninth (9) SEAL Business Sustainability Award event. This year’s ESG award recipients follow a 9-year trendline of greater impact materiality and deeper granularity. Across all industries and geographies, companies are going deep and granular – into materials, chemistry, processes, R&D, supply chains, and more – to generate sustainability improvements,” commented Matt Harney, Chairperson and Founder of SEAL Awards
The event featured four distinct sustainability award categories:
SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE AWARD
This award honors specific environmental and sustainability initiatives.
The Environmental Initiative Award winners were:
Algoma Steel: Algoma’s Green Steel TransformationBritish Airways: Reducing our impact on the groundChef Works: Creating Sustainable Solutions in Culinary ApparelEcore International: Crafting a Greener Tomorrow: Ecore’s Dedication to Sustainable SolutionsEdifecs: Edifecs Sustainable Asset Lifecycle ManagementELKEM: Industrial symbiosis for Silicones value chain: Hydrochloric acid waste as recycled raw material for specialty silicones.Event Network: The Plastic S.T.O.P.S. InitiativeFastenal Company: Turning Plastic Wrap into Patio DecksFresh Del Monte Produce Inc.: Leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of fresh/fresh-cut fruit/vegetablesGates Corporation: Sustainability Initiative – Chain-to-BeltGenerate Capital: Advanced Hydroponic GreenhouseGE Vernova: GE Vernova’s 4R Circularity Framework and Product Stewardship ProgramGotham Greens: Putting Healthier Food on Plates and Helping the Planet by Reimagining Our Food SystemHangzhou EZVIZ Network Co., Ltd.: EZVIZ Green InitiativeHasbro, Inc.: Hasbro Toy Recycling ProgramLas Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Sports: How Allegiant Stadium Powered the Super Bowl with 100% Renewable EnergyNew York State Office of Cannabis Management: PowerScore Initiative – Cannabis Energy, Water, and Waste Tracking and ReportingNjord: Njord by Maersk Tankers – a holistic energy-efficiency service for shipsPerch Energy: Community Solar Subscription ServicerPUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY – ASHGHAL: Buildings Projects Department (BPD) 100% reuse & recycling of construction waste materialsSalesforce: Sustainable & Equitable AISAUDI ARAMCO – Jubail Producing Department (JPD): Circular and Sustainable Decarbonization, Biodiversity InitiativesSiemon: Sustainability Through Smart PackagingSLB: Lowering Emissions Through Our ‘Record, Reduce, Replace’ StrategySSA Marine: Advancing Zero-Emissions in Global Terminal OperationsTetra Pak: Approach to NatureTide: #TurntoCold with TideVertical Bridge: Vertical Bridge’s Path to Net Zero with Alternative Energy SolutionsWistron NeWeb Corporation: Driving Low-carbon Transformation Through Green DesignZurn Elkay Water Solutions: Cleaner, Safer and More Responsible Drinking Water Program
SEAL SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AWARD
This award recognizes innovations that represent game-changing ideas that bring us to a more sustainable future.
The Sustainable Innovation Award winners were:
Blancco: Data erasure innovatively reclaims enterprise IT for reuseChiquita: Chiquita’s Groundbreaking Disease-Resistant BananasCyrusOne: Reducing Climate Impact with Computational Fluid DynamicsdoTERRA: Changing lives on both sides of the bottleDow: DOW™ RP 101 Trace SolutionEVERMOS: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Inclusive Digital PlatformsGE Aerospace: CFM International’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) programGuess Inc: GUESS AIRWASH™INTERFUZI INC.: Naturgy’s Mission – “Harnessing the power of nature to bring positive impact to the world.”Kidsy: Recommerce platform offering discounted, sustainable baby and kids productsMitigate Ltd: Turn your sustainability data into compliant ESRS reports — automaticallySPXFLOW Technology Danmark A/s: APV® Seamless Infusion VesselTapestry: X’s moonshot for the electric gridTide: The Future of Laundry: Introducing Tide evoZEVAC: ZD3™ technology eliminates compressor station GHG emissions
SEAL SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT AWARD
The SEAL Sustainable Product Award honors innovative and impactful products that are literally “purpose-built” for a sustainable future
The Sustainable Product Award winners were:
Beatbot: Beatbot iSkim UltraDow: DOWSIL™ TC-6040 Thermally Conductive Encapsulant to advance thermal management in high-performance electric vehiclesDow: DOWSIL™ 2102 Adhesive & DOWSIL™ 2110 AdhesiveDow: EcoSense™ 2470 SurfactantELKEM: Boosting Efficiency and Sustainability in Plastic Recycling with SILCOLAPSE™ EASY 10Essity: Tork Xpress® Compressed Multifold Hand TowelsGuess Inc: GUESS JEANS CollectionHangzhou EZVIZ Network Co., Ltd.: EZVIZ EP7 Smart Home Video Doorphone with Solar PanelHasbro, Inc.: Life in Reterra – A Community (Re)building Board GameHerman Miller: Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, with bamboo-based upholsteryICL Group: FruitMag™- Creating impact for a sustainable future!Jackery Inc: Jackery Solar Curved TileLattice Semiconductor: Lattice Nexus™ 2 FPGA PlatformREPREVE®, made by UNIFI, Inc.: ThermaLoop™ Insulation powered by REPREVE’s Textile Takeback process
SEAL SUSTAINABLE SERVICE AWARD
The SEAL Sustainable Service Award recognizes innovative services that set a new standard for sustainability.
The Sustainable Service Award winners were:
AiDASH: AiDASH Biodiversity Net Gain Management System™ Champions Biodiversity and SustainabilityASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.: ASUS A+ESG Carbon Data Management Platform: Data Empowerment – Agile, Precise Decision-Making & Value CreationDBS Bank: DBS LiveBetterDubai Electricity and Water Authority: Pioneering Sustainability Services at the DEWA Sustainability and Innovation CentreEdinburgh International Conference Centre: EICC – Delivering world-class sustainable events through our sustainability programme, Step ChangeEPAM Systems Inc.: MocniPomocni Mentoring AppFlock Freight: FlockDirect® – Transforming the freight industry by delivering Shared Truckload at scale.Jupiter Intelligence: ClimateScore Global quantifies the physical risks of climate change for businessesParis: Paris’ Servicios Circulares (Circular Services)SLB: Environmental Impact Reduction in Lithium ProductionWolters Kluwer: CCH Tagetik ESG & Sustainability for CSRD
The 2025 award entry fees were contributed to SEAL’s Environmental Journalism Award and Environmental Research Grant programs.
Selected Sustainability Award Winner Perspectives:
‘”We are proud and honoured to receive the SEAL Sustainable Product Award. It aligns very well with our commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence. The APV® Seamless Infusion Vessel is a game-changer for UHT processing, setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability. By minimizing fouling and extending run times, it enables producers to gain up to 100 extra hours annually and reduce resource consumption significantly. With its innovative design and focus on operational excellence, it’s more than a solution—it’s a step forward for dairy, plant-based, and beverage producers worldwide.” — Pranav Say, Global Product Manager for UHT Systems, SPX FLOW
“We are very honored to receive the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for our EZVIZ Green Initiative and smart video doorphone EP7 as it underlines the innovation and eco-friendly concept of our product and design and is another strong testament to our successful EZVIZ Green Initiative since 2023. The EP7 is an exemplary product where we achieve a satisfying balance between smart, high-performance appliances and solar-powered energy efficiency, while greatly reducing barriers and pain points through useful innovations. As a smart home technology company that helps millions of people build their ideal homes where dreams and aspirations live together, we believe that a shared, sustainable future should be driven by responsible technology and future-ready products that minimize environmental impact and bring joy to generations to come.” — Jingwen Cao, Board Secretary & Director of the ESG Committee, EZVIZ
“Winning the Sustainable Innovation Award from the SEAL Awards is a huge honor for us at Mitigate. It’s proof that our ESG Platform has found its perfect fit in the market—helping companies report on sustainability as easily, quickly, and effectively as they do with financial reporting. For us, it’s a win-win: we’re building a sustainable business while empowering companies to make sustainability reporting more accessible and impactful. Finally, sustainability experts have the tools they’ve been missing, giving them the same level of support as other business functions. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing forward and delivering solutions that make a difference”— Arvis Zeile, CEO, Mitigate Ltd.
“At Algoma Steel, we are honoured to receive the Environmental Initiatives Award for our Green Steel Transformation. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to building better lives and a greener future through sustainable steelmaking. Our Electric Arc Furnace transformation will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 70%, equivalent to 3 million tonnes annually. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and teamwork of everyone at Algoma Steel as we collaborate to build a more sustainable future for our industry and community.” — Team at Algoma Steel
“Receiving the 2025 SEAL Environmental Initiatives Award in the Business Sustainability category highlights Chef Works’ steadfast dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices,” said Enrique Perez, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Chef Works. “From diverting products from landfills to pioneering eco-friendly innovations, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our team and partners who share our vision of a sustainable future. We remain unwavering in our pursuit of solutions that protect the planet while driving meaningful change across the global supply chain.”
“We are deeply honored to receive the SEAL Awards 2025, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our dedication to continuous investments in green innovation. At Beatbot, we believe innovation and responsibility go hand in hand, and we are dedicated to creating solutions that not only redefine pool care but also contribute to a more sustainable future. We sincerely thank the SEAL Awards panel for recognizing the Beatbot iSkim Ultra. Beyond robotic pool cleaners, Beatbot recently introduced the Amphibious RoboTurtle, showcasing our commitment to pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation. Encouraged by this recognition, we will continue to explore new horizons on our sustainability journey, embracing bold innovations and transformative ideas along the way.” – York Guo, CMO of Beatbot
“We are deeply honored to receive the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award,” said John Siemon, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Siemon. “Having received this prestigious award for the second consecutive year demonstrates Siemon’s commitment to the UN Global Compact, whose 10 Principles help guide decisions and actions that minimize our environmental impacts, provide a great place to work for all our people, and be a valued part of our communities. This award is a reflection of our company culture, where our people are deeply engaged and committed to upholding ESG principles and values. It reinforces their dedication to environmental and social responsibility in everything we do.”
“The A+ ESG Data Management Platform is revolutionizing corporate sustainability in the era of carbon pricing. By integrating digitized data and scientific management with AI-driven insights, it empowers precise decision-making and effective carbon risk management. This platform drives the twin transformation of sustainability and digitalization, providing an optimal solution to today’s ESG challenges.” – Team at ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
“Receiving the SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award is a testament to Naturgy’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development. Our mission—’Harnessing the power of nature to bring positive impact to the world’—is reflected in our innovative sustainable packaging solutions, redefining health supplement standards while reducing resource consumption and emissions. We are deeply honored by this recognition and will continue to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inviting consumers to join us in creating a greener future.” — Kuo Yao-Wen ,CEO, INTERFUZI INC.
“At Evermos, we believe that true innovation goes beyond technology—it’s about creating opportunities that leave no one behind. Winning the SEAL Business Sustainability Award in Sustainable Innovation affirms our commitment to driving gender-inclusive digital entrepreneurship that empowers over 1,000,000 micro-entrepreneurs, 86% of whom are women. By addressing systemic barriers and equipping women with tools for success, we are fostering economic inclusivity and sustainability, ensuring that prosperity is shared across all layers of society.” — Iqbal Muslimin, Director, Evermos
“I am immensely proud of our team’s achievements in delivering impactful innovation with sustainability benefits, as recognized by receiving the 2025 ‘SEAL SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AWARD’ for our new product – RP101: A Robust Fingerprint Tracing Solution for PET Recycling. With its unique performance, it can enable transparency and increase players’ confidence through a scientific measurement approach. This confidence will propagate, allowing genuine recycled products to capture their actual value, thus further driving investment in recycling. Brand owners will be able to meet their goals, reduce credibility risk for their commitment to sustainability, and maintain a strong driving force. With all these factors, the recycled PET industry can become a sustainable ecosystem that advances waste plastic recycling and reuse.” — Myra (Xuemei) Zhai, Director of APAC Customer Innovation Center, APAC R&D/TS&D Director of Dow
“We are thrilled and honored to receive the Sustainable Product Award from the SEAL Awards. EcoSenseTM 2470 surfactant is a testament to our continued dedication and unwavering belief in providing innovative sustainable solutions based on recycled carbon that have a transformative impact. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the SEAL Awards for recognizing our commitment to sustainability and innovation.” — Team at Dow
“Receiving the SEAL Business Sustainability Award for 2025 is a tremendous honour and a testament to the EICC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. This recognition highlights our belief that business success and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. We are proud to foster an environment that inspires world-changing ideas, from hosting some of the UK’s largest sustainability conferences to collaborating closely with partners and stakeholders. Together, we remain at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future.” — Marshall Dallas, Chief Executive at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
Francesca Priora, Vice President, Climate & Nature, Tetra Pak comments: “We are honoured to accept this award from SEAL Awards for our Approach to Nature framework. This recognition highlights our commitment to reversing and halting nature loss by reducing the negative impacts of our value chain on nature and supporting landscape restoration. We are proud to collaborate with customers, suppliers and partners on our journey to restore ecosystems and improve water resilience. Approach to Nature is one of the ways we are working together to transform food systems to ensure a more secure, resilient and sustainable future for all.”
“It is a privilege to be recognized with the SEAL Environmental Initiative Award for our commitment to sustainability and our constant evolutionary efforts to continue on the path of a true circular economy,” said Shweta Srikanth, Chief Circularity Officer of Ecore. “Our company is one of the pioneering architects of circularity, and for more than 150 years Ecore has been transforming waste materials into high-performance products that touch people’s lives each day. Together with our eco-conscious customers, vendors and suppliers, we continue to move forward with new innovations in both our manufacturing processes and sustainability programs, like TRUcircularity™, to fulfill our mission of enhancing lives sustainably and eliminating rubber waste from the planet.”
“This is a thrilling moment for OCM. Recognition from the SEAL Awards demonstrates the agency’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in cannabis,” said the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. “Through the PowerScore initiative, OCM is addressing the critical gap in verifiable efficiency data, while empowering New York’s cannabis licensees with a resource to support sustainable operations.”
“We are honored to receive the SEAL 2025 Environmental Initiatives Award from the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. Here at Edifecs, sustainability is not just an initiative; it’s a mindset, a commitment, and a responsibility that drives everything we do. Our hope is that if other organizations read and learn about the work Edifecs is doing around sustainability, they will understand that simple changes can have big outcomes, and the potential impact of other organizations making these changes could be huge. I believe that we are the stewards of the future and the only way to ensure the longevity of our planet is to prioritize sustainability,” said Ravi Soin, CISO, Edifecs
Tom Moran, British Airways‘ Director of Heathrow, said: “At British Airways, we are committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and our focus isn’t just about reducing emissions in the air, but on the ground too. This major investment into our vehicles at Heathrow is our largest investment in more sustainable airport ground operations to date and is part of our wider environmental objective to minimise emissions from our airside ground operation. We’re proud of the work we are doing in this space and are excited to continue improving the running of our ground operations at Heathrow.”
Carrie Harris, British Airways’ Director of Sustainability said: “I am incredibly proud of this project, which has been driven by our Heathrow ground operations teams and encapsulates our BA Better World ethos of raising awareness of our strategy to all of our colleagues, and inspiring them to play a part in minimising our environmental impact where possible. Their energy, enthusiasm and innovative approach in bringing the project to life shows what can be achieved and this investment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to making improvements across our business that will benefit both our customers and colleagues.
“It’s an honor for Perch to be recognized by SEAL Awards as a renewable energy innovator,” said Bruce Stewart, Perch Energy President and CEO. “As a community solar technology platform and servicer, we’re incredibly proud of the work we’re doing to make it easier for all energy customers to save money off their bills and support clean energy development, especially when rooftop solar isn’t an option. The recognition from SEAL is a strong testament to the impact community solar has in helping create a fair, just, and rapidly growing clean energy economy.”
“We are so proud that Tork Xpress® Compressed Multifold Hand Towels were recognized with the prestigious SEAL Sustainable Product Award,” said Matthew Urmanski, Vice President Sales and Marketing NA at Essity. “As the global leading brand in professional hygiene, and one of the world’s most sustainable companies, sustainability is embedded at the core of our business strategy to help customers provide hygiene solutions that lower carbon impact, reduce waste, and are easy to use for all.”
“Being recognized with the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards – Sustainable Product for ThermaLoop™ insulation is a great honor and a reflection of our dedication to creating sustainable solutions for the future,” said Eddie Ingle, CEO of UNIFI. “Polyester continues to be the most prevalent fiber worldwide, and we’re at a critical point for transformation in the industry. ThermaLoop™ Insulation, powered by REPREVE’s Textile Takeback process, is just one of the many products we have developed that enable brands to design with the full product lifecycle in mind, paving the way for a more circular economy. We are dedicated to providing high-performance solutions that minimize the use of virgin resources, reduce carbon emissions, and help brands meet their sustainability targets for 2030.”
“A sustainable power grid is not just clean but also reliable, resilient, and efficient. To plan, build and manage the grid of the future — which we need right now! — requires new technologies and tools to update and upgrade this 100-year-old machine that everyone relies on. Tapestry is bringing AI and other advanced tech to the challenge, offering new tools to grid operators to shape the grid we need and build a future of reliable, affordable electricity for all. Thank you to SEAL Awards for recognizing the importance of that goal and our work to achieve it. — Page Crahan, General Manager, X, the moonshot factory
“At Flock Freight, our goal is to fundamentally change the freight industry by building a future where shipping is both cost-efficient and sustainable. With our Shared Truckload service, FlockDirect®, we aim to fill empty truck space, eliminate the inefficiencies of the hub-and-spoke system, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This approach not only saves money for shippers and increases earnings for carriers but also creates a more sustainable supply chain. We are honored to receive the SEAL award, which recognizes our commitment to sustainability and innovation in shaping the future of freight.” — Oren Zaslansky, Founder & CEO of Flock Freight
“SSA Marine is honored to receive the 2025 SEAL Environmental Initiatives Award,” said Meghan Weinman, vice president of sustainability at SSA Marine. “This recognition highlights our team’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation through the testing and deployment of hybrid and zero-emissions cargo handling equipment in commercial marine terminals.”
“Receiving the SEAL Business Sustainability Award is a remarkable honor for Chiquita and the entire Yelloway Partnership,” said Peter Stedman, Sustainability Director for Chiquita. “Yelloway One is the culmination of years of groundbreaking research and collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University, embodying our commitment to creating a more sustainable future for global banana production. This disease-resistant banana hybrid not only combats the devastating effects of TR4 and Black Sigatoka Disease but also exemplifies the power of innovation to drive positive change for farmers, consumers, and the environment. This recognition inspires us to continue our mission of fostering resilience, reducing carbon emissions, and safeguarding the beloved Cavendish banana for generations to come.”
ABOUT THE SEAL AWARDS
SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through our business sustainability awards & environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing our own environmental impact campaigns.
The SEAL Awards’ core pillars are:
Business Sustainability Awards – honors the most sustainable companies in the world, like Adidas, AMD, Cisco, and Tide
–Environmental Journalism Awards – representative past winners include journalists from Guardian, New York Times, and Grist
Impact Campaigns – representative campaigns include “#UpTheCup” and “Eco Rewards“Environmental Research Grants
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BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March:
Wang Xiaohui:
We have all been through something similar — a group of people disagreeing with one another, with each side holding sound reasons to believe their own judgment is correct.
In such moments, should they part ways, or find another path forward together?
David Ferguson:
The word “unity” is often understood as a strategy. People unite when they face a common enemy, and when that enemy disappears, the cooperation ends with it. But I’ve always wondered if there is a different kind of unity — one not forged by a common enemy, but by a common destination. A unity that isn’t temporary, that doesn’t fall apart the moment circumstances change. I wanted to find out.
Wang Xiaohui:
An arduous expedition like the Long March posed unparalleled trials for any military unit.
Bitter cold on snow-capped mountains, hidden mire across marshlands, and dangers lurking every step of the way; food and warm clothes were constantly scarce, while enemies and artillery fire were relentless. Even so, through the Long March, these poorly equipped and raggedly dressed Red Army troops remained tightly bonded as one.
This bond was not coerced by harsh military discipline, but arose spontaneously from every soldier’s heart. Before they even set off, shared ideals and conviction had already taken deep root within every soldier, steeling their resolve to follow the Communist Party of China without hesitation. Along the trail, officers and soldiers of the Red Army ate from the same pots and wore uniforms made from the same coarse cloth. High-ranking commanders like Zhu De and Peng Dehuai covered most of the journey on foot alongside their troops, leaving their horses to the ill and wounded, while splitting their last rations with soldiers. Amid food shortages, even when columns in the front discovered edible greens, they would never dig them all up; instead, they sent words to rear units so that all troops could share.
The Red Army’s unity took root in shared ideals, flourished under equal treatment for all, and was forged through countless moments of entrusting each other with their lives. It also became the unshakable foundation that carried them through every ordeal.
In the late autumn of 1936, the Loess Plateau in northwestern China witnessed two hopeful rendezvous, marking the Long March’s triumphant close. First in Huining, soldiers of the First and Fourth Front Armies embraced in a long-awaited reunion. Just over 10 days later, at Jiangtaibu, the waiting First Front Army finally greeted the travel-worn soldiers of the Second Front Army.
Many of these soldiers had never met before, yet they greeted one another like long-lost brothers, eyes brimming with tears as they clasped hands. Officers and soldiers of the First Front Army sent whatever supplies they had saved up to their brother troops. Three battle-hardened columns merged into a mighty iron stream across the plateau. Just one month later, they fought in coordinated formation to secure triumph in the battle of Shanchengbao, putting a glorious full stop to the Long March.
When scattered sparks merge, inherent unity surges into a mighty force, powerful enough to rewrite an army’s fate and shift the course of a nation’s history.
At the time, Japanese invaders advanced deeper into China, occupying more and more territory, yet the civil war persisted. The CPC clearly understood that brutal conflict among the Chinese would only play to the invaders’ hands, and only national unity could safeguard the motherland. The CPC publicly called for an end to the civil war and joint resistance against Japanese invaders, officially proposed to build the national united front against Japanese aggression, and even took the initiative to halt military operations and withdraw troops as a gesture of goodwill — when the survival of a nation hung by a thread, they chose to unite all Chinese people.
The two KMT officers, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, who were stationed in the northwest, witnessed the nation’s peril and were touched by the CPC’s advocacy of a united resistance. Resolved to collaborate with the CPC to fend off Japanese aggression, Zhang and Yang repeatedly pleaded with Chiang Kai-shek to shift focus to national defense, but to no avail. Ultimately, they detained Chiang by force, which later became known as the Xi’an Incident.
When word spread of Chiang’s detention, many assumed the CPC would demand a public trial, given years of bitter partisan strife. Instead, Zhou Enlai personally traveled to Xi’an with the CPC delegation to mediate, laying out the stakes for all parties concerned: executing Chiang would only result in a much larger-scale civil war, handing the Japanese aggressors golden opportunities to advance further into China. The only path to a promising future for the Chinese nation lay in a peaceful settlement that would compel Chiang to join the resistance against Japanese aggression.
Setting aside partisan divisions and prioritizing the supreme interests of the nation — this was the answer delivered by the CPC. At last, the Xi’an Incident was settled in peace, bringing an end to a decade of war. Since then, the Chinese nation finally stood united in fighting back against foreign invasion.
Nearly a century has passed, yet the spirit of unity forged on the Long March has never faded.
In September 1949, the First Plenary Session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was convened, officially instituting the system of multiparty cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The spirit of solidarity tempered amid the Long March was thereafter embedded in the very fabric of China’s governance system, with unity becoming one of its enduring tenets.
From the early reconstruction years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, through the era of reform and opening up since 1978, to today’s march toward China’s modernization, each successive trial has burnished this core spirit of unity. In the fight against absolute poverty, the whole nation pulled together as a single force: the more developed eastern regions lent robust support to underdeveloped western regions, officials devoted themselves to working at grassroots communities, and local residents worked hard and strove for self-improvement. Together, hundreds of millions of Chinese worked to eradicate absolute poverty nationwide. When earthquakes and floods struck, rescue teams rushed to disaster zones from every corner of the country, while relief supplies and charitable donations poured in ceaselessly.
From the helping hands extended between soldiers along the Long March to the nationwide solidarity repeatedly demonstrated today, the essence of unity has never changed. It was the key that carried the Red Army through seemingly impossible odds, and it endures as China’s bedrock strength that propels China forward to this day.
David Ferguson:
After hearing the stories of the reunion of the three main forces of the Red Army and the Xi’an Incident, I found my answer.
The Long March showed me that unity is a condition for survival — not in the sense of “I need you for now, so let’s work together.” Rather, it was “We believe in a common cause, so we must stand together.” That kind of unity does not dissolve when the danger is gone, because it is rooted not in fear, but in conviction.
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From the arduous trails of the Long March to the contemporary journey of national rejuvenation, when a group of people or a whole nation stand united around common ideals, they will always arrive at the future they hoped for, no matter how lengthy and winding the road ahead is.
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Unity: The Convergence of the Three Main Red Army Forces
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Consistent strategy execution in a continued challenging market
Third quarter 2026
Net sales decreased organically by 5%.Net sales decreased by 2% to SEK 9,012m (9,204), and included a positive impact of 3% from changes in exchange rates.Operating income amounted to SEK -334m (141) and the operating margin was -3.7% (1.5).Items affecting comparability (IAC) amounted to SEK -88m. These were primarily related to the execution of cost-saving initiatives.Excluding IAC, operating income amounted to SEK -246m (140), and the operating margin was -2.7% (1.5).Earnings per share (EPS) after dilution amounted to SEK -0.70 (-0.02) and EPS excluding IAC and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.58 (-0.02).Free operating cash flow was SEK 2,422m (2,423).Net debt was SEK 9.4bn (9.9).
January – September 2026
Net sales decreased organically by 2%.Net sales decreased by 5% to SEK 37,356m (39,184), and included an impact of -3% from changes in exchange rates.Operating income amounted to SEK 2,977m (3,735) and the operating margin was 8.0% (9.5).Items affecting comparability (IAC) amounted to SEK -445m. These were primarily related to the execution of cost-saving initiatives.Excluding IAC, operating income amounted to SEK 3,421m (3,742), and the operating margin was 9.2% (9.5).IEEPA-related tariff refunds of SEK 240m were recognized in COGS during the second quarter.Earnings per share (EPS) after dilution amounted to SEK 3.14 (4.43) and EPS excluding IAC and after dilution amounted to SEK 3.74 (4.44).Free operating cash flow was SEK 4,891m (4,743).
CEO Comment
We are making solid progress on our strategic priorities. Our cost savings program remains on track, recent product launches are receiving encouraging customer feedback, and we are broadening our presence across sales channels. Although these measures have not yet fully offset current market headwinds, they reinforce our confidence in the Group’s long-term competitiveness and prospects.
Financial performance summary
Net sales were SEK 9,012m (9,204), representing an organic decline of 5% in the quarter, primarily driven by continued weakness in Europe. Organic sales in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division declined by 10%, sales in the Husqvarna Construction Division were unchanged, while the Gardena Division delivered solid organic growth of 8%. Performance in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division was significantly affected by the widespread drought across large parts of Europe and continued weak consumer demand in key markets, including Germany and France. In contrast, strong growth in the Gardena Division’s Watering business highlighted the resilience of our diversified portfolio, gaining market shares in key markets, and the Husqvarna Construction Division has continued good momentum in its aftermarket business. I am also encouraged by continued growth across all three divisions in North America.
Operating income excluding IAC was SEK -246m (140), corresponding to a margin of -2.7% (1.5). The result reflected lower volumes in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, an unfavorable product mix, inventory reductions and cost increases on raw materials and logistics costs. Free operating cash flow was stable at SEK 2,422m (2,423), as lower operating income was offset by changes in working capital, primarily driven by reduced inventories. We further strengthened the balance sheet, reducing net debt to SEK 9.4bn (9.9).
Executing on cost savings while navigating cost headwinds
Our transformative cost savings program remains on track to deliver SEK 3bn in gross savings by the end of 2028. Year-to-date savings reached approximately SEK 935m, including around SEK 305m in the third quarter, driven mainly by sourcing activities and personnel reductions. However, lower volumes, inventory reductions and cost headwinds continue to weigh on profitability. We are responding with targeted price increases, supply chain actions and product cost optimization, which will partly offset these pressures, although near-term headwinds are expected to remain.
We are advancing our asset-light strategy through further outsourcing initiatives. We will transfer production of selected Husqvarna-branded battery handheld products from Europe to Asia, using both our own facilities and external partners to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
In addition, the ongoing discontinuation of the stone diamond tool business in the Construction Division, the phase-out of our Brastad component factory in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and relocation of selected activities within Gardena’s European manufacturing network are progressing according to plan.
Unlocking the next phase of robotics growth
Our robotic lawn mowing business faced a difficult quarter, with adverse weather, competitive headwinds, and elevated channel partner inventories in Europe constraining demand for Husqvarna- and Gardena-branded products. Although recent performance has fallen short of expectations, we remain the clear market leader and we are confident in our strategy and longer-term development.
The strategic review of the Powered Garden BPU in the Gardena Division is ongoing and we aim to provide an update in the beginning of next year. Our priorities in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Residential Robotics BPU include expanding our retail footprint and product range across price points and channels, strengthening the robotics organization and development model.
During the quarter, the US became the largest market in terms of sales for our Professional Robotics BPU, driven mainly by continued growth in the golf segment. Upcoming product launches and broader US distribution are expected to further strengthen our competitive position next season. We are also encouraged to be the first robotics company to receive conditional approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for foreign-produced advanced robotic devices in the US market.
Building a stronger, more competitive Husqvarna Group
We are accelerating change across the Group to create a leaner, more agile and asset-light organization. By challenging established ways of working, simplifying operations and acting decisively, we are strengthening competitiveness and profitability in the longer-term. Significant work remains, but I am confident we are moving in the right direction.
When consumer sentiment recovers, particularly in Europe, we will be well positioned to capture growth and improve earnings.
Glen Instone, CEO
Webcast presentation and telephone conference
A webcast presentation of the Q3 report hosted by Glen Instone, CEO and Patrik Johnson, CFO will be held at 9:00 CEST on Oct 21, 2026.
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Contact
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+46 70 514 64 14
Husqvarna AB (publ), P.O. Box 7454, SE-103 92 Stockholm
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Factors affecting forward-looking statements
This report contains some forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may give rise to major deviations in the result due to several aspects. These aspects include, among other things: consumer demand and market conditions in the geographical areas and lines of business in which Husqvarna operates, the effects of currency fluctuations, downward pressure on prices due to competition, success in developing new products, outcome of product responsibility litigation and progress in terms of reaching the goals set for productivity and efficient use of capital.
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