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TELUS named one of the world’s most sustainable companies as its purpose-driven leadership earns global recognition

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June 23, 2026

Recognition reflects decades of measurable action, including achieving climate targets five years early, sourcing 96% renewable electricity and helping plant more than 26 million trees.

TORONTO, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ – TELUS is grateful to have been recognized among the world’s sustainability leaders after being named to TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies list and earning third place on Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking. The recognition reflects more than 25 years of integrating environmental stewardship, innovation and social purpose into the company’s core business strategy.

“These accolades from TIME Magazine and Corporate Knights reflect our long-standing commitment to embedding sustainability into the core of our business, which is foundational to our global leadership in social capitalism,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS. “Indeed, this recognition reinforces TELUS’ dedication to not only eliminating the carbon footprint of our value chain, but also proactively improving the health of our planet and creating meaningful value for our fellow citizens. Thanks to the unparalleled efforts of our team, TELUS has set ambitious sustainability targets to support the well-being of our societies, demonstrating that connectivity is about more than technology; it is about making the future friendly by helping to improve lives, strengthen communities and remediate the planet our children will inherit.”

TIME Magazine and Corporate Knights evaluate thousands of companies across sustainable revenue, governance, emissions, innovation, transparency and social impact, making these among the world’s most respected sustainability benchmarks.

This recognition builds on TELUS’ exceptional track record of sustainability leadership, including earning inclusion in Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies, receiving a Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award for excellence in strategy, digitization, and decarbonization, and being listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for 25 consecutive years, a feat unmatched by any other North American telecommunications company, and inclusion in Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations.

Driven by its leadership in social capitalism, TELUS has made significant progress on its commitments to ambitious science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, and is continuing to implement sustainable practices across its business including:

The achievement of its 2030 climate target of 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions five years ahead of scheduleLaunching its Climate Transition Framework to map its journey to net zero by 2040Avoiding more than 1.4 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions through customer use of TELUS-enabled digital solutionsContinuing the expansion of digital health, smart energy, IoT, and precision agriculture technologiesFacilitating the ongoing retirement of copper infrastructure in favor of more energy-efficient fibre networks96% of its electricity – globally – comes from renewable or low-emitting sources26 million trees planted with our customers and partners, supporting ecosystem restoration across over 16,000 hectares of land18 million devices diverted from landfills and the launch of a new reuse and recycle program

Sustainable business practices continue to strengthen TELUS’ operational resilience, improve network efficiency, reduce emissions and create long-term value for customers, communities and shareholders.

To learn more about TELUS’ commitment to social capitalism and sustainability, visit telus.com/sustainability.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20 billion in annual revenue with more than 17 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. TELUS Health is enhancing approximately 170 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. TELUS Digital specializes in digital customer experiences and future-focused digital transformations that deliver value for their global clients. Guided by our enduring ‘give where we live’ philosophy, TELUS continues to invest in initiatives that support education, health and community well-being. In 2023, we launched the TELUS Student Bursary, which strives to ensure that every young person in Canada who wants a postsecondary education has the opportunity to pursue one. To date, the program has distributed over $6 million in bursaries to 2,000 students and counting. Since 2000, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $1.85 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs, including 2.5 million days of service–earning TELUS the distinction of the world’s most giving company.

For more information, visit telus.com or follow @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

Media contact:
Emily Piccinin
TELUS Media Relations
emily.piccinin@telus.com

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GCL SI Officially Launches Back-Contact Modules at Intersolar Europe 2026

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June 23, 2026

MUNICH, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (“GCL SI” or “the Company”) has announced at Intersolar Europe 2026 held from June 23 to 25 in Munich to officially establish back-contact (BC) cell technology as the core strategic pillar of its next-generation photovoltaic roadmap, as a response to the rising demand for high-efficiency, aesthetically driven solutions. It also unveiled the GPC 3.0 full-screen all-black module at one of the most influential solar industry trade fairs worldwide.

As China’s solar sector faces mounting efficiency bottlenecks and increasingly diverse end-market demands, the shift to BC technology is driven by both evolving market needs and the company’s accumulated expertise in passivation and contact techniques.

“BC is the ultimate architecture for crystalline silicon cells,” said GengWeng Huang, Executive Dean of GCL SI’s Cell Research Division. “We’ve already explored TOPCon and HJT extensively, but both are reaching their physical limits. BC is opening a broader window for future efficiency gains.”

GCL SI’s GPC (Graphical Precise-doping Passivation Contact) product line is its flagship BC technology development. GPC 3.0 targets the premium distributed segment of residential rooftops, C&I rooftops, and BIPV-style applications, where full-screen all-black aesthetics, higher energy yield, and stronger reliability are increasingly valued. GCL SI describes GPC 3.0 as a high-efficiency BC-based module designed to deliver greater real-world rooftop value.

Notably, GCL SI confirmed that the first containers of GPC 3.0 modules are already on their way to Europe, marking the beginning of its commercial rollout in the European distributed solar market.

The GPC residential full-screen all-black modules offer a proven benchmark: 475–500 W output, 23.27%–24.05% efficiency, dimensions of 1,800 × 1,134 × 30 mm, a 30-year linear power warranty with 0.35% annual degradation, and a 30-year product warranty. GCL SI has indicated that GPC 3.0 is designed to further enhance both efficiency and reliability beyond this baseline.

According to GCL SI, GPC 3.0 integrates several upgraded technologies including MAX design, advanced passivation, multi-layer gradient dielectric films, GPC metallization, and FBR granular silicon, to boost module efficiency, durability, and suitability across distributed scenarios. The technology offers four core advantages:

Enhanced light harvesting & aesthetics: GPC 3.0’s MAX‑oriented full‑screen design minimizes front‑side visual interruption while expanding light‑receiving area. Combined with multi‑layer gradient dielectric films, it delivers stronger broadband anti‑reflection and improved energy yield under variable rooftop irradiance.Higher conversion efficiency via passivation upgrades: GCL SI’s advanced passivation path reduces surface recombination losses and boosts voltage performance. Mass‑produced GPC cells have achieved an average conversion efficiency of 28.38%, underscoring the company’s BC‑track efficiency trajectory.Lower non‑silicon cost via metallization innovation: GPC metallization is a key lever in the GPC 3.0 upgrade. GCL SI also notes progress in advanced metallization such as 0BB and other silver‑reduction approaches, supporting the industry shift toward lower per‑watt silver consumption and improved cost resilience.Materials consistency & sustainability with FBR granular silicon: Leveraging in‑house FBR granular silicon, GCL SI enhances material uniformity and strengthens its sustainability profile, supporting both performance consistency and lower‑carbon manufacturing, which is increasingly valued in international distributed markets.

Looking ahead, GCL SI is committed to driving the global large‑scale adoption of BC technology to support worldwide carbon neutrality goals. With GPC 3.0 as a strategic cornerstone, the company will continue pushing efficiency boundaries and low‑carbon innovation across distributed solar applications, and to build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

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Lightedge Achieves AWS Small and Medium Business Competency

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June 23, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lightedge, an AWS Premier Partner specializing in managed cloud, hybrid infrastructure, and modernization services, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Small and Medium Business (SMB) Competency.

The AWS SMB Competency validation recognizes AWS Partners that have demonstrated technical expertise and customer success in delivering solutions tailored to the unique needs of SMBs.

To achieve this specialization, AWS SMB Competency Partners must undergo rigorous technical validation and assessment of their AWS SMB solutions and practices, including review of architecture and SMB customer case study details.

“This new competency designation confirms Lightedge as an expert who understands the unique needs SMBs and further affirms Lightedge’s consistent commitment to providing customer centric solutions,” said James Roarty, Chief Cloud Officer at Lightedge.

“Through our continued work with AWS, Lightedge helps organizations modernize with confidence, connecting critical workloads to cloud innovation while maintaining operational continuity and creating opportunities for growth.”

AWS Competency partners are vetted for architecture quality, proven deployments, and validated case studies, giving business leaders confidence that they are selecting a partner aligned to real-world outcomes.

The AWS SMB Competency further validates Lightedge’s ability to help growing organizations modernize infrastructure, strengthen security, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate cloud adoption with confidence.

This recognition reinforces Lightedge’s broader AWS strategy of helping organizations modernize critical environments, improve operational resilience, and unlock cloud innovation while reducing risk and complexity.

“This competency validates our ability to help SMB customers adopt, operate, and optimize AWS with the same level of expertise, governance, and support we provide across complex enterprise environments.” – Aileen Curtin, Director of Cloud Center of Excellence at Lightedge.

With extensive experience supporting mission-critical environments across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, Lightedge helps organizations accelerate value on AWS while reducing risk and operational complexity.

In addition to its AWS SMB Competency designation, Lightedge is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, an AWS-validated MSSP, and holds multiple AWS competencies including:

L1 MSSP Security CompetencyDevOps Consulting CompetencyHealthcare Consulting CompetencyMigration and Modernization Consulting Competency

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StrongMind to Exhibit at the 2026 National Charter Schools Conference in New Orleans

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June 23, 2026

Leading virtual education provider will showcase its K–12 digital curriculum and marketing and enrollment services at Booth #659 — and offer attendees a complimentary school marketing analysis

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — StrongMind, a provider of K–12 digital curriculum and virtual school services since 2001, today announced it will exhibit at the National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC26), hosted by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, June 24–26, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Attendees can find the StrongMind team at Booth #659.

NCSC is the largest national gathering of charter school leaders, educators, board members, and advocates, drawing thousands of attendees each year. At NCSC26, StrongMind will connect with leaders who are building, growing, or scaling virtual charter schools and share the curriculum and services it has refined over more than two decades in online education.

At Booth #659, StrongMind will highlight two core offerings:

K–12 Digital Curriculum — A Quality Matters (QM)-certified, award-winning curriculum built by educators and designed around how students actually learn.Marketing and Enrollment Services — Support that helps virtual and online schools attract and enroll students. Conference attendees can stop by the booth for a complimentary marketing analysis to see how their school’s current marketing measures up.

“For more than two decades, we’ve focused on one thing: helping virtual and online schools deliver an education that works for real students,” said Damian Creamer, Founder and CEO of StrongMind. “NCSC brings together the people shaping the future of public education, and we’re looking forward to sharing what we’ve built — and learning from the leaders driving this movement forward.”

Charter school leaders, educators, and administrators attending NCSC26 are invited to visit Booth #659 to meet the StrongMind team and explore its curriculum and services.

About StrongMind
StrongMind is an education technology company that has been creating digital learning solutions for K–12 virtual and online schools since 2001. The company provides a Quality Matters–certified digital curriculum along with marketing, enrollment, and support services that help schools launch, grow, and scale. StrongMind is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. To learn more, visit strongmind.com.

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