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Inspire Investing, a leading biblically responsible ESG (environmental, social, governance) investing firm, celebrated the 5-year anniversary of their two-founding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Sunday, February 27, 2022; the Inspire Global Hope ETF...
British pensions provider Scottish Widows will no longer invest in tobacco stocks and will cut back further on coal investments as it expands its responsible investment strategy, it said on...
The European Central Bank’s ongoing climate stress test was not designed to force non-compliant banks to hold more capital but that could still be the outcome of the exercise, ECB...
GRC (Green Revolution Cooling), the leader in immersion cooling for data centers, announced that Chief Revenue Officer Jim Weynand will present on liquid immersion cooling at Data Center World in Austin, Texas, taking place...
New York University Stern School of Business announced the launch of a global, one-year, part-time Master of Science in Fintech Program to provide working professionals the skills and knowledge to...
RBC Capital Markets acted as a lead advisor to Export Development Canada on its new Sustainable Bond Framework RBC Capital Markets, the investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada, highlighted recent...
Neiman Marcus’ Environmental Social Governance report, “Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact,” was years in the making, and started when the retailer was coming out of bankruptcy and restructuring. All the...
We are pleased to announce Bloomberg has been named Most Innovative ESG Data Provider at the A-Team Innovation Awards 2022. These awards celebrate innovative projects and teams delivering high-value solutions...
In line with its industry leadership in terms of ESG ratings*, Europcar Mobility Group announces that The Science Based Targets initiative** has validated the corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets submitted by...
BitNile Holdings, Inc., a diversified holding company, announced that it will pay off its senior secured notes this week. The 10% Original Issuance Discount Promissory Notes were sold in December...
Footprint, a global materials science technology company focused on creating a healthy planet, announced that its Chief Legal Officer Steve Burdumy has been awarded with an Arizona Corporate Counsel of the Year...
Gabelli Funds, LLC, will host the 8th Annual Waste & Environmental Services Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York City on Thursday, March 31, 2022. This symposium will feature presentations by senior management of...
Ørsted has signed an agreement to divest a 50% ownership stake in its 1.3 GW Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the U.K. to a consortium comprising AXA IM Alts, acting on...
BTIG announced that Tanya Williams, CFA, has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Director of Macro Markets Strategy. Ms. Williams will provide top-down analysis of macroeconomic drivers including inflation,...
Flux Power Holdings, Inc., a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, announced that it has unveiled its new L36 lithium-ion battery pack for 3-wheel...
Amundi US announced that its flagship equity strategy, a US Large Cap Core strategy with an ESG focus, launched a separately managed account (SMA) on UBS Financial Services Inc.’s ACCESS,...
TD SYNNEX announced the launch of its first corporate citizenship program, including its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework across the global organization. The company also reinforced its commitment to...
Actis, a global sustainable infrastructure investor, has extended its footprint in Asia with the opening of a new office in Japan and two senior hires. Jun Ohashi and Tareq Sirhan...
PowerSchool, the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, announced the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which details its progress on key ESG...
Vermilion Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that we have entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire Leucrotta Exploration Inc. for a net cash purchase price of $477 million. Leucrotta is...
To aid in the support of charities operating in Ukraine and Eastern Europe, S&P Global Market Intelligence is offering complimentary access to Foresight Security planning capabilities to organizations operating in the region. Select...
$3 million in grants and nearly $1 million in tools are being provided to organizations supporting workforce development initiatives Recipients represent the first cohort in 5-year commitment toward skilling 3 million makers Grants...
F.N.B. Corporation and its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, announced the promotion of Brent Semachko to Director of Corporate Responsibility. Brent Semachko leads the development and execution of FNB’s corporate responsibility strategies,...
Building on a commitment to deliver the ingredients for a better life, food solutions company SpartanNash has released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report. The report supports SpartanNash’s ongoing...
Export Development Canada (EDC) has released a new, third-party reviewed Sustainable Bond Framework to enable greater support for initiatives that create a more equitable and sustainable world. Now, in addition...
As part of its long-standing commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across its spheres of influence, Carlyle announced the creation of the Carlyle DEI Leadership Network, a coalition...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) priced the Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) in support of South Africa’s efforts to conserve endangered species. Also known as the...
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced the launch of Gildan Respects™, a global positioning of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program and creative campaign supporting the Company’s “Next Generation ESG” strategy which...
The Derive VQ Platform improves fuel efficiency across fleet vehicles by an average of 8.3% during driving and up to 20% during idling, reducing fleet greenhouse gas emissions A new...
Valmont Industries, Inc., a leading global provider of engineered products and services for infrastructure development and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, released its 2022 Sustainability Report. A lifelong dedication to...
ChargeNet Stations, an AI driven software company creating the opportunity for quick service restaurants to offer customers a superior electric vehicle (EV) charging experience, is announcing its newest board member,...
If retailers want to attract and keep more environmentally conscious consumers in today’s demanding marketplace, their products should have clearer directions on recycling, according to a national survey by sustainable...
American Water Works Company, Inc., the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that Nick Rowe, senior vice president of American Water and president of Kentucky American Water,...
NPF Investment Advisors, one of the longest standing privately owned investment management firms in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is proud to announce that David Hodge, CFA®, CFP®, CDFA® was promoted to...
SIGMA Lithium Corporation dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium, is pleased to provide an update on its ESG initiatives in the region...
Hexagon Agility has received new order for Mobile Pipeline® TITAN® 53 modules from REV LNG, a leading full-service mobile energy supply and project development company. The modules will be used to transport...
Leading global professional services and investment management firm Colliers is pleased to announce it has been recognized in The Globe and Mail’s 2022 Report on Business Women Lead Here list. This...
Seeed Studio, the IoT Hardware company, just wrapped up its “IoT into the Wild” Product Launch. It focused on AIoT solutions for outdoor applications, covering devices from low-power sensors to...
Five trailblazing projects aiming to prevent the devastating impacts of microplastic pollution have won $525,000 as part of Conservation X Lab’s (CXL), a tech company working to address conservation issues, Microfiber Innovation Challenge. The...
Perpetua team further strengthened by hiring of Chris Fogg Perpetua Resources Corp. announced that Jessica Largent will be appointed Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2022. Ms. Largent will replace Chris Foster who has served as...
Safespill, the leader in environmentally safe fire protection systems, announced it has executed a contract with Kautec Solutions, a premier supplier of aluminum extrusion equipment headquartered in Girona, Spain. The contract...
The SEC is considering a proposal to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies. A statement from SEC Chair Gary Gensler said that the proposal, “would provide investors with consistent, comparable, and...
Allego Holding B.V., a leading pan-European electric vehicle public charging network, announced that the Company’s CEO, Mathieu Bonnet, will participate in the Electrification of Europe and the Future of EV Charging panel at...
This year, Wood Mackenzie looks set to define the European power and renewables sector: an energy market that faces dangerously volatile energy prices, fears of ‘greenflation’ and rising geopolitical risks....
RFA firmly committed to integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations PRI champions into the recommendations it gives its investment management client base RCLCO Fund Advisors (“RFA”) announced that it has become...
Crowe will help clients design and implement tailored strategies in the face unprecedented demands for accountability, transparency and action related to environmental, social and governance issues Today, more than ever, customers,...
Campbell Soup Company announced new science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of its overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy outlined in its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. “Since...
Project Canary, the Denver-based climate tech and environmental assessment company, announced its strategic acquisition of Aeris Technologies today. Based in California’s Bay Area, Aeris – a leading provider of laser-based gas analyzers and leak detection...
Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced its ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner, in alignment with climate scientists’ recommendations to transition toward...
Canadian-born artist Sean Shim-Boyle, known for his site-specific architectural interventions, partners with NFT infrastructure company InfiniteWorld to create NFT Grade, an application for generating condition reports for NFTs, which will launch the...
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