ESG News For H2O Retailing Corp.

Important water delivery pipeline must be repaired to ensure water reliability for region

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has provided millions in utility assistance grants to families in need since January

Natixis Investment Managers today announced that Ron Taylor has joined the firm as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the US.

RFA welcomes the National Association of Clean Water Agencies as newest advisory member; Hosting annual association meeting on Jan. 25 for prospective new members

Natixis Investment Managers is joining The Equity Collective, a collaboration launched by Morgan Stanley to educate and reach diverse talent.

• North America now leads the world in ESG adoption; No longer a phenomenon driven primarily by millennials, women, wealthy and European investors, global demand for ESG investments is accelerating among mainstream of investors
• Investors’ top reason for investing in ESG is to help support the environment; Nearly as many see it opening up new investment opportunities as concerns about performance trade-off fades
• Most investors believe that solutions to climate change and social problems is not up to government alone. Companies and private capital seen as crucial to sustainability and accountability
• Half (49%) of investors now asking for ESG to be integrated in the investment analysis process; Lack of knowledge about ESG strategies is biggest roadblock to broader adoption

Xylem’s recently launched Xylem Innovation Labs will work across Imagine H2O’s programs to support entrepreneurs pioneering sustainable solutions to the water challenges facing communities and businesses.

• Two Boston-based high school graduates – Jawahir Mohamed and Marvin Baez – have been selected for the US-based program

• Selection process for European recipients is under way with partner organizations in London and Paris

• Mirova US Climate Ambition Equity strategy seeks to have a high positive climate impact by making investments that lead to reduced carbon emissions and increased saved emissions, while outperforming the S&P 500
• Strategy’s track record extends over four years
• Managed by Mirova, a global leader in impact investing and part of the Net Zero Asset Management initiative

• Partnerships with the Academy of the Pacific Rim in Boston and the Life Learning Academy in San Francisco are an expansion of the firm’s longstanding commitment to the communities where it operates
• Natixis will collaborate to create workforce development, career exploration and financial literacy programs that introduce students at the elementary and high school level to career opportunities in the finance industry

Families falling behind on paying their water and sewer bills may now qualify for additional assistance through Missouri American Water’s H2O Help to Others ProgramTM. The H2O Help to Others Program provides emergency assistance for customers who have experienced financial hardship. Funds are made available through a partnership between Missouri American Water and the state’s community action agencies. “We want to help our customers as COVID-19 continues to impact our state,” said Debbie Dewey,

Mirova awarded B Corp status and becomes ‘Mission-led company’ for its corporate responsibility approach

Smart Water uses a 4G wireless network, smart sensors powered by our Company’s technology and the Dime H2O mobile app developed to continuously monitor the city’s water quality & provide administrators with instant access to accurate, real-time data.

Eighteen Channel Partners to receive total of $900,000 to help startups retain staff, stay on path to commercialization during pandemic

A family displaced from their home after their well failed are receiving the gift of clean water, marking the first project of Hometown H2O, a program bringing education and access to clean, sustainable water to people and communities across the U.S.

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2020 Environmental Grant Program.

Pentair plc, a global water treatment company, and the Pentair Foundation announce their twenty-first consecutive year of giving.

Recap of stories on Business Wire for Giving Tuesday.

Company encourages and matches donations to Dollar Energy Fund on Giving Tuesday

Eight organizations receive $40,000 in funding to help protect water resources in Pennsylvania through annual grant program in conjunction with Drinking Water Week

Natixis Investment Managers Appoints First Head of CSR and ESG

Leading Water Technology Provider and Global Water Innovation Accelerator Also Working Together to Raise Awareness of Water Solutions

• Survey by Natixis and the California State Treasurer’s Office reveals challenges and opportunities of green bond market
• 78% of California residents believe it’s important to make the world a better place while growing assets¹
• Misconceptions around ESG present barriers to investing; 72% want greater transparency and standardization of reporting

It’s no secret that mining is a water-intensive process, and the use and protection of water - a precious resource - has come under increasing scrutiny. Growing Innovation is a core value at Goldcorp that we apply to all areas of our business. Innovation in water technology is no exception and we are looking to play a leadership role in our industry to advance solutions for water conservation.

Sep 27, 2016 3:00 PM ET - Stamford, Conn. and San Francisco, Calif., September 27, 2016 /3BL Media/ — Nestlé Waters North America today announced that it is partnering with Imagine H2O® (IH2O), the water innovation accelerator, to help provide entrepreneurs with the...