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Administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program gives foreign investors the ability to obtain a U.S. Green Card by investing in job-creating projects.
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Nature Action 100, the first global investor engagement initiative to address the urgent crisis of nature and biodiversity loss around the world, has published a new field guide to equip investors with insights and resources to inform their nature engagements with companies.
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A new analysis by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres indicates investor-driven climate action interest in the 2024 proxy season remains strong.
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The Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets released a new report today sharing investor insights on the quality of climate data, where the most critical credibility gaps lie, and how high quality, independent assurance can help close those gaps.
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There are times when an established company, an investor, a startup makes a move that is so strategic—so in tune with the risks and the opportunities of the moment—that it marks the shift between the market’s past and its future.
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In a recent article for Responsible Investor, Acre’s Global Director of Sustainable Finance, Ian-Povey Hall, discusses the increase in hiring of professionals with technical knowledge of nature and biodiversity by financial institutions.
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Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has released the latest round of company assessments against its newly updated Net Zero Company Benchmark.
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Bath Body Works Named One of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek Tue, 09/12/2023 - 11:00 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body September 12, 2023 /3BL/ - Today Bath Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies. In collaboration with global data research firm Statista, the publication completed an extensive survey of over 70,000 participants, gathering 269,000 evaluations of companies that people trust as a cu
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Aflac Sunrise Association Deliver Joy to 50 Children and Families With Childhood Cancer in Lake Zurich, IL Mon, 08/07/2023 - 09:30 Subheader Company also makes $60,000 contribution to send 10 kids to camp Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Aflac Newsroom LAKE ZURICH, Ill., August 7, 2023 /3BL/ -- Aflac and the Sunrise Association, delivered My Special Aflac Ducks® to 50 children and families facing childhood cancer today at Sunrise Day Camp–Chicago
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MetLife’s General Account is a key to living up to our promises and our purpose. MetLife’s General Account, which totals over $400 billion dollars, is invested responsibly for the long term.
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Bath Body Works CEO Gina Boswell Speaks at Columbus Business First’s Women of Influence Awards Reception "" title="Bath Body Works CEO Gina Boswell speaks with Columbus Business First Assistant Managing Editor Eleanor Kennedy at the Women of Influence Awards Reception." typeof="foaf:Image" />Fri, 07/14/2023 - 17:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Columbus Business First held its inaugural Women of Influence Awards reception at the Westin Great Southern Hotel in Columbus this
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Corporate bonds that fund environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives continue to capture investor hearts and minds.
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Black Veatch’s IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator Program Announces 2023 Participants Thu, 07/13/2023 - 09:00 Subheader Seven sustainability-focused startups selected to take part in a 12-week mentorship program Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 13, 2023 /3BL/ — As climate change presents increasing challenges and opportunities, global critical human infrastructure leader Black Veatch has selected seven participants to take part in its 12-week Igni
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The Case for ESG Climate in 2023 and Beyond Wed, 07/12/2023 - 09:35 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Nasdaq ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability weaves its way into the work across many different functions, most organizations still have relatively small dedicated teams. In response to growing external pressures, or
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Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action: Avoiding Greenwashing Thu, 07/06/2023 - 09:00 Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights This is the second in a series of insights called “Moving from Sustainability Talk to Action”. It answers the question: what should organizations in either the private or public sector do to avoid being labeled as green washers? By Ajay Kasarabada, P.E, AVP and Director – Environmental Solutions, Black Veatch Clima
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Meet the Leading Platform for Sustainability Social Impact Storytelling Meet the leading platform for sustainability social impact storytelling"" typeof="foaf:Image" />Wed, 06/14/2023 - 08:30 Subheader Join the 3BL team on June 28 at 12:30 p.m. ET to learn why the world’s most influential brands and organizations rely on the Professional platform to share their ESG-related news. Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Sharing your company’s corporate sustainability and social impa
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Last Call! Join Us for Future-Ready Your Business: The Case for ESG Climate in 2023 and Beyond Future Ready Your Business"" typeof="foaf:Image" />Wed, 05/31/2023 - 08:00 Subheader Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM ET Type of Content Multimedia with summary Layout Standard Format Body Nasdaq ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability we
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Future-Ready Your Business: The Case for ESG Climate in 2023 and Beyond Future-Ready Your Business: The Case for ESG Climate in 2023 and Beyond"" typeof="foaf:Image" />Tue, 05/23/2023 - 09:35 Type of Content Article Layout Standard Format Body Nasdaq ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability weaves its way into the work across many dif
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QVC® has been named to Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023. QVC ranked 29th in the retail industry for customer, investor, and employee trust.
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Bath Body Works Appoints Maurice Cooper as Chief Customer Officer Wed, 05/10/2023 - 09:05 Subheader Brings Significant Expertise in Brand-Building, Marketing and Customer Experience Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 10, 2023 /3BL Media/ - Bath Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) today announced the appointment of Maurice Cooper as chief customer officer, effective May 22, 2023. In this newly created role, Cooper will be responsible for executing a comprehens
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Nearly 500 babies have received startup funds since program’s inception
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Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that it has been recognized by DiversityInc as one of its Top 50 companies as leaders in workplace fairness and inclusion practices and policy. It’s the first time Owens Corning has earned a spot on this list, placing at number 44. It had been a DiversityInc Noteworthy Company for the past three years. “I’m proud of our work to be a more inclusive and diverse company. By creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated, we u
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Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has become a signatory of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("UNPRI"), the leading global network for investors which are committed to integrating Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") considerations into their investment practices and ownership policies. “Paceline is committed to integrating ESG principles into our investment decision making and oversight proces
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Customers and employees to tackle food insecurity one community at a time through Fifth Third Day XXXII initiative
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Gross Bookings grew 19% year-over-year and 22% year-over-year on a constant currency basis
Mobility and Delivery Adjusted EBITDA margins at all-time quarterly highs
Operating cash flow of $606 million; Record free cash flow of $549 million
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Ceres and its company and investor partners applaud the California Air Resources Board for adopting the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, an ambitious and balanced approach to transitioning fleets well-suited for vehicle electrification to zero-emission models over time.
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (“Knight-Swift”), announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, detailing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. The report highlights a 3.9% fleet emissions reduction (g/mile) from 2019 and is on track to meet its short-term goal of 5% by 2025. Other notable developments included increased pilot programming for low-to-no emission vehicles, exceptional growth in women in leadership, and tying ESG performance to
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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The So Ambitious HBCU Tour Continues to Bring Student Entrepreneurs New Opportunities by Expanding to Five Additional Historically Black Colleges & Universities
The Tour is backed by funding support from adidas, JOOPITER, Black Ambition, Techstars, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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Annual induction ceremony and networking luncheon brings together over 100 of the Bay Area's top executives, philanthropic leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to honor outstanding business partners and entrepreneurs who, through their work, have made a significant contribution to their community
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All three of Sappi’s manufacturing regions once again achieved the highest possible rating, platinum, in the annual EcoVadis CSR ratings.
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Today the White House announced that the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is working to assess potential financing of $50 million to help mobilize $1 billion for the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group’s (TIG) Latin American reforestation strategy. The announcement was made by President Biden during the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change, when he outlined a number of actions to rapidly scale forest protection and restoration to help address climate change. TIG is a U.
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JBG SMITH, (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, today released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the accomplishments achieved across its operating portfolio in 2022. Notable achievements and metrics in the report include: Environmental Maintained carbon neutrality across the operating portfolio for Scope 1 and 2 emissions 5-Star rated and top performing GRESB Sector Leader in Dive
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Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, today released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report titled, “Building a safer and more sustainable world.” The report details Samsara’s environmental and social progress this past year and how integrity and ethics are at the forefront of its governance structure. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005291/en/
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Report Details KPIs and Progress Towards BXP’s ESG Goals
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Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands including Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that it has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, which covers the Company’s operations for the fiscal year 2022. “We are pleased to publish our 2022 Sustainability Report, which builds on our inaugural report published last year and illustrates our commitment and pr
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Ten women-owned or -led startups from around the world to receive capacity-building training and specialized mentorship to scale their digital solutions to help build an enabling eco-system for women entrepreneurs
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Latest round of funding raises Humana’s total financial commitment for affordable housing to $90 million, increases scope of national program to include additional communities.
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Humana’s affordable housing program is intended to help vulnerable Americans remain stably housed by expanding the supply of low-cost rental units in communities nationwide, including in the states of Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
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Humana’s national housing strategy continues to seek to address members’ housing needs through a three-part approach, including interventions and investments that reduce health care costs and improve outcomes for vulnerable members and communities.
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Oscar Health, Inc. (“Oscar”) (NYSE: OSCR), the first health insurance company built on a full stack technology platform, today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022. The report outlines the strategies and initiatives that Oscar has developed, and continues to iterate, to help build a more sustainable and equitable future within its organization and communities. “Oscar's mission anchors our work in advancing health equity,” said Oscar CEO, Mark Bertoli
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Research on What Returns to Expect From Green Investments Wins Kellogg’s Moskowitz Prize Thu, 04/13/2023 - 16:00 Subheader For 27 years the Moskowitz Prize has identified and recognized research results that can influence global practice of responsible finance. Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body April 13, 2023 /3BL Media/ - From a field of over 160 submitted papers, Dissecting Green Returns was selected as the winner of the 2022 Moskowitz Prize at Northwestern University.
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Humana’s 2022 Impact Report highlights its commitment to making healthcare more equitable and accessible for each person, each community, the healthcare system, and the environment
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Bath Body Works Releases Inaugural ESG Report Wed, 04/05/2023 - 09:05 Subheader Report features company’s new near- and longer-term ESG commitments and 2022 baseline ESG data Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 5, 2023 /3BL Media/ - Bath Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI), a leader in personal care and home fragrance, today released its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) annual report, detailing the company’s commitments and approach to work t
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Survey of 25,000 U.S. Residents Identifies Deluxe as a Leader Among Prominent Financial Brands
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STEER Technologies Inc. (“STEER” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STER) (OTCQX: STEEF), an integrated ESG technology platform, is pleased to announce that further to its press releases dated January 23, 2023, March 7, 2023 and March 24, 2023, it has closed its previously-announced sale (the “Transaction”) of approximately 37.5% of the Company’s digital restaurant supply business (the “Restaurant Supply Business”) to a group of investors (the “Investor Group”) at a post-money valuation of approximately $
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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Funding will support continued expansion of global carbon farming initiatives and new fintech solutions for the rapidly scaling company
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NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) announced today that it has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023.” NuStar was one of only four San Antonio companies to make the list along with USAA, H-E-B and iHeartMedia. This prestigious honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website. “America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023” were identi
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For the first time, women of color outnumber men named Dave in the boardroom
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CVS will enhance its privacy statement and transparency into law enforcement data requests to address investor concerns that states with restrictive abortion laws will request sensitive customer data.