ESG News For M&G Investment Management

On November 5 (Wed), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will hold the GGX Finance Summit at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu and on-line. In order to further develop discussions on transition finance, industry decarbonization, and other topics related to how business and finance contribute to decarbonization, we will promote mutual cooperation between the government, business, and financial sectors, and hold discussions to lead the international rule-making process to achieve both emissio

GID, the US-based real estate investment management firm with over $30 billion in assets under management, has announced the release of its 2024 Responsible Investments Report. The publication provides a comprehensive update on the progress made throughout 2024 and early 2025 on the programs, projects and targets across GID’s Responsible Investments platform.“We are delighted to share our latest Responsible Investments Report, which highlights the investments and results that advanced both our s

“Humankind 100” ranking celebrates companies’ positive human impactAlphabet earns the top spot for the fourth year in a row

Wireless Logic (or “the Company”), a leading independent global Internet of Things (“IoT”) solutions provider, welcomes General Atlantic, a leading global investor, as a new minority shareholder, through investment from the firm’s BeyondNetZero climate growth equity fund. The Company’s existing shareholder, Montagu, a leading mid-market private equity firm, will remain the majority shareholder, reinvesting alongside General Atlantic.The transaction, which values Wireless Logic at £3.5 billion, i

CSR framework continues to demonstrate commitment to creating long-term value for business stakeholders while positively impacting the global communityDJSI inclusion among more than 10 CSR-related awards and recognitions this year

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has been recognized with TreeHouse Foods’ prestigious 2024 Supplier Value Award for outstanding contributions to Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG). This award highlights ProAmpac’s environmental stewardship, innovation, and service excellence across TreeHouse’s operations and supply chain.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241204332551/en/ESG

Company also Receives Nareit’s Inaugural “Impact at Scale” Award for its Pioneering Decarbonization Strategy

SLR Consulting (SLR), a global leader in sustainability solutions, enters into an agreement to acquire Malk Partners (Malk).Headquartered in New York City, Malk is a leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) Advisory firm specializing in sustainability management services to private market investors and their portfolio companies. Malk’s expertise spans private equity, growth equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes.Founded in 2009, Malk’s mission is

Morningstar’s third annual global asset owner survey finds ESG materiality broadening, active ownership rising and demand for improvements in ESG data growing.

On September 21, 2024, the Governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced their continued support for the Quad Investors Network (QUIN) at the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit hosted in Wilmington, Delaware.“We welcome private sector initiatives—including the Quad Investors Network (QUIN), which facilitates investments in strategic technologies, including clean energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, and quantum,” stated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Min

ProAmpac, invites attendees of LUNCH! 2024 to visit stand L950 to explore its innovative fibre-based food-to-go packaging solutions. Several of these products have been named finalists in the 2024 UK Packaging Awards and will be on display.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240912427110/en/HandRap (Photo: Business Wire)Additionally, ProAmpac will showcase HandRAP, a recyclable and customizable 2-in-1 film wrap with fibre b

Emissions targets & progress verified by the Science Based Target initiative (“SBTi”)

As the face of homelessness in Fort Worth and North Texas changes, the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition is renaming the nonprofit “Partnership Home.” Reflecting the organization’s renewed mission for transformative change through thought leadership, strong partnerships and innovative solutions. Partnership Home was announced during a “Key Holders” breakfast and audience of local nonprofit leaders, community partners and elected officials.This press release features multimedia. View the full rel

“Humankind 100” ranking celebrates companies’ positive human impactAlphabet earns the top spot for the third year in a row

Ranks well above the utility industry average in environment, social and governance themes

Calvert Research and Management (Calvert) announced today the first contribution in the amount of $25,000 from Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (MSIM) to America Needs You (ANY), an organization focused on driving economic mobility for first-generation college students. The contribution is part of MSIM’s effort to donate annually to diversity, equity and inclusion-related organizations from its own resources in connection with the Calvert US Large-Cap Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ind

Through the Foundation and volunteer events, Bailard, Inc. continues to prioritize and support community impact

Three Pioneers of Gender Lens Investing Recognized for Decades of Work and Collaboration

Lincoln focuses on collaboration, belonging and integrity with investments in employees, customers and communities

The latest addition to Morningstar’s lineup of global sustainability indexes provides investors with broad exposure to companies on the leading edge of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Upgrade to corporate governance methodology and strengthening of three material ESG risk measures for Sustainalytics flagship product began May 30 and represents the most significant updates since industry-leading ratings were introduced in 2018.

Third annual report details how the Bank progressed across key areas of sustainability including financing, operations, and community impact

Majority of surveyed companies globally (85%) see sustainability as a value creation opportunityHigh investment needs cited as top barrier to sustainability efforts, making access to capital a key enablerNearly 25% believe climate change is impacting their business today, on par with risks like technological change and geopolitical conflict

Church Pension Group will host a conversation on socially responsible investing on May 14 from 1:00 to 2:00. Register at cpg.org/Insights&Ideas.

Sustainable Investing Challenge brings together future leaders addressing critical sustainability issues through innovative financial solutionsUniversity of Utah's David Eccles School of Business awarded top prize for proposal to save Utah’s Great Salt LakeSecond- and third-place prizes awarded to students from the University of Navarra’s IESE Business School and Columbia Business School

Principal Asset Management℠, through its dedicated real estate investment team, is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the seventh consecutive year.“The long-standing recognition Principal® receives as an ENERGY STAR award winner underscores our commitment to corporate stewardship, sustainability, and responsible property investment," said Jennifer McConkey, managing director

New indexes draw on the strengths of Morningstar’s Sustainalytics & Indexes businesses to deliver diversified, broad exposure to companies leading their sector peers in their readiness for—and action towards—climate transition

Seventh annual ranking of companies selected by Calvert on a variety of sustainability measures featured in Barron’s

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is set to unveil its latest sustainable packaging advancements at Packaging Innovations 2024, held at the NEC in Birmingham on 21-22 February at stand N92. ProAmpac's latest groundbreaking sustainable products include:This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215897750/en/ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt (Photo: Business Wire)- RAP’s all-fiber food-to-go sol

Capricorn Investment Group secures strategic investment in SER Capital Partners.

The company’s ISS ESG corporate rating was also upgraded to ‘prime’ status

BuildRI, a leading provider of responsible investment insights, is pleased to unveil the leading responsible investment programs within the European alternative investment sector for the year 2023.Throughout the course of the year, BuildRI's team of seasoned analysts has assessed multiple alternative investment firms, employing a comprehensive set of 32 responsible investment and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. These criteria encompass the integration and maturity level of

CI Global Asset Management announces updates to its Responsible Investing Policy.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its ProActive PCR® Retort pouches containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. This new offering is just one of the many options ProAmpac’s ProActive Sustainability platform provides retailers and brands looking for innovative solutions to meet their circular economy goals.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120184818/en/ProAmpac's P

Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the addition of Allison Gracer as its first Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”). This key position represents a commitment to continual improvement across the Firm and the Trivest portfolio in the areas of both ESG and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011747934/en/Allison Gracer, Director of

ProAmpac has met its goal of making available a sustainable packaging attribute for 100% of its products as it publishes its 2023 ESG Impact Report.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 High Barrier (HB) paper-based technology. An extension to its existing ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 series, RP-1000 HB offers excellent oxygen, moisture barrier, and grease resistance. It is suited for dry food products such as dehydrated fruit, confectionery, and flavored oatmeal.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.bu

New indices pioneer passive investing with a custom and holistic ESG component by RepRisk

The Church Pension Group will host a virtual conversation entitled, Global Faith-Based Investors and the Climate Crisis, on Wednesday, September 20.

Top Ranking Demonstrates Domini’s Commitment to Sustainable Investing

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Legal Opinion Letter Affirms Companies' Ability to Consider ESG Factors in Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan Selection Process

The BuildRI Platform for LPs, Lenders and Investment Managers Emerges as the Network for Assessing, Supporting and Sharing Responsible Investment and ESG Information

BuildRI makes it easy for lenders to view the responsible investment profiles and ratings of alternative investment managers through an integrated digital ecosystem

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.“Sustainability is embedded into how we operate as an organization,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability. “It enables us to achieve greater operational exc

BuildRI makes it easy for limited partners to view the responsible investment profiles of alternative investment managers through an integrated digital ecosystem

Ranks among U.S. peers more than 90% higher in environmental areas such as commitments and actions against climate change and pollution and resources

“Humankind 100” ranking celebrates companies’ positive human impactAlphabet earns the top spot for the second year in a row

Corporate Knights ranks Schneider Electric Canada in #1 spotThis recognition salutes Schneider Electric’s commitment to promoting a sustainable economy and contributing to net-zero initiatives in CanadaThis award augments the company’s global ranking in Corporate Knights’ Top 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Lincoln focuses efforts on employees, customers and communities