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Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (“OFN”) today announced the deployment of a portion of the second annual contribution related to MSIM’s money market funds’ Impact Class shares. The total amount of MSIM’s annual contribution made earlier this year, was $350,000 and was directed to OFN’s Finance Justice Fund, MSIM’s diversity and inclusion partner for the Impact Class shares.“We are pleased to see the growth and impact of our partnership with Morgan St

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

Supported by the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Access by Calvert Impact focuses on increasing access to credit for small businesses

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

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

Oklo and Diamondback Energy signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to collaborate on a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement.Diamondback aims to use Oklo’s Aurora powerhouses to power its operations in the Permian Basin.

Agreement represents a significant step towards the deployment of two powerhouses, building on last year’s announcement of a non-binding MOU with SODI.The land is revitalized by the DOE and deeded to or expected to be deeded to SODI as a community reuse organization for purposes of economic development.

“The SDS approval is a major step towards a DOE approval of the Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility as we continue towards our goal of producing fuel for our planned Aurora commercial power plant,” said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo.

Oklo Inc., an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, will host an Investor Day on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 9:00 am.

Siemens Energy would become Oklo’s preferred supplier for steam turbines and generator technology for its Aurora powerhouse.Siemens Energy would also provide consulting to support Oklo in related design work to optimize the integration of the power conversion systems (conventional island).This partnership will help develop capability for scale-up of the Aurora powerhouse deployments.

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

Allspring Government Money Market Fund’s Tribal Inclusion Class will be distributed exclusively through Wells Fargo

Cognitive Credit today announces the addition of Sustainability Reports to the fundamental credit data available in its web application.

Oklo is honored to be included in @TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 list, recognized in the Reuse & Recycle category. Discover more about our work and explore TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 here: time.com/best-inventions-2023 #TIMEBestInventions

Banc of California, N.A. (“Banc of California”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) and Rise Economy announced today a $4.1 billion, three-year Community Benefits Plan (the “Plan”). Banc of California and Rise Economy (formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition) leaders worked collaboratively to develop the expansive plan in connection with Banc of California’s transformational merger with Pacific Western Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (Nas

Craig Bealmear brings over 30 years of leadership experience at publicly traded energy companies. Craig is expected to fulfill a crucial role to enable Oklo's growth and lead Oklo's financial strategy.As CFO, Bealmear will oversee all corporate financial functions, spearheading initiatives to identify and access capital markets, fostering and managing key relationships with investors, and formulating and executing Oklo’s long-term financial and growth strategy.Bealmear’s international business background in corporate finance and strategy will support the commercialization of Oklo’s advanced fission power plants on a global scale.

Top Ranking Demonstrates Domini’s Commitment to Sustainable Investing

Oklo is excited to announce a landmark memorandum of understanding with @centrus_energy, including power off-take, exemplifying the early market interest in our scalable power plants, as well as fuel production and manufacturing.

TLG Acquisition One Corp. (NYSE: TLGA; TLGA.U) (“TLG”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that TLG’s registration statement on Form S-4, relating to the previously announced business combination between TLG and Electriq Power, Inc. (“Electriq”), a leading provider of residential energy storage solutions, has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).TLG will mail the definitive joint proxy statement/consent solicitatio

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (“OFN”) today announced the first contribution related to MSIM’s money market funds’ Impact Class shares. The contribution in the amount of $250,000 was made to OFN’s Finance Justice Fund, MSIM’s diversity and inclusion partner for the Impact Class shares.“We are pleased to join Morgan Stanley Investment Management in this innovative partnership for impact,” said Beth Lipson, Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer of

CCSO gives investors exposure to a select group of companies that are dedicated to solving climate change

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (“Hudson Pacific” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HPP), a unique provider of end-to-end real estate solutions for dynamic tech and media tenants in global epicenters for these synergistic, converging and secular growth industries, today announced that its operating partnership, Hudson Pacific Properties, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.950% senior notes due 2028. The notes wi

Fund III marks one of the largest multi-stage venture capital funds investing in technologies key to the next 10-year transformation of industries from healthcare, finance, consumer, mobility, logistics & energyStrong investment track record with 19 Unicorns around the worldBacked by leading multinational corporations such as Sanofi, TotalEnergies, Valeo, BNP Paribas Cardif, Groupe SEB and ADPFocused on enterprise software, AI, fintech, digital health, tech enabled consumer, new mobility, retail & digital energyInvestments concentrated on UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 13 (Climate)

Chicago based V-Square Quantitative Management LLC (V-Square), a global asset management firm with sustainability at its core, announced today that it has expanded its market-leading capabilities with the launch of its second thematic ETF the V-Shares MSCI World ESG Materiality and Carbon Transition ETF (VMAT).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609005026/en/Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Co-Founder and President (Left), Habib Mouda

PGIM Real Estate has appointed Christy Lockridge as the business’s first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, based in Chicago.

Groasis selects Footprint’s plant-based fiber for its innovative Growboxx®Arid, fire-ravaged land now ripe for new trees with up to 90% less water

Findings Reveal Consumer Frustration with Plastic Packaging and Expectation for Brands to Act

DBRS Morningstar published a commentary titled, “Women at Canada’s Large Banks: Closing the Gap,” which focuses on labour force gender equity, women in leadership, and the pay gap at Canada’s big six banks.Some of the highlights of the commentary include:Female labour force participation in the finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing sectors remains strong despite disruption by the coronavirus pandemic, which caused a disproportionate number of women to leave their jobs at the onset

Avalon Gardens is the ninth HACLA community to join Starry Connect, providing residents affordable broadband access without requiring credit checks or complex eligibility requirements to participate;Starry’s expansion to Avalon Gardens is part of its collaboration with Microsoft's Airband Initiative, to accelerate the availability of low-cost broadband access in public housing;Starry and Microsoft also announce intentions to refurbish the Avalon Gardens community computer lab.

Syniverse has published its inaugural ESG Annual Report.

Core Equity Investment with “Real Impact” as Fees and All Profits from Managing the Fund Donated to Folds of Honor Charity in Support of Military Families

V-SQUARE announces launch of V-Shares US Leadership Diversity ETF (VDNI)

Newmont Announces Proposed Offering of Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes

Vision Zero strives to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all

State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the launch of a new money market fund share class, the Opportunity Class, which will benefit philanthropic organizations whose values align with State Street’s commitment to racial equity and social justice.With the launch of the new Opportunity Class shares within State Street Global Advisors’ existing money market fund suite, the firm is answering the call from clients who are i

€500 Million Offering will support Colgate’s ambitions to drive social impact, help millions of homes, and preserve the environment

This is the second in a series of commentaries discussing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors that could affect the ratings of banks rated by DBRS Morningstar. In this second commentary, DBRS Morningstar discusses the three governance risk factors that DBRS Morningstar considers in the ratings analysis of banks. The negative impact of mismanaged governance usually feeds through banks' profits as a result of penalties, and/or payments for compensation, and/or loss of business.

 Innovative investment solution marks the first ESG securitized fund in the U.S. market, establishing TCW’s leadership in ESG

Fluence, a leading provider of energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. Fluence Energy, Inc. has applied to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “FLNC.” The number of shares to be offered and the price

Greenwich LifeSciences to Partner with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Houston

Announcing a new charity effort within Mister's Tennessee locations.

Global leaders in technology, financial services and consumer goods will pioneer growth of socially aware money market fund

Green Bond Proceeds will Support Key Environmental Initiatives, Reinforcing Walmart’s Mission to Drive Collective Climate ActionMinority- and Women-Owned Firms Served as Active Bookrunners

Faith-based, multi-asset class impact fund marks $17.6B AUM firm’s foray into the next frontier of faith-based investing

Sale of 16 million Technip Energies N.V. (“Technip Energies”) shares representing ca. 9% of Technip Energies’ issued and outstanding share capital through an accelerated bookbuild offeringUpon completion of the Placement, TechnipFMC plc (“TechnipFMC”) would retain a stake of ca. 22% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Technip Energies

OneMain Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: OMF) (“OMH”), the country’s largest installment lender serving hardworking Americans with nonprime credit, announced today that its direct, wholly-owned subsidiary OneMain Finance Corporation (“OMFC”) has closed its inaugural Social Bond issuance with an aggregate principal amount of $750 million, the net proceeds of which are committed to serving credit-disadvantaged communities around the country.This transaction supports OneMain’s continued efforts to provide res

Supplier Diversity360 Broadens Focus Beyond Ownership

Domini Impact Investments LLC, a women-led impact investment firm, has published the Domini Funds 2020 Impact Report, which highlights how investors came together to harness the power of finance to build a better world—despite the world 2020 delivered.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506006082/en/Domini Impact Investments LLC, a women-led impact investment firm, publishes its 2020 Impact Report highlighting how invest

EMQQ is today unveiling EMQQ EVOLVES, the concrete steps it is taking to create a sustainable organizational model and advance true ESG approaches.

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 500Strategy’s track record extends over four yearsManaged by Mirova, a global leader in impact investing and part of the Net Zero Asset Management initiative