ESG News For Raymond James Financial, Inc.

The annual Aloha Charity Fishing Tournament: Reeling For Relief takes place ahead of the PTC conference in O’ahu

Gifts made through Kohl’s Cares National Giveback Initiative will support more than 40 nonprofits across the country

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Publishes Sixth Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

Grocer awards 25 associates with educational funds and empowers 13 summer interns

Grocer helps customers save big and students achieve more this school year

Community Brands, a leading provider of cloud-based software, services and payment solutions, announced today that TA Associates (“TA”), a global growth private equity firm, will acquire its Association & Events (“A&E”) and Nonprofit Solutions divisions to create a new strategic platform, Momentive Software. The new company will be led by Mike Henricks as interim CEO and enterprise software industry-veteran, Mike Mayoras as Executive Chairman.Founded in 2017, Community Brands has been at the ind

Partnership supports the expansion of youth programming, trauma-informed training, and the creation of a new mental health support group in the Milwaukee area over the next two years

Partnership will continue to provide well-being resources for families and encourage engagement between schools and their communities

Grocer remains committed to supporting communities and shoppers across the Southeast

This GivingTuesday, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is announcing $5 million in grants to 200 nonprofits nationwide in support of improving family health and wellness. Each nonprofit was encouraged to apply by a Kohl’s associate.“From regional food banks and youth education programming to nonprofits supporting mental health and family wellness, Kohl’s is proud to donate $5 million in grants to 200 organizations across the country this GivingTuesday,” said Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer. “Gi

Mouser Electronics Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, unveils the next installment of its award-winning Empowering Innovation Together series today, spotlighting the need for environmental sensors. Mouser examines the technology and applications behind environmental sensors and how they are used in creating indoor air quality monitoring solutions through a technical content stream of arti

Grocer continues long-standing partnerships with Feeding America® and the American Red Cross

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) and Children’s Wisconsin today announced a $3 million commitment from Kohl’s that will support the opening of three additional mental health walk-in clinic locations in Wisconsin. The donation, which comes on the first day of National Mental Health Awareness Month, builds on the organizations’ continued work to build awareness, remove barriers, and make critical mental health services more accessible to youth and families across the state.This press release features multimedia

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.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.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.

Marquez Wealth Management of Raymond James announces its upcoming annual Heart of Angels "Holidays from the Heart" event.

Kohl’s associates nominated local nonprofits nationwide that support family health and wellness

Climate change cited as leading ESG criteria for both money managers and institutional asset ownersHIGHLIGHTSBoth money managers and institutional asset owners cited climate change/carbon emissions as the top issue they addressed in ESG incorporation, with each group saying it applied to more than $3 trillion of the assets under their purview.Additionally, money managers reported applying fossil fuel divestment policies across $1.2 trillion in their assets under management, putting it in fourth place among all the ESG criteria they address. Avoidance of military/weapons related investments and tobacco-related investments ranked second and third for money managers, affecting $1.8 trillion and $1.7 trillion in assets, respectively.For institutional asset owners, the second most important ESG issue factored into investment decision-making was avoidance of companies doing business in countries of high conflict risk, affecting $3.3 trillion in assets. Board issues and sustainable natural resources/agriculture were the third and fourth most important ESG issues for institutional investors in asset-weighted terms, affecting $2.9 trillion and $2.8 trillion, respectively.From 2020 through the first half of 2022, 154 institutional investors and 70 investment managers controlling $3 trillion in AUM led or co-led shareholder resolutions on ESG issues.The leading ESG issue raised in shareholder proposals was on ensuring fair workplace practices, and particularly on ending de facto discrimination based on ethnicity and sex. Close behind in the numbers of proposals filed were concerns about corporate political activity and climate change.Community investing experienced rapid growth, with assets under management increasing 72 percent to $458 billion over the past two years and increasing more than 600 percent in the last decade.

Macy’s, Inc. champions diverse entrepreneurs and, through strategic partnerships, provides access to up to $200 million in funding and a holistic retail ecosystem

Grocer continues partnership with the American Red Cross to protect and rebuild communities

West Valley-Mission Community College District settles for $7.6 million with disabled rape victim

First Tech joined forces with credit unions and industry partners to support medical research and care for children and families in need

Grocer commits to Military Monday match to enlist further support for Folds of Honor

Players and staff will have hair shaved/colored by pediatric cancer patients to support fight against childhood cancer

New $25 million investment will help expand the national supply of affordable housing in states across the country, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.Latest round of funding doubles Humana’s total affordable housing financial commitment to $50 million and follows last year’s initial $25 million investment.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.

Women across key areas of academia and research are abandoning the industry due to a lack of advancement, opportunity and lingering pandemic-related issues.

iDonate Inc., a leading provider in digital giving solutions, announced that SaaS leader, Mary Flynn Barton, has joined as its Chief Revenue Officer.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Publishes Third Annual ESG Report

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

Humana’s Bold Goal social health initiative seeks to provide people with more Healthy Days and better lives by focusing on critical social determinants of health, including housing stability. Humana’s national housing strategy aims 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.$25 million investment will help expand the supply of affordable housing in the states of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.

“Our commitment is unwavering, especially when individuals and the organizations they rely on for healthcare and basic needs have been impacted by COVID-19.” Raymond James Chairman and CEO Paul Reilly

 Innovative Made-In-Ontario technology will help stop the spread of COVID-19 while creating skilled jobs

Marquez Private Wealth of Raymond James held their first Heart of Angels “Holidays from the Heart: Drive-by Cheer” event.

Sugarbreak’s affordable, natural products allow consumers to take a preventative approach to managing sugar consumption and blood sugar levels without relying on pharmaceuticals

Launching during National Adoption Month and created in partnership with Family Equality, Pantene’s new series tells the stories of real LGBTQ-adoptive families and the hair moments that help them build their family bond

Morgan Stanley today announced that the Firm has been honored by the 2020 Money Management Institute (MMI)/Barron’s Industry Awards, receiving honors for innovation and stellar service in three categories, including Social Justice, Digital Innovation and Wealth Manager Platform of the Year.Since its inception, the annual MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards recognizes innovation and leadership in the investment advisory solutions industry and celebrates outstanding achievement by honoring firms that hav

Expanded Commitment Uplifts Black Youth, Educators, Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits

L.A. County Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Praises History-Making Effort; Phase 1 Construction to Begin Later This Year

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), today announced several enhanced corporate governance measures and compensation practices.As previously disclosed, long-time Chairman, Raymond K.Y. Soong, retired from the Board and President and CEO, Dr. Keh-Shew Lu, was appointed as Chairman. With Dr. Lu becoming Chairman, the Board determined that the appointment of an independent lead director ("Lead Director") would be appropriate in order to follow corporate governance best practices, strengthen Board ov

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced that it has been named for the first time to DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, premiering at number 45 on the list. Moody’s was also recognized as a Top 29 Company for LGBT employees on DiversityInc’s specialty list.“We are proud that our culture of inclusivity has been recognized by DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list,” said Raymond McDaniel, President and CEO of Moody’s Corporation. “Moody’s prioritizes diversity and in

Moody’s CSR Report Highlights 2019 Milestones, COVID-19 Efforts

Report Highlights Company’s Commitment to Customers, Employees, Communities, Corporate Governance, and the Environment

The Sallie Mae Fund is Contributing a Total of $1 Million to Five Food Banks Where Sallie Mae Employees Live, Work, and Serve

The Sallie Mae Fund is Contributing a Total of $1 Million to Five Food Banks Where Sallie Mae Employees Live, Work, and Serve

The Sallie Mae Fund is Contributing a Total of $1 Million to Five Food Banks Where Sallie Mae Employees Live, Work, and Serve

Contribution From The Sallie Mae Fund Will Provide Funding to Five Food Banks Where Sallie Mae Employees Live, Work, and Serve

Michelle Marquez at Marquez Private Wealth of Raymond James continues to bring joy and hope to many underprivilege children and their families.

People Asked to Hold Hands; Hootie & the Blowfish Donate “Hold My Hand” as Challenge Theme Song

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced today that it would invest $100 million in projects that support community development through four Opportunity Zone fund partners. The first two partners were announced at a 9:00 AM press conference at the national headquarters of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The National Equity Fund, an affiliate of LISC, and Raymond James will be the first two partners to identify and structure investments meeting the Bank’s criteria. The rema

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has been named to the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the first time. The GEI tracks the financial performance of public companies committed to supporting gender equality. Firms included in the 2020 GEI have provided a comprehensive look at their investment in workplace gender equality and the communities in which they operate.“Moody’s invests in workplace gender equality to ensure that our company reflects the diverse commun

Grant Will Support Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Military ServicemembersSallie Mae Employees Honor Veterans at Company Headquarters with Performance by Student from Cab Calloway School of the Arts