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Business as usual: bank climate commitments, lending, and engagement

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Green Plains Completes Revolving Credit Facility with Sustainability-Linked Targets

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måndag, mars 28, 2022

The credit facility was entered into by three wholly owned subsidiaries of Green Plains Inc., and replaces the prior independent working capital credit facilities held at Green Plains Grain Company LLC and Green Plains Trade Group LLC.

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The credit facility was entered into by three wholly owned subsidiaries of Green Plains Inc., and replaces the prior independent working capital credit facilities held at Green Plains Grain Company LLC and Green Plains Trade Group LLC.
The new credit facility is the first financing Green Plains has issued with sustainability-linked targets.
This financing demonstrates Green Plains dedication and commitment to its sustainability targets as well as to efficiently managing its working capital.
Green Plains also has ambitious targets focused on the health and safety of its employees along with improving workforce equity and diversity.

BCE announces Sustainable Financing Framework

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torsdag, april 29, 2021

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"Our Sustainable Financing Framework is a concrete step to ensure the highest ESG standards are reflected in all our sustainable financing initiatives as part of a holistic approach across our business.

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"Our Sustainable Financing Framework is a concrete step to ensure the highest ESG standards are reflected in all our sustainable financing initiatives as part of a holistic approach across our business.
"\nUnder the framework, BCE will provide ongoing reporting and transparency to investors and other stakeholders, including annual updates on allocation and impact metrics until the net proceeds of a sustainable financing are fully allocated to eligible green and/or social projects.\nThe BCE Sustainable Financing Framework has been reviewed by Sustainalytics, a global leader in providing ESG research and analysis.
Sustainalytics issued a second party opinion confirming that BCE\'s Sustainable Financing Framework aligns with the International Capital Markets Association\'s Green and Social Bond Principles and Sustainability Bond Guidelines, along with the Loan Market Association\'s and the Loan Syndications and Trading Associations\' Green Loan Principles.\nThe Sustainable Financing Framework links to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, designed to support positive environmental and social impacts in our communities and across the country.
BMO Capital Markets and Bank of America acted as structuring agents for the Sustainable Financing Framework.\nA copy of BCE\'s Sustainable Financing Framework, the second party opinion from Sustainalytics and further information on our sustainability strategy can be found at BCE.ca .\nBCE is Canada\'s largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business communications services alongside the country\'s premier content creation and media assets from Bell Media.

Grünenthal is Recognized for its Strong Management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risks

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onsdag, april 7, 2021

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In addition, Sustainalytics acknowledged that Grnenthal has a strong management of its ESG risks.

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In addition, Sustainalytics acknowledged that Grnenthal has a strong management of its ESG risks.
As a science-based company, Grnenthal strives to make a net-positive impact on the society," said Gabriel Baertschi, CEO Grnenthal.
Grnenthal was evaluated by Sustainalytics based on its ESG Risk Ratings framework, which focuses on exposure and management of a company's material ESG issues.
'Management' measures a company's preparedness and track record in managing its exposure to material ESG issues through its policies, programmes, trainings and management systems.

Grünenthal is Recognized for its Strong Management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risks

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onsdag, april 7, 2021

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In addition, Sustainalytics acknowledged that Grnenthal has a strong management of its ESG risks.

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In addition, Sustainalytics acknowledged that Grnenthal has a strong management of its ESG risks.
As a science-based company, Grnenthal strives to make a net-positive impact on the society," said Gabriel Baertschi, CEO Grnenthal.
Grnenthal was evaluated by Sustainalytics based on its ESG Risk Ratings framework, which focuses on exposure and management of a company's material ESG issues.
'Management' measures a company's preparedness and track record in managing its exposure to material ESG issues through its policies, programmes, trainings and management systems.

First solicited ESG rating for Intrum

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onsdag, mars 31, 2021

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STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrum has been assigned its first solicited ESG risk rating by Sustainalytics.

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STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrum has been assigned its first solicited ESG risk rating by Sustainalytics.
Intrum's score has improved from medium to low risk and Intrum now has the best ESG rating in its sub industry.
Intrum's Sustainalytics ' (a Morningstar company) ESG risk rating has improved from 24.5 (medium risk) in 2019 to 12.8 (low risk) in 2021, on a scale from 0 to 100 where 0 is the lowest possible risk.
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"The revised ESG rating score is important to us and reflects that we operate under high ethical standards.

Atlantica Rated #1 in ESG Risk in its Sector by Sustainalytics

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torsdag, mars 25, 2021

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March 25, 2021 Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ: AY) (Atlantica or the Company), the sustainable infrastructure company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, was rated by Sustainalytics on its ESG Risk Rating assessment as having the lowest ESG risk within both the renewable power production and the broader utilities industry.

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March 25, 2021 Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ: AY) (Atlantica or the Company), the sustainable infrastructure company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, was rated by Sustainalytics on its ESG Risk Rating assessment as having the lowest ESG risk within both the renewable power production and the broader utilities industry.
Based on its score, Atlantica sits in the top 1% of companies in Sustainalytics' global ratings universe.
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings measure a companys exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks.
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings provide a quantitative measure of unmanaged ESG risk.

BAT launches ESG Week to amplify sustainability progress

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måndag, mars 1, 2021

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LONDON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT has launched a dedicated week aimed at highlighting its goals and achievements around its enhanced Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions.

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LONDON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT has launched a dedicated week aimed at highlighting its goals and achievements around its enhanced Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions.
Across its digital channels, the company will devote the entire week to sharing its sustainability story with the outside world.
This new BAT ESG Week gives us the chance to share our continued progress with the outside world, given our purpose-led ambition to reduce the health impact of our business."
ESG Week will be followed by the launch on 9th March of BAT's Annual ESG Report, which will provide details on all the company's sustainability initiatives and progress.

DGAP-News: TeamViewer AG: TeamViewer places EUR 300m ESG-linked Schuldschein loan

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torsdag, februari 18, 2021

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First ESG-linked Schuldschein loan in the software sector underlines TeamViewer's commitment to sustainability.

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First ESG-linked Schuldschein loan in the software sector underlines TeamViewer's commitment to sustainability.
Margin gains from improving ESG score to be devoted to sustainability initiatives
Goppingen, 18 February 2021: TeamViewer has successfully placed a EUR 300m Schuldschein loan with interest margins linked to the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
Due to significant oversubscription and high interest from German and international banks and institutional investors, the transaction was upsized from EUR 150m to EUR 300m.
TeamViewer AG (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the MDAX.

Allied Announces Green Financing Framework

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onsdag, februari 3, 2021

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TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN)(Allied) today announced its Green Financing Framework (the Framework) in support of its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability.

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TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN)(Allied) today announced its Green Financing Framework (the Framework) in support of its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability.
Under the Framework, Allied, or any of its subsidiaries may issue green bonds, green loans or other financial instruments to finance or re-finance eligible green projects, as defined in the Framework.
Sustainalytics issued a second party opinion confirming that the Framework aligns with the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles 2018 and the Loan Market Association Green Loan Principles 2020.
To enable investors and other stakeholders to follow the development of Allieds green financing program and to gain insight into how the net proceeds of any green financing are allocated, Allied will provide annual updates on its website and/or in its Annual Report or ESG Report until the net proceeds of a green financing are fully allocated to eligible green projects.