Ethical banking

SouthState Invests $500,000 in Optus Bank to Help Close Racial Wealth Divide

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Monday, July 19, 2021

"Fulfilling our commitment to closing the opportunity gaps in our communities requires strategic investments from mission-aligned partners like SouthState.

Key Points: 
  • "Fulfilling our commitment to closing the opportunity gaps in our communities requires strategic investments from mission-aligned partners like SouthState.
  • "Deploying this capital into underserved communities, minority owned homes and businesses to create generational wealth is Optus Bank's mission and mandate."
  • There are more than 5,000 banks in the U.S., but Optus is one of only 35 that is both an MDI and CDFI bank.
  • Optus Bank is a federally designated Minority Depository Institution, a U.S. Treasury Certified Community Development Financial Institution and an FDIC insured depository.

One Man Just Sent The $30 Trillion ESG Revolution Into Overdrive

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Throughout 2020, we saw asset managers, private companies, and local governments band together to create a trend of "sustainable investing".

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  • Throughout 2020, we saw asset managers, private companies, and local governments band together to create a trend of "sustainable investing".
  • BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, plans to have$1.2 trillion in ESG assetswithin the next 10 years.
  • But the policies we may see during the coming months may supercharge the ESG boom to race ahead like never before.
  • Instead, it looks like ESG is becoming a lifestyle shift that could touch nearly all areas of our economy.

One Man Just Sent The $30 Trillion ESG Revolution Into Overdrive

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 19, 2021

Throughout 2020, we saw asset managers, private companies, and local governments band together to create a trend of "sustainable investing".

Key Points: 
  • Throughout 2020, we saw asset managers, private companies, and local governments band together to create a trend of "sustainable investing".
  • BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, plans to have$1.2 trillion in ESG assetswithin the next 10 years.
  • But the policies we may see during the coming months may supercharge the ESG boom to race ahead like never before.
  • Instead, it looks like ESG is becoming a lifestyle shift that could touch nearly all areas of our economy.

J.B. Hunt Publishes Sustainability Report Disclosing ESG Progress in 2020

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Friday, July 16, 2021

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, has published a report for its subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. detailing the companys progress in 2020 toward environmental, social, and corporate governance performance.

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  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, has published a report for its subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. detailing the companys progress in 2020 toward environmental, social, and corporate governance performance.
  • The 2020 Sustainability Report, a first of its kind for the company, highlights many ESG achievements for the year, including:
    Avoiding an estimated 3.5 million metric tons of CO2e emissions by converting over-the-road loads to intermodal.
  • Helping company drivers avoid an estimated 4.3 million empty miles with J.B. Hunt 360, a multimodal digital freight marketplace.
  • With the expansion of our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures in this 2020 Sustainability Report, we are taking the next step on our sustainability journey, added John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt, in the report.

Oportun to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Thursday, August 5, 2021

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oportun Financial Corporation (Oportun or the Company) (Nasdaq: OPRT) will release financial results for the second quarter 2021 on Thursday, August 5, 2021, after market close.

Key Points: 
  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oportun Financial Corporation (Oportun or the Company) (Nasdaq: OPRT) will release financial results for the second quarter 2021 on Thursday, August 5, 2021, after market close.
  • Oportun will host a conference call and earnings webcast to discuss results at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT on that day.
  • Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a financial services company that leverages its digital platform to provide responsible consumer credit to hardworking people.
  • In recognition of its responsibly designed products which help consumers build their credit history, Oportun has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2009.

FactSet Signs on to UN Global Compact and Principles for Responsible Investment

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

NORWALK, Conn., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, today announced that it has become a signatory to the UN Global Compact and the internationally recognized Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, today announced that it has become a signatory to the UN Global Compact and the internationally recognized Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
  • The UN Global Compact is the worlds largest corporate sustainability initiative and calls for support from companies aligned to its ten principles on human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
  • By participating, FactSet is committed to implementing those principles and making them part of its strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations.
  • The United Nations-supported PRI consists of an international global network of asset managers, owners, and service providers working together to put responsible investment into practice.

Insights on the Investor ESG Software Global Market to 2028 - by Component, Enterprise Size and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The "Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component and Enterprise Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component and Enterprise Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growth of the investor ESG software market is attributed to the increasing government initiatives to promote ESG investment.
  • The global investor ESG software market is segmented on the basis of component, enterprise size, and geography.
  • Based on enterprise size, the investor ESG software market is bifurcated into large enterprises and small and medium enterprise.

Coupa ESG Report Highlights How It Empowers Organizations to Maximize ESG Impact with Business Spend Management

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

In the report, the company communicates its approach to advancing ESG within Coupa, as well as how it is empowering its global community of customers to deliver ESG impact through Business Spend Management.

Key Points: 
  • In the report, the company communicates its approach to advancing ESG within Coupa, as well as how it is empowering its global community of customers to deliver ESG impact through Business Spend Management.
  • Through Coupa's Sustainable Business Spend Management offering, the BSM community is able to take immediate action to incorporate ESG considerations across their business and spend activities.
  • Coupa's ESG Report highlights progress on a variety of key impact areas, including:
    Coupa's platform empowers organizations around the world to increase the impact of their spend across their business and the broader community.
  • New innovations made within its Sustainable BSM offering help organizations maximize business and ESG impact through their spend.

Global Investor ESG Software Market (2020 to 2028) - COVID-19 Impact and Analysis

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

DUBLIN, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component and Enterprise Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component and Enterprise Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growth of the investor ESG software market is attributed to the increasing government initiatives to promote ESG investment.
  • The global investor ESG software market is segmented on the basis of component, enterprise size, and geography.
  • A few key players operating in the global investor ESG software market and profiled in the market study are Accuvio; Dynamo Software, Inc.; Enablon; EnHelix Inc; Fincite GmbH; FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Goby; Greenstone+ Ltd; Refinitiv; and WeSustain GmbH.

Rubicon Recognized as a “Best for the World” B Corp for Environmental Excellence for Third Year in a Row

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

We are thrilled to once again be recognized by B Lab as a Best for the World B Corp for our environmental performance, said David Rachelson, Chief Sustainability Officer at Rubicon.

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  • We are thrilled to once again be recognized by B Lab as a Best for the World B Corp for our environmental performance, said David Rachelson, Chief Sustainability Officer at Rubicon.
  • Rubicons comprehensive service offering comprises three market-leading software products, all of which underpin the companys outstanding environmental performance.
  • The 2021 Best for the World lists are determined based on the verified B Impact Assessments of Certified B Corporations.
  • Rubicons inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, Toward a Future Without Waste, can be found at Rubicon.com/esg-report/ .