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Index Industry Association Survey Finds Better Corporate Data Needed for Asset Managers to Offer Better ESG Investment Products

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Professional services, Other Natural Resources, Other Professional Services, Environment, Natural Resources, Finance, Banking, Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Economy, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, ESG, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Financial data vendors, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

This is among the key findings of a recent survey of 300 U.S. and European asset managers sponsored by the Index Industry Association (IIA) in the report Measurable Impact: Asset Managers on the Challenges and Opportunities of ESG Investment.

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  • This is among the key findings of a recent survey of 300 U.S. and European asset managers sponsored by the Index Industry Association (IIA) in the report Measurable Impact: Asset Managers on the Challenges and Opportunities of ESG Investment.
  • Better corporate data leads to better benchmarks, which allows asset managers to offer better investment products, said Rick Redding, CEO of IIA.
  • The survey highlights that, while there is growing global demand for ESG investment products, a lack of corporate data reporting standardization and the complex array of ESG reporting organizations leaves ESG investors wanting more clarity about the available investment products.
  • The survey, which was sponsored by the IIA, identified a series of challenges to creating better ESG products for investors.

CSX Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, ESG, CSX Corporation, Ethical banking, Finance, Money, Governance, Economy, Environmental, social and corporate governance

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today released its 2020 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, highlighting the companys sustainability performance in the areas of safety, people and communities, environment, and governance.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today released its 2020 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, highlighting the companys sustainability performance in the areas of safety, people and communities, environment, and governance.
  • We are proud to present CSXs 2020 ESG report showcasing the companys progress over the past year.
  • The report also highlights CSXs activities that increased social justice awareness, education and communication, and advanced the companys commitment to professional development and workforce diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • More information can be found in our 2020 ESG report.

Liquidity In Credit Markets Is Getting Greener, Report Says

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Finance, Money, Financial markets, Repurchase agreement, Economy, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Ethical investment, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance

Given the surging interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, a report published today by S&P Global explores liquidity and pricing within sustainable debt markets.

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  • Given the surging interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, a report published today by S&P Global explores liquidity and pricing within sustainable debt markets.
  • "Improved standardization within sustainable debt markets could bolster liquidity further," says Drury Byrne.
  • "However, issuers that cannot satisfy investors' ESG thresholds may in time face higher financing costs and lower liquidity."
  • We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain independent information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.

EQS-News: Bellevue Asset Management AG: Sustainable strategies for investing in healthcare capture the spirit of the times - and generate competitive returns

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Economy, Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, Asset management, Management accounting, Valuation, Principles for Responsible Investment, Socially responsible investing

Three years ago, Bellevue Asset Management became the first asset manager to launch a sustainable healthcare strategy.

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  • Three years ago, Bellevue Asset Management became the first asset manager to launch a sustainable healthcare strategy.
  • Bellevue, the Swiss boutique asset manager, added a highly focused sustainable investment vehicle to its range of investment solutions when it launched the BB Adamant Sustainable Healthcare Fund in late June of 2018.
  • In 2019, Bellevue Asset Management became a member of the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) initiative and integrated systematic ESG analyses into its own investment processes.
  • The BB Adamant Sustainable Healthcare Fund focuses primarily on high-growth, attractively valued and profitable healthcare companies from the mid cap segment.

Melody Investment Advisors, a Leading Communications Infrastructure Investor, Becomes United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment Signatory

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Economy, Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, Principles for Responsible Investment, Socially responsible investing, Investment

NEW YORK, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Melody Investment Advisors LP,analternativeassetmanagerfocusedonmission-criticalcommunicationsinfrastructure,announced today that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("PRI").

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  • NEW YORK, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Melody Investment Advisors LP,analternativeassetmanagerfocusedonmission-criticalcommunicationsinfrastructure,announced today that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("PRI").
  • As investors and operators of vital infrastructure telecommunications assets, Melody Investment Advisors has always considered ESG factors crucial to its process," said Omar Jaffrey, Founder and Managing Partner of Melody Investment Advisors.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Melody Investment Advisors on board as a PRI signatory," commented Fiona Reynolds, CEO at the PRI.
  • The six principles for responsible investment were developed with the backing of the United Nations.

Urban Edge Properties Announces Release of 2020 ESG Report

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Human resources, Other Retail, REIT, Professional services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Retail, Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, ESG, Governance, ESG Quant, Environmental, social and corporate governance

Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) announced today that it has issued its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report outlining the companys ESG strategies, policies, and environmental performance metrics.

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  • Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) announced today that it has issued its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report outlining the companys ESG strategies, policies, and environmental performance metrics.
  • The ESG Report also highlights the approach and progress made on a number of key initiatives addressed during the past year.
  • The full report can be found in the investors section of our website: 2020 ESG Report .
  • Urban Edge owns 77 properties totaling 16.2 million square feet of gross leasable area.

Welltower Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Welltower, ESG, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Finance, Economy, Governance

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) today released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) today released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report.
  • The report summarizes Welltower's continued strong performance in 2020 across a range of ESG initiatives including diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and corporate governance.
  • "Despite the inordinate disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe in 2020, Welltower remained steadfast in its prioritization of exemplary corporate citizenship," said Shankh Mitra, Welltower's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Best ESG practices are part of the very fabric of Welltower.

CenterSquare Investment Management Publishes Inaugural ESG Report

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical investment, Financial markets, Investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Private equity real estate, Private equity, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Responsible Research

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CenterSquare Investment Management (CenterSquare), a leading global real assets manager, today announced the publication of its inaugural Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CenterSquare Investment Management (CenterSquare), a leading global real assets manager, today announced the publication of its inaugural Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • The report shares the firm's 2020 ESG activities and initiatives including engagement with companies, proxy voting statistics and its proprietary, data-driven approach to ESG scoring and decision-making.
  • The publication also includes case studies highlighting how ESG factors have been successfully integrated into the firm's investment processes across both their public and private real estate strategies.
  • Founded in 1987, CenterSquare Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned real asset manager focused on listed real estate, private equity real estate and private real estate debt.

ADAMA Releases First Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
ESG, Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE 000553), a leading global crop protection company, released its first annual ESG report today, in conjunction with its 2020 sustainability report .

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE 000553), a leading global crop protection company, released its first annual ESG report today, in conjunction with its 2020 sustainability report .
  • The ESG report marks a new level of transparency for the company, which is constantly aiming for new standards in accountability and commitment.
  • We are proud of our achievements from this past year and look forward to continue raising our standards in our ESG journey."
  • "ADAMA acknowledges the impact of climate change and endorses circular economy", said Eran Segal, Head of Environment and Sustainability Sector.

DigitalBridge Publishes 2020 ESG Report

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Construction & Property, REIT, Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Sustainable business, Ethical banking, ESG, Financial data vendors, RepRisk, Environmental, social and corporate governance

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (DigitalBridge or the Company) today announced that it has published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Accelerating Our Impact.

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  • DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (DigitalBridge or the Company) today announced that it has published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Accelerating Our Impact.
  • The report also highlights the Companys 2020 achievements and commitments for 2021 and beyond.
  • Our ESG report details how we are supporting our portfolio companies with the right tools, resources and expertise to move bolder and faster on a range of ESG issues.
  • DigitalBridges 2020 ESG report aligns with the globally recognized Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Standards for the Real Estate and Telecommunication Services sectors.