Methodology

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to NJ 2023-GSP

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, KBRA, Engineering, Garden State Plaza, KLTV, NREC, Tenant, CMBS, Methodology, SF, Goldman Sachs, NCF, Telescopic sight

KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to three classes of NJ 2023-GSP, a CMBS single-borrower securitization.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to three classes of NJ 2023-GSP, a CMBS single-borrower securitization.
  • The fixed rate loan has a five-year term and requires monthly interest-only payments based on an estimated coupon of 6.75%.
  • To assign ratings to the transaction’s interest only securities, KBRA relied on its Methodology for Rating Interest-Only Certificates in CMBS Transactions .
  • The results of our analysis yielded a KBRA net cash flow (KNCF) for the property of approximately $92.8 million, which is 11.4% below the issuer’s NCF, and a KBRA value of approximately $1.2 billion ($1,009 per sf).

dynaCERT Receives Assessment Report from Earthood in Compliance with the Verra Carbon Credit Process

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Software, Hardware, Mining, Minerals, Data Management, Public Transport, Technology, Natural Resources, Trucking, Maritime, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Carbon, AMS, Carbon credit, FRA, Assessment, VCS, IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, Report, VVB, TSX, Methodology, DYA, Sales, Risk management, Verra

Ltd., (“Earthood”) the final Assessment Report on Methodology for Improved Efficiency of Fleet Vehicles and Combustion Engines (the “Assessment Report’).

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., (“Earthood”) the final Assessment Report on Methodology for Improved Efficiency of Fleet Vehicles and Combustion Engines (the “Assessment Report’).
  • This Assessment Report had been requested by Verra in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the applicable program rules of Verra.
  • The Assessment Report has now been concurrently sent to Verra and dynaCERT by Earthood within the agreed upon schedules.
  • Jim Payne, CEO of dynaCERT, stated, “On behalf of dynaCERT, I thank Earthood for delivering their Assessment Report on time, as previously agreed by Verra and ourselves.

REV Group Recognized as 2024 Military Friendly® Employer

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Automotive Manufacturing, Fleet Management, Manufacturing, Veterans, Defense, Vehicle Technology, Aftermarket, Transport, Automotive, Public Policy, Government, Other Manufacturing, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Military, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Public Transport, Recreational Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, REVG, NYSE, Multimedia, Culture, Veteran, REV Group, Military personnel, Ambulance, Methodology, Management

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles, has been named a 2024 Bronze Military Friendly Employer and Military Friendly Spouse Employer by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned military marketing company.

Key Points: 
  • REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles, has been named a 2024 Bronze Military Friendly Employer and Military Friendly Spouse Employer by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned military marketing company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231122681469/en/
    REV Group has been recognized as a 2024 Bronze Military Friendly Employer.
  • “REV Group has a long history of supporting the military in each community our vehicles are made, so it’s an honor to be recognized,” said Mark Skonieczny, president and CEO, REV Group.
  • REV Group will be showcased in the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I.

Regions Bank Named Military Friendly® Employer for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Personal Finance, Defense, Human Resources, Military, Other Defense, Banking, Professional Services, Veterans, Department of Defence, Bank, Workforce, Multimedia, MSEP, Inclusion, Equity, Regions Financial Corporation, Veteran, Spouse, Military personnel, Methodology, Management

Regions Bank on Friday announced it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly® , an organization that measures the commitment of companies to create professional opportunities that leverage military experience.

Key Points: 
  • Regions Bank on Friday announced it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly® , an organization that measures the commitment of companies to create professional opportunities that leverage military experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231110441081/en/
    Regions Bank is announcing it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly®, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to create professional opportunities that leverage military experience.
  • The Military Friendly® Silver Designation is awarded to companies who meet the requirements and score within 20% of the 10th ranking Employer in their category.
  • Regions Bank will be showcased in the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I.

JK Moving Services Named Military Friendly® Employer for Emphasis on Hiring and Training Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Defense, Military, Other Transport, Consumer, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Veterans, Transport, Other Consumer, JK, Workforce, Transition Assistance Program, American City Business Journals, Employee assistance program, Private sector, Work, CDL, Veteran, Military personnel, Methodology, Support, Active Guard Reserve, Nursing, Management

JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designation for its commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military.

Key Points: 
  • JK Moving Services , a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designation for its commitment to hiring and supporting members of the military.
  • Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
  • The JK Moving SkillBridge Program gives active-duty military members who will soon transition into civilian life a chance to gain valuable work experience through specific industry training and development.
  • JK Moving Services will be showcased in the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I.

Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center is now fully operational and ready to support capacity building implementation of Article 6

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Ministry, World Bank, NDC, Carbon, Research, Kyoto Protocol, Climate change, United, Natural Resources, COP28, International, Annual report, Conference of the Parties, IGES, Climate, Letter, Report, Board support package, Conference, Nationally determined contribution, UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, COP27, Methodology, Outline, Renewable energy

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is proud to announce the start of operations for the “Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center”.

Key Points: 
  • The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is proud to announce the start of operations for the “Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center”.
  • The A6IP Center tailors every Support Package to align with the unique needs, priorities and readiness status of each partner country.
  • The A6IP Center provides a comprehensive Support Package and the flexibility to choose individual support options, ensuring a customised and effective approach to support.
  • Support Package optional components are as follows:
    Development of Article 6 Strategy: Paris Agreement and Article 6; Enhancing ambition through Article 6; and participation requirement for Article 6.

Windstream Recognized for Its Focus on Hiring Military Veterans

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Professional Services, Defense, Technology, Telecommunications, Human Resources, Internet, Veterans, Platinum, Labor Department Act, Vet, Veteran, Spouse, Ministry of Labour, Methodology, Management, Ridesharing, Windstream Holdings

Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, has again been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Military Friendly® program, and the Military Times’ Best for Vets program for its initiatives to recruit, employ and retain military veterans.

Key Points: 
  • Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, has again been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Military Friendly® program, and the Military Times’ Best for Vets program for its initiatives to recruit, employ and retain military veterans.
  • “Windstream takes pride in our commitment to hire and retain military veterans, and we are honored that our efforts have been recognized once again,” said Mary Michaels, chief human resources officer at Windstream.
  • Windstream ranked second on the 2024 Military Friendly® Employer List by VIQTORY and was ranked sixth on the Military Spouse Friendly Employer list.
  • Windstream will be showcased along with other 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the winter issue of G.I.

Five Pakistani commercial banks score low on policy commitments to climate change, human rights, gender equality, tax and labour rights, among others

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Disclosure, Management science, Habib Bank Limited, Human rights, NBP, Climate change, Policy, University of Lahore, Meezan Bank, HBL, MCB Bank, National Bank of Pakistan, FFP, Nature, Corruption, Allied Bank, National bank, Fair Finance Watch, Benchmarking, Methodology, LUMS, Real estate, Renewable energy, Toque Profundo, Mizan, MCB

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Policy rankings of five commercial banks in Pakistan show disclosure gaps and low policy commitments on climate change, human rights, gender equality, and labour rights., while none disclose policies on nature and tax when lending money to companies.

Key Points: 
  • ISLAMABAD, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Policy rankings of five commercial banks in Pakistan show disclosure gaps and low policy commitments on climate change, human rights, gender equality, and labour rights., while none disclose policies on nature and tax when lending money to companies.
  • Fair Finance Pakistan (FFP) has launched its first ever policy rankings of five leading commercial banks in Pakistan with the support of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Profundo.
  • All five banks scored less than 1 out of 10 in human rights and labour rights policy ratings.
  • None of the banks disclosed human rights policies related to their investment or financing, neither have they formulated public labor rights expectations for their clients and investee companies.

Five Pakistani commercial banks score low on policy commitments to climate change, human rights, gender equality, tax and labour rights, among others

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Disclosure, Management science, Habib Bank Limited, Human rights, NBP, Climate change, Policy, University of Lahore, Meezan Bank, HBL, MCB Bank, National Bank of Pakistan, FFP, Nature, Corruption, Allied Bank, National bank, Fair Finance Watch, Benchmarking, Methodology, LUMS, Real estate, Renewable energy, Toque Profundo, Mizan, MCB

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Policy rankings of five commercial banks in Pakistan show disclosure gaps and low policy commitments on climate change, human rights, gender equality, and labour rights., while none disclose policies on nature and tax when lending money to companies.

Key Points: 
  • ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Policy rankings of five commercial banks in Pakistan show disclosure gaps and low policy commitments on climate change, human rights, gender equality, and labour rights., while none disclose policies on nature and tax when lending money to companies.
  • Fair Finance Pakistan (FFP) has launched its first ever policy rankings of five leading commercial banks in Pakistan with the support of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Profundo.
  • All five banks scored less than 1 out of 10 in human rights and labour rights policy ratings.
  • None of the banks disclosed human rights policies related to their investment or financing, neither have they formulated public labor rights expectations for their clients and investee companies.

Globant Named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Engineering Services 2023 Vendor Assessment

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Organization, NYSE, SAN, Creativity, ROI, GeneXus, Research, Map, Studio, SDLC, IDC, Methodology, Globant

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Engineering Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51330523, November 2023).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Engineering Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51330523, November 2023).
  • "This recognition as a Leader in software engineering services reflects our ability to help our clients go beyond digital transformation to truly reinvent their core businesses and broader industries," said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant.
  • This helps Globant foster collaboration, fuel creativity, evolve throughout the software engineering life cycle, and deliver transformative results to its clients.
  • Previously, Globant was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49647023, May 2023), a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Salesforce Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47073921, November 2021), and a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Customer Experience Improvement Services 2020 Vendor Assessment (doc #US45658220, September 2020).