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2023 Sustainability Report Shows How Berry Global is Delivering on its Impact 2025 Strategy

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Global packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) released its 2023 Sustainability Report , providing a clear picture of the company’s progress towards its ambitious environmental sustainability, social impact, and corporate governance commitments.

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  • Global packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) released its 2023 Sustainability Report , providing a clear picture of the company’s progress towards its ambitious environmental sustainability, social impact, and corporate governance commitments.
  • “Through a deep commitment to innovation, customer service, and a people-first culture, our company’s long-term vision is to be the leading source for sustainable packaging,” said Kevin Kwilinski, CEO of Berry Global.
  • In 2023, Berry increased the use of renewable electricity across its business by an impressive 65%, including converting all of its operations in Mexico to wind and solar power.
  • Learn more by downloading Berry’s 2023 Sustainability Report and view snapshots of the company’s sustainability strategy, data, and progress on its corporate website .

The Wall Street Journal Launches Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Council

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street Journal has expanded its suite of leadership networks with the launch of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Council .

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street Journal has expanded its suite of leadership networks with the launch of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Council .
  • This exclusive, invitation-only international community will convene and connect the world’s most influential compliance leaders to discuss the issues shaping the increasingly complex risk landscape.
  • Representing a range of businesses and industries, founding members of the WSJ CCO Council include:
    Amanda Archibald, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Equinor ASA
    Cindy Moehring, Founder, Executive Chair, Business Integrity Leadership Initiative, University of Arkansas, board member, former US Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Walmart
    Dr. Manuel Liatowitsch, Group General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Ringier AG
    Liz Atlee, SVP, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, CBRE
    Matt Miner, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Walmart Inc.
    Nancy Grygiel, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Compliance and Business Ethics and Chief Compliance Officer, Amgen, Inc.
    Members will have access to trusted content, networking experiences, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and a robust calendar of global events, including the inaugural CCO Council Summit taking place on May 2, 2024, in London.
  • It joins the Journal’s successful existing C-Suite executive memberships: the CEO Council, CFO Network, CIO Network and CMO Network.

NeoGenomics Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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This inaugural report details the performance and management of NeoGenomics’ commitment to its core values of quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation.

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  • This inaugural report details the performance and management of NeoGenomics’ commitment to its core values of quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and innovation.
  • “Releasing our first ESG report marks an important milestone in NeoGenomics’ growth and evolution,” said Chris Smith, CEO at NeoGenomics.
  • In 2023, NeoGenomics recycled 310 tons of waste from its labs in Fort Myers, FL, and Aliso Viejo, CA.
  • NeoGenomics’ 2023 Employee Engagement Survey showed net improvements in Employee Happiness and Employee Engagement and decreased voluntary employee turnover to 13%.

Gramercy Funds Management LLC Names Emerging Markets Expert Hamad Almudhaf as Managing Director, Head of International Capital Markets

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Gramercy Funds Management LLC (“Gramercy”), a $6 billion, global emerging markets investment manager, today announced that Hamad Almudhaf has joined the firm in a newly created role, Head of International Capital Markets.

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  • Gramercy Funds Management LLC (“Gramercy”), a $6 billion, global emerging markets investment manager, today announced that Hamad Almudhaf has joined the firm in a newly created role, Head of International Capital Markets.
  • He will also have a principal responsibility for the continued development of Gramercy’s international, commercial and capital formation strategy.
  • “We are thrilled to have Hamad join the Gramercy team in this critically important new role,” said Robert Koenigsberger, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Gramercy.
  • “Over the last 25 years, Gramercy has successfully established the firm as a prominent global emerging markets investment management company.

Innovative Program to Ease Attainment of CPA Education Requirement Gets Off to Quick Start

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pilot program to help accounting graduates earn the required academic credits for CPA licensure is off to a quick start and has earned positive reviews in limited feedback so far from students and the accounting firms that employ them.

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  • "No single initiative will solve the profession's talent shortage," said Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA's CEO of public accounting.
  • "But the ELE program demonstrates the kind of creativity, collaboration and follow-through we need to remove barriers to a successful and rewarding career in accounting.
  • Accounting graduates are recruited into the program by accounting firms (businesses and government entities can also sponsor candidates), which agree to employ them.
  • ELE combines asynchronous online study with early work experience, so accounting graduates can work toward their CPA license while earning a paycheck.

E Ink Achieves Top 5% Position in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, Recognized as an Early Adopter by the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Additionally, E Ink has been honored as an Early Adopter by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), further solidifying its dedication to environmental stewardship.

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  • Additionally, E Ink has been honored as an Early Adopter by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), further solidifying its dedication to environmental stewardship.
  • Johnson Lee, CEO of E Ink, stated, "We are honored to be recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024.
  • The Sustainability Yearbook evaluates over 9,400 large corporations across 62 global industries, selecting only 759 leading companies based on their sustainability performance.
  • In addition to its TNFD Early Adopter status, E Ink actively supports ecosystem restoration and environmental sustainability through various initiatives.

Open Education Pioneer Taps Educational Video Platform to Boost Student Engagement; Increase Access to High-Quality Learning Materials

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boclips, the world's largest curated educational video distribution platform, today announced a new initiative designed to boost student engagement in college and high school courses using OpenStax high quality resources. Thanks to a new partnership with the social annotation platform Perusall, educators nationwide can now access Boclips' rich library of videos and podcasts aligned to OpenStax resources across a wide range of academic subjects.

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  • Using Perusall's platform, educators can annotate text, create assignments, ask students questions, and monitor engagement with material and videos to facilitate a more engaging learning experience.
  • "Today, it's more important than ever to find creative ways to expand access to video content that is relevant, accessible, and curated to suit a given curriculum.
  • Perusall shares our vision of expanding access to high-quality learning materials, and we look forward to collaborating with them in support of educators and learners nationwide."
  • He continues, "This partnership underscores our commitment to serving the needs and preferences of the students and instructors we serve."

Saputo Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Ended December 31, 2023

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.185 per share payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 5, 2024.

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  • The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.185 per share payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 5, 2024.
  • Saputo announces that it suspends its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”), effective February 8, 2024.
  • In the third quarter of fiscal 2024, we continued our efforts across our seven Pillars to progress on our three-year goals.
  • The speakers will be Lino A. Saputo, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, and Maxime Therrien, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.

Fosun's S&P Global CSA ESG score jumped significantly, its MSCI ESG rating stood at AA for three consecutive years

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Fosun International received an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years and was the only conglomerate in Greater China with such rating.

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  • Fosun International received an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years and was the only conglomerate in Greater China with such rating.
  • HONG KONG, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or "Fosun", HKEX stock code: 00656) has recently received an update on its S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score and MSCI ESG rating.
  • In addition, Fosun International received an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years and was the only conglomerate in Greater China with such rating.
  • Fosun International received an MSCI ESG rating of AA for three consecutive years and was selected as a constituent of the MSCI CHINA ESG LEADERS 10-40 Index again, demonstrating the capital market's affirmation of Fosun's ESG management performance and long-term investment value.

Lincoln Financial Group Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Eighth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that the company has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the eighth consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that the company has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the eighth consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
  • This index recognizes companies demonstrating leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and signifies Lincoln Financial’s continued commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
  • “We are so proud to be recognized by the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the eighth consecutive year,” said Amber Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lincoln Financial Group.
  • Initially launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) comprises the most widely recognized global sustainability indices.