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Q4 Launches Suite of ESG Communications Products

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Q4 Inc. (Q4), a leading capital markets communications platform, announced the first phase of new products that standardize how public companies can deliver information regarding their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

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  • Q4 Inc. (Q4), a leading capital markets communications platform, announced the first phase of new products that standardize how public companies can deliver information regarding their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.
  • The Q4 ESG website offerings include both a singular page, as well as a four-page template.
  • In addition to ESG websites, Q4 has combined its market-leading technology and premium virtual event expertise to support public companies in delivering compelling virtual investor events focused on ESG.
  • Looking ahead, Q4 plans to launch additional innovative ESG solutions to this suite of products over the coming quarters, with the goal of further enriching this communications channel between public companies and the capital markets.

Fisher Investments Receives Belgian "Towards Sustainability" Labels

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Fisher Investments Receives Belgian "Towards Sustainability" Labels.

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  • Fisher Investments Receives Belgian "Towards Sustainability" Labels.
  • "Responsible investing is a priority for many Fisher Investments clients and we continue to expand our sustainable investment strategy portfolio to meet client interest," said Fisher Investments' Senior Executive Vice President of Institutional, Justin Arbuckle.
  • Fisher Investments is proud to collaborate with institutional clients, consultants and other partners as we continue developing our ESG capabilities and offerings."
  • The 'Towards Sustainability' recognition follows other acknowledgements of Fisher Investments' commitment to ESG investment strategies.

Fisher Investments Receives Belgian "Towards Sustainability" Labels

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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CAMAS, Wash., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisher Investments' Institutional US All Cap ESG and Emerging Markets Responsible Equity ex-Fossil Fuels strategies received the "Towards Sustainability" label from Febelfin, the Belgian financial sector federation. The 'Towards Sustainability' label aims to help investors find socially responsible and sustainable investment options by recognising financial products that meet strict environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidelines.

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  • The Belgian financial sector federation, Febelfin, recognised two Fisher institutional strategies for sustainability and social responsibility
    CAMAS, Wash., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fisher Investments' Institutional US All Cap ESG and Emerging Markets Responsible Equity ex-Fossil Fuels strategies received the "Towards Sustainability" label from Febelfin, the Belgian financial sector federation.
  • "Responsible investing is a priority for an increasing number of Fisher Investments clients and we continue to expand our sustainable investment offerings to meet client interest," said Justin Arbuckle, Fisher Investments' Senior Executive Vice President of Institutional.
  • Fisher Investments is proud to collaborate with institutional clients, consultants and other partners as we continue to develop our ESG capabilities and offerings."
  • The 'Towards Sustainability' recognition follows other acknowledgements of Fisher Investments' commitment to ESG investment strategies.

SouthState Issues 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SouthState Bank today announced the release of its initial Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report , highlighting the company's commitment to its communities, our colleagues, corporate stewardship and the environment.

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  • WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SouthState Bank today announced the release of its initial Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report , highlighting the company's commitment to its communities, our colleagues, corporate stewardship and the environment.
  • "Being a good steward is the bedrock on which we build our corporate culture and communicate our core values," said LeDon Jones, director of Corporate Stewardship.
  • Even as our geographic footprint grows, we're committed to doing everything we can to help our customers and the local economy thrive.
  • Highlights of the 2021 CSR report include:
    In 2020, SouthState awarded 1,054 organizations grants and contributions, totaling $3.6 million.

FiscalNote announces acquisition of ESG software company Equilibrium

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote , a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, announces its acquisition of Equilibrium , a Singapore-headquartered company that has developed an industry-leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management automation software that enables enterprises to improve their ESG performance, carbon accounting and reporting with actionable insights through data and AI.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote , a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, announces its acquisition of Equilibrium , a Singapore-headquartered company that has developed an industry-leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management automation software that enables enterprises to improve their ESG performance, carbon accounting and reporting with actionable insights through data and AI.
  • "Our capacity to ingest data and produce deep, analytical content pairs extremely well with the workflow software developed by Equilibrium, effectively bringing together the tools ESG professionals require."
  • FiscalNote already provides ESG services and content through Oxford Analytica, a FiscalNote company, that publishes a monthly ESG report and delivers ESG advisory services.
  • Equilibrium is a next generation ESG and climate data management software platform, helping companies understand how to improve their ESG performance, understand risk and automate their reporting.

SJI Releases 2020 Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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SJI Releases 2020 Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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  • SJI Releases 2020 Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance Report
    FOLSOM, NJ, August 3, 2021 Today, SJI (NYSE: SJI) released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG), highlighting the companys 2020 efforts and achievements in environmental sustainability, social impact and corporate governance.
  • The new report expands on earlier versions of the report highlighting the growing program and commitment to ESG initiatives.
  • To view the 2020 SJI ESG report, visit: sjindustries.com/esg .
  • SJI (NYSE: SJI), an energy services holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to its customers through three primary subsidiaries.

Apollo Releases 12th Annual ESG Report

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO ) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo or the Firm) today announced the launch of its 12th ESG Report, The Apollo ESG Effect.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO ) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo or the Firm) today announced the launch of its 12th ESG Report, The Apollo ESG Effect.
  • The report details Apollos holistic approach to ESG integration in order to drive investment performance and positive impact across the Firm, its companies, and communities.
  • Building on the Firms 12-year track record of ESG reporting and engagement across its funds portfolio companies, this years report reflects the Firms commitment to ESG across its business.
  • Apollo developed a proprietary ESG rating system for its credit platform, further incorporating ESG into its lending and investment processes.

ShoppingGives Names Molly Trerotola Head of Social Impact

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ShoppingGives, an eCommerce platform that creates purposeful and profitable relationships between brands and nonprofits is pleased to announce the appointment of Molly Trerotola as the Head of Social Impact.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ShoppingGives, an eCommerce platform that creates purposeful and profitable relationships between brands and nonprofits is pleased to announce the appointment of Molly Trerotola as the Head of Social Impact.
  • "I am truly looking forward to being a part of the ShoppingGives team, helping create purposeful relationships between nonprofits, brands and their customers through everyday social impact.
  • Her experience spans corporate social responsibility (CSR), social impact tech, and digital fundraising, in the US and abroad.
  • Prior to ShoppingGives Molly was the VP of Social Impact at Good Deeds, where she spearheaded partnerships and marketing strategies with top nonprofits to raise funding through an innovative social impact and e-commerce platform, and the Director of Engagement at Give Lively, a philanthropist-funded nonprofit fundraising platform.

New Corporate Leadership Council Will Advance Social Impact

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced a new corporate leadership council to elevate social impact issues.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced a new corporate leadership council to elevate social impact issues.
  • The group, including top executives and practitioners from more than 25 global organizations, will work closely with CHC to advance corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social and governance (ESG), and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues, as well as support emerging leaders.
  • "Working collaboratively, we have an opportunity to accelerate social impact issues while providing a network for practitioners and supporting the next generation of leaders," said Michael Bzdak, council chair and global director of employee engagement and global community impact at Johnson & Johnson.
  • "We have an essential role to play addressing social impact, health equity and other issues in this country and around the world," said Dezarie Mayers, Director of Global Health & Social Impact at Pfizer Inc. "I'm proud to serve as vice chair for this esteemed group and look forward to what we'll accomplish together."

Theia Analytics Group, Inc. (TAG™) Brings Quantitative Toolsets to the "G" of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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G, the key pillar of the ESG framework, lacks the data to complete the ESG narrative.

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  • G, the key pillar of the ESG framework, lacks the data to complete the ESG narrative.
  • With the rise of ESG and coming ESG regulations by SEC, material opportunities exist for marketplace expansion of governance-focused SaaS products," said Mr.
  • Chief Strategy Officer, Sanford Diday, said, "G, the key pillar of the ESG framework, lacks the data to complete the ESG narrative.
  • Our first product, Regulatory Risk Audit (RRA), provides quantitative insights about regulatory and market changes and reifies problem identification and understanding for the 'G' of ESG."