Ethical investment

Katana's new release empowers investors to efficiently time their entry into ESG bonds

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Bond, Ethical banking, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Governance, ESG Quant, Articles

LONDON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Investing in ESG bonds is now a top priority for many asset managers.

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  • LONDON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Investing in ESG bonds is now a top priority for many asset managers.
  • On the other hand, asset managers need to identify the right timing to swap into ESG bonds.
  • According to our data, investors can expect similar returns by swapping a conventional bond for either ESG or another conventional one.
  • Investors continue to face an ever increasing universe of bonds and more options of ESG bonds to invest.

FactSet and Smartplus Bring ESG to Retail Investors in Japan

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Finance, Ethical investment, Money, Environmentalism, Financial data vendors, Ethical banking, Economy, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, FactSet, RepRisk, ESG Quant

This integration will help Smartplus become the first robo-advisor investment platform in Japan that allows individual investors to consider ESG factors when selecting stocks.

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  • This integration will help Smartplus become the first robo-advisor investment platform in Japan that allows individual investors to consider ESG factors when selecting stocks.
  • The integration of Truvalue Labs real-time ESG data with Wealth Wing will allow retail investors to use ESG factors to screen for and exclude companies with low ESG scores, construct ESG-conscious portfolios, and see Truvalue Labs ESG metrics for each stock within their portfolios.
  • We strongly believe in the importance of providing retail investors with the ability to access ESG investments in Japan.
  • ESG is gaining momentum in Japan, especially among our institutional asset management clients, and we are excited to work with Smartplus to expand ESG access to retail investors, said Yumi Tanaka, Regional Director, FactSet Japan.

V.E, Part of Moody’s ESG Solutions, Provides Second Party Opinion on the Kingdom of Spain’s Sovereign Green Bond Framework

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Environment, Technology, Software, Finance, Networks, ESG, Environmentalism, Finance, Climate bond, Ethical investment, Money, Articles

Moodys ESG Solutions Group announced today that V.E has provided a Second Party Opinion (SPO) on the Kingdom of Spains Sovereign Green Bond Framework.

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  • Moodys ESG Solutions Group announced today that V.E has provided a Second Party Opinion (SPO) on the Kingdom of Spains Sovereign Green Bond Framework.
  • The Framework is aligned with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021 and follows best market practices identified by V.E.
  • The bonds issued under Spains Framework will provide an advanced contribution to sustainability, the highest score on our four-point scale, said Patrick Mispagel, MD Sustainable Finance at Moodys ESG Solutions.
  • Moodys ESG Solutions Group is a business unit of Moodys Corporation serving the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights.

Q4 Helps Public Companies and Investment Firms Keep Their Teams Aligned and Informed

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Communications, Professional services, Public relations, Investor relations, Finance, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Environmentalism

Q4 Inc. announced today it is applying its unique expertise in delivering mission-critical virtual events to help public companies, buy-side and sell-side firms build transparency, trust and excitement across a widely dispersed workforce.

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  • Q4 Inc. announced today it is applying its unique expertise in delivering mission-critical virtual events to help public companies, buy-side and sell-side firms build transparency, trust and excitement across a widely dispersed workforce.
  • Simultaneously, the commitment to providing a sustainable work environment and strong corporate culture continues to intensify as companies seek to implement successful ESG policies and programs.
  • Q4 Inc. (Q4) is a leading capital markets communications platform provider that is transforming the way publicly traded companies, investors, and investment banks make decisions to efficiently discover, communicate, and engage with each other.
  • The firm is a trusted partner to over 2,400 public companies including 50% of the S&P 500.

Bilibili Publishes 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Articles, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, ESG, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Sustainable business, RepRisk

The report outlines the Companys ESG policies and related outcomes and performance in 2020, underscoring Bilibilis commitment to achieving its sustainability and ESG goals.

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  • The report outlines the Companys ESG policies and related outcomes and performance in 2020, underscoring Bilibilis commitment to achieving its sustainability and ESG goals.
  • The report details the Companys ongoing endeavors that are aligned with ESG considerations, including governance, product responsibility, industry partnerships, talent development, environmental protection and social responsibility.
  • To view the report in full, please visit the ESG section on the Bilibili Investor Relations website.
  • Click here for the Chinese version and here for the English version of the 2020 report.

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Publication of Inaugural ESG Report

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, ESG, Governance, Articles

ST HELIER, Jersey, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("Caledonia" or the "Company")(NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL) announces that it has today published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which covers the reporting period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.This report is focused on Caledonias only operating project, the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe.

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  • ST HELIER, Jersey, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("Caledonia" or the "Company")(NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL) announces that it has today published its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which covers the reporting period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.This report is focused on Caledonias only operating project, the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe.
  • The report is available on the Company's website at: www.caledoniamining.com/investors/esg-report/
    I am pleased to present this inaugural ESG Report which constitutes our first formal communication on Caledonias approach to ESG topics.
  • In the report we focus on five key pillars which define our strategy.
  • For further information please contact:

Werner Enterprises Releases Inaugural CSR Report

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Ethical investment, Corporate social responsibility, Euthenics, Industrial and organizational psychology, Werner Enterprises, ESG

OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, today announced the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) effort.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, today announced the publication of its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) effort.
  • Last year, we made the commitment to embed Sustainability into our strategy and decision-making process, formally launched our ESG program and committed to several near- and longer-term ESG goals, including publishing an inaugural CSR Report.
  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Sphera Unveils the New Software Standard for ESG Performance and Real-time Risk Management Reporting

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Finance, Money, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Economy, Ethical banking, ESG, Governance, Financial data vendors, ESG Quant, Environmental, social and corporate governance

Chicago, IL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sphera, a global leader in Environmental,Social andGovernance (ESG)performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, announcesthe evolution of itsSpheraCloudplatformvia anenhanceduser interface and newinterconnectedfeatures.

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  • Chicago, IL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sphera, a global leader in Environmental,Social andGovernance (ESG)performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, announcesthe evolution of itsSpheraCloudplatformvia anenhanceduser interface and newinterconnectedfeatures.
  • The newSpheraCloudenhancements are centered around providing customers with vital ESG and risk management information in a moreintegrated,intuitive, streamlined manner.
  • SpheraCloudis a SaaS-basedweband mobilesuite of applicationsdesigned to help businesses improve decision-making and performance with an integrated view of their ESG and risk portfolio in a single, scalable platform.
  • We are a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting serviceswith a focus on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Operational Risk Management and Product Stewardship.

Maranon Becomes Signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Maranon Capital, L.P. (Maranon) announced today that it has become a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an investor initiative in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Initiative and the United Nations Global Compact.

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  • Maranon Capital, L.P. (Maranon) announced today that it has become a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an investor initiative in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Initiative and the United Nations Global Compact.
  • As a signatory to the PRI, Maranon affirms its ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) principles in its investment practices and ownership policies.
  • Maranon Capital, L.P. is an investment firm focused on private credit investments.
  • The PRI works with its international network of signatories to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice.

V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions, provides Second Party Opinion on Colombia’s Sovereign Green Bond Framework and Inaugural Issuance

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Environment, Finance, ESG, Climate bond, Finance, Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Money, Articles

V.E, part of Moodys ESG Solutions, published today a Second Party Opinion (SPO) on Colombias Sovereign Green Bond Framework and inaugural issuance.

Key Points: 
  • V.E, part of Moodys ESG Solutions, published today a Second Party Opinion (SPO) on Colombias Sovereign Green Bond Framework and inaugural issuance.
  • In V.Es opinion, the framework and portfolio of eligible expenditures are aligned with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2021 (GBP).
  • Colombias Sovereign Sustainability Rating from V.E is 62/100, which indicates an advanced ESG performance, the highest level on V.Es four-point scale.
  • Moodys ESG Solutions Group is a business unit of Moodys Corporation serving the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights.