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Allvue Systems Selected by Ver Capital to Provide Front-to-Back Software Solutions

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Allvue Systems (Allvue), a leading alternative investment technology solutions provider, today announced that Ver Capital (Ver) has selected the firm as its software provider across all strategies.

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  • Allvue Systems (Allvue), a leading alternative investment technology solutions provider, today announced that Ver Capital (Ver) has selected the firm as its software provider across all strategies.
  • Allvue is providing Ver with a powerful suite of solutions including portfolio management, trade order management, research management, compliance, and investment accounting servicing to support its credit strategies.
  • Allvue Systems is a leading provider of investment management solutions for fund managers, investors, and administrators in the alternative investments industry.
  • Ver Capital signed the Principle for Responsible Investment PRI incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions.

Conning is Pleased to Announce its Newest Focus Series - ESG: Social Considerations for Insurers

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Insurance companies that do not stay out in front of the issues will quickly find themselves at a disadvantage.

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  • Insurance companies that do not stay out in front of the issues will quickly find themselves at a disadvantage.
  • The Conning Focus Series, "ESG: Social Considerations for Insurers" examines how insurers are measuring and disclosing their progress in addressing social concerns.
  • The study also reports on social scores for the industry and presents some case studies of companies and how they are addressing social concerns.
  • This report is Conning's second in a series of four reports which will be released this year covering ESG topics.

Gruppo Hera SpA Assigned ESG Evaluation Of 81; Preparedness Strong

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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LONDON, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Global Ratings said today that it has assigned Gruppo Hera SpA an ESG Evaluation of 81.

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  • LONDON, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Global Ratings said today that it has assigned Gruppo Hera SpA an ESG Evaluation of 81.
  • The company's ESG Evaluation is the result of an ESG profile of 71 combined with strong preparedness.
  • S&P Global Ratings' ESG evaluation is a cross-sector, relative analysis of an entity's capacity to continue to operate successfully.
  • Since the first ESG evaluation, published in June 2019, we have finalized ESG Evaluations across 21 sectors globally.

Darling Ingredients Inc. Assigned ESG Evaluation Score Of 70; Preparedness Strong

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Darling's ESG Evaluation of 70 reflects the company's strong preparedness, excellent awareness of long-term disruptions, and overall effective management of environmental and social risks. We believe the company's innovative culture--as demonstrated by it being a first mover into emerging technologies, including the North American renewable diesel market--help to support its long-term resilience.

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  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Ratings said today that it has assigned Darling Ingredients Inc. (Darling) an ESG Evaluation score of 70.
  • This score is the result of an ESG profile of 65 combined with strong (+5) preparedness.
  • Darling's ESG Evaluation of 70 reflects the company's strong preparedness, excellent awareness of long-term disruptions, and overall effective management of environmental and social risks.
  • A high ESG evaluation score indicates an entity is relatively less prone to experiencing material ESG-related events, and is relatively better positioned to capitalize on ESG-related growth opportunities than entities with lower ESG evaluation scores.

GUESS Releases FY2020-2021 Sustainability Report with Best Practice for ESG; Achieves Milestone Reasonable Assurance Examination by a “Big 4” Accounting Firm

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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The publication of VISION GUESS is a milestone achievement for the company, marking its successful completion of a reasonable assurance engagement with Big 4 Accounting Firm KPMG to examine the metrics and disclosures in its sustainability report.

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  • The publication of VISION GUESS is a milestone achievement for the company, marking its successful completion of a reasonable assurance engagement with Big 4 Accounting Firm KPMG to examine the metrics and disclosures in its sustainability report.
  • The sustainability report shares the companys significant progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics since its first sustainability plan was announced in 2016, and outlines its vision for sustainability going forward.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005251/en/
    GUESS Releases FY2020-2021 Sustainability Report with Best Practice for ESG; Achieves Milestone Reasonable Assurance Examination by a Big 4 Accounting Firm (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The report covers the three pillars of the GUESS sustainability plan; operating with integrity, empowering people and protecting the environment.
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SLC Management enhances ESG leadership, appointing Anna Murray to Managing Director and Global Head of ESG

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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and TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - SLC Management, the $245B fixed income and alternatives asset manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Murray to the newly created role of Managing Director, Global Head of ESG, reporting into SLC Management President, Steve Peacher, effective immediately.

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  • and TORONTO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - SLC Management, the $245B fixed income and alternatives asset manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Murray to the newly created role of Managing Director, Global Head of ESG, reporting into SLC Management President, Steve Peacher, effective immediately.
  • In her new role, Anna will spearhead ESG strategies for SLC Management that deliver on the firm's client mandates by building resilience, environmental and social performance, and risk mitigation into the firm's investment management activities.
  • Anna will also be responsible for aligning the firm's ESG reporting and sustainability efforts with SLC Management's parent company, Sun Life.
  • "Bringing Anna aboard the SLC Management team in this new role adds her global perspective and proven track record of excellence in ESG performance to our broad investment platform," said Steve Peacher, President, SLC Management.

RepRisk Partners With B3 S.A. to Provide ESG Risk Data for B3 Corporate Sustainability Index

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, has partnered with B3, the leading exchange in South America, to update the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE B3).

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  • RepRisk, a leading ESG data science firm combining machine learning and human intelligence to identify ESG risks, has partnered with B3, the leading exchange in South America, to update the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE B3).
  • RepRisk ESG risk data on 1,000 Brazilian companies is now integrated into the selection and scoring algorithm of ISE B3, and will be used in portfolio screening and monitoring processes by B3.
  • The enhanced ISE B3 index algorithm leverages ESG risk criteria for deploying more impactful passive investment strategies and drives sustainable capital allocation in the South American market.
  • RepRisk is excited to announce its partnership with B3, said Alexandra Mihailescu Cichon, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at RepRisk.

Willow Biosciences Announces Expansion of its Commercial Operations Team and Development Portfolio, an Update on its Intellectual Property Position, and Formation of ESG Committee

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Early research indicates that CBN may be effective as a sleep aid or sedative, in addition to other potential health benefits.

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  • Early research indicates that CBN may be effective as a sleep aid or sedative, in addition to other potential health benefits.
  • As Willow's team and operations grow, Willow continues to invest in its industry-leading sustainability management capabilities.
  • The ESG committee is comprised of cross-functional representatives and meets quarterly to ensure consistent progress.
  • ESG priorities for Willow in 2021 and 2022 include ESG strategy development, data management on identified safety, environmental, and social KPIs, target-setting, and internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Recro Appoints Erica Raether as Vice President of People, Culture and ESG

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Recro has long held a deep commitment to our people and culture, as well as the companys impact in the areas of ESG.

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  • Recro has long held a deep commitment to our people and culture, as well as the companys impact in the areas of ESG.
  • Erica combines a unique blend of foundational human resources skills focused on talent acquisition and employee relations with an innovative approach to culture building and corporate citizenship.
  • We are excited to welcome Erica to the Recro team and look forward to the important work she will undertake and oversee to further strengthen the companys leadership in the areas of people, culture and ESG.
  • To date, Recro has already made significant strides in these categories, as evidenced by its robust environmental sustainability program.

Schneider Electric Launches Global Communications Service Amidst Increasing Investor, Stakeholder Pressure for Transparency in ESG Performance and Climate Risk

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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"Taking meaningful action on environment, social, and governance (ESG) issues has become 'table stakes' for corporations today, who are acting in response to increasing pressure from investors, talent, and customers," said Steve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Schneider Electric.

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  • "Taking meaningful action on environment, social, and governance (ESG) issues has become 'table stakes' for corporations today, who are acting in response to increasing pressure from investors, talent, and customers," said Steve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Schneider Electric.
  • Research conducted by Schneider Electric and GreenBiz media group indicates that, while companies are taking action on energy and sustainability at an increasing rate, communication plays a vital role in success.
  • Earlier this year, the U.S. Security & Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of a climate and ESG-focused task force.
  • The task force is charged with ferreting out so-called "greenwashing" to ensure consistent and valid disclosure and communications on climate risks.