Ethical investment

Shanghai Electric's Upgraded HSI ESG Rating Highlights Its Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts in 2020

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Sunday, February 7, 2021
Environmentalism, Finance, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Money, Governance, Financial markets, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Hang Seng Index, MSCI, Hang Seng Indexes Company, Hang Seng Freefloat Index Series

Shanghai Electric has performed well in developing its ESG strategy, which refers to environmental, social and corporate governance factors that measure a company's sustainability and societal impact on investment.

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  • Shanghai Electric has performed well in developing its ESG strategy, which refers to environmental, social and corporate governance factors that measure a company's sustainability and societal impact on investment.
  • The rating came as Hang Seng Indexes recently included Shanghai Electric in some of its sustainability-related indexes Hang Seng (China A) Corporate Sustainability Index, Hang Seng (Mainland and HK) Corporate Sustainability Index and Hang Seng (China A) Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.
  • The rating upgrade underscores further recognition of Shanghai Electric's achievement to promote sustainability and corporate responsibility in recent years, after receiving an upgrade of its MSCI ESG Rating in 2020.
  • As part of the Company's corporate responsibility practices, Shanghai Electric has actively participated in poverty alleviation work in rural areas in China.

Palladium Equity Partners Signs United Nations Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical banking, Ethical investment, Principles for Responsible Investment, Socially responsible investing, Private equity, PRI

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a middle market private equity firm with nearly $3 billion in assets under management, today announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a middle market private equity firm with nearly $3 billion in assets under management, today announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
  • Since our founding almost 25 years ago, Palladium has been committed to responsible investing.
  • Fiona Reynolds, CEO of PRI said, "We are very pleased to welcome Palladium Equity Partners onboard as a signatory to the PRI.
  • The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is a UN-supported international network of investors working together to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice.

Moody’s ESG Solutions Group Opens Singapore Office

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Environment, Finance, Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Finance, Service companies, Money, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Moody's Corporation, ESG, RepRisk

Moodys ESG Solutions Group announced today that it has opened a new office in Singapore through its affiliate, V.E.

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  • Moodys ESG Solutions Group announced today that it has opened a new office in Singapore through its affiliate, V.E.
  • As more and more market participants in Asia Pacific look to align their financing activities with sustainability objectives, Moodys ESG Solutions Group is committed to providing customers with the ESG tools and insights they need to manage risks and better address their social and environmental impacts, said Andrea Blackman, Moodys Global Head of ESG Solutions.
  • Find out more on Moodys ESG & Climate Risk hub: moodys.com/esg
    Moodys ESG Solutions Group is a business unit of Moodys Corporation serving the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights..
  • The group leverages Moodys data and expertise across ESG, climate risk, and sustainable finance, and aligns with Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics (MA) to deliver a comprehensive, integrated suite of ESG and climate risk solutions including ESG scores, analytics, Sustainability Ratings and Sustainable Finance Reviewer/certifier services.

ESG Investing Announces Award Winners

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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For details of the judging panel, visit https://www.esginvesting.co.uk/2021judging-panel/

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Blackbaud Forms Steering Committee to Advance ESG Practices

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Building on its mission of helping good take over, Blackbaud has:

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  • Building on its mission of helping good take over, Blackbaud has:
    Formalized executive sponsorshipof its ESG program withCEOMikeGianoni, including future oversight from the board of directors
    Launched an employee-led ESG steering committee consisting of cross-functional company leaders representing:
    "Our company exists to provide purpose-built solutions that help the social good industry build a better world," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud.
  • The challenges of the past year have proven that social good and corporate responsibility are more important than ever.
  • Blackbaud is committed to governing its business ethically, being a caring employer, contributing to causes and communities through corporate philanthropy and pursuing sustainability.
  • In April, Blackbaud will release its third annual Social Responsibility Report, which will provide more details on the company's ESG efforts and disclosures.

Varicent Establishes Corporate Social Responsibility Program

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Human resources, Finance, Other Education, Professional services, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, University, Other Technology, Software, Education, Networks, Internet, Articles, Ethics, Corporate social responsibility, Ethical investment, Trademark

Today, Varicent , the leading provider of next generation Sales Performance Management (SPM) software, is pleased to announce Varicent Our Cause , a program dedicated to support an array of corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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  • Today, Varicent , the leading provider of next generation Sales Performance Management (SPM) software, is pleased to announce Varicent Our Cause , a program dedicated to support an array of corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • This program represents part of the larger commitment Varicent is making to apply science and technology to address some of the worlds most pressing challenges.
  • Varicent Our Cause is initially launching with two initiatives designed to create meaningful change.
  • Varicent, Varicent Software, Symon.AI, and FunnelCake are trademarks or registered trademarks of Varicent in the USA, Canada, and other countries.

Allied Announces Green Financing Framework

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Finance, Money, Ethical investment, Articles, Governance, Market data, Sustainalytics, Climate bond, Green lending

TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN)(Allied) today announced its Green Financing Framework (the Framework) in support of its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN)(Allied) today announced its Green Financing Framework (the Framework) in support of its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability.
  • Under the Framework, Allied, or any of its subsidiaries may issue green bonds, green loans or other financial instruments to finance or re-finance eligible green projects, as defined in the Framework.
  • Sustainalytics issued a second party opinion confirming that the Framework aligns with the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles 2018 and the Loan Market Association Green Loan Principles 2020.
  • To enable investors and other stakeholders to follow the development of Allieds green financing program and to gain insight into how the net proceeds of any green financing are allocated, Allied will provide annual updates on its website and/or in its Annual Report or ESG Report until the net proceeds of a green financing are fully allocated to eligible green projects.

alva Reveals US Banking Leaders in New ESG Intelligence Index

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Articles, Policy

alva's U.S. Banking ESG Report assigns ESG scores to banks based on publicly available content including print, online, broadcast and social media, as well as regulator, investor, government, NGO data.

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  • alva's U.S. Banking ESG Report assigns ESG scores to banks based on publicly available content including print, online, broadcast and social media, as well as regulator, investor, government, NGO data.
  • It reveals that the ESG performance of different banks varied hugely in Q4 2020, with Fifth Third Bank leading the index with a score of +58.
  • The launch of alva's US Banking ESG Report follows the launch of alva's ESG Intelligence solution last October, providing unparalleled insights for companies grappling with the new post-COVID dynamics of Stakeholder Capitalism.
  • "Our intelligence reveals that business ethics breaches continue to have a long-lasting negative material impact which overshadows the banking sector's ESG profile.

New Environmental, Social and Governance Report Highlights Exelon’s Efforts to Create a Cleaner, Brighter Energy Future

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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Exelon today announced the release of its Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG) for investors as part of the companys ongoing commitment to transparency on its corporate social responsibility strategy and performance.

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  • Exelon today announced the release of its Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG) for investors as part of the companys ongoing commitment to transparency on its corporate social responsibility strategy and performance.
  • This investor report complements the Exelon Corporate Sustainability Report , issued annually since 2002.
  • We have always been committed to doing what is right for our employees, customers and communities, and this report helps us track our progress and hold ourselves accountable.
  • The report outlines Exelons record as the nations largest producer of carbon-free energy and its strong advocacy for state and federal energy policies that eliminate emissions from the energy sector.

Citi Launches ESG World Indices in Response to Ongoing Demand for ESG Benchmarks

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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The Citi ESG World Indices are Citis first proprietary indices to offer a benchmark for best-in-class ESG performers from across global markets.

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  • The Citi ESG World Indices are Citis first proprietary indices to offer a benchmark for best-in-class ESG performers from across global markets.
  • The indices use ESG ratings provided by Arabesque, a leading ESG data and analytics company.
  • Unlike other ESG index approaches - which typically embed negative screening methodologies to reduce exposure to ESG risks such as those arising from controversial activities - the Citi ESG World Indices adopts negative screening and also incorporate a differentiated, best-in-class approach, identifying the best performers in terms of ESG metrics.
  • The Citi ESG World Index family represents exposure to a theme which is at the forefront of many investors minds.