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New Report Links Workplace Diversity to Financial Outperformance

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The report Workplace Diversity and Financial Performance shows that diversity data is a material factor and warrants pressure on companies from investors, legislators, and other stakeholders to increase their disclosure of quantitative diversity and inclusion data.

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  • The report Workplace Diversity and Financial Performance shows that diversity data is a material factor and warrants pressure on companies from investors, legislators, and other stakeholders to increase their disclosure of quantitative diversity and inclusion data.
  • The report, which utilized EEO-1 data provided by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) research firm DiversIQ, also found a positive association between diverse representation in management and stronger financial performance.
  • Positive financial performance is associated with smaller gaps between overall diversity and the diversity of the management team.
  • We can now see the metrics linking diversity in management to financial performance and the impact of broker bias.

D2K Traffic Partners With Calvert Street Capital Partners to Accelerate Its Growth

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- D2K Traffic Safety, Inc. ("D2K", or "the Company"), a leading provider of traffic safety services to the Chicagoland area and surrounding states, announces its partnership with Calvert Street Capital Partners ("Calvert Street").

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- D2K Traffic Safety, Inc. ("D2K", or "the Company"), a leading provider of traffic safety services to the Chicagoland area and surrounding states, announces its partnership with Calvert Street Capital Partners ("Calvert Street").
  • Calvert's investment enables D2K to expand their market reach and bring unparalleled traffic control services to their customers.
  • D2K Traffic Safety is an industrial service business specializing in traffic safety services including traffic control, pavement marking, signing and flagging.
  • Since our inception in 1995, Calvert Street has partnered with talented managers to drive profitable growth and organizational transformation.

TriLinc Global Sustainable Income Fund secures funding of $25 million from BlueOrchard Impact Investment Managers

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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TriLinc Global Sustainable Income Fund (TGSIF) announced today a new funding of $25 million from Luxembourg-based BlueOrchard Impact Investment Managers (BlueOrchard) to provide financing to middle market companies operating in Emerging Markets around the world.

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  • TriLinc Global Sustainable Income Fund (TGSIF) announced today a new funding of $25 million from Luxembourg-based BlueOrchard Impact Investment Managers (BlueOrchard) to provide financing to middle market companies operating in Emerging Markets around the world.
  • Normunds Mizis, Chief Credit Officer of BlueOrchard said, We believe by supporting the TriLinc Global Sustainable Income Fund, we can increase impact investing for a sustainable world.
  • TriLinc Global is an impact investing fund sponsor with a mission to link market-rate returns, positive impact, and scalable solutions.
  • TriLinc Advisors, LLC (TLA) and TriLinc Global Advisors, LLC (TLGA) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of TLG and are SEC registered investment advisors.

Calvert Launches the Calvert Institute for Responsible Investing

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (Eaton Vance), announced today the launch of the Calvert Institute for Responsible Investing (Calvert Institute), an affiliated research institute dedicated to driving positive change by advancing understanding and promoting best practices in responsible investing.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (Eaton Vance), announced today the launch of the Calvert Institute for Responsible Investing (Calvert Institute), an affiliated research institute dedicated to driving positive change by advancing understanding and promoting best practices in responsible investing.
  • Responsible investing incorporates ESG factors in investment decision-making and seeks to improve investment and societal outcomes through active ownership.
  • "By creating the Calvert Institute, we broaden the scope of our mission and programs in support of responsible investors and society as a whole."
  • "We are thrilled to have this opportunity to contribute to the further development of responsible investing," said Anne Matusewicz, a director of the Calvert Institute.

Calvert launches ESG Leaders Strategies

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Monday, June 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (Eaton Vance), announced today the launch of Calvert ESG Leaders Strategies, a new series of equity separate account strategies for institutional and individual investors.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (Eaton Vance), announced today the launch of Calvert ESG Leaders Strategies, a new series of equity separate account strategies for institutional and individual investors.
  • The Calvert ESG Leaders Strategies are co-managed by Jade Huang and Chris Madden, vice presidents and portfolio managers at Calvert.
  • The Calvert ESG Leaders Strategies seek to invest in companies that are leaders or emerging leaders in ESG factors that Calvert believes are material to long-term performance.
  • Calvert ESG Leaders Strategies employ a dynamic investment approach that leverages quantitative and qualitative analysis and a risk-managed portfolio construction process, while seeking to effect positive change.

FINCA Impact Finance Secures $15 million Revolving Loan Facility from Calvert Impact Capital

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Monday, April 27, 2020
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FINCA Impact Finance (FIF), a network of 20 microfinance institutions and banks, announced today that it has secured a $15 million loan facility with a five-year tenor from Calvert Impact Capital.

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  • FINCA Impact Finance (FIF), a network of 20 microfinance institutions and banks, announced today that it has secured a $15 million loan facility with a five-year tenor from Calvert Impact Capital.
  • A portion of the funds can be used for working capital or long-term investments, such as advancing its network-wide digital transformation.
  • Calvert Impact Capital has supported the FIF network, through direct lending to FINCA affiliates or indirectly through their partnerships with other microfinance investment vehicles, for many years and we look forward to many more.
  • Calvert Impact Capital has been a longtime investor in the microfinance sector and were proud to continue supporting financial inclusion by offering an innovative product to FIF, said Songbae Lee, a Director of Investments at Calvert Impact Capital.

Calvert Announces Hiring of Senior ESG Research Analysts

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Monday, October 8, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Oct.8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (Eaton Vance), announced today that Daniel Dorman, Hellen Mbugua, John Patrick Miller and Daniel Rourke have joined the firm as senior ESG research analysts, based in Washington, D.C., reporting to Jessica A. Milano, director of ESG research.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct.8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (Eaton Vance), announced today that Daniel Dorman, Hellen Mbugua, John Patrick Miller and Daniel Rourke have joined the firm as senior ESG research analysts, based in Washington, D.C., reporting to Jessica A. Milano, director of ESG research.
  • "Strong and continued business growth has enabled us to expand our research team and broaden the scope of our ESG research capabilities," said Ms. Milano.
  • "Our new senior ESG research analysts' collective experience enhances our ability to identify the insightful indicators of performance, while seeking to drive positive change through Responsible Investing.
  • Mr. Dorman joins Calvert from the U.S. Treasury Department, where he held multiple roles at the Offices of Financial Institutions and Financial Stability, including senior advisor, senior policy advisor and senior investment manager.

Jessica A. Milano Joins Calvert as Director of ESG Research

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Monday, April 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (Eaton Vance), announced today that Jessica A. Milano has joined the firm as Director of ESG Research, a newly created role based in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (Eaton Vance), announced today that Jessica A. Milano has joined the firm as Director of ESG Research, a newly created role based in Washington, D.C.
    Ms. Milano joins Calvert at a time when the company is further expanding its Responsible Investing research capabilities to support the growth in interest from institutional and retail investors in the U.S. and abroad.
  • She leads a diverse and growing team of ESG research analysts conducting deep, proprietary research focused on material ESG issues.
  • "Jessica's skills and experience will enable us to further develop the depth of our ESG research and scope of coverage," said John Streur, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvert.
  • Ms. Milano joins Calvert from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where she was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Small Business, Community Development and Housing Policy from 2014 to 2017.