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Ellevest Launches New Index and Research That Finds Women's Financial Health Is at a 5-Year Low

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellevest, the wealthtech company built by women for women, is marking the second annual Financial Wellness Day by unveiling new insights into women's financial health. The data released comes from the first-of-its-kind Ellevest Women's Financial Health Index ("EWFHI") and the second annual Ellevest Financial Wellness Survey.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellevest, the wealthtech company built by women for women, is marking the second annual Financial Wellness Day by unveiling new insights into women's financial health.
The data released comes from the first-of-its-kind Ellevest Women's Financial Health Index ("EWFHI") and the second annual Ellevest Financial Wellness Survey .
"Our goal is to comprehensively capture the state of women's financial health, through both survey insights and quantifiable data from our new Ellevest Women's Financial Health Index," said Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest.
In fact, the EWFHI shows that women's financial health is currently the worst it's been in the last five years," said Ellevest Head Data Scientist Dr. Kate Sullivan, who constructed the proprietary index.

Clearyst° Becomes Signatory to United Nations-Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearyst° Inc., a sustainability technology and ESG platform company, announced today it's now a signatory and partner to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("UN PRI" or "PRI"). The UN PRI is the leading global network of investment managers, asset owners and service providers committed to investing responsibly by incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment practices and business operations. With this partnership, Clearyst° joins more than 5,000 signatories representing $121 trillion assets under management (AUM), including many of the largest capital allocators in the world.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearyst Inc. , a sustainability technology and ESG platform company, announced today it's nowa signatory and partner to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("UN PRI" or "PRI").
The Clearyst platform helps investment firms implement ESG best practices that assist their operating companies in creating greater value for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and investors.
Clearyst incorporates the UN-supported PRI principles in its investment decisions and business practices and it guides its operating companies to do the same as they assist businesses with their sustainability priorities.
"We are delighted to welcome Clearyst as a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment and commend the firm's commitment to incorporating responsible investment practices into their investment strategies," said PRI CEO David Atkin.

HIKE Capital rides green wave to seize future

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

As part of the huge wave of carbon neutrality and the historical opportunity of industrial restructuring, we have chosen to be All in."

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As part of the huge wave of carbon neutrality and the historical opportunity of industrial restructuring, we have chosen to be All in."
HIKE had held a firm faith in EV long before it became a popular option in markets.
At the crossroads of electrification and intelligentization, HIKE is exploring various opportunities in transport, from electric scooters to electric airplanes.
HIKE currently manages both USD and RMB Venture Capital Funds focusing on investments across consumption upgrades and technological innovations.

Survey asks Americans, 'What seems risky to you?'

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Most Americans, especially those with more income and education, are more concerned about mental health than challenges over the economy, the political environment or COVID-19. A surprising percentage of employees are ready to quit their jobs and start a business, and budget cutting due to the economy is reducing financial support for charity, friends and family only half as much as household spending. These are some of the findings of the recently released 2022 Aflac Risk Survey of 1,644 American adults. A leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., the $22 billion supplemental insurance company annually surveys Americans on matters of topical importance.

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These are some of the findings of the recently released 2022 Aflac Risk Survey of 1,644 American adults.
A leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., the $22 billion supplemental insurance company annually surveys Americans on matters of topical importance.
Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are somewhat or very likely to quit their jobs and start a business, including more than half of self-reported "absolute risk-takers."
The 2022 Aflac Risk Survey was conducted online July 8-9, 2022, among 1,644 American adults age 18 and older.

HIKE Capital rides green wave to seize future

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

As part of the huge wave of carbon neutrality and the historical opportunity of industrial restructuring, we have chosen to be All in."

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As part of the huge wave of carbon neutrality and the historical opportunity of industrial restructuring, we have chosen to be All in."
HIKE had held a firm faith in EV long before it became a popular option in markets.
At the crossroads of electrification and intelligentization, HIKE is exploring various opportunities in transport, from electric scooters to electric airplanes.
HIKE currently manages both USD and RMB Venture Capital Funds focusing on investments across consumption upgrades and technological innovations.

responsAbility Investments and Avenue Capital Group Invest in Founder-Led Agrovision as It Continues Its Rapid Global Expansion

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Our innovative investment partnership structure reflects our joint commitment for sustainability and governance, said Rik Vyverman, Head of Sustainable Food Private Equity at responsAbility.

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Our innovative investment partnership structure reflects our joint commitment for sustainability and governance, said Rik Vyverman, Head of Sustainable Food Private Equity at responsAbility.
An investment in Agrovision is a natural fit for our strategy, said Sean Coleman, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom served as counsel to responsAbility Investments and Avenue Capital Group.
For additional information on Avenue Capital Group, which is a global investment firm with assets estimated to be approximately $12.1 billion as of July 31, 2022, please visit www.avenuecapital.com .

Award-winning robotic duck flocks to the Big Easy, delivering joy during national awareness month for childhood cancer and sickle cell

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.1 and proud supporter of families dealing with childhood cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell, delivered 50 of their award winning My Special Aflac Ducks for children with cancer and sickle cell disease at Children's Hospital New Orleans. The duck delivery event occurred during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual effort Aflac participates in to raise awareness and funding for these two important causes.

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The duck delivery event occurred during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual effort Aflac participates in to raise awareness and funding for these two important causes.
The award-winning, social robot uses medical play, lifelike movement and mimics emotions to engage and help comfort kids during their cancer or sickle cell disease journey.
"We are grateful for the potential positive impact that this innovative resource offers for our children with sickle cell."
Aflac, along with Sproutel , debuted My Special Aflac Duck in 2018 as part of its 27-year, $161-plus million commitment to childhood cancer and blood disorders, including sickle cell disease.

US SIF CEO Lisa Woll to Step Down January 31

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment announced today that CEO Lisa Woll, after more than 16 years leading the organization, will step down January 31, 2023.

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US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment announced today that CEO Lisa Woll, after more than 16 years leading the organization, will step down January 31, 2023.
Woll will remain an advisor to US SIF through April 2023 to help ensure a smooth transition.
Serving as US SIFs CEO has been the professional highlight of my career, said Woll.
The work of US SIF members, so many of them pioneers in this field, is an inspiration to me.

ProAmpac Launches Inaugural ESG Report

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, this week launched its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, A Path Forward , highlighting the companys sustainability strategy.

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ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, this week launched its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, A Path Forward , highlighting the companys sustainability strategy.
ProAmpac has always worked ethically and responsibly in our business practices and our sustainable product mission, along with the ESG strategies weve developed, are transformative, stated Greg Tucker, Founder and CEO of ProAmpac.
ProAmpacs Sustainability Committee worked to create an inclusive ESG strategy that solidified the sustainable actions that have been core to ProAmpac since its founding in 2015.
ProAmpacs ESG report, A Path Forward , also highlights many stories of its people and processes that have positioned the companys commitments for the future.

Belcan Acquires RTM Consulting, a Leading Provider of Resource and Workforce Management Solutions to Service Businesses

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

RTMC is a leader in comprehensive resource management consulting, combining decades of operational experience in services and outsourcing with solutions targeted to human capital-intensive service organizations.

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RTMC is a leader in comprehensive resource management consulting, combining decades of operational experience in services and outsourcing with solutions targeted to human capital-intensive service organizations.
The service operations of these companies benefit from RTMC's consulting, training, and digital transformation to produce better service and business outcomes.
RTMC also operates the Resource Management Institute (RMI), a unique institute dedicated to the discipline of resource and workforce management including a world-class certification program for resource managers.
"We are excited to work with the Belcan team to capitalize on these opportunities and help companies realize better business outcomes through effective resource and workforce management."