Environmental, social and corporate governance

Q2 Announces 2022 Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Report

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today released its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report.

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  • Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today released its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report.
  • With this mission in mind, Q2 set out to empower banks and credit unions to accelerate their digital transformation by introducing Q2 Innovation Studio , a state-of-the-art portfolio of technologies that opens the Q2 digital banking platform.
  • We are excited about the tangible progress we made in 2021 on our environmental, social and governance initiatives.
  • Q2 launched its new corporate social responsibility program, Q2 Spark , kicking off the most significant employee matching gift opportunity in the companys history with employees contributing more than $100,000 and Q2 matching those contributions, reaching almost $1 million.

FRO - Fronline Ltd. and Euronav NV sign definitive combination agreement to create a leading global independent oil tanker operator

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Monday, July 11, 2022

The agreement memorialises the principal aspects of the previously announced term sheet that was signed on 7 April 2022.

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  • The agreement memorialises the principal aspects of the previously announced term sheet that was signed on 7 April 2022.
  • The combined group will create a leading global independent oil tanker owner and operator with the management, capabilities, resources and scale to successfully capitalise on the opportunities presented by the new era in the sustainable shipping industry.
  • The combination of the two organizations will create a single best-in-class, highly competent and experienced team.
  • The enlarged fleet will enable the combined group to provide better service to customers on a global basis.

Boyd Gaming to Report Second-Quarter 2022 Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on July 26

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced today that the conference call to review the Companys second-quarter 2022 results will take place on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

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  • Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced today that the conference call to review the Companys second-quarter 2022 results will take place on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • The conference call number is (844) 200-6205, or (833) 950-0062 for Canadian callers and +1-929-526-1599 for international callers.
  • Please call up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.

Cleartrace Raises $20 Million Financing Led by ClearSky With Strategic Funding From Brookfield Renewable, EDF Energy North America, Tenaska, and Exelon to Help Companies Reach Decarbonization Goals

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Cleartrace , a leading carbon and energy management software company, announced today a $20 million financing round led by ClearSky with strategic investment from Brookfield Renewable, EDF Energy North America, Tenaska, and Exelon.

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  • Cleartrace , a leading carbon and energy management software company, announced today a $20 million financing round led by ClearSky with strategic investment from Brookfield Renewable, EDF Energy North America, Tenaska, and Exelon.
  • Further, this level of data enables companies to prove when they have achieved their decarbonization goals and report on compliance with local environmental policies.
  • As part of the funding, ClearSky, Brookfield Renewable, EDF Energy North America, and Tenaska gain board representation.
  • Cleartrace illuminates previously unseen data for renewable energy buyers and suppliers, delivering 100% traceable and actionable hourly energy and carbon records.

TradeFlow Capital Management and CTD Indices launch new indices to support better decision-making in China Energy and Grain Markets

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Monday, June 20, 2022

CTD Indices is an innovative provider of indices and index solutions to the global financial services industry.

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  • CTD Indices is an innovative provider of indices and index solutions to the global financial services industry.
  • TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) is the world's first Fintech-powered commodity trade enabler focused on SMEs.
  • By performing an enabling role in international trade and globalization, TradeFlow creates growth opportunities for businesses and economies.
  • As part of its unique business model, The TradeFlow Funds*, advised by TradeFlow, were conceived in 2016 and launched in 2018.

North American Bancard receives Sustainability Certificate for data center facilities

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

TROY, Michigan, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Bancard, LLC, (NAB) a U.S.-based leader in electronic payment solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Sustainability Certificate by Switch, the recognized world leader in sustainable data center design, development, and mission-critical operations.

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  • TROY, Michigan, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Bancard, LLC, (NAB) a U.S.-based leader in electronic payment solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Sustainability Certificate by Switch, the recognized world leader in sustainable data center design, development, and mission-critical operations.
  • The certificate demonstrates that Switch retired 301 Energy Credits in 2021 on behalf of NAB in just 2021 alone, making their energy consumption 100% green at Switchs data center facilities.
  • Were fully committed to the sustainability of our planet, said Andy Bolin, chief information officer at North American Bancard.
  • Switch, Inc., is the independent leader in exascale data center ecosystems, edge data center designs, industry-leading telecommunications solutions, and next-generation technology innovation.

Boyd Gaming Issues 2021 Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Report

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that the Company has issued its 2021 Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) report.

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  • Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that the Company has issued its 2021 Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) report.
  • Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: The tenets of ESG have long been a part of Boyd Gamings mission.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.
  • Through a long-standing company philosophy called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives that positively impact the Companys stakeholders and communities.

Ameresco Announces Release of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Appendix with 2021 Full-Year Figures

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The appendix represents companywide data for full-year 2021, updating figures originally published in the companys 2021 report.

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  • The appendix represents companywide data for full-year 2021, updating figures originally published in the companys 2021 report.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220607006229/en/
    Ameresco announces release of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Appendix with 2021 full-year figures.
  • Amerescos operational carbon inventory for 2021 totaled 45,382 metric tons of carbon dioxide for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
  • To view the 2021 Ameresco ESG report and appendix, please visit: https://www.ameresco.com/2021-esg-report/ .

Boyd Gaming Announces $500 Million Increase to Share Repurchase Authorization

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $500 million increase to the Companys existing share repurchase program.

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  • Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $500 million increase to the Companys existing share repurchase program.
  • The authorization will allow the Company to continue share repurchases as the Company concludes its previous repurchase authorizations, totaling $361 million.
  • Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: This additional share repurchase authorization further reinforces our commitment to pursuing a balanced, robust capital return program.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.

Good.Lab and World Wide Technology Enter Into Strategic Partnership On Environmental, Social, and Governance Technology

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Good.Lab, an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data company has today announced a strategic partnership around technology with World Wide Technology (WWT), a leading IT professional services firm for more than 70% of Fortune 100 companies.

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  • Leading IT professional services firm, WWT, forms strategic partnership with ESG software company, Good.Lab, to bring ESG technology solutions to market.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Good.Lab, an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data company has today announced a strategic partnership around technology with World Wide Technology (WWT), a leading IT professional services firm for more than 70% of Fortune 100 companies.
  • Good.Lab is a pending B-Corporation with a vision to usher in a more sustainable and equitable economy through technology.
  • Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology has grown to become a global technology solution provider with $14.5 billion in annual revenue.