Principles for Responsible Investment

CIBC ranked #1 in Canada for gender equality by Equileap for third consecutive year

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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TORONTO, March 2, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC has once again been named the top company in Canada for gender equality in Equileap's sixth annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking and was recognized as one of the top 20 companies globally this year.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 2, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC has once again been named the top company in Canada for gender equality in Equileap's sixth annual Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking and was recognized as one of the top 20 companies globally this year.
  • "We are proud to be recognized as the leading company for gender-balanced leadership in Canada for the third consecutive year, and as the leader across North America this year.
  • CIBC has been named to Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for eight consecutive years.
  • Childcare leave in Canada and in the US was extended to 17 weeks, and coverage for fertility treatments and medication was enhanced in Canada.

Arsenal Capital Partners Becomes Signatory to the United Nations-Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a private equity firm specializing in building transformational industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced today that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("UN-supported PRI" or "PRI").

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a private equity firm specializing in building transformational industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced today that it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment ("UN-supported PRI" or "PRI").
  • Its signatories pledge to incorporate, where consistent with their fiduciary responsibilities, the UN-supported PRI's six principles for responsible investment into its investment and management practices to contribute to developing a more sustainable global financial system.
  • To bolster and elevate the firm's expertise in responsible investing, in April 2022, Arsenal hired Marion Hayes as the Head of Responsible Investing.
  • David Atkin, CEO at the Principles for Responsible Investment, comments: "We're pleased to welcome Arsenal as a signatory to the PRI.

Aflac recognized for 22nd time as a Best Place to Work in IT by Foundry's Computerworld

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance and products in the U.S., announced that Foundry's Computerworld named the insurer as a 2023 Best Place to Work in IT. Ranked 31st among the top information technology organizations headquartered in the U.S., this year marks the 22nd time Aflac appears on the coveted list for providing challenging work, growth opportunities, and best-in-class employee engagement, compensation, benefits and training.

Key Points: 
  • This third-party validation of our efforts goes a long way in demonstrating how Aflac is, indeed, a great place to work."
  • Since 1994, the annual Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT feature has ranked the top work environments for technology professionals.
  • To view the complete list of the Computerworld 2023 Best Places to Work in IT list, visit Computerworld.com .
  • The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals by Foundry's Computerworld.

Alger Affirms Commitment to Supporting Conservation and Climate Action by Securing Carbon Offset Credits for Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec.19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fred Alger Management, LLC ("Alger"), a leading growth equity investment manager, today affirmed its long-term commitment to supporting environmental conservation and climate action. This is the third consecutive year that the firm has achieved carbon neutral status by reducing its footprint and carbon emissions and securing carbon offset credits.

Key Points: 
  • For the third consecutive year, Alger has achieved carbon neutral status by reducing its carbon footprint and by securing carbon offset credits through The Nature Conservancy.
  • NEW YORK, Dec.19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fred Alger Management, LLC ("Alger"), a leading growth equity investment manager, today affirmed its long-term commitment to supporting environmental conservation and climate action.
  • This is the third consecutive year that the firm has achieved carbon neutral status by reducing its footprint and carbon emissions and securing carbon offset credits.
  • "We are dedicated to reducing our carbon emissions wherever possible and securing additional carbon offset credits is another component of our commitment to supporting environmental conservation and climate action."

Financial stress casts a shadow over this holiday season

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As some Americans face financial stress, holiday joy may be more difficult to come by this year, according to the recently released 2022 Aflac Holiday Health Issues Survey. Over three-quarters (82%) of respondents say they will cut back on holiday gifts, travel expenses or take on credit card debt this holiday season because of financial concerns, with two-thirds doing so because of health care or related out-of-pocket costs.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As some Americans face financial stress, holiday joy may be more difficult to come by this year, according to the recently released 2022 Aflac Holiday Health Issues Survey.
  • Over three-quarters (82%) of respondents say they will cut back on holiday gifts, travel expenses or take on credit card debt this holiday season because of financial concerns, with two-thirds doing so because of health care or related out-of-pocket costs.
  • Many don't recharge throughout the year, contributing to holiday stress
    Even though many Americans want quality time with loved ones this season, nearly 2 in 3 (70%) admitted they'll do at least some work during the holiday season.
  • These physical ailments can add to the holiday stress, making it important to take precautions against holiday hazards and seek medical care when necessary.

Southern Asset Management Won Two Awards: "ESG Incorporation Initiative of the Year" and "Emerging Markets Initiative of the Year"

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Southern Asset Management won two awards: "ESG incorporation initiative of the year" and "Emerging markets initiative of the year". China Mutual Fund Company won the PRI Award for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • As the only representative of Chinese-funded institutions, Southern Asset Management's "Facilitating Climate Transition - Application of carbon emissions database" project won two awards: "ESG incorporation initiative of the year" and "Emerging markets initiative of the year".
  • It is understood that the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is one of the most authoritative ESG organizations in the world.
  • There are over 5,000 signatories, including leading asset owners, asset management institutions, and service providers worldwide, with total assets under management of over 120 trillion USD (data source: PRI official website).
  • As one of the leading asset management institutions in China, Southern Asset Management has actively participated and engaged in ESG investment for many years.

BlueMark Publishes Framework to Bring More Clarity to Impact Reporting

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueMark, a leading provider of independent impact verification and intelligence for the impact and sustainable investing market, today published a framework for evaluating the completeness and reliability of fund managers' impact reports. The framework is designed to help impact fund managers improve how they disclose their impact results to their investors and to make it easier for investors to assess the quality of the impact reports they receive. The framework, which also provides the basis for BlueMark's approach to verifying impact reports, is available for download at https://bluemarktideline.com/raising-the-bar-2.

Key Points: 
  • BlueMark's reporting verification methodology was developed after more than 18 months of research, which included 19 verifications of client impact reports, analyses of 30+ other impact reports and interviews with more than 50 impact investing experts.
  • "Impact reporting is an important part of how impact investors are held accountable for their impact claims," said Christina Leijonhufvud, CEO of BlueMark.
  • Based on these insights, BlueMark designed a framework for verifying impact reporting that is anchored around two key pillars Completeness and Reliability.
  • To date, BlueMark has completed 100+ impact verifications for impact investors managing a combined $192 billion in impact AUM.

Aflac partners with championship coach Dawn Staley to bolster player and fan experience during NCAA® Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., announced plans to boost its support for the upcoming NCAA® Division 1 Women's Basketball Championship in an effort to draw attention to funding gaps that exist in women's athletics. As part of its 2023 March Madness® spend, Aflac is allocating a larger portion of its on-site activation and advertising budget specifically to focus on women's basketball.

Key Points: 
  • Coach Staley will also co-star in Aflac's March Madness advertising spot that debuts ahead of the tournament that will also feature another soon-to-be-announced coaching legend.
  • Advertising will continue to focus on reminding Americans that Aflac is committed to helping close the medical debt gap.
  • It's about working with partners and advertisers like Aflac that use their dollars to truly close the gap," said Staley.
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Globtec Investment LLC to Invest Additional US $300 million in Turkey

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading global investor in innovative infrastructure and green energy projects, Globtec has confirmed an additional multi-million-dollar investment in the Turkish food industry. Globtec has been active in Turkey since 2012, giving it a unique insight into the geopolitical and economic importance of the country.

Key Points: 
  • Globtec Investment LLC will invest an additional $300 million in Turkey's food industry to strengthen food tech and green tech in the country.
  • Globtec has been active in Turkey since 2012, giving it a unique insight into the geopolitical and economic importance of the country.
  • The addition of $300 million to its investment program in the region is based on the Principles for Responsible Investment.
  • Globtec Investment LLC was founded in 2005 , to enhance the investment service industry in Turkey and Middle East, by structuring and offering investment opportunities to the international market.

Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2022 U.S. Financial Services Conference

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated Max K. Brodn will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 2022 U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 6, 2022 at 10:40 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated Max K. Brodn will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 2022 U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 6, 2022 at 10:40 a.m.
  • Please click here to register for the webcast at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary software.
  • For more than six decades, the insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress.
  • Learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under " Sustainability ."