Principles for Responsible Investment

CORETRUST CAPITAL PARTNERS SIGNS UNITED NATIONS-SUPPORTED PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coretrust Capital Partners, a privately owned national real estate investment, development, and operating company based in Los Angeles, has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI), strengthening its commitment to incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into its development and operational decision-making. 

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  • Coretrust joins more than 3000 leading global companies, pension funds, financial entities, academic institutions and others in signing the UN PRI.
  • David Atkin, CEO at the Principles for Responsible Investment, comments: "We're pleased to welcome Coretrust Capital Partners as a signatory to the PRI and look forward to working with the organization across the spectrum of responsible investment issues in the future."
  • Coretrust Capital Partners, LLC ("Coretrust") is a privately owned national real estate investment, development, and management/operating company.
  • Coretrust is a Registered Investment Advisor providing fiduciary investment management services to institutional clients in both co-investment and separate accounts.

Colleen Denzler, CFA, Joins Loomis Sayles as New Head of ESG

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Loomis, Sayles & Company announced today that Colleen Denzler, CFA, has been named the firms head of ESG (environmental, social and governance).

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  • Loomis, Sayles & Company announced today that Colleen Denzler, CFA, has been named the firms head of ESG (environmental, social and governance).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503005416/en/
    Colleen Denzler, CFA, Joins Loomis Sayles as New Head of ESG (Photo: Business Wire)
    As head of ESG, Colleen who brings significant ESG, investment and leadership experience to Loomis Sayles will advance the firms already well-established ESG initiatives, support sustainability efforts as part of Loomis Sayles own governance, ensure investment teams have access to ESG data and research, and help to provide solutions for our clients increasing ESG needs.
  • Find Loomis Sayles ESG policy statement, 2021 sustainability report and more information on the firms approach to ESG here: https://www.loomissayles.com/website/esg/Environmental-Social-and-Govern...
    Since 1926, Loomis, Sayles & Company has helped fulfill the investment needs of institutional and mutual fund clients worldwide.
  • Loomis Sayles Trust Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

Duck Delivery: Young sickle cell disease patients at Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper in Camden, NJ receive award-winning social robot thanks to new collaboration with Aflac

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Friday, April 29, 2022

CAMDEN, N.J., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, several young patients being treated for sickle cell disease at Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper received a cuddly new companion specially designed to help them through their medical journey.  A duck delivery and unboxing event celebrated the new collaboration between Cooper and Aflac to provide a My Special Aflac Duck free of charge to all pediatric sickle cell patients ages 3 and above who are undergoing treatment.

Key Points: 
  • My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot that offers a sense of comfort, joy, and control to children undergoing cancer treatment and children living with sickle cell disease.
  • In early 2022, Aflac introduced a new-generation My Special Aflac Duck with features and play accessories designed specifically for sickle cell patients.
  • "Every year, nearly 200 children receive care through Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper's sickle cell program.
  • Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper Contact: Wendy A. Marano, 856.382.6463 or 856.904.1688 or [email protected]
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Aflac Named to the Forbes 2022 List of America's Best Employers for Diversity

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity for the fourth consecutive year. Aflac was also recently ranked No. 58 out of 500 employers listed in Forbes' 2022 list of America's Best Midsized Employers.

Key Points: 
  • 58 out of 500 employers listed in Forbes' 2022 list of America's Best Midsized Employers.
  • The Best Employers for Diversity were selected based on Statista's innovative methodology, guaranteeing unbiased results and providing reliable insights.
  • More than 60,000 U.S. employees were surveyed in companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees to identify the Best Employers for Diversity.
  • We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list."

For the first pick, Aflac and Coach Prime select historically Black college and university athletes

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Monday, April 25, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., today unveiled, "Prime Prospects" with Coach Deion "Prime" Sanders, to address and close the growing gap between the number of qualified players at HBCUs ready to compete at the professional level and the number of athletes drafted.

Key Points: 
  • Both Aflac and Coach Prime recognize there is more to be done to advocate for these student athletes especially because, for the first time in over a decade, there were no HBCU athletes selected in the 2021 draft.
  • Through our partnership with Coach Prime, we know HBCUs house elite football talent, and their athletes have promising professional aspirations," said Garth Knutson, vice president, Aflac Brand.
  • Aflac and Coach Prime will introduce "Prime Prospects" with a 30-second video on social media where he explains the gap between HBCU football players and the professional draft.
  • To learn more about "Prime Prospects," you can follow Coach Prime and Aflac on social media or search #PRIMEPROSPECTS.

Cycle Capital and Demeter announce first close for new Circular Innovation Fund to scale breakthrough circular solutions

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

"The joint-venture formed by Cycle Capital and Demeter platforms represents the perfect match for the Circular Innovation Fund investment strategy.

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  • "The joint-venture formed by Cycle Capital and Demeter platforms represents the perfect match for the Circular Innovation Fund investment strategy.
  • Consecutive to the first close, CIF announces indirect investment in two early-stage funds focused on circular innovation U.S.-based Closed Loop Venture Fund II and European Circular Bioeconomy Fund ("ECBF").
  • Circular Innovation FundThe Circular Innovation Fund ("CIF") is a global growth stage venture capital fund focused solely on circular innovation.
  • Cycle Capital Cycle Capital is an impact investor and leading private cleantech venture capital investment platform with $600 million under management.

East Ventures launches its inaugural Sustainability Report 2022

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022 showcase the robust progress of East Ventures and its ecosystem toward a sustainable and inclusive future, where 25% of its active portfolio has at least one female founder and an ecosystem that has contributed to 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations

Key Points: 
  • East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022 showcase the robust progress of East Ventures and its ecosystem toward a sustainable and inclusive future, where 25% of its active portfolio has at least one female founder and an ecosystem that has contributed to 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations
    JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, today launched its inaugural report named East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022.
  • This report summarizes the extensive experience of East Ventures and its ecosystem as well as serves as a playbook that provides a better understanding and guidelines for all the players in moving toward sustainability.
  • Through this report, East Ventures also announces the establishment of its ESG Leadership Team to manage its responsible and sustainable investment.
  • East Ventures is committed to achieving sustainable development and bringing positive impacts to society through its initiatives and ESG-embedded practices.

East Ventures launches its inaugural Sustainability Report 2022

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022 showcase the robust progress of East Ventures and its ecosystem toward a sustainable and inclusive future, where 25% of its active portfolio has at least one female founder and an ecosystem that has contributed to 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations

Key Points: 
  • East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022 showcase the robust progress of East Ventures and its ecosystem toward a sustainable and inclusive future, where 25% of its active portfolio has at least one female founder and an ecosystem that has contributed to 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations
    JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, today launched its inaugural report named East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022.
  • This report summarizes the extensive experience of East Ventures and its ecosystem as well as serves as a playbook that provides a better understanding and guidelines for all the players in moving toward sustainability.
  • Through this report, East Ventures also announces the establishment of its ESG Leadership Team to manage its responsible and sustainable investment.
  • East Ventures is committed to achieving sustainable development and bringing positive impacts to society through its initiatives and ESG-embedded practices.

Leading growth investors acquire minority stake in Coda Payments, the world's leading independent content monetization platform

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Coda Payments ("Coda"), the world's leading independent platform for digital content monetization, announced that a consortium of top-tier growth investors has acquired a minority stake in the company.

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  • SINGAPORE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Coda Payments ("Coda"), the world's leading independent platform for digital content monetization, announced that a consortium of top-tier growth investors has acquired a minority stake in the company.
  • "This investment marks a significant milestone for Coda as we seek to offer content publishers and consumers more monetization options," said Neil Davidson, Executive Chairman and Co-founder, Coda Payments.
  • Coda empowers the world to consume these immersive experiences," said Evan Richter, Founding Partner at Smash Capital.
  • Coda is the industry leader in simplifying this monetization process, along with helping consumers access and enjoy great content," said AJ Malhotra, Managing Director at Insight Partners.

Aflac Incorporated to Release First Quarter Results and CFO Video Update on April 27, 2022 and Host Webcast on April 28, 2022

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release first quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on April 27, 2022.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release first quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on April 27, 2022.
  • Aflac Incorporated will also webcast a conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
  • During the webcast, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos and President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford will discuss the company's first quarter results and outlook.
  • Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."