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DGAP-News: FDA Grants De Novo Marketing Authorization to Apollo Endosurgery for Apollo ESG(TM) and Apollo REVISE(TM), New Endoscopic Systems for Patients with Obesity

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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These are the first and only devices authorized by the FDA for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and endoscopic bariatric revision.

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  • These are the first and only devices authorized by the FDA for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and endoscopic bariatric revision.
  • The Apollo ESG and Apollo REVISE systems offer a compelling mix of effectiveness, safety, durability, and convenience for treatment of patients with obesity, said Chas McKhann, President and CEO of Apollo.
  • The authorization of these new endoscopic systems represents a major step forward in addressing the global obesity epidemic.
  • The systems are used with a dual channel endoscope (Apollo ESG and Apollo REVISE) or single channel endoscope (Apollo ESG Sx and Apollo REVISE Sx).

Top 50 Executives Using ESG Strategies to Transform Their Organization in 2022

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Constellation Research released its inaugural ESG50, an elite list of the top sustainability-focused executives championing pragmatic environmental, social, and governance strategies. Each executive demonstrates excellence in establishing and building new business models, implementing emerging technologies and leading in an ethical and humane manner.

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  • The winners will be recognized during the virtual ESG50 Ceremony on September 22, 2022.
  • The selected executives enjoy substantive benefits and a private VIP invitation for membership to the Constellation Executive Network.
  • We deliver strategic guidance to companies seeking to transform their businesses through the early adoption of disruptive technology.
  • Clients include board of directors, C-suite executives, line-of-business leaders, and IT visionaries who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Infosys Executives Release a Playbook for Achieving a 'Practical Sustainability' Model

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Practical Sustainability provides an in-depth journey to form a sustainable model from the ground up that can be replicated by large and small organizations alike.

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  • Practical Sustainability provides an in-depth journey to form a sustainable model from the ground up that can be replicated by large and small organizations alike.
  • As a result of this accelerating market, the world is at the threshold of one of the greatest global business booms.
  • The Infosys Knowledge Institute is made up of a global multi-disciplinary team of industry, technology, content production, and research experts.
  • Corey Glickman is vice president at Infosys and leads their Sustainability & Design business, delivering smart space initiatives for clients globally.

Genesis Digital Assets Announces Appointment of Joseph Di Virgilio as Head of ESG

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genesis Digital Assets , one of the largest industrial-scale Bitcoin mining companies in the world, today announced the appointment of Joseph Di Virgilio as Head of ESG.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genesis Digital Assets , one of the largest industrial-scale Bitcoin mining companies in the world, today announced the appointment of Joseph Di Virgilio as Head of ESG.
  • Mr. Divirgilio's appointment comes during a period of rapid growth for Genesis Digital Assets.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Joseph to our team," said Marco Streng, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Genesis Digital Assets.
  • In 2021 we were able to make meaningful advances across GDA's environmental, social, and governance strategy," said Joseph Di Virgilio, Head of ESG at Genesis Digital Assets.

HBAR Foundation Supports Akt.io to Launch First DeFi Project On the Hedera Network

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akt.io, the innovative platform bridging DeFi, wealth management and payment services, announced today its partnership with the HBAR Foundation to support their launch of the first DeFi app on the carbon-negative Hedera Network, the most used, sustainable and enterprise-grade public network for the decentralised economy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Akt.io, the innovative platform bridging DeFi, wealth management and payment services, announced today its partnership with the HBAR Foundation to support their launch of the first DeFi app on the carbon-negative Hedera Network, the most used, sustainable and enterprise-grade public network for the decentralised economy.
  • Akt.io has been awarded a grant and will receive organizational support from the HBAR Foundation to fuel its launch and growth on the Hedera Network.
  • "This is the future of banking and the HBAR Foundation is proud to help accelerate its evolution with akt.io."
  • The HBAR Foundation fuels growth of the Hedera ecosystem by providing grants and resources for technical assistance, marketing and business development to developers, startups and organizations building on the network.

HBAR Foundation Supports Akt.io to Launch First DeFi Project On the Hedera Network

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Akt.io, the innovative platform bridging DeFi, wealth management and payment services, announced today its partnership with the HBAR Foundation to support their launch of the first DeFi app on the carbon-negative Hedera Network, the most used, sustainable and enterprise-grade public network for the decentralised economy.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Akt.io, the innovative platform bridging DeFi, wealth management and payment services, announced today its partnership with the HBAR Foundation to support their launch of the first DeFi app on the carbon-negative Hedera Network, the most used, sustainable and enterprise-grade public network for the decentralised economy.
  • Akt.io has been awarded a grant and will receive organizational support from the HBAR Foundation to fuel its launch and growth on the Hedera Network.
  • "This is the future of banking and the HBAR Foundation is proud to help accelerate its evolution with akt.io."
  • The HBAR Foundation fuels growth of the Hedera ecosystem by providing grants and resources for technical assistance, marketing and business development to developers, startups and organizations building on the network.

Four Dow leaders achieve top honors on OUTstanding's 2021 leading LGBT+ professionals lists

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announces that four leaders earned recognition on three 2021 OUTstanding LGBT+ role models lists: LGBT+ Executives, LGBT+ Ally Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders.

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  • MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announces that four leaders earned recognition on three 2021 OUTstanding LGBT+ role models lists: LGBT+ Executives, LGBT+ Ally Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders.
  • A Dow leader has been recognized on one of these lists each year since 2014.
  • Dow leaders honored as Top 100 Leading LGBT+ Executives:
    Louis' holistic approach to inclusion and diversity in the workplace is best illustrated through his involvement with GLAD.
  • Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth.

Circle Expands USDC Multichain Ecosystem with Support on the Hedera Network

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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USDC on Hedera is now available to use within the Circle Account, Circle's global financial account for digital currency where customers can deposit, withdraw and send USDC on the Hedera network and use Hedera for USDC payment and settlement transactions.

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  • USDC on Hedera is now available to use within the Circle Account, Circle's global financial account for digital currency where customers can deposit, withdraw and send USDC on the Hedera network and use Hedera for USDC payment and settlement transactions.
  • Circle's entire suite of developer APIs have also been updated to support USDC on Hedera.
  • This developer support aligns with the primary focus of the HBAR Foundation , newly-formed to provide entrepreneurs with the funding and ecosystem resources needed to build and deploy new applications on the Hedera network.
  • "Support for USDC on the Hedera network means more people can take advantage of dollar digital currencies," said Jeremy Allaire, CEO and Co-founder of Circle.

DBRS Morningstar - French Bond Issuance to Ease in 2021, but Momentum in Private Debt and Focus on ESG Will Support 2022 Volumes

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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DBRS Morningstar published a commentary titled French Bond Issuance to Ease in 2021, but Momentum in Private Debt and Focus on ESG Will Support 2022 Volumes.

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  • DBRS Morningstar published a commentary titled French Bond Issuance to Ease in 2021, but Momentum in Private Debt and Focus on ESG Will Support 2022 Volumes.
  • ESG bonds will gain strong momentum, but are still confined to government- and public-sector-related issuers while ESG disclosure helps with market access.
  • The DBRS Morningstar group of companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. 2021 DBRS Morningstar.
  • The information upon which DBRS Morningstar ratings and other types of credit opinions and reports are based is obtained by DBRS Morningstar from sources DBRS Morningstar believes to be reliable.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Power Thematic Research Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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The "ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Power - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Power - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is critical for power companies in 2021.
  • Events in 2021 have shown that those power companies without a credible ESG plan will face a backlash in the courts, boardrooms, and the public arena.
  • Certain technologies are enabling power companies to improve their ESG credentials and macroeconomic forces are compelling them to rethink ESG strategy.