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Equitrans Midstream Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Economy, Accounting, Sustainability metrics and indices, Articles, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Sustainable business, Corporate social responsibility, Sustainability accounting, Global Reporting Initiative, Ethical investment, Corporate sustainability, ESG Quant

Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) released its annual corporate sustainability report, which was produced in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Core option and also incorporated the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil & Gas Midstream Standards.

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  • Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) released its annual corporate sustainability report, which was produced in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Core option and also incorporated the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Oil & Gas Midstream Standards.
  • The report can be viewed online: Equitrans' 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report .
  • Highlights of Equitrans Midstreams 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report:
    Equitrans Zero Is Possible Today platform is the manifestation of our overriding belief that success is only realized when every contributor is safe and unharmed.
  • Equitrans Board of Directors and, as applicable, its committees, review key ESG policies and commitments, and regularly receive updates regarding our sustainability program, corporate sustainability report, and pertinent ESG topics.

Katana's new release empowers investors to efficiently time their entry into ESG bonds

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Bond, Ethical banking, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Governance, ESG Quant, Articles

LONDON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Investing in ESG bonds is now a top priority for many asset managers.

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  • LONDON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Investing in ESG bonds is now a top priority for many asset managers.
  • On the other hand, asset managers need to identify the right timing to swap into ESG bonds.
  • According to our data, investors can expect similar returns by swapping a conventional bond for either ESG or another conventional one.
  • Investors continue to face an ever increasing universe of bonds and more options of ESG bonds to invest.

FactSet and Smartplus Bring ESG to Retail Investors in Japan

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Finance, Ethical investment, Money, Environmentalism, Financial data vendors, Ethical banking, Economy, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, FactSet, RepRisk, ESG Quant

This integration will help Smartplus become the first robo-advisor investment platform in Japan that allows individual investors to consider ESG factors when selecting stocks.

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  • This integration will help Smartplus become the first robo-advisor investment platform in Japan that allows individual investors to consider ESG factors when selecting stocks.
  • The integration of Truvalue Labs real-time ESG data with Wealth Wing will allow retail investors to use ESG factors to screen for and exclude companies with low ESG scores, construct ESG-conscious portfolios, and see Truvalue Labs ESG metrics for each stock within their portfolios.
  • We strongly believe in the importance of providing retail investors with the ability to access ESG investments in Japan.
  • ESG is gaining momentum in Japan, especially among our institutional asset management clients, and we are excited to work with Smartplus to expand ESG access to retail investors, said Yumi Tanaka, Regional Director, FactSet Japan.

Sphera Unveils the New Software Standard for ESG Performance and Real-time Risk Management Reporting

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Finance, Money, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Economy, Ethical banking, ESG, Governance, Financial data vendors, ESG Quant, Environmental, social and corporate governance

Chicago, IL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sphera, a global leader in Environmental,Social andGovernance (ESG)performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, announcesthe evolution of itsSpheraCloudplatformvia anenhanceduser interface and newinterconnectedfeatures.

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  • Chicago, IL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sphera, a global leader in Environmental,Social andGovernance (ESG)performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, announcesthe evolution of itsSpheraCloudplatformvia anenhanceduser interface and newinterconnectedfeatures.
  • The newSpheraCloudenhancements are centered around providing customers with vital ESG and risk management information in a moreintegrated,intuitive, streamlined manner.
  • SpheraCloudis a SaaS-basedweband mobilesuite of applicationsdesigned to help businesses improve decision-making and performance with an integrated view of their ESG and risk portfolio in a single, scalable platform.
  • We are a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting serviceswith a focus on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Operational Risk Management and Product Stewardship.

Insights on the Investor ESG Software Global Market to 2028 - by Component, Enterprise Size and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Technology, Software, Finance, Money, Ethical investment, ESG, Environmentalism, Financial data vendors, Economy, Ethical banking, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG Quant

The "Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component and Enterprise Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component and Enterprise Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growth of the investor ESG software market is attributed to the increasing government initiatives to promote ESG investment.
  • The global investor ESG software market is segmented on the basis of component, enterprise size, and geography.
  • Based on enterprise size, the investor ESG software market is bifurcated into large enterprises and small and medium enterprise.

Best’s Special Report: Impact of ESG Factors on AM Best’s Rating Actions

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Finance, Money, Ethical investment, Economy, Environmentalism, ESG, Ethical banking, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Sustainable business, ESG Quant

The Bests Special Report, Impact of ESG Factors on AM Bests Rating Actions, notes that nearly three quarters (72%) of the ESG-driven rating actions were on companies domiciled in the United States, while 15% were on companies in Europe and 13% in Asia-Pacific.

Key Points: 
  • The Bests Special Report, Impact of ESG Factors on AM Bests Rating Actions, notes that nearly three quarters (72%) of the ESG-driven rating actions were on companies domiciled in the United States, while 15% were on companies in Europe and 13% in Asia-Pacific.
  • Property/casualty companies accounted for predominately 85% of the rating actions driven primarily by ESG factors.
  • For those ESG-related rating actions taken between April 2020 and March 2021, 69% were negative while 31% were positive.
  • AM Best has identified core ESG factors that were the primary drivers of rating actions during this period.

Healthpeak Properties Publishes Its 10th Annual ESG Report

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, ESG, Finance, Governance, Economy, Articles, Financial data vendors, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG Quant

DENVER, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PEAK) announced today that it has published its 10th annual ESG Report.

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  • DENVER, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PEAK) announced today that it has published its 10th annual ESG Report.
  • This 10th annual ESG Report covers Healthpeak's leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and 2020 performance.
  • "We are proud to present our 10th annual ESG Report, which highlights our achievements and industry leadership."
  • Healthpeak's 2020 ESG achievements include:
    To learn more about Healthpeak's commitment to responsible business and view our 2020 ESG Report, please visit healthpeak.com/ESG , as well as our ESG Report at esg.healthpeak.com , which provides an interactive website featuring highlights from our most recent report and ESG programs.

Urban Edge Properties Announces Release of 2020 ESG Report

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Human resources, Other Retail, REIT, Professional services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Retail, Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, ESG, Governance, ESG Quant, Environmental, social and corporate governance

Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) announced today that it has issued its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report outlining the companys ESG strategies, policies, and environmental performance metrics.

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  • Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) announced today that it has issued its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report outlining the companys ESG strategies, policies, and environmental performance metrics.
  • The ESG Report also highlights the approach and progress made on a number of key initiatives addressed during the past year.
  • The full report can be found in the investors section of our website: 2020 ESG Report .
  • Urban Edge owns 77 properties totaling 16.2 million square feet of gross leasable area.

Digital Garage Establishes Open Network Lab & ESG I "Earthshot Fund" for Startups in the ESG Field

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Monday, July 5, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Ethical investment, Entrepreneurship, Private equity, Startup company, Environmentalism, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG Quant

After the initial investment, the fund will provide follow-up investments to investees with high potential for growth.

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  • After the initial investment, the fund will provide follow-up investments to investees with high potential for growth.
  • We will also provide full support to enhance the corporate value of the portfolio companies by utilizing its diverse resources and network.
  • We have commenced "Onlab ESG" in 2021 to strengthen initiatives in the ESG field and is building a structure for investing in and cultivating startups in the ESG field from a global standpoint in collaboration with North America and Europe.
  • This fund will use Onlab's investment, support resources and expertise for seed and early-stage startups, as well as its startup network in the ESG field, to carry out investment activities.

Stride Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report Detailing Its Efforts to Contribute to Select United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Including Quality Education

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, Environment, Technology, Other Philanthropy, Internet, Articles, Economy, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Sustainable business, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability accounting, Millennium Development Goals, ESG Quant, RepRisk

Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN), one of the nations leading tech-enabled education companies, today announced the release of its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives report.

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  • Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN), one of the nations leading tech-enabled education companies, today announced the release of its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives report.
  • The report details Strides efforts to champion a more equitable education system, develop a future ready workforce, and foster a stronger society.
  • It outlines the companys current ESG initiatives and commitments and lays out long-term targets informed by key frameworks such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Education framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Stride is a premier provider of K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including career learning services through middle and high school curriculum.