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NFI named one of Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for second consecutive year

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that it has been ranked among Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the second consecutive year.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that it has been ranked among Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the second consecutive year.
  • The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada highlights companies that outperform their peers in corporate sustainability leadership.
  • “At NFI, we take pride in being an employer of choice, and we continuously strive to be a good corporate citizen.
  • It is an honour for NFI Group to be named among the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the second consecutive year, and we extend our thanks to Corporate Knights for this recognition,” said Natalia Klumper, Sustainability Manager, NFI.

Celestica Ranked Among Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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TORONTO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies, today announced that it been included among Canada’s best corporate citizens in 2023 by Corporate Knights, an organization dedicated to encouraging responsible business practices.

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  • TORONTO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies, today announced that it been included among Canada’s best corporate citizens in 2023 by Corporate Knights, an organization dedicated to encouraging responsible business practices.
  • Our sustainability program maps to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
  • Corporate Knights' flagship ranking of corporate citizenship in Canada, Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens , has ranked Celestica among its sustainability leaders.
  • Companies are evaluated based on a range of quantitative key performance indicators in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG).

CN Among Corporate Knights’ 2023 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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MONTREAL, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the fifteenth consecutive year, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has earned a place on the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and placed first among its peers within the freight transport, all modes category.

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  • MONTREAL, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the fifteenth consecutive year, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has earned a place on the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and placed first among its peers within the freight transport, all modes category.
  • “We are proud to be listed as one of the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada and honoured to have received this recognition for 15 consecutive years.
  • To determine the ranking, Corporate Knights analyzed 286 large Canadian organizations against Canadian and global industry peers.
  • For more information about the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada and the full rankings, visit https://www.corporateknights.com/rankings/best-50-rankings/2023-best-50-...

Adrestia Co-Founder Professor Steve Jackson Named Knight Bachelor for Services to Innovation and Research

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Professor Jackson is a noted scientist-entrepreneur and holds several academic positions in addition to being the Chief Scientific Officer of Adrestia.

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  • Professor Jackson is a noted scientist-entrepreneur and holds several academic positions in addition to being the Chief Scientific Officer of Adrestia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230616268448/en/
    Professor Steve Jackson FRS FMedSci (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It is humbling to join a group with such a long history,” said Professor Jackson.
  • Professor Jackson is the University of Cambridge Professor of Biology and Senior Group Leader at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.
  • As a Knight Bachelor, Professor Jackson may use the prefix “Sir” and will formally be presented with this honour in the coming months.

Humber College and The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Partner for Indsights: A Window Into the Indigenous Economy

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.

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  • As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.
  • Indigenous economic growth contributes $30 billion to Canada's economy annually, leading to increased job opportunities, skill development, and capacity building in Indigenous communities.
  • "Using innovative digital storytelling, we are hoping to inspire and encourage future Indigenous business leaders," says CCAB President and CEO, Tabatha Bull.
  • We didn't just want to be Indigenous people who own a business, but we wanted to be an Indigenous business," says Barnaby.

Ian Knight Named Chief Revenue Officer at Isovalent as Enterprise Demand for Cilium and eBPF Spikes

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Cilium is an open source software for networking, security and observability between container workloads on Kubernetes infrastructure. Fueled by the revolutionary kernel technology eBPF, Cilium has become the de facto technology for Kubernetes platform engineering teams at major enterprises across every industry--and the default networking and network security layer for the most popular public cloud providers' Kubernetes services, including Microsoft (AKS), Google (GKE, Anthos) and Amazon (EKS-A).

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  • CUPERTINO, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Isovalent, the leading company behind the rapidly growing open source technologies Cilium and eBPF, announced that Ian Knight has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • eBPF and Cilium are two of the fastest-growing cloud-native infrastructure technologies in the Kubernetes ecosystem, with major enterprise users like Visa, eBay, Adobe, CapitalOne, Bell, Palantir, Ikea, and Sky.
  • Cilium's creator, Thomas Graf, is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Isovalent.
  • Enterprise customers are using Isovalent Enterprise for Cilium as their preferred solution for networking, security, observability in Kubernetes and cloud native environments.

Knight Energy Services Acquires Platinum Pipe Rentals

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Knight Energy Services (“Knight”), a portfolio company of Voyager Interests (“Voyager”), today announced its acquisition of Platinum Pipe Rentals (“Platinum”).

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  • Knight Energy Services (“Knight”), a portfolio company of Voyager Interests (“Voyager”), today announced its acquisition of Platinum Pipe Rentals (“Platinum”).
  • Platinum, headquartered in Odessa, Texas, is a leading drill pipe and tubing rental operation focused on the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford Shale.
  • “The Platinum team and I are thrilled to be partnering with Knight.
  • Headquartered in Odessa, Texas with a facility in Devine, Texas, Platinum is a leading provider of premium drill pipe and tubing rental services in west Texas.

In Industry First, PUMA Creates Sustainability Report Podcast Series to Reach Out to Gen-Z

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.

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  • Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005537/en/
    Sports company PUMA has created a podcast series to make its 2022 Sustainability Report more accessible and to reach a wider and younger audience.
  • “During last year’s Conference of the People, we saw that we needed to do more to reach out to younger generations when we talk about sustainability.
  • Throughout the podcast series, PUMA will feature representatives from industry bodies, businesses and NGOs that push brands to ensure more sustainable practises are in place and monitored.

BMO and Bell Canada Execute Innovative Sustainability-Linked Derivative Tied to Ambitious GHG Emission Reduction Targets

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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TORONTO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) and Bell Canada ("Bell") have entered into a Sustainability-Linked Derivative (SLD).

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  • TORONTO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO (TSX: BMO) (NYSE: BMO) and Bell Canada ("Bell") have entered into a Sustainability-Linked Derivative (SLD).
  • The SPT will be measured as of 2030, and a limited assurance review of Bell's targets will be performed by an independent third party.
  • Any payments received by BMO in relation to a coupon increase will be donated to a charity focused on mitigating climate change.
  • "This transaction further reinforces our ESG objectives to make a positive difference with our investments, including as it relates to achieving our ambitious GHG emission reduction targets to support a more sustainable and prosperous future."

Gold Mining Industry Booms as Investors Seek Safe Haven Amid Market Volatility

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The gold mining industry is a crucial part of the global economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue each year. Gold has been a valuable commodity for centuries, and its status as a safe haven investment continues to drive demand for the precious metal. The basic economics of the gold mining industry are fairly simple: gold is mined from the earth, refined, and sold to buyers around the world. The price of gold is determined by supply and demand factors, including the amount of gold available for sale, the level of demand from investors, and the strength of the global economy. One of the main drivers of demand for gold is its use as a store of value. In times of economic uncertainty or market volatility, investors often turn to gold as a safe haven investment to protect their wealth. This is because gold is viewed as a reliable hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. As such, gold tends to perform well when other asset classes, such as stocks and bonds, are underperforming. Over the past six months, the price of gold has risen approximately 20%, to more than $2,000 per ounce. iMetal Resources, Inc. (TSX-V: IMR) (OTC: IMRFF), Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC), Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE: GORO), Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC), B2Gold Corp. (NYSE: BTG)

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  • Gold has been a valuable commodity for centuries, and its status as a safe haven investment continues to drive demand for the precious metal.
  • The basic economics of the gold mining industry are fairly simple: gold is mined from the earth, refined, and sold to buyers around the world.
  • In times of economic uncertainty or market volatility, investors often turn to gold as a safe haven investment to protect their wealth.
  • Geographically, gold mining is common in many parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.