Inclusive capitalism

Bay Bridge Ventures Announces New Strategic Advisors in Climate Technology

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Bay Bridge Ventures (“Bay Bridge” or “the Firm”), an ESG and Sustainability focused venture capital firm investing in scalable, profitable, and impactful technology companies, today announced the appointment of three new strategic advisors focused on Climate Technology:

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  • Bay Bridge Ventures (“Bay Bridge” or “the Firm”), an ESG and Sustainability focused venture capital firm investing in scalable, profitable, and impactful technology companies, today announced the appointment of three new strategic advisors focused on Climate Technology:
    Tom Baruch, founder and Managing Director of Baruch Future Ventures, Partner Emeritus at Formation 8, and Advisor to Breakthrough Energy Ventures
    As a complement to Bay Bridge Ventures’ existing Advisors, Mr. Baruch, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Ramaswami each bring decades of industry and operating experience as well as a clear vision regarding the future of ESG and Climate Tech investing.
  • The firm’s previously announced Climate Technology Advisors include:
    “We are excited to have such an impressive group of advisors supporting the long-term success of Bay Bridge Ventures and providing access to expert technical advice for our portfolio companies,” said Kim Kolt, General Partner of Bay Bridge.
  • It’s the intentionality of thought leaders to commit capital into ‘entrepreneurial innovation’ that will purposefully transform the science and technology into meaningful contributions,” said Mr. Baruch.
  • Bay Bridge was founded by a world-class diverse team of General Partners, with more than 50 years of investment experience at organizations including CalPERS, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse in addition to well-known venture capital firms.

Ingevity announces changes to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced the election of William Slocum and Shon Wright to the board of directors effective July 25, 2022.

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  • Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced the election of William Slocum and Shon Wright to the board of directors effective July 25, 2022.
  • The company also announced the retirement of long-time member, Michael Fitzpatrick, from the board, effective July 26, 2022.
  • On behalf of the entire board, I thank Mike for his years of dedicated service, said Jean Blackwell, chair of Ingevitys board.
  • Were excited to welcome two highly qualified and accomplished individuals, who will add significant value, to our board of directors, said Blackwell.

PENSION FUND COALITION FOR INCLUSIVE CAPITALISM RELEASES RESOURCE TO FOCUS INVESTMENTS ON LONG-TERM VALUE CREATION

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Monday, May 16, 2022

The Pension Fund Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism has developed model ESG impact contract language for use in asset owner agreements signed with asset managers, encompassing a range of approaches to pension fund investments in public and private equity markets.

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  • The Pension Fund Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism has developed model ESG impact contract language for use in asset owner agreements signed with asset managers, encompassing a range of approaches to pension fund investments in public and private equity markets.
  • The Pension Fund Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism, co-chaired by Theresa Whitmarsh and Hiro Mizuno, collaborated with public pension fund managers and legal advisors to provide pension funds and other asset owners a guide for structuring ESG impact provisions in investment agreements.
  • On May 18 at 12 p.m. EDT, the Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism will cohost a virtual event with CFA Society New York and CFA Society Seattle to discuss the work of the Pension Fund Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • Speakers will include pension fund managers and thought leaders, including Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism founder Lynn Forester de Rothschild and Pension Fund Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism co-chairs Theresa Whitmarsh and Hiro Mizuno.

Workhuman Welcomes Noreena Hertz, Renowned Thought Leader, Global Economist, and International Best-Selling Author, to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader with an impressive track record in predicting global trends and Workhuman is excited to welcome her to its board of directors.

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  • Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader with an impressive track record in predicting global trends and Workhuman is excited to welcome her to its board of directors.
  • Workhuman provides human applications and services to help companies meet todays biggest workplace challenges turnover, dispersed workforces, employee engagement, DEI and more.
  • LinkedIns 2022 Global Talent Trends report found that company culture is now a top reason why employees join and stay at organizations.
  • Workhuman inspires more than six million humans across 180 countries to perform the best work of their lives.

AppHarvest unanimously appoints Inclusive Capital Partners’ Patrick T. Halfmann to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Halfmann is a partner at the investment firm, Inclusive Capital, and is currently a director of Noodle Partners and GreenStruxure.

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  • Halfmann is a partner at the investment firm, Inclusive Capital, and is currently a director of Noodle Partners and GreenStruxure.
  • He has been working with AppHarvest since mid-2019 supporting the Inclusive Capital investment in the company.
  • Halfmann fills a board seat vacated by Jeff Ubben, Founder & Managing Partner of Inclusive Capital, who is rotating off the board.
  • However, while AppHarvest may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, AppHarvest specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

Bay Bridge Ventures Launches Institutional ESG and Sustainability Focused VC Firm ‘Purpose-Built From the Ground Up’

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Bay Bridge Ventures and its strategic advisors today announced the launch of the first purpose-built, institutional ESG and Sustainability focused venture capital firm.

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  • Bay Bridge Ventures and its strategic advisors today announced the launch of the first purpose-built, institutional ESG and Sustainability focused venture capital firm.
  • They have shared equally in the development of Bay Bridge Ventures investment philosophy, impact assessment methodology and operational strategy.
  • Our goal is to create the first purpose-built, institutional ESG and Sustainability focused venture capital firm, said Mr. Blair.
  • About Bay Bridge Ventures Management, LLC
    Launched in 2022, Bay Bridge Ventures Management, LLC is an Institutional ESG and Sustainability focused venture capital firm, purpose-built from the ground up as a diverse-owned and managed organization focused on supporting scalable, profitable and impactful businesses while providing transparency through its industry-leading impact reporting process.

Arcadia Raises $100M Series D to Democratize Access to Clean Energy

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

"For years, utility customers have lacked data and clean energy access because of the monopoly structure.

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  • "For years, utility customers have lacked data and clean energy access because of the monopoly structure.
  • Todays investment endorses Arcadias mission to democratize access to energy data and renewables as an innovative solution to fight climate change.
  • Arcadia is a climate crisis-fighting technology company founded in 2014 and born out of a simple idea: everyone deserves access to clean energy.
  • Arcadia is disrupting the fossil fuel monopoly through unprecedented access to energy data and renewable energy sources.

Stanley Black & Decker Joins Council for Inclusive Capitalism

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK)announced today that CEO Jim Loree has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.

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  • NEW BRITAIN, Conn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK)announced today that CEO Jim Loree has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • "The Council for Inclusive Capitalism brings together business leaders who share a commitment to ESG and provides a powerful forum for progress.
  • "I am excited to welcome Jim Loree to the Council and look forward to working with Stanley Black & Decker to ensure a better future for us all," said Meredith Sumpter, Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • As a leading advocate for stakeholder capitalism and corporate social responsibility, Stanley Black & Decker will be an important contributor to the Council's agenda."

High Touch Investor Relations Joins Council for Inclusive Capitalism

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Friday, June 25, 2021

High Touch Investor Relations , a boutique investor relations firm based in New York providing high-quality, transformative investor relations services, announced today that Laura Kiernan, Founder and CEO has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism .

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  • High Touch Investor Relations , a boutique investor relations firm based in New York providing high-quality, transformative investor relations services, announced today that Laura Kiernan, Founder and CEO has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism .
  • I am thrilled to welcome Laura Kiernan and High Touch Investor Relations to the Council, and look forward to working with them as they take the necessary actions to ensure a better future for us all, said Meredith Sumpter, CEO of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • As an entrepreneur that works with companies and founders on their capital markets journeys, I am thrilled to join this movement to help make the world more inclusive, fair and sustainable, said Laura Kiernan, Founder and CEO of High Touch Investor relations.
  • About High Touch Investor Relations:
    High Touch Investor Relations (HTIR) is a boutique Investor Relations firm based in New York.

Alpha Sigma Capital Joins Council for Inclusive Capitalism

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The Council is a global nonprofit organization that joins moral and market imperatives to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and trusted economic system that addresses the needs of our people and the planet.

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  • The Council is a global nonprofit organization that joins moral and market imperatives to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and trusted economic system that addresses the needs of our people and the planet.
  • I am thrilled to welcome Enzo Villani to the Council and look forward to working with them as they take the necessary actions to ensure a better future for us all, said Meredith Sumpter, CEO of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • The Council for Inclusive Capitalism is rooted in action.
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