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Scotiabank releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report and Climate Report

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotiabank released its 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report today, providing insight into the Bank's sustainability activities and performance over the year.

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  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotiabank released its 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report today, providing insight into the Bank's sustainability activities and performance over the year.
  • The 2023 ESG Report incorporates the Bank's Canadian Public Accountability Statement and annual sustainable bond use of proceeds reporting.
  • Visit Scotiabank's Responsibility & Impact page to access the 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report, as well as other climate and sustainability-related publications, commitments and initiatives.
  • Please refer to cautionary statements, disclaimers, data considerations and Forward-looking Statements provided within the 2023 ESG Report and 2023 Climate Report for further information about their scope and limitations.

National Press Club To Host Briefing on Case of Evan Gershkovich At One Year

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The Evan Gershkovich Case: Where Do We Stand At One Year?

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  • The Evan Gershkovich Case: Where Do We Stand At One Year?
  • Jason Conti, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Dow Jones
    This event is open to credentialed press and Press Club members subject to pre-registration: http://www.press.org/events/evan-gershkovich-case-where-do-we-stand-one-...
    Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security services on March 29, 2023, while reporting in Yekaterinburg, Russia and has been held in Moscow's Lefortovo Prison ever since.
  • It is the first time since 1986 that Russia has brought allegations of espionage against a U.S. reporter in Russia.
  • This briefing will provide the latest updates and perspectives on Evan's case as he approaches one year of detention.

Kinderhook Industries Named a Top 20 MidMarket Private Equity Firm on the 2023 HEC Paris-Dow Jones MidMarket Buyout Performance Ranking

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinderhook Industries, LLC ("Kinderhook") is proud to earn a position in the top 20 on the 2023 HEC-Dow Jones MidMarket Buyout Performance Rankings.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinderhook Industries, LLC ("Kinderhook") is proud to earn a position in the top 20 on the 2023 HEC-Dow Jones MidMarket Buyout Performance Rankings.
  • The ranking utilized a proprietary methodology that analyzed performance from all relevant funds into an overall score to assess aggregate performance.
  • "Kinderhook is honored to join the top 20 list of the best performing MidMarket private equity firms worldwide by HEC Paris and Dow Jones," said Chris Michalik, Rob Michalik and Tom Tuttle, Managing Directors at Kinderhook.
  • This ranking was published on March 6, 2024, and is the opinion of HEC-Dow Jones and not that of Kinderhook.

IPG Publishes Ninth Annual ESG Report

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced the release of its ninth annual ESG report. The report covers the company’s five strategic priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion, human capital, climate action, responsible media and content, and data ethics and privacy. This is IPG’s third report to combine various reporting frameworks into one comprehensive disclosure, including GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD recommendations, UN Global Compact and UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is also the third year that IPG engaged an external third party to provide limited assurance on certain greenhouse gas (GHG) and employee diversity metrics.

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  • Report Utilizes Multiple Frameworks Including GRI, SASB and TCFD
    New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced the release of its ninth annual ESG report.
  • The report covers the company’s five strategic priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion, human capital, climate action, responsible media and content, and data ethics and privacy.
  • You can view and download IPG’s 2023 ESG Report here , including the Report of Independent Accountants which covers certain metrics for the year ended or as of December 31, 2022.
  • Among the highlights in this year’s ESG Report, IPG notes achievement of its near-term science-based target to reduce Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, ahead of the company’s 2030 goal, and significant progress toward its goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30%.

Great Hill Partners Ranked No. 4 on the 2023 HEC Paris-Dow Jones Mid-Market Buyout Performance Ranking

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, was recently ranked fourth in the HEC Paris – Dow Jones Mid-Market Buyout Performance Rankings, which analyzed the performance of over 600 private equity firms globally.

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  • Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies, was recently ranked fourth in the HEC Paris – Dow Jones Mid-Market Buyout Performance Rankings, which analyzed the performance of over 600 private equity firms globally.
  • This marks Great Hill’s third consecutive year of inclusion in the top five private equity firms on the list.
  • The ranking utilized a proprietary methodology that analyzed performance from all relevant funds into an overall score to assess aggregate performance.
  • “This ranking is a testament to the strength of our approach and strategy, as well as the remarkable talent across both our firm and portfolio companies.

Oshkosh Corporation Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for Ninth Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304243838/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304243838/en/
    Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies®.
  • “We are honored to be recognized for operating our business responsibly, sustainably and ethically,” said Ignacio A. Cortina, executive vice president and chief legal officer for Oshkosh Corporation.
  • I’m truly proud of our 17,000 team members who make this recognition possible.”
    “It’s always inspiring to recognize the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
  • To learn more about Oshkosh Corporation and its commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance please visit Oshkoshcorp.com .

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $211 billion as of January 31, 2024 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.

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  • FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $211 billion as of January 31, 2024 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.
  • A Fund's shares will change in value, and you could lose money by investing in a Fund.
  • However, unlike mutual funds, shares may only be redeemed directly from the Fund by authorized participants, in very large creation/redemption units.
  • In addition, a Fund's investment performance and risks may be related to the investment and performance of the underlying funds.

TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - February 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Because certain trades do not settle on the trade date, figures may be subject to change until all February trades are finalized.

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  • Because certain trades do not settle on the trade date, figures may be subject to change until all February trades are finalized.
  • TMX Group does not guarantee either the completeness or the accuracy of this information.
  • By using this media release, you expressly agree to the condition that TMX Group assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies in this media release.
  • ^The S&P/TSX Indices are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("SPDJI") and TSX Inc. ("TSX").

Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List for 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, has been named for a sixth year to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list. Republic ranks 19th on the 2024 list, which rates companies across 230 environmental, social and governance performance metrics, from workplace diversity to greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, has been named for a sixth year to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list.
  • Republic ranks 19th on the 2024 list, which rates companies across 230 environmental, social and governance performance metrics, from workplace diversity to greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Republic Services was the first U.S. environmental services provider with a greenhouse gas reduction goal approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and, last year, unveiled the industry's first climate transition road map.
  • The complete 100 Most Sustainable Companies list is available at Barrons.com .

70 companies unite to launch Tent UK, a new coalition of businesses committed to connecting refugees to work

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.

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  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.
  • Tent is uniquely placed and ready to help companies develop ambitious programmes to include refugees."
  • "Tent is immensely proud to have brought together 70 leading businesses resolved to connect refugees to meaningful employment," said Jen Stobart, UK Director at Tent.
  • Tent UK is Tent's sixth national coalition to launch, adding to existing coalitions in Canada, France, Mexico, Spain and the United States.