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EQS-News: ID Finance and its subsidiary ID Finance Plazo receive the IQNet SR10 Social Responsibility Management System Certificate

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

16th of November 2023 - ID Finance, leading Fintech in Spain and Mexico, has obtained from AENOR the certification of the Social Responsibility Management System according to the international standard IQNet SR 10.

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  • 16th of November 2023 - ID Finance, leading Fintech in Spain and Mexico, has obtained from AENOR the certification of the Social Responsibility Management System according to the international standard IQNet SR 10.
  • The certificate awarded by AENOR validates the proper implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility management across all areas and processes of the company, as well as its subsidiary ID Finance Plazo, to which belongs Plazo, ID Finance financial wellness app.
  • It also demonstrates the solid commitment of ID Finance's founding partners and senior management to conducting economically responsible activities that are environmentally and socially respectful.
  • By adopting Corporate Social Responsibility policies, we are helping to build a more sustainable and fairer world.

Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon Win Daily Herald Suburban Business Entrepreneurial Excellence Award; The couple were among several honorees this year

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Monday, September 26, 2022

EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, president and managing director of Restoration By Simons, were two of several honorees honored during the Daily Herald Suburban Business' 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, in partnership with NAWBO Chicago. The awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on Sept. 22.

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  • Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, president and managing director of Restoration By Simons, were two of several honorees honored during the Daily Herald Suburban Business' 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, in partnership with NAWBO Chicago.
  • EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, president and managing director of Restoration By Simons , were two of several honorees honored during the Daily Herald Suburban Business' 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, in partnership with NAWBO Chicago.
  • Honorees demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including willingness to take risks, drive, perseverance, and business creativity.
  • "It is truly an honor for our company to be selected as a 2022 Entrepreneurial Excellence award winner!," Mabwa said.

The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing Awards a $250,000 Grant to the Value Reporting Foundation to Support Research on Standards for Human Capital Management

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing (TPF), a donor collaborative with a mission of scaling the practice of impact investing with integrity, today announced that it would award a $250,000 grant to the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) to support the organization's research on standards for human capital management (HCM). HCM encompasses a broad range of corporate practices related to the management of employees including hiring and retention, employee engagement, training, compensation, fair labor practices, health and safety, responsible contracting, ethics, desired company culture, and diversity.

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  • However, emerging and evolving issues on HCM created the need for further research to evaluate potential updates to the Standards.
  • Specifically, staff will research disclosure topics and metrics to better account for how human capital issues can impact enterprise value across each of the SASB Standards for 77 industries.
  • "We appreciate the Tipping Point Fund's dedication to improving the quality, comparability and availability of disclosure on human capital management," said VRF CEO Janine Guillot.
  • The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (Alliance) is dedicated to building the impact investing ecosystem by bridging market gaps and addressing shared challenges.

LeapFrog Investments Appoints Dominic Barton, Former McKinsey Global Managing Partner, as Chairman

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

LeapFrog Investments, the Profit with Purpose investment firm, today announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as non-executive Chairman of its Management Board, effective 1 April.

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  • LeapFrog Investments, the Profit with Purpose investment firm, today announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as non-executive Chairman of its Management Board, effective 1 April.
  • Dominic was formerly Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company and was most recently Canadas Ambassador to China.
  • Dominic will support LeapFrog as it makes ever more investments in private companies in Asia and Africa, accelerates its fundraising, diversifies its investor base, and enhances its magnet for global impact investing talent.
  • Dominic Barton, incoming Chairman at LeapFrog Investments, said: LeapFrogs team and portfolio companies are championing a new kind of capitalism that unlocks opportunity for billions of low-income people.

The Institute Of Internal Auditors (IIA) Appoints Brad Monterio As Executive Vice President Of Member Competency And Learning

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) announced the recent appointment of Brad Monterio to the global leadership team as Executive Vice President of Member Competency and Learning, a newly created position.

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) announced the recent appointment of Brad Monterio to the global leadership team as Executive Vice President of Member Competency and Learning, a newly created position.
  • His responsibilities also include the learning system for The IIA's premier global certification, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), as well as sponsorships and advertising sales for the organization.
  • Prior to joining The IIA, Monterio was most recently Chief Learning Officer and Vice President of Member Competency and Learning for the California Society of CPAs, the largest state CPA society in the U.S., with approximately 45,000 members.
  • The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the internal audit profession's most widely recognized advocate, educator, and provider of standards, guidance, and certifications.

Associa Advantage, Inc., Partners with COIT Cleaning & Restoration Services

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Dallas, TX, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Advantage, Inc ., an Associacompany,haspartnered with COIT Cleaning & Restoration Services to offer expert cleaning services to Associa clients.

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  • Dallas, TX, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Advantage, Inc ., an Associacompany,haspartnered with COIT Cleaning & Restoration Services to offer expert cleaning services to Associa clients.
  • COIT provides cleaning services for homes and businesses, including everything from air ducts, carpets, area rugs, tile, grout, wood floor, laminate, concrete, natural stone, drapery and blinds, and much more.
  • This new partnership with COIT Cleaning & Restoration Services is just another example of our commitment to going above and beyond in providing our communities access to the best products and services available to improve their property and home.
  • For more information on COIT Cleaning and Restoration, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter.

Aegea Saneamento Posts Net Revenue Of R$690.2 Million In 2Q21

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

The network expansion at guas Guariroba, Ambiental Serra, Prolagos, guas do Mirante, guas de Manaus and guas de Teresina, accounted for 7.0% of the growth.

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  • The network expansion at guas Guariroba, Ambiental Serra, Prolagos, guas do Mirante, guas de Manaus and guas de Teresina, accounted for 7.0% of the growth.
  • In 2Q21, Aegea's consolidated water loss rate reached 51.3%, down 3.1 percentage points from 2Q20,reflecting the Company's efforts to reduce physical and commercial losses in water distribution at its concessions, especially guas de Teresina and guas de Manaus.
  • In the CEDAE concession agreement, the Company's partners were the Equipav Group, GIC and Itasa in the new concession guas do Rio, responsible for the operation.
  • To finance the Aegea Business Plan, the company raised additional capital through a corporate restructuring process at the guas Guariroba concession, concluded in July, with the subscription and payment of preferred shares in the amount of R$550.0 million, representing 32.08% of indirect interest in the capital stock.Aegea remains the controlling shareholder of guas Guariroba, holding 100% of the common shares with voting rights.

IIRC and SASB form the Value Reporting Foundation, providing comprehensive suite of tools to assess, manage and communicate value

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

San Francisco and London, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today officially announce their merger to form the Value Reporting Foundation.

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  • San Francisco and London, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today officially announce their merger to form the Value Reporting Foundation.
  • The Value Reporting Foundation supports business and investor decision-making with three key resources: Integrated Thinking Principles, Integrated Reporting Framework and SASB Standards.
  • Janine Guillot, CEO, Value Reporting Foundation said: We have listened to the strong demand from businesses and investors for a simplified corporate reporting landscape.
  • Mervyn E. King, Chair Emeritus, Value Reporting Foundation said: "We are virtually at the door of having a globally accepted comprehensive corporate reporting system.

GRI and SASB reporting ‘complement each other’

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Therefore, I welcome the findings of this research, showing that GRI and SASB reporting are complementary.

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  • Therefore, I welcome the findings of this research, showing that GRI and SASB reporting are complementary.
  • The GRI and SASB Standards have unique and complementary roles within a global and comprehensive corporate reporting system.
  • Harriet Howey, Global Non-Financial Reporting and ESG Lead, Diageo
    I look at SASB as if it's a subset of information that's already within GRI.
  • Hilary Schumacher, Sustainability Reporting Advisor, Suncor Energy
    We created a blended reporting framework that combines GRI, IIRC, SDG and SASB standards.

The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing Awards a Combined $500,000 in Grants to IIRC and SASB to Help Drive Harmonization of Enterprise Value Reporting

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

The IIRC and SASB first announced their intent to merge into the Value Reporting Foundation in November 2020.

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  • The IIRC and SASB first announced their intent to merge into the Value Reporting Foundation in November 2020.
  • The TPF also funds public policy initiatives to enable or encourage more investors to enter the impact investing market.
  • SASB and the IIRC will develop a joint strategic plan for the merger of the two organizations into the Value Reporting Foundation.
  • By merging into the Value Reporting Foundation, the IIRC and SASB hope to accelerate process toward a globally accepted corporate reporting system.