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U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2024 Best Companies to Work For by Industry

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For by Industry. The lists, an expansion of U.S. News' Careers offerings, provides a look at the 349 best publicly traded companies across 20 industries to help employees and job seekers make decisions about workplaces that may be a good fit for them.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For by Industry .
  • Similar to the inaugural Best Companies to Work For, the rankings take into account quality of pay, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development and advancement by industry.
  • "The U.S. News Best Companies to Work For by Industry includes companies that scored highest on a variety of metrics that contribute to a positive work environment and day-to-day employee experience in their respective industries."
  • Since publishing its 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For list, U.S. News implemented a few changes to its methodology when compiling the 20 ranking sublists.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

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  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 59,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Avangrid Earns Twelve ESG+F Accolades in 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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In addition, Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán has been awarded two prestigious honors this year from the Foreign Policy Association and the World Jurist Association.

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  • In addition, Avangrid Chairman Ignacio Galán has been awarded two prestigious honors this year from the Foreign Policy Association and the World Jurist Association.
  • “Each and every one of these awards is a reflection of our commitment to upholding ESG+F principles in everything that we do,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Avangrid’s 2023 awards and recognitions include:
    FTSE4Good Index Series , by FTSE Russell: Measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Avangrid ranked second overall within the utility industry and first among utilities for its commitment to the environment.

PharmaEssentia Included in FTSE Russell Indices

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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PharmaEssentia Corporation , (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced the company is included in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, FTSE All-World Index, FTSE global All-Cap and total-Cap Indices, and the FTSE Global Mid Cap Index.

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  • PharmaEssentia Corporation , (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced the company is included in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, FTSE All-World Index, FTSE global All-Cap and total-Cap Indices, and the FTSE Global Mid Cap Index.
  • These inclusions became effective after close of business on Friday, September 15, 2023.
  • Used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally, FTSE Russell is a global index leader and a wholly owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group.

Fosun International's HSI ESG Rating Upgraded to AA-, Selected as a Constituent Stock of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International" or the "Company"), with its outstanding sustainability performance, its HSI ESG rating has been upgraded to AA- and has been selected as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the first time.

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  • Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International" or the "Company"), with its outstanding sustainability performance, its HSI ESG rating has been upgraded to AA- and has been selected as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the first time.
  • The Hang Seng Sustainability Index selects outstanding companies in the field of sustainability by evaluating Hong Kong-listed companies on seven core indicators, including corporate governance, environment, and fair operating practices.
  • In addition to being selected as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the first time this year, Fosun International has also been selected as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index for three consecutive years, a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index for four consecutive years, and for the first time, a constituent stock of the Hang Seng (Mainland and HK) Corporate Sustainability Index.
  • Furthermore, Fosun International has made consecutive improvements in FTSE Russell ESG rating and has been selected as a constituent stock of the FTSE4Good Index Series for the first time in 2022.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 59,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Hitachi Selected as a Constituent of FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, ESG Investment Indices

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. continued to be selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.

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  • TOKYO, Sept 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. continued to be selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.
  • The FTSE4Good Index Series, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index are ESG investment indices created by FTSE Russell and significant benchmarks used by investors for assessing corporate ESG practices.
  • The FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index are adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as a benchmark for ESG passive funds.
  • * News Release on April 25, 2023 "Hitachi Amends Executive Compensation System, Further Strengthening Links Between Corporate Value and Compensation" www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2023/04/230425b.html

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 59,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 59,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Sempra Named to FTSE4Good Index Series for Sustainable Business Practices

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) continues to achieve recognition for its sustainable business practices, ranking on the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) continues to achieve recognition for its sustainable business practices, ranking on the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.
  • The FTSE4Good Index Series recognized Sempra's strong performance across multiple themes including biodiversity, human rights and community and labor standards, awarding top scores for anti-corruption practices and corporate governance.
  • Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance practices.
  • Sempra's inclusion on the FTSE4Good Index Series adds to the company's growing list of distinctions for sustainable business practices, including Fortune "World's Most Admired Companies," Investor's Business Daily "100 Best ESG Companies," and Newsweek "America's Most Responsible Companies," among others.