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Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, August 22, 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 15, 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.

Cintas Named to FTSE4Good Index Series Again

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to the FTSE4Good Index for the second year in a row.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to the FTSE4Good Index for the second year in a row.
  • Cintas earned its first inclusion in the index in 2022.
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    Global index and data provider FTSE Russell created the FTSE4Good Index Series to include companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Businesses included in the FTSE4Good Index Series meet a variety of environmental, social and governance criteria.

IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it achieved an environmental, social and governance ("ESG") Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 99th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell's ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT's previous ESG Score of 3.5 out of 5.0 in 2022, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it achieved an environmental, social and governance ("ESG") Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 99th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell's ESG Scores.
  • This was an improvement from IGT's previous ESG Score of 3.5 out of 5.0 in 2022, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.
  • "IGT remains dedicated to incorporating the highest standards of sustainability practices throughout our business and achieving this improved score from FTSE Russell's ESG Scores and ranking in the top percentile is a testament to our global commitment," said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability.
  • The ESG Scores align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which are reflected in FTSE Russell's ESG framework.

Eisai Listed for 22nd Consectutive Year In FTSE4Good Index Series, An Index for Socially Responsible Investment

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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The FTSE4Good Index Series is a global index series for socially responsible investment.

Key Points: 
  • The FTSE4Good Index Series is a global index series for socially responsible investment.
  • The FTSE4Good Index Series was developed by FTSE Russell to promote investment in companies that meet global environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
  • As of the end of June 2023, 1,121 companies worldwide and 250 Japanese companies were included in the FTSE4Good Developed Index Series.
  • Currently, in addition to the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes, another global ESG investment index, Eisai is also listed in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index, the MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) and the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, which are ESG investment indices for Japanese stocks adopted by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).

transcosmos selected as an FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index constituent for the first time

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has been selected as an FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index constituent for the first time. The index represents the performance of listed Japanese companies that demonstrate specific environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Key Points: 
  • The index represents the performance of listed Japanese companies that demonstrate specific environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
  • The FTSE Blossom Japan Index series is a global ESG index developed by FTSE Russell, a fully owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange.
  • The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index represents the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of Japanese companies relative to other companies in their respective sectors.
  • transcosmos believes that the company has been recognized for such activities and has now been named an FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index constituent.

Forge Global Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (“Forge,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FRGE), a leading private securities marketplace, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (“Forge,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FRGE), a leading private securities marketplace, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Revenue: Total revenue less transaction-based expenses was $16.6 million compared to $15.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Operating Loss: Total operating loss was $22.6 million compared to total operating loss of $23.0 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Net Loss: Net loss was $25.1 million compared to net loss of $21.3 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, August 8, 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.

PPG recognized for strong sustainability practices by FTSE4Good for fifth consecutive year

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth consecutive year.
  • “Sustainability is embedded into how we operate as an organization,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability.
  • In addition to the FTSE4Good Index Series, PPG has been recognized for its sustainability and ESG efforts by EcoVadis, MSCI, Newsweek Magazine America’s Most Responsible Companies, JUST Capital and others.
  • The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

ING posts 2Q2023 net result of €2,155 million with strong income growth and low risk costs

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank.

Key Points: 
  • ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank.
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • 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).
  • As of August 2022, Sustainalytics considers ING’s management of ESG material risk to be ‘strong’, and in June 2022 ING received an ESG rating of 'strong' from S&P Global Ratings.