S&P Global Ratings

California Water Service Group Surpasses Global Average ESG Evaluation Score from S&P Global Ratings

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its recently published Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Evaluation Report, S&P Global Ratings awarded California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) a score of 74 out of 100.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its recently published Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Evaluation Report, S&P Global Ratings awarded California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) a score of 74 out of 100.
  • Group performed on par with other utility networks in the United States (average score of 74/100), scored higher than the global sector average (72/100), and was rated even higher than the global average score (65/100) among more than 185 entities across 21 sectors.
  • Power 2023 U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM.
  • Also, in May of this year, Group published its 2022 ESG Report and committed to setting greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by the end of the third quarter of 2024.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, October 3, 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 receives top honors for product innovation, DE&I at The Home Depot’s 2023 Innovation Awards

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has received two notable honors from retail partner The Home Depot as part of the retailer’s annual Supplier Partnership Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has received two notable honors from retail partner The Home Depot as part of the retailer’s annual Supplier Partnership Meeting.
  • The GLIDDEN® floor paint and concrete stain product line by PPG featuring COOL SURFACE TECHNOLOGY™ formulation was named a 2023 Innovation Award winner – second runner up, and PPG was named as the Supplier Diversity Tier II Partner of the Year.
  • The Supplier Diversity Awards aim to spotlight supplier partners who exhibit a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within their business practices.
  • We protect and beautify the world and the PPG Logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Glidden is a registered trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes Inc.

S&P Global Senior Executives Featured on 2023 Heroes Role Model Lists for Advancing Gender Diversity in the Workplace

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global today announced that five senior executives have been recognized on the 2023 Heroes Role Model Lists .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global today announced that five senior executives have been recognized on the 2023 Heroes Role Model Lists .
  • The 2023 Heroes Role Model Lists, presented by INvolve and supported by YouTube, showcase leaders who are championing women in business and driving change for gender diversity in the workplace.
  • "I'm thrilled to be recognized for championing women in business," said Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Ratings.
  • S&P Global colleagues on the 2023 Heroes Role Model Lists include:
    Heroes Executives Role Model List:
    Heroes Advocates Role Model List:
    Heroes Future Leaders Role Model List:
    In 2022, four S&P Global leaders were featured on Heroes Women Role Model Lists .

Clean Power Alliance Reaches Financial Milestone with A- Credit Rating from Standard & Poor's

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean Power Alliance (CPA), California's largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) serving more than three million residents and businesses throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties, has announced the achievement of a financial milestone by earning an "A-" issuer credit rating (ICR) with a Stable Outlook from S&P Global Ratings.

Key Points: 
  • S&P's report cites several of CPA's strengths that support this Investment Grade credit rating:
    "I am extremely proud of the Clean Power Alliance team having reached this milestone.
  • "The rating clearly underscores the evolution of CPA from a startup in clean energy to an industry leader in California and the nation."
  • "The S&P A- Issuer Credit Rating reflects our team's continuing commitment to ensuring CPA's financial strength," said CPA Chief Financial Officer David McNeil.
  • "This rating recognizes CPA's strong fiscal management and thoughtful contracting with projects that make Southern California more sustainable and resilient."

Jericho Energy Ventures Inc.: The Policy Power of Renewable Tech Advancements

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV: JEV) (OTC: JROOF), Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL), Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) are companies harnessing today's technological innovations.

Key Points: 
  • Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV: JEV) (OTC: JROOF), Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL), Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) are companies harnessing today's technological innovations.
  • Jericho Energy Ventures (TSXV: JEV) (OTC: JROOF) is an energy company positioned for the current energy transitions.
  • Jericho co-led a Series A investment in H2U along with Dolby Family Ventures, Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES), and Motus Ventures, and has an appointee to H2U’s Board of Directors.
  • Meanwhile, Jericho Energy Ventures' portfolio company's non-iridium catalysts offer a six-year lifespan in specific uses like PEM electrolyzers, marking a commercial breakthrough.

Fosun International's FTSE Russell ESG Rating Upgraded to 3.8, Maintains Inclusion in FTSE4Good Index Series

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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HONG KONG, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading index company, FTSE Russell, recently announced the latest ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating results of Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International").

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading index company, FTSE Russell, recently announced the latest ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating results of Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International").
  • In 2023, Fosun International's FTSE Russell ESG rating improved from 3.0 to 3.8, consistently outperforming the global industry average (2.4) and the country average (1.6), while maintaining its inclusion in the FTSE Russell FTSE4Good Index Series.
  • The FTSE Russell ESG rating focuses on corporate governance, environmental, and social issues.
  • The substantial improvement in Fosun International's ESG rating and its continued inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series highlight the capital market's strong recognition of the Company's ESG management capabilities.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, September 26, 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, 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.

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.

S&P Assigns Nu BB- International Rating, Highlights Strong Growth and Better Efficiency

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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S&P Global Ratings assigned a BB- international rating to Nu Financeira and Nu Holdings.

Key Points: 
  • S&P Global Ratings assigned a BB- international rating to Nu Financeira and Nu Holdings.
  • “The rating on Nubank reflects an improvement of its financial metrics thanks to strong growth and better efficiency.
  • Currently one in every two Brazilian adults is a customer, so we see a large avenue of growth within our own base.
  • Among solid and improving financial and operational results, the agency highlighted Nu’s efficiency ratio at 39%.