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Sharing Green and Low-Carbon Development Experience with the World: Shenzhen's Climate Action Showcased at China Pavilion

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of December 5th (local time), the Shenzhen Session at China Pavilion during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held in the Expo City of Dubai.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of December 5th (local time), the Shenzhen Session at China Pavilion during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) was held in the Expo City of Dubai.
  • The National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation released the Research Report on Low Carbon Transformation and Development of Emerging Industries in Shenzhen, the Ecology Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality released the White Paper on Responding to Climate Change in Shenzhen and Tencent launched "TanLIVE Global" -Empowering Climate Tech Ecosystem.
  • Notably, the White Paper on Responding to Climate Change in Shenzhen comprehensively summarizes the progress made by Shenzhen in tackling climate change since the 13th Five Year Plan, hoping to offer Shenzhen's best practice to global climate change action.
  • A Head Start on Actions, Practices, Measures, and Innovations
    Wang Dong, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) hosted a high-level dialogue and sparked a brainstorming discussion.

Investcorp announces launch of a new Climate Solutions Investment Platform

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp, a global investment manager specializing in alternative investments, today announced the launch of its new Climate Solutions investment platform, anchored by Mumtalakat, the Kingdom of Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund, and other Bahrain-based institutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp, a global investment manager specializing in alternative investments, today announced the launch of its new Climate Solutions investment platform, anchored by Mumtalakat, the Kingdom of Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund, and other Bahrain-based institutions.
  • He added, "we are understandably proud to be launching our Climate Solutions Investment Platform on the eve of COP-28, at a critical point in time when world leaders, global and regional businesses, and the general public have come together to explore climate solutions.
  • James Socas , who joined Investcorp earlier this year as a Managing Director, will lead the business as Head of Climate Solutions.
  • The launch of the Climate Solutions Investment Platform further builds upon Investcorp's commitment to sustainability, by deploying value-added investment towards scaling up high-performing sustainable businesses, driving greater social impact, and allocating resources and capital to accelerate decarbonization both within the firm and across Investcorp's global investment portfolios.

Tackling the Global Food and Climate Crisis-Clear Current Capital Companies Accelerate Solutions

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Co-founders Tim Fronzek and Felipe Lino's Berlin-based Nosh.bio Foods develops ingredients from fungal biomass for animal-free food products.

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  • Co-founders Tim Fronzek and Felipe Lino's Berlin-based Nosh.bio Foods develops ingredients from fungal biomass for animal-free food products.
  • It has partnered with Gingko Bioworks, leveraging strain optimization to produce a mycoprotein that delivers a savory and meaty taste in food products.
  • Change Food will host "The Power of Precision Fermentation as a Climate Solution" session at COP 28 in Dubai.
  • Great to see these founders leading the way for meaningful change in our food system," says CCC GP and Founder Curt Albright.

Rockefeller Asset Management Launches Fifth Equity UCITS Fund, Expands Small Cap Investment Solutions to Non-U.S. Investors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Rockefeller Asset Management, the asset management arm of Rockefeller Capital Management, today announced it has launched its fifth equity UCITS fund, the Rockefeller US Small Cap Equity ESG UCITS (“the Fund") with an initial seed investment of $US42 million.

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  • Rockefeller Asset Management, the asset management arm of Rockefeller Capital Management, today announced it has launched its fifth equity UCITS fund, the Rockefeller US Small Cap Equity ESG UCITS (“the Fund") with an initial seed investment of $US42 million.
  • This expands the firm's available suite of ESG-focused investment solutions available to non-U.S. investors, which currently includes both U.S. and Global Large Cap ESG equity strategies as well as a Climate Solutions strategy, all available to the European market through the Rockefeller Capital Management UCITS ICAV platform.
  • As a firm, Rockefeller Asset Management has a 34-year history managing small cap strategies and four decades of ESG leadership.
  • “The launch of the Rockefeller US Small Cap Equity ESG UCITS will extend our ability to provide our expertise to an additional investor base outside of the United States,” said Casey Clark, President and Chief Investment Officer of Rockefeller Asset Management.

Modine Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results, Raises Full-Year Earnings Guidance

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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RACINE, Wis., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • During the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company recorded $0.5 million of restructuring expenses and $1.0 million of environmental charges.
  • Earnings per share was $0.87 in the second quarter, compared with $0.46 in the second quarter of the prior year.
  • Adjusted earnings per share was $0.89 in the second quarter, compared with adjusted earnings per share of $0.48 in the second quarter of the prior year.
  • "Our second quarter performance was stronger than expected, so we are once again raising our full-year earnings guidance," added Brinker.

CJF panel to evaluate climate-solutions journalism

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Climate-solutions journalism serves as a potential remedy to news avoidance, but does it truly live up to its promise?

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  • Climate-solutions journalism serves as a potential remedy to news avoidance, but does it truly live up to its promise?
  • On November 8 (12:30 p.m. EST), the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), in partnership with insurer Intact Financial Corporation, will convene a panel of experts to probe the effectiveness of this approach.
  • This free virtual event, "Is Climate-Solutions Journalism the Solution?," will unite a panel of eminent climate journalists, academics and editors who are at the forefront of communicating the climate-crisis story to discuss how to make climate journalism more engaging and impactful.
  • "At a time when our planet is facing unprecedented climate challenges, it's crucial that we foster compelling and impactful climate journalism," says Natalie Turvey, CJF president and executive director.

Rubicon Carbon and CHOOOSE Join Forces to Drive Climate Action

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Rubicon Carbon, a next generation carbon solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership with CHOOOSE, a leading SaaS platform enabling businesses to integrate climate action into customer experiences through automation and reporting.

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  • Rubicon Carbon, a next generation carbon solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership with CHOOOSE, a leading SaaS platform enabling businesses to integrate climate action into customer experiences through automation and reporting.
  • Together, CHOOOSE and Rubicon Carbon will offer an integrated suite of products and services – from precise emissions calculations and automated reporting to seamless transaction management – powered by CHOOOSE software and connected to Rubicon Carbon’s dynamic portfolio of carbon solutions.
  • Meanwhile, Rubicon Carbon has developed a broad set of carbon solutions and become a trusted partner to businesses making meaningful progress towards achieving net-zero emissions.
  • We look forward to supporting this large and important sector through our partnership with CHOOOSE," said Amit Kumar, Head of Partnerships, Rubicon Carbon.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Gathers Select Roster of Innovative Companies for Sustainability Summit: Innovating Climate Solutions

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) – today announced its Sustainability Summit: Innovating Climate Solutions. The event gathers a select group of companies to discuss decarbonization and sustainability growth strategies with investors during 1-on-1 virtual meetings.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) – today announced its Sustainability Summit: Innovating Climate Solutions.
  • The event gathers a select group of companies to discuss decarbonization and sustainability growth strategies with investors during 1-on-1 virtual meetings.
  • Erica L. Moffett, Head of Research Marketing Services and Associate Director of Equity Research at Oppenheimer, said, "The Sustainability Summit builds on our past success at bringing together management teams of leading companies with investors in search of opportunities related to breakthroughs in climate solutions.
  • The virtual event features 1-on-1 meetings with 19 companies who are working to find sustainable solutions to address climate change.

TRC ranking soars on ENR's Top 200 Environmental Firms and ENR 500 Sourcebook

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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WINDSOR, Conn., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRC Companies, an environmentally focused and digitally powered global solutions firm, ranked No. 24 – up from No. 39 in 2022 – in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) annual survey of Top 200 Environmental Firms. TRC has a long history of providing environmental services to both public- and private-sector clients and stakeholders. Last year, the firm announced a major expansion of its Climate Solutions offerings to help clients meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and climate goals through advancing decarbonation and resiliency solutions.

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  • 39 in 2022 – in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) annual survey of Top 200 Environmental Firms.
  • TRC has a long history of providing environmental services to both public- and private-sector clients and stakeholders.
  • 39 in 2022 – in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) annual survey of Top 200 Environmental Firms.
  • TRC was also received the following rankings in the ENR Top 500 Sourcebook: No.

Zurich Resilience Solutions expands Sustainability Services team

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), a global provider of Risk Engineering, mitigation and resilience-building services, has expanded its Sustainability Services team in the United States, adding expertise and capacity to help customers identify and manage environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related risks.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), a global provider of Risk Engineering, mitigation and resilience-building services, has expanded its Sustainability Services team in the United States, adding expertise and capacity to help customers identify and manage environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related risks.
  • White's new Director of Workforce Resilience Services role expands on ZRS' DEI consulting service with additional social-related services that help companies attract and retain talent.
  • In addition to traditional Risk Engineering services such as property and safety assessments, ZRS services include climate resilience (both adaptation and mitigation), workforce resilience (including DEI ), business continuity, supply chain and cyber risk services .
  • The ZRS Sustainability Services team also provides support to companies in the U.S. seeking to utilize ZRS' global Climate Resilience service , which helps customers  understand climate change-related impacts to their facilities over future time horizons and take action now to build resilience.