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Handsome Brook Farms and USDA Launch First of Its Kind Climate Smart Organic Egg Project

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms' products but also extends their commitment to supporting their partner farms.

Key Points: 
  • The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms' products but also extends their commitment to supporting their partner farms.
  • Jordan Czeizler, CEO of Handsome Brook Farms, expressed his enthusiasm for the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, saying, "Our Climate Smart Partnership grant will help Handsome Brook Farms continue improving the sustainability of our farms and empowers us to communicate climate-smart practices directly to consumers.
  • University of Kentucky, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering will work with Climate Smart Organic Egg Project participants to enhance the efficiency of in farm infrastructure and agricultural engineering within Climate Smart Organic Egg Project.
  • As the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project unfolds, Handsome Brook Farms will share updates and progress through various channels, including their website .

Sustainability Messages Amplify Marketing Reach by Up to 33 Percentage Points and Perform Across Political Affiliations, Finds New Research by NYU Stern CSB and Edelman

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) and Edelman released first-of-its-kind research, "Effective Sustainability Communications: A Best Practice Guide for Brands & Marketers," uncovering which environmental sustainability claims are most motivating to consumers across wide-ranging demographics. The study was done in partnership with nine global brands spanning apparel, food and beverage, technology, household items, and personal care. Results demonstrate that effective sustainability messages have a powerful amplifier effect, increasing brand reach and relevance between 24-33 percentage points compared with a high-performing category message alone.

Key Points: 
  • Results demonstrate that effective sustainability messages have a powerful amplifier effect, increasing brand reach and relevance between 24-33 percentage points compared with a high-performing category message alone.
  • Results demonstrate that effective sustainability messages have a powerful amplifier effect, increasing brand reach and relevance between 24-33 percentage points compared with a high-performing category message alone.
  • Across all nine brands, sustainability claims significantly expanded brand reach (+24 to +33 ppts) by bringing in new consumers.
  • The sustainability amplifier effect is real and can help brands reach and engage more people.

Vericast and Intel to Modernize Retail, Pilots New In-Store Retail Media Network

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Vericast recently tested the network by piloting an advertising campaign for a globally recognized beverage company across 50 individually operated convenience stores in Dallas and New Orleans.

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  • Vericast recently tested the network by piloting an advertising campaign for a globally recognized beverage company across 50 individually operated convenience stores in Dallas and New Orleans.
  • Recent figures estimate that retail media has grown into a nearly $40 billion market reaching primarily digital audiences.
  • Vericast has recently expanded its in-store retail media network with multiple regional grocery chains, fast casual restaurants, and a 1,700-store commitment from a global convenience store brand.
  • To learn more about how Vericast is modernizing retail, listen to the Business to Human podcast or visit Vericast.com .

Glenmede Announces Sustainable Investing Advisory Council

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Glenmede, a leading investment and wealth management firm overseeing more than $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), today announced the launch of the Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council.

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  • Glenmede, a leading investment and wealth management firm overseeing more than $40 billion in assets under management (AUM), today announced the launch of the Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council.
  • Comprised of industry-leading experts across the sustainable investing space, the new Advisory Council will leverage their unique backgrounds in academia, law, foundations and institutional investing to help Glenmede bolster its efforts in this dynamic and evolving space.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005443/en/
    Advisory Council Members from left to right: top – Mark Campanale, Erika Seth Davies, Witold Henisz; bottom – Katayun Jaffari, Christine Looney, Tensie Whelan (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Glenmede navigates the next phase of growth in this dynamic area, the Sustainable Investing Advisory Council will collaborate with leaders across the firm, providing strategic guidance to Glenmede Trust Company’s (GTC) Sustainable & Impact Investing team and Glenmede Investment Management’s (GIM) ESG Investing team.
  • The Glenmede Sustainable Investing Advisory Council will also consist of four leading experts from Glenmede’s wealth and investment management teams:

NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and HSBC Bank USA Launch Framework to Drive Investment in the Food and Beverage Sustainability Initiatives, Maximizing Impact and Financial Returns

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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HSBC Bank USA, in partnership with NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB), today announced the release of the Food and Agriculture Sustainability Strategies Framework.

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  • HSBC Bank USA, in partnership with NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB), today announced the release of the Food and Agriculture Sustainability Strategies Framework.
  • Grounded in the ROSI™ (Return on Sustainability Investment) methodology developed by CSB, the unique framework helps sustainability and financial leaders within food and agriculture companies make the business case for sustainability initiatives that will deliver both financial value and positive societal impact.
  • This marks the second framework created between NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and HSBC Bank USA, building upon the Apparel Industry Sustainable Strategies Framework announced in 2020.
  • For additional information on the Food and Agriculture Sustainability Strategies Framework, please click here .

Trepp's Education Segment Crowns its First Innovation Challenge Champion

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trepp, a leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets, is excited to announce Jaylin Jones, of the University of Mississippi, as the winner of its first Innovation Challenge. Trepp's Education Segment partnered with NYU Stern's C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance in hosting the challenge which encouraged students to explore innovative solutions using data or technology to address various challenges in the commercial real estate industry within specific categories. 

Key Points: 
  • Trepp's Education Segment partnered with NYU Stern's C.H.
  • Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance in hosting the challenge which encouraged students to explore innovative solutions using data or technology to address various challenges in the commercial real estate industry within specific categories.
  • As part of the Innovation Challenge, participants were tasked with developing innovative solutions using data or technology to solve a variety of challenges within the commercial real estate industry.
  • If you're interested in learning more about our Education Segment and future Innovation Challenges, visit our website today or contact [email protected]
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Trepp's Education Segment Announces Finalists for Inaugural Innovation Challenge

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trepp, a leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets, announced the finalists for its first Innovation Challenge. Trepp's Education Segment is partnering with NYU Stern's C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance in hosting the challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Trepp, a leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets, announced the finalists for its first Innovation Challenge.
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trepp, a leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets, announced the finalists for its first Innovation Challenge .
  • The Inaugural Challenge had two dozen submissions and after two competitive rounds, we have our three finalists who will be competing for grant funding up to $15,000.
  • The finalists of the challenge will be meeting in Trepp's headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, April 19th to present their final presentations to a panel of judges and Trepp's Education Steering Committee.

Starwood Property Trust Further Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Deborah Harmon

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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The addition of Ms. Harmon brings the total number of Board members to nine, seven of whom are independent directors.

Key Points: 
  • The addition of Ms. Harmon brings the total number of Board members to nine, seven of whom are independent directors.
  • This appointment further emphasizes our ongoing commitment to strong governance," stated Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Property Trust.
  • "Continuing to diversify the Board of Directors at Starwood Property Trust ensures strong alignment with our shareholders.
  • "Joining the Board of Directors of Starwood Property Trust is a compelling opportunity given the Company's unique positioning and track record of success.

Research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana Shows Sustainability-Marketed Products Continue to Grow in the Face of High Inflation

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Chicago, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana , formerly IRI and NPD, today released the 2022 update of the CSB Sustainable Market Share Index™ .

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  • Chicago, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana , formerly IRI and NPD, today released the 2022 update of the CSB Sustainable Market Share Index™ .
  • Now in its fourth year, this report examines consumer purchases of sustainability-marketed consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Highlights from the latest research include:
    In the face of high inflation and pressure on U.S. consumers’ wallets, sustainability-marketed products outperformed conventionally marketed products across 36 categories and grew +0.3 points to 17.3% of purchases.
  • “Our annual research with Circana continues to be a must read for marketers, and this year’s results definitively show that sustainable products survived inflation,” asserts Randi Kronthal-Sacco , senior scholar, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business.

Terran Orbital’s Marc Bell Named to South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 Power Leaders 250 List

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Marc Bell has been named to South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 Power Leaders 250 List.

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  • Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Marc Bell has been named to South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 Power Leaders 250 List.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005193/en/
    Terran Orbital’s Marc Bell Named to South Florida Business Journal’s 2023 Power Leaders 250 List (Image Credit: Terran Orbital Corporation)
    Bell is a serial entrepreneur and five-time unicorn founder.
  • In 2008, Bell took a $250 million SPAC public, acquiring startup Armour Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR).
  • “Being counted among South Florida’s 250 Power Leaders is an honor – especially at a time when South Florida is home to so many titans,” said Bell.