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    ESG & Sustainability Highlights

    Thousands of hurricane cars expected to flood used car market       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017)
    Source: Fox Denver
    Arkansas one step away from ban on controversial herbicide use next summer       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017)
    Source: NASDAQ
    We must accelerate transitions for sustainability and climate change, experts say       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017)
    Source: PHYS.org

    USA Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Reporting

    New Ford Sustainability Report Reveals Progress on Water Stewardship Goals       
    (Friday - September 01, 2017)
    Source: Sustainable Brands
    Tiffany & Co. Highlights Progress and Commitments in New Sustainability Report       
    (Friday - September 01, 2017)
    Source: CSRWire
    Shaw Industries, other carpetmakers move to more sustainable production       
    (Tuesday - August 29, 2017)
    Source: Times Free Press

    Sovereign Wealth Fund Highlights

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    Insights...
    DJSI Results Announced — Are You In / Out? Attend Our Workshop in Collaboration with RobecoSAM in New York City on October 24th
    18. September 2017 Corporate Citizenship
    Many corporations that endeavor to be sustainable become a bit nervous as we pass Labor Day in the USA.  The rebalancing of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes is traditionally announced at that time.  Is my company in?  Out?  Increasingly, CEOs … Continue reading →
    This Is Hurricane Season in the Americas — And Climate Change Discussions Will Accompany News Reports About the Super-Storms Coming Ashore
    08. September 2017 Climate Change
    All news/all the time — that was the American television viewer’s diet of content during the week long siege, with Hurricane Harvey sweeping ashore along the Gulf of Mexico areas of the State of Texas.  And the plight of the people … Continue reading →
    Practitioner Workshop: DEMYSTIFYING THE CSA & DJSI
    06. September 2017 Corporate Citizenship
    Practitioner Workshop: DEMYSTIFYING THE CSA & DJSI Focus on Assessment Questions for Human Rights, Human Capital & Supply Chain  October 24, 2017 Presented to you by G&A Institute in collaboration RobecoSAM Hosted at Baruch College/CUNY in New York City The aim … Continue reading →

    Asset MGR Highlights

    SEC provides additional guidance for executive pay ratio disclosures       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017)
    Source: Reuters
    How to invest yet also be socially responsible       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017)
    Source: Everyinvestor
    Looking Ahead to the 2018 Proxy Season: Preparing for CEO Pay Ratio Rules Disclosure Requirements       
    (Thursday - September 21, 2017)
    Source: Lexology

    United States Public Pension Fund Highlights

    Why unfunded public pension plans amount to theft       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017) Associated Profiles : Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds – State Treasurer’s Office
    Source: sandiegouniontribune.com
    CalPERS' unbelievable arrogance       
    (Friday - September 22, 2017) Associated Profiles : California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
    Source: topix.com
    Virginia Retirement System gives nearly $6.75 million in incentive pay to investment team       
    (Thursday - September 21, 2017) Associated Profiles : Virginia Retirement System
    Source: Richmond.com
     

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