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    ESG & Sustainability Highlights

    Amazon HQ2: Cities are trying to woo tech giant after cancellation of New York plans       
    (Thursday - February 21, 2019)
    Source: USA Today
    Disney, Nestle pull YouTube ads in uproar over child videos       
    (Thursday - February 21, 2019)
    Source: Engadget
    Society and customers expect more, and a sustainable business model delivers       
    (Thursday - February 21, 2019)
    Source: Greenbiz

    USA Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Reporting

    Del Monte Foods Releases 2018 Sustainability Report       
    (Wednesday - January 23, 2019)
    Source: BusinessWire
    Xerox 2018 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report Showcases Commitment to Sustainability, Social Investment, Governance       
    (Tuesday - October 23, 2018)
    Source: Business Wire
    Where Life-Changing Technology Meets Sustainability       
    (Thursday - September 06, 2018)
    Source: PR Newswire

    Sovereign Wealth Fund Highlights

    Sustainability Update Recent Post

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    Insights...
    Question for Corporate Leaders: Is Your Company’s Sustainability Journey Based on Key Strategies? Is There Clear Alignment of Foundational Strategies with Sustainability?
    18. February 2019 Business Case
    HBR Authors Share Some Research Findings Of Importance to Corporate Leaders and Asset Managers… Strategy – the familiar word comes down to us over the eons from the language of ancient Greece. The roots of the original word (translated to “stratagem”) … Continue reading →
    The Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain – Some Thoughts on This For You From Forbes
    11. February 2019 Business Case
    “Ethical sourcing” — we see that a lot of companies are systematically addressing issues in their sourcing and supply chain management to better understand and address (and better manage!) the various issues that their investors, customers, employees, business partners, and … Continue reading →
    Davos 2019: The Conversation in Switzerland Ripples Out to The Rest of the World – News, Commentaries, Reports, Initiatives, For Your Consideration
    01. February 2019 Business & Society
    Davos, Switzerland –  January 2019: The Conversation in Switzerland Ripples Out to The Rest of the World – News, Commentaries, Reports, Initiatives, For Your Consideration by Hank Boerner – Chair and Chief Strategist, G&A Institute The world leadership gathering in … Continue reading →

    Asset MGR Highlights

    Deutsche Bank lost $1.6 billion on a single trade involving Warren Buffett, WSJ says       
    (Thursday - February 21, 2019)
    Source: CNBC
    Fed sees balance sheet reduction ending, notes 'risks and uncertainties'       
    (Thursday - February 21, 2019)
    Source: CNBC
    Three experts weigh in on Walmart as the company soars on earnings       
    (Wednesday - February 20, 2019)
    Source: CNBC

    United States Public Pension Fund Highlights

    Connecticut governor proposes reforms to state teachers fund in conjunction with treasurer       
    (Wednesday - February 20, 2019) Associated Profiles : Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds – State Treasurer’s Office
    Source: Pensions&Investments
    Lawmaker aims to change pension forfeiture rules       
    (Wednesday - February 20, 2019) Associated Profiles : Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System
    Source: abc27
    Hedge Fund Manager Joins Wyoming Pension       
    (Monday - February 18, 2019) Associated Profiles : Wyoming Retirement System
    Source: FINalternatives
     

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