Month: January 2025

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches a dedicated fund for responsible forest management

Stuart Mitchell

BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching the BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund, its first fund dedicated to forests, classified as Article 9 under the SFDR regulation, which aims to contribute to the fight against global warming, improve the resilience of forests and strengthen biodiversity. What does this fund consist of? The FFF fund is the first to be launched with the International Woodland Company (IWC), a Danish specialist in responsible investment in forest and agricultural land around the world, as well as consulting on sustainable forestry, agriculture and natural ecosystems,…

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Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth

Stuart Mitchell

The Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth (IABNGG) has been launched in an event that took place at COP29 in  November.  The network’s main goal is to mobilise the private sector in Latin America in order to boost collaboration and the development of ambitious green policy frameworks that encourage opportunities for sustainable growth in the region.   It is also a key initiative to connect and strengthen collective business action in the region in the run-up to COP30 in Brazil, building on best experiences and promoting active engagement with governments…

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New guidance offers a roadmap for the U.S. insurance industry to build resilience amid increasing climate disasters

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres released comprehensive guidance to help the U.S. insurance industry reimagine its future in a climate-changing world, offering a clear roadmap for maintaining insurance availability, affordability and the industry’s long-term health amid escalating and costly climate disasters.   The severity and frequency of record-breaking hurricanes, wildfires, and other unnatural catastrophes continues to destroy entire communities and economies. The U.S. faced $92 billion in economic damages in 2023, and 2024, already predicted to be the warmest on record, faces $100 billion in losses, with Hurricanes Milton and Helene expected to cost…

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RepTrak is Acquired by Periscope Equity

Stuart Mitchell

The RepTrak Company™, the global leader in reputation intelligence, announced a majority recapitalization by Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in founder-led, technology-enabled services firms. With over 20 years in the reputation intelligence space, RepTrak is unparalleled in its capabilities to measure and manage corporate reputation. This acquisition by Periscope Equity is a significant milestone, poised to strengthen RepTrak’s competitive market position and accelerate its growth trajectory. The acquisition will allow for an elevated focus on realizing key innovation initiatives including:  Expanding data visualization to enrich user experience in-platform. …

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PRSA Wins Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award for Global Public Relations Association of the Year

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the leading professional organization serving the public relations and communications community, has been recognized as the Global Public Relations Association of the Year by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management during the World Public Relations Forum 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. “For 75+ years, PRSA has been a leading advocate for the communications profession in the U.S. and around the world, and we are thrilled to be recognized as the Global Public Relations Association of the Year,” said Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair. “PRSA fosters a community…

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