Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

Alpen High Performance Products Announces Andrew Zech as New CEO

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 18, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), the leading American manufacturer of high performance window technologies for commercial and residential markets, today announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Zech, formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Nuveen Green Capital. Former CEO Brad Begin, who purchased the company in 2006, has grown Alpen into one of the high-performance building industry's leading companies, and one of the state of Colorado's best employers. Begin transitions to his role as Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2024, when the move becomes official.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), the leading American manufacturer of high performance window technologies for commercial and residential markets, today announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Zech, formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Nuveen Green Capital.
  • "I am excited to join Alpen, especially at this time," said Zech.
  • "Alpen has a ton of momentum from the recent announcement from the Department of Energy," said Zech.
  • Zech specializes in scaling high growth companies, advises several sustainability-focused startup companies, and currently sits on the board of Alpen HPP.

Power Sustainable publishes inaugural Private Markets Sustainability Report

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023

MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Sustainable (the "Firm"), a climate-focused alternative asset manager, today released its inaugural Private Markets Sustainability Report (the "Report").

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Sustainable (the "Firm"), a climate-focused alternative asset manager, today released its inaugural Private Markets Sustainability Report (the "Report").
  • This Report reflects the sustainability efforts of Power Sustainable's private markets activities, where its investment groups invest in businesses and projects which help promote decarbonization, build sustainable communities, and drive energy and resource efficiency.
  • "I am proud to present Power Sustainable's first Private Markets Sustainability Report," said Olivier Desmarais, Chairman and CEO of Power Sustainable.
  • Power Sustainable will continue to target competitive returns and positive sustainability outcomes for the environment and society, and welcomes an active conversation among the sustainable finance community regarding the constant evolution and improvement of financial disclosures in this space.

IAS Releases Inaugural Responsibility Report Illustrating Commitment to Trust, Transparency, and Responsible Business Practices

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced the release of its inaugural Responsibility Report outlining the tangible progress the company is making to strengthen its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to present our inaugural Responsibility Report demonstrating our intent to make a positive impact on our customers, shareholders, employees, and the broader global community," said Lisa Utzschneider, Chief Executive Officer, Integral Ad Science.
  • "The results of this report exemplify our unwavering dedication to innovation and ethical practices, our continual obsession for exceptional service for our customers, and our strong commitment to creating a great place to work and develop."
  • In May 2023, IAS received the industry's first accreditation for Connected TV video viewable impressions from the Media Rating Council.
  • "Our unwavering dedication to aligning ESG initiatives with our business practices is a fundamental principle at IAS," said Utzschneider.

BingX Appoints Vivien Lin as Chief Product Officer to Elevate User Experience

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the appointment of Vivien Lin as its Chief Product Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the appointment of Vivien Lin as its Chief Product Officer.
  • Vivien Lin will also take the role of Global Spokesperson of BingX, fostering transparent communication and strengthening its connection with global crypto communities.
  • Additionally, Vivien has years of experience in well-known crypto exchanges as leaders of financial products, risk management, and new product development, along with a deep understanding of product life cycle and go-to-market strategy.
  • As Chief Product Officer, Vivien Lin will play a pivotal role in steering BingX's product development strategy over futures, spots, and assets management.

BingX Appoints Vivien Lin as Chief Product Officer to Elevate User Experience

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the appointment of Vivien Lin as its Chief Product Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the appointment of Vivien Lin as its Chief Product Officer.
  • Vivien Lin will also take the role of Global Spokesperson of BingX, fostering transparent communication and strengthening its connection with global crypto communities.
  • Additionally, Vivien has years of experience in well-known crypto exchanges as leaders of financial products, risk management, and new product development, along with a deep understanding of product life cycle and go-to-market strategy.
  • As Chief Product Officer, Vivien Lin will play a pivotal role in steering BingX's product development strategy over futures, spots, and assets management.

Xiao-I Showcases Hua Zang Universal Large Language Model and Its Cutting-Edge Applications at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

The event, held in Abu Dhabi from November 27th to 30th, brought together industry leaders to provide an in-depth exploration of the cutting-edge advancements in large language models.

Key Points: 
  • The event, held in Abu Dhabi from November 27th to 30th, brought together industry leaders to provide an in-depth exploration of the cutting-edge advancements in large language models.
  • The event provided a unique platform to explore these dynamic changes and their potential impact on the financial world.
  • Hua Zang LLM, serving as a practical big data solution, offers a controllable, customizable, and deliverable large language model.
  • In targeted application scenarios, Xiao-I facilitates Hua Zang LLM's entry into vertical fields such as finance, government, healthcare, construction, culture, and tourism.

Vale Base Metals Chief Executive Deshnee Naidoo to Step Down

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 1, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vale Base Metals Limited (VBM) today announces that Deshnee Naidoo has elected to leave the company and will step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VBM effective March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vale Base Metals Limited (VBM) today announces that Deshnee Naidoo has elected to leave the company and will step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VBM effective March 31, 2024.
  • The Board has initiated the process to identify and appoint a new CEO, who will be based in Toronto, to succeed Deshnee in leading VBM through its ongoing transformation into a world-class metals business.
  • Mark Cutifani, Chairman of VBM, said: "We thank Deshnee for the tremendous commitment and dedication she has shown as CEO of Vale Base Metals.
  • VBM CEO, Deshnee Naidoo, added: "It has been a privilege to serve Vale since 2021 as CFO and most recently as CEO.

Vale Base Metals Chief Executive Deshnee Naidoo to Step Down

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 1, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vale Base Metals Limited (VBM) today announces that Deshnee Naidoo has elected to leave the company and will step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VBM effective March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vale Base Metals Limited (VBM) today announces that Deshnee Naidoo has elected to leave the company and will step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VBM effective March 31, 2024.
  • The Board has initiated the process to identify and appoint a new CEO, who will be based in Toronto, to succeed Deshnee in leading VBM through its ongoing transformation into a world-class metals business.
  • Mark Cutifani, Chairman of VBM, said: "We thank Deshnee for the tremendous commitment and dedication she has shown as CEO of Vale Base Metals.
  • VBM CEO, Deshnee Naidoo, added: "It has been a privilege to serve Vale since 2021 as CFO and most recently as CEO.

ParentPowered PBC Appoints new Chairman of the Board: Luis Duarte, Partner at Imaginable Futures, as Company Ushers in the Next Phase of Growth

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides Ready4K research-based digital family engagement programs, today announced the appointment of Luis Duarte as the Company's Chairman of the Board. A Director on ParentPowered's Board since 2020, Duarte's appointment to Chairman recognizes his entrepreneurial and impact investing experience, significant Company contributions, and commitment to the continued growth of ParentPowered.

Key Points: 
  • A Director on ParentPowered's Board since 2020, Duarte's appointment to Chairman recognizes his entrepreneurial and impact investing experience, significant Company contributions, and commitment to the continued growth of ParentPowered.
  • "I feel very privileged to take on this role at such an exciting time for the Company.
  • ParentPowered is innovating the family engagement experience in thoughtful, evidence-based ways which will benefit all ParentPowered stakeholders for years to come," said Duarte.
  • "This is a significant moment in the history of our Company and the next phase in our growth.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today the results of the 2023 election for four positions on the FHLBNY's Board of Directors ("Board") whose terms will each commence on January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") announced today the results of the 2023 election for four positions on the FHLBNY's Board of Directors ("Board") whose terms will each commence on January 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Weyne will continue to serve as an Independent Director and Ms. Maloney will serve as a Public Interest Independent Director.
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank.
  • It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 11 regional, stockholder-owned banks.