Using USP Class VI certified resins to mold a new line of fluid dispensing components, Nordson EFD provides assurance of the quality and safety of its products to manufacture medical devices.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.-Tuesday 15 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces Optimum® Class VI fluid dispensing components made from 100% virgin resin that is Class VI certified by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP).

“We wanted to make it easier for medical manufacturers to provide the traceability required to meet strict regulatory standards,” said Felicitas Stuebing, global product line specialist at Nordson EFD. “Meeting the most stringent USP Class designation is not only a testament to the quality of our components, it provides peace of mind that our components are safe to use in medi ... Read more »

 Global Search Firms Heidrick & Struggles, Egon Zehnder, 11 Private Equity Firms, and Key Diversity Partners Join Expanding Effort to Publish Board Opportunities in Diligent Director Network

NEW YORK-Saturday 19 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Diligent Corporation, a leading modern governance company used by nearly 700,000 board directors and leaders, today announced additional partnerships to enhance its Modern Leadership initiative, which provides senior leaders with the resources, insights, partnerships, and technology needed to further catalyze diversity and modernize governance in their organizations. To propel Modern Leadership forward, Diligent is partnering with an additional 11 private equity firms – 21 in total – and an additional four search firms, including Heidrick & Struggles and Egon Zehnder, joining founding partner Spencer Stuart. These partners commit to posting open board opportunities specifically for dive ... Read more »

Agreement Empowers United Nations Organization to Use Location Intelligence to Build Sustainable Communities Globally

REDLANDS, Calif.-Saturday 19 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced today it entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UN-Habitat. Under the agreement, UN-Habitat will use Esri software to develop a cloud-based geospatial technology foundation to help build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities worldwide in areas where resources are scarce.

UN-Habitat, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, works for a better urban future across the world. "As a center of knowledge and innovation for a better future, UN-Habitat is committed to supporting and spreading the use of technology for development," said Marco Kamiya, senior economist, Knowledge and Innovation Branch, UN-Habitat. "Digital technologies have the p ... Read more »

LONDON-Tuesday 15 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today the formation of an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Solutions Group to serve the growing global demand for ESG insights. The group leverages Moody’s data and expertise across ESG, climate risk, and sustainable finance, and aligns with Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics (MA) to deliver a comprehensive, integrated suite of ESG customer solutions.

The ESG Solutions Group develops tools and analytics that identify, quantify, and report on the impact of ESG-related risks and opportunities. Moody’s ESG capabilities expanded following its investments in Vigeo Eiris (VE), a global pioneer in ESG assessments, data and tools, and sustainable finance, and Four Twenty Seven, a leader in climate risk analysis, in 2019. ESG and climate risk considerations are already integrated into credit ratings and research o ... Read more »