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[ad_1] When Hypatia Capital started investing in women in leadership, in 2007, there were only 10 women CEOs in the S&P 500. Today there are 50. Why is investing in companies with women who are Chief Executive Officers, considered impact and sustainable investing? Because they bring increased economic output, inclusivity, and performance. Before we look at what we gain by investing in women in leadership, lets measure what we lose by not including women fully in the economy. Women represent close to 50% of the population but only 47% of the workforce. Every year, McKinsey and Lean In publish the…

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[ad_1] 7M+ tons of carbon removal: Microsoft will receive over 7 million tons of high-quality carbon removal credits over 25 years. 60,000 acres restored: The project will plant 35M+ native trees across Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. Scaling to 500,000 acres: Chestnut aims to expand its afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) portfolio to 500,000 acres by 2030. Microsoft is doubling down on carbon removal: The tech giant signed a 25-year agreement with Chestnut Carbon to secure more than 7 million tons of carbon removal credits. This marks one of the largest nature-based carbon offtake deals in the U.S. and builds on…

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[ad_1] Invitation-only initiative directly connects leading international suppliers and enablers of carbon markets to Singapore-based corporates, as well as enabling carbon credit sales under Article 6 to countries with whom Singapore has signed an implementation agreement Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – February 3, 2025) – DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ: DEVS) (“DevvStream” or the “Company”), a leading carbon credit project co-development and generation firm specializing in technology-based solutions, today announced its admittance into the Singapore Carbon Market Alliance (“SCMA”), an invitation-only platform developed by the Singapore Economic Development Board in cooperation with IETA, the first international, multi-sector organization devoted to pricing and trading greenhouse gas…

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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The possibility of a full-blown trade war erupting between the US and seemingly every other country has made for a nasty start to the month for markets. But since I always love to take advantage of short-term jitters, I’m giving a lot of thought to buying a few FTSE 250 stocks if the selling pressure continues. One example is an old favourite. Lucky escape It’s rare for me to sell a winning investment. That said, I jettisoned my position in Greggs (LSE: GRG) last autumn. At the time, the valuation just felt a little too…

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[ad_1] Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no longer just about sealing the deal — they’re about unlocking real, long-term value. Yet, with 70% to 90% of M&A deals failing, a flawed due diligence process is often to blame. In today’s evolving market, firms must move beyond risk assessment and embrace value-driven due diligence — a holistic approach that evaluates not just financials, but operational resilience, technological capabilities, and cultural fit. According to the latest data published by PitchBook, global M&A activity experienced strong growth in 2024, driven by more favorable macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing valuations. In North America, deal value…

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[ad_1] Source: Shutterstock US President Donald Trump has quickly installed US tariffs and Canada, Mexico and China, starting rumours of a full on trade war. But what do the experts think? Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst, Capital.com Markets are bracing for another volatile week as Trump’s tariff policies take centre stage. The confirmation of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada over the weekend caught markets somewhat off guard, despite Trump’s prior hints. The lack of a clear economic rationale behind this decision—justified primarily as a measure to curb illegal immigration and fentanyl imports—has unsettled investors, leading to a risk-off sentiment at the…

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[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump hold up an executive order, “Unleashing prosperity through deregulation,” that he signed in the Oval Office on January 31, 2025 in Washington, D.C., while also speaking to reporters about tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico.Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesPresident Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China — which he justified under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to combat the fentanyl crisis —makes good on a running threat to do so. It may appear bold to some or as an attempt to “negotiate” by others,…

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