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Applied Systems: Best Cloud-Based Insurance Software Provider US 2021

Founded in 1983, Applied Systems has cornered the market for cloud-based insurance software. The multinational company has offices in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, and employs 1,600 people. Applied Systems has cultivated a work culture that inspires camaraderie

Volante Technologies: Best Payments & Financial Messaging Solutions Global 2021

As the financial services industry faces new challenges in bringing secure, fast, and compliant payment options to their clients, Volante Technologies’ cloud-native solutions simplify and automate complex processes in payments and financial messaging. Volante Technologies is a global fintech leader

Alaska Permanent Fund: Best SWF Investment Team The Americas 2021

Alaska Permanent Fund (APF) began 45 years ago with an initial contribution of $734,000. Through expert management and a disciplined investment approach, that has grown to a $75bn portfolio. APF ranks as the largest sovereign wealth fund in the US.

Peabody: Best ESG-Responsible Mining Company Global 2020

Peabody makes a bold case for coal as a sustainable energy source. The NYSE-listed company understands that this is a controversial claim, but backs it with facts — and action. As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, it publicises

Canada Goose: Best ESG-Responsible Clothing Manufacturer Global 2020

Canada Goose was founded over 60 years in Toronto. Dani Reiss, the founder’s grandson, later joined the company and became President and CEO. He ignited the company’s growth and pledged to remain Made-in-Canada. Born in the North, the brand made

Charah Solutions: Best Sustainable Environmental Management Solutions USA 2020

Charah Solutions’ management and employees are committed to environmental responsibility as the company provides mission-critical environmental services and byproduct sales to the U.S. power generation industry. Charah Solutions assists utilities to sustainably manage and recycle ash byproducts generated from the

Trillium Asset Management: Best ESG Investment Integration United States 2020

Trillium Asset Management was launched in 1982 by the late Joan Bavaria, heralded as the founding mother of ESG investing. After studying the investment system — and finding flaws — Bavaria started Trillium to provide clients with options better aligned

Vancity: Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs Programme Canada 2020

Countless studies have shown women to be profitable entrepreneurs, yet they still only claim a fraction of available global funding. Despite the record-breaking numbers of female-founded unicorns in 2019 and the all-time highs for worldwide corporate capital-raising in 2020, women’s

Walmart: Most Innovative Retailer United States 2020

Walmart has become the largest retailer in the world by giving customers what they are looking for at low, low prices. It is also the largest private employer, and as of mid-July 2020 had taken on 400,000 extra staff in

Fitch Ratings: Best Credit Services Global 2021

A leading global provider of credit ratings, commentary and research for global capital markets, Fitch Ratings is considered by many the tiebreaker amongst the major credit agencies. Often the first to spot the potential for trouble or, indeed, early signs

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