John Burris

HSBC Global Asset Management (USA), Inc. (AMUS) is the US-based wholly-owned investment advisory and fund management subsidiary of HSBC USA, Inc., and is indirectly owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, NYSE: HBC) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York City. AMUS provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to clients in several major markets and is a multi-product provider of investment and fund management services. For institutions, the firm provides active and tailored portfolio management on a global, regional, asset-class and country specific basis. They also serve as investment adviser to US registered investment companies. AMUS is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Founded in 1999, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (CSAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), a publicly owned foreign bank holding company based in Switzerland.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

Integrated Resources, Inc. provides staffing services. It recruits professionals in the areas of network engineers, database administrators, quality assurance, testers, respiratory therapists, web developers and business analysts. The firm also conducts career development and personal growth programs. The company is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (Epoch) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Bill Priest and David Pearl in 2004. They are a subsidiary of TD Bank US Holding Co., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) in Canada. Epoch provides investment advisory services to primarily institutional clients.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Defenders of Wildlife operates organization for preservation of wild animals and native plants. It also provides action alerts and information services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society operates as an organization for liberal arts and science education. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Science & Technology Center in Ukraine operates as non-profit organization. It provides research grants, commercialization and patent support, training, and project oversight. The company is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Office of Science & Technology is a Non-Profit Organisation which promotes scientific & technological growth & cooperation between US and Austria. The company was founded on May 11, 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Inc. is a non-profit environmental research organization that specializes in disease ecology, the ecology of freshwater and forests, and urban ecology. The American company's staff are experts in these fields and they aim to enhance the ecological literacy of students and decision makers.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.