Chaya M. Cooperberg

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. provides non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers throughout U.S. and Canada. Its Canadian business principally operates under the Progressive Waste Solutions, BFI Canada and WSI brand which provides vertically integrated waste collection, recycling and disposal services. Progressive Waste Solutions was founded on July 2, 2010 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.

Alderwoods Group, Inc. operates funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories. The company offers funeral services which include casket sales, remains collection, death registration, embalming and transportation. It is located in Ontario, Canada.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.