FOR RELEASE -- May 11, 2020 -- Denver, CO

ACE LLC Announces the Appointments of Corinne Boone to EfficiencyOne Board of Directors in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Independent Review Committee Member, Waratah Alternative ESG Fund in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

EfficiencyOne:
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Efficiency One. Established in 2010, EfficiencyOne is Canada’s first energy efficiency utility and provides cost effective electric and non-electric energy efficiency services as well as low carbon services. To date, EfficiencyOne programs and services are resulting in savings over $1 billion in energy costs and are avoiding nearly 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually in Nova Scotia. EfficiencyOne is a multiple award-winning organization, a nationally recognized industry leader, an employer of choice, and as an organization, is affecting positive change. EfficiencyOne is a federally incorporated, non-profit organization based in Nova Scotia, Canada. EfficiencyOne is led by an independent Board of Directors.

Corinne’s more than 30 years of experience in climate change and sustainability along with her energy sector experience make her a viable addition to the EfficiencyOne Board of Directors.

Waratah Capital Advisors:
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D., was recently appointed as Independent Review Committee Member, Waratah Alternative ESG Fund.

Waratah Capital Advisors is a Toronto-based asset manager that specializes in alternative strategies. Waratah managers over $1.6 billion in assets from high-net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, Canadian bank platforms, and pension funds. Waratah combines intensive research-driven stock selection with a disciplined and robust risk management program.

About Corinne:

Corinne Boone has more 30 years of experience in the “business” of sustainability, focusing on climate risk, carbon markets and environment, social and governance (ESG) factors. She is an environmental economist and climate market pioneer and offers unique perspective and experience on integrating economic, social and environmental risks and opportunities to maximize business and societal outcomes. Corinne has worked extensively in the mining and metals, energy and financial services sectors, internationally and domestically. She is an accredited Director and currently services on Boards and High-level Independent Advisory Committees focused on energy, research and financial services.

Corinne is extremely passionate about the key role for business in achieving sustainability and has spent much of her career demonstrating that sustainable business is simply good business.

"Congratulations Corinne on your most recent appointments! We are very proud of you and know you will bring great value to both of these organizations with your expertise and knowledge."

- Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC

"I am extremely honored and proud to be joining the Board of Directors of EfficiencyOne. EfficiencyOne’s business model and incredible results clearly demonstrate that sustainable business is simply good business and is achievable! Also, I am looking forward to contributing to Waratah’s Alternative ESG Fund Independent Review Committee."

-Corrine Boone

Corrine holds a designation as a qualified board candidate CDI.D from Corporate Directors International LLC. and is a 2019 graduate of the ACE Board Training for Women.