Archive for October, 2008
PRI
The PRI aim to help investors integrate consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment decision-making and ownership practices, and thereby improve long-term returns to beneficiaries.
Investor’s Circle
Investors' Circle is a network of over 150 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations and family offices who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy. Since 1992, Investors' Circle has facilitated the flow of over $134 million into more than 200 companies and small funds addressing social [...]
A New Brazil Emerges on the World Stage
Learn more about 'Brazil Rising' Brazil. It conjures up images of carnival, the beaches of Rio, The Girl From Ipanema, and the samba. But a new Brazil is emerging on the world stage. Brazil today is one of the fastest growing players in the global economy, a bio-fuels pioneer on the fast track to energy self-sufficiency, a booming haven for [...]
“Unlikely Alliances” Advertising Campaign Wins 2008 EthicMark® Award
Ojai, CA. Oct. 2, 2008. The World Business Academy presented its 2008 EthicMark® Award for "advertising that uplifts the human spirit and society" yesterday, October 1st, at the Green Media Show™ Conference and Expo to the Alliance for Climate Protection and The Martin Agency for their "Unlikely Alliances" campaign. (more...)
Why Hank Paulson Has Failed As Treasury Secretary
As Hank Paulson seeks to resubmit his action plan to save the US financial system, Euromoney considers whether he was ever the right man for the job, asks the questions that he desperately needs to answer, and analyses the mistakes he has made which mean, whether his bill is eventually passed or not, he has failed as Treasury secretary. Click here
Global Marshall Plan Inititative Newsletter: Oct. 2, 2008
News Prince (50) and Felix (10) Unite with a Common Vision Each newly planted tree is a symbol for climate justice. Strengthening the Connections with Latin America Successful Avina networking meeting in Rio den Janeiro. People Participation HRH Prince Hassan Interview on "The Leaders" A Regional Commons for Human Security Prince [...]
FOCUS ON TRADE
NUMBER 143 SEPTEMBER 2008 http://focusweb.org/focus-on-trade-number-143-september-2008.html?Itemid=1 running scared dvdrip download IN THIS ISSUE of Focus on Trade, Chanida Chanyapate and Jacques-chai Chomthongdi shed some much-needed light on the political situation in Thailand, and Herbert Docena looks at why a potentially [...]
