RepRisk releases report on Most Controversial Projects of 2014

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

RepRisk has released its Most Controversial Projects Report (MCP Report), which focuses on the projects – such as mines, ports, factories, and travel and leisure complexes – that were most exposed to ESG risks in 2014. The projects are based in North and South America, Eurasia, Asia and Australia, and …

CSRwire News Alert – General Mills approach to advancing a sustainable supply chain

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Global Citizen, Wealth of Networks

More Secret Videos from Chevron Whistleblower Show Ecuadorian Villager Asking for Help Oil Giant Never Provided Published: Apr 17, 2015 – 01:20 PM EST OAKLAND, Calif., Apr. 17 /CSRwire/ – Amazon Watch has released more secret video footage from a Chevron whistleblower today, showing an Ecuadorian villager asking for help …

SJF Invests in Novinium – SJF Ventures Bulletin

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

   We are pleased to share SJF’s latest bulletin, which announces a new investment in Novinium to fund its acquisition of UtilX.  The bulletin also provides portfolio updates, shares upcoming events, and profiles one of SJF’s impact investor partners.   Sincerely, The SJF Team SJF Highlights SJF Invests in Novinium …

News Update from Walden Asset Management

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Walden Asset Management Advancing sustainable business practices since 1975 Walden’s Quarterly Report   Walden is delighted to share with you an update on our engagements with companies this quarter.   In this report, we also profile how business is leading the way on LGBT workplace equality.   Click on this link …

What to do the money saved from fossil fuel investments

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

“  Nice to  see our colleague Hunter Lovins offering good advice to  asset managers on what to  do  with funds divested from fossil fuels . Our Green Transition Scoreboard®  is a deep dive into how to  find these  greener, knowledge-rich investments  atwww.greentransitionscoreboard.com   ,  Watch for our  update !    Hazel Henderson, …

ARE COMPANIES FINALLY TAKING CLIMATE CHANGE SERIOUSLY?

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Stakeholder Engagement Experts, Aligning Power with Purpose Future 500 Newsletter April 2015 Stakeholder Engagement Experts, Aligning Power with Purpose Are companies finally taking climate change seriously? Corporations are shifting both their supply chains and political affiliations to show their support for the environment. We’re seeing these commitments already at play in …

Where are all the female innovators?

Jay OwenThe Power of Yin

The dearth of women in STEM careers isn’t from discrimination but a perception and visibility issue, says Dame Sue Ion Women now make up 24% of FTSE 100 board positions and are increasingly represented in high profile science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) roles. Both the Royal Academy of Engineering …