Press Release: New study – How central banks can trigger a massive reduction of global CO2 emissions and tackling the pandemic crisis

Jay OwenBeyond GDP, Transforming Finance, Latest Headlines

New Study How central banks can trigger a massive reduction of global CO2 emissions and tackling the pandemic crisis by using new tools of green bonds and guarantees Hamburg, 13 May 2020 – A new study by the World Future Council was released today that shows that central banks could …

“MARKETS’ GROWING PROBLEM TWINS: ADVERTISING and TRADING“

LaRae LongReforming Global Finance, Trendspotting, Articles by Hazel Henderson, Beyond GDP, Ethical Markets Review, Information Technology Issues, Latest Headlines

©2019 Hazel Henderson Markets are ubiquitous in all human societies.  Since earliest times, when they were conducted using shells, wampum, cattle, or in rituals and potlatches, markets evolved using metal coins, silver and gold, then paper, government-issued fiat and now morphing into today’s crypto currencies.  Today, two familiar offspring of markets: advertising and trading have …

PEOPLE’S MONEY: Harnessing Digitization to Finance A Sustainable Future

LaRae LongReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News, Sustainability News, Beyond GDP, Transforming Finance, Latest Headlines

This report, aptly titled PEOPLE’S MONEY is a must-read for all NGOs, academics, and activists working toward Transforming Finance.  As I report in “Fintech: Good and Bad News for Sustainable Finance”, we must demand that all central banks’ QE disclose climate risks and Future QE must support the SDGs and …

“Straight Talk with Hank Paulson”

LaRae LongGreen Prosperity, Reforming Global Finance, Beyond GDP, Latest Headlines

MEDIA RELEASE Digital finance, a lifeline during COVID-19 crisis, can deliver long-term financing of the Sustainable Development Goals Unleashing potential of digital finance could have transformational impact on sustainable development says group of financial, business, government and development leaders convened by the UN Secretary-General New York City, 26 August – …

“STEERING SOCIETIES BEYOND GDP to SDGs”: By Hazel Henderson

LaRae LongTrendspotting, Articles by Hazel Henderson, Beyond GDP, Ethical Markets Originals, Ethical Markets Review, Transforming Finance, Latest Headlines

©2020 Hazel Henderson The simmering debate has now exploded about whether GDP the ubiquitous index, is a correct measure of overall progress, but still used by governments, financial markets, mass media, companies, and everyone else. Our Ethical Markets global ”Beyond GDP“ surveys with GlobeScan conducted since 2007, still find an average …

“GLOBAL SURVEY FINDS MOST PREFER EXPANDING GDP WITH HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA”

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News, Sustainability News, Trendspotting, Beyond GDP, Latest Headlines

“GLOBAL SURVEY FINDS MOST PREFER EXPANDING GDP WITH HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA” Released: Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 8:00AM GMT The 2020 GlobeScan-Ethical Markets “Beyond GDP” survey repeats questions asked in 2007, 2009, and 2013 polls in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Kenya, Russia, the UK, and the USA. …

Press Release: Ethical Markets and GlobeScan-Global Survey/Beyond GDP

LaRae LongReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News, Sustainability News, Trendspotting, Sustainability Research Group, Beyond GDP, Latest Headlines

        “GLOBAL SURVEY FINDS MOST PREFER EXPANDING GDP WITH HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA” Released: Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 8:00AM GMT The 2020 GlobeScan-Ethical Markets “Beyond GDP” survey repeats questions asked in 2007, 2009, and 2013 polls in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Kenya, Russia, …

Annual Reports 2020 published

Jay OwenBeyond GDP, Transforming Finance, Latest Headlines

“Ethical Markets is glad to see the Bank of England leading other financial market players in disclosing its climate risks.  This must be made mandatory for all companies! ~Hazel Henderson, Editor“ 2020 Annual Reports published 18 June 2020 We have published the Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority’s Annual …