The MONDRAGON REPORT 2017

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Sustainability News

As of May 2016, Praxis Peace Institute completed its seventh seminar and tour of the Mondragón Cooperatives in the Basque region of Spain. These seminars have had a profound effect on the state of cooperatives in the United States and on the education about cooperatives. Before 2008, very few Americans, …

€2trn investor coalition promotes ‘alternative proteins’ and FAIRR report

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News, Sustainability News

“Ethical Markets  welcomes this investor initiative and also recommends this important report by FAIRR on the need to expand use of alternative proteins in our human diets.  See also my upcoming article on these issues in Green Money Journal, out in March, 2018. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor“   ‘Alternative protein’ engagement …

Structural Complicity: Sexual and gender-based violence as an emerging investment risk *NEW REPORT *

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Sustainability News, The Power of Yin, Beyond GDP

“Ethical Markets highly recommends this ground-breaking report from our friends at Cornerstone Capital. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” Structural Complicity: Sexual and gender-based violence as an emerging investment risk “Time’s Up”… #MeToo … allegations of abusive behavior by corporate chiefs … the groundswell of public attention to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is …

C2CPII Winter 2018 News

Jay OwenSustainability News

Thanks to your support, 2017 was another year of growth for the Institute as we continued our efforts to engage a broadening and ever more innovative community of designers, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers and assessors in the work of envisioning, creating and verifying Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM products for the circular …

SDG Update – 6 February 2018

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

POLICY BRIEFS SDG Knowledge Weekly: Health, Gender, and Blockchain for Financial Inclusion Adam Fishman, Thematic Expert for 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (US) Building on recent SDG Knowledge Weekly discussions of activities relating to gender, health and finance, this week’s brief unpacks the interlinked issues of water, health and gender, …

TAMERA community, in Portugal

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

“Ethical Markets is happy to  share news on the further development of this sustainable community, as we have been in communication with them and seen their vision growing to fruition over the years.  Congratulations to TAMERA! ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” TAMERA Newsletter February 7 2018 We Proudly Present… Our New Website …

Erotic Ecology, Healthy Soil and 6-Month Residency

Jay OwenSustainability News

Schumacher College Growers Schumacher Practical Residency In Sustainable Horticulture 2019 Be one of the first to apply! Join us for an exciting 6-month residency and learn the practical skills needed to grow food and practice horticulture whilst working with nature and biological cycles.   Explore with the Schumacher College growers …

Your answer when investors ask about SDGs?

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Sustainability News

Today: Investors care about SDGs! New Trend in Sustainability Training – Online Courses! Upcoming Trainings – in-person and virtual CSE partners   What will you answer when investors ask about SDGs? Move beyond ESG metrics to show positive corporate results from incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Investors and stakeholders …