“This story on the latest method of the appalling wasteful, ecologically-damaging industry of diamond mining, is another example of the reasons to phase out global gem mining, now that science is creating lab-grown gems in many small businesses that are chemically identical, less ecologically and socially damaging and more appropriately priced by many …
Businesses Publicly Engaging Their Values
For many impact-oriented companies, creating positive change in the world means more than making conscientious business decisions – it means taking a stand on mission-related issues. A number of popular brands are beloved for showing up publicly for their values. Some of the better-known, long-outspoken brands and causes include …
Public Banking from William Penn to Santa Barbara
“Ethical Markets is a supporter of the Public Banking Institute and its Founder, lawyer Ellen Brown, author of The Public Bank Solution, to which I wrote the Foreword. I’m honored to serve on their Advisory Board. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” Public Banking Institute News: June 21, 2017 SAVE THE DATES ÂSeptember …
ECOCITY SUMMIT FULL PROGRAM RELEASE – DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND? We are pleased to advise the full Summit program is now available for you to review and start to plan your 3 day agenda. Registrations are selling fast so we encourage you to act now. View the Program To help in your decision making , here …
SDG Update – 22 June 2017 – IISD’s SDG Knowledge Hub
GUEST ARTICLES To #SaveOurOcean, We Have to Work Together C. Davis Parchment, Manager of Knowledge Services at Foundation Center The UN Ocean Conference and World Ocean Festival was a historic convening of thinkers and doers from all over the world. But the momentum we felt when we were together can …
SDG Update – 20 June 2017 – IISD’s SDG Knowledge Hub
“Must reading to keep up with all the progress on SDGs and the global green transition, with thanks to IISD. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” GUEST ARTICLES Energy Efficiency at the G20: Collaborating Internationally for a Sustainable Future . Benoit Lebot, Executive Director, International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) The world …
G7 Throws Weight Behind Sustainable Finance Movement
“Ethical Markets welcomes this important news! Seems that Trump’s backsliding on the Paris Climate accords is hastening the resolve and collaboration of all the other nations in the agreement. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” The G7 today joined the G20, other countries and markets in throwing its weight behind a growing …
Business Stands Up for Climate Action
June 2017 Business Stands Up for Climate Action Not All of US SustainAbility’s Mark Lee and Sustainable Brands’ Koann Skrzyniarz put forward evidence that although dented, The Paris Agreement is not broken. In their contributions, HPE, Interface and Starbucks explain why they support the Agreement and argue that progress …
ECOCITY WORLD SUMMIT 2017 – DISCOVER MELBOURNE
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE The 2017 ECOCITY World Summit will provide an outstanding opportunity to strengthen the understanding of the unprecedented ecological challenges facing cities all around the world. Join the world’s leading urban policy makers, practitioners and researchers attending the Summit to discuss the climate change, sustainability and resilience …
Response to Trump Administration’s Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement
LEADERSHIP Not All of US: Response to Trump Administration’s Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement President Trump’s June 01 declaration that the U.S. will pull out of the Paris Agreement jarred and dismayed. What he portrayed as “a reassertion of American sovereignty” is a disappointing and dangerous move that threatens …