‘Socially Responsible Investing’
Tracks ethical, responsible, cleaner, greener mutual funds, pension funds, charitable endowments, labor unions and their pension funds, new “triple bottom line,” ESG auditing and asset valuation. Reforming asset-allocation and valuation models from “EMH” and “rational actor” to new behavioral science and ecological social assets. Covers legal aspects, corporate governance, social justice and indigenous rights, public financing of political campaigns, Supreme Court rulings, e.g. Citizens United re corporate lobbying. Includes new Indexes and Ratings.
Relates to: GTS, Transforming Finance, Reforming Global Finance, GreenTech, Energy Efficiency, Global Citizenship, Reports You Need, Beyond GDP, Power of Yin
IIRC Secretariat – Pilot Programme & Communications
IIRC Secretariat - Pilot Programme & Communications The Pilot Programme is an opportunity for a select group of companies to demonstrate their leadership in Integrated Reporting through participation in a two-year programme, starting in October. Integrated Reporting makes clear the linkages between an organization’s strategy, [...]
Social Investment Indexes
NASDAQ OMX Green Economy Indexes Calvert DigestCalvertSocial Index FTSE4Good™ KLD Indexes SustainableBusiness.com: SB20 Index CorporateKnights Global 100 Instituto Ethos Indicators of Social Responsibility 2006 (New release in 2011!) Covalence Ethical Ranking
A catalyst for social development: impact investing
A catalyst for social development: impact investing SUSTAINING LIVES AND MARINE BIODIVERSITY IN INDONESIA Bali Seafood 82% of the world's fisheries are over-exploited and under- managed, despite more than 20 international treaties protecting global fish stocks. For all their best intentions, policymakers' focus on controlling inputs and [...]
Aviva SRI cull ‘part of wider fund management trend’
Aviva SRI cull ‘part of wider fund management trend’ The announcement yesterday by insurer Aviva that it is to close its sustainable and responsible investment equities desk is part of a wider realignment of the fund management industry, and does not reflect on the health of the SRI market, according to the head of UKSIF. More [...]
Free Teleconference Dialogue with Rinaldo Brutoco: Economics & Peace
The National Peace Academy invites you to join us for a special Peacebuilder Teleconference Dialogue featuring: Rinaldo Brutoco "Economics and Peace" with Special Guest Dialogue Moderator Michael Shank Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (7:00 - 8:30pm) Free, advanced registration is required Click here for more information and to [...]
(BN) Men in Finance Have ‘Reprehensible’ Dominance: Chart of the Day
(BN) Men in Finance Have ‘Reprehensible’ Dominance: Chart of the Day +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Men in Finance Have ‘Reprehensible’ Dominance: Chart of the Day 2012-01-31 00:01:00.2 GMT By Simon Clark Jan. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Finance is the most lopsided industry in the MSCI [...]
Why is WWF at Davos?
30th January 2012 Why was WWF at Davos? WWF works to protect Earth's most special places. Places that are particularly rich in biodiversity. Places with unique animals and plants. Places like no other. We found out that the most significant threats to our 35 priority places were 15 commodities: sugarcane, whitefish, fish meal, shrimp [...]
Obama restates clean energy commitment, omits targets
Obama restates clean energy commitment, omits targets Despite failing to enact comprehensive climate legislation, there is no reason the US Congress should not pass a clean energy standard and grant related tax credits, President Barack Obama said during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. More >>> UK carbon tax could [...]
Post-State of the Union Policy Briefing Call
Weekly Policty Update January 24, 2012. Actions for Partners Only Post-State of the Union Policy Briefing Call Post-State of the Union Policy Briefing, Jan. 26, 4pm EST Please join us Thursday, January 26 at 4:00pm EST for a policy briefing following the President's State of the Union address to Congress. A special guest from the White [...]
Emerging Markets ESG publishes extensive database of ESG practitioners
Emerging Markets ESG publishes extensive database of ESG practitioners On Friday, December 30, 2011 Emerging Markets ESG published an updated Database of Contacts in the Field of Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). To download the database, please visit the Research of Emerging Markets ESG. The Partners for Financial Stability (PFS) [...]
