FairPensions responds to Vince Cable’s Proposals on Executive Pay

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‘We at Ethical Markets thanks Fair Pensions for their Leadership, Hazel henderson, Editor’ News Release: FairPensions responds to Vince Cable’s Proposals on Executive Pay Responsible investment campaigners FairPensions reacts with dismay to news of government proposals on executive pay. Responding to Dr Cable’s proposals Christine Berry, Policy Officer at FairPensions, …

Coalition confirms introduction of mandatory carbon reporting

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BREAKING NEWS Coalition confirms introduction of mandatory carbon reporting Nick Clegg confirms companies listed on the London Stock Exchange will be required to report on their carbon emissions from next year READ» ALSO IN THE NEWS McDonald’s serves up hot new eco-uniform Wayne Hemingway designed uniform made from recyclable materials …

Money and Sustainability: The Missing Link

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Read full issue of Currents in Commerce Inside Currents in Commerce carbon green footprint Money and Sustainability: The Missing Link States shine light on money in politics Tell EPA: Adopt Clean Air rules Rio+20: The geopolitics of food and water Germany’s nuclear exit: busted myths Japan could be #2 in …

JPMorgan’s Connections to the House Finance Committee

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 JPMorgan’s Connections to the House Finance Committee by Cora Currier | @coracurrier As CEO Jamie Dimon testifies today, we lay out JPMorgan’s ties to the committee – and just who is investigating the bank’s big losses. More coverage: Charting the Cozy Connections between JP Morgan and …

IISD-GSI: new report and discussion at Rio+20 on biofuel subsidies

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Dear colleagues, This is an announcement for all those participating in discussions on biofuel subsidies around the G-20 Summit in Los Cabos and Rio+20. The International Institute for Sustainable Development’s (IISD) Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) has just published a report entitled ‘State of Play on Biofuel Subsidies: Are policies ready …

UN and Insurance Industry to Launch Global Insurance Principles at Rio+20 to Propel Sustainable Development

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MEDIA ADVISORY UN and Insurance Industry to Launch Global Insurance Principles at Rio+20 to Propel Sustainable Development For immediate release Rio de Janeiro, 18 June 2012 – Close to 30 leading insurance companies, worth over US $5 trillion in total assets and representing in excess of 10 per cent of …

8th and 9th States Pass Benefit Corporation Legislation: LA and SC First in the South

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We at Ethical Markets Media congratulate our friends at B-Lab for this excellent progress! Hazel Henderson, editor This month, Louisiana and South Carolina passed benefit corporation legislation, becoming the first states in the South, and the 8th and 9th in the country, to grant more freedom and legal protection to …

Global brands look to cut carbon emissions contributions

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Global brands look to cut carbon emissions contributions Image: CO2 by Juliette Terzieff, Senior Director of Communications Carbon neutrality and carbon footprint reductions are two areas where companies are exploring ways to make contributions towards protecting the environment. The approaches afford companies the flexibility to tailor efforts to meet a …