Economic Change via Cultural Change

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

View this email in your browser As a lawyer, as a person of color, and as a concerned citizen, Van Jones is deeply committed to improving racial and economic equality while at the same time mitigating environmental degradation. In his 2007 book, The Green Collar Economy, Jones suggested that invention and …

[HIP] 3 Ways to Reduce Risk in Your Portfolio; HIP100’s 4th Birthday; Illuminating Events

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

    IN THIS ISSUE: I. Building a Forward-Looking Portfolio and a Better World; 4 Years of the HIP100:  The HIP100 Portfolio now has a 4-year track record. See how a HIP-weighted approach can add resiliency, increase positive benefit for society and seek to realize your goals for potential impact + …

Mosaic Launches Solar Schools Program with New Project in Sunshine State First Project on University of Florida Housing Offers 4.4%* Return

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries: Lisa Curtis / 510-872-9269 / [email protected] / www.joinmosaic.com *Photos and logos are available at http://tinyurl.com/mosaic-pictures *VIDEO:http://bit.ly/10gNb41 Mosaic Launches Solar Schools Program with New Project in Sunshine State First Project on University of Florida Housing Offers 4.4%* Return OAKLAND, CA — (June 4, 2013) Mosaic, an online marketplace that connects investors to high-quality …

Mosaic Launches Solar Schools Program with New Project in Sunshine State

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Community Development Solutions

Media Inquiries: Lisa Curtis / 510-872-9269 / [email protected] / www.joinmosaic.com *Photos and logos are available at http://tinyurl.com/mosaic-pictures *VIDEO:http://bit.ly/10gNb41 Mosaic Launches Solar Schools Program with New Project in Sunshine State First Project on University of Florida Housing Offers 4.4%* Return OAKLAND, CA — (June 4, 2013) Mosaic, an online marketplace that connects investors to high-quality solar projects, has …

Verge: The value, interconnection, and opportunities of water

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

    By Elaine Hsieh, Program Director & Senior Analyst – VERGE We don’t typically talk about water here at VERGE, but that’s about to change. While there may still be a disconnect between the cost and value of water, global drought has squeezed our energy and food systems to the point that the …

Civic App Turning Residents into Agents of change

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

From The Ground Up How a civic app is turning city residents into agents of change By Kristine Wong Communities across the U.S. are collapsing the gap between needed services and civic improvements through an innovative citizen-to-city communications system. …Read More Why we should enable the autocatalytic city By Benjamin …

THE GO-TO RATING SERVICE FOR NONPROFIT DO-GOOD LOAN FUNDS

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, SRI/ESG News, Advisors' Forum

THE GO-TO RATING SERVICE FOR NONPROFIT DO-GOOD LOAN FUNDS The CARS rating service includes deep dive due diligence and analysis   By Ellie Winninghoff, award winning journalist and member of Ethical Markets Research Advisory Board   Local wind-farms that finance services for low-income people, microfinance for Indians, conservation easements that …

Greentech Media’s Solar Newsletter | Mar 18, 2013

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

March 18, 2013 LATEST NEWS: Abengoa Solar, BrightSource Partner on World’s Biggest CSP Power Tower Project  Herman K. Trabish – March 18, 2013 Provided financing can be arranged Suntech Update: Huge Chinese Solar Firm Defaults  Eric Wesoff – March 18, 2013 Once the world’s largest solar manufacturer, now just one …

ACCO Publishes Report on Corporate Trends in Climate Governance

Ethical MarketsSRI/ESG News

Climate change governance is an increasingly important issue as more organizations are becoming mature in their climate change strategies. While best practices in some areas have emerged, there is little consensus on the most effective way to govern climate change within an organization. This report examines data publicly reported to …

US still best place to invest in solar

kristyGreentech

Ernst & Young: United States still the best place to invest in solar Ernst and Young Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index Ernst & Young has released its Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index for the second quarter of 2012. The report finds that while China is maintaining its top position among all renewables, …