SB Business: The Emerging, Not-for-Profit Economy

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Sustainability News, Beyond GDP

                                SOCIAL ENTERPRISE The Emerging, Not-for-Profit Economy     Across numerous countries, the economic contribution of the not-for-profit sector has been on the rise since the late 1990s. In Canada, for example, not-for-profit institutions now …

New Metrics of Sustainable Business September 27-28, 2012

Ethical MarketsConferences

The Sustainable Brands community Issues in Focus: The New Metrics of Sustainable Business conference will explore the future of smarter business metrics. Ethical Markets is a media partner with correspondent Paul Glover, a pioneer of local development and sustainable communities, attending. This two-day event, in partnership with The Wharton School, …

Announcing SB London Conference | SB’12 Videos Available and more

Ethical MarketsSustainability News, Conferences

Sustainable Brands London – Discover what happens when brand strategists & design innovators & non-profits & policy makers collaborate with sustainability teams to drive innovation that leads to enhanced business and brand value. It’s the linking of sustainability & brand, profit & purpose, people & planet, business & NGOs that …

Investors question companies on ‘disconnect’ with manufacturers’ carbon stance

kristyGreen Prosperity

Investors question companies on ‘disconnect’ with manufacturers’ carbon stance Investors are challenging companies over their relationships with a trade organisation that is seeking to derail US carbon regulations. More >>> EIB, Commission, Deutsche Bank to seed €800m energy efficiency fund The European Commission, European Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank have …

Global Investor Forum Showcases Rising Sustainable Businesses

kristyGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

A publication of the World Resources Institute Investing in a Greener Future Global Investor Forum Showcases Rising Sustainable Businesses . “We have the ability to build companies that are sustainable for the environment and are themselves sustainable,” explained Steven Heller, Chairman of CODA Automotive, at the New Ventures Global Investor …