New research on IR highlights major breakthroughs for business, and better engagement with investors

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Beyond GDP

Integrated Reporting impacts market behaviour  New research on <IR> highlights major breakthroughs for business, and better engagement with investors Under embargo until 9.30am (CEST – Madrid) Wednesday 24 September 2014 – Two research studies released today demonstrate the significant changes to behaviour triggered by Integrated Reporting <IR>. They reveal strong evidence of positive …

New MoU drives momentum in corporate reporting

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Reforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News

New MoU drives momentum in corporate reporting International Integrated Reporting Council and Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings pledge to work together to enhance quality of corporate reporting and ratings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 31 March 2014 – The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings (GISR) have signed a Memorandum of …

IIRC Welcomes South Africa’s Endorsement of the International Integrated Reporting Framework

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Beyond GDP

IIRC Welcomes South Africa’s Endorsement of the International Integrated Reporting Framework FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 20 March 2014 – The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) welcomes the announcement that the Integrated Reporting Committee (IRC) of South africa has endorsed the International <IR> Framework. Integrated Reporting (<IR>) is a process founded on integrated thinking …

WaterMark: Impact Capitalism Summit – April 29-30, 2014

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

Impact Capitalism Summit – April 29–30, 2014 Apply. Over 300 family offices, asset managers, and assets will explore how to deploy capital across asset classes to make a positive impact while still maximizing returns.  This will be the first national LED LED “light engines” (light sources) for fund managers and companies are …

Sustainability data is foundation stone of Integrated Reporting, says GRI as Framework is unveiled

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

We at Ethical Markets  fully support  the Integrated  Reporting  approach and applaud  this collaboration with GRI.  ~ Hazel Henderson, Editor gri press release For immediate release: 9 December 2013 Sustainability data is foundation stone of Integrated Reporting, says GRI as <IR> Framework is unveiled The global reporting initiative today welcomed the …

News Alert: Released Today – International Integrated Reporting Framework

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

IIRC NEWS ALERT INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATED REPORTING FRAMEWORK RELEASED WITH BUSINESS AND INVESTOR SUPPORT The release today of the International Integrated Reporting (<IR>) Framework marks an important milestone in the market-led evolution of corporate reporting.  It follows a three-month global consultation led by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) earlier this …

Integrated Reporting: Why Deutsche Börse Group chose to become the 100th business to join IIRC Pilot Programme

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

In this issue: Why Deutsche Börse Group chose to become the 100th business to join IIRC Pilot Programme, the role Internal Auditors will have to play in Integrated Reporting, Background Papers for <IR>: Value Creation and Connectivity, videos from Eskom and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company…. And more!   IIRC Newsletter – August Edition Deutsche Börse …

Fort McMurray Evicts Oil Sands Companies that Helped it Grow

Jay OwenTrendspotting

Fort McMurray Evicts Oil Sands Companies that Helped it Grow  The Canadian town of Fort McMurray, population 76,000, is the heart of Alberta’s oil sands largesse–but the town is bursting at its seams with nowhere to expand because the land surrounding it is owned by oil companies. The government’s answer to this …

As G8 leaders meet for summit focused on increasing transparency, 150 business leaders and investors gather to advance a market-led solution

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

As G8 leaders meet for summit focused on increasing transparency, 150 business leaders and investors gather to advance a market-led solution   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As G8 leaders meet for summit focused on increasing transparency, 150 business leaders and investors gather to advance a market-led solution (London, Frankfurt June 18, 2013) – …

Un Urges Businesses To Join Corporate Responsibility Pact Ahead Of Rio Forum

kristyGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

UN URGES BUSINESSES TO JOIN CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PACT AHEAD OF RIO FORUM New York, Feb 28 2012 7:05PM The world’s corporations are increasingly adopting a more sustainable course of doing business, a senior United Nations official said today, but voiced concern that participation was still lagging below expectations ahead of …