The Power of Local Action: Honoring communities in the frontlines of sustainable development Organized by the UNDP This event showcased and honored the winners of the Equator Prize 2012. The Equator Initiative is a partnership that brings together the UN, governments, civil society, business and grassroot organizations to recognize and …
FairPensions responds to Vince Cable’s Proposals on Executive Pay
‘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, …
New Leadership for the Center for Small Business and the Environment
WASHINGTON, DC (February 23, 2012) — The Center for Small Business and Environment (CSBE), a non-profit organization that promotes green entrepreneurship, announced today that Scott Sklar will become Executive Director on March 1st succeeding CSBE founder Byron Kennard who is retiring. SEE FULL TEXT New Leadership for the Center for …
A Moment to Reflect
While sometimes and understandably confusing Certified B Corps and benefit corporation legislation, recent pieces on PBS NewsHour and CBS Nightly News give us pause to reflect on how far this movement to redefine success in business has come in a short time. This past week PBS NewsHour featured an incredible …
Youth Rising For Peace 24-hour global telesummit – February 11-12!
Youth Rising For Peace Summit The first ever 24 hour global telesummit! February 11th – 12th, 2012 Dear Friends, We are happy to once again collaborate with one of our Partners, the Shift Network, to co-sponsor this remarkable free live virtual event on Saturday and Sunday February 11-12, 2012. This …
Convergence XI: Church as an Economic Being
Convergence XI: Church as an Economic Being March 19 – 21, 2012 Simsbury, CT Where is an imagination to shift the rules of markets and the economy part of the mission of the church? Where can we as individuals and communities engage and shape, today, the practices of a new …
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, governance and financial performance and …
SustainAbility Update > Five early trends for 2011, keys to leadership and more
Update > May 2011 Five Early Trends for 2011 At the end of last year, SustainAbility’s team wrote, debated, and then re-wrote a blog highlighting ten sustainability trends from 2010. With another year now well underway, we’re beginning to see which trends may be shaping the landscape most for 2011. …
7 Strategies to Achieve Competitive Advantage through Sustainability
February 7, 2011 – Verdantix, a London-based sustainability and analysis firm, has identified seven strategies to help firms achieve competitive advantage through their sustainability initiatives based on the company’s recent research and report titled “Overcoming Barriers to Sustainability Leadership.” Read more…
Financing a Global Deal on Climate Change
Investor Leadership on Climate Change, May 2009 Financing a Global Deal on Climate Change, UNEP FI, June 2009 Fiduciary Responsibity, UNEP FI, July 2009