Earth Charter: Latin American Youth Perspective on Education for Sustainable Development

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

JUNE-JULY 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Dear Friend: This edition features news from around the world of people infusing work with the Earth Charter, ongoing dialogue on sustainability issues, and a new way to connect and discuss though the Earth Charter LinkedIn group. CONTENT Latin American Youth Perspective on …

GRI appoints Michael Meehan as new Chief Executive

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Ethical Markets thanks Ernst Ligteringen for his leadership of GRI and congratulates successor , Michael  Meehan !  Hazel Henderson, Editor GRI Press release For immediate release, 22 July 2014 GRI appoints Michael Meehan as new Chief Executive AMSTERDAM, July 22, 2014 – The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced today that …

UN Coalition of Leading Investors Outlines a New Corporate Governance Paradigm for Sustainability

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Ethical Markets welcomes this initiative!  Hazel Henderson, Editor Media Release     UN Coalition of Leading Investors Outlines a  New Corporate Governance Paradigm for Sustainability   Integrated Governance – A new model of governance for sustainability Geneva, 16 June 2014 – Integrated Governance – A new model of governance for sustainability, a …

New Council, Maurice Strong video, education projects – Earth Charter News April-May

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

APRIL-MAY 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Dear Friend: Earth Charter International is pleased to announce a new Council with esteemed leaders in a variety of endeavors. This newsflash also features a recent video of Maurice Strong, as well as news from around the world on education and efforts to …

New Council, Maurice Strong video, education projects – Earth Charter News April-May

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

APRIL-MAY 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Earth Charter International is pleased to announce a new Council with esteemed leaders in a variety of endeavors. This newsflash also features a recent video of Maurice Strong, as well as news from around the world on education and efforts to use the …

New Horizons for Eco-Labels and Sustainability

Jay OwenSustainability News

The inaugural Latin American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit drew to a successful close in São Paulo. About 140 senior executives from the food industry discussed sustainability issues over the 2-day summit. There were calls to develop local markets for sustainable foods in the region, as well as prevent the proliferation in …

Mercer’s Responsible Investment Update: Professional Interest Heating Up Around Climate Change

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

IN ISSUE 23: MAY 2013 Professional Interest Heating Up Around Climate Change Considering ESG Risk in Credit Analysis and Corporate Bond Portfolios International Codes and Conventions: Are Pension Funds Still Missing in Action? Maximizing Investment Outcomes from Indigenous Settlements Inspiration Profile: Jane Ambachtsheer 2013 up in Lights – Team Press …

Briefing Note of the ECOSOC Integration Meeting on Achieving Sustainable Development

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News

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Obfuscation of Big CSR and Sustainability Issues

Jay OwenAdvisors' Forum

Obfuscation of Big CSR & Sustainability Issues: A Financial Services Issue, not all Business The financial sector has failed to act in a meaningful way to promote sustainability and CSR and may well ‘present the greatest block to global progress.’ But the main reason is not unconcern. Keynes was correct …