social finance is pleased to announce a new loan to Eureka Recycling, a non-profit recycler specializing in zero-waste. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Eureka Recycling is one of the largest non-profit recyclers in the United States and is a leader in demonstrating the best waste reduction and recycling practices not …
Reverse the Curse of Economic Inequality
In 2013, we made significant progress towards increasing transparency, inclusion and responsibility in global financial-rule making. New Rules successfully convened developing country regulators and CSOs with the Financial Stability Board (FSB), strengthened engagement between civil society and the IMF, worked with partners to curb illicit financial flows from developing countries, …
Verizon to Publish Reports on Government Requests for Data; Shareholders Call on AT&T to Follow Suit
For Immediate Release December 19, 2013 Verizon to Publish Reports on Government Requests for Data; Shareholders Call on AT&T to Follow Suit In a victory for shareholders concerned about the role of telecommunications companies in government surveillance programs, Verizon Communications announced that it will begin to publish regular reports on …
ATP leads Danish exodus from Principles for Responsible Investment body
TODAY’S TOP STORIES ATP leads Danish exodus from Principles for Responsible Investment body Group of six pension funds cites lack of democracy, transparency at organisation WHITE PAPERS Invesco and IPE The first European Institutional Real Estate Survey conducted by IPE, covering 83 pension funds with more than €100bn in property …
Verge: Greenbuild sharpens focus on health and transparency
By Elaine Hsieh, Program Director & Senior Analyst – VERGE Greenbuild – the world’s largest green building conference – officially kicks off in Philadelphia today, and I’m excited to be here with about 40,000 others to take it all in. This is my eighth year attending, so it’s a reunion …
SB Business: To Build a Future proof Brand, Build Your Global Expert Network
November 18, 2013 LEADERSHIP To Build a Future proof Brand, Build Your Global Expert Network A few years ago, my ad agency was acquired by Maddock Douglas, an innovation agency based in …
Global 500 Climate Change Report 2013
A report from the CDP Executive Summary Businesses increasingly face the dual risks of climate and policy shocks. How companies build and demonstrate their resilience to these climate risks has important implications for their reputation with their stakeholders and for the value of their businesses. It is for these …
Today’s Top Stories from GFI: Russia’s offshore cash switches seas in search of a new tax haven
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Interactions between Small- and Large-Scale Corruption in China Increasing [Amicable] Cooperation on Offshore Tax Evasion Income Inequality, Wealth, and Illicit Financial Flows in Asia Taxcast Episode 19: July 2013 Looking Forward: Poverty in 2015 G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communique Released Clips Tax …
Letter and Petition to USG on NSA Surveillance
President Barack Obama The White House Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper Office of the Director of National Intelligence The Honorable Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader United States Senate The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy Chairman Committee …
Integrated Reporting: Integrated Reporting Unlocks the Power of Business
In this issue: Hear an investor’s perspective on <IR> from Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management’s Susana Penarrubia. Learn about Prudential Financial’s <IR> journey. Read about our recent Pilot Programme Conference. That’s not all: you can learn how <IR> relates to the G8 and more! IIRC Newsletter – July Issue …