Food & Farming

Sustainable Indigenous Finance to be launched at the US SIF conference in Washington DC - June 25-27

Sustainable Indigenous Finance ‘Collaboration for Innovation’ to be launched at the US SIF Annual Forum

A new report by US SIF, First Peoples and ImpactARC, found that investors often overlook the potential adverse impacts on Indigenous Peoples that can then result in significant business risks – from supply chain disruptions to land tenure disputes – and hence, affect financial performance.

Sustainable Indigenous Finance ‘Collaboration for Innovation’ to be launched at the US SIF Annual Forum Read More »

30 Under 30--GreenBiz 2024

2024 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 List of Sustainability Leaders

This year’s list recognizes the rising stars of sustainability for their unique and effective efforts to impact the climate crisis at scale. These are the people who are driving change at some of the world’s largest corporations like BlackRock, Estée Lauder and Whole Foods; startups such as HelloFresh and Circ, and NGOs including EDF and GRID Alternatives. They hail from the US, the UK, Mexico, Brazil and the Philippines.

2024 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 List of Sustainability Leaders Read More »

Calvert commemorates 20th anniversary of Calvert Womens Principles

Calvert Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Calvert Women’s Principles

Calvert announces the 20th anniversary of the Calvert Women’s Principles, the first global code of corporate conduct focused exclusively on advancing, protecting, and investing in women. Developed in 2004 with the support of the UN, the Principles provide a set of standards for companies to measure progress and serve as a tangible indicator for investors to assess the evolution of gender equity at corporations.

Calvert Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Calvert Women’s Principles Read More »

The Spark at the Center of the Universe

Welcome to Global Galactics and The Spark at the Center of the Universe

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we create. From the eco-friendly materials in our products to the nature-inspired themes woven into each story, Global Galactics helps children and families feel connected to our planet. We’re offering tools for self-leadership, relationship intelligence, and environmental stewardship, empowering kids to become caring stewards of their own lives and the world around them.

Welcome to Global Galactics and The Spark at the Center of the Universe Read More »

Finding Resiliency Through Designing an Aligned Life by Jina Penn-Tracy

Finding Resiliency Through Designing an Aligned Life

At our firm, we believe in a guiding principle: the alignment between inner values and outward actions brings a sense of personal wholeness that creates resiliency. We empower clients to make financial decisions that reflect their personal ethics, fostering a sustainable, purpose-driven world. The journey that led me to impact investment advising has been one of resilience and transformation. It started with a pivotal moment at 19 when I faced a cancer diagnosis.

Finding Resiliency Through Designing an Aligned Life Read More »

How I found y way to impact inversting and why I hope more women will join me - by Jenn Pryce, Calvert Impact

How I Found My Way to Impact Investing & Why I Hope More Women Will Join Me

Calvert Impact is unique in a number of ways – we’re a nonprofit investment firm, we invest around the globe and across multiple sectors, we have a nearly three decades-long track record, and we have extremely accessible products with minimums as low as $20. Also, we are one of only 20% of all financial firms managed by women, and at Calvert Impact 80% of our senior leadership team are women.

How I Found My Way to Impact Investing & Why I Hope More Women Will Join Me Read More »

Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund invests in Farmland LP to Support Regenerative Ag

“Farmland LP’s use of regenerative agriculture practices to ensure healthy soils, and therefore high-quality soil carbon credits, is a critical element of advancing nature-based carbon removal solutions. We’re excited to invest in their fund and work with them to create a more sustainable agriculture sector.” said Erika Basham, director of Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund.

Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund invests in Farmland LP to Support Regenerative Ag Read More »

FLINTpro Launches Biodiversity Module on Regulatory Financial Risk for Landowners and Investors

FLINTpro Launches Biodiversity Module on Regulatory and Financial Risk for Landowners and Investors

FLINTpro, a nature analytics firm that provides compliance and financial risk assessment products for companies regulated by land use and climate protocols, has launched its Global Biodiversity Module. It offers analysis of the potential impacts of human and industrial activities on nature and the risks associated with their dependencies on ecosystems.

FLINTpro Launches Biodiversity Module on Regulatory and Financial Risk for Landowners and Investors Read More »

COP16 Biodiversity Conference new pavilion accelerating global action

New Pavilion at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference on Accelerating Global Action on Sustainable Finance

The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, UNEP FI and UNDP will host a Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16). To meet a growing interest from the finance sector, the pavilion will serve as a central hub to discuss the alignment of financial flows with the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

New Pavilion at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference on Accelerating Global Action on Sustainable Finance Read More »

Sustainable Debt Market Passes $5 Trillion En Route to Record Year by Climate Bonds Initiative

Sustainable Debt Market Passes $5 Trillion En Route to Record Year

A cumulative volume of $5.1 trillion in green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked bonds, and transition bonds (collectively GSS+) has been recorded by the Climate Bonds Initiative as of June 30th of this year. Aligned with CBI’s dataset methodologies and best practice, the findings are detailed in the Sustainable Debt Market Summary H1 2024 with a breakdown of labelled bond markets.

Sustainable Debt Market Passes $5 Trillion En Route to Record Year Read More »