Sustainable Business
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.
Supporting Indigenous Self-Determination Through a Spectrum of Capital
The Christensen Fund is reshaping its approach to capital allocation, aligning investments with Indigenous rights and self-determination. Through initiatives like Purpose Aligned Capital, the fund supports enterprises like Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace, Akiptan Community Development Financial Institution and Navajo Power Home, driving economic independence for Native communities.
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.
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME Climate 100
Recently, Arizona State University President Michael Crow was named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. The list includes leaders across a range of fields, from policy to business to education. TIME’s editors spent months vetting names from across the economy, prioritizing measurable, scalable achievements and recent action over commitments and announcements.
How Energy-Efficient Windows Transform Residential Properties
In today\’s fast-paced world, energy efficiency is no longer a choice but a necessity for homeowners, especially across Canada. With rising household energy consumption, smart home improvement investments are essential. New window technology has evolved to not only enhance aesthetics but also drive down energy costs. But with so many of them available, where do you start to maximize comfort & reduce energy bills?
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.
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.
Investing in Women in Leadership: Results Driven, Sustainable Impact Investing
In January 2023, Hypatia Capital launched the WCEO ETF investing in American public companies that have a woman CEO. The WCEO ETF, the first exchange-traded fund focused solely on public companies led by women CEOs, invests in small caps, medium caps and large caps. Our algorithm delivers the Female Factor by eliminating size and industry. Its investment thesis is that female leaders will and do outperform.
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.
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