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Finance

New ESG Regulation Out of Europe Redefines Investment Risk

For U.S. firms trying to keep up with the increased focus on ESG within the financial sector, this new EU rule may offer financial advisors some clarity.

Alicia Karspeck

August 1, 2021

Finance

The Real Estate Sector Learns Sustainability Is Key for Both ROI and Resilience

A recent survey focused on the real estate sector shows that the industry realizes more focus on sustainability offers compelling business opportunities.

Rasha Rehman

July 26, 2021

Finance

This Social Network Is Launching a Microfund for Women Entrepreneurs

The social networking platform Peanut is now targeting women entrepreneurs who are seeking investors with the launch of this new microfund.

Ellen Delisio

July 8, 2021

Finance

Beyond Your Latte: Supply Chain Shortages Plague Numerous Industries

Craving that Starbucks oat milk shaken espresso? Supply chain problems may force you wait - and this problem is confronting other industries worldwide.

Sarah Lozanova

June 17, 2021

Finance

The Little Engine That Did Is Launching Its Own ESG Fund

The group that shocked ExxonMobil last week says it's launching its own ESG fund, with shares in the consumer, healthcare, energy and other sectors.

Leon Kaye

June 4, 2021

Finance

Are Banks Finally Walking the Talk On Renewables?

After years of doing the opposite, banks are finally beginning to align their investments, including those in renewables, with the overarching goals of the Paris Agreement.

Leon Kaye

May 20, 2021

Finance

Six Key GOP Senators Could Tip the Balance on the American Jobs Plan

These six senators could determine the fate of the American Jobs Plan proposal - and could also determine the pace at which the U.S. economy decarbonizes.

Tina Casey

May 11, 2021

Finance

Lenders Should Be Clamoring to Lend to Women Entrepreneurs. Why Aren’t They?

Who are the lowest risks for banks? Women entrepreneurs, new research reveals. Now, if they could only get credit for it, literally and figuratively.

Danielle Burns

May 5, 2021

Finance

Is Agriculture the Missed Opportunity in Climate Investment?

Almost $1 trillion that flows into the food and ag sector each year could be channeled into investments that would scale up climate-smart agriculture.

Amy Brown

April 29, 2021

Finance

Those So-Called Intangible Assets Matter More than Ever. Here’s Why.

We've all heard that measuring what matters is how successful businesses are run - and that is true for what have long been called intangible assets.

John Friedman

April 23, 2021

Finance

Report: Are Silver Linings Enough When Corporate Climate Commitments Are ‘Stagnating?’

A new report indicates that to date, corporate climate commitments are a mixed bag, mostly indicating stagnation within the 16 industries surveyed.

Roya Sabri

April 16, 2021

Finance

Banks Are Under Fire for Their Funding of the Climate Crisis. Here’s How One Says It’s Stepping Up.

One bank has committed $1.5 trillion to address the climate crisis by 2030; critics respond that the fires banks are fighting are same ones they've lit.

Leon Kaye

April 12, 2021

Finance

Joe Biden’s EV Love Letter to The Big 3 Automakers and Their Unionized Employees

The White House has set the stage for the Big 3 automakers to benefit from a thriving market for their new electric vehicles in the years to come.

Tina Casey

April 2, 2021

Finance

Is ESG Investing Poised to Take Another Giant Leap Forward?

As more facets of ESG investing continue to demand attention, watch for a continued push to establish uniform reporting standards.

Ed Sappin

March 29, 2021

Finance

This Venture Capital Firm Invests in Diversity, Social Good and Long-Term Profits

Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Muse Capital focuses on underserved markets including motherhood, women’s health and education.

Rasha Rehman

March 23, 2021

Finance

Impact Investing Is Sitting on a $30 Trillion Nest Egg

Luke Wilcox, founder of the fintech start-up Ethos, recently explored the nascent world of impact investing with TriplePundit.

Andrew Hollander

March 17, 2021

Finance

How Companies Can Tackle the U.S. Housing Crisis

Join TriplePundit on Thursday, March 25 at 2pm ET for a free webcast that focuses on one potential solution for addressing the looming U.S. housing crisis.

3p Editors

March 16, 2021

Finance

Finance Wakes Up: But Are ESG Funds the Answer?

On the surface, ESG funds appear to be an effective tool to address climate change; but 3p's newest writer says such progress isn't moving fast enough.

Andrew Hollander

March 11, 2021

Finance

If You Invested in ESG Funds, 2020 Was a Good Year

It turns out 2020 was kind to one segment within the financial sector – ESG funds, which overall in the U.S. outperformed conventional funds.

Leon Kaye

March 1, 2021

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Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity

How to Make Financial Well-Being a Priority in Uncertain Times

While many individuals and businesses may feel unsettled during this unprecedented economic blow, that is all the more reason to not neglect one’s financial health, experts say.

Amy Brown

February 8, 2021

Finance

The SEC is Poised to Take Climate Action Policy Seriously

The SEC appears to take climate action seriously, as the regulatory agency is about to appoint its first senior policy advisor for climate and ESG.

Leon Kaye

February 2, 2021

Finance

How the Right Investments Can Become a Tool to Tackle Climate Change

Companies like Invesco see benefits in joining initiatives like TPI, which can help guide informed investment decisions on issues such as climate change.

Kate Robertson

January 12, 2021

Finance

An Obscure Agency, a Big Rule Change and Huge Consequences for Climate Action

An obscure agency within the U.S. Treasury recently proposed a rule that could have consequences for climate action, and Ceres is speaking out against it.

Leon Kaye

January 5, 2021

Finance

2020 Was an Awful Year for Restaurants, But Reversing Tariffs Could Help

Restaurant owners are asking the incoming Biden White House to reverse the 25 percent tariffs slapped on European food and alcohol products last year.

Leon Kaye

January 4, 2021

Finance

Morningstar Integrates ESG Factors Into Analyses, Empowers Investors

Morningstar has formally integrated ESG factors into its stock, fund and asset manager analyses using a framework capturing ESG risks across 1,500 stocks.

Roya Sabri

November 30, 2020

Finance

Sustainability Reporting is Becoming More Streamlined

IIRC and SASB announced they will merge into one sustainability reporting organization - which in the long run could help streamline ESG disclosures.

Leon Kaye

November 30, 2020

Finance

As Venture Capital Overlooks Women Entrepreneurs, They Find New Sources of Finance

Venture capital firms say they've pledged to fund startups led by women of color, but reality means these entrepreneurs often look elsewhere for capital.

Amy Brown

November 24, 2020

Finance

Bridging the Barriers to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs of Color

Women entrepreneurs started 42 percent of new U.S. businesses, and of those, women of color launched 89 percent of startups - yet finance still eludes them.

Amy Brown

November 23, 2020

Finance

When The Dominoes Fall: How The Twin Crises of 2020 Are Transforming Clean Investing

The coronavirus pandemic and the increasing urgency of the climate crisis have prompted a rising interest in clean investing.

Zain Jaffer

November 13, 2020

Finance

Mitigating the COVID-19 Fallout in Africa Through Infrastructure Investment

As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic unfold across Africa, governments, civil society and the private sector can cushion the blow, if they act decisively.

Shegun Adjadi Bakari

November 13, 2020

Finance

Mastercard Invests to Help Women Entrepreneurs Recover From COVID-19

Mastercard linked up with CNote, an impact investment fund founded by women, to help women entrepreneurs recover from economic hardship tied to COVID-19.

James Byrne

November 5, 2020

Finance

Stop Allowing This Decision-Making Strategy to Inhibit Climate Resilience Progress

The need to plan for long-term resilience is apparent now more than ever, which is why companies need to rethink processes like the cost-benefit analysis.

Joyce Coffee

November 2, 2020

Finance

With Greenwood, Black Lives Matter Brings its Powerful Message to Online Banking

A new Black-owned bank, Greenwood, is poised to break through, thanks to online technology and the persistence of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Tina Casey

October 14, 2020

Finance

Indonesia's Labor Rights and Sustainability Now at Risk, Say Critics of a Massive 'Jobs' Bill

Indonesia's landmark stimulus bill has left investors and companies concerned about future of the country's environmental sustainability and labor rights.

James Byrne

October 13, 2020

Finance

With Oceans in Peril, This Fund Seeks to Reverse the Decline

Credit Suisse is launching a new impact fund that will focus on companies providing innovative solutions that can boost ocean sustainability.

James Byrne

October 6, 2020

Finance

For BlackRock, Circularity Is Off to a $900 Million Start

BlackRock says its investment fund focused on the circular economy raised $900 million since launching a year ago - up from $20 million since its rollout.

James Byrne

October 2, 2020

Finance

A Conversation on the Challenges of Growing ESG Investing Worldwide

We continue our conversation on the convergence between corporate sustainability and ESG investing as together, they help drive systemic market changes.

Amy Brown

September 30, 2020

Finance

ESG Pioneer Georg Kell on the Power of a Crisis to Shake Up Markets

More money than ever is pouring into sustainable ESG investments - we interviewed the author Georg Kell to learn about what's fueling this trend.

Amy Brown

September 29, 2020

Finance

Despite Skeptics, Sustainable Investing Holds Firm for Green COVID-19 Recovery

The pandemic has strongly tested sustainable investing, and despite red flags raised by skeptics, analysts believe sustainable funds can still perform well.

Tina Casey

September 29, 2020

Finance

Worldwide, 40% of Asset Managers ‘Still Not Engaging’ on Climate Change

The financial sector overall has been taking climate change seriously in recent years, but for many asset managers, the response to these risks is crickets.

Roger Aitken

September 25, 2020

Finance

Climate Change is Hurting Community and Agricultural Banks

A recent report from the U.S. federal government highlighted climate risks for the financial sector. Big banks will likely weather the storm in the near term, but one part of the financial system is already reeling: community and agricultural banks. 

Kate Robertson

September 18, 2020

Finance

FTSE Russell Launches Data Model to Measure the Global Green Economy

FTSE Russell launched a tool that measures the “green revenues” of over 16,000 firms comprising 98.5 percent of the global market value of listed companies.

Roger Aitken

September 17, 2020

Finance

As More Hotels Close, Some See an Opportunity for Affordable Housing

As the pandemic forces more hotels across the U.S. to close, at least one developer sees opportunity in converting them into affordable housing.

Leon Kaye

September 3, 2020

Finance

Proposed DOL Rules Undermine Investors’ Ability to Gauge ESG Risks

A U.S. DOL proposal threatens investors and retirees by preventing them from building wealth through sustainable and ESG investing.

Craig Jonas

August 25, 2020

Finance

Black-Owned Businesses Hit Hard by the Pandemic Are in Urgent Need of Aid

A study found revenues at Black-owned businesses declined 41 percent between February and April, more than double the rate of white-owned enterprises.

Jenna Tsui

August 20, 2020

Finance

Against All Odds, It’s a Boom Economy for Sustainable Investing

A new report indicates that sustainable investing rebounded strongly after the initial pandemic-induced market sell-off, and shows no signs of tapering off.

Amy Brown

August 14, 2020

Finance

4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Boost Sustainable Development in Emerging Markets

Social entrepreneurs can help support sustainable development due to their problem-solving skills and lean approach toward business.

Ali Diallo

August 13, 2020

Finance

Racial Equity Fund Backed by NAACP Bridges Capital to Cause

Backed by the NAACP, this fund is giving investors a lens for evaluating companies with strong racial and ethnic diversity policies.

Amy Brown

July 27, 2020

Finance

Sustainability Reporting by the Largest U.S. Companies Hits New Highs

What’s driving the surge in sustainability reporting in less than a decade? The first and likely most important factor for U.S. companies is investors.

Polly Ghazi

July 27, 2020

Finance

A Quick Guide to Socially Responsible Investment Ratings

Here's a quick guide on how investors are using various ratings services to evaluate socially responsible investment portfolios.

Mark Anthony Camilleri

July 24, 2020

Finance

Why Corporate America’s Diversity Hiring Promises Ring Hollow

The long path toward equality in the U.S. business community is not just about diversity hiring - it's also about access to opportunity and capital.

Leon Kaye

July 22, 2020

Finance

This Bank Launched a Climate Action Checking Account

A California bank is giving customers an option to help drive climate action with a checking account that will donate funds to environmental nonprofits.

Leon Kaye

July 21, 2020

Finance

Across the Pond, the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark Gains Traction

The London Stock Exchange's sustainability certification program, the Green Economy Mark, offers proof that sustainable investing isn't going anywhere.

Roger Aitken

July 21, 2020

Finance

BlackRock Bluntly Tells Companies They’re ‘On Watch’

BlackRock has identified 244 companies that were making “insufficient progress” on tackling climate change risks - and many of them are now "on watch."

Leon Kaye

July 16, 2020

Finance

Nature: A 10-Year, $10 Trillion Global Stimulus

A new report from the World Economic Forum maps out a global stimulus plan that WEF says can heal the environment and create jobs for citizens worldwide.

Leon Kaye

July 16, 2020

Finance

The Post-COVID Economy Needs Female Entrepreneurs

The question that looms large now is how we can build a strong, resilient post-COVID economy; prior history tells female entrepreneurs can hold the key.

Roya Sabri

July 13, 2020

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The Power of Purpose: How Companies Drive Community Impact

To Drive Financial Inclusion, Businesses and Nonprofits Must Come Together, Says This Executive

The racial wealth gap has limited opportunities for generations. Bringing financial services to the underbanked and underserved can help turn the tide, this executive says.

Amy Brown

June 29, 2020

Finance

Investors with $3.7 Trillion in Assets Warn Brazil Over Surging Deforestation

Investors backed by $3.7 trillion in assets sent letters to Brazilian embassies warning them over the threats of accelerated deforestation in the Amazon.

Leon Kaye

June 25, 2020

Finance

ESG Investing Appears Pandemic-Proof: Will It Last?

Despite the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, ESG investing has proven so far to be pandemic-proof in terms of investor optimism.

Amy Brown

June 22, 2020

Finance

Investors Backed by $10T in Assets Tell Companies to Disclose Their Environmental Impact. Now.

Global investors with over $10 trillion in assets say they are exerting more pressure on companies falling behind on environmental disclosures.

Leon Kaye

June 15, 2020

Finance

Memo to Investors: Now is Hardly the Time to Dismiss Human Rights

A new toolkit could help asset owners and investment managers assess how their portfolios could impose human rights risks on other citizens worldwide.

Leon Kaye

May 21, 2020

Finance

Three Big Reasons Why Clean Tech Jobs Will Bounce Back

Things look gloomy now, but clean tech jobs will bounce back - largely because this sector is leaps and bounds beyond where it was a decade ago.

Tina Casey

May 18, 2020

Finance

Farmers Find Opportunity in a Disrupted Food Supply Chain

Shifting toward direct to consumer instead of restaurant, processor or retailer, farmers say they must innovate and find a new role in the food supply chain.

Amy Brown

May 15, 2020

Finance

Millennials Will Force an ESG Revolution

Driven in part by the activism of millennials, who choose to focus on companies aligned with their values, ESG investing has surged in recent years.

Ian Robertson

May 8, 2020

Finance

As Finance Options Dwindle, Are COVID-19 Bonds an Option?

Financial companies have noticed an increase in ESG bonds, and the evidence suggests some are issued as a way to fund a recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

Leon Kaye

May 7, 2020

Finance

On Earth Day, Leaders Call for Climate Finance as Part of COVID-19 Recovery

Against the backdrop of a human health and economic crisis they call a "warning" for what's to come, financial thinkers and leaders say now is the time to commit to climate finance.

Mary Mazzoni

April 22, 2020

Finance

Coronabonds Boost, and Risk, EU Solidarity and Prosperity

The EU is considering "coronabonds" to cope with the region's mounting debt, a move that could either cement or fracture this 19-nation currency bloc.

Roya Sabri

April 20, 2020

Finance

BlackRock’s Green Bet Pays Off as ESG Investing Holds Firm Under COVID-19

A new report from Morningstar affirms its competitors' commitment to ESG investing, while adding more evidence to support sustainable investing overall.

Tina Casey

April 16, 2020

Finance

Morgan Stanley Casts a Vote of Confidence for ESG Investing

Leading financial firms, including Morgan Stanley, have begun to outline how ESG investing can help drive the economic recovery after the COVID-19 crisis.

Tina Casey

April 9, 2020

Finance

Big Companies Step Up With Emergency Funding for Small Businesses

Small businesses across the U.S. are on the brink of closing for good, but these companies and organizations are offering grants at a time of dire need.

Roya Sabri

April 3, 2020

Finance

How the COVID-19 Crisis Validated ESG Investing

Before the COVID-19 crisis rocked the global economy, evidence already suggested an increased interest in ESG investing - and it's here to stay.

Tina Casey

April 2, 2020

Finance

BlackRock Investors Push for Climate Action During Pandemic

BlackRock has announced it will do more to follow through on climate action even though much of the world is preoccupied with the pandemic crisis.

Roya Sabri

March 30, 2020