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Rousing the Real Estate Sector to Anticipate and Manage Climate Change Risk

It’s time for the global real estate sector to wake up to the impending climate crisis and to anticipate and manage climate change risk, says this consultant.

Joyce Coffee

March 5, 2020

Finance

U.S. Bipartisan Coalition Launches Roadmap For a Low-Carbon Economy

A bipartisan coalition has released its roadmap for a low-carbon economy in the U.S., while avoiding an undue burden on the general public.

Greg Heilers

February 21, 2020

Finance

Did We Just Decouple Emissions From Economic Growth?

Economists and environmentalists have long agreed that as GDP grows, so do emissions. But in 2019, energy-related emissions remained the same as in 2018.

Greg Heilers

February 18, 2020

Finance

Organizations Backed by $12 Trillion Demand More Climate Risk Disclosure

Over 1,000 organizations backed by $12 trillion in assets have signed on to support TCFD in working to enhance climate risk disclosure worldwide.

Greg Heilers

February 18, 2020

Finance

Climate Change: Should Central Banks Join The Battle?

Central banks now find themselves debating the ramifications of taking on bold climate action policies, but can they be effective?

Roger Aitken

January 31, 2020

Finance

BlackRock CEO Calls For Climate Action: Will the Company Follow Through?

At least one organization has charted out the targets that BlackRock will need to hit in order to make good on Larry Fink’s latest letter.

Tina Casey

January 16, 2020

Finance

Are EVs Sparking a Manufacturing Job Loss?

The global rise of electric vehicles may spell trouble for manufacturers of parts necessary for gasoline-powered cars.

Greg Heilers

January 7, 2020

Finance

Why Brand Strength and ESG Matter To Investors

Strong brands tend to have strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) profiles—and investors are watching this correlation closely.

Susan Avarde

December 13, 2019

Finance

Monetizing Millennial Consumers, from Sustainable Brands to Sustainable Investing

In what has become a clear trend, millennial consumers are putting their money where their ideals are, reinforced by this interview with Morgan Stanley.

Tina Casey

September 25, 2019

Finance

Sustainable Investing At All-Time High, Says Morgan Stanley

Sustainable investing is now mainstream in the U.S., as a recent Morgan Stanley study finds that 85 percent of individual investors are interested in applying environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to their portfolios.

Amy Brown

September 17, 2019

Finance

The IPCC Climate Change and Land Report: Three Things Every Investor Should Know

As the recent IPCC report on climate change and land use concluded, agricultural commodities will be hit hard if harmful land use practices continue.

Ceres

September 13, 2019

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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?

Most Of Us Are Waiting On the World to Change: You Don't Have to Be One of Them

A recent study revealed that only 23 percent of Americans actually believe in their individual power to drive social and environmental impact, leaving 77 percent feeling paralyzed. But individuals can take change into their own hands by using their voice, time and money, this CEO says.

Megan Schleck

September 9, 2019

Finance

Should Helicopter Personal Finance Be a Thing?

We often resist help, including when it comes to personal finance. Should banks be more proactive in bolstering Americans' financial security?

Lindsay Juarez

August 26, 2019

Finance

Is Plant-Based Fish the New Vegan Burger?

More investors are interested in startups creating plant-based fish alternatives, which could ease the burden on our oceans—if accepted by consumers.

Sarah Hutcherson

August 15, 2019

Finance

ClimateTech: A New Investment Genre for Startups Emerges

Is “ClimateTech” the newest emerging sector where technology-based startups are joining the fight to take on climate change?

Joyce Coffee

August 9, 2019

Finance

Buyout Benefits: Retreating from U.S. Climate Risk Zones

Various buyout programs exist to move U.S. citizens out of climate risk zones, but are any of them sustainable and affordable in the long run?

Joyce Coffee

August 8, 2019

Finance

Groundbreaking Rhino Bonds Seek to Save Endangered Species

To save these magnificent animals from extinction, conservationists are launching a radical new approach to fundraising: rhino bonds.

Polly Ghazi

August 5, 2019

Finance

America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act a Plus for the Environment

The America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act is a step in mitigating climate change risk while making the environment safer for both humans and wildlife.

Phil Covington

August 2, 2019

Finance

Investment Fund Helps Social Impact Startups Gain Access to Capital

The Solve Innovation Fund is a philanthropic venture fund that targets startups pursuing social impact solutions for various global challenges.

Amy Brown

July 30, 2019

Finance

How Institutional Investors Can Harness the Solar Power Boom

Institutional investors must balance demands for more sustainable portfolios with long-term returns. Investing in solar projects delivers on both fronts.

Jeff Just

July 25, 2019

Finance

Fossil Fuel Companies Shunned by London Stock Exchange

In another sign fossil fuels are becoming persona non grata for investors, the London Stock Exchange reclassified oil and gas companies as “non-renewables.” 

Polly Ghazi

July 17, 2019

Finance

Agroforestry Can Combat Climate Change, But Is It Scalable?

Agroforestry, where trees and shrubs grow with crops and livestock, is one tactic to fight climate change—plus, such investments can pay off for farmers.

Roya Sabri

July 17, 2019

Finance

Pioneering Impact Investing Platform Pushes for Widespread Change

The financial platform OpenInvest signed onto the U.N.'s Principles for Responsible Investment—and rolled out a product that could transform impact investing.

Amy Brown

July 16, 2019

Finance

Brightly Shows How Worker-Owned Cooperatives Can Scale Up

With many employees feeling overwhelmed while on the clock, worker-owned cooperatives can offer viable solutions that increase employee satisfaction at work.

Sarah Hutcherson

July 12, 2019

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Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Act Locally: Israel’s Maala Shows How National Standards Can Move the Needle on Global CSR

Maala, Israel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards-setting organization, shows how a nation-based CSR rating system can help companies balance global priorities with what’s happening in their own communities. 

Tina Casey

July 3, 2019

Finance

More Legacy Companies Are Acquiring Purpose-Driven Startups: Here’s How To Do It Right

The relationship between sustainable upstart Happy Family Organics and its parent company, French multinational Danone, offers a case study of M&A done right.

Mary Mazzoni

June 28, 2019

Finance

Water Storage Investments Crucial to Confront Water Scarcity

If governments and the private sector are going to work together in order to hedge their bets against future droughts, water storage is one place to start

Leon Kaye

June 26, 2019

Finance

Could Libra Become a Chaotic Good in Financial Services?

Mercy Corps recently announced it's all in with the cryptocurrency Libra - can this digital currency help expand financial inclusion worldwide?

Jenna Ammann

June 26, 2019

Finance

'Do Good' Investing: A Gimmick or a New Asset Class?

Do Good investing is not a gimmick, but the field is not yet robust enough to be considered a bona fide asset class either, according to this op-ed

Jeff Greenstein

June 24, 2019

Finance

The Apparel Sector Is Getting It: Better Cotton Now Accounts for One-Fifth of Global Production

The cotton industry – long criticized for its environmental and social impacts – is undergoing a transformation led by the Better Cotton Initiative.

Nithin Coca

June 14, 2019

Finance

Could a Rare Earths Shortage Hurt the U.S. Cleantech Sector?

The sabre-rattling between the U.S. and China over a potential trade war could imperil supplies of rare earths - and put the U.S. cleantech sector at risk.

Nithin Coca

June 12, 2019

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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

Why Sustainability Makes Business Sense

For a company like Philip Morris International to have a conversation about sustainability may seem almost inappropriate to some people. How can a tobacco company—which sells products that are harmful to the health of its consumers—talk in a credible way about sustainability?

Huub Savelkouls

June 6, 2019

Finance

Why EAT Is Looking Tasty to Pret A Manger

Pret A Manger, a U.K.-based sandwich shop chain, acquired EAT as vegetarian and vegan restaurants continue to rise in popularity on both sides of the pond.

Jenna Ammann

May 24, 2019

Finance

Central Bankers Join the Ranks of Climate Activists

What do Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg and the Bank of England have in common? They are all climate activists in their own unique way.

Polly Ghazi

May 16, 2019

Finance

Fintech App Dave Fights Overdraft Fees and Payday Lenders

Dave, a new fintech app, is the David to the big banks’ Goliath, fighting exorbitant overdraft fees and even lending users $75 until their next paycheck. 

Amy Brown

May 13, 2019

Finance

Wall Street Goes Vegan: Beyond Meat Prepares for IPO

Beyond Meat will be the first plant-based protein company to go public. But it likely won't be the last, as alternative meats become increasingly mainstream.

Mary Mazzoni

April 30, 2019

Finance

The U.S. Is Losing the Global EVs Manufacturing Race

America’s foothold in EV production should bode well for the future, but in fact, U.S. automakers are already losing the manufacturing battle when it comes to electric cars.

Phil Covington

April 12, 2019

Finance

On ESG and Impact Investing, More Women are Leading the Charge

There’s a rapidly growing area of impact investing, with women leading this transformation: investments that generate social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.

Amy Brown

April 11, 2019

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Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Israel is Keen to Tap Into the Momentum of Rising Global ESG Investment

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making in Israel, home to one of the world's first socially responsible investment indexes.

Amy Brown

April 6, 2019

Finance

New Fund Aims to Close Lending Gap for Women Entrepreneurs

The fintech company CNote seeks to boost investing in the business ideas of low-to-moderate income women and women of color with this new fixed income fund.

Amy Brown

April 5, 2019

Finance

Billion-Dollar Laboratory Demonstrates Economic Impact of Government Research

NREL, the primary research facility in the U.S. for sustainable energy, has had a ripple effect across the economy as wind, solar and other renewable resources for power and fuel keep scaling up.

Tina Casey

April 4, 2019

Finance

Many ESG Investors Are So Far Avoiding Uber and Lyft

For ESG investors, many factors add up to why they may give Lyft and Uber a pass when it comes to adding new companies’ equities to their portfolios.

Leon Kaye

April 3, 2019

Finance

Next-Gen Climate Finance Solutions Could Unleash Capital in Emerging Markets

Governments are seeking public resources to mobilize more private investment; the solution could include organizations like The Lab, which is incubating the next generation of climate finance entrepreneurs.

Amy Brown

March 29, 2019

Finance

Another Wakeup Call for Business: Banks Eye ESG Lending Market

In another sign that the financial world is taking sustainable investing seriously, more banks now have their eyes on the small but growing ESG-related lending market.

Amy Brown

March 12, 2019

Finance

Why Shifting Gender Balance in Wealth Brings Ripple Effects

As women take impact investing by storm, the ripple effects are leading to more women in finance assuming leadership roles, with more female entrepreneurs reaping the benefits.

Amy Brown

March 8, 2019

Finance

ESG Engagement Wins More Boards' Buy-In, But Lags in U.S.

Boards are facing increasing pressure from stakeholders to engage on ESG challenges, but in the U.S., many corporate boards are still not getting the memo.

Amy Brown

March 4, 2019

Finance

Big Money Joins the Fight Against Food Waste

Companies dedicated to solving food waste secured $125 million in venture capital in 2018. We take a closer look at some of the companies attracting investor attention right now—and break down what their ideas could mean for the future.

Jenna Ammann

March 1, 2019

Finance

Six Reasons Why Women Are Shaking Up Impact Investing

After interviews with these pioneers in impact investing, Sallie Krawcheck and Jean Case, 3p has come up with six reasons why women are leading the global impact investing revolution.

Amy Brown

February 25, 2019

Finance

Weakened Protections Are a Wake-Up Call for the Financial Sector

Some 78 percent of U.S. workers live paycheck to paycheck, a fact made painfully apparent during the recent government shutdown. Is the financial industry stepping up in the wake of these developments?

Amy Brown

February 20, 2019

Finance

Americans Trust Banks Less Than Ever: This CEO Offers a Fix

"Solving for trust is one of our core principles," said Andrei Cherny, founder and CEO of Aspiration. We took a closer look at this up-and-coming bank to see if its sustainability focus is enough to build trust in an industry where it's in notoriously short supply.

Mary Mazzoni

February 19, 2019

Finance

Millennials’ Values Are Shaping How They Shop and Invest

Millennials are considered to be great at saving money—with one survey estimating that 39 percent of them have been tucking […]

Amy Brown

February 12, 2019

Finance

Stocking Up, Moving Out, Speaking Up: Brexit’s Impact

With the clock ticking closer toward the United Kingdom’s scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29, the collective […]

Leon Kaye

February 8, 2019

Finance

Millennials & Money: Insights from an Often Overlooked Community

Millennials are receiving quite the attention from the media. We are often characterized as lazy and entitled. What I find […]

Erika Andraca

February 7, 2019

Finance

Ceres Helps Companies Change the Conversation with Investors

Capital markets are clamoring for more information about climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, as the […]

Amy Brown

February 7, 2019

Finance

How Exxon Taught Me That Shareholders Can Change the World

Previously published on Green Money Journal. I rose to the podium, looked then-CEO Rex Tillerson of Exxon in the eye, and […]

Gabe Rissman

February 6, 2019

Finance

New Venture to Measure Impact Investing Has Bono’s Star Power

Perhaps all that impact investing needs to go mainstream is the star power of a global celebrity; especially one who […]

Amy Brown

February 3, 2019

Finance

Is Larry Fink’s Latest Letter Enough to Move the Needle?

The annual letter to CEOs from Larry Fink, the head of BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager which oversees nearly […]

Amy Brown

January 27, 2019

Finance

The Outlook for Social Enterprises in 2019 and Beyond

Social enterprises are a growing force in the global economy and a fierce catalyst for social change. One third of […]

Abha Malpani Naismith

January 23, 2019

Finance

Follow the Money: Sustainability Goes Mainstream

By Tim Mohin, Chief Executive of GRI   In the last two decades, sustainability reporting has gone from an exercise for […]

Global Reporting Initiative

January 23, 2019

Finance

Green Building through Green Bonds in Colombia

Green bonds are all the rage. In 2018, green bond issuance grew a steady 4 percent year-over-year to $162 billion, […]

Rebecca Menes

January 22, 2019

Finance

Rising Interest Rates Loom Over Energy and Infrastructure

The Federal Reserve continued to raise interest rates in 2018 as we reached the end of one of the longest […]

Ed Sappin

January 18, 2019

Finance

If 2018 Was the Year of ESG investing, What Will 2019 Bring?

You could say ESG investing came of age in 2018, and it’s about time. Forty years ago the Institute for […]

Amy Brown

January 11, 2019

Finance

GRI Proposes New Standard on Corporate Tax Reporting

Recent tax-related scandals such as the release of the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers have led to a public debate […]

Amy Brown

January 7, 2019

Finance

3 ESG Trends in Asia to Watch in 2019

For investors interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, a regionally diversified approach can help capture global growth. In […]

TriplePundit

January 2, 2019

Finance

Why TD Executives Are Banking on Sustainability

Nicole Vadori remembers being in grade school and watching the news about a fire at a tire warehouse with big […]

Jake Hiller

December 20, 2018

Finance

Nori Is Creating the World’s First Carbon Removal Marketplace

A few years ago, Paul Gambill, the CEO and founder of Nori, a startup aimed at creating a blockchain-based market […]

Amy Brown

December 18, 2018

Finance

Tech Firms Top Just Capital Rankings by Prioritizing Worker Pay

Technology companies swept nine of the top 10 spots in the 2018 Rankings of America’s most “just” companies, with personal products […]

Amy Brown

December 14, 2018

Finance

The Year Wall Street Got Sustainable Investing

2018 is beginning to look as though it may be the year in which not just we, but the world, […]

Amy Domini

December 14, 2018

Finance

Investors Managing $32 Trillion Demand Climate Action

If world leaders leave the COP24 global climate negotiations this week in Katowice, Poland without putting teeth into the goals […]

Amy Brown

December 13, 2018

Finance

Sustainable Finance Week Debuts on Crowded December Calendar

Scooch over, National Cookie Cutter Week. Make room, National Hand Washing Awareness Week. There’s a new commemorative week on the […]

Dave Armon

December 5, 2018

Finance

Many Business Executives Aren’t Prepared for Future Crises

Many business leaders give the impression that they are confident enough to handle any crisis that comes their way, but […]

Leon Kaye

December 4, 2018

Finance

Impact Finance: Defining Skills for Career Success

Earlier this fall, two dozen investment professionals, finance professors, and MBA students and alums huddled in a conference room above […]

Eban Goodstein

November 29, 2018