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How the “sSWOT” Can Help Boost Corporate Sustainability

The World Resources Institute (WRI) today released a new tool to help businesses evaluate their sustainability efforts and enable them to translate environmental risks into opportunities for profit.

Innovative Electric Motor Technology Wins Cleantech Open

A Chicago-based startup that makes electric motors requiring no rare earth metals won the Grand Prize in the 2012 Cleantech Open last week. 

HIP Investor and SNW Asset Management Launch Impact-Rated, Fixed-Income Portfolios

HIP Investor Inc. (HIP) and SNW Asset Management Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Seattle-Northwest Securities Corp., or SNW) this month announced a business collaboration offering clients impact-rated portfolios for municipal bonds and fixed income.

Half of Accountants Recognize Materiality of Natural Capital, But Barriers Remain

Roughly half of professionals in the accounting industry identify natural capital as a material issue for business and link it to operational, regulatory, reputational and financial risks, according to a new study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

New Coalition To Address Natural Capital Accounting

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Business Coalition officially launched in Singapore this week. The nonprofit’s aim is to achieve a shift in corporate behavior to preserve and enhance, rather than deplete, the earth’s natural capital.

Net Impact 2012, Day Two: Celebrating 20 Years

Day Two at the Net Impact 2012 conference in Baltimore proved to be an inspirational closing for the students, university faculty and staff, and professionals in attendance.

Net Impact 2012, Day One: Accelerate Your Impact

The 20th annual Net Impact Conference in Baltimore last week brought together 2700 dedicated students, university faculty and staff, business leaders and innovators from various industries.

Most Voters Do Not Think Either Candidate Will Offer Them a Better Quality of Life

Following the most recent Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, global communications network Havas Media releases further data on the US Presidential candidates’ "meaningfulness" scores.

New Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Aims To Quantify ESG Reporting

A new nonprofit, with the support of Bloomberg, launched this month with an aim of developing comprehensive, industry-specific sustainability accounting standards.

ImpactAssets 50: Over $10B in Assets Ready for Impact

Last week at SOCAP12, perspective investors mingled among the attendees while learning more about the impact investment industry. Another tool in their research arsenal was also updated.

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