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The Future(-Fit) of Extra-Financial Reporting

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Human Capital: Are You Valuing Your Greatest Asset?

You may have heard the common business aphorism, “people are our greatest asset.” CEOs such as Richard Branson — founder of the Virgin Group, and Anne Mulcahy — former CEO of Xerox, are among many business leaders who have publicly made state... View More

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Bank of America Issues Its Third and Largest Green Bond

Bank of America Corporation announced today the issuance of its third and largest green bond for $1 billion in aggregate principal amount, furthering the company’s commitment to advancing renewable energy generation. ... View More

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CLF Impact Report Reveals Groundwork for Robust Recycling System, Circular Economy in U.S.

Closed Loop Fund (CLF), a private sector investment fund that finances recycling infrastructure and sustainable manufacturing technologies to advance the circular economy, released its first public progress report. Details reveal investment opportuni... View More

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Experts Gather to Discuss Financial Benefits of Sustainability at New Metrics ‘16

SAN FRANCISCO, November 14, 2016 – Members of the Sustainable Brands® community gather in Boston, MA to kick off the 6th annual New Metrics conference. Nearly 300 global senior executives across diverse sectors are convening today through Nov 16t... View More

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Electricity Giants Offer Support to Development Finance Orgs to Meet Paris Agreement Goals

An association of global electricity companies, the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP), is offering their expertise to development finance institutions and other international organizations to jointly identify electricity technology in... View More

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Sainsbury's Commits £1m to Radically Reduce Food Waste in the UK

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has unveiled its latest move in the fight against food waste, by announcing a £1 million fund available to towns and cities across the United Kingdom. The commitment is the second phase of its Waste Less, Save More strategy... View More

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Report: Many Brands Failing to Adequately Protect Miners, Investors from Conflict Mineral Risks

Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of As You Sow, recently reported which major brands are leading in adequately protecting human rights and informing investors about their conflict minerals risk, and those who are failing to do so. Mining... View More

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Timberland Cuts Over Half of Emissions Since 2006

Following the release of data compiled for its Q2 CSR report, outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland shared that the company has met and exceeded its 2015 goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This achievement is a part of the company's commitme... View More

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HBR's Top Performing CEOs: Financial Results and Sustainability — A Complex Relationship

The Harvard Business Review (HBR) recently published its 2016 list of the world’s top 100 CEOs. As in the past, HBR’s staff looked at the financial and ESG (environment, social, governance) performance of the CEOs of 1,200 large companies. They u... View More

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€220M European Commission Investment Spurs 144 New Circular, Low-Carbon Projects

The European Commission has approved an investment package of €222.7 million from the EU budget to support Europe's transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. The EU funding will spur additional investments leading to a total of €398... View More

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Majority of UK Investors Call for Label to Certify Ethical Investment Options

A survey conducted by ethical investment specialists Triodos Bank of UK investors has revealed an overwhelming interest in increasing ethical investment options, while a surprising majority revealed they had since been unaware of opportunities to do ... View More

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New Research Reveals Opportunity, Methods for Engaging Investors on Long-Term Value Creation

A growing number of investors are looking for high-quality information on a company’s sustainability performance. Earlier this year Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, called on S&P 500 CEOs to demonstrate how environmental, social and governance (ES... View More

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Provides $500,000 Grant to GivePower Foundation to Help Provide Solar Energy to Communities in Developing Countries

GivePower Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses solar energy technologies to deliver essential community services to the developing world, was awarded a second $500,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, totaling $1 milli... View More

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Report: More US Insurance Companies Preparing for Climate Change, But Many Still Ignoring It

As much of the Southeast U.S. is still cleaning up from Hurricane Matthew, the country’s 13th billion-dollar weather disaster this year, a new Ceres report ranks the nation’s largest insurance companies on their responses to escalating climate ri... View More

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Bank of America Commits to Carbon Neutrality and 100 Percent Renewable Electricity by 2020

Bank of America announces new environmental operations goals to be met by 2020, including plans to go carbon neutral. This announcement supports the bank’s continued efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of its operations. Bank of America wil... View More

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New Campaign Aims to Leverage Private Investment Capital to Help Achieve SDGs

A new campaign is calling on investors and money managers everywhere to make their investments part of a “tremendous force for good in effecting positive change.” Launched by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), the campaign asks investors... View More

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A Bridge to Economic Transformation: 10 Lessons in Sustainable Banking from New Resource Bank

We’re undergoing a transition to a new economy - one where business is not only focused on returns to shareholders, but also one that understands and prioritizes the complex ecosystem between business, the environment, employees, and the greater co... View More

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Chick-fil-A Doubles Investment in Team Member College Education

Chick-fil-A® announces today a new initiative that will more than double the company’s investment in Team Members’ college educations – providing $4.9 million in scholarships in 2017 alone, as well as access to tuition discounts and other bene... View More

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Bill Gates, Total Invest $14M in Cellulosic Sugars Company

Business magnate Bill Gates and energy giant Total have backed biofuels company Renmatix in a $14 million investment round. Renmatix developed a new process called Plantrose® that makes converting biomass into cellulosic sugars – the critical inte... View More

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