Socially Responsible Investing News
SRI news headlines are provided by SocialFunds.com, the personal finance site dedicated to socially responsible investing.
CalSTRS to Facebook: More Women on Board
- February 8, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. The pension fund's Director of Corporate Governance writes to Mark Zuckerberg, expressing disappointment in the lack of diversity on Facebook's board of directors.
ICCR Publishes 2012 Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide
- February 7, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. The Guide reveals a focus by members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility on social issues and corporate engagement.
US Venture Capital Investment in Cleantech Down in 2011
- February 6, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. Ernst & Young reports that investment by US-based venture capital in cleantech companies amounted to $4.9 billion in 2011, a 4.5% decrease from 2010.
Intel Tops EPA's Green Power Partnership Rankings
- February 4, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. EPA's quarterly ranking of top purchasers of renewable energy lists Intel first, followed by Kohl's and Wal-Mart; Kohl's and Whole Foods are largest purchasers of 100% green power.
Interview: Cary Krosinsky, Editor of Evolutions in Sustainable Investment
- February 3, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. SocialFunds.com talks with Krosinsky about the challenges to as well as the inevitability of a mainstream uptake of sustainable investing strategies.
States Require Insurers to Respond to Climate Risk Survey
- February 2, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. California joins New York and Washington in requiring insurers that that write in excess of $300 million in premiums to respond to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Climate Risk Survey.
A 30% Reduction in EU Emissions by 2020 will be Cheaper than Expected
- February 1, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. Noting that emissions reductions reached 14% by 2010, the European Commission concludes that a 30% cut will cost less than anticipated, and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change calls for incentives to stimulate private investment.
Investors Team with Law Enforcement Professionals to Combat Sex Trafficking at Super Bowl
- January 31, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility members warn that child sex trafficking increases during large sporting events, and engage with Indianapolis hotels to raise awareness of the risk at this year's Super Bowl.
UN Adaptation Database Highlights Corporate Sustainability Efforts
- January 30, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change publishes an online database featuring case studies of climate change adaptation activities undertaken by private companies.
Book Review: Evolutions in Sustainable Investing: Strategies, Funds and Thought Leadership
- January 28, 2012 | By Robert Kropp. Trucost executive Cary Krosinsky edits a book of essays demonstrating that sustainable investment in an era of growing resource scarcity yields significant opportunities for portfolio outperformance.
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