March 20, 2015 Corporations Improving on LGBT Rights by Robert Kropp Evolution in social acceptance of diversity, as well as years of shareowner engagement by Walden Asset Management, leads to many companies adopting sexual orientation and gender identity policies. SocialFunds.com — One of the first social issues my youngest child became passionate about was […]
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Shareowners Continue Push for Fracking Disclosure
March 17, 2015 Shareowners Continue Push for Fracking Disclosure by Robert Kropp Six companies are recipients of resolutions this proxy season, calling for greater disclosure of environmental and community risks associated with hydraulic fracturing. SocialFunds.com — Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of sustainable shareowners and others to bring transparency and safety to the practice […]
Report Analyzes Impact Investing Funds
March 09, 2015 Report Analyzes Impact Investing Funds by Robert Kropp The Global Impact Investing Network reports on more than 300 impact investment funds that direct investments by foundations and high net worth individuals to social and environmental opportunities in North America and emerging markets. SocialFunds.com — Early in 2011, a report from the […]
Good News for Shareowner Engagement on Food Issues
March 07, 2015 Good News for Shareowner Engagement on Food Issues by Robert Kropp Dunkin Brands agrees to remove nanomaterials from powdered sugar, and Dow Chemical commits to increased disclosure on its management of environmental and social impacts associated with an herbicide used with genetically engineered seeds. SocialFunds.com — Food security and safety is […]
Individual Investors Struggle with Sustainability
March 06, 2015 Individual Investors Struggle with Sustainability by Robert Kropp More than half of individual investors surveyed by Morgan Stanley believe financial returns will be compromised by a sustainable investment strategy, but demand from millennials and women are likely to drive an increase in the strategy. SocialFunds.com — It may not have amounted […]
Second Global Sustainable Investment Association Review Published
March 03, 2015 Second Global Sustainable Investment Association Review Published by Robert Kropp Negative screening persists as the investment strategy most often practiced, but integration of environmental, social, and corporate governance considerations into financial analysis has grown at the fastest rate over the last two years. SocialFunds.com — The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA)—a […]
Investors Back Reporting Framework for Human Rights
February 28, 2015 Investors Back Reporting Framework for Human Rights by Robert Kropp The United Nations Guiding Principles Reporting Framework is launched to help corporations report effectively on human rights issues, and gains the support of a $4 trillion coalition of institutional investors organized by Boston Common Asset Management. SocialFunds.com — Platforms for disclosure […]
Citi Announces $100 Billion Sustainability Commitment
February 27, 2015 Citi Announces $100 Billion Sustainability Commitment by Robert Kropp Having met several targets of a $50 billion goal two years early, the bank now commits twice that amount to activities such as financing large renewable-energy projects and reducing its absolute emissions by 80%. SocialFunds.com — With some exceptions, the banking industry […]
BP Calls for Price on Carbon
February 25, 2015 BP Calls for Price on Carbon by Robert Kropp Arguing that emissions are rising significantly more than scientists recommend, the oil and gas company states that a meaningful global price on carbon will incentivize participation in a low-carbon transition. SocialFunds.com — Against odds with which US-based shareowners are unfamiliar, the UK-based […]