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Customer service is the backbone that supports any product or service. An effective Customer Service and Sales Manager excels in two roles–understanding customers’ needs and being an inspiring team leader....
Mumbai: Impact investment firm Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), in partnership with German state-owned investment and development bank KfW, has launched a $250 million ESG First Fund. This fund will focus on strengthening...
ShelterZoom and blockchain document management platform joins an influential group of global leaders, NGOs, and companies at the forefront of sustainable development ShelterZooom, a smart document management solutions provider, has been...
bp and Oman partner to progress world-class scale renewable energy and green hydrogen development in support of Oman’s 2040 Vision Integrated project expected to include onshore wind, solar and green...
Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark announced today the completion of its inaugural green bond issuance, raising kr. 5 billion ($570 million) to fund the government’s expenditures and investments...
Cision is pleased to announce that it is expanding its suite of services for brands seeking to tell their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) story. This new suite of services continues...
Money is pouring into ESG assets, as investors pay more attention to environmental, social and governance considerations. Cathrine De Coninck-Lopez, Global Head of ESG at Invesco discusses the key trends...
More and more investors are thinking about environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues when allocating their portfolios. Additionally, cryptocurrency is starting to capture an allocation from a growing number...
Anne Simpson Brings 35 Years of International Investment and Academic Expertise to Lead Franklin Templeton’s Global Stewardship, Sustainability and ESG Strategy Franklin Templeton has appointment ESG industry veteran Anne Simpson...
Life insurance giant Aviva Investors today threw its £262 billion weight into the City’s ongoing debate over the corporate world’s in wider society. In his annual Letter to Chairs, CEO...
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) A $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners that will create the “Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund,” Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund,” is an innovative circular economy...
Blackstone Launches Sustainable Resources Credit Platform
Anne Simpson developed and executed the sustainability investment strategy for the giant California pension plan. Franklin Templeton has appointed Anne Simpson as its global head of sustainability. In the new...
Alice Pomponio thinks it’s sensible for an organization like the American Cancer Society to be involved in venture capital. “We have the knowledge, the insights, the data, to do things...
Senior figures at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos have agreed that Environmental, Social and Governance ESG standards are coming – and will soon apply to all industries. And...
(E&E News) – The Biden administration is taking steps to undercut former President Trump when it comes to climate change and investing. The Labor Department released a proposal yesterday that...
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 22-26 May 2022. It will take place under the theme of Working Together, Restoring Trust. It will...
As stakeholders pay more attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, the greatest challenge chief financial officers will face is making sense of the huge amount of ESG data...
Wealthsimple North American Green Bond Index ETF allows investors to benefit from growth in the green bond market and align investing with their values Mackenzie Investments (“Mackenzie”) today announced the listing...
(CNBC) – The economy isn’t the only concern billionaire Ray Dalio has on his mind lately. Like many others, he’s also anxious about climate change. “It worries me. It’s almost like I worry for...
CQS is ‘investigating’ a sustainable CLO for European market CLO yields among highest in alternative credit: Hintze By Tatiana Darie and Nishant Kumar Michael Hintze’s hedge fund is mulling a...
Kapoor with his network and insight into building partnerships in both the private and public sectors will lead efforts to improve the adoption of 5ire’s technology Founder and CEO of...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is one of the fastest growing areas of corporate management policy. ESGs are a set of standards covering a company’s operations that describe how it...
A survey found that almost 32 percent of retail consumers are adopting a more sustainable lifestyle says Deloitte Global.
News Summary: Report covers Waters’ progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for 2020 through June 2021 Provides increased transparency and data with detailed disclosures in line with the...
Sustainable assets at BlackRock more than doubled in 2021 as the fund manager’s total AUM broke through the $10 trillion barrier.
Bloomberg announced that Sustainalytics’ ESG Research and Ratings are now available via the Bloomberg Terminal. With the proliferation of sustainable investing strategies over the last several years, investors increasingly need...
Companies whose business activities are centered on ESG principles are likely to attract loyal clients, employees, and financial backers.
57 organizations released an open letter for the European Union to act on ESG disclosure standards. They encourage the European Commission to promote a global baseline set of standards through...
Vanguard recently filed an initial registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund, which is designed to meet the...
Investors have been finding it increasingly difficult to find assets that achieve their required return and meet their ESG needs.
From vegan products to cellular meat startups, the alternative meat market is booming, creating huge opportunities for investment.
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published guidance for investment funds on their disclosure practices that relate to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, particularly funds whose investment objectives reference ESG factors...
A new bill in the state of New York could require fashion brands to disclose social and climate impacts to reduce their environmental impact.
Innovative, news-driven data set offers timely, transparent and tailored insights for asset managers to enhance ESG portfolio strategies Dow Jones today announced the launch of its sustainability data to help...
Amy Homan, Founder of Evolverie challenges fast fashion through her local brand that produces clothing with a conscience.
How Social Enterprises Can Help Corporations Meet Their ESG Goals: The private sector is undergoing a seismic transformation, driven in part by the climate crisis, Covid-19, and extreme financial inequality....
Brands For Good 2021/2022 awards focuses on authentic ethical companies who strive to do good and by embodying the principles of ESG.
Northampton, MA –News Direct– Antea Group The Crucial ESG Topics to Focus On Right Now ESG-focused business strategy isn’t just a feel-good concept anymore — it’s increasingly necessary to attract...
Entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary expressed his interest in purchasing stocks of mining companies that use sustainable energy. Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary laid out his plans to invest in mining company stocks....
Companies thinking beyond profits isn’t “woke,” the BlackRock founder Larry Fink argued in his latest letter to Wall Street chiefs. As the founder and C.E.O. of BlackRock, Larry Fink commands...
Purpose ESG Holdings Inc. (“Purpose ESG” or the “Company”), an investment issuer building a portfolio of technology companies demonstrating leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes, is announcing the appointment...
The study is another signal that talent shortages are hitting parts of the financial industry Canada’s financial sector is facing a talent shortage in sustainable finance as demand for people...
ESG investing has come a long way over the past few decades. In the early stages, it was largely an exercise in exclusion, as investors constructed portfolios that avoided industries like...
Daiwa Securities Living to sell bond for homes for the elderly Global issuance of environmental, social debt has increased Japan is using the corporate bond market to tackle the challenge...
Forum has teamed up with ‘CoinDesk’ to accelerate efforts around ESG targets for the crypto ecosystem The World Economic Forum has teamed up with CoinDesk, a news site specialising in digital...
· The social, governance, and environmental impact of cryptocurrency encompasses both new opportunities and challenges · A new accelerator dedicated to shaping the future of crypto-enabled Environmental, Social and Governance...
Crypto is all about community and in 2021 the community spoke loud and clear about its concerns regarding negative environmental impacts, sustainability, the corruption in government and governmental structures, supply...
Ingka Investments has acquired 1,321 hectares (3,264 acres) of land in Florida as part of its long-term commitment to responsible forest management. The investment property, Tupelo Honey, consists of two...
In the annual ranking of top U.S. companies on ESG metrics conducted by Just Capital, there were some major moves in 2022.
The public has a burgeoning love-hate relationship with blockchain technology. The democratic and decentralized nature of this cryptocurrency -powered ledger has been hailed by many, but others are worried that...
Matthew Roszak, Chairman of Bloq discusses future of digital assets with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Indian technology and services firms will see business grow from the increasing investments by global firms in improving their environmental, social and governance goals (ESG), a new study by IT...
John Calian, SVP of Deutshe Telekom discusses blockchain in mobility with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Jason Kelley, General Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships at IBM interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Gloria Wu, Global Head of Partnership at Ontology interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Frank Ricotta, CEO/Co-Founder of BurstIQ interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Eva Kaili, Head of Hellenic S&D Delegation for the EU Parliament interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Ben Yablon, Co-Founder/Chairman of SALT Lending interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
The transition to lower carbon-emitting fuel resources may give Latin America a new economic edge, according to energy expert Daniel Yergin. In a conversation with NGI earlier this month, the...
Nitin Gaur and Francisco Curbera from IBM Watson, discuss Design Principles of Blockchain network at Converge2Xcelerate Conference
Tae Yoo, Carlo D'Asaro Biondo, Jean Oelwang and other thought leaders deliver business leaders in ethics panel at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Just Capital, the ESG investing research non-profit co-founded by hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, ranks the top companies in the U.S. stock market on environmental, social and governance metrics....
The Greenwich Economic Forum, one of the financial-services industry’s premier gatherings, has announced that it will hold a late-winter conference in Miami. The “winter GEF” is scheduled for March 14...
Paul Tudor Jones, Co-Chairman/CIO of Tudor Investment Corp., interviews Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgewater Associates at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Gillian Tett interviews Mohamed El-Erian, Senior Advisor at Gramercy Funds Management on capital market at Greenwich Economic Forum
Alan Patricof, Gerald Parsky, and Steve Case, deliver Revolution in Venture Capital Panel Discussion at Greenwich Economic Forum
Billy Nauman, Jonathan Bailey, Megan Starr and other thought leaders discuss ESG Investing at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Daniel Benjamens, Michael Boni, Andrzej Ryz, Frank Ricotta, and Alex Cahana Discuss Blockchain in Healthcare at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS We can use blockchain networks and blockchain solutions because...
Brad Staples, David Seigel, Peteris Zilgalvis, Catalin Ivan, Louis De Bruin, and Paul Astengo Discuss Governance and Blockchain at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Decentralized identity without middlemen is going...
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, deliver special presentation on Corporate Culture at the Greenwich Economic Forum.
HIGHLIGHTS In 2018, Allen acquired the #1 weather news network, “The Weather Channel” for $310 million Entertainment Studios; est. in1993 has over $1 billion in total assets Allen recently secured...
David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group interviews Chuck Davis, CEO of Stone Point Capital at the Greenwich Economic Forum
Robert Kopitsch, Sorin Moisa, Isabelle Vandoorne, Arwen Smit, Klaus Schaaf, Thomas Cocirta, Simon Schwerin, Kurt Nemec Discuss Blockchain For Mobility at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Who masters the data...
HIGHLIGHTS 2018 saw over $254B invested into 18,000 startups globally via venture capital financing Aurora Capital Group Manages over $2B in private equity capital In 2018, 52% of Global VC...
Andreas Constantinidies, Ashley Fox, Andrea Servida, Andreas Ebert, Nicole Sandler Discuss Digital Identity at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS One of the biggest hurdles that digital identity has had to...
Theo Moore, Syed Kamall, Peter Kerstens, Mark Wetjen, Dan Morgan and Maya Zehavi Discuss Fintech at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Blockchain technology is not ripe enough to cause a...
Matthew Sanders, Sarah Spiekermann-Hoff, and other thought leaders deliver Maximizing Human Flourishing panel at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Frank Ricotta, Eddie Lee, Nicholas Haan, and other thought leaders deliver emerging tech panel at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Rick Ridgeway, Greg Medcraft, John Edelman, and other thought leaders deliver Ethical Transformation in Business panel at Humanity 2.0
Fr. Philip Larrey, Fr. Ezra Sullivan, and other thought leaders deliver school of business ethics at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Fr. Ezra Sullivan, Director of Project Vision, delivers presentation on human flourishing at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Morad Fareed, Dr. Jie Zhao, Alison Tracy, Dr. Ana Langer, and Jennie Joseph deliver HUmanity 2.0 lab presentation at Humanity 2.0
Morad Fareed, Fr. Philip Larrey, and Michelle Williams deliver the Humanity 2.0 lab discussion at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Morad Fareed, Dr. Ana Langer, Rick Ridgeway and other thought leaders discuss building healthier humans at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Marie Louise Coleiro Preca the 9th President of Malta delivers keynote speech on maternal health at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS 19% of women experience depression after death 10% of women experience...
Herman Laret, Charles Van Vleet, Timothy Barrett, Paul Colonna, and Geoffrey Rubin at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Anton Chan, William Ma, John Tan, and Eva Shen deliver Opportunities in China Panel Discussion at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss interviews David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of the Carlyle Group on ESG Investing at Greenwich Economic Forum
Olivier Sarkozy, Julia Kahr, Andrew Ferrer, Eric Liu, and Arjun Thimmaya discuss private equity at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Frank Chaparro, Greg Tusar, Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto, Trey Kelly, and Ari Paul discuss Crypto at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Bill Lu, Thomas Fang, Robert Zhang, Han Wang, and Daju Gu discuss Opening China's Capital Market at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT)
Opening Address delivered by Father Philip Larrey and Matthew Sanders, CEO of Humanity 2.0 at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Brendan Doherty, Co-Founder of Forbes Impact at Forbes interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Simon Henzell-Thomas, Global Head of Public Affairs with IKEA Group interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
John Halamka, David Weeks, Carl Camden, Mary Butler Everson, and Meyrick Vaz discuss Blockchain in healthcare at Converge2Xcelerate Conference
Carl Camden, Hollie Heikkinen, and Vince Albanese deliver keynote speeches on healthcare reform at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA)
Jim Nasr, VP of Technology and Innovation at Synchrogenix and Susan Ramonat, CEO of Spiritus at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA)
Frank Ricotta, Kenneth Colon, and Wendy Charles discuss blockchain in healthcare at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA)
Ain Aaviksoo, CMO of Guardtime Health on 'Estonia's Blockchain Case Study' at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA)
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