Surveying the Investment World through an ESG Lens: A Snapshot of Key Topics From the US

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 08:50

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics have never been more prominent in investors’ minds than they are today. But there’s considerable variation among investment managers about how ESG is considered or integrated.

An Investor's Perspective on the Proposed Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 09:40

Can stakeholders (regulators, policymakers and market participants) deliver a sustainable finance framework that serves the end-client well?

Understanding the Climate Change Challenges Facing Consumer Goods Companies

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 09:00

As an active investment manager with a firm commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into its investment processes, Franklin Templeton recognises its responsibility to raise awareness of climate transition issues.

How a Broadening Stakeholder Base Shines a Light on Sustainability

Tue, 12/17/2019 - 08:00

Around the world, societal demographic shifts are becoming evident, bringing long-standing assumptions and theses into question.

Regenerative Retrofit: California's First Living Building.

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 19:00

Ecotone Publishing, the industry’s original green architecture and design publisher, today announced the release of the seventh book in the Living Building Challenge Series titled Regenerative Retrofit: California’s First Living Building, researched and written by Juliet Grable.

New SEC Rule Will Impair Investors' Ability To Manage Risk at a Time of Mounting Systemic Risks

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 18:40

At a time when the climate crisis and other systemic risks loom over the economy, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s 3-to-2 vote today amending its rule on shareholder proposals would make it harder for investors to manage the financial risks associated with these trends.

CEOs, Make Sure Your Employees Aren't Struggling To Get By

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 17:05

In 2018, PayPal anonymously surveyed a large sample of its hourly and entry-level employees to assess their financial security. The results indicated that almost two-thirds of surveyed employees reported periodically running out of money between paydays.

Scaling the Impact of Digital Financial Services: The Opportunity and Imperative During COVID-19

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 09:10

HERproject and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth share lessons and insights from Digital Wages programs that can help companies, governments, and financial service providers scale up digital payments for low-income workers after COVID-19.

Business Call to Action 10th Annual Forum: Reimagining Resilience through Inclusive Business Innovation

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 16:05

Truist Donates $40 Million to Launch Innovative Nonprofit Fund Supporting Ethnically, Racially Diverse and Women-Owned Small Businesses

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:25

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced a $40 million initial donation to help establish CornerSquare Community Capital, a new national nonprofit fund that will support selected community development financial institutions...