Business Fights Poverty Announces Appointment of Global Engagement and Partnerships Director

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 07:30

Business Fights Poverty, the leading global collaboration platform for international businesses seeking to harness and scale their social impact today announced the appointment of Euan Wilmshurst as Director, Global Engagement and Partnerships.

How Businesses Can Unleash the Power of Long-term Hurricane Harvey and Irma Support Through Employee Giving and Matching Gifts

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 18:55

Businesses Have a Unique Opportunity to Help Communities Effectively Recover from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 11:15

What happens when the cameras and first responders leave the Hurricane Harvey and Irma scenes? Donations dry up quickly and the media moves on to the next big story. Unfortunately, that’s when the people and communities affected by these storms get the least community support, but need it most.

Businesses Call on Trump to Reverse Decision on Federal Flood Risk Management Rule

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 11:45

As the devastating climate change-fueled impacts of Hurricane Irma continue to unfold, and the financial costs of Hurricane Harvey continue to escalate, a network of businesses is calling on the Trump administration to reinstate the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, known as FFRMS.

The standard requires federal agencies to take into account current and future flood risks in investment decisions related to federally-funded buildings and infrastructure, ensuring they are built to withstand growing flooding threats.

TD Bank Group Inaugural US$ Green Bond Upsized to US$1 Billion

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 16:25

TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) announced today that it closed on the issuance of a US$1 billion green bond, its first in US dollars and one of the largest green bonds ever issued by a bank. Initially targeting an issue size of US$500 million, the transaction was upsized to US$1 billion and almost 70% of the issue went to green investors.

Massachusetts Businesses Urge Lawmakers to Support Increased Renewable Energy Standard

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 14:00

Massachusetts businesses are calling on state lawmakers to support an increase of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to achieve 50 percent renewable energy supply by 2030.

Autodesk, Ikea, JLL, Legal Sea Food, and New Balance are among the businesses calling for more renewable energy in a letter delivered today to lawmakers. The call comes as Massachusetts lawmakers prepare for a briefing this week on several pieces of legislation that would increase the RPS.

JPMorgan Chase to Donate $1 Million to Support Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 13:30

JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced today that it is donating $1 million to aid the response to Hurricane Irma across affected communities in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Perseverence Pays Off in Huehuetenango

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 13:40

KeyBank Provides $13.7 Million in Total Financing for Affordable Housing in Alaska

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 18:00

KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) has provided a total of $13.7 million in financing to Swell LLC, for the construction of Turnagain Place in Anchorage, AK. The 29-unit apartment project will serve households earning 50% and 60% AMI, persons with disabilities and persons who have formerly experienced homelessness.

Black & Veatch and Renewable Energy Test Center Launch New Energy Storage Bankability Service

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 11:00

Black & Veatch, a leading engineering, construction and consulting company, and Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC), an engineering services, and certification testing provider for photovoltaic and renewable energy products, today announced the launch of a new energy storage bankability service. The bankability service reflects the growing need for advanced testing and assessments of products, processes and technologies supporting the fast-growing photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage markets.