Small and Medium Enterprises Adopt Sustainable Business Practices in Morocco

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 19:55

The World Environment Center (WEC) announced today the successful completion of a U.S. Department of State funded project to expand the sustainable development commitments of Moroccan businesses by Improving operating costs, reducing materials, energy and water consumptions, and minimizing solid waste, wastewater and e air emissions. WEC has partnered with the Casablanca-based firm RIO (Reduce-Invent-Optimize) to implement the local activities and provide advanced technical expertise for the project. The partnership is the fifth of its kind between the State Department and WEC which, together, span seven countries.

Ingersoll Rand Marks Climate Commitment Achievement at White House HFC Reduction Roundtable

Thu, 10/15/2015 - 14:45

Ingersoll Rand announced at the White House HFC Reduction Roundtable, progress on its Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products and operations by 2030.

Antea Group Accounting for Sustainability: AA4S

Mon, 11/30/2015 - 09:25

For every dollar spent on sustainability, AA4S can demonstrate the impact on your company’s strategy--let us help you effectively build the business case for sustainability.

Meet the Woman Who’s Singlehandedly Solving Peru’s Trash Problem

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 10:00

Albina Ruiz lived in an area of Lima, Peru, known as El Cono Norte, where she was studying to become an industrial engineer. Despite the classic beautiful images of Peru one might expect, El Cono Norte was littered with waste.

Barclays UK Pension Fund Commits to Responsible Investment

Mon, 10/19/2015 - 10:15

“Banorte” and “Los 40 Principales Mexico” Donate Ps 1.75 Million to Social Causes

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 10:00

Grupo Financiero Banorte and the radio station Los 40 Principales Mexico successfully maintain the strategic alliance that began in May 2013 and which gave rise to the co-branded Tarjeta 40 credit card - after increasing the number of beneficiary organizations and the amount of donations granted this year.

MetLife Foundation's Financial Inclusion Challenge Winners and Projects Profiled in Video Essay

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:30

From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City: MetLife Foundation Makes An Impact!

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 11:30

Vietnam is long and narrow hugging the South China Sea and I traversed the length of it on my recent trip to meet with MetLife Foundation partners and my colleagues from BIDV-MetLife. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City [formerly Saigon], Vietnam, like most emerging markets, is multi-faceted.

Mellon Capital CEO: BNY Mellon Collaboration Yields Carbon Efficiency Strategy

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 13:05

In a recent presentation on “Social Finance and Investing in Carbon Efficiency” at SOCAP 15, Mellon Capital CEO Gabriela Franco Parcella explored how the firm approaches partner and product innovation to meet competing client needs regarding fiduciary duty and environmental objectives.

Mary Schapiro: Empowering Investors to Effect Climate-Change Action

Tue, 10/13/2015 - 10:05