Late-night TV is joining Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC kicks off Sept. 20 and Helen Clarkson, the CEO of host Climate Group, joins the podcast to describe some of the week’s 500 events aimed at “getting things done.”
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How do we pay for the SDGs?
With SDG #17, the writers conclude this 2030 Agenda by stating that the previous 16 goals won’t be achieved without global participation. More specifically, developed nations will need to support less and least developed countries.
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DOL rules expected to clarify that ESG funds are OK in retirement plans
US SIF CEO Lisa Woll discusses disclosures
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Brewing peace through economic opportunities
SDG #16: Promote peace and justice. Conflict, insecurity and limited access to justice stand in the way of sustainable development. Entrepreneur George Taylor, after a particularly tragic gang-related shooting, decided to try to instill peace in his community – and beyond with TRU Colors.
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Active investment managers must consider ESG when building portfolios today
Now regulation, reporting and transparency need to catch up to strengthen ESG investing, said Lisa Jones, US CEO, president, and head of Americas, at Amundi Asset Management.
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Cyber resilience considered before White Oak lends to small firms
ESG criteria, including factors like cyber security preparedness, are important to consider when deciding whether to finance small and medium sized businesses, according to Teresa Cutter of White Oak Global Advisors.
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Protecting forests and portfolios from deforestation risk
Human land use has altered 75% of the Earth’s surface, creating a tight squeeze for the flora and fauna of our wilderness.
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Investors cast a wide net for sustainable fish
Investing in the oceans means keeping plastics out and boosting healthy fishing practices.
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An investor blueprint for net zero
The recent IPCC report on the effects of human-caused climate change gave a stark update on the vital importance of decarbonizing our economy. The Net Zero America Project lays out five possible pathways to do just that.
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Social enterprise tackles trash and reaps the rewards
SDG #12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production. Recycling is one obvious way to reconcile the waste people generate as they produce and consume goods, but the process of creating new treasures with trash is complicated. Liz and Steve ask Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of social enterprise TerraCycle, how his firm is able to work…
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Money still pouring into ESG funds
Sustainable equity funds recently passed $1 trillion in assets under management globally, having grown almost 75% just in 2020, says Sara Mahaffy, ESG strategist at RBC Capital Markets.
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A tale of investing in sustainable cities
SDG #11: Sustainable Cities. Efforts to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable face significant challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.