The Case for the Social Board (and How to Build One)

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 09:30

For many company boards, tackling the unmet needs of society is an aspiration that can be delegated to Corporate Social Responsibility teams.

Education Is Key to Effectively Financing Small Business Growth, Finds Scotiabank Survey

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 10:00

The Scotiabank Women Initiative released Financial Knowledge & Financial Confidence, Closing Gender Gaps in Financing Canadian Small Businesses that outlines unique insights into how women entrepreneurs approach the financing and growth of a business

Ecocentricity Blog: Hot Off the Digital Presses

Wed, 03/11/2020 - 11:00

As the world changes and climate action becomes more urgent, we will need the latest data on what we can all do to solve this enormous challenge.

New CLP Reports: Building a Utility of the Future at a Time of Transition

Tue, 03/10/2020 - 09:30

The CLP Group has launched its new Sustainability Report and Annual Report, highlighting the Company’s continuous efforts in building a sustainable energy business that will thrive on changes and challenges.

As environmental, economic and social contexts continue to evolve globally and locally, CLP’s strong fundamentals supported the Group in a year of transition, laying foundations for long-term growth.

Ambition Is Not a Simple Thing – a Conversation With The New York Women’s Foundation’s Ana Oliveira

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 15:45

On March 8th, individuals around the world – of all genders – will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day. Since the first gathering, held over a century ago, leaders have made great progress in driving gender equality.

Webinar: The Third Era of Integrating ESG Into Investment Processes

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 12:35

CSRHub CTO and co-founder, Bahar Gidwani will be leading the BrightTALK webinar The Third Era of Integrating ESG Into Investment Processes on March 10th at 5pm ET. Register for the webinar here.

NRG’s CEO Talks Sustainability to Investors

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 09:00

Sustainability is embedded in our culture, aligned with our strategy and necessary for our long-term success.

Climate Leadership with the Adoption of Science-Based Targets (SBTs)

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 17:10

Comprehensive ESG Backed by World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 08:30

A report from Norges Bank Investment Management has called for businesses to improve metrics to ensure they disclose ‘relevant, quantitative and comparable information on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues’.

Aflac Incorporated Unveils New Environmental, Social and Governance Website, Including 2019 ESG Report

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 09:00

Aflac Incorporated today announced that it has unveiled a new environmental, social and governance website highlighting the company’s commitment to ESG initiatives important to investors, employees and consumers.