Senate Gets Dismal League of Conservation Voters Score
In 1999, over a third of U.S. Senators (37) voted against the environment, the highest number since the League of Conservation Voters started tracking votes in …
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What's Behind Social Mutual Fund Performance?
You’d think that given the striking performance of The Dow Jones Sustainability Group World Index which is up 33 percent year-to-date (outperforming the …
Bringing Sustainable Energy Into the Mainstream
In a June 1999 workshop, U.S. photovoltaics industry leaders gathered to analyze technology barriers and research needs of the industry and to create a roadmap …
Wellspring of Venture Capital for Sustainable Businesses
Over the last few months, SustainableBusiness.com has been contacted by more than a dozen venture capital funds forming to invest in sustainable business …
Advancing Sustainable Food Choices
At a recent retreat, members of the Chefs Collaborative discussed how to measure their progress toward running a sustainable restaurant (partner with farmers, …
CFCs Will Be Phased Out in India
The Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol approved US$82 million for a World Bank project that will …
EU Publishes Five-Year Aviation & the Environment Plan
The European Commission published a 5-year plan to integrate environmental concerns into the air transport industry, even while the UN-based International …
UK Pensions Funds Must Open the Books
Starting this July, UK Pension fund trustees must expand disclosure to include whether the fund’s investment strategy considers social and environmental …
More Big Entries into Social Investing Arena
Several national investing concerns recently announced plans to create socially responsible mutual funds, including The Vanguard Group and TIAA-CREF. Fidelity …
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