a lasThe population of the world continues to grow, but resources don’t seem to keep up with the growing need of the population. Food shortage is rampant in many countries, particularly in poor countries. Water shortage has also become a big issue now. Although the earth is surrounded mostly by water, clean and potable water […] More
How can you make sense of socially responsible investing? If your investments are handled by a fund then it is important to discover the exact nature of the ESG or SRI approach that they use More
The rise and advancement of digital technology and intellectual property has also inspired the rapid evolution of privacy law. More
Digital currencies are empowering entrepreneurs and business owners around the world, while helping to grow smaller economies. More
Which Canadian companies are making strides towards more corporate social responsibility? Tim Horton’s and Apotex show how they are moving forward on CSR. More
If declining alternative energy prices are the hammer on fossil fuels, then the onset of climate change is the anvil. This week, two stories came up showing the world’s climate changing for the much worse. First, Lake Mead dropped to it lowest levels ever. It is currently at 37% of it’s normal depth and fed by the already […] More
The Village of Minster in Western Ohio just unlocked a major green power achievement through an agreement to buy power from Half Moon Venture’s newly commissioned 4.3-MW solar power system coupled with a 7 MW/3 MWh battery. Yes, battery! (Minster is not only on the cutting edge of green power but is also the home of Dannon Yogurt) The system, […] More
When you really look at the utility of the fossil fuel industry as an investment, a warning that comes to mind is “volatility.” Today we find two separate headlines that show the many spikes and valleys of the industry. In one corner, we have a piece on oil reaching a six month high just below […] More
The Gates Foundation continues their disposal of fossil fuel equities. Between September and December, 2015, the Foundation “sold its $187m stake in BP.” This move follows a prior stock sale by the foundation to liquidate their entire $824 M holding in ExxonMobil. This matters because as recently as October, Bill Gates is on the record against divestment […] More
Carefully curated promotional items can go a long way to promoting your brand at a conference, trade show or event, but it’s important to choose branding items match your green ethos. More
Wayne Wile is one of a continually growing segment of investment consultants who has built an extensive career in providing guidance in the area of foreign investments. More
You might find some variance in the definition of CSR, but typically corporate social responsibility is about the accountability a company has for its impact on society (people) and the environment. It is necessary because unfortunately, there have historically been some bad actors in the business world. They exploited workers by underpaying them, not providing […] More