Corporate and Social Responsibility Imperative for Business Success
Which companies have the made the most of corporate social responsibility?
Sustainability is the Need of the Hour
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 …
Which is ‘Better’ – Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?
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
Dana Collette, Others Weigh In On Canadian Privacy Laws
The rise and advancement of digital technology and intellectual property has also inspired the rapid evolution of privacy law.
Jeffrey Lipton, Barbados Portfolio Manager on Impact of Digital Currencies on Economies
Digital currencies are empowering entrepreneurs and business owners around the world, while helping to grow smaller economies.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): What It Means for Companies like Tim Hortons and Apotex
Which Canadian companies are making strides towards more corporate social responsibility? Tim Horton’s and Apotex show how they are moving forward on CSR.
Eco-Friendly Branding Items to Promote your Business
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.
Wayne Wile on Global, “Borderless” Investment
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.
Regional Economics in the United States
What does each region of the US have to offer to the GDP? In this helpful infographic, the major industries are explained and you can see how each region stacks up with the rest of the country. The industries are broken down broadly into eight categories: Finance Professional Health Care Manufacturing Agriculture Retail Mining Information …
Australia’s Biggest Banks Could Help Achieve UN’s Development Agenda in the Pacific
By Madeline Greer, Guest Contributor Australia’s Biggest Banks Could Help Achieve UN’s Development Agenda in the Pacific Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has partnered with Westpac and ANZ to help deliver financial inclusion in Pacific communities. The bank’s partnerships are focused on helping communities better manage their funds, encourage entrepreneurship, and empower individuals …
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6 Pieces of Advice Entrepreneurs Should Ignore
Starting a new business is kind of like having a new baby. Everyone has questions about your new addition, and they all want to give advice – even when you haven’t asked for it. Whether in the nursery or virtual office, not all advice given to new parents – and new business owners – is good. …
Measuring the Worldwide Surge in Investments in Renewable Energy Technologies (and Infographic)
What’s happening worldwide with regard to investments in renewable energy? Well, according to the latest results of United Nations Environment Programme’s 9th “Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2014 Report”, created by the Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre and the research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the global investments in renewable energy have grown 17%, resulting …
Water Sustainability: How Do We Price Water?
Solving our water woes in the face of extreme drought, an aging infrastructure, increasingly pressured water supplies, and a growing population, will require more than just asking people to cut back on their water consumption or to install water-efficient appliances. It might also require big changes in who pays for it, in the way we …
Full Fossil Fuel Divestment Would Cost $5 Trillion
Fossil fuel divestment, which entails getting out of investments in stocks, bonds, or funds that back fossil fuel companies or initiatives, is an admirable goal, as it attempts to remove the profit from planet-wrecking businesses, but it’s not nearly as simple as it seems, and it could be a very costly endeavor – as much …
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