Engaging Employers: Three Lessons from Impact Hiring

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 09:15

How to create more inclusive economies by engaging employers in developing new ideas and solutions for employing and retaining entry-level talent.

PayPal Credit Gives A Boost to Small Businesses

Thu, 04/13/2017 - 15:00

More Stranded Assets

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:45

Much attention has been paid to the concept that global warming will cause a dramatic drop in the value of carbon
reserves. A major shift towards non-carbon-based energy and non-carbon feedstocks for chemical processes could “strand” assets tied to oil drilling, coal mining, and fracking activities. Various groups have tried to quantify the downside risk to energy companies, if the response to climate change occurs.

However, there are other assets that climate change could strand. And, there are other sustainability trends that could result in stranding other types of assets. Both corporate managers and investors should probably examine these risks, too.

Barclays’ Head of Charities Kathleen Britain on Helping Not-for-Profits Become Future-Proof

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:30

A holistic approach across the three sectors of wealth, corporate and investment helps address the specific challenges of the charity sector, says Kathleen Britain, Head of Charities for Barclays Wealth and Investment Management.

Boosting Ghana’s Economic Backbone

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 10:05

Cargill’s cocoa sustainability program aims to deliver sector-wide transformation in the world’s second biggest cocoa producing region. It’s a strategy aligned to the government of Ghana’s plans to reinvigorate the economy.

MetLife Foundation's Multipliers of Prosperity is Spurring Small Businesses in Bangladesh

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 09:00

Team EduIndia Aims to Foster Education Access and Retention in India; Wins Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 19:50

Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management today announced that EduIndia was named the winner of the 2017 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge.

Are These 8 Smelters of High Concern Present in Your Supply Chain?

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 14:30

Companies that determine smelters of high concern exist or may exist in their supply chain can take action and still stay Dodd-Frank 1502 compliant by following these risk mitigation guidelines:

Scotiabank Showcases Progress on CSR Strategy: Better Future, Better Off

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 10:00

Scotiabank published its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility report, Investing in Progress, as well as a new CSR website today.
In this report Scotiabank discusses the progress made on its CSR Strategy: Better Future, Better Off.

KeyBank Arranges $15.5 Million in Financing for Affordable Housing in Renton, WA

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:30

KeyBank’s Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI) team has provided a $15.5 million bridge to HUD loan for the Royal Hills Apartments, a 284-unit multifamily property located in Renton, WA. Of the 284 units, 281 are designated affordable housing for individuals and families making at or below 45% AMI; however, 57 of these units are specifically set aside for individuals and families with disabilities making at or below 50% AMI.