… economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. The event has drawn over 10,000 people since its inception. That’s a lot of influence to catalyze a resilient economy. But why should this event just emphasize the double bottom line? What about the environmental side of the …
… $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group called Blue Forest … normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … forests to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple …
… information, individuals could work together to make even more change than large investors like Yale. “We saw that shareholder advocacy was a powerful tool with a history of creating … or “Asks” that have been put forward by advocacy organizations or other users. The model is like Change.org but backed with dollars rather than signatures. Real Impact Tracker enlists … information, individuals could work together to make even more change than large investors like Yale. “We saw that shareholder advocacy was a powerful tool with a history of creating …
… from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), with hopes to eventually integrate its use for improved climate risk mitigation. Impacts Garanti’s 2015 … from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), with hopes to eventually integrate its use for improved climate risk mitigation. Impacts Garanti’s 2015 … from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), with hopes to eventually integrate its use for improved climate risk mitigation. Impacts Garanti’s 2015 …
… fruit on a relatively short timeline. She stayed at the Office through her junior year and eventually switched her major to environmental engineering. She had found a new path. Upon … Janaskie said. “So when I saw the posting for the innovation fellow, it felt a little bit like a dream job, perfectly aligning all of the things I’m interested in.” We’re thrilled to … fruit on a relatively short timeline. She stayed at the Office through her junior year and eventually switched her major to environmental engineering. She had found a new path. Upon …
… their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … Sophie Janaskie . Related Programs Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 15th, 2016, 4:00 AM EDT — 7:30 AM EDT …
… the first actors to step forward and reaffirm their dedication to climate action. Companies like Microsoft, Walmart, and L’Oreal have joined a network called We Are Still In , which … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous … For the right people, such as the students who have been eagerly attending Pathways in CSR events, corporate sustainability is a promising route to a career with positive …
… Good Business: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Going "B" Related Events Investing in B Corps Launch Party Tue, March 20th, 2018, 3:00 PM EDT — 5:00 PM EDT …
… greenhouse gas emissions, but exactly how this should be done is often not clear. Likewise, those who care about diversity have signaled their desire not to own shares of … greenhouse gas emissions, but exactly how this should be done is often not clear. Likewise, those who care about diversity have signaled their desire not to own shares of … greenhouse gas emissions, but exactly how this should be done is often not clear. Likewise, those who care about diversity have signaled their desire not to own shares of …
… Wherever he is, whomever he’s with, Amarjeet Sohi likes to tell the story of a phone call he once received from a Canadian mother of three. … projects, which must achieve at least one of three objectives: economic outcomes, like assuring people have well-paying jobs; environmental outcomes, like advancing the … to succeed, then infrastructure is the foundation for that.” Watch the video: Related Events A Conversation with Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and …