USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, provides humanitarian assistance around the globe. Established by then-President Kennedy in 1961 as a way to support American security, USAID’s goals include the promotion of resilient democracies and eradication of extreme poverty. This… Read More »Safe Water Investing
Short term profits are certainly tasty. Increasing quarterly earnings are celebrated with abundant praise from Wall Street analysts, the press and shareholders reveling in rising stock prices. But this focus on immediate financial gains often comes at the expense of… Read More »Why Short-Term Profits Are Corporate Junk Food
The rightward political shift and associated rhetoric of the recent elections have negatively impacted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the country. Proponents of such measures often frame them as necessary to promote “merit-based” systems, while opponents view them… Read More »ESG is Impossible Without DEI – Updated
It would be easy to despair over climate change. After all, not only was 2024 the hottest year in recorded history, it was also when the world crossed the 1.5 C threshold that nearly every government pledged to avoid. But… Read More »What Can People Do to Combat Climate Change?
It’s been a challenging time for people dedicated to fighting climate change. According to a recent UN Climate Change Panel report, the world is falling “miles short” of its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. In order to limit global temperature… Read More »Can Carbon Capture Solve the Climate Crisis?
2024 is on track to be one of the hottest years ever recorded. Severe climate impacts are becoming impossible to ignore for businesses and investors worldwide. Rising temperatures, intensifying climate shocks, and disruptions to industries and supply chains underscore the… Read More »COP29: A Turning Point for Sustainable Investing
When we think of renewable energy, solar and wind are usually what come to mind. But as the need for cleaner energy grows, there’s a new lineup of promising alternatives gaining attention. Technologies like geothermal, ocean energy, and green hydrogen… Read More »Beyond Solar and Wind Power: New Sources of Renewable Energy
Fast fashion refers to the rapid production of chic, low-cost clothing designed to meet ever-changing consumer demand. Brands like Shein, Zara, and H&M excel at this model, but it often presses against labor rights and environmental sustainability. As awareness grows,… Read More »Fast Fashion and ESG
ESG investing is ready for its close-up. Hollywood has previously ventured into the cutthroat world of high finance in movies like Wall Street and The Big Short. HBO’s drama Industry continues this tradition, following a group of young, good-looking, London-based… Read More »ESG on TV: What HBO’s “Industry” Gets Right — And Very Wrong — About Sustainable Investing
Green mortgages are becoming more popular with home buyers and homeowners who want sustainability in their financial lives. But what are green mortgages and how do they operate? Green mortgages (Energy Efficient Mortgages, or EEMs) are loans designed to… Read More »Why Choose a Green Mortgage?