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Still On Track?

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A report published last October by a leader in the responsible investing field predicted RI will grow by 25% a year over the next few years and become mainstream by 2015...

Report Finds Problems With Sustainability Efforts

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A new study has found significant deficiencies in disclosed corporate sustainability policies and practices. 

New Ideas

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One possibility for generating electricity is to harness the motion in raindrops...

Groups Support Expanding Natural Gas Use

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The clean energy act recently passed by the House of Representatives does not do enough to expand the use of natural gas, according to former Clinton Administration staffers.

Murky Water

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A recent study says the water industry--at least when it comes to water utilities--needs to provide better environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure to investors.

Green Century Fund Reports Carbon Footprint

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The Green Century Balanced Fund is believed to be the first U.S. mutual fund to release an analysis of the greenhouse gas emissions of the companies it holds in its portfolio. 

Advisors Should Be Required To Look At ESG Factors

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Fiduciaries should be legally required to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making, says a new United Nations report.

Grantham And The Environment

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Say the name Jeremy Grantham, and most financial advisors are aware he's a well-known investment strategist and institutional money manager who predicted the most recent credit market debacle...

Most Electric Utilities Unprepared To Reduce Emissions

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A new report conducted on behalf of some 475 institutional investors with $55 trillion in assets shows most electric utilities are unprepared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Know The Risks

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I wrote about BPA about a month ago in my blog, but since most of us unknowingly are eating this controversial chemical every day I think it's worth mentioning again, now that Green Century Capital...

Report Assesses Carbon Risks Of U.S. Mutual Funds

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A new report by a leading environmental data company looks at which U.S. mutual funds hold companies with the lowest and highest greenhouse gas emissions.

Should You Bank On It?

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As hard as it may be to believe now, some banks will turn out to be good investments as the uncertainty caused by the global financial crisis begins to subside.

Wal-Mart Seen As The Best And Worst

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A new study shows that Wal-Mart tops lists of companies seen as most-and least-socially responsible.

New Study Shows 24% Decline In Retirement Plan Assets

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Retirement plans have lost nearly a quarter of their value in this economic crisis, according to a new study.

Does Shareholder Advocacy Create Shareholder Value?

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Ever drink from a bottle of water and notice a plasticky taste? Or reheat a meal with plastic wrap over it in the microwave? Or eat vegetables from cans, which often have plastic liners in them? 

Millionaire Population Shrinks In '08

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The nation's population of millionaires-a demographic that has undergone robust growth in recent years-has dwindled in size ...

Advisors Urge Clients To Stay In Market

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A large majority of registered investment advisors are not cashing out their clients' investments despite the current market problems ...

Top 10 For Women

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KLD Research & Analytics launched a North America Women Investment Index (NAWI) last Thursday that includes 216 U.S...

Gender Investment Indexes Announced

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Do companies that encourage gender equality have a better chance of being financially healthy and delivering ...

IW Financial Expands Research For Advisors

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Portland, Maine-based IW Financial is making it easier for asset managers and investors to access its ...

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