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
ESG scores and ratings are similar concepts used to evaluate a company’s performance in environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) factors. Scores are numerical values (like 1-10), while ratings are letter-based grades (like A-F). Both aim to assess a… Read More »ESG Scores Still Matter
Blockchain is no longer just a buzzword in the tech world—it’s transforming industries by providing secure, transparent, and efficient solutions. Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers, making the system more secure and nearly impossible… Read More »How Blockchain is Shaping the Future: Transparency, Security, 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?
When a company becomes a convicted felon, it’s a clue that corporate governance may be a problem. While the public often focuses on the “E” in ESG investing, good corporate governance (the “G”) is essential for companies to succeed. Corporate… Read More »When Governance Breaks Down: Boeing’s Lesson for ESG Investors
Renewable energy is a key aspect of global sustainability efforts. This shift from fossil fuels not only aligns with environmental goals but also presents a promising opportunity for financial growth by providing individuals and financial institutions numerous investment opportunities in… Read More »Investing in Renewable Energy: A Sustainable Opportunity
Can you invest in a company that manufactures weapons while still upholding the ESG standards of sustainability and social responsibility? For some ESG investors, the immediate and firm response is “No.” But others see the lines start to blur when… Read More »A Place for Weapons in ESG ?
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has reshaped financial markets. Far from being a passing trend, and despite right-wing pushback, interest in ESG investment opportunities is growing, especially among millennials, Gen X, Gen Z and similar cohorts. These younger investors… Read More »The Status of ESG Investing: Sustainability Revolution Continues
Sustainable bonds, including green, social, blue, and sustainability-linked bonds, are rapidly gaining favor among investors as part of the broader sustainable investments landscape. These instruments offer a focused avenue for financing projects aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.… Read More »Growing Sustainable Bonds