Posts Categorized ‘ESG’

Climate Risks Rise, Reinsurance Companies Take Notice
By Steve Schueth

With most of the country experiencing a very short and extremely mild winter this year, even skeptics may be wondering whether the climate scientists have got it right.

Posted: April 9, 2012

What’s a Conscious Consumer to Do?
By Holly Testa

Last week, we analyzed “the high cost of low prices.” As consumers, how can we make wise choices when the price is wrong? It is a daunting challenge, but tools are emerging to help us make better choices.

Posted: March 27, 2012

The High Cost of Low Prices
By Holly Testa

In an ideal world, the price [of goods] would include the full cost of production, plus a fair profit for the company and its shareowners.

Posted: March 20, 2012

A Woman’s Place Is in the Board Room
By Holly Testa

A growing body of evidence strongly suggests that companies with women serving on their boards of directors and in senior management positions outperform those that do not.

Posted: February 17, 2012

Environmental Impact Score for Clothing
By Christie Renner

Companies and non-profits join together to create Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Posted: March 11, 2011

SRI Grows to Over $3 Trillion in U.S.
By Sara Laks

…Almost 1 out of every 8 dollars under professional management in the U.S. invested in sustainable and responsible investment strategies

Posted: December 27, 2010

A Little Perspective Goes a Long Way
By Steve Schueth

Design is about the whole, and good design is for the long term…

Posted: September 10, 2010

UN Principles for Responsible Investment: 800 Signatories, $20 Trillion
By Steve Schueth

First Affirmative is proud to have been an early signatory.

Posted: September 1, 2010

What is the Value of Diversity?
By Sara Laks

There is a growing body of academic research that supports the notion that diversity can have a significant and positive impact on the governance of a company…

Posted: August 12, 2010

Power of the Proxy
By Steve Schueth

Proxy voting is a frequently overlooked aspect of owning company stock. Voting proxies can be empowering for clients, and offering assistance in proxy research can provide a competitive advantage for some investment advisors.

Posted: August 5, 2010

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