The Department of Defense as a Catalyst for Renewable Energy
By George Gay

For every dollar increase in the price of a barrel of oil, the Department of the Navy’s annual operating costs go up by $30,000,000…

Posted: November 16, 2011

“Debt, Default, and the Risk of Disaster”
By R.Kevin O’Keefe, CIMA®, AIF®

To put it another way: if we believe we have a good investment process, we must follow that, even when it is hard to do so. To achieve investment success, it is important to believe our beliefs and doubt our doubts.

Posted: July 26, 2011

The Business Case for Sustainable Business
By Steve Schueth

“You don’t have to believe in the problem, to believe in the solution.” This is the premise of Climate Capitalism, the sequel to the global bestseller, Natural Capitalism, both co-authored by Ms. Lovins.

Posted: July 19, 2011

Help create the future? Yes! But don’t try to predict it.
By R.Kevin O’Keefe, CIMA®, AIF®

Hope (or fear) is not a strategy…

Posted: June 3, 2011

Environmental Impact Score for Clothing
By Christie Renner

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

Posted: March 11, 2011

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: What Are the Responsibilities of Board Membership?
By Holly Testa

Investors ask companies to address contradictions between U.S. Chamber activities and their own company policies.

Posted: February 11, 2011

Environmental Performance Influences Cost of Debt
By Christie Renner

Can poor environmental performance lower a company’s credit rating and increase its cost of debt?

Posted: January 22, 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

U.S. Announces Support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
By Christie Renner

U.S. support sends clear message to the business community that proactive policies addressing human rights are expected.

Posted: December 20, 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