News by subject: SRI

"In The Black Friday" kicks off the National Financial Educators Council's holiday financial literacy promotions that encourage people to reduce spending this holiday season and build savings instead. For parents, it offers a timely educational...

The women and men of Canada's fisheries are the backbone of our coastal, rural and Indigenous communities. They feed millions of households across the country and around the world. In 2019, Canada exported $7.4 billion worth of seafood.  On World...

Mission trips at Mission of Hope are re-open for 2021 to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala! There are several different opportunities for individuals, friends, churches, or family members to serve this coming year on a mission trip....

Ontario Teachers' Finance Trust (OTFT) announced today the issuance of a ?750 million 10-year Green Bond. The issuance is fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers'). The decision to...

As COVID-19 continues to inflict its toll, companies, governments, and individuals have stepped up their philanthropic investments to address the health, economic, and social fallout. Despite these efforts, one question persists in the minds of all...

The Commonwealth of Dominica, for several years now, has gained attention from entrepreneurs and investors alike. For those who wish to explore it, the nation has a great deal of untapped investment potential. Dominica's economy was once dependent on...

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 13th year in a row. PSEG has a long commitment to sustainable and ethical practices and achievements across environmental,...

Akamai Technologies, Inc. , the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, today announces that the company is included in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index ("DJSI") and the FTSE4Good Index. Such indexes offer...

Schneider Electric and Planon solutions will significantly enhance building value and access to new sectors Real-time analytics will improve building sustainability, efficiency and resiliency and the workplace experience for people New combined...

407 ETR has announced the official opening of 33 new lane kilometres on Highway 407 ETR between Highway 401 and Highway 410. There is now an additional lane in each direction in this area to maintain the flow of traffic for drivers. This marks the...

For many, the start of the holiday season evokes feelings of gratitude and generosity. Eyemart Express, a national optical retailer and the fastest provider of prescription eyewear in the industry, values giving back year-round by supporting a...

Intellivest Securities, Inc., an investment banker that has been a pioneer and leader in the Impact Investing arena, announced today that a FINRA arbitration panel unanimously denied all claims brought against Intellivest Securities by two former...

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is issuing up to $150 million of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 'AA-' rated fixed-income LISC Impact Notes to help accelerate its efforts to build economic opportunity, bridge the racial wealth gap, and...

MOZAIK Philanthropy, a national foundation committed to democratizing philanthropy, has announced the NEW ECONOMY Flow Fund to support groundbreaking for-purpose/for-profit social enterprise organizations and entrepreneurial changemakers working to...

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is excited to share that its Crete, Neb.; Kinston, N.C.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. facilities have been recognized by The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) for their efforts in driving improved...

Today, an international partnership was announced to establish the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park to help foster the development of cities around the globe....

Today the Board Diversity Action Alliance (BDAA) is pleased to announce the addition of new signatories and supporting partners. Mondel?z International, PepsiCo, Starbucks and Zoetis are the latest companies to commit to increase diverse...

The Co-operators is pleased to announce Pathways to Employability (P2E) a $2 million Co-operators Community Funds initiative dedicated to supporting the employability of marginalized Canadian youth who have lost jobs or educational opportunities due...

The number of Americans who are nearsighted has nearly doubled over the last 50 years to about 41.6 percent. This upward trend is evident in nearly every corner of the world, but nowhere near as dramatic as in East and Southeast Asia, where 80 to 90...

The Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD) announced today the ten athletes who have been selected to receive grants through the foundation's BOOST2020 Athlete Grant Program. The foundation is awarding a total of $100,000, with each athlete...

Local marketplace Redlands Ranch Market is excited to invite the Redlands community, and others interested, to its upcoming Tamales with Peace Officers event where free tamales will be served. The event will take place on Thursday, November 12, and...

Hashtag Planet creates apparel with purpose as a global source of financial support for reputable nonprofits with powerful missions. Hashtag Planet customers, #apparelactivists, are part of a global community of givers dedicated to healing our...

Agriculture technology company Edible Garden® today announces the launch of an equity crowdfunding campaign via crowd investment platform Republic, which will help fund the commercialization of the company's advanced environmentally controlled...

Alliant Strategic announces today the closing of their investment in 888 Tower, a 148-unit, high-rise office building that will be transitioned to apartments for workforce housing residents. The project, known as 888 Tower, brokered by Lineage Asset...

S&P Global Ratings says sustainable finance, especially social bonds, will continue to serve as a tool in the economic fight against COVID-19 and the social inequalities and justice issues that have proliferated as a result. Early in the pandemic,...

In an urgent effort to combat childhood hunger and help the pandemic-battered local hospitality industry, Medium Rare restaurant owner Mark Bucher officially launches the Feed the Fridge program. In coordination with Food on the Stove, Feed the...

Executive Search Firm JMJ Phillip Executive Search is calling on companies to join in their annual season of giving by supporting Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps Reserve by donating toys and gifts. This year will be JMJ Phillip's 11th year...

Whiskey Creek Golf Course today announced that the club's inaugural Folds of Honor Charity Golf Tournament, presented by Flying Dog Brewery, raised more than $20,000 for the nonprofit organization. Representatives from the golf course presented the...

The Air Force Association (AFA) today announced that Lockheed Martin will be the 2020-2021 Presenting Sponsor for its StellarXplorers Program. This sponsorship will allow for even more growth in the program by significantly expanding student outreach...

Robert G. Steele announces that today, through his company Steele Auto Investments Limited, he has donated 17,391 common shares of AutoCanada Inc. ("AutoCanada") , representing approximately 0.06% of those outstanding, to a Canadian registered...

Despite the pandemic, Parkland Cares is continuing to give back to those who help the greater Parkland Community, including Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS, who received $50,000 from the organization. This...

In observance of National Native American Heritage Month in November, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today committed $1.3 million to support Indigenous communities across the United States. The investment package includes $300,000 in grants for Southwest Tribal...

For the eighth consecutive year, Progressive Insurance will continue its annual Keys to Progress vehicle donation on November 5, 2020. In advance of Veterans Day, 45 veterans in need across the country and their families will receive the keys to...

GOLO®, a weight loss and wellness solution company, announced a $10,000 contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, FL, supporting the "Rick Case Scholarship Fund," continuing its commitment to supporting charitable organizations that...

Students at The Archer School for Girls have been awarded a grant from the Lemelson-MIT Program to develop an automatic sprinkler system that will protect homes from wildfires by using infrared technology to detect and extinguish approaching embers...

CUSIP Global Services (CGS) today announced a partnership with ACRe Data Inc. (ACRe) to provide two new mapping files that link municipal CUSIP identifiers with ACRe's environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores and other geographic and...

PayPal Holdings, Inc. today announced it will invest $50 million in eight early-stage, Black and Latinx-led venture capital funds: Chingona Ventures; Fearless Fund; Harlem Capital; Precursor Ventures; Slauson & Co.; VamosVentures; Zeal Capital...

Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank and the banking subsidiary of Marquette National Corporation (MNAT), was awarded its tenth consecutive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) 'Outstanding' rating, the highest performance rating, from the...

Window World®, America's largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, announced the start of the "Views for Vets Giveaway" last night during a virtual concert with country music star Lee Brice. The singer has teamed up with Window...

With over $90,000 raised for charities, The Giving Tree is has been involved in a number of campaigns to help give back to their community, including hosting a barbecue dinner and t-shirt tie dye event for victims of domestic violence and fundraising...

Today, Cadiz Inc. joins elected officials, water utilities, community leaders, educators and businesses from across the country as part of the sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a nationwide day of education and advocacy focused on the value...

Med-X, Inc. ("Med-X") has retained US Capital Global Partners LLC ("US Capital Global") as its strategic advisor for a $10 million capital formation. Med-X intends to use the additional financing to expand three of its natural products divisions,...

RMA of Connecticut, a leading fertility practice whose exceptional quality and care helps couples and individuals grow their family, has teamed up with The PCOS Challenge Family Building Grant to help patients with infertility caused by polycystic...

First Centennial Mortgage is partnering with Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity by donating $175,000 to fund the building of its first home in Batavia, IL. "This is our 25th year in business so we wanted to do something special for our community to...

Aspiration, America's socially-conscious, sustainable financial partner, today launched "Plant Your Change," a new service that lets Americans automatically plant a tree every time they buy something with the spare change from rounding up their...

Entrepreneurs are the key to our economic recovery. In order to secure Canada's future, we must establish a domestic supply chain of capital, both public and private sector working together to support all entrepreneurs, providing them with the...

Nav, the simple and intelligent financing platform for small businesses, today announced Thr3e Live Dance Complex ("Thr3e Live") is the latest $10,000 grand prize winner of its Small Business Grant. Thr3e Live is a dance studio focused on expanding...

Broken Shed Vodka (http://www.brokenshed.com), a super-premium and award-winning vodka made in New Zealand, is honored to announce a month-long promotion with Help Our Military Heroes (HOMH: http://www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org) this November, a...

CivicPlus is pleased to announce the 2020 Small Town America Civic Volunteer Award program winners. The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the growing need for local engagement in critical civic roles. The top three winners include Rebecca...

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD is delighted to name Michael Burten as the winner of the 2020 Law School Scholarship for Veterans. After completing an internship this summer with the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the...