News by subject: SRI

The economic climate is tougher than ever before. Industrial action, redundancies, ever rising costs, and a tight recruitment market are common problems for UK business owners. Almost 42% of employers are planning to make redundancies this year, and...

Today, Conagra Brands Canada unveils new state-of-the-art upgrades to its tomato processing plant in Dresden, Ontario. This multi-million-dollar investment represents Conagra Brands Canada's commitment to meeting consumers where it matters most, with...

Urban Health Partnerships (UHP), a prominent South Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to public health, proudly announces receipt of a $1.1 million award this year with an anticipated overall award of $6 million over 5 years (09/21/2023 -...

LocalCoho, a land-based aquaculture start-up that raises premium Coho salmon at an indoor farm, has secured significant new funding from Cuna del Mar. The impact investment fund invests in leading-edge aquaculture businesses with the potential to...

Gloria María Calcaño, located in the northeastern town of Sanchez, the Dominican Republic, is a local polytechnic school with 326 students and 21 teachers. The remote location and the extremely unstable power supply once put the school in a difficult...

Venus Shell Systems Pty Ltd (VSS), the technology behind the PhycoHealth brand and a global pioneer in the field of regenerative aqua-culture, launches its equity crowdfunding campaign today on Swarmer. Boasting over 20 years of land-cultivated green...

World leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to rebuild trust, reignite solidarity among nations and rescue the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including Sustainable Development Goals for Zero Hunger...

Federated Hermes, Inc. , a global leader in active, responsible investing, today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund as of Aug. 31, 2023, is now available in the Products...

DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today announced a series of contributions to Michigan nonprofits to help increase oral health care access and education among underserved communities. DentaQuest provides...

Undefeated boxer Jevgenijs Aleksejevs spent a day at an animal shelter. Find out more about his meaningful journey. The Hurricane visits an animal shelter Undefeated boxer and MightyTips ambassador Jevgenijs 'The Hurricane' Aleksejevs swapped the...

Bridgehouse Asset Managers (Bridgehouse) launches the Nuveen Global Green Bond Fund, offering a total-return-seeking bond allocation aligned with environmental themes. The majority of the Fund's investments are in labelled and non-labelled green...

Kimmeridge, an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector, today announced an investment of $15 million in US Light Energy, a distributed generation solar developer, specializing in community solar projects across the United States. The...

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is initiating the modernization of Ontario's Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program. The governments of Canada and Ontario have committed approximately $4.1 million over five years through the...

In a remarkable milestone that underscores a decade of transformative impact, the inaugural graduation ceremony of S&H School, established in 2013 by Global Sae-A in Caracol, northern Haiti, has marked a turning point in the nation's educational...

Today, Victory Property Management, a leading regional property management firm, has officially announced its rebranding to "MoveZen" Property Management. This name change is a reflection of the company's ongoing commitment to a customer-first...

The Chief Executive Officer of Houston-based Biotechnology Company Stramsen Biotech Inc. Dr. Kefas Mugittu (Ph.D.) has announced 32 Drug candidates in company's pipeline at a company's board meeting. These are new natural plant-based medicine...

The Home Depot Foundation announced an incremental investment of more than $6 million in skilled trades training and launched new strategic partnerships to address the nearly 400,000 job openings across the construction industry. With these...

The Social Impact Fund (SIF), a leading social impact fiscal sponsor, celebrated its 10th Anniversary with an event at Citizen News in Los Angeles. The evening was attended by over 350 guests, including leading Hollywood philanthropists, SIF...

The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today plans for its' annual Remembering 9.11 Golf Tournament on Monday, September 11 at Edinburgh USA Golf Club in Brooklyn Park. As part of the tournament, a ceremony will take place prior to play that...

Creative Planning, one of the nation's leading Registered Investment Advisors (RIA), has announced the acquisition of CTB Financial Services, Ltd., a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), based in Minneapolis. Founded on a solid foundation in tax...

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in The Amazon Reforestation Fund, managed by Mombak Gestora de Recursos Ltda. (Mombak). Mombak is a venture-backed carbon...

Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program. There will be...

Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program. There will be...

Wahed Inc. (Wahed), a global Islamic fintech company, announced today the appointment of Mohsin Siddiqui as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his appointment at Wahed, Mohsin was with the UK?based RegTech company ComplyAdvantage serving as its Chief...

ShoppingGives, the social impact commerce platform that creates purposeful and profitable relationships between brands and nonprofits, today released data from its 2023 State of Social Impact Report with Coresight Research. The report features...

Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $31,796 under the Adoption Stream of the Agricultural Clean Technology...

Truist Financial Corporation  and Truist Foundation today announced $17 million in commitments to support affordable housing in Charlotte and career development and economic mobility programs across North Carolina. The Truist commitment consists of...

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As more states in the US begin to adopt their own Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), a new study from the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI) and The Joyce Foundation uncovers the public's awareness of and attitudes toward these laws in the...

Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) announced it has committed $10 million to Sacramento's Del Paso Heights neighborhood, a long-neglected, high-poverty area with a predominantly minority population. The Credit Union's five-year targeted investment will...

An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and combatting the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains grow the economy and create good,...

A new report concludes that, based on International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) environmental, social and economic definitions, moorland managed for grouse shooting provides greater overall benefits than any alternative use....

Taptok, a Miami-based technology startup and innovator in Enterprise and Business software, unveils the latest addition to their platform: the groundbreaking "Environmental Impact" dashboard. This innovative tool empowers businesses and professionals...

Adventist HealthCare has presented four exceptional D.C. area nursing students with 2023 Lucy Byard Scholarships totaling $60,000. Adventist HealthCare launched the scholarship in 2022 to honor Lucy Byard and to help address economic, educational,...

To support local students heading back to school in the fall, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced today it will give an additional $5 for every $1 donated to the KGW School Supply Drive at OnPoint branches between July 31-August 5*. OnPoint...

Fannie Mae  priced a $641 million Multifamily Social DUS® REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMStm) program on July 21, 2023. FNA 2023-M1S marks the second Fannie Mae GeMS issuance of 2023....

The BayPort Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula (BGCVP) in support of their ongoing Summer Enrichment Campaign. The campaign, which runs through August 25, aims to provide a summer full of opportunities...

Frost & Sullivan assessed the green transformers and sustainable solutions industry and, based on its research results, awarded Cargill with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award in the Global Green...

Wahed, the leading Islamic digital investment platform, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with iWaqf, a UK registered Charity to launch a dedicated Waqf (Islamic endowment) feature....

On Monday, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce significant funding that will give youth more opportunities to pursue jobs in both...

Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing...

On Monday, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce significant funding that will give youth more opportunities to pursue jobs in both...

Indigenous Peoples face multiple barriers in accessing adequate mental health care, primarily due to systemic racism stemming from colonial practices and policies like residential schooling. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing...

Merchants Capital is pleased to announce the closing of Merchants Capital Tax Credit Equity Fund 15, L.P. (Merchants Fund 15). Merchants Fund 15 represents the company's largest and most diverse national fund with a total capital raise of $196.5...

The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today that it has given a $20,000 death benefit to the family of St. Paul Firefighter Chris Parsons of Minneapolis, who was killed in the line of duty on June 15 from a cardiac arrest caused by working...

When young people learn, work and succeed, Canada thrives. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to...

Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting newcomers up for success in Canada. They provide newcomers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their new lives in Canada before they arrive, which helps them...

Canada's pollution pricing system creates incentives for industries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; drives innovation and sustainable business practices; and fosters a cleaner, more environmentally responsible future. Through the...

COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber outlines an action plan focused on fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, focusing on adaptation to protect lives and livelihoods, and underpinning everything with full...

Today at the Calgary Stampede, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $12 million on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau to the Canadian Cattle Association...