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Responsible-investing trailblazer awarded Order of Canada

Corporate Knights

I first met Moira Hutchinson in 1987 when I was working on the first of my series of books on responsible investment. She was generous with her time and provided a wealth of insight into “ethical investing,” as responsible investing was known then. . It must be addressed by changing the economy.

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A Business Guide to Sustainable Finance

3BL Media

Reduced cost of capital Sustainable investments often attract a broader base of investors, including socially responsible investment funds and individuals looking for ethical investment opportunities.

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What happens if Indigenous people say no to mining the minerals needed to run EVs?

Corporate Knights

Increasingly, Indigenous people and non-Indigenous allies, via consumer activism and ethical investing criteria, are having a significant impact on the economic bottom line of companies that do not source their raw materials in a manner that is environmentally and socially sustainable.

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Best for the World?—?All Around the Globe

B the Change

In Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand, Best for the World: Customers B Corps include ethical investment and financial services companies ( Ethinvest , Future Super ), educational service providers ( Maths Pathway ), and Your Call Whistleblowing Solutions , a business focused on resources and consultation for corporate whistleblowing.

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The Difference Between ESG and SRI, and How They Impact Investing

3BL Media

Responsible investing has been around in one form or another for quite some time. Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture weapons. Environmentalists may choose to invest in companies that produce durable products from natural materials. These terms, however, lacked clear definitions.