This report explains and defines community investing and its related products. Published by US SIF Foundation, it details current practices as well as takes a look forward at how to increase understanding and awareness of such products as well as diversifying products offered. See report(pdf).
Tags: close to home strategy, community investing, financial assets, global, local
US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment is the trade association for the socially responsible investment industry. Its website includes primers on community investing, divestment, and SRI in general, as well as a steady stream of topical reports. Visit website.
Tags: close to home strategy, community investing, financial assets, learning, shareholder activism, sustainable global economy strategy
This Deutsche Bank report analyzes returns on sustainable investing, and breaks the analysis into more specific categories of SRI, CSR, and ESG to pinpoint where the most value has been found. The report found that sustainable investing, in well executed, best-in-class funds, can lead to superior returns. This is one of the most exhaustive reviews of sustainable investment literature done to date, looking at academic studies, research papers, literature reviews and meta studies. Read the report (pdf).
Tags: financial assets, investing, SRI, sustainable global economy strategy
Our company, Natural Investments, has been generating comprehensive ratings of SRI mutual funds since 1992 and has become the leading tool for investors to get a snapshot of SRI mutual funds’ environmental, social, and governance performance. Similar to the 5-star system used by Morningstar to rate financial performance, our “Heart Rating” (also known as the NI Social Rating) used 1-5 hearts to indicate where each mutual fund stands relative to its peers in its commitment to screening, shareholder advocacy, and community investing. See the current Heart Ratings.
Tags: community investing, ESG, financial assets, investing, shareholder activism, SRI, sustainable global economy strategy
Investors’ Circle is a pioneer of the early-state impact investing world. Their members are accredited investors, though they also accept donations in support of their work. Visit website.
Tags: accredited investors, evolutionary strategy, financial assets, impact investing, justice
This article provides an overview of what green bonds are, and the role they could play in financing a response to climate change through conversion to low-carbon technologies. Read the article.
Tags: climate, financial assets, investing, renewable energy, solar
The Invest With Values website includes a wide-ranging, easy-to-use directory with investment opportunities in the following areas: local banking, community investing, sustainable and responsible investing, and impact investing.
The website also contains numerous tools to help you on a path toward investing with your values. Visit website.
Tags: close to home strategy, community investing, directories, evolutionary strategy, financial assets, impact investing, local banking, SRI
SOCAP is a long-running conference series focused on increasing the flow of capital directed toward social good. The conferences bring together impact investors and social entrepreneurs along with many other sectors. Visit website.
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This database from the US Department of Energy features state-by-state information on tax rebates and other renewable energy and efficiency incentives for both individuals and corporations. Visit website.
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When you invest in solar bonds, your earnings come from the payments received on longterm solar contracts. Structured like typical corporate bonds, an investor receives regular interest payments, with the original investment repaid at maturity. Available to all investors, $1000 minimum. Learn more.
Tags: climate, evolutionary strategy, financial assets, renewable energy, solar
Technology think-tank International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that by the year 2020, more than 10% of all consumer products will be available through produce on demand via 3-D printing – in home or through companies offering such services. This article provides an overview of the current state and possibilities of 3-D printing, with an emphasis on the potential market growth of companies in this sector. Read article.
Tags: 3-D printing, distributed manufacturing, evolutionary strategy, financial assets, maker, tangible assets
The Croatan Institute is a new, independent institute researching complex environmental and social issues. Its first projects are focusing on the intersection of finance and sustainability, visualizing a more resilient, fossil-free future. Visit website.
Tags: climate, financial assets, investing, shareholder activism, SRI, sustainable global economy strategy