What are benefit corporations, the companies doing good for society
All companies aim to profit, but some of them are doing something for the society. They’re called benefit corporations.
Investing for Global Impact, how finance can help change the world
More and more wealthy families care about our Planet. Data emerged from the Investing for Global Impact prove this.
Philanthropy and impact investing, for a more just and sustainable future
In the next few months LifeGate will host a series of in-depth analyses on philanthropy and impact investing. This section is supported by Investing for Global Impact, a global research published by The Financial Times in partnership with GIST (Global Impact Solutions Today) and with the support of Barclays. Why philanthropy and impact investing, together In
AXA Investment Managers divests 165 million euros from coal
AXA Investment Managers, a France-based investment service provider, has pledged to divest 165 million euros (175 million dollars) of its fixed-income portfolios and 12 million euros (13 million euros) of equities portfolios as a result of its new coal policy. It announced that it won’t invest in companies that derive more than 50 per cent of their
Defund DAPL, why investors are pulling millions out of the Dakota Access Pipeline
The Bakken or Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), an underground oil pipeline project in the United States, is owned by a network of oil and pipeline companies, joint ventures and holding companies. After Trump revived it in January without the consent of the Sioux indigenous tribe affected by it and flouting environmental laws, many investors both from the US
Plant based alternatives attract investment from meat producers
Plant based foods are ones in which ingredients aren’t derived from animals. As well as vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, the trend in the growth of “fake” meats and plant based milks provides even more options for those seeking alternatives to meat and dairy consumption. These act as substitutes to meat and dairy by imitating animal
8 people are as rich as half of humanity, Oxfam says
We’re living in an ever unfairer and more divided world. It’s like a mantra, a phrase repeated by economists, academics and humanitarian organisations over and over again. Yet, it could also be perceived as an abstract sentence. So here’s its translation: 8 people are as wealthy as the poorest half of humanity – 3.6 billion
How sustainable stock exchanges in the Global South are reshaping business
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in stock exchanges are emerging around the world, showing that global investors are exploring ways to integrate such factors into their investments – aiming to generate not only positive returns but also positive impacts. “Stock exchanges are uniquely positioned at the intersection between investors, companies and regulators. As such they can
Bill Gates and other billionaires invest 1 billion dollars in clean energy
The American billionaire and his co-founders of the Breakthrough Energy Coalition launched a new investment fund for developing clean energy technologies and tackling climate change.
Sharia investment, the positive social impact of Islamic finance
Sharia is the Islamic canonical law based on the teachings of the Koran (Qur’an) and the Prophet Muhammad: a set of disciplines and principles that govern the behaviour of a Muslim towards others including with regards to investments or financial services. Sharia explains the Islamic concepts of money and capital, the relationship between risk and profit, and the social