His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will host CEOs from some of the world’s leading companies at St James Palace in preparation for a unique official meeting in Cornwall with G7 leaders (on Friday 11th June).
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The concept of socially responsible investing is believed to have existed since 1500 BC, with an account in the Pentateuch the first five books of the Bible believed to have been written then by Moses. The books refer to a Jewish concept called Tzedek wherein owners had not only rights but also responsibilities in how holdings were used, one of which was to prevent any immediate and potential harm. The next reference is dated 609-632 CE, with Riba, one of the governing principles in Qur’an, that aims to prevent exploitation from the use of money. By the 1700s, the concept started to evolve to reflect the state of the world and society, and take institutional roots Quakers prohibited members from participating in slave trade and Methodists resisted investments in what were deemed ‘sinful’ companies giving birth to what is referred to as the ‘exclusion list’ today.
Published: April 27th, 2021
Toronto-based diversity & inclusion data and consulting company Diversio announced the inaugural cohort of over 80 Diversio-certified Canadian companies at a press conference co-hosted by City of Toronto Mayor John Tory this week.
The certification is the first AI-powered certification program that helps participating organizations “set the Canadian Standard for Diversity & Inclusion,” Diversio noted April 27.
“Diversio Certification is a signal that an organization has made a meaningful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. It is not a check-box exercise. Research shows that a truly inclusive culture requires data, metrics, and impact-oriented programming to enable all employees to succeed. We are pleased that Diversio’s AI-powered certification platform is enabling companies across all sectors and sizes to accelerate their diversity and inclusion journey,” said Laura McGee, CEO of Diversio.
ESG Investing Announces Award Winners ESG Investing has announced the winners of its 2021 awards, celebrating the best in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products.
The ESG Investing Awards, now in their second year, are judged by an independent panel of experts from industry and academia. The Awards celebrate the most impactful products, funds and initiatives that are making a positive contribution towards the integrity, uptake and success of ESG investing.
Matthew Clements, editor of ESG Investing comments, Allocation of capital has a crucial role to play in tackling the climate crisis and in addressing challenges to biodiversity, as well as central themes relating to human rights and equality. Our Awards celebrate leaders in ESG who are investing and developing products that continue to enhance sustainability and sustainable investing. Thank you to our judges and congratulations to our winners, runners-up and finalists.