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Republican lawmakers and state attorneys general are preparing to make their most aggressive assaults on environmental, social and governance investing to date after victories in the House and courts.
ESG Foes in States, Congress Ready Attacks on ‘Woke’ InvestingBlog Post
In September, the U.N. adopted a resolution condemning all forms of sexual and gender-based violence (GBV), reflecting a growing recognition of the profound consequences of this global problem. But as Josh Dobiac at Milliman Financial Risk Management and Alana Kolundzija at Collective Impact argue, global development organizations aren't the only ones who should play a role in addressing GBV. They explore how investment decisions can impact GBV, and make the case for tackling this issue through socially responsible investing.
The Global Development Sector Is Focused On Gender-Based Violence: Investors Should Be TooJosh Dobiac
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Building a business can be exciting and rewarding, but it also requires personal sacrifices that can put both an entrepreneur's well-being and their enterprise’s success in jeopardy. As Amy Gillett and Kristin Babbie Kelterborn at the William Davidson Institute explain, mentors can play a key role in helping entrepreneurs deal with these unique difficulties. They share seven insights that can help entrepreneur support organizations like accelerators, incubators and investment companies implement successful business mentorship programs.
Seven Keys to Successful Business Mentorship Programs: How Entrepreneur Support Organizations Can Maximize Their ImpactNews
The administration has two main sources of funds it hopes to draw from: appropriated funding from Congress, and money from federal development agencies.
It’s Going to Be Hard for Biden to Meet This $11 Billion Climate Change Promise
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The report slams greenwashing – misleading the public to believe that a company or entity is doing more to protect the environment than it is.
COP27: ‘Zero Tolerance for Greenwashing’, Guterres Says as New Report Cracks Down on Empty Net-Zero PledgesBlog Post
Fintech innovation is jumpstarting financial inclusion around the world, driven in part by enabling regulation which allows providers to experiment with new approaches. But as Monica Brand Engel, Ganesh Rengaswamy and Jonathan Whittle at Quona Capital explain, it can be difficult for regulators to simultaneously fuel innovation, adapt to new technologies and government mandates, and protect customers. They explore what the fintech sector can learn from successful regulatory approaches in countries like Brazil and India.
A Hidden Driver of Financial Inclusion: Why Enabling Regulation is Essential to Fintech Success in Emerging MarketsNews
A coalition of global companies has agreed to purchase commitments for zero carbon and green technologies to decarbonize the cement and concrete industry.
Zero Carbon Tech for Building Materials Gets $12 Billion Commitment at COP27
