The question is simple: “how can my money make the world a better place?” The answer isn’t as obvious.
The world has played fast and loose with the word “green” for many, many years now. Everyone wants to use the green label these days, but green is not black and white, and we live in a world of shades and hues. Green bonds are meant to provide financing to …
The world around us is changing, whether we like it or not. When we look to make a positive impact in our world, it’s often with our time and energy. Volunteering for ocean cleanups or mentorship programs and other hands-on activities. These are meaningful activities on a micro-level, however, it …
This is a thought-provoking video that has been circulating around the web for a few years now. It is a simple perspective of our production and consumption patterns, and what that means to the natural systems upon which we depend. The Story of Stuff is sure to stir some heated …
Institutional money managers whose mandate includes socially responsible investment considerations are targeting the following issues in 2014. How to reconcile the risk of investing in fossil fuel companies if fully exploiting those companies? reserves results in worst case global warming. How to best mitigate or eliminate the environmental risks posed …
I’ve been doing a little back of the napkin calculation I’d like to share with you. My sources at the annual Bilderberg meeting, where such matters are regularly discussed, have told me I’m pretty close to the mark. The implications are sobering. Hopefully the work being done to address the …
These are fascinating times for those of us working in the field of Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). The themes surrounding SRI have been evolving for almost 50 years now – from Ralph Nader’s fight on behalf of auto safety standards in the 60’s, to faith-based campaigns to divest from South …
A break from stock talk this month, after all it’s the Christmas season, and thoughts turn to helping the less advantaged. By now I’m sure just about everyone has heard of KIVA (www.kiva.org), the wildly successful organization that facilitates small loans to needy family businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the developing …
Already in retreat due to the global financial meltdown, evangelical capitalists are now in a lather over a little documentary running on YouTube entitled ‘The Story of Stuff’, which takes a stab at educating young people (and old ones who haven’t been paying attention) as regards to where stuff comes …
“A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle” – Gloria Steinem So call me sexist and discriminatory, but I generally like women more than men. I find their company and conversation more rich and varied, their presence more nurturing, inclusive and gracious. In fact, I’m wondering …
We are deeply committed to responsible wealth management and the grander adoption of similar ethical practices. At EthicInvest, we manage a 100% SRI book of business.
Anthony Edwards & Joss Biggins are securities licensed in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
