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Nov 28, 2011

First Affirmative Financial Network

SRI is growing across the country, and that's very good news, especially for investors. SRI is “sustainably responsible investing,” and it's a great way to invest your money with two outcomes: growing your investment and creating a positive impact on social and environmental causes. First Affirmative Financial Network, a Colorado-based investment and financial consulting firm, is on a mission to help individuals, institutions and investment advisers find sustainable investment opportunities that are both responsible and profitable. It's a great…

Sep 26, 2011

New Resource Bank

The experience of banking has become largely impersonal. We don’t even need to go inside the bank to conduct our business. If you are seeking a new banking experience, first imagine going into a bank building to open a new account. You are attracted to a large display of materials featuring local green and sustainable businesses by the entryway. You look for the bank tellers, but only see a group of friendly-looking people sitting at desks. One of them…

Nov 1, 2010

Calvert Investments

Making a decision on where to invest your money is never easy. There are a range of criteria you might use to evaluate each opportunity. With an increasing number of companies offering socially responsible investing (SRI), the obvious course of investment can be marred by hidden details, fees and small print. Calvert Investments has been leading the transparent field in SRI for years and has worked hard to make the decisions easier for…

Mar 1, 2010

Environmental Financial Rewards

Xcetera is the University of Oklahoma’s campus convenience store – a place where students can get their daily sweet-tooth satisfied, pick up necessities and stock their dorm refrigerators. Recently, they’ve implemented a reward program designed to give environmentally-conscious students a break on groceries – something most college students can definitely use – involving reusable bags. How it Works When students shop at Xcetera, they’re encouraged to use their ‘Crimson and Green’ Xcetera reusable bags rather than opting…

Dec 14, 2009

Eco-Friendly Credit Cards

Eco-friendly credit cards and green banking options are providing consumers with new ways to minimize their impact on the planet. From carbon offsets and charitable donations to eco rewards and planet-friendly cards, today’s financial institutions are taking initiatives to improve the planet. Plastic-Free Plastic A joint effort between Sony, Mitsubishi Plastics, and Dai Nippon Printing has resulted in the world’s first non-petroleum based credit card that is capable of multi-functional chip applications. Nearly half of the materials…

Oct 19, 2009

Does “Green Investing” make Sense for you?

A recent study by the PNC Financial Services Group found that over 70% of well-to-do Americans (those with at least $500,000 in investable assets) have “green” values and a strong interest in environmental issues and encouraging companies that follow a socially responsible path. The fact that these socially responsible investors (SRI) now actually make up the majority of investors is a relatively recent development in the industry and reflects the changing values of our society. In…

Nov 2, 2008

The Sustainable MBA

The business of business is to make money. It’s unlikely that will ever change. However, companies and the people who manage them are becoming increasingly aware that to make money in a rapidly changing world and diminishing resources, they need to generate revenue in more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible ways. So, while the objective of business remains making money, innovative and progressive businesses are starting to adopt a more open management style. Placing greater emphasis on ethical behaviors…

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