As concern mounts that it’s already too late to rescue the planet from the worst of global warming, companies in almost every industry are rushing to assure consumers that they’re taking the climate crisis seriously. Some of these companies seem genuine. Others, not so much. Amazon, a huge polluter, on …
The week in charts
Our Charting the path to the next normal series offers a daily chart that helps explain a changing world—during the pandemic and beyond. In case you missed them, this week’s graphics explored a low-carbon recovery agenda, the German Mittelstand, digital habits of Australian consumers, COVID-19 stimulus measures, and the US …
Global Peace Index 2020 Report – Launches Wednesday 10 June
The Global Peace Index 2020 report launches on Wednesday, 10 June. This is 14th edition of the Index, the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. In year’s report: ? Global Peace Index rankings and trends ? Regional & country overviews ? Civil unrest & riots and their effect on peacefulness …
Global institutions unite for a green & fair COVID recovery.
“Ethical Markets as a member of the Green Economy Coalition, the largest most diverse group supporting the global green transition, highly recommends this News. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor “ * Global institutions launch post-COVID recovery plan * FAS joins the Coalition from the Brazilian Amazon * Commentary on gender, resilience, and recovery CONVENOR UPDATE …
Another Bank Bailout Under Cover of a Virus
“Ethical markets highly recommends this article by Ellen Brown, author of many books including “The Public Bank Solution“, founder of the Public Banking Institute, on which I serve as an advisor. Ellen Brown is our Advisory Board monetary expert. This is must reading! ~Hazel Henderson, Editor“ Another Bank Bailout Under Cover …
The green recovery chorus
“Ethical Markets highly values Akshat Rathi’s reports on Bloomberg Green, don’t miss this one! ~Hazel Henderson, Editor“ In climate news today… · Spain wants its power mix to be 70% renewable by 2030. · The battle to build the biggest wind turbines is heating up. · Australia is doubling down on carbon capture. · …
Building a strong, inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery from COVID-19
“Ethical Markets research conforms with that of the Grantham Research Institute, and we are posting this to highlight the video conversation between Lord Nicholas Stern and Andy Haldane of the Bank of England. Plenty of useful insights! ~Hazel Henderson, Editor“ Building a strong, inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery from COVID-19 Online …
EARTH DAY News: World Leaders Stress Green Recovery Plans
World leaders stress green recovery plans We can start incorporating climate and environmental solutions into recovery plans. Many world leaders have argued as much.
Momentum for structural change
“Ethical Markets has long advocated and worked toward reforming corporations and global finance and we, as a Certified B. Corporation, applaud this article in Harvard Business Review, it’s now time for all those CEOs who signed the Business Roundtable letter advocating and committing to all company stakeholders (not just shareholders) …
Markets, Finance, Technologies for Global Sustainability with Chris Skroupa and Hazel Henderson
Markets, Finance, Technologies for Global Sustainability with Chris Skroupa and Hazel Henderson May 21, 2020 Free Webinar 1:15 to 2:15 PM EDT “Tracking and Steering the Global Green Transition” Series with Hazel Henderson” Register This webinar is part of the Security and Sustainability Forum’s “Tracking and Steering the Global Green Transition” …