Topic: sustainable business

Financial institutions are learning to protect investors–and themselves–from investments exposed to risk from climate change.

The strength of tomorrow’s low-carbon economy depends on the innovation of business today.

Note: this post is a translation of the original article in Portuguese by Ana Carolina Addario, which appeared on Ideia Socioambiental. It is posted here with permission.

WRI and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development today released an updated online guide to help corporate buyers ensure the sustainability of their wood- and paper-based products.

The New Ventures India community recently convened its annual Investor Summit to discuss small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the opportunities and obstacles investors face.

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

Amidst the financial crisis, banks are continuing their push for improved corporate environmental performance.

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao came to the aid of a Chinese socially responsible green enterprise that is struggling for survival during the current global financial crisis.

At the third annual New Ventures India Investor Forum in Mumbai, sustainable entrepreneurs connected with investors to network, build partnerships and find opportunities for growth.

Ironically, the most ambitious U.S. action in the fight against global warming is coming from big cities and their mayors.

On September 16 and 17, the WRI Corporate Consultative Group formally launched in Washington, DC.