UK sees 19% growth in sustainable investment
Eurosif, the European Sustainable Investment Forum, has today published its latest European Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Study (see attached), which reveals the expansion of the European market, now totalling approximately €5 trillion assets under management (AuM). Commenting Penny Shepherd MBE, Chief Executive of UKSIF, said: “The study shows impressive growth in the SRI market .. read more
Why should the Green movement be at one. Says Jonathon Porritt
“Opposing views of human nature are at the heart of the climate change debate” Justin Rowlatt, the BBC’s Ethical Man, recently did a programme for Radio 4 investigating the proposition that the green movement is somehow responsible for the collapse of public confidence in the science of climate change. I often feel inclined to hurl .. read more
Growth of Eco-Tourism Raises Concerns
NEW YORK — The globe’s icy poles took center stage in Washington last week at the first joint meeting of those international bodies governing — or trying to govern — the ever-more fragile Arctic and Antarctic regions. According to the U.S. State Department, the joint conference brought together 400 diplomats and assorted regional managers from .. read more
BUSINESS CASE FOR THINKING GREEN
Better training, greater awareness and improved communication on green issues characterise the 60 businesses included in the second Sunday Times Green List to be published next week. Our unique survey of almost 21,000 employees shows how much they want to be green with a rise this year in the average employee green score to 73.4% .. read more
Celebrate in Green Luxury; the New Class of Responsible Luxury
Welcome to your world: Responsible Affluent Luxury. Today, luxury no longer equates oblivious wasteful abundance, rather, those of us living well above the world’s wealth median, are stepping up and double our efforts in making our planet healthy. There are no other consumers whom can demand the highest quality of green eco-friendly consumerism than those .. read more
Green Luxury Vehicles Are Making the Grade with the Eco-Conscious Affluent Crowd
Greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks like SUVs, account for nearly 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the USA. This 20% of emissions contributes substantially to climate changes, air pollution, and disease. When taking assessment of how to lighten your environmental footprint, one of the first things to consider is your vehicle. .. read more
