The Battle in the States for Freedom to Invest Responsibly
So far this year, 138 bills and four resolutions have been proposed in 33 states that would roll back the ability of fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in investment and contract decisions.
Two threats from big banks: Lobbying for deregulation, financing the climate crisis
Of all the banks in the world, mega-banks Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are the biggest funders of fossil fuel infrastructure.
Congress Targets Socially Responsible Investing
The recent Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, illustrates why socially responsible investing is so important.
What’s in Store for Green Businesses in 2023?
With the prevalence and importance of prioritizing people and planet, what new trends are shaping up for green businesses in 2023?
The Inflation Reduction Act: Guide to Small Business Resources
Within the Inflation Reduction Act come numerous opportunities for small businesses—from accessing solar energy to electric vehicles and more.
7 Green Business Resolutions You Should Try in 2023
Commitment to sustainability is important and these green business resolutions can help your business make that a reality.
“Scary” Greenwashing to Look Out For
Unfortunately, two things make greenwashing possible: companies’ effective marketing and people’s inability to know everything about everything (through no fault of their own).
Fair Planet Advisors on Certifications That Matter for People and the Planet
B Lab and B Corp certification, and the Green Business Network at Green America certification, provide models that can not only create global system change but also allow each of us to “vote with our dollars” and to be a part of the system change that these times demand.
Honoring Ancestral Land Through Regenerative Agriculture: How One Palestinian Business Protects the Sacred Olive Tree
The foundational systems of Canaan Palestine, including fair wages and regenerative agriculture, are natural outcomes of founder Nasser Abufarha’s work.
No Gatekeeping, No Secrets: Sustainability Must Be Available to All Businesses
Companies like Green Places are focused on countering gatekeeping and helping sustainability work for everyone to influence widespread, tangible change.