Green America: Americans Should Be Free to Consider All Information When Making Critical Investment Decisions
Green America released the following media release on May 10, 2023 in support of socially and environmentally responsible investing as the Republican House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on environmental, social, and governance practices.
Big banks Are Driving Climate Chaos – But Your banking can support people and planet
The world’s 60 largest banks have plowed $5.5 trillion into fossil-fuel financing, including expansion projects, tar sands oil, Arctic and Amazon oil and gas, offshore drilling, fracking, liquified natural gas, and coal mining.
Green America Supports Expansion of Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides
Green America participated in the Federal Trade Commission’s 2023 public comment period on the Green Guides, formally endorsing the continuation and expansion of these important guides.
Business Profile: Meet The Good Tee
Adila Cokar’s brand, The Good Tee, which offers sustainable fashion basics, was created in 2020 after she spent 15+ years working to source and manufacture sustainable clothing.
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.
Upgrade Your Climate Victory Gardens with These Green Products and Services
Anyone can garden at any time; all you have to do is start. These Green Business Network members are here to help, no matter where you are in your gardening journey.
Congress Targets Socially Responsible Investing
The recent Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, illustrates why socially responsible investing is so important.
The Promising Model of Public Banking
For decades, Green America has promoted better banking options. This blog introduces another promising banking model known as public banking.
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?