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    ESG & Sustainability Highlights

    The Rise of Coffee Shaming       
    (Friday - July 19, 2019)
    Source: The Atlantic
    The 5 Benefits of Increasing Your Corporate Social Responsibility       
    (Friday - July 19, 2019)
    Source: Real Leaders
    Toys 'R' Us is coming back to the United States       
    (Friday - July 19, 2019)
    Source: CNN

    USA Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Reporting

    Skyworks Releases Positive Sustainability Report       
    (Tuesday - July 16, 2019)
    Source: Yahoo Finance
    Amtrak Releases FY2018 Sustainability Report       
    (Tuesday - July 09, 2019)
    Source: Yahoo Finance
    Dow releases annual Sustainability Report       
    (Tuesday - June 18, 2019)
    Source: Yahoo Finance

    Sovereign Wealth Fund Highlights

    Sustainability Update Recent Post

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    Insights...
    About Those Assembled “Best Of” Lists of Companies – What Lessons Are There For The Managers Of Other Firms…Not On The List Of The Chosen?
    18. July 2019 Business Case
    There are a number of “best of” lists that corporate managers and investment professionals scour to see what companies are judged to be doing well (by the list makers)…whether they be industry peers & competitors, or possible acquisitions or partners, … Continue reading →
    Do Consumer Favor Sustainable Brands for Their Products and Services Needs? NYU Stern School Research Dives Deep into the Data For Answers
    01. July 2019 Business & Society
    by Hank Boerner – Chair and Chief Strategist, G&A Institute Many people in consumer marketing are wondering about consumer preferences for “sustainable” products! In our weekly newsletter the G&A Institute team offers media and experts’ shared perspectives on various issues … Continue reading →
    Affording an Unaffordable Utility Upgrade
    26. June 2019 Community Investing
    Guest Column by John-Michael Cross, Policy Associate, Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) Last year, I moved into a 115 year-old home after years of living in modern apartment buildings. The house was in pretty good shape, but I knew from … Continue reading →

    Asset MGR Highlights

    Bank of America’s stock seesaws to a gain after post-earnings conference call       
    (Thursday - July 18, 2019)
    Source: MarketWatch
    Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close at new record highs (Monday)       
    (Tuesday - July 16, 2019)
    Source: CNN Business
    U.S. proposes barring big tech companies from offering financial services, digital currencies       
    (Monday - July 15, 2019)
    Source: Reuters

    United States Public Pension Fund Highlights

    Activists in the Boardroom       
    (Thursday - June 13, 2019) Associated Profiles : New York State Common Retirement Fund
    Source: City Journal
    New York Comptroller Plans to Expand Pension Plan’s ESG Funding       
    (Thursday - June 13, 2019) Associated Profiles : New York State Common Retirement Fund
    Source: Fox Business Network
    Louisiana State Employees Retirement System taps Mellon       
    (Thursday - June 13, 2019) Associated Profiles : Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS)
    Source: MarketWatch
     

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