Socially Responsible Investing

Data-Driven Philanthropy: The Future of Giving

Benevity

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

M&T Bank

BNY Mellon Unveils Ambitious 2016-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Long-Term Goals

BNY Mellon launched its new set of long-term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals for 2016-2020 in its latest CSR Report, released today. The goals reflect the tremendous commitment BNY Mellon has made to further integrate CSR within its business and culture and lay out a plan for continued growth.

Most Civic-Minded Companies Show Community Engagement Linked To Corporate Success

America’s largest corporations are increasingly turning good intentions into sound business practices. That’s the promising bottom-line from an analysis of the 2016 Civic 50, the annual Points of Light initiative that recognizes and honors the 50 most community-minded companies in America.

Caterpillar Uses Power to Preserve the Past

Thomas Jefferson’s historic residence, Monticello, functions today as an important U.S. landmark, world-class museum and academic think-tank, attracting more than 400,000 annual visitors.

Two Startups Addressing Digital and Financial Inclusion Each Receive $50,000 Investments from the Points of Light Civic Accelerator

ATLANTA, GA (June 22, 2016) – The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in New York On Tech and PYT Funds – one nonprofit and one for-profit startup. Both are creating greater opportunities for all to succeed in the digital economy by launching new models to increase financial and digital inclusion.

RobecoSAM Wins Institutional Investor Magazine’s “ESG Manager of the Year” Award

RobecoSAM wins Institutional Investor magazine‘s “ESG Manager of the Year” award

The European Awards 2016 by the renowned trade magazine Institutional Investor honored European asset managers whose innovative investment strategies, portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation have succeeded in the challenging European landscape.

MetLife Releases Latest Corporate Responsibility Report

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced the release of the company’s latest corporate responsibility report, highlighting the positive impact the company makes on society and establishing goals for future activities.

Beyond “One Size Fits All "Financial Services

Microfinance in India traditionally involves providing small loans to a group of women who are required to cross-guarantee each other, and to attend weekly group meetings to make cash repayments.

Leading Corporations Gained Competitive Advantage through Societal Engagement Programs

In the most complete annual analysis of corporate societal engagement, CECP, in association with The Conference Board, found in their annual Giving in Numbers survey that companies actively changed the structure of their business to capitalize on the clear-cut competitive advantage of societal investment. Companies in the survey expanded six business-boosting strategies.

MetLife Foundation | Financial Opportunity Centers

Community-based organizations can better help lower income people find work and achieve greater financial stability by “bundling” key services, including employment, financial coaching, and improved access to public benefits.

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    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
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    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
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