Ten social entrepreneurs have been announced as winners of the Big Energy Idea, an initiative set up by the Ignite social investment fund to address key...
The CEO of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the largest Sharia-compliant lenders in the region, has said that Islamic banking is for everyone and...
Harvey McGrath, chairman of the Big Society Capital, has described social investment as a genuine “alternative and sustainable” way to fund work that benefits communities and...
With the UK’s summer festival season almost upon us, we will be looking in-depth at some of the most sustainable or eco-friendly events taking place in...
A new community banking initiative will offer people in Bristol a “viable and integrated alternative solution” to mainstream banking and payday lenders when it launches a...
The growth of the impact investment market will continue this year, according to a new survey that found 125 of the world’s largest participants expect to...
Following the Harries case from 20 years ago, the public also have an expectation on what trustees should and shouldn’t be spending their money on, says...
The mayor of London Boris Johnson has outlined plans that will see 25% of London’s energy needs met by local sources, in an attempt to increase...
The view that says financial performance must be sacrificed if you consider sustainability when investing is “finally withering away”, according to Joe Keefe, president and CEO...
The Haas Socially Responsible Investment Fund, which is led by master of business administration (MBA) students at the University of California, Berkeley, has demonstrated that responsible...
Residents living near renewable energy supplier Good Energy’s Delabole wind farm have received a £50 ‘windfall’ payment after the turbines at the site performed better than...
Fair Corp sells stylish and ethical clothing and footwear that has a focus on both environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Founders Jamie and John created the...
By the end of the decade, impact investment has the potential to reach $1 trillion (£600 billion) and deliver significant social benefits, according to Jennifer Kenning,...
Just over a quarter of Brits want their savings and investments to be more socially responsible this year, according to a survey from ethical bank Triodos....
Blue & Green Daily finds and summarises the top sustainability stories around the web every morning. We start with our own picks from Blue & Green...