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November 20, 2009

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 Socially Responsible Investing Press Releases

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Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) refers to the integration of personal values and societal concerns with investment decisions, while considering both the investor's financial needs and an investment's impact on society.


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BSR Releases First Research into Sustainable Investment in China

Posted: Nov 17, 2009 – 11:30 PM EST

BEIJING, Nov. 17 /CSRwire/ - BSR has released "Sustainable Investment in China 2009," the first research of its kind on the topic, according the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation, which commissioned the report. Available in a http://www.bsr.org/reports/IFC Report LONG Updated...

ACCION Takes Equity Stake in Saija Finance, a Microfinance Institution Serving India’s Poorest

Posted: Nov 12, 2009 – 01:00 PM EST

BOSTON, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - ACCION International, a pioneer and leader in global microfinance, announced today that it has invested $500,000 for a 49.5 percent equity stake in Saija Finance Private Limited, a microfinance start-up that provides financial services to microentrepreneurs and low-...

Robert Zevin Receives Prestigious SRI Service Award

Posted: Nov 05, 2009 – 09:52 AM EST

BOSTON, Nov. 05 /CSRwire/ - Robert Brooke Zevin Associates is pleased to announce that Robert Zevin was awarded the Social Investment Forum's prestigious Service Award, awarded each year to an individual whose work has advanced the understanding and practice of socially responsible investing....

Investors' Circle Names IC20, Reveals Most Impactful Companies & Power of Social Enterprise

Posted: Oct 27, 2009 – 03:50 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27 /CSRwire/ - The US's oldest and largest national angel investing group, Investors' Circle, announced today the IC20, an index of the top 20 most impactful companies that have received funding through its network since 1992. Investors' Circle used qualitative...

Many Foundations to Increase Commitment to Mission Investing

Posted: Oct 22, 2009 – 09:04 AM EST

BOSTON, Oct. 22 /CSRwire/ - A survey of 39 foundations that are part of the More for Mission network reveals important new data regarding leading foundations and their level of commitment to a socially responsible investment practice most often called mission investing. Mission...

Trillium Asset Management Corporation Announces Hiring of Matthew Patsky as its New CEO

Posted: Oct 21, 2009 – 12:05 AM EST

BOSTON, Oct. 21 /CSRwire/ - The Board of Directors of Trillium Asset Management Corporation ("Trillium") is pleased to announce that Matthew Patsky, CFA has joined the firm as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Patsky has been actively involved in socially responsible investing...

Noted Socially Responsible Investing Firm Lands Two Senior Management Pros

Posted: Oct 20, 2009 – 05:02 PM EST

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20 /CSRwire/ - Nelson Capital Management, LLC, a Palo Alto-based investment advisor specializing in socially responsible and sustainable investing, today announced the addition of Lisa Leff, CFA, and Blaine Townsend, CIMA, to its senior management team. They will join...

Social(k) Adds Tobacco-Free AHA Investment Funds to Already Diverse SRI 401(k) Retirement Platform

Posted: Oct 19, 2009 – 10:05 AM EST

SPRINGFIELD, Ma, Oct. 19 /CSRwire/ - Social(k), the nation's most diverse socially responsible (SRI) retirement platform, has now added the tobacco-free AHA Investments Funds to its roster of more than 150 socially responsible investment (SRI) funds in addition to 25 faith-based...

Socially Responsible Companies Becoming Hot Investments: EP Global Communications Sets an Example

Posted: Oct 14, 2009 – 09:21 AM EST

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 /CSRwire/ - Some companies just don't get the attention and recognition that other more popular corporations do. But it seems that may all be changing as a growing number of people are seeking companies which perform services that affect...

Ten Years of Green Investing and Financial Performance

Posted: Oct 14, 2009 – 06:00 AM EST

PORTLAND, Or., Oct. 14 /CSRwire/ - Ten years ago, Portfolio 21 (PORTX) began investing in companies selected for their 21st Century "green" acumen. Now, ten years later, the financial performance of this global investing strategy has been very competitive. Portfolio 21 integrates environmental...

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