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    IFC-ILO Better Work Conference Promotes Improved Labor Standards, Increased Competitiveness Image

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    11-19-09

    IFC-ILO Better Work Conference Promotes Improved Labor Standards, Increased Competitiveness

    IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the International Labour Organization are meeting today with governments, garment industry leaders, and labor-related organizations to promote labor standards for millions of workers and expand efforts to increase companies' competitiveness in global market...

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    11-18-09

    America's Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation Partner to Recognize the 100 Best Communities for Young People

    The America's Promise Alliance (the Alliance) today announced a three-year partnership with the ING Foundation to recognize the 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best). Launched in 2005, the 100 Best competition celebrates communities that have made the well-being o...

    Going Green Makes Sense for Commercial Real Estate Market Image

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    11-17-09

    Going Green Makes Sense for Commercial Real Estate Market

    Energy consumption in both old and new buildings can be cut by an estimated 30 to 50 percent while producing a favourable return on investments, according to a KPMG report, Climate Change: Risks & Opportunities in the Canadian Commercial Real Estate Market.

    Highlighting 10 Years of Increasing Competitiveness through Improved Labor Standards  Image

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    11-13-09

    Highlighting 10 Years of Increasing Competitiveness through Improved Labor Standards

    IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, the International Labour Organization, and Better Work are inviting media to a full-day event highlighting 10 years of increasing competitiveness through the improvement of labor standards.

    On November 19, ...

    TD Charitable Foundation Donates $2 Million in Grants to Support Housing Stabilization Efforts through its 'Housing for Everyone' Competition Image

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    11-02-09

    TD Charitable Foundation Donates $2 Million in Grants to Support Housing Stabilization Efforts through its 'Housing for Everyone' Competition

    The TD Charitable Foundation announced today the 56 winners of its annual "Housing for Everyone" grant competition. Award winners will receive a total of $2 million in grants to support affordable housing initiatives from Maine to Florida, a $500,000 increase in program awar...

    IFC and Global Reporting Initiative Launch Guide on Gender and Sustainability Reporting Image

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    10-26-09

    IFC and Global Reporting Initiative Launch Guide on Gender and Sustainability Reporting

    IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Global Reporting Initiative today launched a practitioner’s guide to help organizations worldwide create opportunities for women, adopt best practices in sustainability reporting, and improve companies' bottom lines.

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

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    10-21-09

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

    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 (SRI) for his entire 2...

    Noted Socially Responsible Investing Firm Lands Two Senior Management Pros Image

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    10-20-09

    Noted Socially Responsible Investing Firm Lands Two Senior Management Pros

    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 Lloyd Kurtz, CFA, in ...

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    10-05-09

    ING Joins the Executive Leadership Council for Two-Day Focus on Empowering the Next Generation of Business Leaders

    ING, a global financial services company, is joining The Executive Leadership Council, the nation's premier leadership organization composed of the most seni...

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    09-30-09

    ING-Girls Inc. Program Cited by Clinton Global Initiative for Improving the Lives of Girls and Women Around the World

    The ING-Girls Inc. Investment Challenge was named one of 13 programs that "will improve the lives of girls and women around the world" at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clin...

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