Progressive Investing

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What is Ethonomics? The end of the modern financial system as we know it has cleared the way for an era of ethical economics, or "Ethonomics." We live in a world that's resource-constrained but ingenuity-rich. So an upstart generation of entrepreneurs--and innovators within the world's biggest companies--are founding businesses that are good for the world as well as the bottom line. They are practicing social change through urban revitalization, sustainable agriculture, green IT, alternative energy and online community-powered investing. Any business that claims to be truly sustainable and innovative should be increasingly efficient with energy and natural resources, transparent and accountable, and good on balance for people and other living things. Ethonomics is a hybrid of technology, design, and social responsibility, and at Fast Company we believe it is the future of business. But we're not breathless cheerleaders for every daisy-splashed widget that comes down the pike. We have a skeptical eye out for greenwashing by large and small companies alike, and are impatient with lofty claims that stray too far from the marketplace or from Main Street. Our duty is to keep it honest; our promise to our audience is to keep our coverage clear-eyed and entertaining. In the reality-based world of ethonomics, good results are more important than good intentions. Fast Company, February, 2009 http://bit.ly/CjCd3 * * * socially responsible investing (SRI), sustainable investing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), alternative energy, environmental, ecological, ethical investing, related news, data bases, supportive business organizations, & quotes.

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Business Ethics 100 Best...

See this at: business-ethics.com| Added on 05/08/09

The Business Ethics 100 Best Corporate Citizens list was developed and first published in 2000.

Highlights: It has since gained national recognition as an indicator of best practices in the area of corporate social responsibility and is regarded as the third most influential corporate ranking, behind Fortune magazine’s “Most Admired Companies” and “100 Best Companies to Work For,” according to a...

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Companies on the List All Seven Years
(2000 to 2006)

Brady Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cummins, Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Graco Inc.
Herman Miller, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Intel Corporation
Modine Manufacturing Co.
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Procter & Gamble Company
St. Paul Travelers Companies
Southwest Airlines Company
Starbucks Corporation
Timberland Company
Whirlpool Corporation

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Company Report Card |...

See this at: greenpeace.org| Added on 05/12/09

We first released our 'Guide to Greener Electronics' in August 2006. The guide ranks the 18 top manufacturers of personal computers, mobile phones, TV's and games consoles according to their policies on toxic chemicals, recycling and climate change.

Highlights: Here is how the largest electronics companies rank on the toxic chemicals in their products. Removing toxic chemicals for products reduces pollution and makes reuse and recycling less hazardous and cheaper. None of these companies have a global policy on electronic waste so this listing is...

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7.5
Nokia - Keeps top spot with new CO2 emissions reduction targets.
6.9
Samsung – Up two places with clear support for global climate change cuts.

5.7 Sony Ericsson - Down one place with more work to do on recycling.
5.7
Philips - Biggest mover, up 11 places due to big recycling policy improvements.

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An Environmental Report...

See this at: greenpeace.org| Added on 09/01/06

Greenpeace's Toxic Technology Report Card, 2006

Highlights: Download the full report card to see how your favorite gadgets scored.

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In a test of environmental compatibility, some of the world’s biggest electronics companies have failed miserably. Scores were based on just two subjects: chemical toxicity and recycling aptitude.

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The Global 100: Most...

See this at: global100.org| Added on 05/08/09

The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World is a project initiated by Corporate Knights Inc. with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Inc., a leading research firm specializing in analyzing extra-financial drivers of risk and shareholder... See more more

Highlights: Launched in 2005, the annual Global 100 is unveiled each year at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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How can a fast food company and a weapons maker be in the Global 100?

The Global 100 does not discriminate on the basis of how companies earn their revenues. Despite the fact that certain industries face greater social and environmental challenges than do others, some companies within those higher-impact industries may still be strong social and/or environmental performers. We believe that the blanket exclusion of companies based solely on which sector they belong to is a short-sighted approach, as there are no two companies exactly alike.

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CorporateRegister.com

See this at: corporateregister.co...| Added on 10/10/06

Highlights: Site Status for 10 Oct 2006: We currently feature 12333 reports from 3381 different companies across 88 countries.

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CorporateRegister.com is the world’s most comprehensive directory of corporate non-financial (environment/social/sustainability/CSR) reports.

Established as a free service by Next Step Consulting in 1998, the site aims to provide access to all current reports, as well as developing an archive of all reports published since 1990.

The thousands of featured company profiles and report profiles are searchable using a range of parameters. Both hard copy and electronic report formats are included, with the PDF versions viewable and directly downloadable. New reports are added every week, as they are published.

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How Can Cities Create a...

See this at: fastcompany.com| Added on 05/08/09

The "Green Cities: How Urban Sustainability Can and Must Drive America's Climate Change Policies" report, released yesterday by Living Cities, explores the ways in which big cities can combat climate change, create better jobs, and further economic... See more more

Highlights: The report surveyed 40 of the largest cities in the U.S.--including New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, Denver, and Atlanta--to find out what they have accomplished and where they still have work to do.

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According to Living Cities CEO Ben Hecht, the green economy will only succeed if cities work to provide opportunities to low-income people and communities. That means lowering energy and transportation costs, creating new public transportation systems, and bringing in new jobs.

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The Calvert Social Index

See this at: calvertgroup.com| Added on 01/14/07

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The Calvert Social Index is a broad-based, rigorously constructed benchmark for measuring the performance of large, US-based socially responsible companies. This section of the Web site provides comprehensive information on the list of companies in the Index, social analysis profiles, the daily value and performance of the Index and the industry sector representation.

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Dow Jones Sustainability...

See this at: sustainability-index...| Added on 12/31/06

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Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are the first global indexes tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.

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Companies with...

See this at: forestethics.org| Added on 10/23/06

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The companies listed below have given ForestEthics sufficient information to convince us that their forest protection policies are actually being implemented through specific changes in company behavior. ForestEthics challenges all companies to adopt and implement a written purchasing policy that requires: * Phasing out of all products from Endangered Forest or other operations (such as industrial tree farms that replaced native ecosystems) that threaten endangered forests. * Progressively increasing the purchasing of paper products containing a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content and fiber that is processed chlorine free. * Giving preference to reclaimed, salvaged, and recycled wood products. * Giving preference to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood and paper products. * Promoting efficient use and conservation of all wood and paper products. We invite the general public to help us ensure that all companies listed below follow through on their commitments.

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The Worlds Top...

See this at: sustainablebusiness....| Added on 01/03/07

Abengoa SA (Madrid: ABG.MC) Acciona (Madrid: ANA.MC) Best Water Technology (Vienna: BWT.VI) Conergy (Frankfort: CGY.F) Energy Conversion Devices (Nasdaq: ENER) Gamesa Corporation Technologica (Madrid: GAM.MC) Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (Nasdaq:... See more more

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Investments in renewable energy hit a record $30 billion last year - that's a whopping 20-25% of the total investment in the energy industry worldwide; meanwhile the organic food industry just keeps growing. The clean technology era we are entering is often compared in scale to the rise of the telecommunications industry in the early 1980s. This is a gigantic opportunity and is the next huge wave of innovation, of investment opportunity, of business creativity. It could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in young companies that are changing the world for the better.

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Green Stocks

See this at: sustainablebusiness....| Added on 11/08/06

Stock prices for renewable energy, green and socially responsible companies.

Highlights: Biomass/ Biofuels Clean Tech Indexes Efficiency Energy Storage Financial Fuel Cells Geothermal Natural Foods & Home Natural Health & Supplements Recycling/ Green Chemicals/ Building-Related Renewable Energy Project Developers Solar Transportation Water Wind | Would you like to learn more...

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Stock Watchlist

See this at: altenergystocks.com| Added on 11/08/06

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AltEnergyStocks.com is a comprehensive web resource that is provided for visitors that are interested in investing in alternative energy and clean technology companies.

Alternative energy companies are companies that either directly produce, or provide components or services to producers of energy that utilize renewable resources. Clean technologies are technologies that allow the economy to maintain and grow its output while neutralizing negative impacts on the environment. They play an increasingly larger role in all areas of industry and modern life including energy, water and food.

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Green Energy Investors

See this at: greenenergyinvestors...| Added on 02/18/07

GEI forum for investors concerned about rising energy prices, inflation, and the impact on their investments. Discuss issues, companies, and ideas with other successful investors, globally.

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There is more than just green energy. The website broadened its mandate, when it merged with GlobalEdgeInvestors.com . You can also hear related podcasts on; CommodityWatchRadio.com . Everyone is most welcome

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Green Business News

See this at: businessweek.com| Added on 11/12/08

Latest news and information on green business, green technology trends and green business opportunities.

Highlights: T. Boone Pickens thinks water is the new oil—and he's betting $100 million that he's right * Podcast: Behind the Story

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Glossary of Alternative...

See this at: howto.altenergystore...| Added on 07/19/06

Energy - The product of power and time, measured in Watt-Hours. 1000 Watt-Hours = 1 Kilowatt-Hour (abbreviation: KWH). Variation: the product of current and time is Ampere-Hours, also called Amp-Hours (abbreviation: AH). 1000 watt consumed for 1 hour... See more more

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Go Green With Buffett,...

See this at: forbes.com| Added on 05/06/07

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently unveiled its quarterly list of the top 25 "Green Power Partners," highlighting companies, institutions and government agencies that are spending the most on renewable energy sources such as wind and... See more more

Highlights: The company at the top of the list is one you might not expect: PepsiCo (nyse: PEP - news - people ). The food and beverage maker has agreed to purchase 1.1 billion kilowatt-hours of "green power," an amount that is equivalent to 100% of PepsiCo's annual energy usage and the largest-ever...

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See this at: thestreet.com| Added on 09/23/08

The fall of Lehman Brothers has raised serious concerns for renewable-energy companies seeking to raise money in the near future. But that won't stop some firms from trying. Until it filed for bankruptcy protection last week, Lehman had been a... See more more

Highlights: The investment bank's collapse prompted statements from companies such as SunPower and Evergreen Solar explaining the financial impact of Lehman's fall. Investors said the market's turmoil will likely suppress any appetite for initial public offerings for now. Solar- and wind-energy...

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Eco Investment Club

See this at: ecoinvestmentclub.co...| Added on 06/11/07

The Home for Eco Investors and Sustainable Investment Opportunities - Green Investment Opportunities

Highlights: A Green Investments Database, available only to Eco Investment Club Members, features qualified Eco Investment Opportunities and Projects of interest to those wanting to invest in Green or Sustainable projects, concepts, and partnerships. Become an Eco Investment Club Member today, and...

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Supreme Court to EPA:...

See this at: terrapass.com| Added on 04/16/07

The issue: The state of Massachusetts sued the EPA, claiming that the agency was compelled by the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions as a pollutant. The verdict: The court rules 5-4 in favor of Massachusetts. The case centered on... See more more

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Court helps us deal with...

See this at: azcentral.com| Added on 04/16/07

The Supreme Court's ruling clears an obstacle to action at the precise moment the climate study demands action. The court ruled that the federal government, contrary to the Bush administration's position, has the authority under the Clean Air Act to... See more more

Highlights: The case, Massachusetts vs. Environmental Protection Agency, opens the door for more aggressive actions by both state and federal governments to limit car emissions. The court knocked down the key legal argument against California's adoption of tighter emission standards and should...

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Cramer's 'Mad Money'...

See this at: thestreet.com| Added on 04/16/07

Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Green Market, Cramer says that a landmark Supreme Court decision means it's easier for investors to be green.

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"Nobody's going to change because it's the right thing to do ... but now it's no longer economical to do the wrong thing," Cramer said. "This decision makes investing in clean energy smart."

Now that the rules have changed, if a company is green "it's time to take a second look" at it, Cramer said, because "this decision puts a higher multiple on everything green."

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Use of 'green' cleaning...

See this at: newsday.com| Added on 04/16/07

One antidote to cleaners that harm the environment are "green" products, nontoxic substances that can effectively disinfect and maintain sanitation in homes and workplaces. Their use has been increasing over the past 10 years. The mantra of green... See more more

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TerraChoice, which conducts market research purchases of nontoxic products, estimates annual U.S. sales at $500 million a year, and that the market for such products has been increasing by 18 percent to 25 percent a year.

Scot Case, vice president of TerraChoice, based in Ontario, Canada, said many state and local governments are requiring safer cleaning products in offices.

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Investment information,...

See this at: fuelcelltoday.com| Added on 03/29/07

The fuel cell industry is attracting much attention from the investment community. The following reports and table will enable you to monitor the performance of publicly traded fuel cell companies. If there is a publicly traded company you feel is... See more more

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The Clean Tech Revolution...

See this at: thecleantechrevoluti...| Added on 06/10/07

Each chapter of The Clean Tech Revolution concludes with a list of ten companies that bear watching for trend-setting and growth potential in each of eight clean-technology sectors. Check them out:

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The Greening of Proxy...

See this at: biz.yahoo.com| Added on 03/17/07

Investors are targeting more companies than ever before with environmental proposals. And they're going beyond oil to homebuilding, retail, and more Dan Nielsen is on a mission. As a manager of the pension fund for the United Methodist Church in... See more more

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Forest Ethics :...

See this at: forestethics.org| Added on 10/23/06

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... there is a growing expectation that companies should “do the right thing” by being socially and environmentally responsible. Customers expect and assume that the products they buy are not made with sweatshop or slave labor, and do not contribute to ancient or endangered forest destruction. Companies that do not pay attention to their supplier’s sources of raw materials and methods of production run the risk of attracting bad publicity and protests when bad practices are exposed.

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Global Citizen Center

See this at: ce79.citysoft.com| Added on 11/20/06

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The Global Citizen Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about our need to engage in new economic practices – as consumers, businesses, and communities – that are environmentally sustainable and socially just. These principles are embodied in the Green Economy.

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The Ecopreneur Portal

See this at: ecostructure.us| Added on 12/19/06

Ecostructure Financial helps develop and finance businesses and projects that benefit forests, rivers, coral reefs, open space and people.

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* Our Ecopreneur Portal helps ecopreneurs connect with green accredited investors and others interested in their solutions. Via no-cost one-on-one coaching services for “ecopreneurs”, the Portal helps us develop and finance the most exciting eco-solutions today.

* Today, most "early stage" investing is limited to "accredited" investors. Currently, we assist accredited investors by providing unique information on ecological businesses. In the near future, we aim to provide new breed of public investment products so all eco-minded people can help build green business and infrastructure projects worldwide.

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BALLE - Business Alliance...

See this at: livingeconomies.org| Added on 11/20/06

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BALLE is an international alliance of 37 independently operated local business networks with more than 12,000 members dedicated to building Local Living Economies.

We envision a sustainable global economy made up of Local Living Economies that build long-term economic empowerment and prosperity through local business ownership, economic justice, cultural diversity, and environmental stewardship.

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Articles & News '07
 
2007 is crunch year on...

See this at: alertnet.org| Added on 01/17/07

"There is an urgency that wasn't there before," Juniper said. "The science is there, the economics is there and the politics is there ...If they don't take this opportunity then we really should start to think about the future of life on earth."

Highlights: The scientists who mind the Doomsday Clock moved it forward two minutes on Wednesday to five minutes until midnight, symbolising the growing risk of the annihilation of civilisation, and for the first time said global warming was a threat.

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"We are going to need an international effort pursued with the same urgency as the Manhattan Project or the Apollo space program. The roles of governments and market entrepreneurs…need to be considered comprehensively. It is our hope that the potential adverse effects of humanity on Earth's climate will stimulate new industries in the 21st century, as the Second World War and the Cold War did in (the 20th) century."

Martin Hoffert, physicist, New York University, and 10 other scientists, Nature Oct 29, 1998

"Sustainability is especially ripe for political controversy and opposition because fundamentally it is a new paradigm that represents significant challenges to the status quo. The paradigm of sustainability, with its notions of limitations and carrying capacities confronts dominant paradigms of progress which do not recognize limits to unchecked growth."

~Economist Hazel Henderson

"The challenge is either to build an economy that is sustainable or to stay with our unsustainable economy until it declines. It is not a goal that can be compromised. One way or another, the choice will be made by our generation, but it will affect life on earth for all generations to come."

~Lester Brown, Worldwatch Institute

The Green Economy is an emerging marketplace model that seeks to optimize social and environmental, as well as financial value. This is most commonly referred to as the "triple bottom line."

By definition, the Green Economy is:

* Environmentally sustainable, based on the belief that our biosphere is a closed system with finite resources and a limited capacity for self-regulation and self-renewal. We depend on the earth’s natural resources, and therefore we must create an economic system that respects the integrity of ecosystems and ensures the resilience of life supporting systems.

* Socially just, based on the belief that culture and human dignity are precious resources that, like our natural resources, require responsible stewardship to avoid their depletion. We must create a vibrant economic system that ensures all people have access to a decent standard of living and full opportunities for personal and social development.

* Locally rooted, based on the belief that an authentic connection to place is the essential pre-condition to sustainability and justice. The Green Economy is a global aggregate of individual communities meeting the needs of its citizens through the responsible, local production and exchange of goods and services.

~ The Global Citizen Center

Great list! But for those without much to invest, what would you recommend for choices in our Mutual Funds or 401K Plans?

Amazing list. Props.

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