Addendum: The Boom in ESG Shows No Signs of Slowing, Bloomberg Green
Photography: Francis Dean/Corbis News
I was quoted today in a great article in Bloomberg discussing the growth of ESG investing in addition to the risks of greenwashing as the big fund management firms join the fray – especially Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $8 trillion managed.… Read the rest
Earth Equity Advisors Re-Certified as a B Corporation
Earth Equity Advisors, Asheville’s only investment management firm dedicated to Sustainable, Responsible, and Impact investing (SRI), recently completed its recertification as a B Corporation. The certification process takes place every three years and ensures that the principles espoused by B Labs are incorporated into the company’s processes and operations.… Read the rest
Gaia Herbs Open House
I recently attended Gaia Herbs reception at their new facility in Mills River. They are one of Western North Carolina’s newest B Corporations and they are an excellent example of the impact responsible companies make in community members’ lives.
The tour guide who showed us the new warehouse and office space described how four years ago he was living out of his car shortly before getting a job with Gaia Herbs.… Read the rest
Earth Equity at the Climate Strike
On Friday, the Earth Equity team closed the office and participated in the Global Climate Strike from 11 am until 1 pm. Hundreds turned out first at Pack Square and then the group transitioned over to the front of Asheville City Hall to express their concern about the glacial pace of climate solutions being offered by world leaders.… Read the rest
