Sustainability organizations

Sustainable Capital Advisors Awarded Grant from Hewlett Foundation to Launch ESG and Climate-Friendly Investment Information Platform

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Governance, Articles, Sustainability organizations

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sustainable Capital Advisors (SCA), a financial advisory firm serving the sustainable infrastructure industry, today announced that it has been awarded a grant from the Hewlett Foundation to launch an ESG and climate-friendly investment platform (the platform), AskSustainable .

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  • WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sustainable Capital Advisors (SCA), a financial advisory firm serving the sustainable infrastructure industry, today announced that it has been awarded a grant from the Hewlett Foundation to launch an ESG and climate-friendly investment platform (the platform), AskSustainable .
  • By providing actionable ESG and climate-friendly investment information to investors, AskSustainable will mobilize capital for both retail and institutional investors and accelerate its deployment for climate-friendly infrastructure solutions.
  • Equally as important, the platform will serve as an engagement hub to focus the efforts of many partners in the ecosystem.
  • "In order to fully engage today's investors, it is paramount that they are educated on the full range of available ESG and climate-friendly investment options," said Trenton Allen, CEO, Sustainable Capital Advisors.

CN Announces New Partnership with Earth Rangers

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Articles, Sustainability organizations, Natural environment, Earth Rangers, Environment of Canada, Environmental education, Sustainable development

We are excited to extend the EcoConnexions program with Earth Rangers to the families and children of CN railroaders.

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  • We are excited to extend the EcoConnexions program with Earth Rangers to the families and children of CN railroaders.
  • This partnership is a strong strategic fit given our collective concern for a more sustainable future.
  • Earth Rangers is dedicated to youth, family and community engagement and the belief that collaboration is the best way to bring about positive change.
  • Earth Rangers is the kids conservation organization, committed to instilling environmental knowledge, positivity, and the confidence to take action in every child.

FAIR Applauds RNC Resolution Condemning the 'Godfather of Cancel Culture': The Southern Poverty Law Center

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Southern Poverty Law Center, Sustainability organizations, Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, Social movements, Immigration to the United States, Human migration, Center for Immigration Studies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to the Republican National Committee's resolution condemning the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC):

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to the Republican National Committee's resolution condemning the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC):
    "The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) applauds the Republican National Committee (RNC) for its public condemnation of the noxious Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
  • The SPLC is the godfather of the malicious and anti-democratic 'cancel culture' that seeks to silence the political views of the majority of Americans.
  • "FAIR, which advocates mainstream immigration policy views that are shared by most Americans, was one of the earliest targets of the SPLC's smear campaign.
  • With over 2 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests.

Morgan Stanley Launches Sustainable Solutions Accelerator to Address Global Sustainability Challenges

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Finance, Banking, Other Philanthropy, Professional services, Philanthropy, Articles, Environmentalism, Sustainability, LAUNCH, Natural environment, Sustainability organizations, Morgan Stanley, the Institute for Sustainable Investing

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Sustainable Solutions Accelerator a new strategic initiative to identify breakthrough innovations focused on systemic change for sustainability.

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  • Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Sustainable Solutions Accelerator a new strategic initiative to identify breakthrough innovations focused on systemic change for sustainability.
  • The Initiative will have three major elements: a new Sustainable Solutions Innovation Award; a year-long intensive partnership with Morgan Stanley; and an ongoing Sustainable Solutions Collaborative that will provide an ongoing forum for cross-sector collaboration to drive sustainable solutions at scale.
  • The Sustainable Solutions Accelerator represents Morgan Stanleys latest commitment to help scale the solutions that drive positive, sustainable and systemic change, and builds on the longstanding work of our Institute for Sustainable Investing.
  • In its first year, the Sustainable Solutions Accelerator will select five breakthrough innovations that are tackling major global sustainability challenges.

WSSCC Names New Executive Director

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Articles, Sanitation, Sustainability organizations, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, Water supply, Health, United Nations Office for Project Services, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

GENEVA, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and UNOPS announce the appointment of Mr Dominic O'Neill as the new Executive Director of WSSCC.

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  • GENEVA, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and UNOPS announce the appointment of Mr Dominic O'Neill as the new Executive Director of WSSCC.
  • He is also a non-executive Director on the Board of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
  • Additionally, he has assumed the position of the United Kingdom's Executive Director on the Board of the African Development Bank, where he chaired the committee on human resources, information technology and administration.
  • "WSSCC is at a critical point in its 30-year history as it evolves into the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund by 2021.

WSSCC Names New Executive Director

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Articles, Sanitation, Sustainability organizations, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, Water supply, Health, United Nations Office for Project Services, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

GENEVA, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and UNOPS announce the appointment of Mr Dominic O'Neill as the new Executive Director of WSSCC.

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  • GENEVA, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and UNOPS announce the appointment of Mr Dominic O'Neill as the new Executive Director of WSSCC.
  • He is also a non-executive Director on the Board of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
  • Additionally, he has assumed the position of the United Kingdom's Executive Director on the Board of the African Development Bank, where he chaired the committee on human resources, information technology and administration.
  • "WSSCC is at a critical point in its 30-year history as it evolves into the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund by 2021.

United Global Alliance Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund to Support Black Communities

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Articles, Philanthropy, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainability organizations

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --United Global Alliance ( UNITED ) announced the launch of the United Impact Fund , an emergency fund that mobilizes philanthropists, foundations, technology entrepreneurs and impact organizations to scale relief assistance programs in vulnerable communitiesinthe US and in Africa.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --United Global Alliance ( UNITED ) announced the launch of the United Impact Fund , an emergency fund that mobilizes philanthropists, foundations, technology entrepreneurs and impact organizations to scale relief assistance programs in vulnerable communitiesinthe US and in Africa.
  • The United Impact Fund is sponsored by the SDG Impact Fund which supports the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
  • The United Impact Fund is the philanthropic component of PRISM, a collaborative initiative that addresses urgent needs among vulnerable communities.
  • In Africa, UNITED seeks to support clinical research and trials in partnership with Senegal's UCAD through its Malaria Research Capacity Development Consortium program.

Access to Water is Critical to Curb Disease Spread Today and Build Resiliency for the Future

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Sanitation, Public health, Hygiene, Articles, Contents, Sustainability organizations, Sewerage, Water.org, Drinking water

Resilience to future crises depends on actions taken now, as well as on policies, institutions and capacity put in place during normal times.

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  • Resilience to future crises depends on actions taken now, as well as on policies, institutions and capacity put in place during normal times.
  • Let us ensure this threat is not a missed opportunity to achieve our vision of universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
  • We strongly support Sanitation and Water For All and the Leaders' Call to Action on COVID-19 to benefit everyone, everywhere."
  • Jennifer Schorsch, President Water.org
    "The COVID-19 global pandemic highlights the critical need for increased investment to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation for all.

WSSCC Approved to Become the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Sanitation, Articles, Sustainability organizations, Prevention, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, Water supply, Global Sanitation Fund

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund therefore calls on global leaders, including national governments, to drastically scale up their investments in sanitation and hygiene in schools, health care centers and at the household level and to ensure the necessary innovation that supports better sanitation and hygiene.

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  • The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund therefore calls on global leaders, including national governments, to drastically scale up their investments in sanitation and hygiene in schools, health care centers and at the household level and to ensure the necessary innovation that supports better sanitation and hygiene.
  • WSSCC has already reached millions of people around the world withessential and often life-saving interventions in sanitation and hygiene.
  • With the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, we are calling upon world leaders to help us fill a void in the international response to the sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health crisis," says Hind Khatib-Othman, Chair of WSSCC.
  • WSSCC has been focusing on SDG 6.2 (sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health).

WSSCC Approved to Become the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Sanitation, Articles, Sustainability organizations, Prevention, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, Water supply, Global Sanitation Fund

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund therefore calls on global leaders, including national governments, to drastically scale up their investments in sanitation and hygiene in schools, health care centers and at the household level and to ensure the necessary innovation that supports better sanitation and hygiene.

Key Points: 
  • The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund therefore calls on global leaders, including national governments, to drastically scale up their investments in sanitation and hygiene in schools, health care centers and at the household level and to ensure the necessary innovation that supports better sanitation and hygiene.
  • WSSCC has already reached millions of people around the world withessential and often life-saving interventions in sanitation and hygiene.
  • With the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, we are calling upon world leaders to help us fill a void in the international response to the sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health crisis," says Hind Khatib-Othman, Chair of WSSCC.
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