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Ethical Investment - CANADA
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nvest and look after the environment, ethical investment and socailly responsible investment are now mainstream

This section contains our TOP FIVE links in each of the main categories of Canadian Ethical Investment sites. For more links click here

ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES
Social Investment Organisation The Social Investment Organization is a national network committed to integrating social responsibility and environmental sustainability with investment. They are a membership-based organization that includes financial institutions, investment firms, financial advisors and investors.

Canadian Business For Social Responsibility (CBSR) CBSR is a national, non-profit, business-led membership organization of Canadian companies that have made a commitment to operate in a socially, environmentally and financially responsible manner.

ethicsinaction organisers of the Ethics in Action™ Awards

Amnesty International has a section here on Socially Responsible Investment
calvert foundation Calvert Social Investment Foundation has Investment, Research and Donation products that support community development organizations, across the country and around the world through socially responsible investment.
PUBLICATIONS
investgreen Lots of information on green compainies offering an alternative approach to atraight financial advice which can be not focused on the environmental and socially resposible investments
The Environmental News Network All the lastest news on the health of our planet
SocialFunds.com features over 10,000 pages of information on SRI mutual funds, community investments, corporate research, shareowner actions, and daily social investment news. US based but Global in outlook.

GreenMoney Journal Packed with news on the green front with a strong emphasis on SRI and ethical investment. US based but with the whole planet in mind

Moneysense.ca has a good article here on the pros and cons of ethical investment
FINANCIAL ADVICE + FUNDS
Acuity Funds Established SRI management company
Domini an investment firm specializing exclusively in socially responsible investing. They manage more than $1.8 billion in assets for individual and institutional investors who wish to integrate social and environmental criteria into their investment decisions

Groupe Investissement Responsable French speaking advice on ethical funds

Meritas Funds criteria include negative screening (military, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, gambling, nuclear), positive screening and 2% community based - they also advocate shareholder activism. They have an excellent section explaining SRI including a history and the Meritas view - well wirth a read.
Desjardines the largest cooperative financial group in Canada with 5 million member-owners


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Ecology News
News on Ecology continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

ConocoPhillips to pay for restoration work at site of oil tanker spill
18 Mar 2010 at 5:45am

The money will come from the company's oil tanker subsidiary, Polar Tankers, and is proposed to b...


Genome-wide SNP and haplotype analyses reveal a rich history underlying dog d...
17 Mar 2010 at 9:35pm

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 621 Charles E. Young Drive South, University of C...


Ecology Emerges in San Francisco
17 Mar 2010 at 1:21pm

Ecopsychology re-cognizes that a person's "ecological awareness" is intimately related to her or ...


Wash. considers stopping some mosquito spraying
17 Mar 2010 at 5:01am

The state Ecology Department is considering a proposal to ban spraying for adult mosquitoes near ...



Willamette forest ranks No. 1 in carbon storage
17 Mar 2010 at 12:28am

When it comes to storing carbon, no national forest in the United States does more than the Eugen...


Learn more about Ethical Investment
Some commonly used terms explained
Look after your ethical funds and financial arrangements
For a good overview with interesting facts and figures read Steven J. Schueth's article from First Affirmative Financial Network in the US. From the UK the FAQ section EIRIS site is particularly useful and clear.
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Engagement - Where Fund Managers 'engage' with companies to encourage improvement.
SRI -Socially Responsibe Investment.

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
Ethical Investing is a subjective business and whereas most investors may think twice about investing in companies who profit from death, exploitation or pollution, there may be differences of opinion over tobacco, alcohol or gambling. Even so, it is estimated that there is well over 2 trillion dollars invested in some kind of socially screened investment in the USA alone. The power that this money and the millions of ethical investors can wield is now recognised as a key driver for developing strategies to protect the environment, alleviate social hardship and stimulate sustainable economic development.

 
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We do not offer financial advice here but but we have done extensive research to bring you the best sites that can help you make your ethical financial decisions. I think you will be persuaded that you can be a socially responsible, ethical investor and make just as much profit, or more, than by investing conventionally. But when it comes to financial advice take heed of the following wise words " it is very important to remember that one's future financial security should be placed in the hands of advisers who are qualified to advise rather than qualified to sell"
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    particularly in the fields of Business, Art and Design.
    We have had a keen interest in Ethical Investment as a tool for change for many years and believe that the signs are that this area is set to expand phenomenally in the next decade. Campaigners like Greenpeace and WWF are getting into the business of business and people on the street are expecting higher and higher standards from companies. Socially responsible investing is one way those of us lucky enough to have money to invest can keep the pressure up.

     

    From the UK there is good material at the ethical investors Group and a very good article at the UK Channel 4 site and a good ethical money news section at Guardian Unlimited. For a more in depth look at the issues around ethical trade go to Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) which is a UK alliance of companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and trade union organisations.

    From the US there is an interesting site that gets into the methods applied when 'screening' companies and other hot topics - visit moneywisdom.com .There is an article packed with facts and figures at the Green Money Journal and there is always good stuff at the sustainableBusiness.com
    , the link here is a preamble for subscription to the Progressive Investor, but it has some interesting information.

    From Australia there is ethical investment services - a financial planning firm that has some great articles on its site
    including "buying back the bush" and ethical v mainstream funds.

     
    Ethical Investing News and Services by Investing for the Soul
    Global ethical investing news, insightful commentary, key links, books, services, and free e-newsletter. Unique resources for ethical, spiritual and socially responsible investors and investment professionals.

    Corporate Responsibilty Forum

    Environmental Investors Network
    Green Ontario
    Vancity - Socially Responsible Investing
    Canadian Investment Review
    If you know of a Canadian site you think should be included please email the details


    Guardian Unlimited Business - top stories
    Guardian Unlimited Business - top stories
    The latest business news from Guardian Unlimited.

    Oil pushes ever higher
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Price of litre of petrol tops £1 for first time in UK as oil surges on a North Sea storm. By Graeme Wearden.
    Dollar hits 26-year low against pound
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    The pound climbed to $2.10 for the first time since 1981 today, boosted by speculation that China was preparing to shift its foreign reserves out of dollars. By Graeme Wearden.
    US gloom weighs on FTSE
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Market report: London shares resumed their downward trek today, knocked by volatile oil prices, a tumbling dollar, jitters around banks and more anxieties on Wall Street. By Katie Allen.
    Virgin Media hails growth 'turnaround'
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Virgin Media signals that era of upheaval marked by public rows with BSkyB is behind it as the cable TV company posts strongest customer growth in more than a year. By Katie Allen and Chris Tryhorn.
    National Starch takeover to cost thousands of jobs
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Henkel, the maker of Schwarzkopf hair products, plans to cut thousands of jobs when it completes its £2.7bn acquisition of ICI's National Starch adhesives business early next year. By David Gow.
    FirstGroup thanks oil price for rise in bus revenue
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    British bus and rail operator says soaring oil price forcing motorists out of their cars and on to public transport. By Dan Milmo.
    Next sales 'highly volatile'
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Outlook at fashion chain Next 'uncertain' in run-up to Christmas, company warns. By Julia Finch.
    Virgin Media upbeat after growth in customers
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Cable group Virgin Media added 13,000 new customers in the third quarter of the year. By Chris Tryhorn.
    Bank governor tones down criticism of Darling over crisis at Northern Rock
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    · King: 'No disagreement with chancellor' · Authorities knew savers had insufficient protection
    Jazz label joins the DRM-free revolution
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Record label Universal Music Classics & Jazz is making its entire catalogue available online without copy protection as part of an experiment to gauge fans' demand for MP3 tracks. By Katie Allen.
    ITV plc shares hit all-time low
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    ITV's share price fell to an all-time low after it emerged the company wants BSkyB to sell its 17.9% stake. By Chris Tryhorn and Katie Allen.
    News Corporation has appointed 27-year-old opera singer Natalie Bancroft to i...
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    News Corporation has overridden the wishes of Dow Jones shareholders the Bancroft family by appointing a 27-year-old opera singer with little experience of the media to represent the family on its board, according to reports.
    Chinese foray marks M&S's return to overseas expansion
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    Chain will open stores in Shanghai next year.
    Congressmen corner Yahoo! over jailed Chinese dissident
    6 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    The head of the American internet company delivered a personal apology today to the tearful mother of a Chinese journalist who was jailed using email information provided by the firm to secret police in Beijing. By Andrew Clark.
    Some are more equal than others
    7 Nov 2007 at 12:00am
    On Europe: Revelations about wages for union workers at chemicals giant BASF have caused a stir. By David Gow in Munich.

     

     
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    The Most (and Least) Expensive Vehicles to Insure
    by By JENNIFER SARANOW SCHULTZ
    17 Mar 2010 at 10:53pm
    The Porsche Carrera 911 GT2 two-door coupe is the most expensive 2010 vehicle to insure, according to a new ranking of average premiums. Minivans tend to be the least expensive to insure.


    Answers About New Consumer Laws: Part 2
    by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
    17 Mar 2010 at 7:27pm
    Our expert is taking questions on the credit card law and other new consumer rules and regulations.


    Wednesday Reading
    by By JENNIFER SARANOW SCHULTZ
    17 Mar 2010 at 7:29pm
    The status of privacy online, how New York cab drivers cheated customers and other consumer-focused items from Wednesday's Times.


    Answers About New Consumer Laws: Part 1
    by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
    17 Mar 2010 at 2:37pm
    Our expert is taking questions on the credit card law and other new consumer rules and regulations.


    How Men?s Overconfidence Hurts Them as Investors
    by By JEFF SOMMER
    13 Mar 2010 at 8:57pm
    During the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, men were much more likely than women to sell their stock at market lows, a new study has found.


    Everybody?s Business: Shopping the Mortgage Rate Before the Home Price
    by By DAMON DARLIN
    14 Mar 2010 at 1:03am
    One real estate broker has this advice for prospective homebuyers: ?Predicting interest rates is a whole lot easier than predicting home prices.?


    Economic View: Managed Care: Get Used to It
    by By TYLER COWEN
    13 Mar 2010 at 10:17pm
    Like it or not, more cost control looks likely to flourish in any health plan, Tyler Cowen says.


    Your Money: In Most Cases, Best to Pass Up Overdraft Protection
    by By RON LIEBER
    15 Mar 2010 at 3:55pm
    Many bank customers are having to decide whether to ask for overdraft protection. Most should say no.


    Wealth Matters: No Federal Estate Tax, but What About Your State?
    by By PAUL SULLIVAN
    15 Mar 2010 at 6:41pm
    Twenty states have their own versions of the old federal estate tax. The many clauses and provisions mean that, even in the absence of a federal estate tax, you might not be able to die tax-free.


    Shortcuts: When a Cap Full of Soap Is Not a Good Thing
    by By ALINA TUGEND
    16 Mar 2010 at 3:55pm
    Go easy on the detergent in dishwashers and washing machines, and never clean your oven the day before Thanksgiving.


    Patient Money: Finding the Right Care for the Elderly
    by By LESLEY ALDERMAN
    16 Mar 2010 at 2:29am
    Advice for making an informed decision about supporting an ailing parent without bankrupting the family.


    Mortgage Modification Program Gains Traction
    by By DAVID STREITFELD
    13 Mar 2010 at 4:01am
    The Treasury Department said that more than 168,000 households had received permanent new mortgages under its modification plan.


    Its Own Advisers Oppose Consumer Role for the Fed
    by By SEWELL CHAN
    13 Mar 2010 at 3:16am
    Some current and former members of the Fed?s Consumer Advisory Council say a watchdog agency doesn?t belong in there.


    Appeals Court Upholds Cable TV Access Rules
    by By EDWARD WYATT
    13 Mar 2010 at 4:18am
    The regulations require cable TV companies to make programming available on equal terms to rival TV providers.


    I.R.S. Increases Audits of Wealthy
    by By LYNNLEY BROWNING
    13 Mar 2010 at 1:57am
    The federal agency increased its audits of taxpayers who earned $1 million to $5 million by 33 percent in 2009 from 2008.



    Turner calls for curbs on speculators
    17 Mar 2010 at 8:56pm
    Lord Turner has called for stringent curbs on financial speculation as he renewed his attack on the 'socially useless' activities in the Square Mile