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(Illustration by Hugo Herrera) Thirty years ago, people were calling environmentalists “tree huggers.” Today, there is rarely a conversation on Wall Street that doesn’t mention sustainability or climate. If environmental outcomes can become assets, why can’t social outcomes? Social impact, totaling $72.05 trillion in terms of government social spend, philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management could be considered the world’s largest financial market today. By one estimate, the worldwide impact investing market alone is $1.164 trillion. Yet social impact could be seen among the most inefficient markets, guessing what works versus seeing clear outcomes. The environmentalist movement transitioned to…

They say, “What gets measured gets managed.” If that is true, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) consultation on future priorities will be critical to managing the world’s social and environmental sustainability challenges. . ISSB was established to provide a global baseline for sustainability-related financial reporting standards. It aims to enable investors to assess and manage important issues across jurisdictions based on comparable, decision-supporting company information. In the PRI’s response to the consultation on agenda priorities, we call on the ISSB to prioritize corporate disclosure standards on human rights and social issues that are applicable across sectors, regions and business…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a management concept that describes how a company contributes to the well-being of communities and society through environmental and social measures. CSR plays a crucial role in how brands are perceived by customers and their target audience. It may also help attract employees and investors who prioritize the CSR goals a company has identified.Learn about the importance of CSR and how it can impact the success of your business below.What is corporate social responsibility?Corporate social responsibility is a type of business self-regulation with the aim of social accountability and making a positive impact on society.…

AUSTIN, Texas — Median household income is not the best measure when determining which areas are more likely to obtain water from contaminated sources. That’s according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, which found that low population density, high housing vacancy rates, and social factors such as disability and race are contributing to the poor quality of local tap water. They found that the presence or absence of income may have a stronger influence than median household income. Health-based water quality violations are more likely to occur at the source. In general,…

Introduction During the 1980s, Moroccan governments adopted structural adjustment policies that inadvertently left deep-seated vulnerabilities across Moroccan society. The enduring consequences of these policies continue to marginalize a significant portion of Moroccans, depriving them of access to quality education, comprehensive healthcare, adequate housing, and decent employment opportunities. The state’s approach to addressing the societal challenges spanning decades has alternated between targeted measures aimed at rectifying the disparities stemming from the maldistribution of resources and services, on the one hand, and reactive strategies aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts of structural adjustments, on the other. The decreased government investments in critical…

A fun departure from the traditional Barbie story, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movies transcend the boundaries of traditional film and social commentary. Gerwig brings new depth to the iconic doll with her signature charm, delivering a film that will resonate with audiences of all ages. The release of “Barbie” generated endless praise. From the glamorous cinematography to the big-name stars, it was set to be a blockbuster. The film resonated with many because of its critique of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggles of being a woman in general. However, while it had just as many supporters, some felt the…

It is a government that is “not really interested in listening” and is “failing to understand” the scale of the housing crisis, pushing ahead with policies that could increase poverty and inequality. So says Dr. Sean Healy, a clergyman, economist, and close ally of successive governments who has withdrawn from his public life.Almost 14 years after co-founding the independent think tank Social Justice Ireland (SJI), he and Sir Brigid Reynolds will retire this weekend. She has served as secretary of the charity, of which he is a trustee, and has been an outspoken critic of governments failing the most marginalized…

GOFFTOWN, N.H. (AP) — A group of friends and neighbors gathers weekly for a meal of nutritious food paid for by a social program aimed at maintaining healthy eating habits among seniors. Choose from our special menu.They’re all over 60 and chat and tease about family, politics and the news of the day while enjoying butternut squash soup, sandwiches, oats and eggs.But if you’re imagining people gathering at a senior center for lunch, think again.Long before the coronavirus shut down social gatherings, lunch was losing its appeal at some senior centers. Some stores did not reopen even after the pandemic.Join…

We bring the findings of IR Magazine’s new report on Corporate Social Activities to the cautious IROs of the ‘woke’ world.As part of the recent rise in ESG, companies are required to address social issues. This does not just mean that companies are responsible for their own internal performance on these issues. It’s also about how actively we work to bring about change in broader society. In March, IR Magazine published its Corporate Social Engagement Report, which examines the extent and impact of how companies engage in social and political issues. This report considers how important a company’s involvement in…

Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security payments will receive two checks this month because the payment dates overlap.Typically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ships payments to recipients on the first of each month, but there may be exceptions to these dates depending on the calendar for a particular year.“If a regularly scheduled payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, benefits will be paid on the business day prior to the due date,” SSA states on its website’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. It is described inFor the current month, SSI recipients will…