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Socially responsible investing — Alternative Energy: One of many forms of sustainable investing Socially responsible investing (SRI), also known as sustainable, socially conscious, or ethical investing, describes an investment strategy which seeks to consider both financial… … Wikipedia
Socially Responsible Investment - SRI — An investment that is considered socially responsible because of the nature of the business the company conducts. Common themes for socially responsible investments include avoiding investment in companies that produce or sell addictive… … Investment dictionary
Conscious business — is a term used to describe a business enterprise that seeks to be aware of the effects of its actions, and to consciously affect human beings and the environment in a beneficial way. Conscious Business also refers to a movement towards “Value’s… … Wikipedia
Ethical Investing — Using one s ethical principles as the main filter for securities selection. Ethical investing depends on an investor s views; some may choose to eliminate certain industries entirely (such as gambling, alcohol, or firearms) or to over allocate to … Investment dictionary
Green Investing — Investment activities that focus on companies or projects that are committed to the conservation of natural resources, the production and discovery of alternative energy sources, the implementation of clean air and water projects, and/or other… … Investment dictionary
Green Fund — A mutual fund or other investment vehicle that will only invest in companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings or directly promote environmental responsibility. A green fund can come in the form of a focused investment … Investment dictionary
Ephren Taylor — Ephren W. Taylor II is the youngest African American CEO of a publicly traded company in the United States [http://www.cheyney.edu/pages/index.asp?p=718] . Early lifeEphren W. Taylor II was born July 17, 1982 in Carlisle, Mississippi, a town with … Wikipedia
Domini 400 Social Index — A market cap weighted stock index of 400 publicly traded companies that have met certain standards of social and environmental excellence. Potential candidates for this index will have positive records on issues such as employee and human… … Investment dictionary
Global Energy Network Institute — (GENI) is a research and education organization founded by Peter Meisen in 1986 and registered as a 501(c)(3) non profit organization in 1991. GENI s focus is on the interconnection of electric power transmission networks between nations and… … Wikipedia
Badwill — The negative effect felt by a company when shareholders and the investment community find out that is has done something that is not in accordance with good business practices. Although typically not expressed in a dollar amount, badwill can play … Investment dictionary
First Affirmative Financial Network — Infobox Company company name = First Affirmative Financial Network company company type = Private company slogan = For your future and the future we share foundation = 1987 location = key people = George Gay, CEO Steve Schueth, President Kathleen … Wikipedia
