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Examining ethical investment in the modern world ...

[ChurchNewspaper.com] What is more, they say, this ”˜modern’ attitude towards the Bible should be applied to other social and ethical issues. Ethical investment becomes the thin end of a very broad wedge, and so Ben’s study also has significance as a discussion of principle in biblical interpretation and application.

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October 12, 2011

Investors should make tax an ethical issue » Tax Research UK

[Tax Research UK] ”˜To qualify as an ethical investment, Christian Aid believes a company must pay its taxes in a transparent way. This includes paying the taxes they owe in the countries where the work which generated the profits actually took place.

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October 12, 2011

The Definition of Socially Responsible Investing

[Stock market and penny stock site] Mansley (2000:3) has described it as a process within the context of financial analysis, which takes into account social, environmental and ethical consequences when selecting, retaining, or realizing investments. Notably, Waddock (2003:369) portrays SRI as a community that encompasses a wide range of individuals and groups interested in criteria other than just return on investment.The quality of Cowton’s (1994) definition lies in confronting a conventional investment decision-making process with the one applied in Socially Responsible Investing.Cowton develops his definition even further by including sources of financial returns from investments to be the basis for concerns of ethical investors.

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October 01, 2011

Doing business the right way – Ethisphere and Ethical Companies ...

[Spirit of Trust in Business] Ethisphere will ring The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, 9/28/11, at 9:30a.m. EDT with leaders from select NYSE-listed World’s Most Ethical Companies in recognition of the financial success associated with doing business the right way.

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Ethisphere and the World's Most Ethical Companies Ring NYSE ...

[Ethisphere™ Institute » ethisphere_magazine] “PepsiCo associates around the world take great pride to be among only a handful of companies on Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for five years in a row,” said Maura Abeln Smith, EVP of Government Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at PepsiCo. “Under the inspirational leadership of Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, ethical behavior is the foundation of all we do as we strive to deliver Performance with Purpose””that is, our commitment to deliver long-term sustainable shareholder value by investing responsibly in a healthier future for all people and by protecting the planet whose resources we share.”

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September 17, 2011

What is an Ethical Company? « The Wild Anthropologist's Blog

[The Wild Anthropologist's Blog] Is an ethical company one that sells a valuable product? Is it one that does its best to honor its investors?

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September 03, 2011

The Pros & Cons of Investing in an Ethical ISA: The Advantages ...

[Suite101: Building Personal Savings Articles] This may not be true in some cases but interest rates and investment returns can vary widely in this part of the ISA sector. In some cases investing in green, socially responsible and generally ethical ways may not bring in as great a return as standard investments in industries where more money is to be made.

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August 10, 2011

Ethical Business Practice: Today's Top Companies and Why They ...

[Far West Capital] In today’s economy, it’s refreshing to know that companies are still upholding their ethical values. Ethical business practices can pertain to honest policies with investors, employees, customers, competition, government and environment, and ethical companies don’t just make statements about the values behind their business, but truly translate their values and ethics into their actions.

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July 30, 2011

Green Financial » Blog Archive » Green and Ethical Investing

[Green Financial] The Ethical Investment Association, of which I am a member, have produced this short introduction to Green and Ethical Investing.

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July 27, 2011

Cllr Andrew Wallis: Cornwall Council and Ethical Investments?

[Cllr Andrew Wallis] I believe Cornwall Council as a public body should have a more ethical policy towards investments, and the council should look at alternatives of investing this £24.5 million. A bigger question is what other 'less' ethical investments does Cornwall Council invest in?

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What Is An Ethical Investment Fund? | Currency Trading Exchange Guide

[Currency Trading Exchange Guide] Itѕ best tο look аt wһаt tһе funds top 10 investments аrе, аחԁ wһаt percentage οf іtѕ portfolio іѕ held іח ethical stock. If уου wouldnt bе һарру tο ԁο business wіtһ аחу οf tһеѕе companies tһеח іt wουƖԁ bе best tο look fοr a fund wһісһ matches уουr οwח ethics better.

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July 09, 2011

Sanlam Invested Interest with Kate Jayden – Are ethical ...

[Fairhills Fairtrade Wine News] You don’t have to choose ”˜profits over principles’ and your investment portfolio need not compromise your morals or lifestyle choices. A Sanlam Financial Planner can carefully assess your ethical attitudes and help construct a portfolio which matches your own attitude to risk and will ensure “profits don’t come at the expense of your principles”.

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AAA promotes new ethical investment board game ...

[alternativeassetanalysis.com] Collaborative ethical investment group Reseau Financement Alternatif is said to be the inspiration behind the game, according to its developers. Ethica is one of several recently released ethical games that concentrate on education young people about the importance of having a conscience in the way we go about our lives.

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July 06, 2011

20 Finance-Focused Social Enterprises – From Ethical Investments ...

[New Millionaire Magazine] (TrendHunter.com) It’s a long-time saying that money makes the world go ’round, but these finance-focused social enterprises are doing something different with money. Whether it be microlending services or ethical investment…

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AAA Promotes New Ethical Investment Board Game – Free Express ...

[Free Express Press Release Distribution] Collaborative ethical investment group Reseau Financement Alternatif is said to be the inspiration behind the game, according to its developers. Ethica is one of several recently released ethical games that concentrate on education young people about the importance of having a conscience in the way we go about our lives.

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June 22, 2011

Ford, Starbucks Among 'Most Ethical Companies' · Environmental ...

[Environmental Management & Energy News] The 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies rankings by Ethisphere magazine honor companies deemed to have demonstrated a commitment to ethical business practices. Honorees must demonstrate real and sustained ethical leadership within their industries and translate ethical words into action, Ethisphere says.

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The World's Most Ethical Companies 2011 | TopForeignStocks.com

[TopForeignStock's Feed] The New York-based think-tank The Ethisphere Institute has published its fifth annual list of the World's Most Ethical companies. About 3000 companies from.

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June 08, 2011

Hunter Hall sets the standard in ethical investment | Money Management

[MoneyManagement RSS] It is the firm’s true commitment and high ethical screening process that makes it a standout winner in this category. The manager applies a highly stable negative ethical screen that seeks to avoid investment in a range of excluded corporate activities, including companies deriving revenues from the manufacture and sale of weapons, tobacco, gambling and intensive animal farming.

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June 04, 2011

hitekhedhelp: 2011 World's Most Ethical Companies | Ethisphere ...

[hitekhedhelp] Over the course of the year, companies across the world submitted their applications to become 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Based on these applications, as well as information Ethisphere gathered throughout the year, a list of semi-finalists was created.

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Granite Construction Named to Ethisphere's 2011 “Worlds Most Ethical

[AZ Rock Products] Granite Construction Incorporated announced yesterday that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, Granite secured a hard-earned spot on the list by going the extra mile and implementing upright business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to the company’s success, benefit the community, and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.

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June 01, 2011

Ethical Investing at CBU « Cape Breton University Faculty Association

[Cape Breton University Faculty Association] Therefore, and depending upon your ethical stance, there are numerous other corporations and industries with contested ethical approaches that would be included. At the time these inquiries were made, it was determined by the pension committee that providing such funds was not feasible nor did it achieve the desired result.

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May 21, 2011

Ethical Investment in Canada - A real market exists | Abacus Data

[Abacus Data] “We see a sizeable segment of the population who are conscious of the impact their investments can have,” said Coletto.  “Many Canadians, when given a choice, said they would take a smaller ROI if their money was invested in what they consider ethical companies.”

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