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Welcome to the Sustainable Investing community. We are building a brighter, greener, more equitable future by helping each other find investments that are good for people and the planet. The site provides an overview of the sustainable investing world, and also serves as a resource for more detailed information through news feeds and the discussion boards. So come on in and browse around.


Sustainable Investing News and Views From the Blogosphere

We scan key blogs and post the best entries related to sustainable investing. 

Solar Expected to Maintain its Status as the World’s Fastest-Growing Energy Technology

5:00AM 03/03/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Decreases in cost of installation and favorable regulatory environment should protect the continued growth of solar in the US from effects of the economic crisis.


Sustainable Corporations Outperform During Economic Crisis

5:00AM 02/16/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Study finds that companies with commitment to sustainability have outperformed others by an average of $650 million in market capitalization.


Global Water Resources Threatened by Climate Change and Population Growth

5:00AM 03/05/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Report finds that business is failing to address impact of water scarcity on its operations, and provides investors with questions pertaining to water risks to ask of


Investors Want More Disclosure of Climate Risk Data from Corporations

6:00AM 03/10/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. CDP survey of signatory investors finds that integration of climate risk considerations into investment decisions is growing.


Riskmetrics to Acquire Innovest

5:00AM 02/20/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. RiskMetrics cites expansion of research on environmental, social, and strategic governance issues as major reason for purchase.


New Guidelines to Help Investors Measure Success of Microfinance Institutions

5:00AM 02/24/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Grameen Foundation employs data from its Progress out of Poverty Index to develop checklist of questions for investors to ask about the social benefits of microfinance.


SRI Fund is Category King for January 2009

5:00AM 02/23/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Eventide’s Gilead Fund is designated top multi-cap growth fund by Wall Street Journal


Consumer Demand for Green Products is Still Rising, Survey Finds

5:00AM 02/18/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Survey by Boston Consulting Group of 9,000 consumers worldwide indicates that buying green products remains a priority despite economic downturn.


NRG Energy Enters Solar Field with Investment in Solar Power Plants

5:00AM 02/25/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Investment by NRG will help eSolar build three solar power plants using concentrating solar power technology.


Role of Corporate Boards in Sustainability Issues Is Growing

5:00AM 03/04/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Survey of board directors finds that as shareowner resolutions increase, more boards of directors are addressing the risks and opportunities of sustainability issues.


PRI Encourages Investors to Take More Active Ownership Role

5:00AM 03/06/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Principles for Responsible Investment publishes eight-point plan to help institutional investors avoid the pitfalls that contributed to current economic crisis.


Goal of New Index Series Is to Advance Gender Equality

6:00AM 03/11/09 (www.socialfunds.com)

By Robert Kropp. Pax World and KLD launch an index series sponsored by the International Finance Corporation to increase gender empowerment.