Across North America, social and environmental entrepreneurs are designing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. Renewal2 one of a handful of funds in North America that provides investors the unique opportunity to participate in the development of business at the forefront of social and environmental change while achieving market-rate returns.

The James Julien Conference Scholarship honours James’ love of learning, training,networking and mentoring by offering a new fundraising professional an educational experience they or their organization could otherwise not afford.

The Action Plan by Vancouver’s Greenest City Action Team was introduced, by Mayor Gregor Robertson, at the Resilient Cities Gaining Ground conference in Vancouver on October 20, 2009.

Criterion Ventures presents Structure Lab, an easy to engage day-long process that helps social ventures take advantage of innovations in governance, market interactions, growth, financing, and exit strategy to promote and protect your values and mission.

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Industrial Alliance to Enter Socially Responsible Investing Marketplace Through a Long-term Strategic Relationship with Vancity.
Vancity to retain unique, industry-leading SRI investment approach through sub-advisor relationship.

Julius Walls Jr, who has been at the helm of Renewal investee Greystone Bakery for 14 years, has answered a higher call in the service of humanity.

Sustainable and responsible investing is a global phenomenon and is moving rapidly to the forefront of investment strategies. As investment products and opportunities have expanded, so have socially responsible investment products. Investors can put their money to work to build a more sustainable world while earning competitive returns both today and over time.

Institutional Investor Journals presents a collection of timely and informative articles on opportunities and strategies for socially and environmentally responsible investing. They are written by authoritative experts.

Renewal2 Investment Fund momentum is rolling.
 
With over 35 partners, including 6 charitable foundations, and individuals from across Canada and the U.S., we are nearing $20 million under management.
 
What a year it's been to build a new Fund. That so many investors have made commitments is heartening, and inspires our team to work even harder to maximize the potential of this timely capital pool.

Who has not been inspired by a TED Talk? TED is a small nonprofit devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading.” It started out in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. While attending the conference is by application and costs $5,000, the 18-minute talks travel the internet and are available to all at www.TED.com

Sightline Institute's newest major project is helping Cascadia realize the promise of economic recovery through clean energy. Billions of public and private dollars are flowing into energy efficiency and renewables in the Northwest, and investing these funds well--and designing complementary policies--is no mean feat. Sightline is rapidly documenting and sharing with regional decisionmakers the best practices for ramping up the clean-energy economy quickly, with a focus on job training and deep energy retrofits in buildings. This week, they're putting finishing touches on the first edition of a green-collar jobs primer.