Supporting responsible business and causes with the goal of a more sustainable future.
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Connecting the Blue Economy to the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans
As we observe the United Nations’ World Oceans Day 2024, we pay special attention to polar waters, their global roles and transformations, emerging opportunities they present, and our connection to them as businesspeople.
Bloomberg Survey Shows Chinese Firms Embedding ESG Into Investment Strategies
A survey of over 150 responses from market participants in banking, insurance, securities, and technology who attended the Bloomberg Sustainable Finance Forum in Shanghai has revealed new drivers and challenges for embracing ESG data in China.
Exploring Alternative Funding Models for Small Businesses
Despite record new business formation, which is outpacing population growth by 10% according to GoDaddy Venture Forward, access to capital remains a top challenge for microbusinesses. Capital is key to the growth of ventures and consequentially, our greater economy.
Supporting Sustainable Homeownership Through Housing Finance Agency Partnerships
Each year, state and local housing finance agencies work to strengthen their communities with homeownership opportunities via Housing Finance Agency (HFA) loans, which help pair credit-qualified borrowers with downpayment and closing cost assistance.
The Home Depot Foundation Invests $9 Million To Provide Housing for More Than 3,400 Veterans Battling Homelessness
The Home Depot Foundation is investing $9 million to provide housing solutions for over 3,400 veterans battling homelessness. This funding will support the construction of more than 300 new housing units and the repair of nearly 200 additional units.
Schneider Electric Expands Global Private Equity & Financial Services Practice With Comprehensive Consultancy + Data Management Solution
Schneider Electric, a global leader in sustainability, today announced that it has expanded the capabilities of its global private equity and financial services consultancy within its Sustainability Business.
Howard University Welcomes Solar to Its Campus in Partnership With Volt Energy
The future is even brighter at Howard University in Washington, D.C., now that solar photovoltaic systems are installed on six campus buildings. Led by Volt Energy and partially financed by U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, the roof-mounted solar systems are on the Blackburn Center.
AB: AI Ethics and Regulation: How Investors Can Navigate the Maze
For investors, the regulatory uncertainty compounds AI’s other risks. To understand and assess how to deal with these risks, it helps to have an overview of the AI business, ethical and regulatory landscape.
Grady Crosby on Driving Change Through Sustainability and Impact
The Northwestern Mutual Hometown HBCU Connection is an impactful initiative that Crosby champions.
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund Helps Small Businesses Grow and Thrive
Small businesses are the lifelines of many communities, and the U.S. Bank Foundation* has invested in nonprofit organizations providing small business support for years through its Community Possible grant program and, now, the U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund**.