Sustainable Finance

If you were to ask a group of people which investments they would love to venture into, many of them will say they’d love to venture into real estate. This perhaps explains why a big proportion of millionaires have interests in real estate. This means one thing; real estate is a preferred investment for anyone looking to build wealth. While investing in any type of real estate will yield lots of profits, the truth is that not all niches are equal. I could easily say that ‘some niches are more equal than others’ and commercial real estate is the most profitable of them all.

Discover how you can use your purchasing power to create and encourage sustainable change. Not sure what sustainability actually means? This eye-opening book walks you through the products and industries that come with huge hidden price tags. Sustainability shouldn't be a dirty word, but rather an open educational conversation about how the unrestrained usage of raw materials and natural resources doesn't work in the long term and why that should matter to every consumer. Join the conversation about how to change your buying habits to save the world one decision at a time.

Today's business environment looks dramatically different than it did even a decade ago, and it continues to evolve at an increasing rate; macroeconomic shifts, consumer trends, technological advances, and changing competitive dynamics are accelerating the pace of change. A handbook for how to succeed in the age of big data, Optimizing Growth provides insightful guidance, real-world success stories, and practical tools to achieve growth in this new era, utilizing big data to achieve a deeper understanding of demand, customers, competitors, and opportunity.

Imagine a world in which corporations such as Costco, Nike, BP, and countless others are forming partnerships with environmental and social justice organizations to ensure better stewardship of the Earth and better livelihoods in the developing world. Now, stop imagining - that world is already emerging.

We're overusing the earth's finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to improve our lives. In Enough Is Enough, Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill lay out a visionary but realistic alternative to the perpetual pursuit of economic growth-an economy where the goal is not more but enough.

In today's business environment, companies are being held accountable to a growing list of stakeholders who assess company performance against a variety of criteria, from financial and operational performance to labor practices and environmental issues.

People often think that when you live in a small house, it's because you don't have the means to live in a larger home. In most cases this couldn't be further from the truth. The fact is that small house living typically equates to a much more fulfilling life. Through the process of downsizing your life in regards to material possessions, clutter, and the size of your dwelling, you come to understand a new ideal in which freedom is the name of the game.

Renewable energy is good for your wallet. Those who see that opportunity are already seizing it … all the way to the bank. Green Is Good is a no-nonsense guide to how you, the average American, can easily incorporate clean energy and energy efficiency into your daily life and in the process save money, make money, and help wean your community off fossil fuels.

This SCR Exam study guide is designed to equip exam candidates with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of climate change and sustainability within the financial sector. As the global community grapples with the profound impacts of climate change, there is an increasing recognition of the critical role that financial institutions play in addressing environmental risks and fostering sustainable practices. The SCR Exam serves as a comprehensive assessment tool, covering a wide range of topics essential for understanding the intersection of finance, climate change, and ...

While discussing the context in which certain capital costs effectively create an obstacle to the implementation of sustainable building and design practices, Mr. Kobacker discusses many of the misconceptions and erroneous beliefs that must first be dispelled before any other steps can be taken. The internationally renowned sustainability expert then addresses the specific strategic vision he employs in maximizing a project's value while also minimizing its cost.

This short and concise book, Squatting: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide for Understanding How, Why, and Where People Squat, will help you gain a clearer picture of squatting and its implications for squatters and landowners alike. Here, we will discuss the history, development, and future of squatting as well as its short-term and long-term effects on individuals, properties, and communities in various countries.

A book about alternative economic theory using ecological ethics, with some erotic foreplay. Economics affects everyone, even those that do not want to be concerned with money or finances. This book is a summary of alternative economic commentaries that emphasize democratic ethics. The Sustainable Cooperative for Organic Development believes in valuing human lives as responsible environmental stewards for our biosphere called Earth, and seeks ways to allow for biodiversity in civilization as well as the ecosystem. We believe in less monopolies, less corporate crony politics, less corruption...

Das Interesse an einem verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit dem eigenen Geld wächst. Allerdings haben die meisten Sparer nur eine ungefähre Vorstellung von nachhaltiger Finanzanlage. Dieses Hörbuch schließt diese Wissenslücke. Es werden die wichtigsten Banken und Finanzprodukte vorgestellt - von Klima-Anleihen über Öko-Aktien bis zu Genuss-Scheinen, Mikrofinanzfonds und anderen exotischen Angeboten. Dabei beleuchtet Heismann das unübersichtliche Angebot kritisch und trennt die Spreu vom Weizen. Den Abschluss bildet ein beispielhaftes Musterdepot.

Achtsamkeit und Nachhaltigkeit sind zu Modebegriffen geworden. Sie sind aber ebenso zentrale Pfeiler der aktuellen Suffizienz-Bewegung und der jahrtausendealten Lehre des Buddha. Mit Niko Paech und Manfred Folkers loten zwei Experten aus, welche Potenziale die beiden Denkrichtungen mitbringen, um unseren zerstörerischen Wachstumspfad zu verlassen. Über eine provokante Abrechnung mit den Wachstumstreibern kapitalistischen Wirtschaftens und das Besinnen auf die Tugenden eines konsumbefreiten Lebens entwickeln sie eine "Kultur des Genug".

Get valuable tips from an insider who has worked with and for various mortgage companies, who specialize in completing mortgage loan modifications nationally for homeowners. I have personally been involved in completing mortgage loan modifications among other workouts for homeowner when it comes to saving their home from a foreclosure sale; my website has additional information there at www.corybuyshousesfast.com.

Award-winning author Navi Radjou delivers an incisive and engrossing treatment of how human beings facing climate change can reconcile our built-in drive to "do more" and "be better" with our planet's finite resources. You'll discover how we can thrive within planetary boundaries while achieving sustainable growth for generations to come.

Embark on an exhilarating journey to financial freedom with "Options Trading Basics: Print Money with Basic Options Trading." This groundbreaking guide demystifies the complex world of options trading, making it accessible and engaging for beginners and seasoned traders alike. Through a friendly, informative, and comprehensive approach, you'll unlock the secrets to making sustainable profits in the options market.

Historically when people think of manufacturing they do not think of green manufacturing because the thought of manufacturing is large companies, putting numerous emissions into the air to manufacture their products; this thought is changing and changing fast. By listening to this audiobook, you as the consumer will realize that you have the power to make companies more eco-friendly through your individual stance; for manufacturers are now realzing that people respect eco-friendly companies.

If you are considering getting involved with a nonprofit, whether as an employee, a volunteer, a member of the leadership team, or a board member, you do not want to miss the up-to-date, critical information provided in Generation Giving Back. In a clear, solution-oriented and fun listen, M.S. Mastel has brought 30 years of experience managing nonprofits with real examples and guides so that you can efficiently have meaningful impact on any mission that moves you.

There is an essential need to be sensible about what you can do to save money and to be well prepared for an emergency situation, be it a long-term power outage, sudden unemployment, or tough economic times. It is crucial to do so safely and economically! This book will suggest free or low-cost ways to prepare you and your family for emergencies. It will help you look at your situation and evaluate what you can do and how you can to do it without depleting your savings.