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| Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:55:44 +0000
Canada’s GRI reporting in 2011 appears on par with 2010
Although 2011 GRI reporting in the US seems to be trailing by nearly 30% from 2010, Canada’s numbers remain largely on par. But has push by government and PDAC been effective? Earlier this week, I reviewed a January 2012 GRI spreadsheet which listed sustainability reporters for North America. GRI had sent this spreadsheet to its Organizational [...]
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:12:57 +0000
Ooops: GRI Reporting in USA Declined by 30%
Hiding in plain sight: the number of GRI reporters in the US has shrunk by nearly 30% from 2010 to 2011. And GRI started counting non-GRI reporters. I used to love GRI’s old global reporting spreadsheet. It included a listing of GRI-type reports which came to the attention of GRI. CSR nerds like me were able [...]
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:27:35 +0000
Launch of Equator Principles III Delayed to July 2012
Today, the Equator Principles Association announced a delay to the development and launch of the Equator Principles III Update. The new launch date is currently set for July 2012. The updated development, consultation and launch schedule is shown below: EPA consultation and drafting of the EP III - September 2011 - March 2012 External stakeholder consultation [...]
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:37:28 +0000
Prizma shortlisted by AfDB, searching for African Partners
The African Development Bank shortlisted Prizma to provide Training and Consultancy on Environmental and Social (E&S) Management in Financial Intermediaries (FI) and Microfinance Institutions (MFI). We are now searching for additional partners in Africa to collaborate with our team of experienced international experts. The main objective of the project, which is being funded by Japan, is [...]
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:05:21 +0000
Happy Holidays and a Wonderful 2012
Continuing our tradition, rather than spending money on printed cards and mailing them, we invite you to help us redirect these funds to a charity on your behalf. Please submit your selection by December 27, 2011. Click here to choose a charity.
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Our clients benefit from our international experience providing the support needed to secure project finance and political risk insurance from Multilateral Financial Institutions (such as IFC, EBRD), Export Credit Agencies (such as Export Development Canada) and 'Equator Banks'.
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