RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices launch the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) – February 21, 2013
On February 21, 2013 RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the launch of the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index(DJSI Emerging Markets). Similar to the process with other Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, the constituent companies in the DJSI Emerging Markets are selected according to a ‘best in class” process. Each company’s sustainability performance is […]
Green Century Balanced Fund pressures Starbucks to purchase only sustainable palm oil by 2015 – February 21, 2013
In response to a shareholder resolution submitted by Green Century Balanced Fund, Starbucks has agreed to purchase 100% of its palm oil from certified sustainable suppliers by 2015. Starbucks also agreed to become a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil. Green Century announced the news on February 21, 2013 in a release entitled, […]