How should global business reduce global poverty and ...

Example of social impact of AIDS foundation ACET. But business generates economic growth which can also have huge impact on poverty in poorest nations. Value of assets such as property grows. International trade benefit to emerging economies. Skills transfer and skills training. Positive impact of outsourcing in global well-being. Every job lost in America or Europe creates many new jobs directly and indirectly in Asia or Africa. Some of the wealth comes back to developed nations in demand for products and services. Globalisation can bring problems but also many benefits. But non-profit organisations and foundations also have vital role. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Global warming and sustainability - carbon and energy

Impact of global warming. Facts about global warming science. Controversy and arguments against global warming. Rising sea levels. Sustainability, environment, climate change, sea levels, carbon dioxide levels. Business and corporate responsibility. Reducing carbon footprint. Carbon offsetting and carbon sequestration capture technology for energy industry. Cleaner power generation and energy saving. Solar power, wind power, wave power, geothermal power. Impact on manufacturing, chemical industry, banking, transport, travel, tourism. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

New ethical investment initiative - growing trend - expect more of these soon

Financial institutions managing $2 trillion in assets have launched The Principles of Ethical Investment, designed in partnership with the UN.  32 pension funds, foundations and government funds have joined the scheme.

The six principles include environmental, social and corporate governance, becoming more active investors, seeking greater transparency, pooling resources and reporting on progress.

While it is easy to criticise such  principles as vague the important thing is to recognise the trend which is sharply moving towards ethical concerns, and is being driven by investors who are making it clear that they expect the highest ethical standards without compromising financial returns.

Meanwhile the amount invested in so-called ethical funds has leapt from $200m in 1989 to over $5bn by 2006.

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