Thoughts On People Planet Profit

Download or read book Thoughts on People, Planet & Profit written by Amy Domini and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughts on People, Planet, & Profit is a collection of essays about responsible investing from the field's pioneer. It's also a book about hope. Through short, thoughtful ruminations on everything from making slavery history to slowing down fast food, Amy Domini demonstrates that when investors come together to care for the greater good, they can ensure both people and planet continue to thrive. Divided into three sections, Thoughts on People, Planet, & Profit reminds the reader that the secret to making an impact is small. As Amy writes, "Together, we can each do something-and this, in the end, is everything." Whether the reader is a seasoned investor looking for more ways to align their money with their values, or someone who is curious about how they can make a difference in the world, Thoughts on People, Planet, & Profit proves that when we collectively act with intention, we can do more together than we ever could alone. Though the book dedicates an entire section to profit, Amy intends to make none; she will donate all proceeds of this book to charity. About the Author Amy Domini is founder and chair of Domini Impact Investments. Widely recognized as the leading voice for socially responsible investing, Time magazine named Amy to its Time 100 list of the world's most influential people. Other awards include the Clinton Global Initiative citation for innovation and finance, an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree from Northeastern College of Law, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Flagler College, and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Yale University's Berkeley Divinity School. Amy has also been named to Directorship magazine's Directorship 100, the magazine's listing of the most influential people on corporate governance and in the boardroom, and Barron's selected her as one of the 30 most influential people in the mutual fund business. Active in her community, Amy is a board member for the Center for Responsible Lending. She is also a past board member of the Church Pension Fund of the Episcopal Church in America; the National Association of Community Development Loan Funds, an organization whose members work to create funds for grassroots economic development loans; and the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, the major sponsor of shareholder actions. A frequent guest commentator, Amy has appeared on CNBC's Talking Stocks and various other radio and television shows. In addition to a BA in international and comparative studies from Boston University, Amy has also earned the CFA designation. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband and gray cat. In her free time, she enjoys teaching her five grandchildren how to garden.