Calvert Special Reports are topical analyses of issues of concern and opportunity. The Reports provide introductions and overviews, summaries of relevant Calvert initiatives, suggestions for individual action, and links to outside resources.
Calvert Perspective on the Occupy Wall Street Protests
The “Occupy Wall Street” movement has resonated on different levels for a myriad of reasons with most Americans. People in all walks of life are frustrated with the continuing economic insecurity and growing social inequality. They don’t want “business as usual” on Wall Street or more gridlock in Washington. And they are willing to come together to find common solutions.
Too Big to Fail
Like many people, you’re living a more sustainable life. Recycling. Driving a hybrid, maybe. Doing what you can to reduce your footprint. Because you appreciate the simple fact that Planet Earth is the ultimate “Too big to fail.”
Sustainability Review of the Automotive Industry
The Calvert Sustainability Research Department conducted a review of the auto industry in order to capture emerging environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and to sharpen Calvert's analysis relating to its Signature Strategy® sustainability criteria. Our research reveals that the auto industry is more focused than ever on driving sustainability throughout its operations and product strategy.
A Green Recovery for America's Homebuilders?
As an investor, Calvert sought to discern how major U.S. homebuilders compare on policies and practices relating to the environment and resource efficiency. In an update to our 2008 analysis, Calvert has reexamined the industry’s ability to manage the effects of a changing climate, public demand, and regulatory realities.
Calvert Women's Principles
The Calvert Women's Principles are the first global code of corporate conduct focused exclusively on empowering, advancing, and investing in women worldwide.
Examining the Cracks in the Ceiling
In this second edition of Examining the Cracks in the Ceiling, Calvert continues to evaluate how well corporations understand and manage the risks and opportunities diversity offers. Calvert’s 2010 Diversity Report provides an in-depth analysis of S&P 100 company performance across 10 Key Diversity Indicators and provides a number of examples of corporate leaders and laggards on the issue of workplace diversity.
Climate Change: The Risks and the Opportunities
Understanding the risks and opportunities associated with climate change is critical to today’s investor. In coming years, we believe climate change will have a profound impact on the average investment portfolio.
From Crisis to Opportunity
From Wall Street to Main Streets across America and in all corners of the world, the financial crisis and economic recession are taking a heavy toll. Yet extraordinary opportunities are arising from the wreckage.
The Subprime Crisis and Calvert's Response
The first visible indications of crisis came in early 2007. Subprime home mortgages that had been originated in the previous year were observed to be defaulting at rates far higher than expected, which called into question the value of securities collateralized by these loans.
Partnering to End the Crisis in Darfur
The situation in Darfur is the most urgent human rights and humanitarian crisis in the world right now and, as such, it compels Calvert to act. That is why Calvert began seeking ways in which we might help end the atrocities and genocide in Sudan.
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