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After many months of listening, reflection, and analysis, the #CandideGroup #ImpactReport is HERE! What do we mean when we say impact? Take a deep dive with us and check out the full report!
candidegroup.com/impact-repo…
#impactinvesting #ESG #equity #ownership #ClimateJustice
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We're continuing our look at what EO means with Julien of @MaximumFun.
What do you think EO means? We want to hear from you!
#employeeownership #10yearsofEO #ProjectEquity
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Once the results of the US election settle in, @MorganSimon1 of @CandideGroup has three asks of those in the #impinv community.
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We have a big presence at #SOCAP24! We have Founders Morgan Simon and Aner Ben-Ami on-site, along with our Director of Impact, Jasmine Rashid, Olamina Managing Director Leslie Lindo, and Afterglow Senior Investment Assc. James Pippim.
Catch up with us if you’re here!
#ImpactInvesting #CatalyticPhilanthropy #FinancialActivism #SOCAPGlobal #CandideGroup #SustainableFinance
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While many of us are enjoying #LaborDay as a day off, farm workers are laboring in the fields. Yesi sent this pic while working in the sweet potatoes in Merced County CA. They work for minimum wage while bringing this vegetable to our tables. #WeFeedYou
ALT 3 farm worker woman standing together at the edge of a sweet potato field wearing hats and US flag bandanas
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NEW: Alabama is farming out incarcerated people to work at hundreds of companies, including McDonald’s & Wendy’s.
The state takes 40% of wages and often denies parole to keep people as cheap labor.
Getting written up can lead to solitary confinement. This is modern day slavery.
ICYMI: Last month we released our 2023 Impact Report. Check it out and how we're reflecting on and understanding impact: candidegroup.com/impact-repo…
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After dealing with decades of radioactive pollution, Navajo nation has issued an executive order banning the transportation of uranium through their lands. democracynow.org/2024/8/2/he…
This is a stellar piece from William Burckart in @ImpactAlpha on "Mitigating the Systemic Risk of anti-LGBTQ+ investing."
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The ruling against the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women is about more than one program—it's a strategic move to undermine diversity initiatives and erase discussions about racial inequities. Thoughts from @morgansimon1 tinyurl.com/dontsayrace
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TOMORROW ⚡ Join the virtual Climate Justice Conversation!
Tune in to hear about new models to finance and deliver solar solutions to historically overlooked populations.🙌
Register here ➡ lnkd.in/gzkRUNAE
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🚨 In a historic move, @CalPERS, the nation’s largest pension fund, has announced their decision to vote against @exxonmobil's CEO and entire board of directors slate, urging others to follow suit. 🚨 @ICCRonline #CorporateGovernance 🧵1/10
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1/5 Exciting News from @CandideGroup! 🌟 George Ashton III (@LISCGeorge) will be our new CEO starting June 1st! 2024 has seen incredible growth for us, with milestones like the launch of Afterglow and the evolution of Olamina. #CandideGroup #NewCEO @MorganSimon1 @Anerbenami
4/5 George’s 20+ year career balancing entrepreneurial and investment roles is exactly what we need as we aim to match the challenges of our generation. Join us in welcoming him to the Candide family! #WelcomeGeorge #MissionDriven
5/5 Let's build a more leader-full organization together! Welcome aboard, George Ashton III! 🎉 #Leadership #CommunityImpact #SocialEquity
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Up now at the #ImpactAlpha Career Hub:
@CandideGroup is looking for a remote West Coast Director of Operations.
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Join us this week (May 1-3)! Decolonizing Economics 2024: Earth Day to May Day: decolonizingeconomicssummit.…
#postcapitalism #JoinUs #decolonizingeconomics2024