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Mountain views and buried gold? Fresno county ranch has ties to infamous Dalton gang Original
Dalton Mountain at the east end of the valley was named in 1891 after cattle thief and bank robber Gratton Dalton, who was part of the Dalton Brothers gang. In December 1891, Dalton escaped from a Visalia jail where he was serving a sentence for a train robbery he probably didn’t commit. He hid out on the mountain and on Dec. 23, 1891, escaped from a sheriff’s posse trying to capture him.
'CBI's failure to address toxic work culture proved costly'
When a company experiences a decline in its reputation, financial value, or both, it’s easy to point fingers and blame external factors. However, more often than not, the root cause can be traced back to a cultural failing within the organisation. In the case of the recent scandal at the CBI, the failure to address a toxic work culture proved to be a costly mistake.
'Global remit of the PRI must come into play'
The crowd at PRI in Person is always a tonic, and some Barcelona winter sunshine was also very welcome. Hot on the heels of a mixed bag at COP27, the global investment community were urged to recommit to keeping the 1.5 degree goal in play with a call for continued collaboration on climate issues.
What the war in Ukraine means for climate policy
By Ed Baker, Head of Climate Policy, and Margarita Pirovska, Director of Policy, PRI The past two weeks have seen the unfolding of a crisis that has affected global markets and international relations in an unprecedented way. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, unthinkable until it became a reality, has drawn a massive response by governments and companies around the world. First and foremost, it is a human catastrophe.
What does international conflict mean for responsible investment?
It’s been over two weeks now since the world woke up to the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. In that time, we’ve watched with profound concern a human crisis unfolding. The human cost of the war is horrifying, with over 3 million displaced, thousands killed or injured and neighbourhoods destroyed. This loss of life and communities is devastating. The PRI joins with people around the world in deep compassion for all who have been affected.
Spotlight on human rights: impact of mass incarceration on equity and labour rights
SPOTLIGHT ON HUMAN RIGHTS: IMPACT OF MASS INCARCERATION ON EQUITY AND LABOUR RIGHTS Elena Espinoza Hello, and welcome to the PRI podcast and the latest episode in our Spotlight series on human rights. My name is Elena Espinoza, and I’m delighted to be your host today. In this episode, we will be talking about the importance of action in the global prison system, highlighting the perspectives of the effected stakeholders, as well as the investors.
How can investors ensure a 1.5°C future for the aviation sector?
As the world starts to recover from COVID-19, the aviation industry — hit hard by the pandemic, and still feeling its effects — is anxious to get passenger numbers back up again. Doing so must not come at the cost of global climate goals and the sector’s own climate commitments. To ensure a more sustainable future, air travel needs to be redefined for a post-pandemic world.
Breaking the bias: International Women’s Day at the PRI
Whilst there has been progress in recent years to challenge gender bias in the workplace, my own experience and those of others I have spoken to suggests that gender parity is still a long way off. Progressive changes in legislation are not yet fully embedded and structural societal inequalities remain in access to education and work opportunities, as well as support for those with caring responsibilities.
Return to Work with City Hive's Mandy Kirby: Our company ethos has been to accommodate life and work – ESG Clarity
September 9, 2020 / Interview By Mandy Kirby, chief strategist, City Hive City Hive's Kirby says remote working shouldn't just be in a pandemic Lockdown rules in the UK and Europe were eased over the summer and many investment professionals are looking at how their future working lives may look like.
PRI moves on reporting, data
It’s been a busy year for the reporting and assessment team at the Principles for Responsible Investment, as we’ve looked to build on the services we provide to signatories. Last year, at our annual conference, PRI in Person, the PRI made a public commitment to strengthening accountability measures. Through our reporting and assessment process, we are able to see the progress – or lack thereof – that signatories are making towards implementing the PRI’s Six Principles.
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