Portland Charter Review Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun offered an overview of the Charter Commission

Portland Charter Review Commissioner Melanie Billings-Yun offered an overview of the Charter Commission process and addressed attendee questions. This independent body is convened by the City Council every 10 years to review and recommend amendments to the City of Portland Charter.

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James Gifford, Executive Director of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, notes

James Gifford, Executive Director of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, notes the global financial crisis has prompted firms to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for long-term sustainability. He calls relying solely on financial metrics "a bygone paradigm," urging leaders to address short-term investment strategies.

Dr. Gifford is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Initiative for Responsible Investment, researching sustainable investment in emerging markets and integrating positive impact into mainstream strategies.

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