John Howell of 3BL Media report: Since the 2008 market meltdown, banks and financial services firms have re-set their practices and missions for better performance. That includes integrating environmental, social, and governance issues into their overall business strategy. Ceres, the organization that advocates for sustainability leadership, has signed up several leading banks and financial services firms to its company network, including Bank of America, Citi, State Street, Legg Mason, JP Morgan Chase, Prudential Financial and Wells Fargo. Banks that join commit to improving their sustainability performance and disclosure by engaging with investors, environmental and civil society groups. Published on Mar 7, 2014