Flooding in South Sudan Water is a renewable resource, but it’s also a finite one if it is used faster than it can be replenished by nature. Without it, the economy, ecosystems, and society at large can’t survive. That makes access to water a sustainability issue for investors, writ […] Click here to view original […]
As we anticipate new proposals from the SEC on human capital and climate disclosure, this recent paper from the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford, Seven Myths of ESG , seems to be especially timely. The trend to take ESG into account in decision-making by companies and investors, […] Click here to view original
Investors increased their appetite for exchange-traded funds (ETF) in 2021, with worldwide inflows hitting $1 trillion for the first time. Those with environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes garnered the most interest. At $900 billion, inflows for US-listed ETFs surpassed 2020’s global total of $735.7 billion on their own, […] Click here to view original
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Yasmin Dahya Bilger is head of exchange traded funds at Engine No. 1. Few had heard of Engine No. 1 until it shocked corporate America this year by pushing Exxon Mobil to revamp its board of directors, in part to focus more on clean energy. Now it’s bringing its […] Click here to view original
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Recent developments in climate-related and ESG reporting requirements around the world highlight a growing momentum in favour of mandatory ESG disclosure. Amidst increasing concern that current voluntary reporting regimes are inadequate, particularly in respect of climate-related risks and opportunities, it seems likely that mandatory ESG reporting will soon be […] Click here to view original
Companies are putting forth more effort, thought, commitment, and resources into environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations across their business lines. The focus of ESG has primarily centered around climate change and sustainability, but the "S" in ESG is becoming increasingly important to consumers and other stakeholders. As […] Click here to view original
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