Daniel Acker/Bloomberg What used to be known as socially responsible investing (SRI) has been rebranded in recent years as environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. This has also opened the door to values-based investing (VBI), in which client’s deeply held spiritual beliefs are reflected in their portfolios. Rob Burgess […] Click here to view original […]

Boards should be aware of changes that are on the horizon to South Africa’s ESG reporting landscape, including the potential incorporation of the ISSB Standards. However, the mechanics still need to be fleshed out. Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan – 123RF.com The rise in ESG and sustainability-related disclosure standards The […] Click here to view original

Secretary of State Chuck Gray wants Wyoming to divest itself of investments and business dealings with China. (Matt Idler for Cowboy State Daily) It’s not uncommon for lobbyists to solicit state lawmakers in Wyoming with model legislation and key points they want inserted into law. It’s less common for […] Click here to view original

Embracing ESG principles represents more than just a corporate responsibility — it is a strategic investment with long-term benefits As Sri Lanka navigates its current state of economic recovery—while anticipating elections and looming political change — the corporate sector has a significant opportunity to strengthen their businesses and further […] Click here to view original

Despite a flurry of anti-ESG investing bills popping up in legislatures around the country the past two years, everyday investors and their financial advisors remain free to discuss and execute those sustainable strategies without interference, a new report from US SIF — the Sustainable Investment Forum has found. “There […] Click here to view original

Are we exiting the ESG era? Hardly. The recent news cycle may make it seem that way, though. Whether it’s ongoing political backlash against environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives or the recent withdrawal of a net $40 billion from ESG equity funds so far this year, the acronym […] Click here to view original