ESG ratings emerged as a response to the growing interest among investors and regulators in examining the wider impact of companies on all stakeholders. Summary Sebi’s decision to regulate entities that provide environmental, social and governance ratings last year should make these ratings more consistent, comparable and transparent, and […] Click here to view original […]

The fund’s success is the latest indication that passive strategies are transforming environmental, social and governance investing norms. An investing strategy that once was the preserve of active management has spawned an $11 billion passive behemoth that’s now outperforming 96% of its peers. The Handelsbanken Global Index Criteria fund […] Click here to view original

Image showing a split screen image of a dirty factory with dying grass and vegetation vs. a green factory with windmills and other green energy sources. KPMG-panelists-debunk-ESG-myths-surrounding-new-SEC-climate-rules. Ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission moving forward with new Climate Change Disclosure Rules, experts at multinational accounting firm KPMG addressed […] Click here to view original

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods speaks during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 15, 2023 in San Francisco, California. CalPERS said it wouldn’t support Exxon Mobil’s full director slate and CEO Darren Woods because the company is continuing with a lawsuit against two activist investors. The activists […] Click here to view original

Often, the first thing that comes to mind on mention of the acronym ESG (environmental, social and governance) is reducing carbon footprint, and generally, implementing sustainable energy solutions along with this. However, while the environmental component is important, the social and governance aspects are equally so, and they encompass […] Click here to view original

(Bloomberg) — The Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System approved the extension of investment contracts with BlackRock Inc., a decision that comes after a judge paused the state’s anti-ESG law targeting the company. Most Read from Bloomberg China Attempts to End Property Crisis With Broad Rescue Package With a BlackRock […] Click here to view original