“Providers of environment, social and governance (ESG) ratings on companies will be asked to apply a voluntary best practice code…Continue readingBritain takes first step to regulate company ESG raters.

“Inour paper, we examine the evolution of ESG reports for S&P 500 companies and explore how the content of ESG…Continue readingThe Evolution of ESG Reports and the Role of Voluntary Standards.

“For all the debate surrounding the use of ESG for investing, virtually no attention has been paid to a core…Continue readingIt’s Time to Focus on the “G” in ESG.

“As a constellation of social risks emerge, research points to opportunities for investors.” [COMMENTARY]As Mr. Lanz states, social risks for…Continue readingHere comes the “S” in ESG.

“For example, take a look at ESG ratings from MSCI, an attempt to provide objective scores for socially aware investing.…Continue readingESG advocates run the risk of limiting their choices of investments | Retire on Track.

“As companies are undertaking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, there is often the question on what should, and even…Continue readingInternal Audit’s Role Within ESG.

“But despite the momentum, the anti-ESG crowd has handed a gift to ESG proponents, crossing a line free-market purists had…Continue readingIt’s Time for ESG to Fight Back.

“The vast majority of financial professionals are unwilling to back completely the sustainability claims made by investment funds, according to…Continue readingInvestment Update: Majority Of Financial Advisors Unconvinced About Funds’ Sustainability Claims.

“As Schroders publishes its Plan for Nature, here’ why it matters… The world has woken up to the vital role…Continue readingWhy we need to prioritise nature alongside the climate transition.

“IBD presents its fourth annual Best ESG Companies list. Public companies that made our 2022 list combine high Dow Jones…Continue readingIBD’s 100 Best ESG Companies For 2022.

“The Humankind 100 companies are ranked based onHumankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall dollar…Continue readingThe Humankind 100 list.

“Together these findings suggest that there is no clear consensus among investors that corporations should, or should not, promote social…Continue readingHow Much Do Investors Care About Social Responsibility?

? “The current discourse on environmental, social, and governance investing yields two irresistible conclusions. The first is that fiduciary duty…Continue readingMarkets or Regulators: Who Decides on ESG

“This and other non-GAAP reporting is expanding, with virtually no generally accepted guidance and little assurance. The reports are not…Continue readingThe Relevance and Reliability of ESG Reporting.

“There is a need to catch up in reporting on risks related to the diversity of species and ecosystems (biodiversity):…Continue readingSustainability reporting neglects biodiversity and social issues.

“After years of increasingly vocal demand for enhanced transparency about ESG matters from investors and other stakeholders, regulators and standard…Continue readingNavigating the ESG landscape: Comparison of the “Big Three” Disclosure Proposals.

“Thisstudy, first published on journal Joule on 13thSeptember this year, used a probabilistic modelling technique which predicts how the cost…Continue readingSwitching to renewable energy could save trillions, new study finds.

“Fund managers marketing products into each of the jurisdictions will be likely be set down a path of differentiated, not…Continue readingComparing ESG disclosure rules for funds in the EU, UK and the US — SFDR, SDR and SEC proposals.

“Many mining and minerals businesses are already taking active steps on their ESG agenda, identifying their priorities and measuring their…Continue readingWhat does ESG mean for the mining industry?

“Billionaires likeElon Muskcall it a ‘scam,’ consumers and business leaders see it as astrategic priorityto develop more sustainable business models,…Continue readingWe Need to Create a Shared Language Around ESG.