“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.

“In a common energy industry measure known as ‘levelized cost,’ nuclear’s minimum price is about$131 per megawatt-hour, which is at…Continue readingNuclear Power Still Doesn’t Make Much Sense.

“Martis explained to The Center Square that the manufacturing and transportation of turbines to their destination typically requires overseas shipping…Continue readingExperts question economic, environmental value of wind power.

“Companies are more likely to take corporate social responsibility seriously if they have more women on their board of directors,…Continue readingFemale directors improve corporate social responsibility.

“We do not expect the controversy about ESG investing to disappear anytime soon. Much of it is healthy, such as…Continue readingThe Politics of Values-Based Investing.

“A new review from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) analyses over 600 peer-reviewed articles on 100 percent…Continue reading100 Percent Renewable Energy Systems Could Power the Globe By 2050.

“The same day Texas released its version of the index prohibitorum, it emerged that California would ban gasoline-powered cars by…Continue readingTexas’ Answer to ‘Woke’ Investing Looks Kind of Woke.

“Passive sustainable funds are growing strongly. But investors in these funds are at risk of a mismatch between what they…Continue readingWhy sustainable investors may rue being too passive.

“Util — a financial technology company with a focus on sustainability — has published a report ranking the top ten…Continue readingReport Calls for “Unbundling” ESG Metrics for Impactful Investment for SDGs.

“The evidence against claims related to ‘woke’ capitalism is thin. Both sides of the ESG debate make valid points while…Continue readingESG — A Defense, A Critique, And A Way Forward: An Evidence-Driven Pragmatic Perspective.

“To summarize, the analysis found that companies with higher initial ESG ratings experience greater subsequent stability of dividends and a…Continue readingCan High ESG Ratings Help Sustain Dividend Growth?

“Rather than proposing improved definitions and metrics based on better data, The Economist argues that ‘it is better to focus…Continue readingOn ESG Investing, The Economist Offers The Right Diagnosis But A Faulty Prescription.

“A high sustainability rating does not necessarily equate to real sustainability impact (and profit).” [COMMENTARY]The article’s authors suggest that “investors…Continue readingDoing Good: Where Sustainable Investing Gets It Wrong.

“‘Is it possible for companies to effectively report on the vast number of potential stakeholder-related metrics that would be required…Continue readingWhat’s wrong with ESG ratings?