“Companies are foregoing profits to do the right thing—a dicey decision that could bring lawsuits from shareholders, depending on how…

“The government is obsessed with cleaning up electricity generation, even though it accounts for a far smaller total of our…

“Every company running a serious internal audit program has two sets of findings: what the audit team documents internally, and…

“We find that executives’ long-termism positively affects corporate ESG performance, and the relationship is strengthened by minority shareholder activism and…

“Sustainable bonds have grown rapidly over the past decade, but inconsistent practices and transparency gaps risk undermining their credibility. Here’s…

“The intent of the rule is to protect clients, and the principles behind it are sensible. Communications must not be…

“Technology stocks are an increasingly uneasy fit in sustainable fund portfolios, due to the associated environmental, social and governance (ESG)…

“The Vatican on March 20, 2026, launched an international campaign encouraging divestment from the mining sector, urging faith-based investors to…

“Unlike during previous oil shocks, renewable power is now competitive with fossil fuels in many places. More than 90% of…

“Early 2026 data show traditional governance and environmental proposals are resurging, while anti‑ESG proposals decline.” [COMMENTARY] This 2026 proxy season…

“They found that companies with strong ESG credentials gain additional credibility internationally… This helps them attract investors, secure partnerships, and receive government support…

“Today, more and more capital is being directed toward sustainable companies with so-called ESG assets. The share of purchases of…

“The same company may receive widely different scores from different providers.1 This does not mean ESG data are useless —…

“There was a slight increase in shareholder support for management resolutions: Average support rose to 95.6% in 2025, from 95.0%…

“The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is reviewing the 2023 Names Rule amendments to reduce reporting…

“The new Asia Pacific 50 Most Sustainable Corporations ranking is a who’s-who of climate-aligned heavyweights in the region.” [COMMENTARY] Another…

“SEC’s new rule creates regulatory uncertainty, leading to investor lawsuits… Companies cautious with new power, blocking few shareholder resolutions… Lawsuits…

“ESG investing has not disappeared, but it has changed. Longitudinal survey data from U.S. retail investors and large institutional asset…

“In sum, many institutional investors are still feeling their way as they develop their strategy for dealing with whether and…

“Overall ESG performance—particularly its environmental and social dimensions—is positively associated with firm profitability, measured by return on assets (ROA).” [COMMENTARY]…