News and Commentaries2 Major Changes to the SEC Climate Rule, and What They Mean for Investors May 23, 2024admin“Investors and companies must navigate major differences in US and international reporting frameworks.” [COMMENTARY] A few years ago I was…Continue reading2 Major Changes to the SEC Climate Rule, and What They Mean for Investors
News and CommentariesUnderstanding ESG Ratings: Legal Insights & Perspectives May 21, 2024admin“This article analyzes the salience of ESG ratings and considers certain methodologies underlying their calculation for professionals. The article also…Continue readingUnderstanding ESG Ratings: Legal Insights & Perspectives
Ethical InvestingThe Social Justice Investor: Advance Your Values While Building Wealth, Whether a Few Dollars or Millions May 21, 2024admin“Money is a lever with which you can change the world. The Social Justice Investor is a treasure chest of…Continue readingThe Social Justice Investor: Advance Your Values While Building Wealth, Whether a Few Dollars or Millions
News and CommentariesTaking a Strategic Approach to the ‘S’ in ESG: Creating a Social Impact Strategy May 20, 2024admin“While the ‘E’ in ESG has received significant attention, effort, and investment from regulators and organizations alike, the ‘S’ pillar,…Continue readingTaking a Strategic Approach to the ‘S’ in ESG: Creating a Social Impact Strategy
News and CommentariesThe Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence May 20, 2024admin“Although Europe has spearheaded more stringent ESG regulations, dealmakers in all surveyed countries, including those in the US, recognize the…Continue readingThe Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence
PodcastsPodcast: Renewable Energy Stock Picks May 17, 2024May 17, 2024adminRenewable Energy Stock Picks podcast includes some great renewable energy stock analyses from Zacks, The Motley Fool, InvestorPlace, and others.…Continue readingPodcast: Renewable Energy Stock Picks
News and CommentariesThe Missing “T” in ESG May 15, 2024admin“In a recent paper, we argue that amidst the enthusiasm about ESG, a critical parameter has gone virtually unnoticed: corporate tax…Continue readingThe Missing “T” in ESG
News and CommentariesHow consultants have taken over sustainability reporting – and not for the better May 10, 2024admin“Companies are hiring external consultants to help report on ESG, but there aren’t enough checks to guard against greenwash.” [COMMENTARY]…Continue readingHow consultants have taken over sustainability reporting – and not for the better
News and CommentariesActive or Passive? Seeking Solutions to ESG Confusion May 10, 2024admin“Investors with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus are increasingly leaning toward passive portfolios, which may seem to offer…Continue readingActive or Passive? Seeking Solutions to ESG Confusion
News and CommentariesCEOs Invest Less in Corporate Social Responsibility When Their Own Money Is At Stake May 7, 2024May 7, 2024admin“In a new paper written with Ing-Haw Cheng of the University of Toronto and Harrison Hong of Columbia University and…Continue readingCEOs Invest Less in Corporate Social Responsibility When Their Own Money Is At Stake