Category: News and Commentaries

“Critics, including law professor Lucian Bebchuk at Harvard University and economist Alex Edmans at London Business School, have argued that tying executive compensation…Continue readingThe push to standardize ESG scores could make corporate greenwashing easier, not harder

“Investor engagement may become even more critical in an environment that reduces required disclosures to shareholders. Boards and management teams…Continue readingHow Investors Are Adapting to the SEC’s Deregulatory Agenda, and What to Do About It

“In the last few years there have been mounting attacks against ‘woke capitalism’ and ESG investing…. Yet, literally thousands of…Continue readingAttacks on ESG Investing are Also Attacks on Company Support for Sustainability

“Will SpaceX Change The Fiduciary Role Of Corporate Directors?” [COMMENTARY] Even after SpaceX becomes a public company, Elon Musk will…Continue readingWill SpaceX Change The Fiduciary Role Of Corporate Directors?

“Climate-aligned investors are focusing more on private dialogues and corporate transition plans than ESG resolutions.” [COMMENTARY] The success of sustainability,…Continue readingShareholder activists are changing tactics for promoting sustainability

“Activist investors want Amazon, Google and Meta to explain how they’ll reconcile power-hungry data centers with their pledges to cut…Continue readingShareholders Press Big Tech Over AI Energy Use and Climate Goals

“Summary of findings from the Future of Responsible Investing Asset Owner Group and broader project, convened by the PRI (United…Continue readingThe future of responsible investing

“For many business leaders, ESG reporting can feel less like following a map and more like navigating a maze. There…Continue readingToo many ESG standards?

“When Norway’s $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world’s largest — sells a company’s ⁠shares ⁠over ethical concerns, should it…Continue readingNorway Faces Dilemma on Openness in Wealth Fund Ethical Divestments, Finance Minister Says

“Europe’s solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent’s safety and even…Continue readingWhy the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk