News and CommentariesSEC Says ESG Funds Must Invest ’80 Percent Rule’ in Fight Against Greenwashing September 22, 2023admin“On Wednesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published new rules to prevent greenwashing in mutual fund names… The latest SEC…Continue readingSEC Says ESG Funds Must Invest ’80 Percent Rule’ in Fight Against Greenwashing
News and CommentariesInsider trading from top corporate executives spikes after audits, per U. of Minnesota study September 19, 2023admin“Insider selling on the part of top executives and directors at some public companies spikes in the weeks after they…Continue readingInsider trading from top corporate executives spikes after audits, per U. of Minnesota study
News and CommentariesA Sustainable Future: Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management, on Counterproductive Sustainable Investing September 19, 2023admin“When can sustainable investing be counterproductive? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management,…Continue readingA Sustainable Future: Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management, on Counterproductive Sustainable Investing
News and CommentariesNet zero and its discontents: behavioural economist David Lewis on ESG September 17, 2023admin“Behavioural economist Dr. David Lewis explains the backlash ESG is facing in North America, and suggests how to counter it.”…Continue readingNet zero and its discontents: behavioural economist David Lewis on ESG
News and CommentariesGovernance tops global investors’ sustainable investment priority lists September 15, 2023admin“The ‘G’ of ESG has become the top priority for investors in 2023, although there has been an overall drop…Continue readingGovernance tops global investors’ sustainable investment priority lists
News and CommentariesAvoiding Stranded Assets: risk aversion in oil development September 15, 2023admin“Carbon Tracker has long warned of the risk of investing in future stranded assets; i.e., assets that fail to generate the…Continue readingAvoiding Stranded Assets: risk aversion in oil development
News and CommentariesA More Impactful Strategy for Sustainable Investing September 15, 2023admin“The effectiveness of sustainable investing has been challenged, with critics like Tariq Fancy describing it as a mere placebo. Amidst…Continue readingA More Impactful Strategy for Sustainable Investing
News and CommentariesNature, our most precious asset September 10, 2023admin“The ECB’s recent research estimated that approximately 72% of companies in the euro area are highly dependent on nature, while…Continue readingNature, our most precious asset
News and CommentariesThe EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US September 10, 2023admin“The EU’s comprehensive new ESG disclosure requirements will force many multinationals with operations in Europe to decide how much information…Continue readingThe EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US
News and CommentariesSurveys show continued ESG support among investors globally September 8, 2023September 8, 2023admin“ESG investing remains strong globally among institutional investors, according to separate surveys released Wednesday by BNP Paribas and Barclays.” [COMMENTARY] The…Continue readingSurveys show continued ESG support among investors globally