Category: News and Commentaries

“In a videoconference, Chairman Gary Gensler told members of the European Parliament that the SEC is considering whether to require…Continue readingSEC Wants Sustainable Funds to Disclose More About Their Criteria.

“A stock exchange hatched out of Silicon Valley that’s taking on established rivals in New York and Chicago is listing…Continue readingExchange for ethical investments gets off the ground with two listings.

“Despite its growing importance in the capital markets, news about sustainable investing or ESG funds has not trickled down to…Continue readingInvestor Familiarity With Sustainable Investing Remains Low.

“Since ESG lacks definitions, it can often mean different things to different people, said Lisa Sachs, who heads Columbia University’s…Continue readingThere’s $35 Trillion Invested in Sustainability, but $25 Trillion of That Isn’t Doing Much.

“The finance sector is increasingly reluctant to finance fossil fuel expansion, and ‘Big Ag’ could be next in the divestment…Continue reading‘More emissions than Exxon’: Is meat the next target for divestment?

“Bottom line on ESG: Overall, it must be a force for good to measure company externalities and hold investors accountable…Continue readingESG Investing: Does It Distort the Market?

“As the SEC considers imposing climate-related reporting rules, US companies are divided on what they should look like.” [COMMENTARY]It’s to…Continue readingUS issuers still split on ESG standards, study finds.

“Too many fund firms use strong rhetoric on abuses while lending money to oppressive regimes.” [COMMENTARY]With many ESG rating firms…Continue readingBond investors need to step up on human rights.

“This weekAmory Lovins, co-founder of RMI and clean energy BAMF, released a paper, ‘Decarbonizing our toughest sectors — profitably,‘ encouraging…Continue readingAmory Lovins: Decarbonizing industry isn’t just about costs, it’s about profits.

“Overall issuance is skyrocketing, but transparency is hard to come by.” [COMMENTARY]There’s a clear need for a universal mechanism for…Continue readingWhere’s All That Green Bond Money Really Going?