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“Just Capital’s researchers found that the top 20% of firms enjoyed a 6.5% higher average annual return versus their industry…Continue readingCompanies that pay fair wages weather downturn better.

“The total US-domiciled assets under management using sustainable investing strategies grew from $12.0 trillion at the start of 2018 to…Continue readingThe US SIF Foundation’s Biennial “Trends Report” Finds That Sustainable Investing Assets Reach $17.1 Trillion.

“The total US-domiciled assets under management using sustainable investing strategies grew from $12.0 trillion at the start of 2018 to…Continue readingThe US SIF Foundation’s Biennial “Trends Report” Finds That Sustainable Investing Assets Reach $17.1 Trillion.

“However, they do outperform the rest of the market when there are unexpected shifts in customers’ tastes for green products…Continue readingWhy ESG Investors Are Happy to Settle for Lower Returns.

“However, they do outperform the rest of the market when there are unexpected shifts in customers’ tastes for green products…Continue readingWhy ESG Investors Are Happy to Settle for Lower Returns.

“If the U.S. stays out of the Paris agreement, there will be consequences for American businesses with a global footprint,…Continue readingA Paris Exit Creates Climate Liability for U.S. Businesses.

“If the U.S. stays out of the Paris agreement, there will be consequences for American businesses with a global footprint,…Continue readingA Paris Exit Creates Climate Liability for U.S. Businesses.

“The legal risk for pension funds that fail to account for climate change in portfolio investments is about to become…Continue readingThe World’s Courtrooms Could Unleash the Next Wave of Green Investing.

“The legal risk for pension funds that fail to account for climate change in portfolio investments is about to become…Continue readingThe World’s Courtrooms Could Unleash the Next Wave of Green Investing.

“The final version of the regulation emphasizes the importance of using only ‘pecuniary’ factors in the assessment of investment options…Continue readingDOL’s Final ESG Rule Appears Slightly Softer Than Proposal.