“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.