News & Commentaries
70% of CFOs believe sustainability investments will return more than traditional outlays
“In addition, 92% of 500 CFOs surveyed said they expect their organizations will significantly increase net investment in sustainability in…
Changes in SEC Guidance on Investor Engagement Present a New Challenge to Shareholders
“It’s clear from some SEC commissioners’ recent remarks that they aim to leave behind the era of the shareholder meeting as…
Investors more likely to opt for green labels over financial returns, fueling greenwashing concerns
“Vitalis, in collaboration with Dr. Olaf Weber and Dr. Vasundhara Saravade from the Faculty of Environment, discovered that investors are…
The anti-DEI movement confronts an unlikely opponent: big banks
“JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs – along with retailer Costco – have set the stage for corporations to push back on…
ESG Investing Isn’t as Divisive as We Think
“Many asset managers have stopped offering funds supporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in the face of political backlash.…
Anti-ESG Proposals Have Increased in Volume, but Fare Poorly
“In conclusion, the study shows that the anti-ESG proponents are increasing their voice through a higher volume of shareholder proposals in…
