“It’s clear from some SEC commissioners’ recent remarks that they aim to leave behind the era of the shareholder meeting as…Continue readingChanges in SEC Guidance on Investor Engagement Present a New Challenge to Shareholders

“Vitalis, in collaboration with Dr. Olaf Weber and Dr. Vasundhara Saravade from the Faculty of Environment, discovered that investors are…Continue readingInvestors more likely to opt for green labels over financial returns, fueling greenwashing concerns

“JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs – along with retailer Costco – have set the stage for corporations to push back on…Continue readingThe anti-DEI movement confronts an unlikely opponent: big banks

“Many asset managers have stopped offering funds supporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in the face of political backlash.…Continue readingESG Investing Isn’t as Divisive as We Think

“In conclusion, the study shows that the anti-ESG proponents are increasing their voice through a higher volume of shareholder proposals in…Continue readingAnti-ESG Proposals Have Increased in Volume, but Fare Poorly

“We document four facts. First, investors generally expected ESG investments to underperform the market. Between mid-2021 and late-2023, the average…Continue readingFour facts about ESG beliefs and investor portfolios