Markets brace for greater chance of blue wave in Georgia
A solar energy ETF rallies and inflation expectations climb on the prospect that Democrats will gain control of the Senate.
Author: Bloomberg News
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Europe continues to outshine US in ESG investing
Sustainable debt markets in U.S. fell 5%, while European ESG debt issuances soared.
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Shareholder resolutions set for strong 2021 after a slow year
Surprise shutdown in March due to the pandemic hit just as proxy season was to begin in 2020.
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Carbon offsets not helping climate if they aren’t sparking change
Rethinking the value of programs that pay landowners to plant trees, sometimes even if they did it a decade ago.
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Paris deal anniversary brings a few significant climate commitments
New pledges from the EU and UK encourage summit, while US waits to get back into the pact.
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JPMorgan enters green ETF arena with carbon fund
The passive fund tracks a gauge that screens the Russell 1000 Index for companies trying to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Dalio’s Bridgewater starting two sustainability funds next year
World’s biggest hedge fund began advising clients earlier this year on managing money to meet societal and financial goals.
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Deutsche Bank ties executive compensation to ESG goals
Starting next year, bank will measure volume of investments that comply with ESG criteria and how bank is rated on sustainability.
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PRI seeking money managers to reveal lobbyist engagements
UN sustainability group will ask signatories what policymakers they financially support to probe ESG statements.
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Nasdaq will require board diversity of listed companies
Exchange would require one female and a second minority or LGBTQ director on boards of its companies.
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Companies that support LGBTQ-inclusive policies outperform: Credit Suisse
These companies more easily attract and retain talent, according to analysts.
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BlackRock, Vanguard not that supportive of shareholder ESG resolutions
BlackRock voted in favor of just 11% of climate resolutions in the 12 months ended in August, while Vanguard voted in favor of 15%.