Lawsuits over greenwashing and data privacy could rise
Currently, litigation risks are often reputational, but greenwashing claims could rise as disclosure requirements increase
Emissions
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Could science-based targets solve greenwashing?
A science-based verification of emission reduction targets could help investors identify the companies with credible transition plans
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Industry plea to SEC: Too early for Scope 3 disclosures
Business groups say they are worried about the potential difficulty of complying with higher standards for climate disclosure
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Climate change author talks being a good ancestor
Kimberly Nicholas discusses the role financial advisers can play in taking responsibility for carbon output
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Corporates’ net-zero goals are ‘misleading’ and lack transparency
An assessment of 25 big companies’ pledges found that most excluded the bulk of the emissions associated with their business
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Carlyle makes net-zero by 2050 pledge
The firm emphasized working with companies to change their practices rather than divesting from those with unfavorable climate-change characteristics
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Behind that bombshell shareholder vote at Costco
Several institutional investors favored a resolution to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions, which passed with 70% approval
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Investors warned using gas and nuclear is ‘greenwashing’ despite EU taxonomy guidelines
UK lawmakers encouraged to learn from furore and exclude polluting energy sources from its own labelling system
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Climate litigation strategy targets reputational harm
UKSIF panel hears how winning climate litigation isn’t always the end game for NGOs
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Climate litigation strategy targets reputational harm
UKSIF panel hears how winning climate litigation isn’t always the end game for NGOs
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US risks falling behind as global ESG reporting standards take shape
MUFG’s Cliodhna Murphy says the lag hampers efforts of fund managers operating in the country
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Reflecting on ESG in 2021 with Bethan Rose: Plastic bags and remuneration policies
ESG Clarity asks readers if their sustainable New Year’s resolutions and ESG predictions for 2021 came true