The Labor Department’s proposed ESG rule is a great step forward. The transition to a more sustainable economy will require increased attention to material risks and opportunities, including those related to ESG factors.
The London-based firm, which manages more than $785 billion, plans to give portfolio companies time to adopt to its tougher CO2 requirements.
The Department of Labor recently released its long-awaited proposal detailing the use of ESG funds and methods in retirement plans and InvestmentNews’ Emile Hallez joins the podcast to discuss. Careen Abb, SDG and impact program lead for the U.N. Environment Program Financial Initiative, also talks about bringing sustainability to banking, insurance and investing.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen led the panel of top federal regulators that issued the report on climate change, including tentative recommendations for how agencies should begin preparing to contain the risk.
Drastic changes needed quickly because the window for action on cutting carbon emissions is closing, Geeta Aiyer reports.
Seeking to prevent greenwashing, European Commission to propose mimimum sustainability criteria for ‘light green’ funds.
A carbon-neutral energy mix by 2035 will be precarious as U.S. tries to add on renewable and alternative energy sources at the level needed to replace coal-fired plans, said Patrick Drum of Saturna Capital.
Strategies to create investment portfolios that consider how women may be exposed to violence and inequities.
A Capital Group survey released during Schwab Impact cites a lack of consistency in ESG scores, varying company disclosures and differing third-party ratings.
Congress likely would propose more sustainable infrastructure investment once the ball gets rolling, expert says at Schwab Impact.
Mike Chodroff discusses launching a new fellowship to train the next generation of sustainable business creators
Democratic bills in Congress would codify the Biden administration’s proposal, but Republican support is lacking.
