Emile Hallez

Emile Hallez is ESG editor at InvestmentNews. Previously he was U.S. news editor for ESG Clarity, covered retirement at InvestmentNews, and worked as a reporter and associate editor at Ignites, a Financial Times publication. Prior to his work in financial journalism, he cut his teeth as a reporter at Evergreen Newspapers, a small chain of community papers in Colorado. Going back even farther in time, he worked as a technician at a tissue bank, making bone, soft tissue and skin grafts. Emile is passionate about cycling, rock climbing, and environmental and animal rights issues. He can often be found exploring the woods of Maine with his wife, Meika, and rescue mutts Piper and Buckey.

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Climate funds double in assets: Morningstar
INVESTING ESG APR 18, 2022
Climate funds double in assets: Morningstar

A report shows that in the US, total money in climate mutual funds and ETFs hit $31 billion at the end of 2021.

ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2022
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds

The problem, though, is that the 401(k) system is hardly ready to meet much demand for ESG.

Dimensional preps low-carbon ETFs
INVESTING ESG APR 13, 2022
Dimensional preps low-carbon ETFs

The four exchange-traded funds aim for lower emissions exposure than comparable products, the fund manager said.

Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions

A proposal from a group that supports conservative initiatives targets ESG in state pension plans.

Schroders maps out engagement priorities
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2022
Schroders maps out engagement priorities

The company says it is taking 'a further step forward in sustainability leadership.'

Democrat Joe Manchin opposes SEC’s climate proposal
INVESTING ESG APR 05, 2022
Democrat Joe Manchin opposes SEC’s climate proposal

The senator expresseed concern that the proposal would unfairly burden carbon-intensive energy companies.

American Century's Avantis adds ESG ETFs
INVESTING ESG APR 01, 2022
American Century's Avantis adds ESG ETFs

The Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity, International Equity and Emerging Markets ETFs join Avantis’ current line of 11 exchange-traded ETFs.

Chubb faces new kind of shareholder vote over fossil fuels
INVESTING ESG MAR 29, 2022
Chubb faces new kind of shareholder vote over fossil fuels

The SEC didn't approve a request from Chubb to keep the shareholder resolution off the proxy ballot for its May 19 meeting.

SEC moves to mandate Scope 3 emissions reporting
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2022
SEC moves to mandate Scope 3 emissions reporting

Securities issuers would also have to report Scope 1 and 2 emissions, or those that are directly from their operations and the energy they use, on their registration statements and periodic reports.

Record proxy season stars are climate and human rights
INVESTING ESG MAR 21, 2022
Record proxy season stars are climate and human rights

The number of proposals is more than 20% higher this year than last, Proxy Preview found.