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ISS adds water risk ratings
The ratings are based on 11 data points per company and are designed to assess its level of freshwater-related risk as well as its management of that risk.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink says war to speed shift to green energy, digital currencies
The firm's CEO said the war will prompt countries to reconsider their reliance on traditional money and payment systems.
For-profits ahead of nonprofits on ESG
Survey finds for-profit companies place more importance on sustainability and diversity programs than nonprofits.
Advisers, experts welcome more climate-risk transparency for companies
The disclosures mandated in the SEC's proposed regulations would help connect severe climate activity to business costs rather than simply labeling them force majeure, a fund company executive said.
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.
SEC proposes mandatory climate-risk disclosures for public companies
The vote to release the proposal shows a deep divide at the agency, and Republican Commissioner Hester Peirce warns the SEC is exceeding its authority.
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.
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty
The results from the most recent InvestmentNews survey shows sentiment is turning south.
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses
Carbon Collective caters to employers that think 'slightly less bad is just not good enough.'
IOSCO targets greenwashers
The creation of draft proposals for International Sustainability Standards Board is expected imminently.
MSRB ponders ESG disclosure for muni bonds
Asset managers said they would favor access to more consistent data, while governments appeared to be split on how, if at all, MSRB should try to improve ESG reporting.
Asset managers request climate disclosure from 10,000 companies
More than 680 financial institutions are asking corporates to report data using the CDP's system.
SBTi excludes oil and gas companies
Carbon-intensive energy firms will not have net-zero commitments recognized by the organization.
ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule
Investors representing $4 trillion urge regulator to include Scope 3 emissions in corporate climate reporting.
ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding
ESGgo will monitor and eventually help improve companies' disclosures.
Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level
Russia’s rating now stands at CCC, the lowest possible, down from its prior assessment of B.
Shareholders slammed CEO pay last year. Will 2022 be different?
CEOs at S&P 500 companies are paid more than 350 times the median salary for workers, on average, something institutional investors are watching.
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it’s not likely to go higher
The size of the agency's examination staff hasn't increased meaningfully in recent years and it can't keep up with the growth in advisers, an official said.
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia
Divestments abound but questions remain over who can and would buy the holdings being rapidly offloaded.
Big names line up to fund forest carbon marketplace
NCX works with small forest landowners, who delay cutting timber in exchange for money from corporations that in turn receive carbon credits.
