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ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report
The funds are used less by older workers, but they allocate more of their assets to those funds, EBRI found.
Institutions not totally sold on ESG performance
Less than half of organizations that use ESG investments say that including them helps performance, a survey found.
SEC’s Gensler tweets warning about greenwashing
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission posted a video on Twitter Tuesday that goes over some of his top concerns about investment funds claiming to follow ESG criteria.
Proxy season heating up for ESG proposals
Broadridge and PWC report finds 40% of institutional shares voted in favor of ESG proposals last year and is set to rise.
Q&A: Wellington Management’s Wendy Cromwell
Head of sustainable investing shares how the firm integrates ESG and works with companies to decarbonize.
Avoid playing catch-up: Getting a fast start in your firm’s ESG journey
Begin by getting alignment from senior leaders, conducting a materiality assessment, picking the right reporting framework and engaging with investors.
CalSavers on hunt for new ESG manager
The automatic IRA program is seeking to fill a spot on its investment menu that is likely being vacated by the BNY Mellon Sustainable Balanced Fund.
Business 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.
Sea level rise must be considered by investors
NOAA report finds the sea level will rise a foot by 2050, which has huge implications for physical risk assessments and sustainable investing.
The ‘Great Resignation’ is an opportunity as well as a risk
In her new role as head of ESG at American Century Investments, Sarah Bratton Hughes says she's ready to push the firm into the megatrends that will dominate the next 20 years.
Amundi gives fund an ESG makeover
The Pioneer Global Sustainable Equity Fund will invest at least 80% of net assets in ESG-friendly holdings.
ISS adds service for ESG standards
ISS ESG Labels & Standards Solutions aims to help asset managers keep track of standards.
Investment firms watching 401(k) market for ESG growth
Fidelity has around $7.4 billion in DC plan assets in ESG options and last year added seven funds to its sustainable lineup.
DOL seeks public input on protecting retirement savings from climate risks
The request for information comes as the agency is working on a separate final rule on the use of ESG in retirement accounts. But the SEC's climate efforts are bogged down.
Energy sector rally exposes Achilles’ heel of ESG investing
ESG indexes that are loaded with technology and shun energy have been taking it on the chin so far in 2022.
NY pension fund drops 21 shale and gas holdings in sustainability review
The shale oil and gas companies 'failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy.'
SEC bogs down on climate rule, handing White House fresh setback
At issue is how much environmental data companies can be forced to disclose before regulators put themselves in legal jeopardy.
ESG credentials may affect company reputation, share price
A report shows the majority of C-suite execs agree ESG issues will affect their companies' reputations over the next 12 months.
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.
BlackRock to clients: Net zero is coming
A transition to zero net emissions has big implications for clients' portfolios and risk, the asset management firm said in a recent letter.
