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BlackRock opens its biggest ETF to proxy voting choice
About half the firm's index equity assets are now eligible for its pilot Voting Choice program.
AIG, BlackRock, JPMorgan included on list of ‘overpaid’ CEOs
High compensation does not always equate to high performance, report by As You Sow finds.
Your 401(k) likely includes military weapons holdings
Many of the top US fund companies have exposure to companies that make controversial weapons, As You Sow found.
Amid oil industry profits and anti-ESG campaigns, proxy votes see less support
Environmentally focused resolutions are getting double-digit support, but less than similar proposals had in 2022.
Insurers take heat from shareholders over oil and gas coverage
Resolutions asking companies to phase out coverage for new projects aren't doing as well as those pushing insurers to disclose plans for their climate goals.
As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds
An analysis tool on its Invest Your Values site gives participants a peek into the exposure their plans have.
Investors focus on climate, abortion access in potential record proxy season
After last year's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, more companies face votes on reproductive health care.
Transparent gender data paves way for reaping gender-driven results, advocates say
Counting the number of women leading a company is harder than it looks, which complicates investors' ability to achieve gender-correlated returns.
ESG themes to watch in 2023
Shareholder engagement, the energy transition and regulation will get a lot of attention.
BlackRock and its ESG woes
The firm, which ramped up its presence in the ESG world over the past few years, can’t seem to please everyone, despite its efforts.
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics
Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.
Investors approve ESG proposals at Lowe’s, Twitter, Travelers
The busiest week of the biggest proxy season ever saw several ESG-themed shareholder proposals pass.
