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Would US investors trust sustainability more if the data were better?
Deloitte study reveals challenge for public companies.
SEC passes climate rule that leaves no one happy
Scope 3 emissions excluded, commissioner says steps forward are 'bare minimum.'
Navigating the complexities of sustainable investing
My clients want to create either equal or more return without compromising their values, wealth advisor says.
ESG backlash will soon blow over, Envestnet strategist says
'While some of the criticism is healthy and understandable, some of it has been a little bit unhinged from reality,' Kiley Miller says.
Green funds were in the red in 2023
Sustainable investing saw headwinds last year as investors pulled out of funds, but performance recovered from a rough 2022
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says
International poll shows US investors are allocating more of their portfolios toward sustainability compared to their peers overseas.
Watch out, anti-ESG groups – here comes anti-anti ESG
The latest organization seeking to combat the anti-ESG crowd says it's embarking on a $10 million campaign.
COP28 fell short, but renewables investing is promising, advocates say
Most groups will be unhappy with the compromises in the pact, but the talks reflect powerful demand for clean energy.
ESG groups unite on words amid fight against sustainable investing
A new list of definitions may help clear up confusion around ESG.
More ‘ESG’ funds folding this year, but others are taking their place
Even as big players like BlackRock close funds that failed to gain assets, they continue filing for new ones.
The DOL’s ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?
It could take a while for ESG to become more widely available in 401(k)s, even if the political focus on it dies down.
One portfolio please, hold the cows
Brenda Morris does what she can to minimize investments that exploit animals, while still providing diversified portfolios.
Sustainable investing that goes beyond divestment or engagement does most
New research shows tactics like getting the attention of larger investors and pressuring companies to do better than their competitors can have the most impact.
Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors
The term is used and misused to the extent that it has lost meaning — but it's not going away, and it could be a mistake to ignore it.
Sustainable fund outflows aren’t fazing advisors
Performance has turned around for ESG-themed funds in recent months.
US SIF’s new CEO talks ESG challenges, opportunities for advisors
It's a turbulent time for ESG in the U.S., but financial advisors can benefit from learning more about the topic, Maria Lettini says.
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.
Winning clients by investing with purpose
Jennifer Kenning wants to bring the role of relationships back to wealth management.
Is tobacco ESG-friendlier than Tesla? Funds, investors don’t think so
Less than 1% of active sustainable funds have investments in tobacco producers, data from Morningstar Direct show.
J.P. Morgan adds ESG data service for institutional investors
The new service will let clients compare ESG data across providers.
