Diversity Demands from NYC Pension Overseer OK’d at DuPont, Union Pacific
Similar proposals will land at other companies, including American Express and Procter & Gamble.
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Milton Friedman, Ha! ESG Sentiment Won’t Ruin Companies Long Term
That’s the argument from our symposium panelists, who say sustainability boosts stocks both now and into the future.
Stanford Issues Novel Sustainability Bonds
The university says it’s the first higher-ed institution to issue bonds to reduce its adverse impact on the climate, which it plans to use to start a school focused on the environment.
How to Build Sustainability into Your China Allocation
A total portfolio approach is better than a strategic asset allocation, according to consultants at Willis Towers Watson.
ESG Will Power Capitalism to Solve Humanity’s Problems, Says Ackman
Hedge fund head cites four stocks, including Starbucks and Lowe’s, as examples of sustainability prowess.
Diversity Efforts at Private Equity Firms Have a Long Way to Go
More institutional investors are calling for equity and inclusion, but challenges remain in disclosures and transparency.
Here’s How Institutional Investors Can Meet Net-Zero Goals
A new guide is intended to help investors create a net-zero investment strategy.
Nest Commits $350 Million to Octopus Renewables for Green Infrastructure
‘We want to invest in the energy of the future, not the past,’ says CIO Mark Fawcett.
ESG-Backing Institutions’ Fave Allocation: Investment Grade Bonds
They’re the top asset in those sustainable portfolios, with 81% opting for them, survey says.
Climate Action Pursuit: Sustainability Investing, the Obstacles, and the Opportunities
Panelists discussed the importance of ESG approaches and increasing diversity on company boards and in the broader investment industry.
Climate Risk Among SEC’s 2021 Compliance Priorities
The securities regulator will review whether companies’ practices actually match what they report.
SEC to Strengthen Climate Disclosure Requirements
The securities regulator is reviewing how the capital markets are currently managing environmental risk.
Tufts University to End Direct Investments into Coal and Tar Sands
The school will also invest up to $25 million with climate impact funds.
Oxford University, GAV Start Conservation Venture Capital Fund
The fund has been seeded with a $25 million special purpose investment vehicle.
CalSTRS Lambasts Exxon’s Red Ink and Carbon Capture Venture
The oil giant shows that it needs fresh faces in its boardroom, says the pension fund.