Regulation
Invesco Pays $17.5M Fine to Settle SEC Greenwashing Charges
However, the future of ESG regulation in the U.S. is unclear under a second Trump administration.
Tag: Greenwashing
Research
Sovereign Wealth Funds Adopt More Tools to Monitor Climate Impact
Carbon footprinting and climate scenario analysis are among several methods SWFs now use, a survey finds.
Knowledge of ESG, Integration and Greenwashing Remains Low
Institutional investors lack a common understandings about defining and integrating sustainable investing, speakers at CIO's Navigating ESG Livestream event say.
Asset Allocation
Allocators, Other Investors Divided on ESG Success
A survey finds them split over whether environmental, social and governance investments perform better or the same as others.
Greenwashing Among Banks, Financial Services Firms Jumps 70%
A RepRisk report finds nearly 1,900 companies linked to a risk incident involving misleading communications.
Regulation
SEC Tightens Fund Naming Rules
The new rule applies an 80% investment policy that extends far wider than just ESG funds.
Regulation
Australian Regulator Accuses Mercer Super of Greenwashing
The nation’s Securities and Investments Commission is suing the pension fund for allegedly misleading members about sustainability.
Is Big Oil’s Renewable Energy Push Credible—and Good for Investors?
Exxon and its kin were laggard stocks for a long time, but now they enjoy flush revenue and strong share prices. The bet: Their clean fuels may give them better stability.
Regulation
Goldman Sachs Agrees to Pay $4 Million to SEC for ESG Violations
The investment bank agreed to the penalty and a cease-and-desist order without admitting fault for allegedly violating their ESG research policies.
Risk
Australia’s HESTA Accused of Greenwashing
The Environmental Defenders Office says HESTA’s investments in oil and gas companies could be in breach of the law.
Special Report: Tips From CIOs and Managers to Avoid Greenwashed Investments
Top CIOs suggest questions to ask when building your theses.
Regulation
How Is Europe’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Working Out?
The rules require firms with 500 or more employees to disclose multiple ESG metrics.
Alternatives
S&P Finds Little Evidence ‘Greenwashing’ Is Widespread
The firm says increased scrutiny of sustainable bonds is forcing issuers to substantiate ESG claims.
Opinion
Opinion: Active Ownership and Fund-Level Reporting Are Key to Combating Greenwashing
Sarah Bratton Hughes, head of sustainability, North America, at Schroders, says it’s imperative to increase transparency and standardize reporting for ESG investments.