Tim Quinson

Tim Quinson

September 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Being Sad May Be Great for ESG, New Research Shows

Many people will buy more sustainable funds when sad and depressed, according to three professors who analyzed how emotions play a key role in purchasing decisions.

By Tim Quinson

3 minute read

August 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Red State Republicans' War on ESG Will Have Losses on Both Sides

Gov. Ron DeSantis has arguably been the most outspoken basher of environmental, social and governance investing.

By Tim Quinson

4 minute read

August 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

ESG's 'Social License' Will Endure Even If the Letters Don't

The nebulous nature of ESG is clearly illustrated by the lack of agreement on its meaning.

By Tim Quinson

4 minute read

July 27, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Moody's 'Controversial' Way to Weed Out ESG Offenders

Companies involved in energy, natural resources and construction must manage the environmental consequences of their operations and the associated dangers for people and communities.

By Tim Quinson

3 minute read

July 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Corporate Backlash Over SEC Climate Plan Takes Shape

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler announced plans in March to require companies to spell out the risks that the climate crisis poses to their operations in annual reports and other documents.

By Tim Quinson

4 minute read

June 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Money Funds May Be Next Target in Fight Against Greenwashing

Analysts at Fitch Ratings expect rulemakers to push for better transparency from managers of money market funds.

By Tim Quinson

3 minute read

June 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The SEC War on Wall Street Greenwashing Has Begun

Under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, officials have been demanding that money managers explain the standards they supposedly use to classify ESG-labeled funds.

By Tim Quinson

4 minute read

May 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Tesla's Removal From S&P Index Sparks Debate About ESG

Tesla's own carbon footprint is a small fraction of its peers, and its success in the market has pushed the industry overall away from gas-powered vehicles.

By Tim Quinson

4 minute read

January 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Adovcacy Group's ESG Study Reveals Fund Labels Often Useless

As You Sow spearheaded a study, which was shared with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, that found 60 of 94 ESG funds failed to adhere closely to the principles of environmental, social and governance investing.

By Tim Quinson

3 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Investors Bet Climate Adaptation Will Soon Be Profitable

"Climate science shows that the world will face more frequent and more severe climate events, and society will need more adaptation ideas that protect lives and assets."

By Tim Quinson

5 minute read