September 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Being Sad May Be Great for ESG, New Research ShowsMany 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 SidesGov. 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'tThe 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 OffendersCompanies 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 ShapeU.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 GreenwashingAnalysts 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 BegunUnder 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 ESGTesla'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 UselessAs 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
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