ESGProxy voters ignore environmental and social issues, finds ESG research by Planet Tracker Jun 14, 2022James BeechCritical ESG issues, including plastic pollution and declining biodiversity, are failing to make the agendas of shareholder meetings...Read more
ActivismThe week in investor relations: SEC targets bogus ESG claims, CEO pay ratio a ‘failed experiment’ and Icahn loses proxy fight with McDonald’s May 27, 2022James Beech– Reuters (paywall) reported on Wednesday that the SEC proposed a pair of rule changes aimed at stamping out unfounded claims by funds...Read more
ESGHow a sustainability index can keep Exxon but drop Tesla – and three ways to fix ESG ratings to meet investors’ expectations May 27, 2022Tom LyonESG stands for environmental, social and governance, and ESG ratings are meant to gauge companies’ performance in those areas. About...Read more
RegulationISSB recognizes ‘challenges’ for small and mid-cap sustainability disclosure May 19, 2022James BeechThe IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) says it will pay ‘special attention’ to small and mid-cap...Read more
ESGConcern grows over funds’ ESG labels, says Cerulli Associates May 03, 2022James BeechRetail investors across Europe continue to increase their interest in responsible investment but there is growing concern over how...Read more
CareersGary LaBranche of NIRI on ESG, retail investors and legacy Apr 13, 2022James BeechGary LaBranche bookended his five-year tenure at the top of NIRI , the world’s largest IR association, by attending the IR Magazine...Read more
ESGS&P Global raises concerns on greenwashing Sep 10, 2021Maria Ward-BrennanGlobal reporting standardization could help mitigate investor concerns about ESG greenwashing in relation to green bonds, according to...Read more
ESGESG and pay are top concerns among engaged investors Nov 19, 2019Mike SchnitzelEngaged investors’ top concerns revolve around ESG issues and executive compensation. Seven Lessons from Engaged Investors, published...Read more