Investors who have remained quietly on the sidelines could start making a lot more noise in the months and years ahead. First-time activists accounted for 37% of all shareholder campaigns in the first half of 2022, the highest level in… Read More »Shareholder Activism Rising
When it comes to the “social” element of ESG, few industries under any legal obligation to be proactive. But banking is an exception. Under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, large, FDIC-insured banks are required to serve all segments of… Read More »What Is ESG for Banks?
Of all the conspiracy theories making the rounds today, this one could be the most bizarre. ESG investors are wolves in sheep’s clothing— according to a handful of right-wing politicians and publishers—radicals who will stop at nothing to shackle corporate… Read More »Why ESG Isn’t “Woke”
It is clear that company’s can no longer afford to ignore the use of forced child labor within their supply chains. It is not only bad for the children. It’s also bad for business.
An unfortunate consequence of the growing demand for environmentally progressive goods and services is “greenwashing.” Also called “green sheen,” greenwashing is deceitful marketing that exaggerates a business’s current or past practices in order for them to appear more environmentally friendly.… Read More »What is Greenwashing?
Blockchain is an important component for inclusion within a company’s ESG implementation framework. Efficiency is no longer the only focus of a company’s supply chain. Operations that ran with little margin for error were completely disrupted by the global pandemic… Read More »Blockchain Will Provide ESG Transparency
The origin of the ESG or Environmental, Social and Governance framework can be traced back to the 70s. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, set forth 17 critical areas to address economic, social,… Read More »ESG and SDGs. Two Complementary Frameworks
Values-based investors are those that align their financial decisions with their personal ethical principles. Also called “socially conscious investing,” it is a remarkably vibrant trend that continues to grow. In 2020 the total U.S.-domiciled assets under management using sustainable investing… Read More »What is Impact Investing?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business practice framework that prioritizes positive social impacts of the company’s policies and practices in addition to generating profit. The basic goal is to improve communities, both local and throughout the world, by including… Read More »What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
The growth of socially responsible investing (SRI) has skyrocketed over the past several years. There is now over $17 trillion, or nearly 1/3rd of all capital under management, within funds that include progressive environmental, social and business governance (ESG) and… Read More »How to Change Corporate ESG Behavior