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
One of the most challenging sectors of the market for ESG investors today is the meat and dairy industry, which is up against a wide range of environmental and social hurdles. By most measures, plant-based alternatives offer a sustainable alternative.… Read More »Investing In Alternative Protein
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.
Green bonds are financial instruments designed to support environmental and climate related projects while simultaneously protecting the investment capital and any subsequent income. As a form of “fixed income” investments, bonds will typically provide investors with a set cash flow… Read More »What are Green Bonds?
“It took a pandemic to bring us together.” The first line of the “Saving Us” preface gives us a good idea of where Katharine Hayhoe will take the reader. Through conversations with colleagues, interactions on social media, professional conferences and… Read More »Saving Us – A New Book by Katharine Hayhoe
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)?