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Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
223 posts
Institutional Investors, Asset Managers, Shift to Net-Zero Targets
Twenty-five percent of asset owners say they're planning to create a formal net-zero commitment within the next 12 months, finds Cerulli
February 14, 2024
Climate-Friendly Initiative Aims to Retire Big Oil in 401(k)s
A virtual protest by the Crane Institute of Sustainability wants to dismantle the fossil fuel industry from 401(k) accounts and instead help financial institutions offer ESG-backed funds
February 9, 2024
As You Sow Calls Out Federal TSP for Investing Billions in Fossil Fuels
An analysis by As You Sow finds the Federal Thrift Savings Plan has invested over $35 billion in coal, oil, and gas companies
October 20, 2023
ESG Issues Continue to Make Headlines
Groom Law’s George Sepsakos and Jake Eigner describe regulatory and political developments in the ever-shifting environmental, social and governance landscape
October 10, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Retirement Plans for Climate Action
In this op-ed, Impact Experience’s Yejide Olutosin and Jenna Nicholas discuss a recently published opinion letter providing a legally defensible framework for evaluating ESG factors in employer-sponsored retirement plans
September 25, 2023
ESG Rule Survives Legal Challenge from Red State AGs
Federal judge’s decision Thursday keeps Labor Department’s controversial 2022 rule in force; draws praise from retirement industry voices
September 22, 2023
SEC Amends ‘Names Rule’ to Fight Greenwashing
The SEC voted to amend a rule that would mandate investment names with sustainable themes to invest at least 80% of its asset into funds
September 21, 2023
American Airlines Pushes Back on Amended ESG Complaint
The airline is asking the court to dismiss the former pilot's amended complaint with prejudice
September 18, 2023
American Airlines Pilot Maintains Claims in Amended 401(k) Complaint
The pilot doubled down on his claims that American Airlines prioritized ESG funds, after the airline filed a motion to dismiss
August 30, 2023
BlackRock’s Support for ESG Shareholder Proposals Eroding
Proxy voting report released today shows the top asset manager backed a significantly smaller share of environmental, social, and governance shareholder proposals in the past year
August 23, 2023