ESG Battle in Florida Defies Business Sense
Florida's proposed ESG ban stifles responsible investing and economic growth. #ESG #sustainability #investments #Florida
Mark McNees
New Tool Links Investments to Global Goals
As ethical investment vehicles like ESG funds balloon, a persistent barrier persists - quantifiably connecting capital allocation decisions to real-world impact. Bloomberg's newly launched SDG data mapping tool bridges this gap.
Innovative Financing to Scale Fashion's Sustainability Transition
A Pioneering new initiative between retailer H&M Group and Singapore-based DBS Bank demonstrates the immense potential of collaborative financing to accelerate supply chain sustainability. As DBS's head of institutional banking, Tan Su Shan, stated, the partnership facilitates “innovative financing models to drive adoption” of emissions-reducing technologies
What are Voluntary Carbon Markets?
Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) have emerged as a vital mechanism for companies to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. According to CarbonCredits.com, VCM "gives companies, non-profit organizations, governments, and individuals the opportunity to buy and sell carbon offset credits." These credits represent a reduction of one metric ton
What is Greenhushing?
Many of you may be familiar with "greenwashing" - when companies exaggerate their sustainability commitments. But have you heard of its quieter cousin, "greenhushing"? This concerning trend refers to companies downplaying environmental achievements out of fear of scrutiny or backlash.
As highlighted in a recent Fast
Does Big Oil Belong in ESG Portfolios?
As ESG consultants, we read with interest the recent Reuters article on Deutsche Bank's perspective that oil companies have a place in ESG investment portfolios.
Sustainability is a Business Imperative
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, sought to convert two of its sector ETFs to ESG versions tracking new low-carbon indices.