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Category: ESG

The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

If you polled sustainability-driven investors about the most important environmental issues facing corporations today, carbon emissions would likely be the most common response. But according to some companies and analysts, the investment c...

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ESG Crisis: Remains of a Forest Fire

E and S, but not so much G

ESG Crisis: Remains of a Forest Fire

As the spotlight continues to shine ever brighter on environmental, social and governance issues at companies, ESG proposals from shareholders are enjoying record levels of support. At least the “E” and “S” proposals are. According to gover...

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Five Things to Know About the SEC’s Regulatory Agenda

Five Things to Know About the SEC’s Regulatory Agenda

Five Things to Know About the SEC’s Regulatory Agenda

The annual release of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s regulatory agenda is typically a dry affair in which the agency rehashes priorities with which close observers are already familiar. Not so this year, as a change in the White H...

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Pressure Builds for Better ESG Leadership at Companies

White Capitol Rotunda Wide Shot: House of Representatives Building

Last week saw a legitimately dramatic vote take place in the U.S. House of Representatives. By just one vote, the House passed sweeping legislation requiring more transparency from corporations on environmental, social and governance issues...

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