Many business schools are responding with renewed commitment to diversity and environmental issues
Many businesses are discovering that ecosystems are not just worth safeguarding, they are worth investing in
A federal antitrust case illustrates the political onslaught against financial sector climate action — and how limited that action always was
Green light overcomes opposition from environmental and governance advocates
Banks caught between sustainable investing backlash and EU clean energy push
Number of mandates under review over asset managers’ record is growing, consultants say
Businessman who sought to move beyond short-term profits and act in a socially and environmentally responsible manner
Republican plan to slash support for green energy would hurt long-term competitiveness
Businesses have been slow to invest in resilience despite warning of climate risks
Economists had presented the model as a powerful tool for lowering emissions
Average fees for active funds are seven times higher than trackers
A conversation with the former US Treasury secretary on the outlook for clean energy growth
Europe saw negative outflows for the first time, but it’s important to keep a sense of perspective
Restrictions are increasingly being questioned by the industry and government officials
European investors pull money from sector for first time in sign that US scepticism of ‘woke capitalism’ is spreading
Also in today’s newsletter, being a member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance just got a heck of a lot easier
Does PE firm KKR’s model add up to real reform or a one-off windfall? Read the article and consider the questions raised
Penalty against DWS imposed by German prosecutors follows $19mn settlement with US authorities in 2023
Flimsy advertising attracted purchasing managers just as much as sustainability certifications
There’s an argument that greater engagement in the defence sector from sustainable investors could raise ethical standards
On green and social issues, pension funds and insurers take a more active approach than money managers, research shows
Drinks company committed to disclosing its investment in recycling after watering down its reuse goals
They are either being weak or hypocritical in the face of the current backlash
Groups from UBS and HSBC to BP and Starbucks have changed targets in executives’ pay plans
Asset manager blames ‘different macro backdrop’ for change of tack on climate divestments
