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Execs at Bank of America, Cognizant, and Walmart share how they think about, measure, and finance sustainability goals on the path to net zero
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have become critical in a company's financial s…
Elle Hardy
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Blue is the next green: Bonds financing water conservation projects are approaching a 'tipping point'
The blue bond market is small, just about $5 billion today, but it's seeing more enthusiasm than gr…
Aruni Soni
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How to tell if the companies you invest in are exaggerating their commitment to sustainability
There are no standards for investments that prioritize environmental, social, or governance factors…
Erica Sweeney
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Planet: Companies are accelerating their investment in combating the climate crisis
The climate crisis might be the most visible topic in sustainability. Companies can use financial t…
Bria Overs,Megan DeMatteo
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Principles of governance: How companies — and their boards — hold themselves accountable for their promises
Governance, the G in ESG, reflects a company's accountability — the strategies they set to meet sus…
Lily Katzman,Megan DeMatteo
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Prosperity: Companies foster sustainable communities when they take a long-term view and measure progress
Prosperity is about ensuring opportunities for employment, education, and equity in communities. Wh…
Julia Hood,Megan DeMatteo
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Sustainable finance is poised to fund the future of the planet, addressing climate change, equity, and governance
In order to tap the benefits of this lower-cost liquidity, companies have to demonstrate their sust…
Julia Hood
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Why you soon might have more access to sustainable investments within your company 401(k)
It's not always possible to direct company-based 401(k) plans to ESG investments. A new Department …
Erica Sweeney
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Climate-focused funds have seen sales plunge 75% in 2 years amid high rates and anti-'woke' rhetoric
Climate-focused mutual fund sales dropped from $151 billion in 2021 to $37.8 billion in 2023, as an…
Aruni Soni
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People: Employees' well-being, diversity, and equity are key components of sustainability
The "people" pillar covers companies prioritizing employee needs as a part of sustainability, inves…
Sharon Goldman
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What is a 529 plan? How they work and what they're used for
A 529 plan is an investment account earmarked for educational expenses. Earnings and withdrawals ar…
Lee Huffman,Tessa Campbell
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ESG backlash dominated headlines in 2023, but it's still 'quietly' reshaping industries behind the scenes
Many companies are still tackling environmental, social, and governance issues despite criticism. T…
Tim Paradis,Alex Nicoll
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Bill Ackman says the Fed is ignoring how ESG investing is contributing to surging inflation
"Stakeholder capitalism will drive much needed increases in wages, but also higher energy costs," A…
Matthew Fox
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Soaring oil prices usually boost the S&P 500. Why that might not be the case this time around, according to Bank of America
Budget tightening by US oil companies stands to serve as a headwind for the S&P 500, the investment…
Carla Mozée
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The 'sustainable' investing fad is based on a Wall Street-created myth
Investing in environmentally friendly companies will not stop climate change; investment firms mark…
Bernard Sharfman
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SEBI certification mandatory for all Indian and foreign ESG raters; could help improve scores for Indian businesses
In order for an institution to render their ESG rating services, they will have to be incorporated …
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Investors could lose $8.4 trillion to the climate crisis over 15 years as ocean health declines, WWF warns
Investors risk big losses from "stranded assets" as climate change batters the global economy, the …
Harry Robertson
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Energy sector stocks have soared 53% this year and have room to run as investors seek out ESG asset and inflation protection, says Bank of America
BofA said its clients are stock picking in the energy sector rather than passively investing, as th…
Carla Mozée
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Republicans stoke 2024 culture wars by attacking Biden's socially conscious investing rule
Republicans work to unravel Joe Biden's socially conscious investing rule for retirement savings as…
Warren Rojas
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Green assets may be in a bubble as ESG push drives up prices of eco-friendly investments, BIS warns
In parallel to the 2008 financial crisis, the BIS noted that the pre-crisis growth in mortgage-back…