ESG Today: Week in Review

This week in ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. news: Biden vetoes Republican anti-ESG resolution; EU proposes “green claims” rules to protect consumers from greenwashing; Kering commits to emissions reduction across value chain; Microsoft signs direct air capture carbon removal deal; BlackRock to continue engaging companies on climate & emissions; Biden announces $250 million for building decarbonization; first-ever zero carbon footprint shoe unveiled; capital raises for supply chain sustainability, transport decarbonization solutions; EU lawmakers reach deal on rules to decarbonize shipping, and more.

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. news at ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. Today:

Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements

Government & Regulators

ESG Reporting & Disclosure

ESG Services and Tools

ESG Investing

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Exec Moves

Texas Places BlackRock, Credit Suisse & UBS on Divestment List for “Boycotting” Fossil Fuel Companies in Anti-ESG Backlash

Citi Sets Emissions Reduction Targets for Key Sectors, Pledges to Work with All Clients on Net Zero Transition

Fidelity Commits $250 Million to Support Access to Education for Underserved Students