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...
Morgan Stanley to Strengthen Deforestation Policies for Clients
Morgan Stanley has committed to strengthening its deforestation policies for clients in several agriculture and land-use sectors, according to environment and social-focused investor Green...
Purolator to Invest $1 Billion to Electrify Network, Hit Climate Goals
Canadian freight and logistics services provider Purolator announced today that it will invest approximately $1 billion over the next seven years to electrify its...
EU Regulators to Conduct Financial System-Wide Climate Stress Test
“Go beyond the usual climate stress tests” The EU’s financial regulators will carry out a comprehensive system-wide analysis of the financial sector’s resilience to...
Cleantech Startup Clearflame Raises $30 Million for Heavy Duty Engine Decarbonization Solution
Cleantech startup ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced today that it has raised $30 million, with proceeds aimed at helping the company bring to market solutions...
TD Launches its First Actively Managed ESG Bond Fund
TD Asset Management (TDAM) announced today the launch of its first actively managed ESG-related fixed income product, the TD North American Sustainability Bond Fund,...
Franklin Templeton Adds Emerging Markets Fund to Paris-Aligned Climate ETF Lineup
Global investment manager Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin MSCI Emerging Markets Paris Aligned Climate UCITS ETF, a new exchange traded fund...
Clean Energy Platform Palmetto Raises $150 Million
Clean energy platform Palmetto announced that it has raised $150 million, aimed at supporting the company’s initiatives to spur adoption of clean energy and...
Kansas Anti-ESG Legislation Would Cost Pension Fund $3.6 Billion, According to State Budget Report
New proposed legislation in Kansas aimed at prohibiting ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that...
EY Appoints Michelle Davies to Newly Created Role Leading Sustainability Legal Services Team
Global professional services firm EY announced today the appointment of Michelle Davies to the newly created role of Global Sustainability Legal Services Leader. In...