Activist Shareholders Win Spots on Exxon Board as Demand for Climate Action Accelerates
At least two nominees for the ExxonMobil board of directors put forward by activist investor Engine No. 1 have been elected by shareholders at...
Dutch Court Ruling Requiring Shell to Dramatically Cut Emissions Sends Shockwave Through Industry
In a landmark ruling with major implications for the oil and gas industry, and beyond, a Dutch court has ordered energy giant Shell to...
Putnam Turns to ESG Funds for Launch of its First Active ETFs
Global money management firm Putnam Investments announced today the launch of the firm’s first actively managed exchange-traded funds, establishing four new ETFs, including two...
Adams Street Partners Appoints Yohan Hill Director of ESG and Responsible Investing
$45 billion AUM private markets investment management firm Adams Street Partners announced the appointment of Yohan Hill as Director of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance...
Bell Launches Inaugural $500 Million Sustainability Bond in a First for Canadian Telecom
Canadian telecommunications company Bell Canada announced today the launch of its inaugural sustainability bond issue, with a C$500 million offering of 2.2% medium term...
Chemical Giants Dow, LyondellBasell and NOVA Launch Circular Plastics Fund with Closed Loop Partners
Chemical, plastics and materials sciences companies Dow, LyondellBasell and NOVA Chemicals announced today the launch of the Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund, aiming to...
American Century Investments Announces Senior ESG Investing and Sustainability Appointments
Global asset manager American Century Investments announced today the formation of a new sustainable investment council, along with senior appointments including Matt Oldroyd as...
Microsoft, Accenture Announce Launch of Green Software Foundation
Global professional services firm Accenture and tech giant Microsoft, along with software companies GitHub and Thoughtworks announced the launch of The Green Software Foundation,...
Climate Research Group Launches Research Initiative for Investors to Engage Climate Critical Sectors
The Investor Watch Group, responsible for climate and environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. More sustainability think tanks...
Synchrony Invests in Minority & Female-Led Venture Funds
Consumer financial services company Synchrony announced commitments of $15 million to venture capital funds led by Black, Latinx, and female investing partners. The company...