Sustainable Apparel Coalition CEO to step down

Amina Razvi will leave the nonprofit coalition of fashion industry brands in December.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 16, 2023

Is DEI losing its foothold in corporate America?

Although slight, the continued decrease in users reporting access to DEI programs may confirm 2023’s shift in DEI outlook.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 15, 2023

ESG and sustainability conferences to keep on your radar for 2024

Upcoming events will cover sustainable finance, corporate strategy and governance, climate change, supply chain, social impact and more.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Updated June 7, 2024

Making the case for women-owned banks

Three women-owned banks have emerged in the last several years with the shared goal of increasing access to capital for female entrepreneurs.

By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 13, 2023

CEO-worker pay gap rising and ‘bad for business’: report

Recent research indicates CEO pay practices lead to governance issues as they spur “executive recklessness” such as mass layoffs, tax evasion and more that puts the economy at risk.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2023

SEC commissioner suggests ‘re-proposing’ climate risk disclosure rule

Some investors seek broader company disclosures with the aim of promoting social change rather than clarifying stock valuations, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 9, 2023

Election results bring potential social implications for Ohio corporations

The support for reproductive rights could have companies such as Kroger and Procter & Gamble, which are headquartered in the Buckeye State, evaluating their corporate social policies.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 9, 2023

Gender-balanced workforces outperform rivals: BlackRock

A new study from the world’s largest asset manager found increasing the gender diversity of a workforce and investing in women leads to economic gains.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 8, 2023

Few companies on track to meet water sustainability targets: Ceres

The sustainability nonprofit evaluated 72 companies from water-intensive industries, including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Kellogg and Kraft Heinz.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 6, 2023

Estée Lauder says it has hit global pay equity target in select sectors

The beauty and fragrance brand also said it has reached carbon neutrality for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions for the fourth consecutive year during an earnings call.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 3, 2023

Most organizations lack a fully established ESG reporting framework: report

Heightened scrutiny around environmental, social and governance issues is impacting a company’s operations on every front, including its lease management, according to a study from Visual Lease.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 2, 2023

New regulations seek to expose fashion greenwashers’ true colors

In Europe, governments plan to prohibit fashion companies and other industries from making vague or misleading environmental claims, and the U.S. could soon do the same.

By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 1, 2023

TD buys carbon removal credits

Over four years, TD said it will purchase 27,500 metric tons of direct-air-capture carbon dioxide removal credits from Occidental Petroleum. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Nov. 1, 2023

Apple, Nike and others back new clean energy project to decarbonize supply chains

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy, whose founding members also include Amazon, Meta and PepsiCo, aims to boost clean energy procurement and curb emissions.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 1, 2023

The ‘less tangible’ social data in ESG creates reporting hurdles

Social issues have historically fallen behind environmental and governance factors, a setback experts attribute to the ambiguity of what the “S” really encompasses.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 1, 2023

COP28 president, energy groups urge governments to triple renewable power by 2030

A joint report released ahead of the summit outlines key steps economies can take to transition to a clean energy system and get back on track to reach the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 31, 2023

More than half of consumers consider sustainability in food purchases - TetraPak

Although many respondents said they are struggling financially, only 17% indicated a desire to give up purchasing higher-priced food and beverages that are environmentally friendly, organic or healthy.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 30, 2023

Most Americans still uncertain about ESG, but consider it when making decisions: report

A majority of those surveyed feel there is a “trust gap” between what most companies say they do for ESG and their actual behavior.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 27, 2023

In 2024, HR could be asked to modernize hiring, reinvent DEI

Employers also will have to address evolving return-to-office concerns and work-life balance issues in the coming year, a panel of experts said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 27, 2023

Walmart’s doula benefits go nationwide

Since Roe v. Wade’s reversal, many employers have been more active in championing workers’ reproductive health.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 26, 2023

Adidas case slapped with amended complaint for violating ESG policies

Shareholders amended the class-action lawsuit against the sportswear brand, which accuses it of failing to disclose ESG and DEI violations made by rapper Ye in a timely manner.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 25, 2023

131 companies urge governments to accelerate decarbonization ahead of COP28

The coalition, which includes companies like Nestlé and eBay and represents nearly $1 trillion in annual revenue, is asking policymakers to end reliance on fossil fuels through regulations and clean-energy investments.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 24, 2023

7 ESG trends influencing corporate strategy

Developments in the ESG landscape directing investor decisions include the consolidation of reporting frameworks, the rise of AI and data metrics, social responsibility and impending regulation from the SEC.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Oct. 23, 2023

Investors not willing to sacrifice returns for ESG performance: report

Retail investors care about incorporating ESG factors into their decision-making when they are “financially material” for company operations, according to recent research.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 23, 2023

Suppliers say automakers must balance sustainability with safety, costs

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the automotive industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023