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Opinion // COP29Increasing sustainability and inclusivity top of mind for COP29, says summit’s chief operating officer
The Chief Operating Officer for COP29 details steps the summit’s planning committee has taken to cut emissions and ramp up accessibility at the Baku venue.
By Narmin Jarchalova • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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2024 ElectionsHow a second Trump presidency could impact DEI, employment actions
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, limitations on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and agency chair replacements, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Climate experts launch insurance nonprofit to curb natural disaster-associated risks
Insurance for Good aims to “harness risk transfer in support of social and environmental goals” and focus on improving disaster recovery within the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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SEC says Vanguard can nix human rights shareholder proposals from 2025 proxy materials
The agency agreed that two sets of the firms’ funds can exclude a proposal to provide greater transparency to ensure their investments don’t “substantially contribute to genocide.”
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // 2024 ElectionsElection 2024: Harris, Trump present ‘diametrically opposed’ impacts on ESG
“A Harris administration would be more favorable for the interests of ESG investors whereas a Trump administration would be antagonistic,” according to Morningstar Indexes’ head of strategy.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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New Jersey AG accuses Republic First of redlining
The failed lender originated 6% of its home loans to residents of majority-nonwhite neighborhoods between 2018 and 2022, the state found. The state filed a claim with the FDIC seeking remediation.
By Dan Ennis • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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OpinionIn the wake of increased scrutiny, ESG leaders aren’t backing down.
Amid a polarized political landscape, companies are beginning to view sustainability and corporate social responsibility through the same strategic lens.
By Sona Khosla • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Gender diversity on boards plateaus — but that’s not the full picture
It mirrors an ongoing trend in the diversity, equity and inclusion space, where interest and investments in equity seemed to be slowing.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil’s $816M verdict latest in series of rulings seeking environmental justice
No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows.
By Jennifer Paley • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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House Democrats call on CEOs to support DEI amid increasing policy rollbacks
A group of 49 Congressional Democrats is urging senior executives of Fortune 1,000 companies to “reject division” and continue backing programs that boost diversity, equity and inclusion.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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DEI’s role in the Boeing 737 Max crash settlement case
The court wants briefs on how diversity programs at Boeing and the Justice Dept. would affect the choice of an outside compliance monitor.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Female CFOs, CEOs at big companies outearn male counterparts
Women have made gains in recent decades at companies of all sizes but are far from attaining parity in all ways with men in the workplace, according to recent reports.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThis summer saw many DEI rollbacks. What now?
Heading into 2025, three DEI experts weigh in.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Companies signal pullback on Israel-Gaza philanthropy: Conference Board
As the conflict enters its second year, some companies will likely wind down funding commitments amid concern about backlash to corporate policies, the Conference Board’s Andrew Jones said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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BlackRock scores win in ex-employee’s suit alleging discrimination in pursuit of DEI, ESG
A federal judge found that the former equity trader failed to provide evidence he was fired for being a white, heterosexual male and not for violating the firm’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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US corporate commitment to diversity in decline, McKinsey says
“Progress is surprisingly fragile, especially for women of color, who continue to be underrepresented at every level” of the corporate hierarchy, McKinsey said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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ESG and sustainability conferences to watch in 2025
Corporations will increasingly look for help in meeting ESG goals, while navigating the current U.S. political environment.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Updated Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Now is the time to ‘lean into’ decarbonizing transportation sector: Biden climate advisor
Cutting transportation sector emissions would have both public health and climate benefits, Ali Zaidi, a national climate policy advisor for the Biden administration, said at Climate Week NYC.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveNo, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.
Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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US lawmakers propose bill limiting investments in projects using forced labor
The No Funds for Forced Labor Act would require the Secretary of Treasury to instruct international financial institutions to oppose projects with a high risk of forced labor.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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State Street reduces support for E + S proposals, following other Big Three asset managers
State Street supported 6% of environmental and 7% of social proposals in the 2024 proxy season, confirming the nation’s largest asset managers all supported fewer such proposals than in 2023.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Lilly’s sustainability goals come face to face with massive growth
Eli Lilly’s head of ESG is maintaining a focus on sustainability even as the company’s expansion plans in weight loss drive a larger footprint and more social scrutiny.
By Michael Gibney • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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JPMorgan creates role to oversee junior bankers’ ‘wellbeing’: memo
Ryland McClendon’s appointment comes amid a spike in concern over the workload and expectations of associates and analysts after a 35-year-old Bank of America banker died in May.
By Rajashree Chakravarty • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Congressional Black Caucus’ DEI index offers accountability roadmap
The group laid out best practices for employers to hold themselves accountable after studying Fortune 500 companies’ DEI approaches.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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ClimeCo unveils certification program for sustainable products
The environmental services company’s new certification aims to help companies communicate their sustainability initiatives and consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 12, 2024
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