Why sustainability reporting needs governance perspective
Effective corporate sustainability reporting cannot be decision-useful unless it is discussed within the context of a company’s...
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The week in GRC: SEC extends ‘test the waters’ provision, and more companies talk ESG on earnings calls
– According to The Wall Street Journal, a new Congressional bill would offer cash rewards to people who voluntarily provide...
SEC urged to tackle companies’ ESG boasts
The SEC has received the latest request to act on ESG-related disclosures, although agency officials have indicated caution over...
Hedge funds to increase ESG-linked investments, survey finds
Hedge fund firms expect to increase the amount they invest based on ESG factors next year, according to Iowa-based BarclayHedge...
Investors discuss future of ESG engagement at Sustainable Finance Forum
In mid-June, the University of Oxford and the Rothschild Foundation sponsored the 8th Sustainable Finance Forum, an invitation...
Hermes: Industry ESG scores for small and mid-cap companies can be misleading
As the integration of ESG factors into investment decision-making becomes increasingly mainstream, over-reliance on simple answers...
SSGA's ESG data challenge
Jul 04, 2019
6 min read
Quality data about companies’ ESG practices is critical for effective investment analysis. The lack of standardization and...
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What research is unearthing about ESG
Mounting evidence confirms companies can ‘do well by doing good.’ Now researchers are digging deeper into the nuances of that...
Inside the integrated reporting standard-setters
How does the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) approach ESG reporting? The International Integrated Reporting...
Looking for value in the ESG ecosystem with Nuveen
Nuveen launched a dedicated ESG strategy back in 1990. How did that come about? AOB: Nuveen – and TIAA more broadly – has been...
