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New California Laws May Set the Stage for Broader Climate Disclosure

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California has long been on the leading edge of environmental regulation in the United States, and the Golden State recently passed new climate disclosure laws that are poised to push the rest of the country forward. Last week, Democratic G...

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As Labor Strife Grows, So Do Complaints About CEO Pay

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Elon Musk has apparently had enough of automotive companies showering their executives with lavish compensation packages. The Tesla CEO, himself under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for asking the electric-vehicle m...

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Push for International Reporting Standards for ESG Disclosures Gains Momentum

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For stakeholders and corporate directors fatigued by the “alphabet soup” of acronyms used in environmental, social and governance disclosures, the International Sustainability Standards Board’s release this summer of long-awaited standards...

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Demand for Clean Energy Creates Uncomfortable Geopolitical Dilemmas

Nickel ore in Indonesia

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the fictional African nation of Wakanda develops the most technologically advanced society on the planet thanks to its stockpile of vibranium, a powerful element mined for thousands of years from deposits l...

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Solar panels with backdrop of oil drills: An ESG Debate

BlackRock Embraces Market Realities with Uncharacteristic Board Appointment

Solar panels with backdrop of oil drills: An ESG Debate

BlackRock, a vocal proponent of what CEO Laurence D. Fink now calls “conscientious capitalism,” has added a voice from big oil to its board of directors. Is it a sign that the world’s largest asset manager is shying away from its commitment...

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