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Nike Shoes jumping next to train: Woke Washing

Shareholder Proposal Asks Nike to Prove It’s a Role Model

Nike Shoes jumping next to train: Woke Washing

In 1993, Charles Barkley helped Nike build its edgy reputation with young audiences when he disavowed the idea that he had to set an example for kids. In a controversial commercial, the NBA superstar with a reputation for stirring up troubl...

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Activist Claims Oatly’s ESG Program is More Sizzle Than Steak

Activist Claims Oatly’s ESG Program is More Sizzle Than Steak

Activist Claims Oatly’s ESG Program is More Sizzle Than Steak

Among the cavalcade of big-budget commercials that aired during the Super Bowl this year, an ad for Oatly oat milk stood out for its abject weirdness. While other companies rolled out star-studded ads with actors and recording artists, the...

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Potential Cybersecurity Strategies Taking Shape, Including Disclosure Rules

Potential Cybersecurity Strategies Taking Shape, Including Disclosure Rules

Potential Cybersecurity Strategies Taking Shape, Including Disclosure Rules

Last month, we detailed the emerging threats posed by cyberattacks to companies and the public at large. We also discussed the absence of obvious solutions to improve defenses against hackers. We’re starting to see some strategies for possi...

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TComments Reveal Concerns with ESG Reporting

Comments Reveal Concerns with ESG Reporting

TComments Reveal Concerns with ESG Reporting

Commissioner Hester Peirce has developed a reputation for marching to the beat of her own drum since former President Trump appointed her to the Securities and Exchange Commission three years ago. Not surprisingly, she’s pushing back agains...

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The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

The Looming Threat of Water Scarcity

If you polled sustainability-driven investors about the most important environmental issues facing corporations today, carbon emissions would likely be the most common response. But according to some companies and analysts, the investment c...

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