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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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September SEC Enforcement Spike: Four Key Areas to Watch

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Much like the cliché of a local police force ramping up patrols to meet its quarterly quota of speeding tickets, the Securities and Exchange Commission is yet again closing out its fiscal year with a spike of September enforcement actions....

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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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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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New International Reporting Standards Aim to Bring Clarity to ESG Disclosures

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In a move that stakeholders are applauding as a vital step forward for ESG reporting, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued long-awaited standards to provide a global baseline for sustainability disclosure requi...

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