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Driving a zero-emissions future: GM’s holistic approach to meeting long-term energy goals featured image

Driving a zero-emissions future: GM’s holistic approach to meeting long-term energy goals

January 20, 2020

By Brian Barthelmes
Sponsored: CMS Enterprises talks with global sustainability leader Rob Threlkeld of General Motors about the roles renewable energy plays in helping GM meet its energy and business goals.
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Proposed SEC rule changes could impede investor activism

January 7, 2020

By Sara E. Murphy
The modifications, proposed in November and now out for public comment, seem to have been advocated by a network of oil and gas interests.
2019 was the year that… featured image

2019 was the year that…

December 30, 2019

By Joel Makower
It was a very good year, except when it wasn't.
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The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance

December 24, 2019

By Ekaterina Hardin
Supermajors are acknowledging write-downs, which pose threats to investors — but new standards could help them get on the same page.
As the climate crisis grows, Big Oil finds itself over a barrel featured image

As the climate crisis grows, Big Oil finds itself over a barrel

December 9, 2019

By Joel Makower
The sector is facing strong headwinds from activists, investors and governments, pitting the companies’ relentless growth ambitions against the worsening signs of climate change.
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Regenerating natural capital in the rainforests of Costa Rica

December 6, 2019

By PJ Connelly and Michael Conway
The land impact investing company Blacksheep Regenerative Resource Management wants to use the power of business for conservation.
Report Report: Carbon bubble, resilient ag, water-smart future, SDG finance featured image

Report Report: Carbon bubble, resilient ag, water-smart future, SDG finance

November 26, 2019

By Devon Edwards
A round-up of recent reports on sustainable business and clean technology.
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S&P Global plans to acquire RobecoSAM's ESG ratings business

November 26, 2019

By Michael Holder
This is the S&P's latest move in accelerating and scaling up its environmental social governance expertise.
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Next-generation corporate sustainability leadership: new lines of accountability

November 22, 2019

By Carter Roberts
Risk disclosure. Regular reporting. Performance management. We need it all.
ESG ratings are confounding. For CSOs, that’s good news featured image

ESG ratings are confounding. For CSOs, that’s good news

November 18, 2019

By Joel Makower
Investments based on sustainability criteria are on a sharp rise. It's a dynamic and confusing world. CSOs should rejoice.