The Latest Breaking News from ESG

Companies are getting it from all sides on ESG. They’re either ‘going too far’ or ‘not doing enough’

A Teneo survey of 260 CEOs shows most are determined to stay the course.

Fortune · Jan 8, 2024

Bud Light and Target were hit with culture war backlash in 2023, but there are ways around it in pivotal 2024

Going into a divisive election year, the stakes have never been higher when it comes to Corporate America embracing political messaging.

Fortune · Dec 27, 2023

The 2023 Impact Report year in review

The biggest highlights in the world of sustainability and impact from the year.

Fortune · Dec 21, 2023

Bankers discuss ESG financial practices at UN climate conference

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Dec 5, 2023

With COP28 Underway, How Can Specialized Recruitment Agencies Help Companies Navigate ESG And Sustainability Talent Shortages?

The demand for ESG and sustainability professionals is booming, but finding talent is difficult. However, working with recruitment agencies specializing in the industry can mitigate these problems.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023

How SLB is trying to reinvent itself for to weather climate change

The rebranding has been a way for SLB to navigate opposition to fossil fuels.

Fortune · Dec 4, 2023

Pensioner sues Oklahoma over ESG restrictions

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Nov 28, 2023

Responsible ESG investing in the Global South requires overcoming the Global North's saviour complex

ESG standards (Environment, Social and Governance) are metrics designed to guide responsible investing. The “S” in ESG has evolved into the financial innovation of social impact investing (SII), which promotes social benefits such as environmental protection, gender equality and human development, and also generates profits for beneficiaries and investors.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2023

Supreme Court takes up cases challenging Chevron

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Nov 21, 2023

Efforts to make offices more eco-friendly help boost London office development sector

A number of firms looking to make more eco-friendly workspaces has helped contribute to London office development roaring back, the findings of a new study suggest.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023