The Latest Breaking News from ESG

A legislative action causes a real-world response.

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.

In today’s world of increasing disclosures, such as ESG and cybersecurity, the responsibility of the internal audit continues to expand and has become even more critical.

Businesses that get to grips with ESG risks will have an advantage over their peers.

Home Depot's CEO is prioritizing its digital operations and finding new consumers as Americans pull back on home improvement projects.

The acronym "ESG" has become a hot button and a distraction. But the work isn't going anywhere.

The world's largest asset manager, one of the largest institutional investors, is the bane of the right wing in the culture war against the progressives.

Over recent months there has been an orchestrated pushback against investors and insurers who integrate the risks of climate change into their business models. That pushback – emanating from Republican-led states – is having an impact on how companies speak publicly. But whether it will affect their efforts to respond…

Europe is embracing ESG as the U.S. backs away from the controversial term.

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.

Both sides of the political spectrum have their say about ESG: It’s either just a label that costs more, or it’s saving the world