EU Policymakers Strengthen Rules For Companies’ Sustainability Disclosures With Mandatory ESG Standards, But Delay Its Implementation

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:57:31 +0000

On Tuesday 21 June, the trilogue negotiations between the European Commission, Parliament and Council concluded with an agreement for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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SEC Wants To Prevent ESG Funds From Greenwashing Following Tesla’s Removal From The S&P 500 ESG Index

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 18:02:05 +0000

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to prevent ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) funds from greenwashing. The SEC published a fact sheet with amendments calling for funds to show proof of their claims and to disclose how they choose companies and vote at annual meetings. This news comes after Tesla was recently removed […]

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How Does Tesla Get A Worse ESG Score Than 2 Oil Companies?

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:41 +0000

Isn’t it odd that Tesla has a bad Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score yet oil companies have good ones? When you look at what Tesla is doing for the environment and compare those actions with how oil companies are profiting off of poisoning our environment, it just doesn’t make sense. Tesla CEO Elon Musk […]

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How To Get Started With Impact Investing

Credit to Author: Andrea Bertoli| Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:30:15 +0000

This article looks at the definitions of impact investing (SRI or ESG investing), and features apps that make it easier than ever before to start an impact portfolio. I’m drawn to the newer apps that promise great user experience and impactful investment, however, investor beware! Some of the new apps on the market have cool marketing and UX, but don’t really know much about impact at all.

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Climate Action & Your Portfolio: A Conversation About ESG Investment & Greenwashing With ETHO Capital

Credit to Author: Andrea Bertoli| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 11:10:30 +0000

sustainable investingI’ve long been interested in climate action, and as I’ve become more interested in investing, I’ve become totally passionate about how to do sustainable investment RIGHT – or at least BETTER. In my last article about learning to invest sustainably, I wrote that it’s hard to find funds that truly align with my green sensibilities. But there is one that stood out for me, and in this interview with Amberjae Freeman from ETHO Capital, we dive into what ESG investing is, and what it ISN’

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