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UK Government Publishes Roadmap to Sustainable Investing
November 03, 2021
The UK Government has published "Greening Finance: A Roadmap to Sustainable Investing," which details the economy-wide Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for business, the financial sector, and investment products.
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U.S. Regulators Unveil Blueprint to Tackle Financial Climate Risks
October 27, 2021
The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council ("FSOC") has issued a report providing roadmap for integrating climate risk management into the financial regulatory system, which could lead to new rules and stricter oversight for public companies.
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Senator Rubio Expresses Concern about "Woke" Federal Investment Guidelines
October 20, 2021
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has voiced concern about the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s proposed “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Shareholder Rights,” which permits investment on criteria beyond profit and loss, including climate change and progress on workforce diversity and inclusion.
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KPMG's Knopp: ‘CEO’ Will Soon Be Synonymous With ‘ESG’
October 20, 2021
Paul Knopp, CEO of KPMG, which operates a ESG consulting practice, opines that "it's clear that ESG progress will be the measuring stick for CEOs."
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Rob Kyprianou: Stakeholder Capitalism Needs an ESG Czar
October 20, 2021
Because corporate concern about environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") issues is causing a rapid shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism, Rob Kyprianou suggests that the need for clarity and efficacy calls for the appointment of an ESG "Czar."