The Latest Breaking News from ESG

Texas Schools fund withdraws billion from Blackrock due to ESG concerns, sparking political debate.

Challenges in climate disclosure rules and pushback on ESG criteria for investments amid global concerns.

Rightwing populists, politicians and Elon Musk are mounting a backlash against businesses that look beyond profits—but Standard Chartered’s CEO Bill Winters doesn’t care.

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.

The 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held last month in Dubai.

ESG reporting's importance for corporate well-being, stakeholder trust, and financial benefits in a growing sustainability-focused business landscape.

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.

Learn about the new EU directives on ESG reporting and how it impacts U.S. businesses. Find out what you need to do to comply and prepare for tighter SEC r...

Agriculture commissioners from 12 states sent a letter on January 29 to the heads of six banks, arguing that ESG efforts to promote net-zero carbon policies would hurt farmers and inflate consumer food prices.