On September 27, climate activists in Liverpool, England loudly disrupted a government-sponsored event called “Reaching Net Zero.” While the heckling called attention to several specific concerns in the UK and the US, it also illustrated a broader challenge for many… Read More »What Is “Sustainability”?
The origin of the ESG or Environmental, Social and Governance framework can be traced back to the 70s. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, set forth 17 critical areas to address economic, social,… Read More »ESG and SDGs. Two Complementary Frameworks
The growth of socially responsible investing (SRI) has skyrocketed over the past several years. There is now over $17 trillion, or nearly 1/3rd of all capital under management, within funds that include progressive environmental, social and business governance (ESG) and… Read More »How to change corporate ESG behavior
The annual meetings of Exxon and Chevron, two of the world’s largest oil companies, are seldom controversial. Most agenda items, like director re-appointments and reviews of the financial statements, are routinely rubber-stamped by the participants. Management can customarily count on… Read More »Not a fire, but an opportunity
Shareholder activism is a method to influence corporate policies and practices. As partial owners of a corporation, shareholders, also known as stockholders, have certain specific rights including the ability to vote at the annual meetings on such matters as approval… Read More »What is shareholder activism?