Michelle Dunstan, Chief Responsibility Officer; Senior Investment Advisor—Global ESG Improvers Strategy Jennifer DeLong, Managing Director, Head—Defined Contribution; President—AllianceBernstein Trust Company “In mid-October, the US Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a...
The US-Africa relationship: An evolving landscape Africa is transforming rapidly. Economic policies and business environments on the continent are improving. Institutions are becoming more resilient and good governance is spreading....
SPS Annual Investment Strategies for Dutch Pension Funds This conference – aimed at Dutch and other Benelux pension funds and conducted in English – seeks to explore a variety of...
(International Chamber of Commerce) – ICC has published a major report setting out proposals to tackle the long-standing challenge of defining and setting common standards for sustainable trade and associated...
The announcement came during a distinguished event on ‘Accelerating a just rural transition to sustainable agriculture for people, climate, and nature’ at COP26 (The Republic World) – The Minister of...
Backers say the amendment will let people produce food without government interference, but critics see problems for food safety, animal welfare and the environment. (Washington Post) – Maine voters approved...
Environmentalist says Brazil is attempting to rebuild goodwill amid global outrage about deforestation in the Amazon. (Al Jazeera) – Brazil has pledged to raise its climate commitments at the start...
The $555 billion focused on cutting carbon emissions includes tax credits for businesses and consumers, but omits a key plan targeting the U.S. power sector. (Washington Post) – The White...
Friday’s decision is a “huge deal—and a big surprise,” says a former agency official. (Huffington post) – The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a set of cases challenging the Environmental...
(Spectrum News 1) – By the end of this decade, North Carolina will cut carbon emissions by 70% — at least that’s the mandate in the new clean energy bill...
ESG Disclosure guidelines are published to help issuers report on ESG across their operations Launching the disclosure guidelines demonstrates recognition of the increasing importance of ESG and marks a significant...
SEC disclosure rule proposal expected by early next year (Roll Call) – Lobbyists have ramped up advocacy on environmental, social and governance issues nine months into the Biden administration, as...