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Shift in Corporate Activism Under Trump's Second Term
Under President Trump's second term, many companies are scaling back or re-evaluating their public commitments to DEI and social causes due to conservative pushback, shareholder concerns, and regulatory pressure, favoring quieter, internal efforts or community-focused initiatives instead.
Shift in Corporate Activism Under Trump's Second Term
Under President Trump's second term, many companies are scaling back or re-evaluating their public commitments to DEI and social causes due to conservative pushback, shareholder concerns, and regulatory pressure, favoring quieter, internal efforts or community-focused initiatives instead.
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40% Bias Score
Proxy Advisory Firms' Influence on Corporate Governance and Financial Performance
The House Financial Services Committee's April 29th hearing exposed how ISS and Glass Lewis, controlling 97% of the proxy advisory market, significantly influence corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes, particularly on ESG issues, often to the detriment of companies' financial performa...
Proxy Advisory Firms' Influence on Corporate Governance and Financial Performance
The House Financial Services Committee's April 29th hearing exposed how ISS and Glass Lewis, controlling 97% of the proxy advisory market, significantly influence corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes, particularly on ESG issues, often to the detriment of companies' financial performa...
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48% Bias Score
Sustainability: A Business Imperative, Not Just a Trend
Businesses are integrating sustainability into core strategies for long-term success, but common mistakes like greenwashing and ignoring supply chain issues can lead to wasted resources and reputational damage; effective ESG data usage and consistent focus are crucial for future viability.
Sustainability: A Business Imperative, Not Just a Trend
Businesses are integrating sustainability into core strategies for long-term success, but common mistakes like greenwashing and ignoring supply chain issues can lead to wasted resources and reputational damage; effective ESG data usage and consistent focus are crucial for future viability.
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40% Bias Score
Impact Leadership: Navigating Risk and Maximizing Value in a Changing World
Businesses face increasing pressure to minimize social impact initiatives; however, this creates opportunities for impactful leadership by engaging employees and stakeholders, building trust, and creating dual impact playbooks for navigating shifting political climates.
Impact Leadership: Navigating Risk and Maximizing Value in a Changing World
Businesses face increasing pressure to minimize social impact initiatives; however, this creates opportunities for impactful leadership by engaging employees and stakeholders, building trust, and creating dual impact playbooks for navigating shifting political climates.
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44% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability: A Growing Priority Despite Global Challenges
A Forbes survey of 1,101 C-suite executives reveals that 67% now rank sustainability as a top-three priority, up from 22% three years ago, driven by investor expectations and a belief in its revenue-generating potential; however, challenges remain in demonstrating ROI and navigating geopolitical unc...
Corporate Sustainability: A Growing Priority Despite Global Challenges
A Forbes survey of 1,101 C-suite executives reveals that 67% now rank sustainability as a top-three priority, up from 22% three years ago, driven by investor expectations and a belief in its revenue-generating potential; however, challenges remain in demonstrating ROI and navigating geopolitical unc...
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40% Bias Score
Florida Bans Law Firms with DEI Initiatives from State Contracts
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new policy banning law firms with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from working with his office, starting immediately; the policy cites concerns that these programs violate equal justice principles and affects existing contracts.
Florida Bans Law Firms with DEI Initiatives from State Contracts
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new policy banning law firms with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from working with his office, starting immediately; the policy cites concerns that these programs violate equal justice principles and affects existing contracts.
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72% Bias Score
Businesses Must Act Now on Climate Change: Consumer Demand and Extreme Weather Drive Sustainability
A poll at the Earth Day Women's Summit showed 100% of respondents believe businesses are not doing enough to address climate change; a PwC study supports this, finding that consumers are willing to pay 9.7% more for sustainable products, and that nine-in-ten are experiencing climate change impacts.
Businesses Must Act Now on Climate Change: Consumer Demand and Extreme Weather Drive Sustainability
A poll at the Earth Day Women's Summit showed 100% of respondents believe businesses are not doing enough to address climate change; a PwC study supports this, finding that consumers are willing to pay 9.7% more for sustainable products, and that nine-in-ten are experiencing climate change impacts.
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36% Bias Score
Amplifon's Strategic Response to Aging Demographics
Amplifon, a hearing care company with an average employee age of 38, invests \$100 million yearly in digital technologies, attracting young talent while leveraging the experience of older employees to address the challenges of an aging population and promote social inclusion.
Amplifon's Strategic Response to Aging Demographics
Amplifon, a hearing care company with an average employee age of 38, invests \$100 million yearly in digital technologies, attracting young talent while leveraging the experience of older employees to address the challenges of an aging population and promote social inclusion.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Halts Mandatory Climate Disclosures Amid Economic Uncertainty
Canada's securities commissions suspended mandatory climate-related and diversity disclosures for public companies due to economic uncertainty, delaying efforts to formalize environmental risk reporting and setting back the ESG movement.
Canada Halts Mandatory Climate Disclosures Amid Economic Uncertainty
Canada's securities commissions suspended mandatory climate-related and diversity disclosures for public companies due to economic uncertainty, delaying efforts to formalize environmental risk reporting and setting back the ESG movement.
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48% Bias Score
Scott Trust Endowment: Responsible Investing Secures Guardian's Future
The Scott Trust Endowment invests responsibly to ensure the Guardian's long-term financial health, allocating £82.6 million (7% of assets) to climate and nature solutions, actively engaging in alliances promoting responsible investment practices.
Scott Trust Endowment: Responsible Investing Secures Guardian's Future
The Scott Trust Endowment invests responsibly to ensure the Guardian's long-term financial health, allocating £82.6 million (7% of assets) to climate and nature solutions, actively engaging in alliances promoting responsible investment practices.
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32% Bias Score
BMO Faces Shareholder Backlash Over Climate Policies
Bank of Montreal (BMO) faced shareholder pressure at its AGM over its climate record, particularly its sponsorship of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and a low ratio (23 cents to $1) of renewable to fossil fuel funding; proposals for greater transparency received 20% and 32% support.
BMO Faces Shareholder Backlash Over Climate Policies
Bank of Montreal (BMO) faced shareholder pressure at its AGM over its climate record, particularly its sponsorship of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and a low ratio (23 cents to $1) of renewable to fossil fuel funding; proposals for greater transparency received 20% and 32% support.
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44% Bias Score
Brand Purpose Backlash: The End of Corporate Social Responsibility?
The brand purpose era, from 2015-2022, saw corporations integrate social activism into marketing, leading to a backlash and the current retreat from ESG commitments due to the perceived disconnect between corporate claims and declining living standards.
Brand Purpose Backlash: The End of Corporate Social Responsibility?
The brand purpose era, from 2015-2022, saw corporations integrate social activism into marketing, leading to a backlash and the current retreat from ESG commitments due to the perceived disconnect between corporate claims and declining living standards.
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52% Bias Score
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