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As gas prices surge, blame game mostly ignores impact from new liberal financial policy

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‘Woke’ investing concept seen as factor in Americans paying more at the pump. With record gas prices devastating household budgets, President Joe Biden is deflecting blame, arguing Russia and corporate greed are the real causes. His critics, meanwhile, are pointing the finger at excessive government spending and the Federal Reserve for maintaining near-zero interest rates amid such spending. …

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The Corporate Citizenship Project Interviews Los Angeles Residents about ‘ESG’ in New Video Series

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The think-tank found that most people were skeptical about whether Environmental, Social, Governance (“ESG”) proponents were motivated by a sincere desire to do the right thing or just wanted to “look good” to the media DES MOINES, Iowa, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Corporate Citizenship Project, a think-tank dedicated towards a data-driven approach to corporate governance …

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ISS Under Fire for Continued Refusal to Downgrade Russia’s ESG Rating

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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, many environmental, social, and governance investors have discovered that some of their money was invested in Russian-controlled firms and that some of those firms had higher ESG ratings than many European companies. Nearly every major Russian company is either directly state-owned or controlled by a Putin-aligned oligarch.  …

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ISS Under Fire for Continued Refusal to Downgrade Russia’s ESG Rating

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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, many environmental, social, and governance investors have discovered that some of their money was invested in Russian-controlled firms and that some of those firms had higher ESG ratings than many European companies. Nearly every major Russian company is either directly state-owned or controlled by a Putin-aligned oligarch. …

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Asset Managers Facing Regulatory Scrutiny for Misleading ESG Claims; Are Proxy Advisors Next?

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The Securities and Exchange Commission last month proposed amendments to specific rules and reporting forms under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 that would require registered investment advisers and exempt-from-reporting advisers to reveal more information on how they consider environmental, social, and governance factors in their advisory activities. “The proposed rules and form amendments are …

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GOP Geared Up for Anti-ESG Push After Midterm Elections, Should Proxy Advisors Be Nervous?

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As Republicans prepare for what pollsters believe will be a major election victory in the 2022 Midterms, efforts are already underway in conservative circles to fight the growing ESG movement through congressional action and actions taken by corporate actors. If Republicans win control of the U.S. House in the upcoming midterm elections, some significant changes …

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Why ESG Investments Are Under Scrutiny

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The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an investigation into the investment management segment of Goldman Sachs. The investigation is focused on Goldman’s ESG funds offerings. Institutions and individuals wanting to invest in funds or stocks that meet environmental, social, and governance criteria are mostly on …

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