ESG

Religious “awakened” capitalism?  The problem with conservative arguments against ESG

Religious “awakened” capitalism? The problem with conservative arguments against ESG

For many business leaders, today’s corporate standards go beyond maximizing shareholder value to consider the broader needs of the community – what are colloquially described as environmental issues. , Social and Governance (ESG). Yet ESG is also routinely condemned today, mostly by conservative critics, as misguided and inappropriate manifestations of “Woke” ideology. Republicans in Congress …

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ESG: Adherence to internal policy and procedures

ESG: Adherence to internal policy and procedures

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 INTRODUCTION: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SECOND”) recently accused Goldman Sachs Asset Management, LP (“GS”) for failures of policies and procedures involving two mutual funds and a separately managed account strategy marketed as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments. GS agreed to pay a $4 million fine to settle1 expenses. FACTS: …

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Employer-Sponsored Volunteering: Doing Good for Business, Mental Health and the World

Employer-Sponsored Volunteering: Doing Good for Business, Mental Health and the World

Employer-Sponsored Volunteering: Doing Good for Business, Mental Health and the World Getty Images Every company wants to be seen as an environmental, social and governance (ESG) leader. But many are unaware of one of the most effective and efficient ways to fully engage their staff in ESG leadership: empowering employees to give their time to …

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