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Ask a Scientist: What’s Up With the Attack on ESG Investing?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Officials at the state and federal level have launched a full-court press against what the financial industry calls “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) investing. The larger question is: Are asset managers shirking their fiduciary duty to maximize returns by adopting ESG criteria, which generally favor renewables over fossil fuels?

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A Rising Tide of Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements? (ESG Advisory Series, Part 2)

Arnold Porter

This Advisory is the second in a series concerning environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations for the financial services industry and other companies. Arnold & Porter will be publishing additional ESG advisories over the next several months. * * * * *. Last week may have been the most newsworthy yet.