Investor coalition lobbies standard setter to prioritize human and workers’ rights

ShareAction’s letter urges the International Sustainability Standards Board to also look at human capital and human rights together when it considers disclosures reporting.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2023

6 CFO tips for handling the backlash against ESG

The ESG backlash has compelled companies to alter their sustainability strategies, including ensuring close alignment with core business goals, the Conference Board said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 9, 2023

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Top 5 stories from ESG Dive

This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, from the U.S. pulling out of major climate agreements to federal agencies recalibrating their approach to sustainability under the new administration.

By ESG Dive staff

Record number of ESG shareholder proposals go to a vote

As of June 30, approval rates for shareholder proposals focused on environmental and social issues fell compared to all of 2022, Diligent Market Intelligence said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2023

ESG standard setter releases global reporting rules

The global effort to harmonize rules for corporate sustainability reporting will now focus on rallying adoption of its voluntary standards in dozens of jurisdictions worldwide.

By Jim Tyson • June 27, 2023