Climate Finance Groups Are Misunderstood, BMO Says
On April 25, 2023 by Ken PuckerClimate finance groups that press companies to decarbonize are wrongly confused as being regulators that set rules for businesses to reach net zero emissions, according to Dan Barclay, chief executive officer of BMO Capital Markets. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-25/climate-finance-groups-are-misunderstood-bmo-s-barclay-says?leadSource=uverify%20wall&sref=fnjoKOAK
Vanguard Confronts an Inconvenient Truth
On April 24, 2023 by Ken PuckerVanguard had previously joined the Net Zero Asset Manager’s initiative (NZAM) in 2021, but withdrew 21 months later, citing confusion about individual firms’ views. Vanguard is unique in its ownership structure, commitment to passive index-based low-fee funds, and focus on retail investors. It has taken a more cautious approach to ESG investing and doesn’t heavily […]
When Marketing Gets Political
On April 17, 2023 by Ken PuckerThis week, Rothy’s is turning its marketing clout to support a New York State recycling bill. As brands look to back up sustainability marketing such moves are likely to become more common, particularly when business interests, consumer values and policy efforts align. Support for regulatory changes is needed for brands to deliver on their sustainability […]