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Queen’s Speech should have contained measures to tackle worsening living standards
Not all boards have thought how to apply their principled political approach in future
In an industry awash with ESG ratings and rankings, the FT’s Charlotte Middlehurst explores how investors can avoid the greenwashers
Companies are under pressure to speak out on a wide range of issues. Doing so while avoiding pitfalls will require them to rethink their approach to politics
Regulators globally are seeking common ways of assessing companies’ environmental performance
ESG funds are popular, but research has found the sector is rife with greenwashing. Lawyers warn a reckoning is coming
Two titles make the case for business schools to take on issues such as sustainability, equality and justice
Brands are urged to come clean on their environmental credentials
Environmental experts say the pledge does not go far enough by not banning new fossil fuel financing
Plus, a twist in the European fight over gas and nuclear
As schools scramble to embrace sustainability, rankings providers are trying to evaluate their efforts
Nearly 17,000 companies graded an ‘F’ after failing to provide any environmental data to non-profit group
Plus student funding and alumni employment sectors and seniority
Plus, businesses assess the pros and cons of B Corp certification
Plus, growth of ESG data revenue invites fresh scrutiny and government institutions hit with climate-related litigation
Deluge of capital chasing sustainable investments has increased need for clear standards, watchdogs say
Collaboration with competitors may be essential for companies to cut carbon levels
In the vast pool of data, how can investors see the impact their money is making?
From bonds to carbon credits, investors and regulators seek assurances that claims are not exaggerated
Regulators urged to step up measures to protect investors from misleading environmental claims
Soft skills such as collaboration and resilience have become key in the push for changes to global systems
Plus, Europe reconciles a gas price surge with a record UK green sovereign bond offering
Academic research shows the funds also starve sectors of capital to invest in transition to cleaner energy
Inspired to think boldly, Julia Ménayas co-founded a service focused on social value and sustainability
Concerns including outsourcing and workers’ safety are driving corporate and academic attention
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