The end of June marks the end of another proxy year, and the past year certainly looks very different from previous ones, particularly when it comes to sustainability. Overall, the number of ESG ...

Political and regulatory changes have contributed to a turbulent time for environmental and social governance (ESG) issues in 2025. On the one hand, a dramatic change in governmental stance in the U.S ...

U.S. investors have withdrawn money from ESG funds for 10 consecutive quarters, according to Morningstar. The exodus is partly attributable to President Donald Trump's antipathy for policies tied to ...

The global universe of sustainable mutual funds and exchange-traded funds recorded an estimated $27 billion in net outflows in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with outflows of nearly $55 billion ...

ESG funds have suffered outflows for two consecutive years, partly due to political blowback. Investment analysts say "environmental, social and governance" funds are here to stay despite headwinds.

Laws and regulations that require private sector organizations to report on climate-related matters have increased in recent years. Generally, these varied disclosure laws seek to advance transparency ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an attorney who writes about ESG policy, laws, and regulations. On March 31, BlackRock BLK CEO Larry Fink released his annual ...

“This is not about communication. This is not about ideology. This is about business and strategy.” Hacina Py, chief sustainability officer at Societe Generale, cuts straight to the point. Her words ...

Some of the country’s leading voices in business, finance, and sustainability gathered on Tuesday, October 21, in Lagos for the 2025 Private Sector ESG Forum media launch, a prelude to one of Africa’s ...

The environmental, social and governance movement is retreating globally. Yet, higher education continues to push this failed investment strategy. As a result, university students will be ill-equipped ...