Environment

The Dan River coal ash spill was a call to action for Duke Energy, says CEO Lynn Good. It forced the company to focus on the larger issues of operational excellence and environmental safety.
Co-CIOs of Generation Investment Management Mark Ferguson and Miguel Nogales proved that the firm’s principles of sustainable investing work. Now co-founders Blood and Gore need to reach the next generation.
More companies are publishing corporate social and sustainability reports on their operations amid fresh evidence that transparency enhances valuations.
BlackRock and Ceres collaborate on a practical guide for convincing businesses about the need to focus on long-term challenges.
The combination of droughts and floods has highlighted the troubles with the U.S.’s aging water infrastructure and opened investors’ minds to the sector.
A recent survey finds that many impact funds are beating their benchmarks, rebutting skeptics and underscoring opportunity in this growing field.
PRI’s global network is gaining momentum as more signatories support environmental, social and corporate governance principles when investing.
A group of institutional investors has filed shareholder resolutions to pressure oil and gas companies into using better hydraulic fracturing procedures.
“Safe harbor” urged for environmental, social responsibility and corporate governance investing.
The steps outlined by the 2009 Copenhagen Accord should be followed by further policies and actions worldwide.