Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 A biweekly topical newsletter from CIO ESG A newsletter for institutional investors, spotlighting news about environmental, social and governance considerations. Economy Earnings Calls Include Fewer ESG Mentions, but Talk of AI Is Rising While political controversy dogs green initiatives, artificial intelligence replaces them as the new popular topic. Regulation Republicans, Democrats Continue to Speak Past Each Other on ESG Future ESG policy is likely to be influenced more by which party is in power than by its actual merits. Risk Due Diligence: Using ESG as a Risk Mitigator Although seldom apparent in financial statements, environmental, social and governance deficiencies can come out of nowhere and slam investors. Asset Allocation DeSantis Signs Florida Anti-ESG Bill Into Law Governor hopes to provide a ‘blueprint’ for other states looking to prohibit sustainable investing. Asset Allocation ESG, Non-ESG Investing Returns Differ Minimally, Says Research Affiliates But when portfolios are not cap-weighted, green-oriented investments do better, the firm finds. ESG Kansas Governor Allows Anti-ESG Bill to Become Law Laura Kelly neither vetoes nor signs bill, permitting its implementation despite ‘reservations about the potential unforeseen consequences.’ Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get Chief Investment Officer Spotlight directly in your mailbox!

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