Regulation
Australian Regulator Accuses Mercer Super of Greenwashing
The nation’s Securities and Investments Commission is suing the pension fund for allegedly misleading members about sustainability.
Tag: Greenwashing
Market Drilldown
Is Big Oil’s Renewable Energy Push Credible—and Good for Investors?
Exxon and its kin were laggard stocks for a long time, but now they enjoy flush revenue and strong share prices. The bet: Their clean fuels may give them better stability.
Regulation
Goldman Sachs Agrees to Pay $4 Million to SEC for ESG Violations
The investment bank agreed to the penalty and a cease-and-desist order without admitting fault for allegedly violating their ESG research policies.
Risk
Australia’s HESTA Accused of Greenwashing
The Environmental Defenders Office says HESTA’s investments in oil and gas companies could be in breach of the law.
Shop Talk
Special Report: Tips From CIOs and Managers to Avoid Greenwashed Investments
Top CIOs suggest questions to ask when building your theses.
Regulation
How Is Europe’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Working Out?
The rules require firms with 500 or more employees to disclose multiple ESG metrics.
Alternatives
S&P Finds Little Evidence ‘Greenwashing’ Is Widespread
The firm says increased scrutiny of sustainable bonds is forcing issuers to substantiate ESG claims.
Opinion
Opinion: Active Ownership and Fund-Level Reporting Are Key to Combating Greenwashing
Sarah Bratton Hughes, head of sustainability, North America, at Schroders, says it’s imperative to increase transparency and standardize reporting for ESG investments.