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    Over 40% of Senior Executives Prioritizing ESG in Career Decisions: Survey

    2025-03-05

    ESG Today: More than 40% of senior executives report that they prioritize ESG factors when applying for jobs, well ahead of their more junior peers, and many see a rising role for sustainability in talent attraction over the longer term, according to a new survey released by Economist Impact.

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    M&G to Adopt “Sustainability Improvers” Label for Climate-Focused Fund Range

    2025-03-05

    ESG Today: International investment manager M&G Investments announced that it will adopt the new “Sustainability Improvers” label introduced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for its Sustain Paris Aligned range of climate mitigation-focused investment funds.

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    Europe’s Demand for Digital Sustainability Solutions on the Rise

    2025-03-04

    Yahoo Finance: Despite economic uncertainty and cost pressures, Europe’s demand for digital solutions that improve sustainability and governance continues to grow, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group.

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    Standard Chartered to Engage with all Priority Clients in High-Emitting Sectors Over Next 12 Months

    2025-03-04

    ESG Today: International banking group Standard Chartered announced the release of its inaugural Transition Plan, outlining its detailed plan to achieve its climate goals, including its target to reach net zero emissions across its financing activities by 2050.

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    92% of CFOs Plan to Boost Sustainability Spending

    2025-03-03

    ESG Dive: While debates around climate change are only getting hotter in 2025, chief financial officers surveyed in December appeared to be holding firm to their commitment to sustainability.

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    Blackstone Raises $5.6 Billion for Energy Transition-focused Private Equity Fund

    2025-02-28

    ESG Today: Alternative asset manager Blackstone announced that it has raised $5.6 billion for its energy transition-focused private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV, closing the fund at its hard cap.

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    Wells Fargo Drops Financed Emissions Target Amid ESG Rethink

    2025-02-28

    MSN: Wells Fargo is scrapping its goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its financed portfolio by 2050 as banks rethink their sustainable lending activities.

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    Standard Chartered Sets 2050 Net Zero Goal with $300 Billion Sustainable Finance Plan

    2025-02-27

    ESG News: Standard Chartered has released its detailed Transition Plan, showcasing how the bank will integrate climate considerations into all aspects of its operations, aiming for Net Zero across financing activities by 2050 and operations by 2025.

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    Anti-ESG Groups Intensify Activism Early in 2025 Proxy Season

    2025-02-26

    CFO Dive: Groups opposed to environmental, social and governance initiatives at U.S. companies have stepped up their activism early in the 2025 proxy season, submitting 20% of all shareholder proposals, a 5 percentage point increase compared with the same period last year, the Conference Board said.

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    More Fiduciaries Fight Back Against ‘Politically Motivated’ Anti-ESG Movement

    2025-02-26

    Institutional Investor: Donald Trump’s re-election in November boosted anti-environmental, social, and governance efforts, prompting 11 Republican state attorneys general to sue BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard in December for allegedly pushing ESG investment options at the expense of the energy industry.

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