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America’s foremost DEI shareholder activist warns that anti-diversity groups are forcing companies to underperform

Removing obstacles to women and people of color creates a true meritocracy, and shareholders know that’s good for business, says Andy Behar, CEO of As You Sow.

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Economy and Society March 26, 2024: Texas education fund pulls $8.5 billion from BlackRockEconomy and Society March 26, 2024: ESG developments this week

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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House Judiciary Committee subpoenas ESG supporters

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Millennial Money: Does ESG actually do any good?

Both sides of the political spectrum have their say about ESG: It’s either just a label that costs more, or it’s saving the world

The Independent UK

Investors rally behind climate, diversity proposals as proxy season ebbs

Activist shareholders achieved a higher rate of success on public policy resolutions during this year’s proxy season, driven by changes from the Securities and Exchange Commission and investor pressure on companies to tackle environmental, social and governance issues.

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Investors rally behind climate, diversity proposals as proxy season ebbs - Roll Call

Activist investors are having a higher rate of success this year in getting shareholders to approve proposals on climate and diversity.

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Shareholder group is pressing Comcast and Amazon for climate-friendly 401(k) options for employees

PHILADELPHIA — A shareholder advocacy group is pushing Comcast and Amazon to examine why they don’t offer more ”sustainable” funds to employees through their 401(k) retirement plans, arguing that the lack of such options is out of sync with the stated climate goals at each company.

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ESG Investing: SEC Mulls Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure

The SEC is proposing to standardize climate reporting. If approved, requirements could cost a company more than a half-million dollars.

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