ESG
First Nation calls on B.C. to respect, follow court ruling on industrial developments
Friday, July 9, 2021, 6:02 AM MDT
The British Columbia government is being urged not to appeal a landmark court ruling halting new industrial development that doesn't…
Private equity follows the money—and the money is ditching fossil fuels
Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 6:32 AM MDT
The buyout industry has long been a major backer of fossil-fuel deals. Now it’s rolling out new green asset funds…
Telus, Enbridge greenium boosts sustainability-linked bonds
Friday, July 2, 2021, 6:20 AM MDT
Sales of sustainability-linked bonds out of Canada are poised to take off after two first-time issuers showed companies can tap…
Emboldened ESG activists savour next round of boardroom showdowns
Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 6:36 AM MDT
Mention Engine No. 1’s victory over Exxon Mobil Corp. last month to the socially conscious investing crowd and they’ll rattle off a wish list…
Shedding some light on the murky world of ESG metrics
Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 6:36 AM MDT
Two years ago, researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business started collecting data to determine the real…
Geosciences: The case for early, effective communication to drive change
Monday, June 14, 2021, 6:50 AM MDT
Geoscientist Haydon Mort is hoping to inspire geoscientists to connect with the public in a way that sparks interest in…
Judge blocks drilling plans in 2 states, citing bird habitat
Friday, June 11, 2021, 6:36 AM MDT
A judge has halted plans for oil and gas drilling on vast areas of Wyoming and Montana, citing concerns about a sagebrush-dwelling bird. The…
Biodiversity disclosures set to become part of company reporting
Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 6:50 AM MDT
A global initiative aimed at measuring the impact that financial institutions and corporations are having on the natural world, which received an endorsement from French…
Energy chief cites risk of cyberattacks crippling power grid
Monday, June 7, 2021, 6:20 AM MDT
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Sunday called for more public-private cooperation on cyber defenses and said U.S. adversaries already are capable…
Exxon activist expands boardroom presence with third seat
Friday, June 4, 2021, 6:33 AM MDT
Exxon Mobil Corp. activist investor Engine No. 1 expanded its presence on the oil giant’s board to three seats, according…
Top 5 trends in ESG reporting
Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 6:10 AM MDT
Environment, social, governance (ESG) reports are not entirely new. Large companies have been reporting on their environmental and social impacts for…
Chevron investors back climate proposal in rebuke to C-suite
Thursday, May 27, 2021, 7:17 AM MDT
Chevron Corporation shareholders voted for a proposal to reduce emissions from the company’s customers, the latest sign that oil titans…
