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Tennessee Attorney General settles ESG dispute with BlackRock
Tennessee and BlackRock settle ESG dispute; BlackRock agrees to increased proxy voting disclosures and third-party audits.
Investor climate group Net-Zero Asset Managers suspends activities after BlackRock exit
BlackRock exits Net-Zero Asset Managers initiative amid U.S. political backlash, prompting coalition to suspend activities.
BlackRock quits climate group as Wall Street lowers environmental profile
BlackRock exits Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, citing legal scrutiny and confusion over its climate policies.
US House committee targets another investor climate group
The House Judiciary Committee is probing 60 asset managers over ties to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, alleging antitrust violations.
US House panel finds BlackRock, other asset managers leery of joining climate initiative
U.S. asset managers avoided climate initiatives fearing regulatory scrutiny, as GOP alleges a "climate cartel" collusion scheme.
Global climate funds set for first annual outflows, Morningstar says
For the first time, global climate funds face net withdrawals, with $24B pulled in 2024 amid poor returns, greenwashing, and anti-ESG sentiment.
JPMorgan gives green energy finance ratio for the first time
Banks are increasingly under pressure from investors to show how they are helping clients in the transition to clean energy.
Analysis: US companies boost social and climate reporting amid ESG backlash
U.S. firms have increased ESG reporting, with 85 per cent now disclosing emissions and 82.6 per cent sharing workforce data.
NYC comptroller Lander to end private market fossil fuel investments
If approved, the plan would bar future investments in pipelines and LNG terminals in the funds' private equity portfolios.
New York State fund swapped coal assets for responsible index ETF
New York's State Insurance Fund reduced its carbon exposure by 40% by shifting coal assets into a responsible-investment ETF.
