Undaunted by Trump’s 180-degree turn on environmental policies, New York recently followed in California’s footsteps with a corporate data accountability bill.  US states are continuing to actively support climate action, despite the plethora of adverse executive orders introduced by US President Donald Trump as he returned to office. The most recent case was in New York, where on 27 January…

Trump’s Second Term and Its Unexpected Impact on ESG When Donald Trump secured his second term in office, few anticipated that his stance on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) would set the stage for a shift in how businesses approach sustainability. Throughout his first term, Trump made it clear that he was no friend of the green agenda, believing that…

Trump’s Second Term and Its Unexpected Impact on ESG When Donald Trump secured his second term in office, few anticipated that his stance on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) would set the stage for a shift in how businesses approach sustainability. Throughout his first term, Trump made it clear that he was no friend of the green agenda, believing that…

The European Commission has announced a delay in the implementation of revisions to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) until Q4 2025, as well as more details on its Omnibus package. In its 2025 Work Programme, the Commission confirmed it would delay the revision of SFDR until Q4 2025 under its ‘simplification’ agenda. Meanwhile, the Commission reiterated plans for the…

A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.  Investors felt the impact of new priorities at the US regulator, despite its empty chair. Regulator in reverse  – Paul Atkins’ confirmation hearing by the Senate Banking Committee has not yet been scheduled, but the absence of a new chair is not stopping the US Securities and…

Rising demand offers a range of low-carbon investment choices, according to Rahul Bhushan, Managing Director at ARK Invest Europe. Global emissions have reached a new record high. While that sounds alarming, it’s worth taking stock of the energy transition with a clear-eyed view. Beneath the headline numbers, the forces shaping the energy landscape are shifting dramatically. Clean energy, especially solar,…

Institutional investors look to address increasing misalignment with asset managers and remedy issues identified in 2023 stewardship review. A newly released climate stewardship statement supported by 26 large asset owners has presented five principles-based expectations of asset managers, seeking to clarify investor demands. The statement looks to catalyse constructive conversations between asset owners and asset managers and embed efficiencies into…