Posts tagged climate
Why the Term ‘ESG’ Is Disappearing — But the Practices Remain
June 22, 2025 // In 2023, Vincent Vernuccio claimed “You will be hearing less and less about ESG. They are still going to be doing it. But they are just not calling it ESG.” I was surprised to hear that back then. Nearly two years later, it is time to examine how this prediction has unfolded. What has changed in corporate communication, investment trends, and regulatory landscapes? And how do developments in the United States compare to those in Europe, where ESG is subject to increasing scrutiny and reform?
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Cassidy To Introduce Bill To Stop Left-Wing Investing From Taking Over Retirement Funds
September 27, 2024 // “Asset managers should prioritize helping Americans achieve the best return for their retirement, not funneling their clients’ money to fund a left-wing political ideology,” Cassidy, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, said. “This legislation protects 152 million Americans who depend on a strong retirement to live after their career is over.” Under current Department of Labor rules, administrators of employee retirement plans are allowed to consider ESG factors when choosing between investment opportunities they have determined to be of equivalent quality. If a retirement fund determines multiple investment options are of equal value under Cassidy’s bill, it must document how it made that determination and then choose at random between the options.
Opinion: Michigan is better off because of right-to-work law
May 9, 2022 // Right-to-work laws drew raucous debates over their adoption, but evidence continues to demonstrate largely positive effects from such laws. They should be protected by policymakers for the sake of worker freedom and for sound economic development policy.