North America

Two out of five of New York City’s public pension funds adopt 2040 net-zero plan, putting asset managers and companies on notice.

As research shows conservative proposals gain low levels of support, RI speaks to Scott Shepard at prolific ‘anti-ESG’ filer NCPPR about the group’s strategy.

News comes as anti-ESG Kansas bill watered down.

Canada’s Sustainable Finance Action Council framework to cover ‘priority sectors and activities’ and lay the groundwork for green and transition taxonomies.

Index specialist Mellon Investments becomes first and only CA100+ member to be delisted from investor engagement group.

Regulatory filings suggest a blockbuster year for ESG rule-making in the US, including action on social issues.

Mark Uyeda raised ‘significant concerns’ about ESG rating standards in speech on lack of definition in sustainable finance.

RI goes through the looking glass to examine some of the concerns raised by US conservatives.

Heavyweights file at Tyson Foods on risks to diversified portfolios from antibiotic use in supply chains; As You Sow calls on Exxon and Chevron to undertake re-baselining exercise on emissions.

Thomas DiNapoli, sole trustee of the $233bn New York State Common Retirement Fund, talks to RI about divestment, net zero and anti-ESG backlash.