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Trump opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates. “Neglecting #ESG could alienate consumers who increasingly value #sustainability." Report from GlobalData on the #insurance industry.

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Report Suggests Most US Consumers Want Greener Insurers
Learn how US consumers prioritize environmental practices in insurance. Find out why insurers need to adapt to eco-friendly initiatives to stay competitive.
insurance-edge.net
November 22, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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Trump is #climate destroyer. But “Consumer choices can help set trends, and public pressure can be even more effective at swaying governments and corporations.”

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The UN Is Failing to Save the World. Here’s What Might.
Global climate negotiations are faltering, but that doesn’t mean the fight against a heating planet is a lost cause.
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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"The message is clear: Sustainability is an increasingly critical factor for consumers. Modern consumers seek transparency and environmentally conscious practices from the brands they support" - by Andi Cross for Forbes Council
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Council Post: Navigating Sustainability: The Critical Role Of Ethical Shipping
Consumers seek environmentally conscious practices from the brands they support, especially in areas like sustainable shipping and product lifecycle management.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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"London has become the B Corp capital of the world with more than 1000 companies being awarded the certification for their sustainable policies."

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London becomes first city in the world with 1000 sustainable B Corp companies
Smaller businesses in London with between 10 and 49 employees are driving the movement forward with around 500 certified as B Corps.
www.standard.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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"questionZERO is proud to lead in empowering consumers to actively support sustainable business practices and be the unstoppable power of collective action in the fight against climate change." - Tanya Larsen, CEO of questionZERO

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questionZERO Leads Responsible Consumerism Innovation with the UN Global Compact Partnership
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A UK-based sustainability benchmarking platform for consumer brands, questionZERO® is pleased to announce our participation in the United...
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November 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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Follow the BTeam.org founded by Sir Richard Branson

“The most profitable investment of our time is in protecting the planet that sustains us all.” - Juan Carlos Mora Uribe, #BTeam Leader and CEO of Bancolombia

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Biodiversity is a strategic asset - New Leadership Playbook
Juan Carlos Mora Uribe urges responsible business leaders to seize the opportunities that come with valuing biodiversity, in the November 2024 edition of “The Catalyst” newsletter.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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"While environmental factors remain a focus for investors, the survey shows increasing attention to social and governance aspects. Investors are often pursuing multiple goals such as creating a fairer society and enhancing governance."
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Investors intend to increase their ESG allocations, but returns and risk remain concerns - Impact Investing
A little more than half of investors say they want to increase the ESG allocations in their portfolios, but concerns about boosting returns and mitigating
www.equities.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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"In a recent Mastercard report, 80% of the public said that they want to live more sustainably in an effort to tackle climate change. Given the vital role financial institutions play in the everyday lives of individuals, what if..."

#Sustainability #ImpactSpending www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/11/1...
The next frontier in finance: How financial institutions can partner with consumers to accelerate climate action
As the world looks to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan to advance the policies needed to deliver deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions to limit global warming to 1.5⁰C, finance is set to be a central...
www.maddyness.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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But consumer appetite for supporting companies' pro - #diversity initiatives is robust.

I invite asset managers who want to make a pro - #DEI ETF investment fund available to consumers to please contact me here or on LinkedIn to discuss maximizing.

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www.axios.com/2024/12/11/t...
Trump's election win spurs anti-DEI investments
His return to power is fueling the backlash to corporations and retailers that some conservatives see as promoting overly progressive social agendas.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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Leslie Samuelrich, president of Green Century Funds, which runs about $1.3 billion of #sustainability funds: "We’re trying to remind people that they can make a difference through their investments."

Consumers can make a difference, too.
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Threatens ESG Investing That Thrived in His First Term
Green funds took off the last time the Republican won the White House—but this time is different.
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM