Proud Member of the UN Global Compact's CFO Taskforce for the SDGs

Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:30

This week, during the 75th annual (and first-ever virtual) UN General Assembly, I had the opportunity to speak at the United Nations Global Compact to support the launch of the CFO Taskforce for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Surveying the Investment World through an ESG Lens: A Snapshot of Key Topics From the US

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 08:50

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics have never been more prominent in investors’ minds than they are today. But there’s considerable variation among investment managers about how ESG is considered or integrated.

An Investor's Perspective on the Proposed Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 09:40

Can stakeholders (regulators, policymakers and market participants) deliver a sustainable finance framework that serves the end-client well?

How a Broadening Stakeholder Base Shines a Light on Sustainability

Tue, 12/17/2019 - 08:00

Around the world, societal demographic shifts are becoming evident, bringing long-standing assumptions and theses into question.

Schneider Electric Gears up for Climate Week NYC, Launching an Inspiring New Program for UN SDGs and Reinforcing & Accelerating Its Commitments for a Carbon Neutral World

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 18:35

Coronavirus Gives Workers Wake-up Call, Leads to Surge in Open Enrollment Research

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 18:25

The annual open enrollment season is nearly underway, and U.S. employees will be making benefits decisions during an unprecedented and challenging time.

The Latinx Factor: The Force Reshaping American Business and The Economy

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:35

CEO’s of three of America’s largest corporations in travel, hospitality and finance discuss business trends, digitization, and how their respective industries are likely to evolve in the coming years.

CEOs, Make Sure Your Employees Aren't Struggling To Get By

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 17:05

In 2018, PayPal anonymously surveyed a large sample of its hourly and entry-level employees to assess their financial security. The results indicated that almost two-thirds of surveyed employees reported periodically running out of money between paydays.

MetLife to Reduce Emissions by 30 Percent and Originate $20 Billion of New Green Investments by 2030

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:50

Over the next 10 years, MetLife, Inc. has committed to reduce its location-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels, originate $20 billion in new MetLife Investment Management (MIM)–managed green investments, and allocate $5 million to develop products and partnerships that drive climate solutions.

Meet the Civil Rights Leaders Joining T‑Mobile’s External Diversity and Inclusion Council

Wed, 09/23/2020 - 14:00

The men and women of the council include some of America’s most accomplished civil rights leaders, representing a wide-range of underrepresented communities.