Financial Regulation

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Emission Omission: A Shareholder Engagement Guide to Uncovering Climate Risks from Non-Operated Assets in the Oil and Gas Industry

This report explores management of methane emissions from the oil and gas industry with the goal to support dialogue that can mitigate investment risk and drive reduction in climate warming, thereby linking shareholder engagement to shareholder value.

Meredith Block, Ben Ratner, Dominic Watson and Louise WhiteOctober 12, 2020

Agency Filing Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Comments on Department of Labor Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights Rule

These comments argue that DOL's Proxy Voting Rule fails to consider evidence that ESG investing is a valid investment strategy.

Jayni Hein, Alex Song, Michael Panfil and Sarah LadinOctober 5, 2020

Event/Conference Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation

Corporate Climate Risk: Assessment, Disclosure, and Action

A video recording is available of this conference on corporate climate-related financial risk, including panels on assessing risk, economic implications for mitigation, the current state of disclosure, and policy considerations for regulators.

Richard Revesz, Jayni Hein, Nat Keohane, Madison Condon and OthersOctober 2, 2020

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation

Morgan Stanley’s Net Zero Pledge Is a Call to Action for Wall Street

This article discusses Morgan Stanley's net-zero financing pledge, ways that JP Morgan and other banks can improve, and next steps for leading banks.

Ben RatnerSeptember 25, 2020

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

A New Warning Bell for Wall Street as Wildfires Rage out West

This article discusses the CFTC's report on climate risk, including its findings and recommendations.

Nat KeohaneSeptember 18, 2020

Agency Filing Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Comments on Department of Labor Financial Factors Rule

These comments argue that DOL's Financial Factors Rule fails to consider the vast evidence that ESG investing is a valid investment strategy.

Jayni Hein, Jessica Rollen, Vickie Patton and Michael PanfilJuly 30, 2020

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation

Climate Change’s New Ally: Big Finance

This article discusses recent trends in shareholder activism and pressure on corporations to act on climate.

Madison CondonJuly 28, 2020

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Trump Administration’s 401(k) Rule Ignores ESG as Core Driver of Financial Performance

This article discusses DOL's amendment to ERISA and highlights evidence that ESG and climate risk are relevant to investment decisions.

Thomas Murray, Ben Ratner and Gabriel MalekJune 29, 2020

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation

CalSTRS Says Climate is Major Portfolio Threat, Companies Must Walk the Walk on Net-Zero

EDF interviews CalSTRS portfolio manager on ESG investing.

Ben RatnerMay 18, 2020

Agency Filing Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Joint Comments to CFTC on Climate-Related Market Risk

Climate-related financial risk is significant and under-assessed, regulation is needed to mitigate that risk, and a price on carbon is needed.

Madison Condon, Jason Schwartz and OthersMay 14, 2020

Emission Omission: A Shareholder Engagement Guide to Uncovering Climate Risks from Non-Operated Assets in the Oil and Gas Industry

Comments on Department of Labor Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights Rule

Corporate Climate Risk: Assessment, Disclosure, and Action

Morgan Stanley’s Net Zero Pledge Is a Call to Action for Wall Street

A New Warning Bell for Wall Street as Wildfires Rage out West

Comments on Department of Labor Financial Factors Rule

Climate Change’s New Ally: Big Finance

Trump Administration’s 401(k) Rule Ignores ESG as Core Driver of Financial Performance

CalSTRS Says Climate is Major Portfolio Threat, Companies Must Walk the Walk on Net-Zero

Joint Comments to CFTC on Climate-Related Market Risk

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