Corporate Governance
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Global initiative releases draft framework for corporate social disclosures
The draft guidance from the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures is designed to help companies disclose governance and oversight of issues related to workers, consumers and communities.
By Lamar Johnson • June 3, 2026 -
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Deloitte upgrades UK, EU sustainability chief to CSO for new EMEA business
Company veteran Smruti Naik-Jones — most recently CSO for Deloitte UK and North and South Europe — will lead sustainability strategy for the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business.
By Zoya Mirza • June 3, 2026 -
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The landscape for ESG continues to shift, as U.S. exits from major climate agreements and organizations are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.
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Accounting and finance pros value making their mark on ESG issues
The opportunity to play a role in social and environmental matters is a key aspect of a potential employer’s appeal.
By David McCann • June 3, 2026 -
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Governance surpasses environment as top ESG reputational risk in 2026
A new report from GlobeScan that surveyed nearly 300 business leaders found that the reordering of perceived risk “highlights rising concern over corporate ethics and accountability.”
By Zoya Mirza • June 2, 2026 -
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Democratic finance officers rebut Republican assertions to credit agencies: Exclusive
The state and local finance officers sent a letter to Fitch, Moody’s and S&P last month urging the companies to maintain “independent, forward-looking” risk assessments as part of their ratings frameworks.
By Lamar Johnson • June 2, 2026 -
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Coalition for Health AI releases governance guidance for health systems
The resources are meant to serve as a standard but flexible framework for health systems, regardless of their size or available resources, the industry group said.
By Emily Olsen • June 1, 2026 -
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SEC proposes rule rescinding Biden-era climate risk disclosures
The agency’s proposal calls the 2024 climate disclosure rules “a dramatic overreach of the Commission’s statutory authority and, independently, unsound as a matter of policy.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 29, 2026 -
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OpinionHow data center demand can accelerate climate tech deployment
As AI and data center build out continues to scale, there are three principles worth getting right, according to the executive director of the Carbon Business Council.
By Ben Rubin • May 29, 2026 -
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Strong corporate social impact programs reap financial rewards: ACCP
Such programs, which can encompass DEI, ESG and CSR, strengthen brand resilience, mitigate risk and attract and retain talent, according to research compiled by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
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Data center firm DigitalBridge in $1.1B deal to buy ArcLight
The deal reflects the “convergence of power, AI and digital infrastructure,” the companies said. ArcLight owned about 20.8 gigawatts as of June.
By Ethan Howland • May 28, 2026 -
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North Carolina sues EV maker VinFast over unbuilt factory
The state is looking to acquire the megasite of a proposed automotive and battery facility and protect taxpayer money tied to the delayed $3 billion project.
By Nathan Owens • May 28, 2026 -
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BP ousts chair over ‘serious’ governance, oversight concerns
The oil giant’s board removed Albert Manifold from his roles as chair and director this week, effective immediately. He faced a significant contingent of investor opposition at BP’s recent annual meeting.
By Lamar Johnson • Updated May 27, 2026 -
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Newsom signs order focused on AI’s workforce impacts
The executive order directs state agencies to evaluate a range of approaches, including “safety-net” options for displaced workers.
By Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2026 -
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Proxy adviser ISS sued by 4 Republican AGs over ESG
The state court lawsuits from Texas, Iowa, Nebraska and West Virginia allege the world’s largest proxy adviser violated state consumer protection laws. An ISS spokeswoman told ESG Dive “the allegations lack merit.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 26, 2026 -
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It’s official: Shein will acquire Everlane
The deal promises to salvage the sustainability-oriented direct-to-consumer brand’s finances, but its tie-up with the Chinese fast-fashion giant comes at a cost.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2026 -
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SBTi lays out strategy pivot to expand role as climate action ‘transformation partner’
The global standard-setting organization said “the world has changed significantly since its founding” and that its strategy for the rest of the decade “marks a clear shift.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 22, 2026 -
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Meta, Enbridge to build solar, storage for Wyoming data centers
Enbridge expects to invest $1.2 billion into the project's construction, with 365 megawatts of solar and 200 MW of battery capacity it anticipates will enter service by the end of 2027.
By Diana DiGangi • May 22, 2026 -
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FASB finalizes new environmental credit rules
Previously generally accepted accounting principles provided no specific guidance to help companies account for carbon offsets and emissions allowances related to cap-and-trade programs.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated May 22, 2026 -
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Target leadership under fire over ‘strategic missteps’ on DEI, ICE
Investors Trillium Asset Management, SOC Investment Group and Mercy Investment Services asked shareholders to oppose the reelection of Brian Cornell and Christine Leahy at Target’s annual shareholder meeting.
By Zoya Mirza • May 20, 2026 -
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Google, Blackstone back AI infrastructure venture to support data center demand
The private equity firm will invest $5 billion in a new AI-focused company offering data center capacity. The venture expects to bring 500 MW of capacity online by 2027.
By Lamar Johnson • May 19, 2026 -
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Environmental performance a ‘core pillar’ of business strategy: report
Most companies say environmental planning delivers competitive advantage, increased investment, and cost savings, according to a survey conducted by sustainable solutions provider Onterris.
By Lauren Schenkman • May 18, 2026 -
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Crux gets $500M debt facility for clean energy investments
The company said it plans to use the funding to finance “tax-driven investments,” including “hybrid tax equity, accelerating the deployment of clean energy.”
By Diana DiGangi • May 15, 2026 -
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Smurfit Westrock introduces 2030 sustainability goals
In its first sustainability report covering the integrated company, Smurfit Westrock laid out targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste. It also teased that more goals could be coming.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2026 -
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Florida AG subpoenas NFL over inclusive hiring practices, ‘Rooney Rule’
James Uthmeier is questioning whether the National Football League’s inclusive hiring policies are legal under state law, and whether alterations to how such policies are represented are misleading.
By Lamar Johnson • May 14, 2026 -
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Coal-based steelmaking outpaces the industry’s low-emissions transition
Electric arc furnaces grew by 1% over the past year to comprise 34% of global capacity, as steelmakers invest in existing blast furnaces, the Global Energy Monitor found.
By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2026
