U.S. SEC unveils rules to ensure ESG funds follow through on investments

While the new rules will affect most funds, including index funds, their target is ESG funds which drew a record $649 billion globally through Nov. 30, up from $542 billion and $285 billion in 2020 and 2019, respectively, according to Refinitiv Lipper data. Andrew Behar, president of climate-activist group, As You Sow, said market participants have exploited a loophole in the current rules when naming funds. Read More →

Invest Your ValuesAs You SowMay 25, 2022homepage, ESG, Andrew Behar, sec rule, greenwashing