'Following the hottest year on record in 2023 ... the world's largest asset managers reneging on their commitments to CA100+ is clear backsliding on climate risk, exactly when investors need to raise their ambition' - Eli Kasargod-Staub, Majority Action
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'Eli Kasargod-Staub, the executive director of Majority Action, a nonprofit in Washington focused on responsible investing .... called BlackRock’s move 'heinous risk mismanagement' that shows it views climate action as 'optional window-dressing.''

Racial inequity, attacks on workers rights and inaction on climate change are a fundamental aspect of institutional investors' fiduciary duty. Check out our blog post on@TakeOnWallSt!

This is a great op-ed that places more responsibility on shareholders for enforcing sustainable climate goals. The conclusion says it all: 'Big Oil needs to change, or Paris will fail. That’s a decision for shareholders.'

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Chevron's ($CVX) 'racial equity audit' fails to satisfy shareholders' request both in terms of content and process. Not only were the co's impacts on communities of color not assessed, relevant stakeholder voices were not consulted in its development. bit.ly/3MfVOuB

TOMORROW: Join us and ICCR for “Becoming an Active Client: New Tools for Asset Owners on Managers’ Proxy Voting and Analyzing State Street’s Major Step Backwards on Climate,' @ 11 a.m. EST. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ICCR has built a set of easy-to-use letters that institutional investors can send to their relationship managers and top management at major asset management firms. If you're ready to take a more active role in engaging your asset manager, register and join us 👇

Join us and ICCR for “Becoming an Active Client: New Tools for Asset Owners on Managers’ Proxy Voting and Analyzing State Street’s Major Step Backwards on Climate,' on Tuesday, May 9 @ 11 a.m. EST. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

THIS WEEK: Join Majority Action + others for a webinar on corporate accountability at J.P. Morgan. It's time to phase out financing for fossil fuel expansion. #ClimateJustice #PeopleVsFossilFuels Learn more on Wednesday, May 3, 9am PT/12pm ET. Register: secure.ucsusa.org/a/2023-5-3-jpm…

Join Majority Action other advocates for a webinar on corporate accountability at J.P. Morgan. It's time to phase out financing for fossil fuel expansion. #ClimateJustice #PeopleVsFossilFuels Learn more on Wednesday, May 3, 9am PT/12pm ET. Register: secure.ucsusa.org/a/2023-5-3-jpm…

I'm watching today as shareholders vote on resolutions demanding that Citi, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America set stronger climate targets and stop financing fossil fuels.

Not meeting these commitments puts our planet and financial system at huge risk.
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Is DTE Energy's political spending in opposition to its own policies? Please join a webinar hosted by the Defend Black Voters Coalition on Tuesday, April 25 from 2-3 PM ET. Sign up here: communitychange.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Financial institutions should consider all risks to investments, including the systemic risk of climate change.

Vanguard's response to climate risk can't go unchecked.

I urge their clients to raise concerns, like NYC is doing w/our fund managers.
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