Anti-ESG legislation in a number of states is poised to cost taxpayers and retirees billions. Now, a group of companies and investors are standing up for their right to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their decision-making to safeguard investments for the long term.
(Reuters) - Large companies, including asset manager Franklin Templeton and web-services provider Akamai Technologies Inc, joined an effort on Thursday to defend sustainable investment practices from a backlash by U.S. Republican politicians. | 05:09pm