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A majority of U.S. CEOs anticipate needing to pause or scale back their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts this year due to economic challenges. This business transformation consultant makes the case for ESG in business, even as recession looms.

Can venture capital save the planet? The industry is betting a serious amount of money in climate tech startups to prove it can — or at least do its part. Hence the recent launch of the Venture Climate Alliance, a coalition of firms looking to build an industry-wide movement to combat climate change and transition to net zero.

With biodiversity loss quickly accelerating across the globe, investors increasingly recognize the quantifiable risks in their portfolios — and many are engaging with companies to take bold actions that reduce their impact on nature.

VentureFuel offers a fresh take on traditional innovation models. It connects established companies with diverse startups to tackle two problems at once: stifled innovation within larger companies and abysmally low levels of diversity in startup funding.

The European Parliament approved a new law last week to ban the import of commodities tied to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change that accounts for about 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. So, what does the new law mean for business, and will the U.S. follow suit?

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to update its Green Guides for the first time since 2012. But without stricter enforcement, will the guides really have much clout? Not to mention, how do we define "green" when attempting to solve one problem often creates another?

In a rush to capitalize on sustainable trends, many retailers have been more focused on marketing the “right” message than actually walking the talk. But forward-thinkers in the industry prove it's possible to communicate with consumers in a way that's engaging, practical and actually accurate.

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reveals that civil society is failing to curb emissions enough to avoid the most catastrophic outcomes of the climate crisis. The private sector has an opportunity to step in and lead the way to a decarbonized world, says Steve Varley of EY.

Private equity and ESG initiatives have something very important in common: They're both in it for the long haul. This investment banker and environmental, social and governance (ESG) expert explains how to make the most of it.

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.

Water stewardship presents a path to sustainable investment that avoids "greenwashing." Companies interested in true sustainability should pay close attention to the risks and opportunities associated with water, this investment advisor says.

Investments in climate tech have outstripped those in the broader clean technology space. But can the sector avoid the same bubble that clean tech experienced? This venture capital executive offers actionable tips on how investors can responsibly support climate tech while also earning solid returns.

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released the fourth beta version of its risk management framework today. It's one step closer to the eventuality of mandatory biodiversity disclosures — and companies should prepare sooner rather than later, says Carolin Leeshaa, TNFD taskforce member and biodiversity lead at KPMG Australia.