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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks aims to level the playing field in ESG investing

The NBA star is launching a new venture with John Koudounis, president and CEO of Calamos Investments.

Fortune

One of the NBA's biggest stars grew up with parents 'scared to trust people with their money.' Now, he's dedicated to make others feel safe investing

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and John Koudounis, CEO of Calamos Investments, are rolling out a plan to make ESG investing accessible to all.

Fortune

States sue Biden administration over ESG in retirement plans

As the new Republican House majority prepares to push back against ESG investing, some House Democrats have launched their own ESG-related caucus to counter Republicans’ efforts:

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Montana governor announces ban on ESG considerations in state investments

The office of Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) released the following statement on January 18 announcing that Montana has joined several other states in prohibiting non-financial considerations, including considerations related to ESG, in the state’s investments:

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Virginia governor expresses concerns about ESG investing

Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin (R)—who worked for most of his career in financial services (private equity), where he eventually became co-CEO of the Carlyle Group— signaled last week that he, like many of his Republican colleagues, has some concerns about ESG:

Ballotpedia

Investors defend ESG 'materiality' in expectation of more attacks - Roll Call

The rise in ESG investing has brought more criticism of the concept, especially of SEC proposals to require more disclosure.

Roll Call

We asked 1,261 voters about the crackdown on ESG investing. You’ll never guess which party’s voters are most opposed to it

This key group felt that government limits on corporations’ ESG efforts interfere excessively with the free market.

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Ramesh Ponnuru: Republicans are coming for ESG investing

Republican complaints about “ESG investing” have been building in recent years. But they have not always been clear about what they want to do about it besides complain.

Tribune News Service

Emboldened House Republicans to bring ESG scrutiny, experts say - Roll Call

House Republicans are expected to give lots of scrutiny to ESG investing, particularly the financial institutions that use it and the SEC.

Roll Call

We are one of the ESG rating agencies Sen. Toomey called out. Here’s why he has a point

Pennsylvania Sen. Toomey has started a vital conversation around transparency in the ESG investing space, writes ESG Book CEO Daniel Klier.

Fortune

Midterm results could strengthen state opposition to ESG

Republican midterm gains could strengthen state opposition to ESG according to Roll Call

Ballotpedia

Economy and Society, November 15, 2022: Former BlackRock senior adviser expresses concerns with ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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California Gov. Newsom: ‘Ideological attacks on ESG investing defy the free market–and taxpayers are losing out. Here’s why we consistently beat Republican-led states in nearly every economic category’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says governors like Ron DeSantis of Florida are going against free enterprise and capitalism for political gain.

Fortune

What Is ESG Investing and Is It Right for You?

ESG means investing in a way that considers a company's environmental, social and governance profile. Here's what that means in practice.

Kiplinger

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COP27: What is ESG investing and can it help world leaders limit global warming?

Is it hot air or a chance to cool global warming -- Economic and Social Governance divides opinion on stock markets

Roll Call

Nutrition advocates want investors to improve food sector practices - Roll Call

Taking a page out of ESG investing, nutrition advocates urge shareholders to push for changes in food companies' practices.

WEKU

How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars

Amid Republican attacks, investors focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues say they are just trying understand emerging risks and opportunities.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: ESG investing and the debate surrounding it

After starting as a niche corner of the finance world, ESG investing has since exploded to become a major force on Wall Street _ and the latest front in the nation’s cultural schism

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