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Meet BlackRock's Larry Fink, the anti-woke movement's favorite villain

As Larry Fink becomes the "anti-woke" campaign's favorite villain, Wall Street's willingness to curb warming has been thrown into question.
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On Wall St., ‘socially responsible’ is common sense. In Congress, it’s political

Lawmakers are trying to restrict the investment choices in workplace retirement plans, but big fund managers are trying to give shareholders a voice.

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BlackRock CEO greenwashing draws investor fire
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BlackRock CEO draws investor fire over ESG 'greenwashing'

UK activist investor Bluebell Capital has called on BlackRock to replace CEO Larry Fink over his failures to move the money management firm beyond investments in fossil fuels.
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What is BlackRock doing on climate change?

Over the last week, BlackRock has come under fire from both Republican anti-ESG crusaders in the US Congress for taking too much action on climate change, and from an activist investor in the firm for taking too little.

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Florida targets BlackRock for its climate and social policies
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Florida targets BlackRock for its climate and social policies

Florida's financial officer say he will bar Blackrock from managing $2 billion in state treasury funds because of its ESG policies.
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Conservatives attack companies for being too 'woke' on climate
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Conservatives attack companies for being too 'woke' on climate

Conservatives in the U.S. have targeted firms for their environmental policies, but many companies are standing their ground.
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How Republicans are ‘weaponizing’ public office against climate action
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How Republicans are ‘weaponizing’ public office against climate action

A Times investigation revealed a coordinated effort by state treasurers to use government muscle and public funds to punish companies trying to reduce greenhouse gases.
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