Politicscommons.wikimedia.org 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.
Causescommons.wikimedia.org 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.
Newslettercommons.wikimedia.org Fossil-fuel shares lead the stock market. How awkward If you want to make money in the market but also be a responsible citizen in a warming world, you’re in a tough spot. But there are some promising options, our columnist says.
Causeswww.flickr.com Warren Buffett faces renewed climate change challenge by investors Mr. Buffett has pushed back against investors who want to force Berkshire Hathaway to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Top Story www.nytimes.com The little hedge fund taking down Big Oil An activist investment firm won a shocking victory at Exxon Mobil. But can new directors really put the oil giant on a cleaner path?
Politics www.nytimes.com Exxon board to get a third activist pushing for cleaner energy The new board member is likely to join two other candidates put forward by an activist investor who were declared winners last week.
Politics www.nytimes.com How Exxon lost a board battle with a small hedge fund The oil giant's unexpected boardroom defeat by an activist investor hinged on a few key moments.