The Latest Dirty Word in Corporate America: ESG
Following years of investor backlash, a number of business leaders are now making a conscious effort to avoid the once...
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Disney Wins Backing of Key Investor in Battle With Nelson Peltz
Updated Jan. 3, 2024 1:39 pm ETWalt Disney Co. won the support of a key shareholder in its fight with...
Glencore-Led Group to Buy Teck’s Coal Business
Updated Nov. 14, 2023 5:10 am ETCanadian miner Teck Resources said it is selling its coal assets to a group...
Toyota Chairman Says People Are Finally Seeing the Reality About EVs
Updated Oct. 25, 2023 11:38 am ETTOKYO—Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda, when asked about electric-vehicle challenges including a recent lull...
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Why Nelson Peltz Grew Impatient With Disney’s Turnaround Efforts
The activist adds shares, while the company plans changes to ESPN, Hulu and its streaming business. Source link
Cruise Lines Pursue Greener Journeys Ahead of New Climate Rules
As tourists flock to ships and strain port cities, regulators and environmental groups are pushing companies to invest in cleaner...
California’s Zero-Emissions Rule Triggers a Run on Diesel Rigs
Truckers say they are bolstering their fleets ahead of new restrictions against the polluting vehicles after Jan. 1. Source link
Companies Stall Climate Action Despite Earlier Promises
Cutting emissions is proving harder for larger companies to achieve than making commitments to cut those emissions. Source link
WSJ News Exclusive | Microsoft Will Use Carbon-Absorbing Rocks to Meet Climate Goals
A deal with Heirloom Carbon is one of the largest-ever purchases of carbon-removal credits. Source link
Illumina Names Jacob Thaysen as New CEO
Jacob Thaysen was named to the role after Francis deSouza resigned from the gene-sequencing maker in June amid a fight...
Anti-ESG Funds Face Obstacles to Broad Investor Acceptance
One problem is defining exactly what these funds actually invest in. Source link
Shipping Regulator to Steer Clear of Stricter Rules on Carbon Emissions
The lack of consensus on a timeline to cut greenhouse-gas emissions puts investments in green-energy transition projects at risk. Source...
Shell Launches New Strategy Courting Investors, Not Activists
The energy major said it would share billions more from its record profits with investors while deepening its commitment to...
After Illumina CEO’s Fall, Other Executives Are Expected to Take Hard Look at Deals
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Illumina CEO Francis deSouza Resigns Amid Regulatory Hurdles, Proxy Fight
Activist investor Carl Icahn has signaled he wants former CEO Jay Flatley to return to gene-sequencing test maker. Source link
Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars
Businesses face proposals on abortion, guns and climate change as groups with various viewpoints strive to get their agendas heard...
Climate Rules Expose Surprising Splits Among Businesses
Regulators knew they were facing a political hornet’s nest when they launched a plan that would force businesses to disclose...
EPA to Propose Tougher Tailpipe-Emissions Standards
The new rules are aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. Source link
Salesforce Shakes Off Proxy Fight From Elliott
The activist investor says it was swayed by the business-software provider’s latest financial results and cost-cutting. Source link
