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Who decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener?

More than 30 US states have proposed or implemented legislation in recent years to stop the government and its pension funds from investing in environmental social and governance (ESG) funds. These products integrate ESG issues into their investment.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 5th, 2023

Study shows commercial ties influence ESG ratings and highlights need for regulation

An analysis published in the Journal of Accounting Research uncovers evidence that conflicts of interest arising from commercial ties lead to bias in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Climate activism is no longer a young person"s game

When Cathy Fulkerson walked into her bank in Reno, Nevada, she was ready to cancel her credit card. Carrying a letter stating her concerns, Fulkerson explained to the manager why she wanted to cut ties: its investments in fossil fuels......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Microsoft reports big profits amid massive AI investments

Xbox hardware sales dropped 29 percent, but that barely made a dent. Microsoft reported quarterly earnings that impressed investors and showed how resilient the company is even as.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Chinese industry tsar urges Tim Cook to continue investing

Apple will continue to make more investments in China, CEO Tim Cook has insisted, as part of his meeting with China's top technology official.Apple CEO Tim Cook - Image Credit: AppleTim Cook is on his second trip to China in 2024, accompanied by COO.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Qualcomm wants to power your next car with the Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride Elite platforms

Qualcomm is making deeper investments into the automotive industry through the new Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite platforms......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Lignin molecular property discovery could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals

Trees are the most abundant natural resource living on Earth's land masses, and North Carolina State University scientists and engineers are making headway in finding ways to use them as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives to producing i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Smart Tech Would Make Your Office Building Greener

Implementing smart technologies like demand-controlled ventilation could reduce the carbon footprint of office buildings, which contribute over one third of fossil fuel emissions globally.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Harnessing quantum principles: Phased arrays within phased arrays for smarter, greener indoor optical wireless networks

Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning to struggle, plagued by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Efficient way to hydrogenate nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds developed

Successful reduction of the chemical manufacturing industry's environmental impact relies on finding a greener way to make the chemical building blocks for common and massively consumed compounds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Stellantis sues UAW to stop strike over plant investments

Stellantis is taking legal action against the union's threat to walk off over delayed investments in some of Stellantis' assembly plants, including the shuttered Belvidere site......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

To really be greener, businesses need to look to the boardroom

Greenwashing scandals—the practice of misleading the public about what action a company or organization is taking to protect the environment—are on the rise. As the climate crisis intensifies, greenwashing represents a significant obstacle to mee.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Three hard truths hindering cloud-native detection and response

According to Gartner, the market for cloud computing services is expected to reach $675 billion in 2024. Companies are shifting from testing the waters of cloud computing to making substantive investments in cloud-native IT, and attackers are shiftin.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Apple not investing in OpenAI after all, new report says

Apple is no longer planning to invest in OpenAI, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. This comes as OpenAI plans to close a $6.5 billion funding round next week, with investments possible from both Microsoft and Nvidia. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 28th, 2024

Multi-state study offers recommendations for keeping bermudagrass greener all season

Whether it's a football field, a golf course, or a home lawn, a new multi-state study offers recommendations for keeping some varieties of turfgrass greener, longer......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Report: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem

Apple has been working for years on its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips. Now, 2025 looks like the year we’ll see the first fruits of those investments. A new Digitimes report indicates Apple aims to debut its new Wi-Fi chip in at least one iPad in.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Freshwater oysters could be key to developing stronger, "greener" adhesives

If you think oysters are just delicious seafood, think again. Freshwater oysters produce an adhesive that may hold the secret to developing more environmentally friendly glues with applications from dental care to construction and shipping. An intern.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Greener pastures: Better ammonia production for a more sustainable future

Energy demands are at an all-time high, as is the need to be environmentally conscious. That's why chemical engineering professors Drs. Joseph Kwon and Mark Barteau have developed a strategy to predict the performance of new catalysts for greener amm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Self-driving tech spurs investment rebound in mobility sector

Investments in the mobility sector are perking up after a rough multi-year stretch, according to the latest data from financial insights firm Pitchbook. Deal vaues reached $6.7 billion in the second quarter in the segment......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Harris, Trump trade barbs on manufacturing jobs, tariffs in debate

Vice President Kamala Harris touted investments in clean energy and manufacturing job creation, while former President Donald Trump said he would use tariffs to keep Chinese automakers from selling vehicles in the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Texas judge decides Texas is a perfectly good venue for X to sue Media Matters

Judge says Musk critic "targeted" advertisers in Texas, denies motion to dismiss. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at Tesla's "Cyber Rodeo" on April 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | AFP/Suzanne Cordeiro).....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024