ESG

Facing recession and war, EU relaxes ESG requirements

But not too much. After all, you don’t abandon your true religion so easily On Monday, July 31st, the EU Commission (read: the European government) has released new Environmental, Social,…

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BlackRock publicity trick: They drop the term “ESG” but they keep imposing the same investment standards

During the Aspen Ideas Festival on Sunday, June 25th, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock and a prominent figure in advocating for environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards in…

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HSBC London relocation: Teleworking + rising rents = more rational but less prestigious HQ

HSBC’s decision to abandon its 45-story tower in Canary Wharf in favor of a smaller development in central London is a prominent example of the ongoing trend of downsizing offices,…

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