Voice, not Exit, Will Stop Global Warming
2019-07-19
Quick takeaways Many index funds give investors access to "exit" strategies (divestment). No major funds give investors access to "voice" strategies (engagement). Exit's effectiveness requires participation of all market participants Voice can lead to immediate and permanent reforms Voice vs. Exit…
How do ESG funds influence corporate behavior? The Power of Voice
2019-07-12
Quick takeaways ESG funds have two ways to influence corporate behavior: voice and exit Voice uses a fund's rights as a shareholder to push for change Funds elect company directors and vote on proposals at annual shareholder meetings Funds can directly interact with firm management in engagement…
How do ESG funds influence corporate behavior? The Power of Exit
2019-07-05
Quick takeaways ESG funds have two ways to influence corporate behavior: voice and exit Exit denies capital to firms with bad behavior Exit encourages firms to compete with each other to qualify for the fund's capital Exit only influences firms close to qualifying — the worst firms don't have a…
Introducing the Fund Climate Vote Database
2019-06-24
Green Governance is happy to announce the launch of the Fund Climate Vote Database . This database shows how 500+ mutual funds and ETFs voted on 87 shareholder proposals related to climate change in 2018. What do shareholder proposals have to do with climate change? A shareholder of a public…