SUMMARY
The extreme weather events that hit the U.S. and other countries have cast a sharp spotlight on the role of climate change. In recent years, those concerns have been a key part of significant changes in the way investment firms and companies do business. But now a backlash is brewing against what conservative politicians call "woke capitalism."
ESG: Environmental, social, and corporate governance (a.k.a. environmental, social, and governance); a framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organization manages risks and opportunities related to these three factors
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WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Why is diversification of assets important, according to Brad Lander?
- Where does Lander control investments?
- How is so-called "ESG" a problem according to conservatives?
- Who is Sean Reyes?
- What prompted President Joe Biden's very first veto?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
What do you think are some of the political motivations of investing in—or banning—ESG?
News analysis: What is something you still don't understand about ESG? How could you find out more?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
FOR MORE
What students can do: Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — how does the concept of ESG investing go beyond solely monetary returns?
STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (July 5, 2023)
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