Technology companies have found themselves in the spotlight given their dominance in the market, sizeable valuations and ever-growing reach into the daily lives of people. … READ MORE >
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This week in energy: Omicron & OPEC, Canada oil revenue, measuring ESG
We take a look at a variety of recent factors affecting oil prices, the oil revenue landscape in Canada and a new board that aims to create more consistency around measuring companies’ progress on ESG issues. … READ MORE >
Canadian law firms are losing talent to more lucrative U.S. jobs. How can they stop the exodus?
The red-hot labor market for lawyers in the United States is magnetizing Canadian lawyers eager to join their American counterparts on the quest for lucrative wage increases at U.S. firms. Canadian firms, meanwhile, have been slower to react with widespread wage adjustments, but we expect that to change in the coming months. … READ MORE >
5 trends from government services companies’ Q1 earnings calls
Through the start of 2021, the government services ecosystem buzzed with excitement around the Biden administration’s budget request and proposed infrastructure package. Contractors expect federal spending to flow toward initiatives such as IT modernization, supply chain risk management, cybersecurity and ESG. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of May 17
This week we highlight a new report on COVID-19 trials and diversity; functional service providers; biopharma, drug pricing and ESG scores; and more. … READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: Sustainable financing, emissions goals, Exxon’s carbon storage project
Biweekly, we round up news and analysis about three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
C-PACE: Government push toward greener buildings may fuel financing demand
Real estate businesses looking to move forward with their strategic plans during the downturn while preserving equity may just have another tool in their tool belt: Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy programs, or C-PACE. C-PACE, a public-private financing option, allows commercial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for capital expenditures that impact energy and water performance of commercial and multi-family real estate. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: ESG comes to financial services
As environmental, social and governance practices have gained broader acceptance, financial services companies have started to fall under scrutiny when it comes to ESG. … READ MORE >
Political turmoil highlights the need for companies to evaluate governance risks
Companies’ taking a stand on the recent political unrest not only carries obvious risks for the businesses and groups, but it also presents opportunities for organizations to uphold their societal commitments, especially those articulated in ESG. … READ MORE >
A Labor Department rule puts spotlight on ESG in retirement plans
The Labor Department recently affirmed that managers of retirement plans hold a fiduciary duty to evaluate investments over ESG criteria or other nonfinancial outcomes … READ MORE >