Corporate Social Responsibility

Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash

At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.

By Eshe Nelson

Appointments and Executive Changes Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc Corporate Social Responsibility Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Suits and Litigation (Civil) Unilever PLC

Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons

Ben & Jerry’s said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream maker’s board.

By Claire Moses

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Paramount Retreats on D.E.I. Policies

The company has a merger pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized programs focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Benjamin Mullin

Company Reports Corporate Social Responsibility Europe European Commission Global Warming Politics and Government Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports

Officials are seeking to boost competitiveness and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses during what a European commissioner called a “perilous” time.

By Eshe Nelson