Banks made a $130T climate promise yesterday -- but greens and shareholders are eyeing it with suspicion. Why? (hint: #offsets) #ESG #COP26Glasgow #climate w/ Zack Colman politi.co/3q5cYAq via POLITICO

#COP26 is over. Now what? Tune in tomorrow for Politico’s big rundown. I’ll be hosting Patrick Flynn from Salesforce, Jennifer Keesson from IKEA USA, and Steven Clarke of Ceres to talk about what’s on the horizon for business and #ESG . …ossustainabilitysummit.splashthat.com/Newsletters POLITICO

Someone cares! Thanks, Pope Leo XIV #journalism vatican.va/content/france…

Great quote from Joel Naroff: “How do you change economic reality? You don’t.” politi.co/3DuSAwn via POLITICO #Economics #inflation

#Campaignfinance reform is nowhere in Washington, but we might be making (slow) progress – surprise! – in parts of corporate America. This week’s Long Game has the data from Center for Political Accountability & Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research #ESG #Sustainability politi.co/3o5rx5t via POLITICO

In an aviation first, United Airlines will pilot a passenger flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel. If you’re in D.C., look for the plane to land Reagan Airport tomorrow. Catherine Boudreau has the interview in this week’s Long Game. #SAF #ESG politi.co/3o5rx5t POLITICO

Sneaky dealings: $ENGIY & $LNG signed a secret gas deal just months after French officials nixed an earlier Engie deal over emissions concerns. @bjlefebvre has the scoop in today’s Long Game. “Keep it under the radar,” Engie wrote. politi.co/3duTfTa POLITICO #ESG #LNG

How do we protect #biodiversity? The financial system will be key, says David Craig. “Financial flows fund the destruction of the natural systems…there should be tougher controls,” he told Catherine Boudreau. Read the full Q&A here: politi.co/3duTfTa

Corporations are going all-in on environmental disclosure – not. CDP‘s annual report shows that more companies don’t participate than do. politi.co/3duTfTa via POLITICO #ESG #climate #water #deforestation

Yesterday CDP released 2021 corporate scores including #CDPAList leaders. CDP also lists companies not reporting climate, forests and water impacts. Lorraine and I discussed the #CDPAList and why over 17,000 companies still aren't disclosing POLITICO politico.com/newsletters/th…

New job alert: POLITICO is hiring a sustainability reporter! Come work with me & Lorraine if you want to hold corporations/policymakers accountable to their promises on climate, labor, inequality and more: recruiting.ultipro.com/PER1013PCLL/Jo…

Is woke capitalism winning? It always comes down to the bottom line: "Companies have chosen sides. There’s money to be made, and they can’t afford to be neutral." The latest Long Game sustainability newsletter from Lorraine Catherine Boudreau and Debra Kahn politi.co/3xU1jbi

Ditto that, Tony Fratto. Here’s his Q&A with us - he’s very direct. politico.com/newsletters/th…

What’s in your mutual fund? Gary Gensler wants #ESG-minded retail investors to know what they’re buying. Stay tuned for details on the latest rule from the #SEC Fat-free investing politi.co/3NugNHC via POLITICO

Productivity gains? Not in construction’s corner of the economy. There are many contributors to the #housing affordability crisis, and the homebuilding industry itself is one of them. #AffordableHousing #homeownership #EconTwitter politi.co/3IjqnMh POLITICO

After reporting record earnings, #oil companies announced record buybacks. Is this the highest, best use of excess capital? We dig into the question. H/t to Tim Doyle Bipartisan Policy Center for the help. politi.co/3PVZLUp via POLITICO

Hey folks - This is a great opportunity, especially for someone with a business/financial background. And nice bosses to boot! 🙂 #journalism

Feels good to be back at ⁦Bobby Van's⁩

Hi folks – I recently left Politico to take a sabbatical. I expect to be back in the housing/economics space soon, once I take a quick breather. Meanwhile, please keep me up to date on your #housing news! Danke/Gracias/Merci/and much obliged.

Another happy night at the Birchmere. ⁦Marshall Crenshaw⁩ ⁦fernando perdomo⁩ and Derrick Anderson lift my spirits every time. Thanks for playing Mary Anne!