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What does it all mean?

Solar companies are keen to stress their sustainability chops but with measurement metrics varying wildly, forced labor concerns, an “anti-woke” political storm brewing in the US, and doubts about what environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards even mean, working out the green credentials of companies can be a minefield, says Tristan Rayner.

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Tristan Rayner

03 May 2023

SoliTek will construct this 600 MW solar module factory in Italy, with production to start by the second quarter of 2024. | Image: SoliTek

Modern ESG investing has almost two decades of history, with trillions of dollars of assets adhering to its principles. Yet, during a few short months this year, the sector has faced more change and upheaval than at any previous time.In the US, political stress on ESG investing rules continues, with President Joe Biden forced to …

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