As ESG Disclosures Fade, Investors Must Build Their Own Signals
Summary
Climate risks remain an ever-present variable for many investors and funds. But the signals that once made them visible — emissions data, transition plans, exposure to long-horizon disruptions — may be on the verge of largely disappearing from U.S. corporate reporting.
Rochelle Glazman
Rochelle is responsible for enabling go-to-market and growth strategies across sales, marketing, product, and client engagement. Before taking on this role, Rochelle was a Senior Pre-Sales Consultant, engaging with clients and prospects across the financial services industry. Prior to joining Arcesium, Rochelle spent over five years at BlackRock Aladdin servicing institutional asset managers and leading several implementation projects across North and South America. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in economics.
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