25 attorneys general sue Labor Department over ESG rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 01, 2023
Twenty-five Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s new rule that allows plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other environmental, social...
Business briefs, Jan. 24
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2023
OSHA pursuing violence prevention rule for long-term care … Senators seek staffing mandate reprieve for nursing homes … House members reintroduce bill requiring reporting of skilled nursing medical...
‘Joint employer’ rule could inhibit ESG initiatives, group cautions
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 12, 2022
The unintended consequence of the National Labor Relations Board’s proposed “joint employer” rule could be a stifling of environmental, social and governance initiatives among corporations....
Labor Department claims new rule will make retirement funds more resilient
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 28, 2022
The Department of Labor announced Tuesday a final rule that lifts barriers to considering environmental, social, and governance factors when selecting 401(k) plans. The rule allows fiduciaries to consider...
Business briefs, Nov. 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 21, 2022
Ventas receives ESG award for 6th year in a row … Watercrest chef recognized by Senior Dining Association … Labor Department recovers $1.2M in back wages for 599 home health workers … Unlicensed...
CareTrust REIT’s second ESG report shows ‘sustainable development’
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 19, 2022
San Clemente, CA-based CareTrust REIT’s second annual environmental, social and governance report shows “progress in sustainable development through investments at our facilities,” President and...
Sabra highlights last year’s e-initiative roadmap in new report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2022
Sabra Health Care REIT outlined priorities and initiatives on environmental stewardship, social commitment, corporate governance and community service, with a nod to a freshly created e-initiative roadmap,...
Ventas on track to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 14, 2022
With 229 certified green buildings, Ventas is on its way to achieving net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable electricity by 2035. That’s according to the Chicago-based...
Business briefs, July 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2022
Court decision casts doubt on ‘independent’ in independent living … Healthpeak Properties highlights building efficiency in 11th annual ESG report … REIT takeovers holding steady as they brace...
Pandemic was ‘ignition switch’ to underscore quality-of-life issues for residents, staff: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists who spoke during a McKnight’s...