Sec. 6. Factors to be considered as evidence of a service provider‘s ESG commitment may include one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Advertising.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-10.2-14-6

  • ESG commitment: means an action taken or a factor considered by a service provider:

    Indiana Code 5-10.2-14-2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • service provider: means investment managers and proxy advisors to the system. See Indiana Code 5-10.2-14-4
(2) Statements.

(3) Explanations.

(4) Reports.

(5) Letters to clients.

(6) Communications with portfolio companies.

(7) Statements of principles.

(8) Participation in, affiliation with, or status as a signatory to:

(A) a coalition;

(B) an initiative;

(C) a joint statement of principles; or

(D) an agreement.

As added by P.L.206-2023, SEC.1.