Section 5-10.2-14-2 - "ESG commitment"(a) As used in this chapter, "ESG commitment" means an action taken or a factor considered by a service provider:(1) with respect to or including the system's assets; and(2) with the nonfinancial purpose to further social, political, or ideological interests based on evidence indicating the purpose.(b) The term defined in subsection (a) includes a commitment to further, through portfolio company engagement or board or shareholder votes, any of the following for nonfinancial purposes beyond the applicable law requirements: (1) Eliminating, reducing, offsetting, or disclosing greenhouse gas emissions.(2) Instituting or assessing: (E) disclosure; criteria that incorporate characteristics protected under IC 22-9.
(3) Divesting from, limiting investment in, or limiting the activities or investments of a company that does any of the following: (A) Fails to meet or does not commit to environmental standards or disclosures.(B) Engages in, facilitates, or supports the manufacture, import, distribution, marketing or advertising, sale, or lawful use of firearms, ammunition, or component parts and accessories of firearms or ammunition.(C) Contracts with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the provision of federal immigration detention centers or support services related to the implementation of federal immigration and border security laws, regulations, and policies.(D) Engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel based energy, timber, mining, agriculture, and food animal production.Added by P.L. 206-2023,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.