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Commission outlines investor actions needed for sustainable mining  

October 11th, 2024


A commission supported by investors managing over $15 billion in assets has outlined key actions investors can take to improve sustainability in the mining sector.

The Global Investor …

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Dutch Advertising Committee deems MSC Cruises’ adverts as greenwashing

October 11, 2024


The Dutch Advertising Committee has ordered MSC Cruises to withdraw its sustainability claims from advertisements, siding with a complaint filed by three environmental organisations.

Dutch activist groups Reclame …

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Toronto cracks down on misleading fossil fuel adverts

October 9th, 2024


The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has banned misleading fossil fuel advertisements in a move similar to the City of Toronto’s infrastructure committee’s recent decision.

The new policy aims to …

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US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

US Senator introduces bill to bar fiduciaries from prioritising ESG over financial returns

October 4, 2024


US Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced a bill aimed at preventing fiduciaries from prioritising ESG factors over financial returns, directly challenging a Department of …

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ExxonMobil

California sues ExxonMobil for misleading plastic waste claims

October 3rd, 2024


California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued ExxonMobil for producing misleading public statements and campaigns for over half a century about its commitment to reduce plastic waste.

The lawsuit

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greeenwashing, fashion

CMA issues a review on greenwashing

October 2, 2024


The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has issued a new compliance guide, pushing fashion brands to review their green claims.

Alongside the release of the compliance guidelines, CMA has also …

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Italy launches greenwashing investigation into Shein’s environmental claims

September 27, 2024


The Italian Competition Authority has opened an investigation into global fashion online retailer Shein due to misleading claims about its sustainability practices on the company’s website.

The anti-trust authority’s …

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BHP

Shareholders withdraw BHP resolution after improvements to climate plan  

September 26, 2024


Three institutional investors representing $110 billion in assets have withdrawn a shareholder resolution against BHP following improved disclosures in the company’s climate transition plan.

Denmark’s largest pension fund, …

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Corporate Governance

Ireland introduces Corporate Governance Code  

September 25, 2024


Euronext Dublin has launched the Irish Corporate Governance Code, which introduces a set of principles that highlight the importance of good corporate governance for achieving long-term success.

The launch follows a recent

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Minerva supports the UN Global Compact SDG Flag Campaign

September 25th, 2024


For the second consecutive year, Minerva proudly raises the SDG flag as part of a global campaign, reaffirming our support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals …

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