“Watered down” CSDDD approved by EU Committee
March 22nd, 2024
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), amid criticism that the proposals were weakened by EU member states.
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US Court pauses SEC climate disclosure rules
March 20th, 2024
The Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals has granted an administrative stay to temporarily halt the climate disclosures rules released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The ruling comes …
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ERAFP updates ESG and climate voting guidelines
March 14th, 2024
France’s public pension fund Établissement de Retraite additionnelle de la Fonction publique (ERAFP) has updated its voting policy guidelines covering the evaluation of ESG and climate data.
The guidelines now …
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PLSA highlights Minerva clients as examples of best practice
March 14th, 2024
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has released a sample of best practice case studies, including some which are Minerva clients, showing how to focus on social …
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EU law on ESG due diligence fails to reach final approval despite new environmental crimes penalties
March 7th, 2024
The EU Council has failed to approve its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) following objections from member states on the …
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SEC adopts final rules on climate disclosures with no Scope 3 requirement
March 7th, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised its climate disclosure rules after more than a year wrestling over the requirements.
The final rules will …
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Oklahoma advances amendments to controversial anti-ESG law
March 5th, 2024
The Oklahoma legislature has advanced two bills to amend its anti-ESG law, which introduces regulations for state pension systems considering ESG factors in investment decisions.
Oklahoma’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act …
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Just transition will need to harness finance services
March 5th, 2024
The just transition will need to rely on the finance sector to ensure the global transition to a resilient, net-zero and nature-positive economy is done in a socially inclusive …
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Proxy voting services will not fall under SEC jurisdiction
February 29th, 2024
A federal court has ruled in favour of a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) rule classifying proxy voting research services as a “solicitation”.
The court …
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