The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recently published an insightful analysis of the ESG ratings and proxy research market.
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Following on from an INSIGHT INTO PEAK 2023 this blog will bring our focus away from the United States and look at what shareholders are valuing and proposing elsewhere in the world. Therefore, this blog’s focus areas will be the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The Common theme in these areas is once again heavily dominated by Sustainability as investors look to build a sustainable future and hold companies accountable for their actions.
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Moderna faces shareholder backlash on remuneration May 5, 2023 Moderna, the Cambridge-based biotech firm, has found itself in hot water for executive pay in the lead-up to its annual general meeting. The controversy centres on the $393m netted by CEO Stéphane Bancel in 2022 through exercising stock options, and the company’s decision to raise his […]
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With the 2023 proxy season well underway, it is looking like it could be another record-breaking year for environmental, social and governance (ESG) shareholder proposals.
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Santos Ltd holds its 2023 AGM on 6 April and has faced shareholder criticism over its climate ambitions and executive remuneration.
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With 2022 another record year for shareholder proposals on racial justice audits, 2023 looks set to continue the trend.
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FRC announces 2023 Stewardship Code signatories February 15, 2023 The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced another increase in the number of signatories to the 2020 UK Stewardship Code. Today, it announced an increase of 19 signatories. The FRC received 105 applications at the end of October 2022, of which 88 were successful, taking […]
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Global PSSL announces new Strategic Advisor January 20, 2023 This week, the Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) has announced the appointment of a new Strategic Advisor to their College of Advisors. Global PSSL is a not-for-profit, impartial and impact-driven social enterprise that aims to establish a glpbal market standard for sustainable securities […]
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Minerva Analytics is acquired by Solactive, the market-leading Index and ETF provider, further enhancing its leading position in sustainable finance. January 11, 2023 FRANKFURT AM MAIN – Amid a global push towards trustworthy and granular ESG data, rigorous reporting and engagement on sustainability issues by investors, Minerva is pleased to announce its acquisition by German […]
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Inrate and Minerva Analytics partner to address Swiss stewardship Witham and Zurich, 10 January 2023 Minerva Analytics, the UK stewardship support services and ESG research provider, and Inrate, the independent Swiss sustainability research, rating and proxy voting firm, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide integrated global proxy voting agency services to Swiss investors. […]
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