Author Archives: Liz Pfeuti

Pension funds split vote on Musk pay package 

May 19th, 2024


Tesla shareholders were split in their vote on Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion pay package, with many US and international pension funds voting against the measure.

While support from …

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ESAs propose introduction of SFDR labels

June 20th, 2024


The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a joint proposal calling for an update to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

The regulators, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European …

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Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s huge pay day

June 14, 2024


Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package – the largest in US corporate history – after it was rescinded by a Delaware court in January.

The …

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AG Barr Shareholders Vote to Increase New CEO’s Pay

June 12, 2024

Shareholders of AG Barr have supported a resolution to increase the new CEO’s salary by 25.7%, despite the company cutting almost 200 jobs in a strategy pivot earlier …

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Global Reporting Initiative GRI company logo icon on website, Illustrative Editorial

June 13, 2024

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a new review of all its labour-related standards to inform the introduction of proposed changes that address policies on employment relationships.

The review

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Shareholders Vote Against Key ESG Proposals 

June 6, 2024


Shareholders at both McDonald’s and Exxon Mobil have voted against key ESG-related proposals at recent annual general meetings, despite prominent campaigns by institutional investors.

A resolution aimed at curbing the use …

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European Regulators Call for Stricter Supervision to Combat Greenwashing

June 5, 2024


The EU’s three primary financial services regulators have called for improved supervision and market practice to enhance the integrity of sustainability-related claims in the financial sector.

The European …

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Portion of Tesla Shareholders Risk Being Unable to Vote at AGM  

June 5, 2024


Tens of thousands of Tesla’s international retail investors, who hold nearly $17 billion worth of shares, may not be represented at the company’s annual meeting, FT

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More ESG proposals ahead for China’s AGM season

May 30th, 2024


New reforms to China’s company law will lead to an increase in ESG proposals at AGMs, Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI) predicted.

A revision to China’s company law will …

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BCGEU spotlights human rights at Gildan Activewear AGM

May 29th, 2024


The British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has put forward a human rights shareholder proposal for Gildan Activewear’s AGM.

Gildan, an apparel manufacturer, owns several large activewear brands, including …

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