Author Archives: Liz Pfeuti
EU, European Union

EU Parliament approves CSDDD

April 24th, 2024


The European Parliament has voted to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in another step towards the requirements being formally adopted by the European Union.

The CSDDD will require companies to …

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Sustainability

FCA proposes extended sustainability framework to include PMs

April 23rd, 2024


The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a consultation to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to include portfolio managers.

The regulator said the proposed labelling and SDR …

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Tesla showroom

Tesla shareholders re-vote on Musk’s pay after court decision

April 18th, 2024


Tesla shareholders will once again vote on Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56 billion pay package after it was voided by a judge.

At the start of the year, Delaware …

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petrobras

Petrobras chair reinstated after suspension for allegations of non-compliance

April 17th, 2024


Oil giant Petrobras’ chairman Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes has been reinstated to his role after being suspended this week following allegations of non-compliance with the requirements of the …

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collaboration

TNFD and GRI collaborate on mapping document and guidelines

April 17th, 2024


The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) are once again joining together to offer guidance for companies on corporate reporting standards.

The …

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net zero

EU Parliament adopts voluntary certification framework for carbon removals

April 11th, 2024


Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt an agreement to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals.

The certification framework aims to boost high-quality carbon …

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jusst transition, TRANSITION PLANS

Transition Plan Taskforce publishes final set of resources

April 11th, 2024


The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has launched its final sector guidance to help companies and financial institutions to develop their transition plans.

The resources include sector-specific transition plan guidance …

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CLIMATE

Japan releases ISSB-based reporting standards

April 10th, 2024


The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has issued a proposal of its Sustainability Disclosure Standards to be applied in Japan, aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

The SSBJ announced

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canadian bank

Minerva data shows major Canadian banks set to vote on remuneration shareholder resolutions

April 4th, 2024


Several major shareholder resolutions are set to be held in the coming weeks, including numerous Canadian banks voting on remuneration requests.

The Royal Bank …

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Activist investor loses out to Disney in board election vote

April 4th, 2024


Activist investor Nelson Peltz has lost his proxy fight against Disney after shareholders voted to re-elect the full board.

Peltz’ company, Trian Partners, vied to oust two …

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