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.
Read MoreThe 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 factors in their stewardship activities.
Read MoreSocial factors taskforce launches guidance with support from Minerva March 14th, 2024 The UK’s Taskforce on Social Factors has released its handbook on social risks and opportunities for pension trustees to consider. The guide was developed with the help of Minerva CEO Sarah Wilson, who has served as a member of the taskforce since it […]
Read MoreEU law on ESG due diligence fails to reach final approval despite new environmental crimes penalties
The EU Council has failed to approve its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) following objections from member states on the same day the European Parliament adopted new rules on sanctions for environmental crimes.
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised its climate disclosure rules after more than a year wrestling over the requirements.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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 and fair way, a new report has found.
Read MoreProxy 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 ruled in favour of the Institutional Shareholder Services’ (ISS’s) challenge to the rule, which placed […]
Read MoreFRC launches stewardship code review 28th February, 2024 The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a review of the UK Stewardship Code 2020 to ensure it supports the growth of the UK’s competitiveness on the global stage. The review will focus on the extent to which the code supports the creation of long-term value […]
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