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.
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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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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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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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GRI and IFRS partner on sustainability reporting interoperability
May 29th, 2024
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation have collaborated to optimise how their standards can be used together.
They announced the agreement, under …
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AIGCC publishes report on nature loss
May 24th, 2024
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has released a report to demonstrate how to effectively manage nature-related risks.
The report, Nature at a Tipping Point, provided guidance to …
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IIGCC releases reports on net zero assessments
May 22nd, 2024
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance on incorporating sovereign bonds into a net zero investment strategy.
The group has also collaborated with the Climate Bond …
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