IIGCC updates its net zero framework to “reposition” wording March 27th, 2024 The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has updated its Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) to “reposition” objectives and add asset classes. The group published NZIF 2.0 to replace the original version, which was published in April 2021. The new framework is […]
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UN Global Compact Network UK releases SDG Showcase report March 26th, 2024 The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Showcase report in order to assist businesses in increasing their sustainability efforts. The report is designed to demonstrate the wide range of possibilities for businesses to “turn their sustainability ambition […]
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Oxfam America has released its corporate driven inequality report alongside its corporate inequality framework to help investors analyse how companies in their portfolios contribute to inequality.
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The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), amid criticism that the proposals were weakened by EU member states.
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The Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals has granted an administrative stay to temporarily halt the climate disclosures rules released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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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.
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The 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.
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Social 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 […]
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EU 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.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised its climate disclosure rules after more than a year wrestling over the requirements.
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