CII open to comments on class votes proposals
May 8th, 2024
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has invited members to comment on its proposal calling for dual-class companies to provide vote results on a class-by-class basis.
Under a typical …
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ICMA, IsDB and LSEG publish sustainability sukuk guide
May 3rd, 2024
Leading groups in sustainable finance have released guidance for issuers of green, social and sustainability sukuk.
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and London …
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Heavy industries not on track for Paris Agreement goals
May 2nd, 2024
Aluminium, cement and steel industries are not aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory, as set out in the Paris Agreement.
The World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA’s) first 2024 Climate and …
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The People’s Pension launches responsible investment policy
May 2nd, 2024
The People’s Pension has released its responsible investment policy, which includes heightened expectations of its investment managers.
The master trust’s Responsible Investment policy outlines the minimum requirements and ongoing expectations …
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ISSB begins research on biodiversity standards
April 25th, 2024
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has commenced projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity.
The projects will assess the corporate disclosure risks across biodiversity, ecosystems and …
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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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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 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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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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