FRC revises corporate governance code
January 26th, 2024
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code that enhance transparency and accountability, primarily through an update to how boards approach internal controls.
The FRC said …
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US Republicans file lawsuit over ERISA ESG rule
January 26th, 2024
A group of 26 US Republican attorneys general filed an appeal in their legal challenge to a rule over pension funds’ ability to consider ESG factors when selecting investments.…
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Exxon sues shareholders over ESG proposal
January 25th, 2024
Shareholder voting rights could be under threat in the US as oil company ExxonMobil filed to sue investors over an ESG vote at its AGM.
ExxonMobil filed a complaint against activist …
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CalSTRS revises corporate governance principles
January 19th, 2024
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) has adapted its corporate governance principles to include company’s workforce as an issue for engagement.
The new report outlining CalSTRS corporate governance principles includes four …
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Updates introduced for various international regulatory reforms on stewardship
January 19th, 2024
The UK, Japan, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) have all published updates on stewardship regulatory reforms.
The UK Financial Conduct …
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IIGCC publishes net zero voting guidance
January 18th, 2024
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance to support investors in developing their own net zero policies and practices.
The Net Zero Voting Guidelines are aligned with …
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EU says circular economy is “vital” to meeting climate goals
January 12th, 2024
The European Commission has renewed its commitment to a circular economy and reducing reliance on fresh resources, describing it as a “no brainer”.
Florika Fink-Hooijer, director general …
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SFDR criticised over fund labelling and mandatory disclosures
January 12th, 2024
Assets managers have called for a new approach to fund labelling and mandatory disclosures in the European Commission’s Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
In response to a consultation on …
Read MoreWWF call for urgent government action on biodiversity
January 12th, 2024
The Worldwide Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) have warned that without major changes by the UK government the food system in England will continue to fail people.
In a …
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Asset managers failing to utilise shareholder engagement with fossil fuels
January 5th, 2023
Asset managers that finance fossil fuel expansion are failing to effectively employ shareholder engagement tactics.
Asset managers failed to translate their words into actions at fossil fuel …
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