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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Investors get louder on demands for climate action: boardrooms stall and lurch in response
May 21st 2024
Institutional investors and shareholder advocacy firms across the world are increasingly calling for more action from energy companies in response to the climate …
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Flatout at flatex? Demands for leadership change at June’s Virtual AGM
May 17th, 2024
A high-stakes shareholder fight has broken out at Germany’s fintech brokerage flatexDEGIRO AG. After a flurry of senior management changes, twenty percent shareholder, GfBk Gesellschaft für …
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UN report shows how businesses benefit from engagement with SDGs
May 17th, 2024
Businesses incorporating the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations will see significant benefits, according to a new report.
The UN’s SDG Showcase report showed that …
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