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Kenyan workers’ case to be heard in Scotland 

July 14th, 2023


A Scottish court has ruled that it will allow a case brought by Kenyan farm workers against a major global tea firm to be heard in Scotland. 

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TPR launches first trustee diversity survey 

July 11th, 2023


The Pension Regulator (TPR) is calling on trustees to take part in its first diversity and inclusion survey, to build a clearer picture of the make up of UK boards.

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ICGN calls for further changes to European Sustainability Reporting Standards

July 8th, 2023


The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has called on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to provide more support for investors to help them meet disclosure requirements.…

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North Carolina anti-ESG bill becomes law 

July 6, 2023


A North Carolina anti-ESG bill has become law after a Democratic veto was overturned.

The new law prohibits state agencies and state pension plan fiduciaries from considering ESG measures when …

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US banking regulation bill gains bipartisan support

June 27, 2023


Democrat Senate banking chair Sherrod Brown has gained a rare level of bipartisan support for a bill designed to bring heavier regulation to the US banking sector.

In cooperation with …

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EFRAG calls for financial advisory panel members

June 22, 2023


The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) is seeking candidates for three advisory bodies to help develop sustainability reporting standards for the financial sector.

The bodies are being established to …

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UK proposes anti-boycott bill

June 22, 2023


The UK government’s proposed legislation aimed at preventing local councils from imposing boycotts on Israeli goods is an attack on freedom of expression, according to civil society groups.  

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EU eases sustainability reporting rules 

June 20, 2023


The European Commission has introduced a series of proposed changes aimed at easing the burden on companies falling under the newly-widened remit of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). 

The proposals seek …

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Introduction

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently published an insightful report on the ESG ratings and proxy research market. The report sheds light on the challenges and nuances surrounding the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within this complex landscape. In …

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ESG rating providers face EU regulation

June 15th, 2023


The European Commission is introducing new rules for ESG rating providers as part of a package of regulations to extend its sustainable finance framework.

In a bid to standardise ESG ratings, …

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