Turning Point, Winds of change

Oil giants under pressure – A turning point for ESG investing?


June 11, 2021

In the wake of major events affecting oil companies in recent weeks, we look at the market reaction and the longer-term implications.

It has been a …

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TCFD

The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out plans for reporting requirements and climate risk assessment for pension schemes. This comes as the TCFD launches its own consultation to determine the future of its reporting standards.

In …

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PRI, Fiona Reynolds

Fiona Reynolds announces exit from the PRI


June 11, 2021

Fiona Reynolds, CEO of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), is to step down from the organisation at the end of the year.

She has led the PRI, …

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Board Gender Diversity in Europe

What about the “S” in ESG? – Still room for improvement on diversity


May 28, 2021

Transparency in reporting on social issues is a powerful way for businesses to build trust, create accountability, show leadership, and move the dial on …

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ESG, Sustainability

ESG reporting can overcome businesses’ sustainability shortcomings


June 4, 2021

There is no doubt that the proliferation of ESG investing has coincided with the raised profile of social and environmental sustainability, exacerbated or highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sustainability …

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Diet Japan

Japan confirms 2050 decarbonisation objective


June 4, 2021

Japan’s upper chamber has passed a bill amending its ‘Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures‘, cementing efforts to achieve decarbonisation by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement and …

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SEC Logo

SEC chair instigates proxy rule change reversal


June 4, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun the process of reversing rule changes brought in under the Trump administration.

Enforcement actions relating to amendments to the proxy voting advice …

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remuneration, pay gap

What about the “S” in ESG? – Transparency still lacking on remuneration


May 28, 2021

Transparency in reporting on social issues is a powerful way for businesses to build trust, create accountability, show leadership, and move the dial on seemingly …

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Trump

Biden orders reversal of Trump’s anti-ESG measures

The executive order calls for regulators to directly address climate change risks.


May 28, 2021

US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order calling for federal agencies and financial regulators to …

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CFA Institute

CFA Institute publishes draft ESG disclosure standards


May 28, 2021

CFA Institute has published draft voluntary standards for ESG disclosures for investment managers.

The draft standards are designed to be applied to any product on a case-by-case basis regardless of …

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