Hong Kong, ESG

Hong Kong’s MPFA Enhances ESG Transparency in Pension Fund Management

February 26, 2025


The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) has introduced new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure requirements for the 12 pension fund managers operating within …

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BP could scrap climate plans amid pressure to boost profits

February 21, 2025


BP may withdraw its climate plans as shareholder pressure to boost profits intensifies, especially after activist investor Elliott Management acquired a £3.8 billion stake.

Elliott’s stake makes …

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environment

Support for shareholder resolutions hits all time low 

February 21, 2025


Support for shareholder resolutions aimed at improving companies’ impacts on environmental and social issues hit an all-time low during the 2024 proxy voting season, according to Share Action.

An …

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ESG

Federal judge upholds DOL ESG rule

February 19, 2025


A federal judge has once again upheld a Department of Labor (DOL) rule allowing retirement plan fiduciaries to consider ESG factors when choosing investments.

Texas Northern District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk …

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dual-class share structures, AGM, shareholder proposals, shareholder meetings

Upcoming Shareholder Proposals: Second Half of February 2025

February 19, 2025


As we look towards the second half of February and the start of the AGM season, we are beginning to witness shareholder engagement heat up.

Both Apple Inc and …

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climate change, Minerva Analytics, proxy voting

Minerva Analytics Statement on DEI, Climate Change, and Proxy Voting Freedom

February 14, 2025


Dear Clients and Friends;

As we approach the busy peak season, and in light of recent developments in the USA, I wanted to set out Minerva’s

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SEC Security Exchange Committee

SEC’s acting chair postpones next steps of climate disclosure rule

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Asset managers are avoiding ESG shareholder resolutions

Many US state pensions fail to address climate risk in proxy voting

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IMF warns equity investors over climate risk
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global

Corporance forms a strategic partnership with Minerva as an Exclusive ESG Data Partner

February 13, 2025


In an exciting development, Corporance Asesores de Voto (CORPORANCE), the Spanish proxy advisor, and Minerva Analytics (MINERVA), renowned for their independent research, have partnered …

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