CFO Taskforce commits to SDG-aligned investing
June 18, 2021
This week at the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Leaders Summit, the UNGC CFO Taskforce for the SDGs announced that a total of 58 companies are now signatories to their …
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SEC unveils Spring regulatory agenda
June 18, 2021
The regulator’s short-term plans reflect its legislative ambitions since entering office
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed its Spring 2021 regulatory agenda, outlining short- and long-term regulatory actions that administrative …
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New commitments to biodiversity from government and business
June 11, 2021
Two global nature and biodiversity reporting initiatives have received backing from governments and leading corporations.
The G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US – has backed the launch of the …
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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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