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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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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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 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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Exxon AGM & Shell ruling major victories for climate activists
May 28, 2021
ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell face significant change after victories for climate activists this week.
Activist hedge fund Engine No 1 gained shareholder backing to install two …
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What about the “S” in ESG? – COVID-19 raises need for greater transparency
May 21, 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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International investors push for tax transparency law
May 21, 2021
Investors managing $2.9 trillion worth of assets have written to US congressional leaders calling on them to back a new law to improve tax transparency.
The 66 institutional investors are …
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