Upcoming Shareholder Proposals: First Half of March 2025
March 7, 2025
As we enter March, the corporate world continues to gear up for the imminent 2025 peak season. Starbucks Corp’s AGM, scheduled for 12 March 2025, is a key meeting …
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EU prepares to fast track Omnibus proposals after the commission’s request
March 7, 2025
European co-legislators have started preparing and approving a series of changes aimed at simplifying sustainability reporting requirements after the European Commission called for these changes be …
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BP excludes vote on changes to climate strategy at AGM
March 7, 2025
BP has opted not to include a vote on its climate plan at its upcoming AGM, despite investor calls for one following a fundamental overhaul of its …
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International accountancy bodies unite to develop ESG disclosure frameworks
March 6, 2025
Several global and European accounting organisations have collaborated on a project to develop consistent frameworks for ESG disclosures.
The organisations are working together to establish harmonised guidelines to …
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European Commission proposes a raft of changes to sustainability regulations
February 28, 2025
The European Commission has proposed a series of reforms to its sustainability regulations, aimed at reducing red tape and streamlining rules for EU businesses.
The Omnibus Package…
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BP shifts from renewable energy to oil and gas despite investor concerns
February 28, 2025
BP has moved forward with plans to switch from investing in renewable energy to oil and gas, despite calls from a group of investors for …
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Apple becomes the latest firm to reject a proposal to scrap DEI policies
February 26, 2025
Apple shareholders are the latest to vote against a proposal to scrap the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programme.
The National Center for …
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EU’s Omnibus Directive: A Retreat from ESG Leadership or Strategic Pause?
February 26, 2025
As the European Union moves forward with the Sustainable Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Reporting (SCSDR) Omnibus Directive, the bloc appears to be at a political …
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Shareholder Proposals: Contested Battlefield or an Essential Investor Right?
February 26, 2025
The ability of shareholders to submit proposals is a fundamental investor right that underpins corporate accountability and good governance. However, this right is facing increasingly heavy headwinds as regulatory …
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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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