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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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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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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Pandemic drives ESG uptake in corporate Japan
May 21, 2021
Japan’s listed companies are increasing their focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the country’s Government Pension …
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China energy providers behind on carbon targets
14 May, 2021
China currently accounts for almost 28% of global carbon emissions, almost double the emissions of the United States. In accordance with international trends, most of China’s emissions are generated by …
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The UK government has peddled back on its clampdown on foreign takeovers of British firms, raising the threshold at which such deals would face government scrutiny.
The National Security and Investment Bill had proposed that any foreign investment of more …
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The directive, launched in September 2020, has been troubled by inconsistencies
Better Finance, the European financial services NGO, has launched a survey of shareholders after the Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRD II) encountered teething issues shortly after launch.
The European …
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Global brands “intimidated by the Chinese government”, says action group
Diplomatic tensions over the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China has led to a group of investors renewing their commitment to engage with portfolio companies over suppliers that may be …
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BEIS aims to ‘restore’ investor trust in audit and corporate governance
Audits could look at companies’ wider performance, including against key climate targets
A government consultation is seeking views on a series of proposals to reform the UK’s audit, corporate …
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