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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Financial firms and Costco face continued pressure over DEI policies
January 31, 2025
Companies remain under scrutiny for their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, with two separate coalitions—both led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—targeting a group of financial …
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Shareholder Engagement: 5 Key Themes For 2025
January 28th, 2025
Shareholder engagement continues to drive and shape the corporate governance landscape as shareholders expect companies to be held accountable and address critical issues.
In 2025, the pressure on boards to …
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Costco rejects proposal to evaluate risks of DEI policy
January 24th, 2025
Costco shareholders have voted against a proposal urging the wholesaler to assess any potential risks associated with its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and policy.
Preliminary results …
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Activist investor calls for YouGov CEO to step down
January 16th, 2025
Activist investor Gatemore has called for YouGov CEO Steve Hatch to step down amid ongoing poor operating performance.
Gatemore reported that conversations with various stakeholders had revealed “widespread …
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Shein faces criticism for failing to address forced labour concerns
January 9th, 2025
Shein has faced backlash after MPs criticised the online fashion retailer for its lack of transparency regarding the origin of its cotton and raised concerns about potential …
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Investors file resolutions for LNG and AI oversight at Shell and Berkshire Hathaway
January 9th, 2025
Activist investors have filed shareholder resolutions against Shell and Berkshire Hathaway ahead of both companies’ annual general meetings (AGMs) which are to be held …
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NZAOA calls for regulatory mandates on Scope 3 disclosure
December 6th, 2024
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has called for mandatory regulation to overcome data and disclosure challenges related to Scope 3 emissions.
The UN-convened initiative, which represents 89 …
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FRC urges companies to prepare for updated Corporate Governance Code
November 27th, 2024
As companies get ready to implement the revised UK Corporate Governance Code from January 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has called on them to improve their …
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Non-profit warns Microsoft of greenwashing risks from fossil fuel partnerships
November 7th, 2024
A non-profit organisation has called on Microsoft to acknowledge the risks it faces, including greenwashing, due to its partnerships with fossil fuel-linked companies.
In a filing with …
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