June 6, 2024
Shareholders at both McDonald’s and Exxon Mobil have voted against key ESG-related proposals at recent annual general meetings, despite prominent campaigns by institutional investors.
A resolution aimed at curbing the use …
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UN report shows how businesses benefit from engagement with SDGs
May 17th, 2024
Businesses incorporating the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations will see significant benefits, according to a new report.
The UN’s SDG Showcase report showed that …
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Tesla shareholders re-vote on Musk’s pay after court decision
April 18th, 2024
Tesla shareholders will once again vote on Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56 billion pay package after it was voided by a judge.
At the start of the year, Delaware …
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ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda commit to clear green claims
March 27th, 2024
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have secured undertakings that commit ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda to use only accurate and clear green claims.…
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Proxy voting services will not fall under SEC jurisdiction
February 29th, 2024
A federal court has ruled in favour of a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) rule classifying proxy voting research services as a “solicitation”.
The court …
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Success for Tesla shareholder as judge voids Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package
February 1st, 2024
A judge has ruled in favour of a small Tesla shareholder, voiding Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package and calling it “unfair” to shareholders.…
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Asset managers failing to utilise shareholder engagement with fossil fuels
January 5th, 2023
Asset managers that finance fossil fuel expansion are failing to effectively employ shareholder engagement tactics.
Asset managers failed to translate their words into actions at fossil fuel …
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DQ Entertainment fine highlights importance of governance breaches
December 21st, 2023
Three directors of DQ Entertainment have been fined $30.8 million in a landmark ruling for fraudulent and reckless trading and other breaches of company law.
Directors Rashida Adenwala, Tapaas …
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