Patisserie Valerie scandal charges

SFO charges four individuals over Patisserie Valerie scandal 

September 14th, 2023


The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has brought fraud charges against four individuals who oversaw the collapse of high street baker chain Patisserie Valerie.

Christopher Marsh, a former director …

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Many top corporations unprepared for ESG tax reporting obligations

August 7th, 2023


Just a small minority of large US companies are able to share their total worldwide tax contributions, as pressure from stakeholders and regulators over ESG disclosure grows, a …

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US banking regulation bill gains bipartisan support

June 27, 2023


Democrat Senate banking chair Sherrod Brown has gained a rare level of bipartisan support for a bill designed to bring heavier regulation to the US banking sector.

In cooperation with …

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Shell faces high dissent on climate

May 25, 2023


Climate investors face disappointment as Shell shareholders vote against a resolution to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. 

During Shell’s annual general meeting on May 23, shareholders rejected the …

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Glencore faces investor unrest at AGM 

May 23, 2023


Mining company Glencore faces increased pressure from investors seeking greater transparency on how its thermal coal production aligns with the Paris Agreement.  

Ahead of the annual general meeting on May …

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Toyota facing investor climate transparency push

May 16, 2023


Japanese car giant Toyota is being urged to strengthen its reporting around climate change activities, after a proposal was successfully added to its upcoming Ordinary General Meeting.

Proposed Resolution 4, …

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Shell climate resolution gains support 

May 11, 2023


Lead investors engaging Shell under Climate Action 100+ have indicated their intention to support a climate resolution requiring the company to align its scope 3 emissions targets with the Paris Agreement.  

Dutch …

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Moderna faces shareholder backlash on remuneration

May 5, 2023


Moderna, the Cambridge-based biotech firm, has found itself in hot water for executive pay in the lead-up to its annual general meeting.

The controversy centres on the $393m netted by CEO …

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BP shareholders demand tighter climate policy 

April 15, 2023


Follow This has urged shareholders to support its proposal to align BP’s climate policy with the Paris Agreement after the oil giant lowered targets earlier this year.  

Ahead of BP’s annual …

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Amazon sets record for shareholder proposals 

April 18, 2023


Amazon shareholder proposals have hit a record number for the second consecutive year as ESG investors demand greater transparency.  

The e-commerce giant’s proxy statement revealed shareholders have submitted 18 proposals for …

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