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CII open to comments on class votes proposals

May 8th, 2024


The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has invited members to comment on its proposal calling for dual-class companies to provide vote results on a class-by-class basis.

Under a typical …

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ICMA, IsDB and LSEG publish sustainability sukuk guide

May 3rd, 2024


Leading groups in sustainable finance have released guidance for issuers of green, social and sustainability sukuk.

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and London …

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Heavy industries not on track for Paris Agreement goals

May 2nd, 2024


Aluminium, cement and steel industries are not aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory, as set out in the Paris Agreement.

The World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA’s) first 2024 Climate and

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The People’s Pension launches responsible investment policy

May 2nd, 2024


The People’s Pension has released its responsible investment policy, which includes heightened expectations of its investment managers.

The master trust’s Responsible Investment policy outlines the minimum requirements and ongoing expectations …

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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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Petrobras chair reinstated after suspension for allegations of non-compliance

April 17th, 2024


Oil giant Petrobras’ chairman Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes has been reinstated to his role after being suspended this week following allegations of non-compliance with the requirements of the …

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net zero

EU Parliament adopts voluntary certification framework for carbon removals

April 11th, 2024


Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt an agreement to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals.

The certification framework aims to boost high-quality carbon …

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Activist investor loses out to Disney in board election vote

April 4th, 2024


Activist investor Nelson Peltz has lost his proxy fight against Disney after shareholders voted to re-elect the full board.

Peltz’ company, Trian Partners, vied to oust two …

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IIGCC updates its net zero framework to “reposition” wording

March 27th, 2024


The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has updated its Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) to “reposition” objectives and add asset classes.

The group published NZIF 2.0

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UN Global Compact Network UK releases SDG Showcase report

March 26th, 2024


The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Showcase report in order to assist businesses in increasing their sustainability efforts.

The report is …

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