Deforestation

Biodiversity to the fore as billions pledged to fight deforestation


12 November, 2021

Financial institutions and world leaders pledged to curb deforestation as part of wider efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change announced at the COP26 conference …

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Letter

Companies call on G20 to act on climate change


October 8, 2021

Over 600 of the world’s largest companies are calling on G20 leaders to strengthen their national climate targets and deliver climate financing at the G20 and COP26 summits. …

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Turning Point, Winds of change

Oil giants under pressure – A turning point for ESG investing?


June 11, 2021

In the wake of major events affecting oil companies in recent weeks, we look at the market reaction and the longer-term implications.

It has been a …

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ExxonMobil

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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Biodiversity Briefing

Minerva Briefing – Biodiversity & Stewardship


May 14, 2021

Today, investors are increasingly aware that all forms of capital, including natural capital, contribute to long-term sustainable growth. To mark Earth Day 2021, Minerva published a Briefing on Biodiversity and Stewardship …

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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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Trump

Democrats to use majority status to revoke Trump-era rulings

ESG regulation is once again at the heart of legislative tensions in the US Senate as Republicans and Democrats lock horns over the recently ESG Enforcement Task Force. Democrat legislators …

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Festival

A festival of consultations for the investment industry

UK government raises the bar on social issues, climate change and wrongdoing

The countdown to festivals finally reopening this summer after lockdown has begun, but investors and financial services professionals are in …

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UBS faces questions over ties to Uighur-linked firm

UBS faces questions over ties to Uighur-linked firm 

Surveillance company linked with persecution of the Muslim minority group in China

Swiss bank UBS’s business relationship with Hikvision, a surveillance company linked with the persecution of Uighurs in China, has come

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Guy Jubb: AGMs have lost their sense of purpose

Guy Jubb: AGMs have lost their sense of purpose 

Ex-Standard Life Investments governance head argues meetings should be complemented by continual dialogue

Guy Jubb, former head of governance at asset management giant Standard Life Investments, claims AGMs have lost their

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