Oklahoma AG fires counsel after anti-ESG law blocked by judge
May 17th, 2024
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has fired the Treasurer-appointed legal counsel on the state’s anti-ESG law case.
The move followed District Court Judge Sheila Stinson’s decision last …
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Canadian regulator launches greenwashing investigation into lululemon
May 16th, 2024
Competition Bureau Canada has begun an investigation into lululemon over allegations of greenwashing.
The investigation comes after stand.earth, an environmental advocacy organization, filed a complaint with the bureau claiming lululemon …
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SDR will bring more “trust and integrity” to financial services
9th May, 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has predicted its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels will improve consumers’ perception of the financial services industry.
Sacha Sadan, director of ESG …
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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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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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