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Climate disclosure in US strong at state level

July 19th, 2024


California, Illinois and New York have pushed ahead with climate disclosure requirements despite legal push back on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) final regulations.

The SEC finalised its …

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SBTN publishes updated guidance for nature targets

July 18th, 2024


The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has released amended guidance and a new corporate manual with updated advice for companies.

The updated technical guidance and enabling materials emphasised the importance …

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EU officially publishes CSDDD

July 9th, 2024


The European Union (EU) has officially released the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which will soon be adopted into EU member states’ law.

Following a final vote by the European Parliament, the …

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Judge throws out New York lawsuit against pension funds

July 4th, 2024


A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit against three pension funds in the New York City Retirement System for violating fiduciary duties.

The lawsuit claimed that the …

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Consultation launches on Irish corporate governance code

July 4th, 2024


The consultation on the Irish corporate governance code has launched as Ireland works to align itself with international standards.

The code is designed to provide a framework setting out the …

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Republicans file for SEC climate rules to be scrapped

June 27th, 2024


A group of 35 Republican lawmakers have urged the Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals in St Louis to vacate the SEC’s climate disclosure rules.

The group, which …

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PRI launches ‘Spring’ engagement process to tackle biodiversity loss

June 27th, 2024


The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has launched the engagement process for Spring, an investor stewardship initiative focused on tackling the material financial risks of biodiversity loss.

The …

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Exxon lawsuit against shareholder activist voided

June 21st, 2024


A federal judge has tossed ExxonMobil’s lawsuit against activist ESG shareholder Arjuna Capital.

US District Court Judge Mark Pittman concluded that ExxonMobil’s claim is moot and dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, …

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Pension funds split vote on Musk pay package 

May 19th, 2024


Tesla shareholders were split in their vote on Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion pay package, with many US and international pension funds voting against the measure.

While support from …

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Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s huge pay day

June 14, 2024


Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package – the largest in US corporate history – after it was rescinded by a Delaware court in January.

The …

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