wind power

Energy giants accused of ‘land-grabbing’ for wind projects in Brazil

March 14, 2025


The push for clean, renewable energies by energy companies has led to accusations by locals of ‘land-grabbing’ in the north-east of Brazil. 

Residents of the Umburanas

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Activist investor calls for YouGov CEO to step down

January 16th, 2025


Activist investor Gatemore has called for YouGov CEO Steve Hatch to step down amid ongoing poor operating performance.

Gatemore reported that conversations with various stakeholders had revealed “widespread …

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SDG Team Photo

Minerva supports the UN Global Compact SDG Flag Campaign

September 25th, 2024


For the second consecutive year, Minerva proudly raises the SDG flag as part of a global campaign, reaffirming our support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals …

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petrobras

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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internal control

FRC revises corporate governance code

January 26th, 2024


The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code that enhance transparency and accountability, primarily through an update to how boards approach internal controls.

The FRC said …

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Boohoo

Boohoo investors launch lawsuit after modern slavery scandal 

November 2nd, 2023


Boohoo is facing a £100 million lawsuit from investors after modern slavery allegations wiped more than £1 billion from its value, according to reports.

Sovereign wealth funds, local …

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A line of white figurines blocking out other figurines of differing colour, demonstrating the effect of systemic racial inequality

Racial justice audits set to rise in 2023

March 17, 2023


With 2022 being another record year for shareholder proposals on racial justice audits, 2023 looks set to continue the trend.

Analysts agree that the human and economic cost of …

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Diversity

Do more on diversity, SEC urged by ex-chairs

7 March 2023


The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be doing more in its work to improve diversity within the US financial services industry, several of its former chairwomen have agreed.…

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Andrew Burghart, Minister for Pensions and Growth

Burghart confirmed as Minister for Pensions and Growth


October 15, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed Alex Burghart’s appointment as Minister for Pensions and Growth.

The Conservative MP for Brentwood & Ongar has unofficially held the newly-created role …

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DWP launches pension scheme voting task force

Opperman leaves pensions ministry


September 30, 2022

Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, has continued his turbulent summer of resignation, reinstatement, and removal from the position. After supporting former Chancellor Rishi Sunak during the leadership race with the newly appointed prime minister …

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