EU Lawmakers outline new board diversity regulations June 10, 2022 EU-listed companies to have at least 40% of their non-executive director positions held by women by 2026 New board diversity requirements have been outlined by the European Council and European Parliament, with lawmakers reaching an agreement on the legislation. These regulations would require EU-listed companies […]
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IFRS expands sustainability board to six members June 10, 2022 Follows the appointment of former Danone CEO and chairman Emmanuel Faber The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation has appointed four members to its International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to support international investors on climate and ESG matters. Catch up on previous coverage of the […]
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Fifteen investor-led resolutions that took aim at company policies ranging from mistreatment of workers to nondisclosure agreements, failed to pass after majority of Amazon shareholders voted against them.
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UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised rules that will mandate regulated, listed firms to publish diversity disclosures in their annual reports, starting from the financial accounts period beginning 1 April 2022.
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The Netherlands is currently consulting on changes to its corporate governance code, including plans to better integrate ESG factors.
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The EU Commission should extend its planned rules on human rights and environmental due diligence to cover all companies regardless of size, according to a group of more than 100 organisations.
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The PRI this week released a report highlighting key areas for investors to act on DEI across each of the three areas
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Anglo-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto has admitted to “systemic” bullying and sexism across its firm, according to an external report.
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Paul Myners, Lord Myners, known as one of the busiest men in the City, had a fundamental impact on the world of British business.
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Investors back human rights efforts ahead of EU rules October 15, 2021 A group of 94 investors with more than $6 trillion in assets have announced support for human rights and environmental due diligence ahead of new rules expected from the EU and recent support from the UN. The Investor Alliance for Human Rights, a […]
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