Rio Tinto plc

Rio Tinto report reveals ‘systemic’ bullying and harassment


February 4, 2022

Anglo-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto has admitted to “systemic” bullying and sexism across its firm, according to an external report.

The review was conducted by Elizabeth Broderick, Australia’s …

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Myners

Lord Myners – the unlikely but likeable steward


January 21, 2022

Paul Myners, Lord Myners, known as one of the busiest men in the City, had a fundamental impact on the world of British business and finance.

Coming from humble …

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human rights

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 …

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Voting taskforce takes on pension scheme governance


October 8, 2021

The Taskforce on Pension Scheme Voting Implementation (TPSVI) has published new recommendations to give pension savers a voice in how their savings are being looked after and encourages asset managers …

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Shareholder-focused capitalism beginning to fray

UN says banks responsible for human rights


October 8, 2021

Banks holding shares on behalf of clients are still responsible for human rights due diligence at the companies whose shares they hold, according to the UN.

The UN’s Office …

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Minerva's Management Team

TNFD names 30-strong membership group


October 10, 2019

In an announcement on 30 September, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) listed 30 individuals from the financial services, corporate, and consultancy sectors who will make up the taskforce’s committees.

The …

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Human Rights, United Nations

‘Short-termism’ hampers human rights efforts

Reports findings based on analysis of UNGPs integration by investors


September 24, 2021

Barriers to addressing human rights breaches in investment pipelines remain despite significant strides made over the past decade, a UN Working Group

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EU seeks experts for sustainability review


September 3, 2021

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) is seeking appointees for 11 new industry groups to assist with a review of the bloc’s sustainability reporting standards. This development is the latest …

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Human Rights

Top investors to collaborate on human rights


August 12, 2021

Top international investment organisations are in talks to launch a new collaboration to promote human rights in the corporate world, according to Responsible Investor.

In a report published this …

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Board Gender Diversity in Europe

UK asset owners join forces for diversity push


August 13, 2021

Some of the UK’s largest pension investors have collaborated to establish a formal, repeatable diversity assessment and improvement process.

The Asset Owner Diversity Charter was announced at the end …

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