ESG regulation

EU and UK introduce regulations for ESG ratings providers

November 28th, 2024


Both the EU and UK are set to implement regulations for ESG ratings providers aimed at improving transparency in methodology and strengthening investor confidence.

The Council of the …

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FRC, Stewardship Code, Corporate Governance Code

FRC urges companies to prepare for updated Corporate Governance Code

November 27th, 2024


As companies get ready to implement the revised UK Corporate Governance Code from January 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has called on them to improve their …

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Global progress on sustainability standards, according to FSB

November 14th, 2024


The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its 2024 Achieving Consistent and Comparable Climate-related Disclosures report. 

The report gives insight into the progress global jurisdictions have made in implementing

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US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

Invesco to pay $17.5 million against greenwashing allegations 

November 13th, 2024

 

Invesco advisers have designated $17.5 million to resolve allegations that the firm had been greenwashing, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

 The allegation follows a claim that

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FRC, Stewardship Code, Corporate Governance Code

FRC to review UK Stewardship Code

November 13th , 2024

 

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the UK Stewardship Code. 

Running until 29 February 2025, the consultation should follow extensive engagement with over

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Initiative launched to drive investor action on corporate air pollution

November 6th, 2024


Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation and CCLA Investment Management have launched a public consultation to tackle corporate air pollution through investor action.

The health foundation and charity …

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responsible conduct

UK expectations of a ‘good business’ shift from profits to responsible conduct

October 17th, 2024


The UK public’s expectations on what defines a good business have shifted, with growing demands for companies to make a more positive impact, according to …

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Shareholder Proposals Quieten Down in Australia AGM Season

October 11th, 2024


As the Australian AGM season commences, this blog article by Stewardship Senior Analyst Thomas Bolger provides an in-depth analysis of recent trends in shareholder engagement.

Annual General Meetings are …

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Toronto cracks down on misleading fossil fuel adverts

October 9th, 2024


The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has banned misleading fossil fuel advertisements in a move similar to the City of Toronto’s infrastructure committee’s recent decision.

The new policy aims to …

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greeenwashing, fashion

CMA issues a review on greenwashing

October 2, 2024


The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has issued a new compliance guide, pushing fashion brands to review their green claims.

Alongside the release of the compliance guidelines, CMA has also …

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