Biodiversity

ISSB begins research on biodiversity standards

April 25th, 2024


The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has commenced projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity.

The projects will assess the corporate disclosure risks across biodiversity, ecosystems and …

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EU, European Union

EU Parliament approves CSDDD

April 24th, 2024


The European Parliament has voted to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in another step towards the requirements being formally adopted by the European Union.

The CSDDD will require companies to …

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collaboration

TNFD and GRI collaborate on mapping document and guidelines

April 17th, 2024


The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) are once again joining together to offer guidance for companies on corporate reporting standards.

The …

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canadian bank

Minerva data shows major Canadian banks set to vote on remuneration shareholder resolutions

April 4th, 2024


Several major shareholder resolutions are set to be held in the coming weeks, including numerous Canadian banks voting on remuneration requests.

The Royal Bank …

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Activist investor loses out to Disney in board election vote

April 4th, 2024


Activist investor Nelson Peltz has lost his proxy fight against Disney after shareholders voted to re-elect the full board.

Peltz’ company, Trian Partners, vied to oust two …

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oxfam

Oxfam releases corporate driven inequality report

March 22nd, 2024


Oxfam America has released its corporate driven inequality report alongside its corporate inequality framework to help investors analyse how companies in their portfolios contribute to inequality.

The report, Inequality, Made in

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Case Study

PLSA highlights Minerva clients as examples of best practice

March 14th, 2024


The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has released a sample of best practice case studies, including some which are Minerva clients, showing how to focus on social …

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Taskforce for Social Factors Guide

Social factors taskforce launches guidance with support from Minerva

March 14th, 2024


The UK’s Taskforce on Social Factors has released its handbook on social risks and opportunities for pension trustees to consider.

The guide was developed with the help of …

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jusst transition, TRANSITION PLANS

Just transition will need to harness finance services

March 5th, 2024


The just transition will need to rely on the finance sector to ensure the global transition to a resilient, net-zero and nature-positive economy is done in a socially inclusive …

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UK House of Lords, House of Commons, Palace of Westminster

Boycott bill passes through UK House of Lords

February 23rd, 2024


The UK House of Lords has passed a bill prohibiting public authorities from participating in boycotts, divestment and sanctions campaigns.

The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill …

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