Republican-led FSC proposes ESG crackdown legislation
1st August, 2023
The Republican-led US congressional Financial Services Committee (FSC) has proposed a series of bills that are designed to limit the impact of ESG initiatives.
The committee, chaired by Republican Patrick …
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June 2, 2023
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is consulting on revisions to the country’s Corporate Governance Code, with comments requested by 13 September.
The consultation follows a government response…
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May 25, 2023
Climate investors face disappointment as Shell shareholders vote against a resolution to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
During Shell’s annual general meeting on May 23, shareholders rejected the …
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May 23, 2023
Mining company Glencore faces increased pressure from investors seeking greater transparency on how its thermal coal production aligns with the Paris Agreement.
Ahead of the annual general meeting on May …
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May 16, 2023
Japanese car giant Toyota is being urged to strengthen its reporting around climate change activities, after a proposal was successfully added to its upcoming Ordinary General Meeting.
Read MoreMay 5, 2023
BP is under pressure to align its Scope 3 emission reduction plans with the Paris Climate Agreement after investors backed a shareholder resolution at its AGM.
At the meeting late …
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Woodside Energy has withstood investor backlash against inadequate climate policies at this year’s AGM.
Australia’s largest oil and gas producer faced resistance for the re-election of three directors amid mounting criticism from …
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April 18, 2023
Amazon shareholder proposals have hit a record number for the second consecutive year as ESG investors demand greater transparency.
The e-commerce giant’s proxy statement revealed shareholders have submitted 18 proposals for …
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April 14, 2023
Japan’s three largest banks are facing pressure from shareholder groups over climate change policies that the groups claim “lack credibility”.
A trio of organisations representing investors and environmental …
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