IIGCC releases reports on net zero assessments
May 22nd, 2024
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance on incorporating sovereign bonds into a net zero investment strategy.
The group has also collaborated with the Climate Bond …
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UN report shows how businesses benefit from engagement with SDGs
May 17th, 2024
Businesses incorporating the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations will see significant benefits, according to a new report.
The UN’s SDG Showcase report showed that …
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Oklahoma AG fires counsel after anti-ESG law blocked by judge
May 17th, 2024
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has fired the Treasurer-appointed legal counsel on the state’s anti-ESG law case.
The move followed District Court Judge Sheila Stinson’s decision last …
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SDR will bring more “trust and integrity” to financial services
9th May, 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has predicted its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels will improve consumers’ perception of the financial services industry.
Sacha Sadan, director of ESG …
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Tesla shareholders re-vote on Musk’s pay after court decision
April 18th, 2024
Tesla shareholders will once again vote on Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56 billion pay package after it was voided by a judge.
At the start of the year, Delaware …
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Petrobras chair reinstated after suspension for allegations of non-compliance
April 17th, 2024
Oil giant Petrobras’ chairman Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes has been reinstated to his role after being suspended this week following allegations of non-compliance with the requirements of the …
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Focus on sustainability will help trustees meet fiduciary duties, says FMLC
February 8th, 2024
The Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC) has published a review on pension fund trustees’ fiduciary duties in relation to sustainability amid widespread uncertainty in the industry.…
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Pensions not protecting people from climate-related financial risk
February 2nd, 2024
Pensions funds are failing to protect their beneficiaries from climate-related financial risk, according to a new report by Sierra Club, Stand.earth, and Stop the Money Pipeline.
The report, ‘…
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