EU says circular economy is “vital” to meeting climate goals
January 12th, 2024
The European Commission has renewed its commitment to a circular economy and reducing reliance on fresh resources, describing it as a “no brainer”.
Florika Fink-Hooijer, director general …
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DQ Entertainment fine highlights importance of governance breaches
December 21st, 2023
Three directors of DQ Entertainment have been fined $30.8 million in a landmark ruling for fraudulent and reckless trading and other breaches of company law.
Directors Rashida Adenwala, Tapaas …
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Starbucks: Proxy Contest 2023
November 30th, 2023
Starbucks Corporation is set to become the latest company to face a proxy contest after a coalition of labour unions nominated directors for election to its board due to concerns over the firm’s …
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Businesses urge UK government to set out net zero strategy
November 9th, 2023
A coalition of UK businesses is calling on the UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to outline the government’s long-term net zero plan in his upcoming Autumn Statement.
In …
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Subpoena issued to US shareholder activist organisation
November 7th, 2023
The US House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy group, for documents on its work relating to climate risk.
As You Sow …
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Boohoo investors launch lawsuit after modern slavery scandal
November 2nd, 2023
Boohoo is facing a £100 million lawsuit from investors after modern slavery allegations wiped more than £1 billion from its value, according to reports.
Sovereign wealth funds, local …
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California’s new disclosure rules could give cover to SEC
October 13th, 2023
California’s governor has passed new legislation requiring corporations to disclose their scope 3 carbon emissions ahead of new disclosure rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…
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TPT publish UK gold standard Disclosure Framework
October 11th, 2023
The UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has released its gold standard disclosure framework for financial institutions, which will support best practice transition plans.
The framework outlines the five key …
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NZAOA calls on policymakers to unlock $275trn in climate opportunities
September 6th, 2023
The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has urged policymakers to overcome political barriers and open up $275 trillion in climate investment opportunities.
The group published a new …
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Swiss Stewardship Code for asset owners to launch
October 4th, 2023
The Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) is to launch a Swiss Stewardship Code in October requiring institutional investors to be transparent about their investment processes.
The code outlines nine …
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