MEPs pave the way for higher environmental standards
New EU law on due diligence will also cover human rights issues
MEPs are urging companies and investors to focus on sustainability by paving the way for a new EU law that …
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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce
Headed by Kelly Gibson, team will analyse firms’ data submissions around ESG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed a new taskforce to focus on climate change and ESG-related misconduct.
The 22-strong team …
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SEC reviewing decade-old climate disclosure rules
Original rules on climate-related disclosure were originally published in 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its climate-related disclosure rules for companies, which have not been updated since 2010.
In a statement, …
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SEC creates new senior climate change role
Regulator likely to pursue policies to incorporate climate risk as part of corporate disclosures
President Joe Biden’s pledge that his inauguration would mark a sea change for climate policy is already in action …
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Trustees of occupational pension schemes with more than £5bn will be required to publish a TCFD report
The government has confirmed details of how UK pension schemes will be required to report on climate change issues affecting their portfolios.
The …
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Allison Herren Lee takes the top regulatory job
Joe Biden has already shown his commitment to acting on climate change, bringing the US back into the Paris accord and appointing Allison Herren Lee as acting chair of the Securities and …
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An investment industry initiative set up to help escalate material issues with UK-listed companies has reported its strongest year to date for collective engagement activity.
The Investor Forum said 2020 had proved to be a watershed year for the development …
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Investors file resolution calling on bank to publish strategy and targets
Some of Europe’s biggest pension funds and asset managers have filed a shareholder vote urging HSBC to cut its lending linked to fossil fuels.
Fifteen institutional investors with a …
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Asset managers are avoiding ESG shareholder resolutions
The biggest shareholders need to lead on proxy voting and public engagement, a leading NGO says.
Some of the world’s largest asset managers are not using their proxy voting rights to support sustainable …
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Companies plan to align ESG priorities with incentive plans
Investor pressure and recognition of benefits are driving the change
Companies around the world are accelerating their focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities as climate change and diversity issues …
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