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 …
Read MoreInvestors 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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FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January
London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey
All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct …
Read MoreUK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge
Finance is a central theme in the race to net zero
The UK government is calling on privately owned financial institutions to commit to a net-zero carbon future.
Speaking …
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China and Russia join push on climate change action
International momentum is building around the race to net zero
The impact of climate change seems to be resonating with the leaders of Russia and China who have committed to significant …
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Senate working group targets corporate governance reform
Four Democrat US senators have formed a working group with the aim of shifting corporate America away from shareholder capitalism.
Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Tom Carper (Delaware), Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin) and Mark Warner (Virginia) …
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Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure
Asset owners and their managers need to encourage more companies to disclose the financial impact of climate change on their businesses using an internationally recognised code, according to a new report.…
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