Action on climate needed for global equity values
July 24th, 2024
Climate risk has a significant impact on global equity valuations and aggressive policies are needed to reduce losses, according to research from EDHEC-risk climate impact institution.
The study, “…
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Australia proposes new law on climate reporting
February 5th, 2024
The Australian government has proposed a new law to establish a climate risk disclosure framework, introducing new reporting requirements for companies.
The draft legislation amends the Australian Securities and Investment …
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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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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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CalSTRS votes against 2,035 boards for inadequate climate risk disclosures
August 18th, 2023
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) escalated its efforts to hold global companies to account after they did not provide sufficient climate risk disclosures to …
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Climate-linked pay on the horizon for Australian banks, report claims
December 10, 2021
Australian bank leaders could see their pay linked in part to achieving climate goals as investors continue to increase the pressure on companies over environmental issues.
An …
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Deadline extended: Climate Stewardship – have your say
November 19, 2021
Minerva invites you to provide feedback on the state of climate stewardship. Our survey deadline has been extended until Friday, 3rd December 2021 – get your response in now!…
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SEC chair sets wheels in motion for mandatory climate risk disclosures
World’s largest equity market steps closer to unlocking environmental company data
July 30, 2021
The chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked staff to develop …
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Climate accountability lagging for directors
July 19, 2021
It may be “some time” before directors face charges for failings on climate risks despite the introduction of new reporting rules in this area, a leading expert has said.
Luh Luh Lan, associate professor at the …
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