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 requires them to address human rights and environmental standards. A legislative report, published on 10 […]
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Guy Jubb: AGMs have lost their sense of purpose Ex-Standard Life Investments governance head argues meetings should be complemented by continual dialogue Guy Jubb, former head of governance at asset management giant Standard Life Investments, claims AGMs have lost their sense of purpose and need urgent reform. Making his comments in a blog for the […]
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Purpose can help companies improve stakeholder confidence Experts discussed the importance of purpose at The Investor Forum’s 2021 annual webinar Companies that focus on purpose have a more comprehensive understanding of value creation and sustainability, which can increase stakeholder confidence in business, according to The Investor Forum. Focussing on purpose can help companies and investors […]
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As implementation of Shareholder Rights Directive II draws closer, attention is (or should be) turning to how we are going to make it happen. A cynic might say that, like MIFID II, “it’s all very well intended but….” OK, fair enough. But seriously, how are we going to get from good intentions to good outcomes? […]
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