July 08, 2022
Legislators seek to combat SLAPP techniques
Legislatures around the world are becoming increasingly aware of Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) techniques being used by individuals and companies, and …
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June 30, 2022
Report flags major failures in UK climate delivery programmes
The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published a new Progress Report, which has flagged “major failures” in delivery …
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June 24, 2022
Minerva’s very own Paul Hewitt has been featured in the latest episode of a new podcast by Global Systematic Investors (GSI). Take a listen to Paul as he discusses Active Ownership …
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June 10, 2022
EU-listed companies to have at least 40% of their non-executive director positions held by women by 2026
New board diversity requirements have been outlined by the European Council and European …
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May 27, 2022
Following the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, over 220 civil society groups have signed a joint statement calling for the proposal …
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20 May, 2022
The coalition has accused TotalEnergies of being “neglectful” of shareholder rights.
A shareholder coalition has stated it will vote against TotalEnergies’ executive pay and sustainability and climate progress report after the company …
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20 May, 2022
Shareholders were less supportive however of the company’s climate plan.
Woodside Petroleum’s shareholders voted 98.66% in favour of a merger with BHP’s petroleum arm at the company’s AGM.
The merger would …
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May 6, 2022
Continued shareholder resistance against Santos could result in a call to oust the board.
One-quarter of shareholders in Australian energy company Santos have voted against the company’s executive pay plans, …
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April 15, 2022
Rio Tinto is under fire from investors following a lack of clarity about climate change risks, questionable audit committee performances, and reports of sexual harassment and bullying.
Investors …
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March 11, 2022
Pension funds and asset owners around the world are taking steps to reduce or divest their holdings in Russian securities.
In the US, the Washington State Investment Board, Missouri’s Public School and …
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