August 11, 2022
One resolution on appointments overcame board concerns
Tesla shareholders have broadly voted in line with board recommendations, rejecting proposals centred on the environment and business governance issues.
In total, only three …
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July 29, 2022
The UK’s DWP aims to create clearer funding standards while supporting trustees and employers in planning their scheme funding over the long term
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) …
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July 15, 2022
The SEC’s amendments to the Trump administration’s 2020 rules only partially address investor concerns over attacks on independence of proxy voting advice
The US Securities and Exchange Commission …
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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 …
Read MoreJune 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 …
Read More20 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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