IOSCO issues recommendations on ESG ratings


October 8, 2021

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) plans to establish a framework for members to understand and mitigate potential risks in working with ESG ratings and data providers.

The experience of …

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lawsuit

Lawsuit challenges SEC over shareholder voting rules


October 1, 2021

The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has challenged the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) planned changes to shareholder proposal rules.

In an ‘amicus brief’ filed in the district court for …

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GPIF scales up stewardship expectations

Japan investors flex muscles in 2021 proxy season


October 1, 2021

Investors in Japanese listed companies pushed boards on director independence, diversity, and climate change in this year’s proxy voting season, according to a new review.

In a newsletter distributed …

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NZFSPA

Minerva founding member of net zero alliance


September 24, 2021

Minerva Analytics and our strategic partners at Solactive are proud to announce we are founding members of the Net Zero Financial Service Provider Alliance (NZFSPA).

This new Alliance marks the …

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biodiversity

Standard setters turn to biodiversity financial disclosures

Plus: NYSE proposes new asset class for natural assets


September 17, 2021

The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) has launched a consultation on guidance for biodiversity-related disclosures.

The board – a member of …

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ESMA pulls back from ESG legislation for rating agency methodology

EFRAG reveals direction of EU reporting standards

Draft sustainability reporting standards are expected in 2022


September 17, 2021

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has outlined its proposals for EU-wide sustainability reporting standards.

The newly published Climate Standard Prototype …

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Sustainable Stewardship Greenwashing

Minerva weighs in on TPR climate guidelines


September 10, 2021

In July, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) announced an eight-week consultation to shape their new guidance for trustees to meet tougher standards of governance in relation to climate change risks and …

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One in three applications to UK Stewardship Code fail

Applicants include asset managers, asset owners, and service providers 


September 10, 2021

One in three applicants to the UK’s Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Stewardship Code did not meet the required standard, …

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1.5, degrees, Celsius, Paris, Climate

TPI publishes fresh scenarios in wake of IPCC report


September 10, 2021

Keeping the global average temperature rise to a maximum of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will require an energy transformation that is “unparalleled in size and scope”, according to …

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Oil & gas groups ‘must improve ESG standards’


September 10, 2021

Oil and gas companies need to show a clear and urgent focus on addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in order to continue to attract capital from investors, …

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