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ISSB Prepares for Final SASB Updates with New Proposals

02 April 2026


The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its final set of proposed updates to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) industry standards on 26 March.

The updates cover …

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Minerva Analytics Solutions Recognised at ESG Investing Awards

31 March 2026


Minerva has been recognised in three categories at the 2026 ESG Investing Awards, reflecting where investor attention is shifting in climate impact measurement, defence exposure screening and governance …

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Shareholders Sue: Lawsuit Launched Over Climate Proposal Exclusion

6 March 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Shareholder advocacy group As You Sow has launched a lawsuit challenging the exclusion of a climate-related shareholder proposal at international insurance company Chubb. The litigation follows …

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Amazon Shareholder Proposals

Resolution Rejections: Amazon to Exclude at Least Seven Shareholder Proposals

12 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Amazon looks set to exclude at least seven shareholder proposals from its 2026 proxy statement without formal assent from the US Securities and Exchange …

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Texas SB 13 Struck Down: Judge Rules Against Anti-ESG Law

5 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A Texas federal judge has struck down one of the US’ most prominent anti-environment, social and governance (ESG) laws, ruling that prohibiting state investment in …

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NZFSPA Reshaped: Net Zero Alliance Shutters Standalone Activities

29 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) has decided to reorganise almost five years since its 2021 launch and conclude activities as a standalone initiative.…

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Extinguishing ESG: US House Approves Prohibitive Bill for Pension Funds

20 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A bill which would prohibit ESG factors being considered by pension fund managers and in pension plans has been narrowly approved by the US …

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Sustainability Accountability: ESMA Adds Guidance to Avoid Greenwashing Risks

16 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidance focused on ESG strategies and presenting its expectations for market participants to “avoid the …

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Anti-DEI Drive: Trump’s DOJ Wields Fraud Law to Dissuade Companies

9 January 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a fresh attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), planning to apply fraud law as a …

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White House Targets Proxy Advisors: Washington Puts Voting ‘Plumbing’ on Notice

18 December 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

US President Donald Trump has introduced an executive order instructing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “review all rules, regulations, guidance, …

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