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 anti-ESG SB 13

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 Net Zero

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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ESG US House of Representatives Bill Pension Funds

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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Greenwashing Sustainability ESG ESMA

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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DEI Anti-DEI Trump DOJ

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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Trump Proxy Advisors Executive Order White House DEI Anti-DEI

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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Costco No Action Anti-ESG SEC

‘No Action’ Retraction: Costco Accepts Anti-ESG Proposal Despite SEC Overhaul

12 December 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Costco has opted to include a shareholder proposal in its 2026 proxy statement from an anti-ESG proponent despite previously submitting a ‘no action’ request …

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ESG Canada ESG-linked Lawsuits

Landmark Lawsuits: Canadian Investors Sued in Two ESG-linked Cases

9 December 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Canadian asset manager Purpose Investments are the subject of two separate ESG-linked lawsuits which could hold …

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ESG Ratings UK Regulation

ESG Ratings Opportunity: UK Regulation Could Forge £500m in Net Benefits

3 December 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued proposals for consultation seeking to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings “transparent, reliable and comparable” …

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