climate change, Minerva Analytics, proxy voting

Minerva Analytics Statement on DEI, Climate Change, and Proxy Voting Freedom

February 14, 2025


Dear Clients and Friends;

As we approach the busy peak season, and in light of recent developments in the USA, I wanted to set out Minerva’s

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SEC Security Exchange Committee

SEC’s acting chair postpones next steps of climate disclosure rule

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IMF warns equity investors over climate risk
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global

Corporance forms a strategic partnership with Minerva as an Exclusive ESG Data Partner

February 13, 2025


In an exciting development, Corporance Asesores de Voto (CORPORANCE), the Spanish proxy advisor, and Minerva Analytics (MINERVA), renowned for their independent research, have partnered …

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sustainability assurance

FRC calls for sustainability assurance framework to address quality concerns

February 7, 2025


The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recommended the creation of a UK policy framework for sustainability assurance due to concerns over inconsistencies in the quality of assurance …

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Anti ESG

Republicans urge regulators to ban ESG and DEI considerations

February 6, 2025


Republican finance officials from 18 states have urged leaders of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL) to prohibit asset and retirement plan managers …

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sustainability plans

Voluntary ESG policies are on the rise while mandatory regulation declines

February 5, 2025


Despite ongoing regulatory developments, the voluntary adoption of sustainability policies continues to dominate the landscape as only 42% of global ESG and sustainability policies are classed …

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Voting rights

AIC calls for reforms to protect investors’ voting rights

January 31, 2025


The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has launched a campaign urging legal reforms to guarantee all investors can exercise their voting rights.

The ‘My share, my vote’ campaign

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

Financial firms and Costco face continued pressure over DEI policies

January 31, 2025


Companies remain under scrutiny for their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, with two separate coalitions—both led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—targeting a group of financial …

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sustainability reporting

Two accountancy bodies collaborate on standards for sustainability reporting

January 29th, 2025


The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IASSB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESB) have published standards and guidance to strengthen sustainability reporting.

The integrated …

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