February 16, 2023
British oil giant Shell’s board of directors are being personally sued over an alleged failure to manage climate risks facing the company.
The civil action has been brought …
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February 15, 2023
Enhanced climate disclosure rules in the US could be subject to change after SEC chairman Gary Gensler admitted “adjustments” could be made.
The ‘Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related …
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February 10, 2023
Female fund managers support environmental and social (ES) proposals more than governance proposals, according to the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI).
‘The Voting Behaviour of Women-Led Mutual …
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February 8, 2023
In the latest anti-ESG action taken in the US, Republicans in the Senate and House have filed joint bills to nullify the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new ESG rule for retirement plans. …
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February 2, 2023
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has committed to developing a common framework for ESG reporting in the country over the coming year.
The ‘FRC ESG Statement of Intent: What’s …
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January 27, 2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has been urged to clarify the label and scope of Article 8 and Article 9 products.
In a letter, the Securities and …
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January 24, 2023
Several major European trade bodies have joined forces to urge the European Parliament and Council to amend the due diligence framework.
Twenty-seven European trade organisations have proposed recommendations to enhance …
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January 19, 2023
The UK’s House of Lords has urged the Financial Services and Markets Bill must be amended to facilitate the transition to a net-zero economy.
During the bill’s second reading at …
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December 23, 2022
With 2022 coming to a close, Minerva takes a brief look at the major trends seen this year and comments on the future of ESG investing.
Whilst responsible or ESG …
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