September 2, 2022
Identifies three key elements of data production.
A step-by-step ESG data production framework for boards of directors has been published by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
The framework has been laid …
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August 25, 2022
US asset manager Federated Hermes has come under criticism for its apparent association with the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a vocal anti-ESG group.
The SFOF is a Republican group, …
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August 26, 2022
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman has revealed its ESG unit is the fastest growing part of the business, despite the stock exchange’s lobbying efforts against pro-ESG laws from the SEC. …
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26 August, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates the UK’s financial services industry, has launched an advisory ESG committee open to external members.
The committee will work with the FCA board to address …
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August 11, 2022
One resolution on appointments overcame board concerns
Tesla shareholders have broadly voted in line with board recommendations, rejecting proposals centred on the environment and business governance issues.
In total, only three …
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August 11, 2022
Move follows ISSB sustainability disclosure standards consultation
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called for a global standard setter to align climate …
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August 11, 2022
Several reporting gaps were revealed in a recent review by the UK’s FCA and FRC
The most common reporting gaps for climate-related disclosures are in quantitative elements of the Task Force …
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July 21, 2022
UK government taskforce to support the pensions industry around the social factors under ESG
The UK has created a new minister-led taskforce to support the integration of social factors from ESG …
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July 22, 2022
The Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluations and Data Providers highlights the current status of evaluations and data provision issues.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has requested public comments on …
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Investors call for a gender perspective in new EU directive
July 15, 2022
Capturing a gender perspective in the directive would make a significant contribution to protecting women’s rights and advancing gender equality, according to BCAM
Boston Common Asset …
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