September 15, 2022
Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation.
Traditionally regarded as an ESG …
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16 September, 2022
Governments around the world are being urged to mandate climate transition commitments by a coalition of asset managers representing $39trn in capital.
Coordinated by the Investor Agenda, the call to …
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September 2, 2022
States reliant on fossil fuels have labelled ESG as ‘too political’
ESG investing has been met with hostility in the state of Texas. As the largest producer of the US’s fossil fuels, …
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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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