ESG, International bodies

International accountancy bodies unite to develop ESG disclosure frameworks

March 6, 2025


Several global and European accounting organisations have collaborated on a project to develop consistent frameworks for ESG disclosures.

The organisations are working together to establish harmonised guidelines to …

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European Commission proposes a raft of changes to sustainability regulations

February 28, 2025


The European Commission has proposed a series of reforms to its sustainability regulations, aimed at reducing red tape and streamlining rules for EU businesses.

The Omnibus Package

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Apple

Apple becomes the latest firm to reject a proposal to scrap DEI policies

February 26, 2025


Apple shareholders are the latest to vote against a proposal to scrap the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programme.

The National Center for …

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ESG

EU’s Omnibus Directive: A Retreat from ESG Leadership or Strategic Pause?

February 26, 2025


As the European Union moves forward with the Sustainable Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Reporting (SCSDR) Omnibus Directive, the bloc appears to be at a political …

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Hong Kong, ESG

Hong Kong’s MPFA Enhances ESG Transparency in Pension Fund Management

February 26, 2025


The Hong Kong Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) has introduced new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure requirements for the 12 pension fund managers operating within …

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BP could scrap climate plans amid pressure to boost profits

February 21, 2025


BP may withdraw its climate plans as shareholder pressure to boost profits intensifies, especially after activist investor Elliott Management acquired a £3.8 billion stake.

Elliott’s stake makes …

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ESG

Federal judge upholds DOL ESG rule

February 19, 2025


A federal judge has once again upheld a Department of Labor (DOL) rule allowing retirement plan fiduciaries to consider ESG factors when choosing investments.

Texas Northern District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk …

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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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