Carbon emissions, net-zero

SEC reviewing decade-old climate disclosure rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its climate-related disclosure rules for companies, which have not been updated since 2010.

In a statement, …

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Marty Walsh Democrat Depart of Labor

Marty Walsh is a champion of sustainable investment

Controversial rules that make it harder for US pension plan fiduciaries to make sustainable investment decisions could be reviewed if President Biden’s Labor Secretary nominee takes the helm. Marty Walsh, a Democrat …

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Royal Assent locks in ESG duties for pension funds

Royal Assent locks in ESG duties for pension funds

The act furthers the government’s green agenda by supporting progress towards net zero

The Pension Schemes Bill has received Royal Assent, creating new laws covering areas including defined benefit scheme protections,

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Sustainability standards consolidation draws closer

Sustainability standards consolidation draws closer 

IFRS Foundation seeks to launch sustainability standards board

In response to growing demand for global standards as sustainability becomes ‘business as normal’ in financial reporting, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation is taking action

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SEC creates new senior climate change role

SEC creates new senior climate change role

Regulator likely to pursue policies to incorporate climate risk as part of corporate disclosures

President Joe Biden’s pledge that his inauguration would mark a sea change for climate policy is already in action

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Asset managers are avoiding ESG shareholder resolutions

Asset managers are avoiding ESG shareholder resolutions

The biggest shareholders need to lead on proxy voting and public engagement, a leading NGO says.

Some of the world’s largest asset managers are not using their proxy voting rights to support sustainable

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Companies plan to align ESG priorities with incentive plans

Companies plan to align ESG priorities with incentive plans

Investor pressure and recognition of benefits are driving the change

Companies around the world are accelerating their focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities as climate change and diversity issues

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Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

ESG criteria still championed by investors despite retrogressive attitude from policymakers

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) will play a crucial role in rebuilding trust between companies and the investment community, the

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London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January

London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct

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DWP launches pension scheme voting task force

Government signals drive to boost ESG options for pension funds

UK government pensions minister Guy Opperman has signalled plans to accelerate ESG action for pension funds ahead of the milestone COP26 conference in 2021.

“The government will be making announcements …

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