BP excludes vote on changes to climate strategy at AGM
March 7, 2025
BP has opted not to include a vote on its climate plan at its upcoming AGM, despite investor calls for one following a fundamental overhaul of its …
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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 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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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’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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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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