US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

Invesco to pay $17.5 million against greenwashing allegations 

November 13th, 2024

 

Invesco advisers have designated $17.5 million to resolve allegations that the firm had been greenwashing, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

 The allegation follows a claim that

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FRC, Stewardship Code, Corporate Governance Code

FRC to review UK Stewardship Code

November 13th , 2024

 

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the UK Stewardship Code. 

Running until 29 February 2025, the consultation should follow extensive engagement with over

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jusst transition, TRANSITION PLANS

EU Commission’s advisory body issues guidance on credible transition plans

November 8th, 2024


The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released initial voluntary guidance on how businesses should draw up credible climate transition plans.

The official advisory body to …

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Microsoft

Non-profit warns Microsoft of greenwashing risks from fossil fuel partnerships

November 7th, 2024


A non-profit organisation has called on Microsoft to acknowledge the risks it faces, including greenwashing, due to its partnerships with fossil fuel-linked companies.

In a filing with

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Santos

Activist group ACCR sues Santos for greenwashing in a landmark case

November 1st, 2024


The landmark case filed by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) accusing Santos of greenwashing has been brought to the Federal Court of Australia.

In …

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nature

TNFD publishes nature transition guidance

October 31st, 2024


The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has published a discussion paper setting out draft guidance on nature transition planning.

For corporates and financial institutions, the paper details how to develop and …

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responsible conduct

UK expectations of a ‘good business’ shift from profits to responsible conduct

October 17th, 2024


The UK public’s expectations on what defines a good business have shifted, with growing demands for companies to make a more positive impact, according to …

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Shareholder Proposals Quieten Down in Australia AGM Season

October 11th, 2024


As the Australian AGM season commences, this blog article by Stewardship Senior Analyst Thomas Bolger provides an in-depth analysis of recent trends in shareholder engagement.

Annual General Meetings are …

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sustainable mining, BHP Pit Mine, Australia,

Commission outlines investor actions needed for sustainable mining  

October 11th, 2024


A commission supported by investors managing over $15 billion in assets has outlined key actions investors can take to improve sustainability in the mining sector.

The Global Investor …

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greenwashing, green misleading adverts

Toronto cracks down on misleading fossil fuel adverts

October 9th, 2024


The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has banned misleading fossil fuel advertisements in a move similar to the City of Toronto’s infrastructure committee’s recent decision.

The new policy aims to …

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