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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shareholder rights

ICGN recommends changes to European shareholder rights

October 31st, 2024


The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has issued recommendations to the European Commissions aimed at harmonising shareholder rights and creating more cohesive legislation.

The non-profit organisation, which is backed by …

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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The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has published a discussion paper setting out draft guidance on nature transition planning.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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Southwest dismisses shareholder proposal as an attempt to “maximise disruption”

October 18, 2024


Southwest Airlines has condemned a shareholder’s proposal to replace board members, calling it an “unnecessary and inappropriate” attempt to “maximise disruption.”

Elliott Investor Management, one of Southwest’s …

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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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Dutch Advertising Committee deems MSC Cruises’ adverts as greenwashing

October 11, 2024


The Dutch Advertising Committee has ordered MSC Cruises to withdraw its sustainability claims from advertisements, siding with a complaint filed by three environmental organisations.

Dutch activist groups Reclame …

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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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US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

US Senator introduces bill to bar fiduciaries from prioritising ESG over financial returns

October 4, 2024


US Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced a bill aimed at preventing fiduciaries from prioritising ESG factors over financial returns, directly challenging a Department of …

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