November 23, 2022
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule to replace controversial regulation regarding inclusion of ESG investments in pension plans.
The Prudence and Loyalty …
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November 18, 2022
AGL Energy’s Board was overhauled at its recent AGM due to concerns over its climate risk management and a shareholder campaign by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes. AGL is Australia’s largest greenhouse gas …
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September 15, 2022
Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation.
Traditionally regarded as an ESG …
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September 2, 2022
The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility has tabled three resolutions.
BHP Group is facing shareholder resolutions demanding greater consistency around its engagement with climate change.
Tabled by the Australasian Centre for …
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August 25, 2022
US asset manager Federated Hermes has come under criticism for its apparent association with the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a vocal anti-ESG group.
The SFOF is a Republican group, …
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26 August, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates the UK’s financial services industry, has launched an advisory ESG committee open to external members.
The committee will work with the FCA board to address …
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August 19, 2022
Executive pay has rebounded across public and private sectors over the course of 2021, an Australian Public Service Commission report has confirmed, despite the issue being front of mind for investors …
July 29, 2022
The UK’s DWP aims to create clearer funding standards while supporting trustees and employers in planning their scheme funding over the long term
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) …
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