ESG regulation

EU and UK introduce regulations for ESG ratings providers

November 28th, 2024


Both the EU and UK are set to implement regulations for ESG ratings providers aimed at improving transparency in methodology and strengthening investor confidence.

The Council of the …

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FRC urges companies to prepare for updated Corporate Governance Code

November 27th, 2024


As companies get ready to implement the revised UK Corporate Governance Code from January 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has called on them to improve their …

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Investor-led coalition urges US states to meet federal methane standards

November 19th, 2024


A coalition of 35 institutional investors representing more than $2 trillion in assets has called on US states to act in line with federal methane standards to …

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Global progress on sustainability standards, according to FSB

November 14th, 2024


The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its 2024 Achieving Consistent and Comparable Climate-related Disclosures report. 

The report gives insight into the progress global jurisdictions have made in implementing

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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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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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Initiative launched to drive investor action on corporate air pollution

November 6th, 2024


Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation and CCLA Investment Management have launched a public consultation to tackle corporate air pollution through investor action.

The health foundation and charity …

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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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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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