June 13, 2024
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a new review of all its labour-related standards to inform the introduction of proposed changes that address policies on employment relationships.
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June 6, 2024
Shareholders at both McDonald’s and Exxon Mobil have voted against key ESG-related proposals at recent annual general meetings, despite prominent campaigns by institutional investors.
A resolution aimed at curbing the use …
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AIGCC publishes report on nature loss
May 24th, 2024
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) has released a report to demonstrate how to effectively manage nature-related risks.
The report, Nature at a Tipping Point, provided guidance to …
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IIGCC releases reports on net zero assessments
May 22nd, 2024
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance on incorporating sovereign bonds into a net zero investment strategy.
The group has also collaborated with the Climate Bond …
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Canadian regulator launches greenwashing investigation into lululemon
May 16th, 2024
Competition Bureau Canada has begun an investigation into lululemon over allegations of greenwashing.
The investigation comes after stand.earth, an environmental advocacy organization, filed a complaint with the bureau claiming lululemon …
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More CEOs are prioritising sustainability
May 10th, 2024
The majority of CEOs are prioritising delivering on their sustainability journey but face challenges from the broader economic market.
EY’s CEO Outlook survey found 77% of CEOs surveyed said that delivering on …
SDR will bring more “trust and integrity” to financial services
9th May, 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has predicted its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels will improve consumers’ perception of the financial services industry.
Sacha Sadan, director of ESG …
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Heavy industries not on track for Paris Agreement goals
May 2nd, 2024
Aluminium, cement and steel industries are not aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory, as set out in the Paris Agreement.
The World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA’s) first 2024 Climate and …
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The People’s Pension launches responsible investment policy
May 2nd, 2024
The People’s Pension has released its responsible investment policy, which includes heightened expectations of its investment managers.
The master trust’s Responsible Investment policy outlines the minimum requirements and ongoing expectations …
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