Republicans file for SEC climate rules to be scrapped
June 27th, 2024
A group of 35 Republican lawmakers have urged the Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals in St Louis to vacate the SEC’s climate disclosure rules.
The group, which …
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PRI launches ‘Spring’ engagement process to tackle biodiversity loss
June 27th, 2024
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has launched the engagement process for Spring, an investor stewardship initiative focused on tackling the material financial risks of biodiversity loss.
The …
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ISSB starts two-year plan and publishes feedback statement
June 26th, 2024
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has started on its two-year work plan to improve harmonisation and consolidation of sustainability disclosure guidance.
The ISSB chair Emmanuel Faber announced that …
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GRI Introduces Revised Disclosures for Labour-Related Standards
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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Shareholders Vote Against Key ESG Proposals
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 …