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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GRI and IFRS partner on sustainability reporting interoperability
May 29th, 2024
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation have collaborated to optimise how their standards can be used together.
They announced the agreement, under …
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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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Investors get louder on demands for climate action: boardrooms stall and lurch in response
May 21st 2024
Institutional investors and shareholder advocacy firms across the world are increasingly calling for more action from energy companies in response to the climate …
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UN report shows how businesses benefit from engagement with SDGs
May 17th, 2024
Businesses incorporating the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations will see significant benefits, according to a new report.
The UN’s SDG Showcase report showed that …
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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 …