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EU Commission’s advisory body issues guidance on credible transition plans

November 8th, 2024


The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released initial voluntary guidance on how businesses should draw up credible climate transition plans.

The official advisory body to …

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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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Asia, Bangkok, Smog

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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nature

TNFD publishes nature transition guidance

October 31st, 2024


The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has published a discussion paper setting out draft guidance on nature transition planning.

For corporates and financial institutions, the paper details how to develop and …

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Cybersecurity

SEC fines four companies $7 million for “downplaying” cyberattack

October 23, 2024


An American regulator has charged and imposed penalties totalling $7 million on four companies for making misleading disclosures linked to the 2019 SolarWinds data breach.

The Securities and …

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responsible conduct

UK expectations of a ‘good business’ shift from profits to responsible conduct

October 17th, 2024


The UK public’s expectations on what defines a good business have shifted, with growing demands for companies to make a more positive impact, according to …

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Shareholder Proposals Quieten Down in Australia AGM Season

October 11th, 2024


As the Australian AGM season commences, this blog article by Stewardship Senior Analyst Thomas Bolger provides an in-depth analysis of recent trends in shareholder engagement.

Annual General Meetings are …

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Dutch Advertising Committee deems MSC Cruises’ adverts as greenwashing

October 11, 2024


The Dutch Advertising Committee has ordered MSC Cruises to withdraw its sustainability claims from advertisements, siding with a complaint filed by three environmental organisations.

Dutch activist groups Reclame …

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