Fifteen investor-led resolutions that took aim at company policies ranging from mistreatment of workers to nondisclosure agreements, failed to pass after majority of Amazon shareholders voted against them.
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UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised rules that will mandate regulated, listed firms to publish diversity disclosures in their annual reports, starting from the financial accounts period beginning 1 April 2022.
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Rio Tinto is under fire from investors following a lack of clarity about climate change risks, questionable audit committee performances, and reports of sexual harassment and bullying.
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The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have signed an agreement to align their sustainability disclosure and reporting standards.
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The Climate Bonds Initiative report has found evidence to support the green bonds, showing strong performance.
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A group of 6 NGOs have called for higher standards for sustainable investment funds under the EU’s SFDR articles 8 & 9.
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The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is to address usability concerns over the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities.
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A US law requiring the disclosure of links to potential forced labour could pose more supply chain issues to listed companies as investor scrutiny increases on social issues.
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The Australian government has introduced a new regulation to reform proxy voting advice services.
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With 2021 coming to a close, Minerva takes a brief look at the major trends seen this year and comments on the future of ESG investing.
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