All posts tagged "ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT"

• Asia-Pacific

  Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code

  The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.

• Europe

  G20 to Seek Consensus on Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate

  Janet Yellen is calling for a global minimum corporate tax rate. France, Germany, Japan and the European Commission are backing the proposal.

• Industry

  Corporates Not Backing Diversity Pledges with Evidence – WDI

  Ethnic and racial diversity reporting lags data on gender equity, new report finds.

• Industry

  Policy Certainty Needed to Boost Clean Energy Transition

  Investors call for action as report underlines strengthening returns from clean energy.

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  Europe

  The ESG Interview: Reap as You Sow

  Dr Helena Wright, policy director at the FAIRR Initiative, says policy and practice are slow to align with climate risks in the...

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  Passive Houses Feel the Heat on Stewardship

  Asset owners’ appetite for customised engagement and voting solutions to accelerate.

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  Data, Culture Can Power Managers’ Diversity Drive

  As investors hold companies to account on diversity, asset managers are exploring how to improve ethnic and racial minority representation. 

• Industry

  LGIM Prioritises Climate Risk in Corporate Engagements

  UK manager also highlights social issues as pandemic increases focus; willing to escalate unresolved ESG issues.

• News

  Church of England to Tackle Ethical Issues in Big Tech

  Pensions Board to publish updated policy H2 2021.

• Industry

  Majority of Corporate Net-Zero Targets Not “Robust” Enough

  Report highlights need for more consistency, calls for clarity on use of carbon offsets.