All posts tagged "GOVERNANCE"
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Industry
Companies Not Improving on Human Rights Despite Mounting Investor Pressure
Many firms failing to show progress since 2019; automotive ranked lowest among five sectors covered.
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1.0KIndustryLeadership Not Incentivised to Tackle Climate Risks
78% of executives across surveyed sectors worry climate risk could lose them their jobs over next five years.
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Industry
UK TCFD Taskforce Unveils Five-Year Plan for Mandatory Climate-Related Disclosures
Roadmap outlines staggered compliance timetable for UK asset owners and financial institutions.
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Europe
Report Calls for Action on Voting Impasse Between Asset Owners and Fund Managers
Barriers to split voting not “insurmountable”, says UK trustee body, but voting system no longer “fit for purpose”.
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News
SEC Amendments Not in Best Interests of Shareholders, US Academic Cautions
Although institutional investors often support votes to challenge company policy, it is typically individuals who initiate them.
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Europe
Don’t Turn Sustainability into Compliance Exercise, Academic Warns Europe
Commission consults on plans to reduce short-termism by reforming corporate governance.
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Europe
FTSE 100 Executive Pension Contributions Fall in Line under Pressure from Investors
Shareholder rebellions down, according to Investment Association data, but executive pay still under close scrutiny.
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Industry
Investors Increase Focus on Social Metrics in Light of Pandemic – RBC GAM Survey
ESG integration levels accelerate globally, but scepticism on performance leaves US lagging.
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Europe
Company Boards Failing to Report on Ethnic Diversity – Investment Association
Data suggests an uptick in gender diversity and inclusion in FTSE-listed companies.
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Industry
More Asset Managers Factoring ESG into Investment Decisions
Growing number of firms using external ESG data providers to supplement in-house views.
