BoardroomThe week in GRC: CCOs take bigger role on ESG and Tegna defeats activist in proxy vote May 07, 2021Ben Maiden– According to The Wall Street Journal , Warren Buffett said Greg Abel will succeed him as Berkshire Hathaway CEO if he leaves the...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: NYC alleges Chipotle violated labor law and BlackRock backs more ESG proposals Apr 30, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that some of the companies that are once again hosting virtual AGMs this year hope to improve the...Read more
ESGHow the world’s largest asset managers support climate proposals Apr 29, 2021Garnet RoachA recent report on the voting practices and engagement approaches of the world’s 30 largest asset managers around climate change finds...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: CEOs criticize voting curbs and ‘say on climate’ initiative faces pushback Apr 02, 2021Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that Deutsche Bank said its CEO Christian Sewing will transfer oversight of the investment and corporate bank to...Read more
ESGThe evolving environment for ESG reporting in Canada Mar 04, 2021Sophie Langlois Stephen Erlichman ESG considerations are playing an increasingly important role across Canadian companies’ functions. This includes at the board level...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: BlackRock urges oil companies to disclose carbon emissions and McDonald’s targets leadership diversity Feb 19, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that IBM said it aims to reach net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2030, with a target of 65...Read more
ESGCompanies should disclose plans for net-zero carbon economy, says Fink Jan 26, 2021Tim HumanCompanies should disclose a plan explaining how their business model will operate in a net-zero carbon economy, BlackRock CEO Larry...Read more
CareersThe week in GRC: Companies condemn DC riot, and COSO planning advice on emerging risks Jan 08, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that business leaders and trade groups called for an end to the violence in Washington, DC and a...Read more
ESGClimate Action 100+ sees rise in net-zero targets Jan 05, 2021Tim HumanClose to half the companies monitored by a major investor initiative on climate change have announced a target to hit net-zero...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: BlackRock targets climate and diversity, and SEC approves natural-resources disclosure rule Dec 18, 2020Ben MaidenThe week in GRC is taking a break for the holidays and will be back in January. Happy Holidays! – Reuters reported that ExxonMobil...Read more