ESGThe week in GRC: More companies disclosing ESG data and New York bar offers diversity blueprint Sep 22, 2023Ben Maiden– Reuters (paywall) reported that the state of California has sued major oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron,...Read more
Technology & social mediaAI flashes on governance teams’ radars Aug 01, 2023Ben MaidenIn-house legal and governance teams are among the many groups taking a hard look at artificial intelligence (AI) and figuring out how...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Google, Microsoft form AI safety standards group and Goodyear reaches agreement with Elliott Jul 28, 2023Ben Maiden–Four leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies launched a new industry group to identify best safety practices and promote the...Read more
Shareholders & activismChevron shareholders to vote on skeptical climate change proposal May 18, 2023Ben MaidenChevron Corporation shareholders will vote at the company’s AGM later this month on a climate change-related resolution based on a...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Salesforce announces board changes and SEC proposes ABS reforms Jan 27, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that increased SEC scrutiny has disrupted crypto companies’ plans to go public this past...Read more
ESGAnti-woke activism: A turning point for ESG? Dec 12, 2022Laurie HavelockThe importance of ESG has become almost unquestioned. Issuers, investors and most of the financial markets are convinced of the...Read more
ESGNet-zero proposal gains significant support at Chevron AGM Jun 01, 2022Ben MaidenA large slice – though not a majority – of Chevron shareholders have backed a proposal seeking a look into the impact on the energy...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Amazon faces activism from New York pension funds and Icahn urges investors to back his proxy fight at McDonald’s Apr 22, 2022Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Elon Musk said Twitter’s board of directors won’t be compensated for serving if he acquires the company. ‘Board...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: TCFD says climate disclosures lagging and White House eyes climate-related rules Oct 15, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Henry Kravis and George Roberts were stepping down as co-CEOs of private-equity firm KKR...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Governor Hochul nominates top New York regulator and Allbirds targets sustainability in IPO filing Sep 03, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to an analysis by University of Florida finance professor Jay Ritter, the still...Read more