ESGSEC’s Lee puts climate disclosure on the agenda Feb 26, 2021Ben MaidenActing SEC chair Allison Herren Lee has taken action on corporate reporting around climate change. Lee on Wednesday issued a statement...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
ESGClimate change biggest issue for markets in coming years, say large asset owners Feb 17, 2021Tim HumanLarge asset owners view climate change as the biggest issue for markets over the coming years and half are using climate data on a...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
ESGTCI goes global with ‘say on climate’ campaign Dec 02, 2020Tim HumanThe Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) has significantly expanded its ‘say on climate’ campaign, with resolutions filed at several US-...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Election challenges companies’ political speech policies, and investors demand board racial diversity disclosures Oct 30, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Dunkin’ confirmed sale talks with Inspire Brands, the privately held owner of Arby’s and Jimmy John’s. The...Read more
ESGVanguard keeps up ESG focus Sep 16, 2020Ben MaidenVanguard has maintained its focus on ESG issues in terms of engagement and voting, according to its investment stewardship report on...Read more
ESGCeres highlights general counsel role in climate lobbying efforts Aug 20, 2020Ben MaidenGeneral counsel have an important role in ensuring governance tools are in place to align their companies’ direct lobbying – or...Read more
Shareholders & activismCanadian investors to maintain climate focus amid Covid-19 May 27, 2020Tim HumanCanadian institutional investors plan to maintain their focus on climate change despite the upheaval caused by Covid-19, according to...Read more
ESGPhysical risk said to drive investors’ climate interest Apr 22, 2020Tim HumanThe physical risks stemming from climate change are the reason financial markets are increasingly focused on global warming, according...Read more