Technology & social mediaThe week in GRC: ESG mentions in earnings calls have declined and EU lawmakers back tougher AI rules Jun 16, 2023Ben Maiden– The Guardian reported that the conservative backlash against US brands seems to have reached new heights over the last few weeks as...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Law firms hiring DEI chiefs and Biden targets corporate consolidation Jul 09, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that the Chinese government said it would tighten rules for companies seeking to sell shares...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Record number of ESG proposals approved and SEC names top enforcer Jul 02, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft said hackers installed malicious information-stealing software on one of its systems...Read more
CareersCalPERS appoints first DEI chief Jun 28, 2021Ben MaidenCalPERS has appointed Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo as its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer (CDEIO). She had...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: SEC to review proxy adviser stance and more companies link exec pay to diversity goals Jun 04, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is bucking the trend of companies requiring arbitration in disputes with customers and...Read more
Shareholders & activismAmazon sees significant support for racial equity audit proposal Jun 03, 2021Ben MaidenAmazon has joined the ranks of companies whose shareholders this proxy season have given significant – though not majority – support...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Energy companies face pressure on climate and study finds spike in diverse board appointments May 28, 2021Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that Goldman Sachs said media lawyer Kimberley Harris would become its newest board member, a move that makes the...Read more
Shareholders & activismAlmost 40 percent support JPMorgan Chase racial equity audit May 25, 2021Ben MaidenA shareholder proposal asking JPMorgan Chase to conduct a racial equity audit has – while not securing a majority – gained significant...Read more
Shareholders & activismIBM investors and board back DEI report May 12, 2021Ben MaidenThe vast majority of IBM shareholders have given their support to a proposal – also favored by the board – seeking a report on the...Read more