ShareholdersStagflation fears over Ukraine prompt investor ESG rethink, survey finds May 16, 2022James BeechA fifth of institutional investors fear the war in Ukraine will trigger a global financial crisis worse than the Great Recession of...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: SEC extends comment deadline on climate disclosure plan and Citi names new CCO May 13, 2022Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that ISS said US Foods Holdings shareholders should vote for three of Sachem Head Capital Management’s five...Read more
ESGCompanies worth $38 tn now have science-based climate targets May 12, 2022James BeechGlobal companies with a combined value of $38 tn had emissions reduction targets or commitments approved by the end of 2021 but the...Read more
ESGPublishing ‘investment-grade’ ESG data helps attract investment, survey finds May 02, 2022Garnet RoachCompanies that gather, use and disclose ‘ investment-grade’ ESG data ‘can expect to be rewarded’ across multiple fronts, according to...Read more
BoardroomBoards’ ESG discussions increase amid investor interest in oversight, survey finds Apr 25, 2022Ben MaidenA large majority of boards are discussing ESG topics more frequently than in the past amid investor scrutiny of how they are...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
ESGTime to separate the G from ESG, SquareWell Partners argues Apr 15, 2022Garnet Roach‘Governance should be viewed as the means of facing environmental and social risks and opportunities – not as an isolated element.’...Read more
AppointmentsESG Integration Awards – 2022 nominations deadline reminder Apr 13, 2022Ben MaidenCorporate Secretary and IR Magazine are seeking nominations for the inaugural ESG Integration Awards with the final deadline for...Read more
ESGInsurers Chubb, Travelers and The Hartford face climate proposals Apr 07, 2022Ben MaidenThe SEC has rejected an effort by insurer Chubb to exclude from its proxy statement what proponent Green Century Capital Management...Read more
ESGWendy’s faces vote on treatment of pigs Mar 24, 2022Ben MaidenShareholders in The Wendy’s Company appear set to vote this spring on a proposal regarding the fast-food firm’s treatment of pigs. The...Read more