Corporate governance – Page 12
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NewsESG and climate change ‘at the core’ of PPF stewardship strategy
‘The focus on understanding long-term material risks and opportunities has continued unabated,’ says PPF CIO
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NewsChurch Commissioners for England boosts responsible investment activity
‘Our integrated approach to responsible investment aims to affect real change in the wider economy,’ says First Church estates commissioner
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NewsInvestors call on European Commission to outline clear social impact investment rules
A clear definition of ‘social investment’ is still missing, a gap that hinders social impact investments, investors warn
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NewsAP3 sets out framework to eye impact of countries, firms on human rights
Swedish pensions buffer fund says mission to be a responsible owner means it does invest in companies and sectors with high risks regarding human rights
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NewsSmart Pension discloses 75% emissions reduction target by 2030
The scheme is now two years ahead of its target
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: A response to ISSB’s Faber’s ‘triple illusion’ criticism of double materiality
Frédéric Ducoulombier, of EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute, says the ISSB chair straw-mans the positions of advocates of the EU ESRS’s double materiality
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NewsCFA launches DEI code to accelerate change in investment organisations
The code calls on firms to commit to six metric-based principles that will lead to greater inclusion of wider viewpoints from the best talent
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NewsCEO commitment on mental health lacking, CCLA global benchmark shows
There is a clear economic case for investment in mental health at work, says CCLA stewardship lead
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NewsTransition Plan Taskforce unveils final climate transition guidance
There are now almost 50 taxonomies under development globally
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NewsEIOPA lays down strategic priorities for 2024
The Authority identified six strategic activity areas: sustainable finance, digital transformation, supervision, policy, risks to financial stability, and governance
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NewsRailpen sustainable ownership review shows members top concerns
Railpen’s sustainable ownership review showed fair treatment of workers, climate change and fair pay as top concerns for members
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NewsPRI set to launch collaborative stewardship initiative on nature
The first set of supporters will be announced in early 2024
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NewsSwiss groups outline principles for new stewardship code
Investors can escalate their actions if engagement does not pay off, for example against a specific board member, presenting one or more nominations for board election, or divesting
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NewsInvestor group calls for climate vote at high-emitting companies
Investors including LAPFF, CCLA Investment Management and Ethos Foundation write to FTSE companies in high-risk sectors seeking AGM vote on climate transition plans
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Features
SASB grapples with universal appeal
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has long been the guiding star for the 90% or so of companies in the S&P500 that use the standards to chronicle their environmental, social and governance journey.
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NewsAsset managers tread carefully following DWS’s fine by SEC
Industry focuses on prudent stance in light of greenwashing risks
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NewsESMA focuses on digital change and green transition
In 2024, ESMA will develop rules for sustainable finance as part of the new European Green Bond Regulation
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NewsSustainability chiefs overwhelmed by plethora of ESG disclosures and platforms
Despite the number of executive-level CSOs appointed having almost tripled since 2016 (9%) to 28% in 2021, they are grappling with reporting and impact
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NewsExxonMobil Pension Plan gets first ever TPR fine on climate change reporting
In a response to the Regulator, the trustees assured TPR they ‘took their climate reporting obligations seriously and that their non-compliance was inadvertent’
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NewsNEST ethnicity and gender pay gap figures show room for progress
The median gender pay gap rose to 11% and ethnicity pay gap rose to 18%.
