Corporate governance – Page 7
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TNFD sees 30% increase in recommendation adopters
The Taskforce also announced the launch of additional guidance covering real economy sectors, for financial institutions, and on value chain
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UK trustee boards show robust governance frameworks – survey
WTW’s latest trustee governance survey shows that only 1% of participating UK schemes expect significant changes to comply with General Code
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PRI’s Spring initiative calls for investor engagement on nature policy influence
The initiative targets 40 focus companies across the food and agriculture, mineral mining, automotive, chemicals and banking sectors
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IGG launches service aimed at transforming small scheme governance
IGGnite enables schemes below £150m access to scheme management and investment solutions at a cost typically reserved for larger schemes
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ISSB pledges investor-focused, scalable sustainability standard
The board will focus on implementing IFRS S1 and S2, which is essential to creating a global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosures
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ISSB standards embraced by over half of global economy, claims chair
More than 20 jurisdictions have already decided to use or are taking steps to introduce ISSB standards in their legal or regulatory frameworks, says Emmanuel Faber
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IFRS Foundation takes over TPT’s transition plan disclosure resources
Step described as ‘an important milestone in the creation of global norms for transition plan disclosure’
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What’s next on Exxon?
While Arjuna and Follow This have dodged a legal battle, they have surrendered their campaign in the process
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Switzerland holds back on state greenwashing regulation
Federal Council gives instead the green light to new self-regulatory provisions that will soon come into force
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Pension funds call on Tesla to keep to one share, one vote
Investor Coalition for Equal Votes says ‘Tesla gives us particular cause for concern’
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Climate remains core ESG focus for institutional investors, Morningstar finds
Climate, biodiversity, water, and reporting around Scope 3 emissions emerging as material factors in driving investment policy
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ESAs publish final greenwashing report calling for critical scrutiny
Key recommendations set out have included increasing human resources and expertise, along with increased use of tools for greater access to data
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Danish doctors’ pension fund votes down climate-failing bank majors
Lægernes Pension boasts 2024 climate targets achieved ahead of schedule, largely through exclusions
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Swiss asset management association backs self-regulation on greenwashing
The Swiss Finance Ministry (FDF) is also working on a regulation to implement the Federal Council’s view on fighting greenwashing
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Ilmarinen homes in on remuneration policies at Finnish companies
Finnish pensions heavyweight outlines its idea of a good reward system, after focusing on executive pay in AGM season, amid greater transparency
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Asset managers to face challenges implementing FCA’s SDR package
FCA publishes final rules on UK SDR and investment labels, while anti-greenwashing rule omes into force
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NBIM backs simpler targets to achieve long-term sustainable investments
NBIM climate lead said the fund’s long term views enables it to step out of certain ‘highly politicised discussions’.
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ASIP ESG reporting guidelines lay obstacle course for Swiss pension funds
Pension funds have taken the ASIP ESG reporting standards as an opportunity to start or expand public ESG reporting
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Institutional investors condemn Exxon’s Follow This lawsuit
ExxonMobil’s lawsuit to dismiss a shareholder resolution undermines the current system of shareholder advocacy in the US, investors argue
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What do ESMA’s sustainable fund-naming rules mean for asset managers?
New guidelines apply to all EU funds and could lead to divestments and rebrands for thousands, as well as SFDR shake-up