If Exxon succeeds in court, it could set a precedent, limiting the power of shareholders to sway company policies on crucial issues like climate change.

Aon Agrees to $1.5M Settlement With SEC Over Pennsylvania Pension Data related to misleading statements the adviser made to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System. Is it enough?

Revisions to Principle O make boards responsible not only for establishing, but now also for maintaining the effectiveness of, the risk management and internal control frameworks of listed companies.

Advocates for carbon taxes argue they offer a clear economic signal to reduce carbon emissions and provides a substantial revenue stream for climate-related investments.

33% of all Russian oil (by volume) was transported on tankers insured in the UK since the sanctions were implemented until early November 2023. 

The estimate that more than 2 billion people in 50 countries will be heading out to vote at some point in the next twelve months creates an uncertain landscape for global markets.

And we can be certain that crypto, like cockroaches, will continue to be indestructible and ubiquitous.

Moreover, 60% of portfolio companies produced enhanced additional disclosure to at least a good standard.

With approximately $12.5 billion in AUM, Actis has a track record of delivering competitive returns for institutional investors and positive impact for the countries, cities, and communities in which it operates.

The urgency of developing a more sustainable approach to plastic waste management in Belgium and other EU countries cannot be overstated.

As more influential names sign on to the Biodiversity Pledge, we can be optimistic that the financial sector's efforts will contribute to the urgent and vital work of preserving and restoring our planet's biodiversity.

2024 Governance Outlook (NACD)

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) | 02 Jan 2024| Paper|

The 2024 Governance Outlook report provides corporate directors and senior executives with a forward-looking view of major business and governance issues that are likely to require board focus in 2024.

A debate that focused on what is needed to provide business leaders with the renewed confidence they need to re-engage with the world around them and communicate their points of view, either on the issues within their control or the world around them.

Border to Coast issue stats showing how seriously they’re taking their role as Investors:

• Voted for 81% of environmental shareholder resolutions 

AI systems like ChatGPT are trained with text from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other huge archives of bullshit, alongside plenty of actual facts (including Wikipedia and text ripped off from professional writers).

By embracing sustainability trends, businesses can make a positive impact on the environment, society, the economy and committed Investors.

Sleeping with the frenemy? As the US-China relationship continues to evolve, the impact of this investment surge will be closely watched by both investors and policymakers.

As the voting influence of fund managers has grown alongside their assets, and pressure increases on their clients to take more control of stewardship, the current system is under increased scrutiny.

Cruse: addressing safety concerns and ongoing investigations is essential for Cruise to uphold its commitment to ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicles.

Climate related disasters will affect multiple sectors and cause systemic failures across Europe, leading to greater economic losses. No coherent mechanism is currently in place for countries to report losses says the European Environment Agency