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SEC’s Tesla decision risks accelerating retail voting programme adoption

SEC’s Tesla decision risks accelerating retail voting programme adoption

1 October 2026

The US SEC has cleared Tesla's retail voting programme, but its choice to let other companies use the same framework could prove far more significant.
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BP shareholders demand tighter climate policy

26 April 2023

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Charity watchdog overhauls investment guidelines

21 April 2023

The UK’s charities regulator has scrapped words such as “ethical” and “responsible” from its investment guidelines in a major overhaul designed to modernise its advice for non-profits.
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European Commission updates SFDR guidance

20 April 2023

The European Commission (EC) has amended guidance to clarify how to interpret the Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
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Amazon sets record for shareholder proposals

18 April 2023

Amazon shareholder proposals have hit a record number for the second consecutive year as ESG investors demand greater transparency
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Investor groups to pressure Japan banks on climate change

14 April 2023

Japan’s three largest banks are facing pressure from shareholder groups over climate change policies that the groups claim “lack credibility”.
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Pilot test shows TNFD requires further guidance

13 April 2023

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FCA delays introduction of SDR

12 April 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has postponed the introduction of rules aimed at eradicating greenwashing across the UK’s asset management sector.
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New US coalition demands right to invest responsibly

12 April 2023

A coalition of more than 300 investors and companies has urged US policymakers to protect their freedom to invest responsibly.
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GII provides false solutions says feminist group

6 April 2023

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Santos faces shareholder pressure ahead of AGM

4 April 2023

Santos Ltd holds its 2023 AGM on 6 April and has faced shareholder criticism over its climate ambitions and executive remuneration.
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HSBC added to Texas’ banned list over fossil fuel policy

31 March 2023

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TPR urges chairs to improve board diversity

30 March 2023

Latest guidance by the UK pensions watchdog has urged chairs to play a key role in making boards more diverse and inclusive.
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IASB begins climate-related risk project

28 March 2023

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has begun evaluating how companies can improve their climate-related risk reporting.
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EU to clamp down on greenwashing

24 March 2023

The EU Commission has proposed new rules on companies' environmental claims - but some campaigners say they don't go far enough.
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Biden vetoes bill to overturn DOL ESG rule

23 March 2023

US President Joe Biden has vetoed a bill that would prevent pension fund managers from considering climate change and ESG factors in their investment decisions.
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Proxy preview: E&S proposals to rise in 2023

21 March 2023

Despite average support for environmental and social shareholder proposals declining in FTSE 350 copmany AGMs in 2022, Minerva predicts that there may be a return to strength in 2023.
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