Australia narrows climate reporting scope mid‑rollout
May 20, 2026
If enacted, the change would materially shrink the final cohort due to enter Australia’s mandatory climate reporting regime, which has been rolling out in phases since 2025.
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SEC pressed on climate change disclosure
October 1, 2007
Read MoreWhat progress on climate change?
August 7, 2009
Read MorePension fund trustees: a wake-up call on climate change
November 19, 2009
Read MoreHow ready are you for climate change?
December 9, 2009
Read MoreFSB's Climate Disclosures Task Force members revealed
January 24, 2016
Read MoreWorld Economic Forum: Action required on Climate Change deal and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
January 24, 2016
Read MoreUS investors, companies back Paris climate change agreement
November 20, 2016
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Pension funds at forefront of climate change action
July 6, 2019
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Corporate climate ignorance poses threat to pensions
July 14, 2019
Read MoreProsecutors allege Exxon pressured witnesses in climate case
August 8, 2019
Read MoreFed claims climate risks are outside of current scope
August 9, 2019
The warnings have been coming thick and fast. From the world’s central banks, to leading academics and regulators – many believe the global financial system faces a serious and potentially catastrophic fallout from climate change risks.
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Canada issues climate disclosure guidance
August 9, 2019
Read MoreEnvironmental factors top list of investor priorities
September 22, 2019
Read MoreEnvironmental groups take aim at US corporates
October 18, 2019
Read MoreStewardship moves beyond box ticking
October 24, 2019
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Exploring the path to change on shareholder primacy
November 15, 2019
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Major investors demand change at Barclays
January 10, 2020
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Sustainable Stewardship Snippet 2: Regulating for Climate Change
January 10, 2020
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Sustainable Stewardship Snippet 3: Sustainable to the Core
January 16, 2020
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US business lobby group calls for joint action on climate change
January 16, 2020
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Fink and BlackRock step up on climate change
January 17, 2020
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Davos 2020: Asset owners key to climate change fight
January 24, 2020
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Sustainable Stewardship Snippet 4: ESGvolution
February 4, 2020
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Accountants commit to improve corporate climate disclosure
February 28, 2020
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Australian energy giant rocked by shareholder rebellion
April 10, 2020
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Carney: Data interpretation key to zero carbon transition
June 4, 2020
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US regulators seek to untangle ESG duty as UK pushes ahead
July 3, 2020
Read MoreTop UK pension sets “net-zero” target
July 31, 2020
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China announces aim to be carbon neutral by 2060
October 2, 2020
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Government signals drive to boost ESG options for pension funds
October 19, 2020
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Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure
October 30, 2020
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Senate working group targets corporate governance reform
November 9, 2020
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China and Russia join push on climate change action
November 13, 2020
Read MoreUK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge
November 13, 2020
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FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January
November 13, 2020
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Companies plan to align ESG priorities with incentive plans
December 11, 2020
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Asset managers are avoiding ESG shareholder resolutions
December 11, 2020
Read MoreHSBC shareholders urge bank to cut exposure to fossil fuels
January 12, 2021
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Investor Forum embraces ‘stakeholder capitalism’
January 21, 2021
Read MoreBiden returns US to Paris Agreement and appoints proxy voting advocate
January 22, 2021
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DWP confirms climate risk rules for pension schemes
January 29, 2021
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SEC creates new senior climate change role
February 4, 2021
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SEC reviewing decade-old climate disclosure rules
March 4, 2021
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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce
March 11, 2021
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MEPs pave the way for higher environmental standards
March 19, 2021
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Trump’s anti-ESG influence is quickly starting to unwind
March 19, 2021
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More asset managers target net zero
March 31, 2021
Fourty three new asset managers have joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Signatories managers commit to supporting the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner
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Regulator steps up pressure on trustees over climate change
April 9, 2021
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US promises boost to climate change reporting rules
April 12, 2021
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China energy providers behind on carbon targets
May 14, 2021
China has set targets to reduce its energy-related carbon emissions, but will the energy sector be able to deliver? Minerva has asked Asia Research & Engagement to share their perspective on some recent developments.
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FCA sets timeline for TCFD alignment
May 14, 2021
New rules forcing asset managers and other financial services providers to disclose climate change risks will come into force later this year, the UK regulator has said.
Read MoreCeres calls for SEC to get tough on green disclosures
May 21, 2021
Not-for-profit sustainability advocacy organization Ceres is urging companies and investors to get behind its campaign for more disclosure on carbon footprints.
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UK Pensions Regulator launches consultation on climate regulation
July 9, 2021
The UK’s pensions watchdog has launched an eight-week consultation to assist trustees in meeting stricter sustainability and governance measures.
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Climate accountability lagging for directors
July 19, 2021
It may be “some time” before directors face charges for failings on climate risks despite the introduction of new reporting rules in this area, a leading expert has said.
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Investor group launches sector-based net-zero strategy
August 6, 2021
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The IPCC's new report - explained
August 20, 2021
Human activity is “unequivocally” the driving force behind climate change, a newly published report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated in a grim new report published last week.
Read MoreAussie investors push for energy market changes
September 3, 2021
An Australian investor group has called for action to align Australia's energy industry with the wider international market.
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Half of global assets now back climate action
October 29, 2021
Investors with more than $52 trillion in assets under management have signed a statement to governments calling for urgent measures to end fossil fuel subsidies, phase out thermal coal-based electricity, and mandate climate risk disclosures.
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Deadline extended: Climate Stewardship - have your say
November 19, 2021
Minerva invites you to provide feedback on the state of climate stewardship. Our survey deadline has been extended until Friday, 3rd December 2021 - get your response in now!
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Climate-linked pay on the horizon for Australian banks, report claims
December 10, 2021
Australian bank leaders could see their pay linked in part to achieving climate goals as investors continue to increase the pressure on companies over environmental issues.
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Non-profits partner to boost financed emissions reporting
December 17, 2021
The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) and CDP have teamed up to boost the capacity of financial institutions to measure and disclose their financed emissions.
Read MoreCalifornia eyes mandatory GHG emissions disclosure
February 4, 2022
The California Senate has passed the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, a new bill that requires companies doing business in the state to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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ShareAction: Banks financing oil & gas production despite net-zero pledges
February 18, 2022
European banks are continuing to finance the expansion of oil & gas production despite making net-zero commitments.
Read MoreIPCC report issues ‘dire warning’ about inaction
March 4, 2022
A report published by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has outlined the “dangerous and widespread disruption” caused by human-induced climate change and warned about the “consequences of inaction”.
Read MoreMining giant Rio Tinto loses investor votes in AGM
April 15, 2022
Rio Tinto is under fire from investors following a lack of clarity about climate change risks, questionable audit committee performances, and reports of sexual harassment and bullying.
Read MoreSBTi launches 'Foundations' paper to help FIs meet net-zero targets
April 22, 2022
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is publishing a new ‘Foundations’ paper that provides financial institutions with new concepts for defining and tackling net-zero targets.
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Activist investors pressure oil majors for emissions reductions
April 29, 2022
A record number of climate-related shareholder votes are expected to be filed with major oil and gas companies in 2022, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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IIGCC launches climate framework for banks
August 12, 2022
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has collaborated with the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) to create an investor-led framework of pilot indicators to assess banks on the transition to net zero.
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Santos under fire from Market Forces
August 19, 2022
Market Forces say the time has come for investors to publicly withdraw capital from Santos over its “climate failure”
Read MoreTougher CEO pay hits needed to tackle climate change, says report
October 15, 2022
Read MoreSEC open to easing controversial climate disclosure proposal
February 15, 2023
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Shell board sued over “fundamentally flawed” climate transition strategy
February 16, 2023
British oil giant Shell’s board of directors are being personally sued over an alleged failure to manage climate risks facing the company.
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BP shareholders demand tighter climate policy
April 26, 2023
Read MoreInvestors show dissatisfaction with BP’s climate strategy
May 5, 2023
BP is under pressure to align its Scope 3 emission reduction plans with the Paris Climate Agreement after investors backed a shareholder resolution at its AGM.
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Shell climate resolution gains support
May 11, 2023
Lead investors engaging Shell under Climate Action 100+ have indicated their intention to support a climate resolution requiring the company to align its scope 3 emissions targets with the Paris Agreement.
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Science Based Targets Network releases inaugural nature targets
June 2, 2023
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has issued the first science-based targets for how companies measure and quantify their environmental impacts.
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France proposes national corporate sustainability requirement
August 4, 2023
The French national assembly has adopted a “Say on Climate” amendment to its Green Industry Bill, requiring all companies to establish climate and sustainability strategies.
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Largest asset managers ‘off-track’ on net zero commitments
August 9, 2023
Some of the world’s largest asset managers are far off track on meeting their 2050 net zero commitments, a study by data tool FinanceMap has found, with many failing to improve their climate performance over the past two years.
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ICE calls for avoided emissions to be adopted into investment analysis
August 25, 2023
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is pressing for avoided emissions to be included in mainstream investment analysis after developing a new framework with Ecofin Advisors to address the often-overlooked area.
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UKSIF urges government to stick to net-zero ambitions
September 1, 2023
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has warned the government that climate wavering risks its position as a world leader in sustainable finance.
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NGFS call on central banks to step up on climate litigation
September 13, 2023
The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has urged central banks and financial supervisers to build up their capabilities for assessing and managing risks posed to the financial sector by climate litigation.
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US Treasury release net-zero principles for financial institutions
September 22, 2023
The US Treasury has published a set of voluntary principles for net-zero financing and investment, highlighting the best practices for financial institutions.
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FfB publishes guide on biodiversity
October 20, 2023
The Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation has released recommendations for financial institutions on managing biodiversity and the climate nexus, the interaction between biodiversity and climate change.
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IFRS takes over monitoring climate-related disclosures from TCFD
December 8, 2023
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Friends of the Earth files lawsuit against ING
February 1, 2024
The Netherlands arm of Friends of the Earth, Milieudefensie, has filed a climate lawsuit against financial services group ING, calling on it to halve its carbon emissions.
Read MoreFocus on sustainability will help trustees meet fiduciary duties, says FMLC
February 9, 2024
The Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC) has published a review on pension fund trustees’ fiduciary duties in relation to sustainability amid widespread uncertainty in the industry.
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ERAFP updates ESG and climate voting guidelines
March 15, 2024
France’s public pension fund Établissement de Retraite additionnelle de la Fonction publique (ERAFP) has updated its voting policy guidelines covering the evaluation of ESG and climate data.
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“Watered down” CSDDD approved by EU Committee
March 22, 2024
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), amid criticism that the proposals were weakened by EU member states.
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IIGCC updates its net zero framework to “reposition” wording
March 28, 2024
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Transition Plan Taskforce publishes final set of resources
April 11, 2024
The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has launched its final sector guidance to help companies and financial institutions to develop their transition plans.
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EU Parliament adopts voluntary certification framework for carbon removals
April 12, 2024
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt an agreement to establish an EU certification framework for carbon removals.
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FCA proposes extended sustainability framework to include PMs
April 23, 2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a consultation to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to include portfolio managers.
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EU Parliament approves CSDDD
April 25, 2024
The European Parliament has voted to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in another step towards the requirements being formally adopted by the European Union.
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Canadian regulator launches greenwashing investigation into lululemon
May 17, 2024
Competition Bureau Canada has begun an investigation into lululemon over allegations of greenwashing.
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UN report shows how businesses benefit from engagement with SDGs
May 17, 2024
Businesses incorporating the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations will see significant benefits, according to a new report.
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Exxon lawsuit against shareholder activist voided
June 21, 2024
A federal judge has tossed ExxonMobil’s lawsuit against activist ESG shareholder Arjuna Capital.
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Climate disclosure in US strong at state level
July 19, 2024
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Pension schemes too focused on minimum ESG requirements
August 1, 2024
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ACCR cuts ties with Rio Tinto after anti-climate lobbying
August 1, 2024
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