Research finds investor skepticism around companies’ ESG plans
Eighty-six percent of US investors believe companies ‘frequently overstate or exaggerate their ESG progress when disclosing...
Shareholders & activism archive
The week in GRC: Campaigners warn of potential climate litigation against boards and SEC names PCAOB members
– The SEC appointed Nicole Creola Kelly as chief of the agency’s office of the whistleblower. Kelly is at present senior special...
Interview with Ceres: Linking sustainability and governance
Was the degree to which support for environmental proposals rose this proxy season a surprise? What I’m hearing from the [Ceres...
New report shows rise in success of ESG shareholder activism
A new report released by Diligent Institute finds an increase in successful ESG shareholder activism campaigns, with a lack of...
Majority support for E&S proposals almost doubles in US
Thirty-three environmental and social proposals won the backing of most voting shareholders this year, compared to 18 in 2020...
Fidelity launches new climate goals and internal rating system
Fidelity International has announced plans to cut the carbon emissions in its investment portfolio by 50 percent by 2030 in a move...
Nike shareholders vote on social proposals
Nike shareholders have given indications of significant support for a number of social measures – although none secured a majority...
The week in GRC: Engine No 1 invests in GM and Carl Icahn takes a stake in Southwest Gas
– CNBC reported that activist investor Engine No 1, which rose to prominence after waging a successful campaign to gain board...
How the January 6 insurrection has enhanced scrutiny of political lobbying and spending
In the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection, nearly 190 US companies suspended contributions through their political action...
Investors urge 1,600 companies to set science-based carbon targets
A major investor coalition has called on 1,600 companies to set science-based targets covering carbon emissions, as pressure on...
