SEC to Allow Companies to Block Shareholder Proposals
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will not express opinions to requests […]
Governance
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Sets Expectation for Climate Competency on Company Boards
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), one of Canada’s largest investors, announced the release of its […]
Fidelity International to Focus Sustainable Investing Efforts on Key Themes Including Nature Loss, Climate, Governance, Social Disparities
Investment management firm Fidelity International announced today a new focused sustainable investment approach, targeting four […]
WTW Launches New Tool to Boost Board-Level Climate Skills
Advisory, broking and solutions company WTW announced the launch of Climate Vista, a new engagement […]
Half of Board Members Report Lacking Skills to Address Climate Issues: WTW/Nasdaq Survey
Nearly half of board members report lacking skills and expertise in their organizations for addressing […]
Guest Post – Driving Sustainability: Empowering the Board of Directors on ESG
By: Anuj Saush, ESG Center Leader, The Conference Board The answer to the question of […]
EU Lawmakers Adopt Gender Balance Law for Corporate Boards
The European Parliament announced today that it has formally adopted new legislation mandating gender balance […]
BlackRock to Begin Extending Voting Choice to Individual Investors
Investment giant BlackRock is working to begin enabling individual investors to control their own proxy […]
SEC Reverses Trump-Era Rules Limiting Proxy Advisors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted on Wednesday to reverse portions of controversial […]
BCG/INSEAD Board Survey: Nearly Half of Directors Lack Tools for ESG Oversight
Consulting and advisory firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and leading business school INSEAD announced the […]
