Governance
NEWS: ESG drivers, 19 June, 2023
ESG policies depend on ‘personal interest’ of C-suite
Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.
NEWS: Proxy advisers, 16 June, 2023
Proxy advisers hold less sway over AGM votes than thought
But shareholder revolts are more likely when both ISS and Glass Lewis make the same voting recommendation, finds FRC research.
NEWS: ESG, 8 June, 2023
UK boards struggle to embed ESG in strategy
Most recognise the importance of sustainability, but face challenges in translating ESG aims into strategy and operations, research finds.
NEWS: Climate litigation, 8 June, 2023
Growing climate litigation is ‘absolutely necessary’
UN expert Ian Fry says court cases are needed to legally hold ‘to account’ those who cause damage to the environment.
NEWS: Due diligence, 6 June, 2023
Sustainability due diligence rules face EU debate
MEPs have voted through the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which is likely to be amended by ‘trilogue’ negotiations.
INSIGHT: Governance, 5 June, 2023
Audit committees give investors a new perspective
Investors who quiz the audit committee get a more rounded – albeit sometimes less comfortable – picture of the company.
NEWS: C-suite priorities, 1 June, 2023
Leaders are positive about growth despite economic uncertainty
Sustainability and technology are strategic priorities for boards in 2023, Mazars’ annual barometer of the C-suite finds.
NEWS: Sustainability due diligence, 1 June, 2023
Pressure builds on EU to amend due diligence rules
More companies have added their voices to the call to make the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive align with UN standards.
NEWS: ESG, 30 May, 2023
‘Change fiduciary laws’ to end ESG battle in US
Academics suggest a truce between left and right, based on separating political issues from investment decisions.
COMMENT: Governance, 30 May, 2023
Hybrid AGMs maximise shareholder participation
Avoid virtual-only annual general meetings: although pragmatic in an emergency, they water down shareholders’ rights.