13 May, 2020
LGIM to vote against ExxonMobil chair over climate concerns
If there is one company that attracts the ire of those concerned with protecting the environment it is the world’s second largest oil company, ExxonMobil. The company’s history is not only one of ...
24 April, 2020
Investors call for mandatory human rights due diligence
The issue of mandatory human rights due diligence for companies will not go away. This week a group of investors with $5trn in assets under management called on governments around the world to impose ...
4 February, 2020
LGIM to vote against combined CEO/chair roles worldwide
Leaders occupying both the chief executive and board chair roles in corporates around the world have been put on notice: Legal...
26 July, 2019
Imbalance of power: loyalty shares threaten ‘one share, one vote’
One share, one vote. It’s a compelling premise for corporate governance, but it is being eroded by developments around the world, including in Europe. At
16 April, 2019
Shareholders focus attention on diversity and climate
If you are a company chair and fail to ensure your board is diverse you can bet some significant shareholders will now vote against your reappointment. That’s the message this week from Legal and...
17 January, 2019
Separation of powers makes for healthy board dynamics
Having the right structure at the top of a company is crucial for its success. We at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) think that when a single person is tasked with exercising manageme...
30 November, 2018
Executive pay storms back onto corporate agenda
The media has just been through another executive pay frenzy. The Investment Association (IA), a body for investment managers, has issued new guidelines on pay which it wants implemented by companies;...
12 June, 2018
LGIM names companies performing badly on climate change
Companies considered to be "laggards" in their efforts to address climate change have been named and shamed by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). The investment manager said it had d...
30 May, 2018
Making a difference through diversity in the boardroom
We believe that better diversity brings economic as well as cultural benefits. The World Economic For...
18 May, 2018
