Support for anti-ESG shareholder resolutions remained low in 2023
Cohort of anti-ESG shareholder resolutions at US companies ‘to gain attention rather than shareholder support’
Proxy voting
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Green Dream with Castlefield’s McMahon: We have been exercising our right to vote against sustainability committees
Ita McMahon discusses engagement progress, training for the anti-greenwashing rule and more sophisticated conversations with clients
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Shareholders vote against ShareAction’s resolution for improved Nestlé health targets
But ‘direction of travel is clear’ as for businesses heavily reliant on unhealthy foods
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How to harness the power of artificial intelligence for good
Rathbones’ Matt Crossman looks at how machine learning is supporting renewable energy and helping to bridge cultural barriers
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Green Dream with CFA Institute’s Fernand: How our latest certificate is encouraging best practice on climate
Richard Fernand says latest certificate introduces a ‘cohort model’ for learners to interact and exchange ideas
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Three ways firms can enhance net zero voting policies
IIGCC issues three core principles for asset managers and owners to develop net zero voting polices in latest guidance
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Asset managers backsliding on ESG commitments in key shareholder votes
ShareAction report highlights ‘worst result seen from asset managers in recent years’
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Engagement: ‘Be clear about what you can achieve’
Claudia Wearmouth, Columbia Threadneedle global head of responsible investment, discusses managing expectations when it comes to engagement
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Asset managers’ climate engagement is ‘cosmetic at best’
Companies’ commitments to engage contradicted by support for fossil fuel expansion
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‘Urgent’ calls for more control over proxy voting
Anti-ESG sentiment hindering asset managers’ ability to represent diverse views
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Automation, systemisation and efficiency: The future of voting disclosure?
Ashley Hamilton Claxton explains why automating voting could reduce costs and manual efforts
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Investors approve executive pay that incentivises global warming
If shareholders are serious about pressing for net-zero alignment, they need to call for a reset