Home Authors Posts by Paul Verney

Paul Verney

Paul joined RI’s editorial team in 2017 and has developed a particular interest in shareholder engagement and ESG voting. His journalistic beat also includes developments in the banking sector around sustainability. Paul holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy from King’s College London.
Filing ahead of the 2023 proxy season gets underway, with proposals on reproductive rights and racial justice returning.
Pioneer behind racial audit proposal publishes analysis of financial giant’s report, highlighting ‘deficiencies’.
How will investors manage the increasing swell of shareholder proposals amid the anti-ESG backlash?
‘Momentum’ following the regulator's planned climate disclosure rule was among the topics discussed last week at RI USA in New York.
SOC Investment has teamed up with SHARE, CCLA and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation to file a proposal to the online giant over its commitment to freedom of association.
Industry-led sustainability initiative issues recommendations for Australian sustainable finance taxonomy.
Influential proxy adviser also publishes 2023 guidance, including provision on shareholder proposal proponent disclosure, which could help address anti-ESG resolution confusion.
LGIM America's head of stewardship, John Hoeppner shares thoughts on the new rule from the US Department of Labor and 'double standards' around ESG.
Five US firms, including ExxonMobil and Chevron, face shareholder proposals calling for greater disclosure around tax, following 'historic' vote at Amazon.
UK’s financial watchdog announces formation of independent working group overseen by ICMA and IRSG.
ri
ri

Copyright PEI Media

Not for publication, email or dissemination