Paul Verney
Commissioner at powerful US regulator says it is “particularly important” for public firms to assess whether internal accounting controls are “sufficient” when it comes to climate risk
US regulator’s recent intervention emphasises the power swing from companies to investors
Ruling follows heightened investor interest in banking activities and claims HSBC sought to weaken net zero commitments
Regulator’s new enforcement division director says that there is ‘nothing new’ in the way it is tackling ESG-related misconduct, referring to 2008 case
Corporate law firm warns companies that they might find themselves in the ‘crosshairs’, as regulators, shareholders and legislators take an increasing interest in ESG issues like racial equity
US securities regulator issues new guidance on exclusion rules for shareholder proposals ahead of 2022 proxy season
Newly launched International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will see IFRS absorb corporate reporting bodies CDSB and Value Reporting Foundation
USS members take claim against directors to UK High Court as divestment rises up investors’ agenda
UN-backed Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance members miss public reporting deadline on decarbonisation goals
Anglo-Dutch investment management firm to acquire pure play sustainability manager from Dutch insurer Athora