Paul Verney
Investors are increasingly focused on stewarding companies through a transition to net zero, but is there any evidence it’s really possible?
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Aussie superfunds’ record on climate votes scrutinised, as Blackrock reveals it voted against climate proposal at Total and raises questions about Scope 3 emissions targets
75 of the world’s largest managers have no biodiversity policies, says ShareAction, as Dutch financial sector releases new practical guidance on the issue
Climate Action 100+ lead investors vote differently on Shell climate targets
Encouraging signs from Blackrock? Investment behemoth opposes Exxon directors over climate risk and backs climate lobbying proposal at Chevron in one day
IIGCC says physical impacts of climate change are being overlooked and warns of legal risk
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Half of shareholders back Paris-aligned lending proposal at JP Morgan but bid to axe oilman from the board fails
Investor support for Paris-aligned proposal at Equinor doubles from last year; State Treasurers back bid to oust oilman from JP Morgan
London-based asset manager calls for CapEx commitments from European oil majors
Governance issues like chair independence and director overboarding highlighted by pandemic