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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.
Investor backed "100% of human-rights related" proposals at US firms in 2023, as Church Commissioners and HSBC AM target management on issue.
Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Building in Washington DC. The SEC regulates stocks and bonds and related financial activities.
Brad Lander responds to reports that US watchdog plans to drop Scope 3 disclosure requirements as market awaits imminent release of final rule.
Japan sets up ISSB working group; US firms in scope for CSRD reporting should beware of 'negative feedback loops', say lawyers.
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Carbon Tracker assessment of 140 of the world’s largest emitters found climate overlooked in 80 percent of audits.
Novartis to put sustainability report up for advisory vote; Exxon lawsuit ‘a governance issue’ but investors remain quiet; Mirova makes third-party assurance demands.
ShareAction's Good Work Coalition tells RI about its shift to a systemic risk approach and efforts to bring on more asset owners.
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French asset manager will also seek disclosure around policy advocacy as part of transition plan assessment.
The move follows PFZW's divestment of the oil major, along with 309 other Paris non-aligned oil and gas companies.
US Securities and Exchange Commission building in Washington DC
US financial watchdog opines on controversial US topic, rejecting ‘ordinary business’ arguments.
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UN Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance publishes a call to action to investment managers.
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