Campaign at Starbucks could provide a template for engagement on US labour rights, but participants warn battle is not yet over.
Investors split on freedom of association resolution at Maximus; SEC sides with firms on living wage and healthy product proposals; water resolution withdrawn at Monster.
It comes as the taskforce launched a guide on considering social factors in pension scheme investments for trustees.
The latest setback comes after last week’s unsuccessful vote and efforts to ease corporate burdens.
NYC State Comptroller DiNapoli files DE&I shareholder proposals; BNP Paribas AM to raise women on boards threshold to 40% for portfolio companies.
Our second annual stocktake of female representation and inclusion in the industry again flagged culture, family-work balance and pay transparency as key issues.
Responsible Investor received 264 responses from the industry for its 2024 survey.
Diandra Soobiah talks to RI about her experiences as a woman of colour in the investment industry, Nest's DE&I policies, and the role of regulation.
Increased thresholds, new phase-ins and value chain changes proposed by Belgian presidency in effort to reach compromise.
It follows recent parliamentary hearing where Danish politicians and big asset owners discussed how pension funds can tackle diversity through their investments.