Diversity equity & inclusion

Following another blockbuster year for audit proposals around companies' impacts on communities of colour, RI looks to see what happens next.

Human rights risk proposal at US gunmaker passes, but proxy advisers recommend against support for Rhode Island’s ‘ghost gun’ one at Mastercard.

Investment behemoth discloses opposition, despite committing to undergo a similar audit and supporting a racial audit proposal at Johnson & Johnson last year.

RI asked big asset managers for voting positions on proposals at Walmart, TJX and Lowe’s, in the wake of the US Supreme Court leak on Roe v Wade.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Deutsche Bank commits to not finance pipeline; GRESB releases real estate ESG tools.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UK launches consultation on green strategy; NGOs warn against Musk Twitter takeover; NYC focuses on board diversity.

A record 37% of investors have rejected Santos’s climate plan, while UK banks Barclays and Standard Chartered have also seen significant opposition.

US nonprofit As You Sow to run shareholder proposal campaigns through activist retail investment firm Tulipshare’s platform.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Morningstar going after lazy portfolio managers in ESG quality control; a 'right to boycott' campaign has been called for by civil society organisations.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Uber's sharia pension dispute; FCA finalises targets on female and ethnic minority representation on boards.