Investor initiative identifies room for improvement as global corporates failed to log consistent performance across nine key indicators.
Change is in the air, but progress on social factors still lags.
UK government adopts proposal which emphasizes strategic approach to use-of-proceeds.
Mercer’s Alexis Cheang sees parallels and differences in the approaches of the region’s asset owners and policy-makers.
As SFDR comes into force, EC plans integration of sustainability reporting regimes, while IFRS Foundation outlines SSB plans.
Only 4.4% of companies reported progress against water pollution reduction targets.
New code will require listed companies to have more independent board directors, promote management diversity, and improve environmental disclosures.
Investment Association to also focus on audit quality, executive pay and pensions of FTSE-listed firms in 2021 AGM season.
Survey suggests growing appetite is being blocked by lack of investable opportunities.
Corporates not providing comprehensive human rights disclosures less likely to be protecting workers.
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