BlackRock has refuted accusations by ShareAction that it blocked corporate action by voting against shareholder resolutions, stating it has “led the industry in providing clients with proxy voting choice and innovation”. This comes as reports suggest BlackRock is backing out of meetings with companies it is currently engaging with through fear it could fall foul of new guidance issued by…
The optimist’s guide to sustainability
As sustainable investment professionals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the ever-changing geopolitical challenges we are facing. Yet, for those of us who remain optimistic, there are still plenty of reasons to be hopeful about the future of sustainability. Here are a few highlights that inspire confidence and remind us why we got into sustainability in the first place. 1….
The optimist’s guide to sustainability
As sustainable investment professionals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the ever-changing geopolitical challenges we are facing. Yet, for those of us who remain optimistic, there are still plenty of reasons to be hopeful about the future of sustainability. Here are a few highlights that inspire confidence and remind us why we got into sustainability in the first place. 1….
The optimist’s guide to sustainability
As sustainable investment professionals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the ever-changing geopolitical challenges we are facing. Yet, for those of us who remain optimistic, there are still plenty of reasons to be hopeful about the future of sustainability. Here are a few highlights that inspire confidence and remind us why we got into sustainability in the first place. 1….
Decarbonising the skies for a greener future
Decarbonising aviation is one of the most significant challenges to the energy transition yet, paradoxically, it offers some of the most salient investment opportunities. Though aviation accounts for just 2-3% of global CO2 emissions, this figure conceals the profound environmental impact of air travel. Remarkably, 10% of the global population is responsible for over 60% of all flights. As economies…
Decarbonising the skies for a greener future
Decarbonising aviation is one of the most significant challenges to the energy transition yet, paradoxically, it offers some of the most salient investment opportunities. Though aviation accounts for just 2-3% of global CO2 emissions, this figure conceals the profound environmental impact of air travel. Remarkably, 10% of the global population is responsible for over 60% of all flights. As economies…
Decarbonising the skies for a greener future
Decarbonising aviation is one of the most significant challenges to the energy transition yet, paradoxically, it offers some of the most salient investment opportunities. Though aviation accounts for just 2-3% of global CO2 emissions, this figure conceals the profound environmental impact of air travel. Remarkably, 10% of the global population is responsible for over 60% of all flights. As economies…
Investors Demand US SEC Delay Shareholder Proposal Changes
Late introduction of new guidance from the commission risks detrimentally affecting investors during upcoming proxy season. A coalition of institutional investors has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not to apply guidance replacing Staff Legal Bulletin (SLB) 14L to shareholder proposals filed before the recent changes were introduced. Last week, the SEC rescinded SLB 14L, which had restricted…
Investors Demand US SEC Delay Shareholder Proposal Changes
Late introduction of new guidance from the commission risks detrimentally affecting investors during upcoming proxy season. A coalition of institutional investors has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not to apply guidance replacing Staff Legal Bulletin (SLB) 14L to shareholder proposals filed before the recent changes were introduced. Last week, the SEC rescinded SLB 14L, which had restricted…
Investors Demand US SEC Delay Shareholder Proposal Changes
Late introduction of new guidance from the commission risks detrimentally affecting investors during upcoming proxy season. A coalition of institutional investors has urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not to apply guidance replacing Staff Legal Bulletin (SLB) 14L to shareholder proposals filed before the recent changes were introduced. Last week, the SEC rescinded SLB 14L, which had restricted…