Investment manager Vanguard announced today the expansion of its Investor Choice proxy voting program enabling investors to vote for policies aligned with their preferences, significantly expanding the number of investors covered by the program, and adding a new option to follow a policy that will not be “influenced by political or social agendas.” Vanguard launched its Investor Choice pilot in…

Investment management firm Fidelity International announced today plans to adopt the “Sustainability Focus” label introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for three funds within its UK domiciled equity fund range. The FCA’s SDR requirements were  introduced by the regulator in November 2023, aimed at helping investors assess the sustainability attributes of investment products, and to…

More than 30 jurisdictions globally are already, or are taking steps towards requiring companies to provide reporting based on the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) disclosure standards, according to a new progress report released by the IFRS Foundation. The announcement marks significant progress towards the expansion of ISSB-based sustainability requirements in only a few months, following a prior report in…

IBM announced the general availability of IBM Maximo Renewables, a new solution aimed at enabling companies to manage and maximize the efficiency of their renewable energy assets, including tracking and monitoring renewable asset performance, identify causes and recommend actions for efficiency losses, and plan and manage maintenance work. According to Kendra DeKeyrel VP, ESG & Asset Management Products Leader at…

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The UK government announced the publication of draft legislation, aimed at regulating providers of ESG ratings, with plans to proceed with introducing a finalized law to Parliament in early 2025. The new proposed law would place ESG ratings providers under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new draft legislation follows the launch of a consultation in early…

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Combat modern slavery with ESG strategies. Learn about risks, legal frameworks, and ESG Pro’s audits with Social Value Fund for ethical, sustainable supply chains. Understanding Modern Slavery in the Global Context Modern slavery refers to exploitative practices such as forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and debt bondage. Despite significant progress in combatting these abuses, it is estimated that over…

The Power of Video Animation for ESG Reporting to Deliver Transparency The Growing Importance of Sustainability Reporting In today’s business environment, sustainability reporting has shifted from a regulatory requirement to a strategic necessity. Organisations across industries are increasingly leveraging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data to showcase their commitment to sustainable practices while driving long-term value. This transformation reflects heightened…

This week in ESG news: SEC fines Invesco $17.5 million over ESG investing claims; IAASB releases first sustainability reporting assurance standards; EU lawmakers delay supply chain deforestation law; Shell wins appeal against landmark climate ruling; CDP strengthens alignment of sustainability reporting platform with GRI, EU standards; IKEA invests $1.6 billion to decarbonize store heating and cooling; UK, Brazil reveal new…