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Vanguard did not support any environmental proposals last year

Vanguard did not support any of 400 environmental or social shareholder proposals it encountered in the most recent proxy season, arguing that the proposals were either not addressing financially material aspects or "were overly prescriptive".

FTSE 100 companies targeted by investor demand for 'say on climate' plans

Putting transition plans to the test: Morningstar Sustainalytics

Investors face a tough task scrutinising corporate transition plans - but an increasing number of tools promise to help. In the fourth article in a series, Michael Hurley examines Sustainalytics's Low Carbon Transition Ratings

Nord Holding exits German industrial emission measurements business

SIX launches 'climate equity flag' for companies

SIX has launched a new Paris Agreement-aligned climate flag for companies who are listed through the Swiss financial exchange firm, with S&P Global Ratings and SGS the first approved reviewers for the scheme.

Sustainable Debt Americas 2024: early bird ends on Friday

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Debt Americas conference will end this Friday, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.

People Moves, 16 August: Morningstar, World Resources Institute ... and more

US states urge FASB not to include SEC rules in accounting standards

Financial officers in 22 US states have urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) not to incorporate the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s climate-disclosure rules "or any similar climate-related criteria" into US accounting standards.

DFCC Bank preparing first green bond in Sri Lanka

Private companies told to detail climate risks in corporate governance reports