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Will MAGA politics trump sustainability at US AGMs?

The 'anti-ESG' movement threatens to further undermine support for shareholder proposals, Michael Hurley reports

US firms excluding proposals will be focus of investor scrutiny, says Northern Trust

Several US companies that have omitted shareholder proposals from a vote at their AGM will be subject to close investor scrutiny in coming weeks, according to a large asset manager.

Investors demand explanation from BP for attempt to omit climate proposal

Institutional investors are set to demand an explanation from BP on why it appears set to omit a climate-related shareholder proposal, as filers threatened legal action against the company.

'More detail needed on how ESG data providers look at controversial weapons'

Sustainable investors will continue to grapple with the thorny issue of whether to integrate defence into their portfolios in 2026, an asset management giant predicted, with ESG data providers being asked for more clarity on how they approach the issue.

Northern Trust launches near real-time digital voluntary carbon credits

People Moves, 29 November: Northern Trust, HSBC, European Commission, Finance for Biodiversity ... and more

HSBC, Citi among banks banned by West Virginia over fossil fuel 'boycotts'

Northern Trust AM launches natural capital index strategy

Political and energy shocks driving 'unintended risk' for ESG investors, says Northern Trust

Macroeconomic volatility sparked by issues such as the war in Ukraine and energy security is causing high levels of 'unintended risk' in ESG-tilted portfolios, Northern Trust has said.

Northern Trust: Data is greatest challenge for ESG investors