Corporate Governance: Page 33


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    Citi achieves $441B of its $1 trillion sustainable finance 2030 goal: report

    The bank has also met more than half of its goals to reduce its operational footprint by 2025.

    By April 30, 2024
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    Reformation reports spike in direct emissions, misses 2023 carbon intensity target

    The apparel company known for pioneering sustainable practices said it aims to slash its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline.

    By April 25, 2024
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    The evolution of the voluntary carbon credit market

    Companies are increasingly relying on carbon credits to cut their emissions and meet climate goals, despite a dynamic regulatory environment and increased ESG scrutiny.

    By ESG Dive staff
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    BofA, Goldman clean energy ratio proposals fail, despite some shareholder support

    The resolutions failed to pass despite over a quarter of voters supporting them before each of the banks' boards.

    By April 25, 2024
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    Shell investor to back climate resolution at oil giant’s annual meeting

    The news comes shortly after Shell asked investors to reject the sustainability demands put forward by activist investor Follow This.

    By April 23, 2024
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    General Mills plans to cut dairy emissions 40% by end of decade

    The cereal giant is more than halfway to its goal of enrolling 1 million acres in its regenerative agriculture plan, according to the latest corporate sustainability report.

    By Chris Casey • April 23, 2024
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    Unilever to scale back ESG pledges focused on plastic usage and diversity

    The company’s decision to dial down its sustainability strategy comes shortly after it unveiled ambitious plans to curb its carbon footprint last month.

    By April 22, 2024
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    Nestlé rejects proposal to cut reliance on unhealthy products

    The Swiss multinational said ShareAction was “targeting the wrong company” with its proposal as it was already making headwinds with its health and nutrition-related goals.

    By April 19, 2024
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    Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s updated target-setting to cover all private assets

    The fourth edition of the protocols will also include guidance for members to set 2030 goals aligned with the Paris Agreement.

    By April 19, 2024
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    Formula 1 ‘on track’ to reach net-zero status by 2030 after emissions reduction: report

    The international racing body said its carbon footprint decreased by 13% from 2018 to 2022.

    By April 18, 2024
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    House GOP spearheads legislation to strike down SEC climate disclosure rule

    The Financial Services Committee advanced a Congressional Review Act challenge to the rule by a 28-22 vote split along party lines.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Del Monte Foods reports GHG emissions reduction, sets net-zero goal for 2050

    The food producer and distributor said it aims to achieve its sustainability goals by making changes to its own operations instead of purchasing carbon credits.

    By April 16, 2024
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    Capital One shareholders urged to approve scope 3 target-setting proposal

    The New York State Common Retirement Fund said the targets are necessary to fully assess the bank’s climate risk exposure and mitigation strategies.

    By April 15, 2024
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    Toyota clinches $150M for new climate-focused fund

    The fund will build on the car manufacturer’s inaugural 2021 climate fund, which has backed climate tech startups and carbon capture and storage companies.

    By April 15, 2024
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    Insurers falling short on climate commitments: ShareAction

    Most insurers surveyed had few or no restrictions on conventional oil and gas in both their underwriting and investment activities.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • April 12, 2024
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    House GOP begins congressional challenge to SEC climate disclosure rule

    House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry said the agency’s voluntary pause is “not enough.”

    By April 11, 2024
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    Majority of fashion brands won’t meet their emissions goals: report

    About two-thirds of fashion businesses are behind on their own decarbonization schedules, according to a new analysis from McKinsey.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 11, 2024
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    Dimon blasts regulation, proxy advisers in annual letter

    The JPMorgan Chase CEO also gave prominent space to AI, touting its potential impact in software engineering, customer service and operations, “as well as in general employee productivity."

    By Caitlin Mullen • April 9, 2024
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    80% of CO2 emissions following Paris Agreement linked to 57 companies: report

    Most of the surveyed companies increased their fossil fuel production in the seven years following the climate accord, according to the Carbon Majors study.

    By April 8, 2024
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    RBC joins Citi, JPMorgan in disclosing green financing ratios

    New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced this week that the shareholder proposals put forward by the city’s retirement system have been pulled at all three banks.

    By April 5, 2024
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    SEC stays climate-risk disclosure rule as it works through legal challenges

    The agency maintains that the regulation is within the agency’s authority and said it “will continue vigorously defending the Final Rules’ validity in court.”

    By April 4, 2024
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    Regulation compliance and curbing emissions were key themes at Responsible Business USA 2024

    Panel discussions centered on decarbonizing supply chains, navigating a complex political climate, preparing emissions disclosures and more.

    By April 3, 2024
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    Understanding a company’s business is ‘critical’ for its decarbonization strategy, sustainability leaders say

    Executives at Responsible Business USA said cross-collaboration between leaders, teams and different regions of a company is essential for meeting sustainability goals.

    By April 2, 2024
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    Citi says 71% of energy clients lack substantive transition plan or ‘ability to execute’

    The bank made the disclosure in its latest climate report in response to a proposal that had been put forward by shareholder advocacy group As You Sow.

    By April 1, 2024
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    Verizon joins RE100 climate initiative, builds on 2030 renewables goal

    The network provider previously said it aims to source or generate 100% renewable energy by the end of the decade.

    By March 29, 2024
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    SEC asks 8th Circuit not to pause climate rule pending challenges

    The agency said Liberty Energy and Nomad Proppant Services have “identified no imminent harm” that would justify halting the rule’s implementation.

    By March 29, 2024