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Proxy Voting Review 2026

Minerva proxy update: Governance Reforms, Vote No Campaigns and AGM Results

3 July 2026

Analysis of 2026 proxy voting trends, governance reforms, shareholder activism and Vote No campaigns across the US, UK and Japan.
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RBC faces shareholder resolution over sustainability-linked debt

4 March 2022

A shareholder advocacy group has filed a resolution with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) regarding the bank’s use of sustainability-linked debt.
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IPCC report issues ‘dire warning’ about inaction

4 March 2022

A report published by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has outlined the “dangerous and widespread disruption” caused by human-induced climate change and warned about the “consequences of inaction”.
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TPR issues guidelines on Ukraine conflict

4 March 2022

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued guidelines to UK schemes in response to the conflict in Ukraine, which has led to investment market volatility.
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Climate and diversity top 2022 UK pension agenda

25 February 2022

UK pension funds will focus on climate change issues and corporate compliance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in the 2022 proxy voting season.
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Auditors criticise EU and ESMA over funds market regulation

25 February 2022

The European Court of Auditors has warned investors are still at risk from incurring “undue costs" as a true single market remains elusive.
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Governance body flags issues with European SME listing rules

25 February 2022

The ICGN has raised concerns about the European Commission’s plan to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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ShareAction: Banks financing oil & gas production despite net-zero pledges

18 February 2022

European banks are continuing to finance the expansion of oil & gas production despite making net-zero commitments.
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ICMA to address EU Taxonomy usability concerns

18 February 2022

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is to address usability concerns over the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities.
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TPI sets out net-zero pathways for highest emitting sectors

18 February 2022

The TPI has created a framework for assessing corporate decarbonisation progress across the 10 highest emitting economic sectors.
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PRI sets out key action areas for DEI

11 February 2022

The PRI this week released a report highlighting key areas for investors to act on DEI across each of the three areas
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Asset owner feedback sought as ISSB builds approach

11 February 2022

Investors have been invited to give feedback on prototype disclosure templates set out by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
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Companies urge EU to extend human rights, environmental rules

11 February 2022

The EU Commission should extend its planned rules on human rights and environmental due diligence to cover all companies regardless of size, according to a group of more than 100 organisations.
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Australian Senate rejects Frydenberg's proxy rules

11 February 2022

Three days after they came into effect, the Australian Senate has overturned Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s regulations on proxy advisers.
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SEC looking to revive rule on exec pay disclosures

4 February 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling for public feedback on a proposed rule requiring companies to disclose links between corporate performance and executive compensation.
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California eyes mandatory GHG emissions disclosure

4 February 2022

The California Senate has passed the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, a new bill that requires companies doing business in the state to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Rio Tinto report reveals ‘systemic’ bullying and harassment

4 February 2022

Anglo-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto has admitted to “systemic” bullying and sexism across its firm, according to an external report.
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