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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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FCA signals the expansion of climate disclosure rules

25 June 2021

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CDP attracts record support for environmental reporting

25 June 2021

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Japan’s regulator urged to toughen ESG rules

25 June 2021

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Tech giants resist adding ESG to financial reports

25 June 2021

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SEC unveils Spring regulatory agenda

18 June 2021

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CFO Taskforce commits to SDG-aligned investing

18 June 2021

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G7 indexes falling short as countries support TCFD

18 June 2021

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Fiona Reynolds announces exit from the PRI

11 June 2021

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UK launches climate consultation as TCFD under review

11 June 2021

he UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out plans for reporting requirements and climate risk assessment for pension schemes. This comes as the TCFD launches its own consultation to determine the future of its reporting standards.
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Oil giants under pressure - A turning point for ESG investing?

11 June 2021

In the wake of major events affecting oil companies in recent weeks, we look at the market reaction and the longer-term implications.
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New commitments to biodiversity from government and business

11 June 2021

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SEC chair instigates proxy rule reversal

4 June 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun the process of reversing rule changes brought in under the Trump administration.
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Japan confirms 2050 decarbonisation objective

4 June 2021

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ESG reporting can overcome businesses' sustainability shortcomings

4 June 2021

There is no doubt that the proliferation of ESG investing has coincided with the raised profile of social and environmental sustainability, exacerbated or highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What about the “S” in ESG? - Still room for improvement on diversity

4 June 2021

Despite high-levels of commitment, companies are behind on reporting the composition of their workforce and demonstrating diversity.
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Exxon AGM & Shell ruling major victories for climate activists

28 May 2021

ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell face significant change after victories for climate activists this week.
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