North America

Californian auto-enrollment scheme seeks approval of board to appoint Washington-based investor.

Californian pension giant opposes oil major’s public policy and sustainability committee for 'failing to adequately respond' to engagement.

Support for Paris-aligned targets at BP falls, as signs emerge that investors are following BlackRock's lead in shying away from more 'prescriptive' climate proposals.

SEC blocks Mastercard’s attempt to exclude Rhode Island ‘ghost gun’ proposal.

Suspension of work on taxonomy comes as Canada’s public sector pension fund PSP Investments launches own bespoke green one as part of inaugural climate strategy.

The $279bn fund is withdrawing its racial justice audit proposal at Amazon following commitment, as it publishes new proxy voting guidelines with greater scrutiny of directors on climate.

Investment giants BlackRock and State Street to face proposals on portfolio wide ESG impacts following SEC ruling.

US fossil fuel giant refuses to set value chain emissions goals as JPMorgan commits to civil rights impact audit following shareholder pressure 

Separately, financial regulator OSFI told RI its risk management efforts could also have implications for capital requirements.

US regulator puts forward long awaited climate rule, including audited Scope 1&2 emissions disclosures.