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Corporate law firm warns companies that they might find themselves in the ‘crosshairs’, as regulators, shareholders and legislators take an increasing interest in ESG issues like racial equity
The country will also consider raising carbon taxes from 2024
It comes just weeks ahead of an expected update on potential regulatory measures to address greenwashing in Switzerland
US securities regulator issues new guidance on exclusion rules for shareholder proposals ahead of 2022 proxy season
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UK regulator mulls minimum criteria for investment products classified as sustainable or responsible
FCA proposes multi-tier classification criteria for planned sustainability labelling system, while UK government announces ‘Transition Plan Taskforce’
The platform is in talks with EU, US, and UK regulators on potential avenues for collaboration
The global body of securities regulators will also publish recommendations for ESG ratings and data providers later this month
Some investor groups are concerned the standards will introduce unnecessary complexity