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The ISSB: a game changer for ESG reporting?
April 20, 2022
FinancierWorldwide.com writes that as many companies continue to struggle with how to effectively report their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), introduced at the COP26 2021 meeting, may change the game for businesses, as the ISSB plans to work alongside existing reporting processes while giving consistant standards globally.
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Halaschak: Investors Pushing Disney into Culture War, Woke, Inc.
April 11, 2022
Vivek Ramaswamy, The bestselling author of Woke, Inc., which makes the case that corporations should not involve themselves in politics , observes that the enormous money managers that have invested in Disney and other companies are calling some of the shots when it comes to corporate political positions as seen in Disney’s reaction to Florida’s recent education legislation.
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WEF: “Human Dignity” and “Tangible Empathy” elements of Stakeholder Capitalism
April 11, 2022
In an article published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Accenture consultants lecture about “Human Dignity” and “Tangible Empathy” elements of Stakeholder Capitalism as companies increasingly adopt mandatory policies.
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National Law Review: SEC Announces 2022 Examination Priorities, Includes ESG
April 08, 2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced its 2022 examination priorities including Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) investing, with an aim to ensure that registered investment advisors (“RIA”) who claim ESG strategies or criteria do not have misleading statements or omissions.
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Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter
April 08, 2022
After taking a poll last month to his 80 million Twitter followers asking whether or not the company adheres to the principles of free speech, Elon Musk took a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc. to become the platform’s biggest shareholder, leading to a surge in shares.