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Tag: Governance

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As ESG Pledges Continue to Rise, Who is Keeping Track?

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Climate-related pledges have been all the rage the last few years, with governments and corporate leaders publicly and emphatically stating their commitments to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. However admirable, these...

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Smaller Banks Start Feeling the Heat From the SEC

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First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank may have crashed months ago, but the fallout from their implosions continues to reverberate across the financial sector. Regulators are now examining potential links between the co...

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The Biggest ESG Stories of 2022

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Politicians in the United States have argued about environmental issues for decades, but 2022 will likely go down as the year in which corporate ESG programs became a political football. With all the anticipation surrounding the Securities...

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2022 Proxy Season in Review: More Shareholder Proposals, Less Support

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Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden had a famous saying that summed up his approach to management: “Don’t mistake activity for achievement.” Doing something doesn’t necessarily mean anything was accomplished, in other words. Followi...

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Intelligize Survey: Uncertainty Abounds on ESG Reporting

Design Blocks and Hearts Survey

Although corporations have good intentions when it comes to addressing environmental, social and governance issues, they need guidance from regulators on how to report their efforts to the public, according to a new report from Intelligize....

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