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In Focus: Shareholder Proposals in the 2023 U.S. Proxy Season
As of June 15, 2023, about 340 environmental and social (E&S) shareholder resolutions and 224 governance resolutions have appeared on U.S. company ballots in 2023.
ISS ESG Report Assesses Key 2023 ESG Opportunities and Risks for Investors at Mid-Year Mark
Report reviews mid-year trends of investor focus likely to impact portfolio risk-return NEW YORK (July 19, 2023) — ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of
Net Zero Pledges in Americas Region
Introduction In response to the pressing challenge of climate change, the concept of Net Zero has emerged as a pivotal strategy in the worldwide effort
ISS Launches ISS Exchange Mobile Voting Tool
Streamlined Voting Solution for Custodians and Wealth Managers’ Clients LONDON (July 18, 2023) – Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading provider of corporate governance
July 2023 | Sustainable Finance Market Highlights
Market and Regulatory Highlights May 2023 saw $62.3bn of green bond issuances, a rise from $60.3bn in the same month a year earlier, making it
Statement in Connection with ISS’ Testimony Before Congressional Panel
ROCKVILLE, Md. (July 12, 2023) — Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.’s (ISS) General Counsel, Steven Friedman, will on July 13 testify before a panel of the
Canada Regulatory Update: New Reporting Requirements on Modern Slavery
With the adoption of Bill S-211, Canada becomes the latest country to pass legislation requiring companies to assess and report on Modern Slavery risks throughout
Beyond the Net Zero Insurance Alliance: What the Data Says about Insurer ESG Performance
The Role of Alliances in Pursuing Net Zero The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), launched in April 2021 at COP26, sought to bring
Advisors Warm Up to Fintech, but Most Remain Reliant on Home Offices
Over 95% of advisors report using fintech for trading and clearing, portfolio rebalancing, and investment analytics, according to a recent survey of 814 advisors conducted
Come on Down, Fund Managers—the Price Is Right
In the iconic game show, “The Price is Right,” contestants are challenged on their knowledge of the prices of various retail goods. In making their
ISS ESG Announces Enhancements to Cyber Risk Score, Incident Type Likelihood Models
NEW YORK (July 6, 2023) — ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today announced upcoming enhancements to its ISS
The Evolution of ESG in the Middle East: A Focus on Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Türkiye
A Sustainability Transformation to Strengthen Non-Oil-Based Sectors With Egypt hosting COP27 last year, and the UAE set to host COP28 this year, the climate and
