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Shareholder Resolutions in Review: Civil Rights Audit
More shareholder resolutions were filed in the 2022 proxy season than in the previous year, with approximately 932 environmental, social, and governance shareholder proposals submitted
ESG & Munis: US Municipals Now Able to Access their ESG Ratings
Municipal bonds can play a large role in shifting capital flows to investments that address societal issues and have a tangible impact on local communities.
SEC Climate Disclosure Comments Reveal Diversity of Views
Below is an excerpt from ISS Corporate Solutions’ recently released paper “SEC Climate Disclosure Comments Reveal Diversity of Views.” The full paper is available for download from the
Japanese Companies Improve on Board Independence and Diversity
At the close of the June main Japanese proxy season when two-thirds of Japanese companies hold their annual meetings, ISS found another uptick in board
Minimum Safeguards, Maximum Impact? Assessing Alignment with Minimum Safeguards in the EU Taxonomy
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Minimum Safeguards, Maximum Impact? Assessing Alignment with Minimum Safeguards in the EU Taxonomy”. The full
Filling the Blank Spots on the Map: Using Country Risk Analysis to Assess ESG Risks
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Filling the Blank Spots on the Map: Using Country Risk Analysis to Assess ESG Risks”.
Can High ESG Ratings Help Sustain Dividend Growth?
For many, investing in the current market environment can be described as navigating uncharted waters. With US inflation running at a 40-year high and a
What is not measured, cannot be improved: The case of sub-sovereign emissions
In order to reduce emissions in a transparent and accountable fashion, they must first be measured and disclosed. For the financial sector, this task is
Windows into Defined Contribution, Q2 2022
ISS Market Intelligence has released its latest issue in the Windows into Defined Contribution series. The Q2 2022 edition explores activity within the advisor-sold defined
Ensuring a Least-Cost Climate Transition: The Role of Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Ensuring a Least-Cost Climate Transition: The Role of Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis”. The full
ISS ESG Provides EU Taxonomy Data Under Eurosystem Central Banks Framework Agreement
LONDON (August 4, 2022) — ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today announced it will provide EU Taxonomy data
Institutional Shareholder Services Launches Annual Global Benchmark Policy Survey
ROCKVILLE, Md. (August 3, 2022) – Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants,
