Governance

Corporate Insolvency and Governance

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Latest Bill

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  • Latest Bill

    Latest news on the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21

    Thisis a public bill presented to Parliament by the Government.

  • The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its First Readingon Wednesday 20 May 2020.
  • MPs will next consider all stages of the Bill on Wednesday 3 June 2020.
  • Additional information

    Summary of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21

    A Bill to make provision about companies and other entities in financial difficulty; and to make temporary changes to the law relating to the governance and regulation of companies and other entities.

Esri Publishes Smarter Government Workbook by Martin O'Malley

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Smarter Government Workbook: A 14-Week Implementation Guide to Governing for Results by former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley.

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  • Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Smarter Government Workbook: A 14-Week Implementation Guide to Governing for Results by former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley.
  • In Smarter Government, O'Malley drew on his deep experience in implementing performance measurement and management ("Stat") systems at the city and state levels in Baltimore and Maryland.
  • Smarter Government Workbook is a practical, hands-on companion to Smarter Government and for realizing the promise of Stat.
  • Smarter Government Workbook: A 14-Week Implementation Guide to Governing for Results is available in print (ISBN: 9781589486027, 80 pages, US$19.99) and can be obtained from most online retailers worldwide.

Golar Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report and Commits to Setting Longer-Term ESG Targets in 2021

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
ESG, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance

In order to enhance Golar LNGs sustainability disclosures and to permit the development of ESG targets, Golar today publishes its Sustainability Report on its website .

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  • In order to enhance Golar LNGs sustainability disclosures and to permit the development of ESG targets, Golar today publishes its Sustainability Report on its website .
  • We have a very strong safety culture based on trust, care, openness about failure and learning from mistakes.
  • For each of our five priority ESG focus areas, Golar is also undertaking an exercise to set appropriate long-term ESG reporting targets by 2021 in consultation with our shareholders, charterers, and other key stakeholders.
  • Introducing ESG disclosures and prioritising five ESG focus areas for future development reflects our commitment to meeting investors expectations for measurable performance data.

Sentrium Announces the Launch of the VyOS Foundation

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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BARCELONA, Spain, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentrium officially announces the launch of the VyOS Foundation a non-profit organization that will allow members to participate in the project governance and support, as well as in receiving various benefits in exchange.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentrium officially announces the launch of the VyOS Foundation a non-profit organization that will allow members to participate in the project governance and support, as well as in receiving various benefits in exchange.
  • VyOS Foundation is designed as a non-profit organization registered in Spain.
  • VyOS Foundation (VF) will oversee different project activities and needs that will be scoped over time within members.
  • The VyOS Foundation will be open for all with different goals who want to participate.

IRET Publishes Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2019

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --IRET (NYSE:IRET) published today its 2019 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --IRET (NYSE:IRET) published today its 2019 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • This is IRET's inaugural ESG report designed to showcase its commitment to sustainability initiatives across the company.
  • IRET is dedicated to its mission to provide great homes for its residents, team, and investors.
  • This inaugural report demonstrates how IRET has incorporated ESG into its business in recent years, with a special focus on 2019, and establishes a vision for future progress.

S&P Global Launches ESG Scores Based on 20 Years of SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment Data

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Economy, Ethical banking, Finance, Money, ESG, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Governance, RepRisk, ESG Quant

S&P Global ESG Scores are based on the globally recognized SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices.

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  • S&P Global ESG Scores are based on the globally recognized SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices.
  • S&P Global ESG Scores provide a robust new tool to address growing market demand to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into corporate investment and business strategies.
  • "The launch of the S&P Global ESG Scores further bolsters S&P Global's position as the premier resource for ESG data and insights," says Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • Evan Greenfield, Global Head of ESG at S&P Global, adds: "The S&P Global ESG Scores are driven by deep corporate engagement derived from private and public data, making the scores unique in the market today.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Issues Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA or the Company) (NYSE: NSA) today announced the Company has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance report, highlighting its 2019 achievements.

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  • National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA or the Company) (NYSE: NSA) today announced the Company has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance report, highlighting its 2019 achievements.
  • This inaugural report is intended to mark the beginning of our formal efforts to communicate our achievements with all stakeholders.
  • To access the full report: 2019 Environmental Social Governance Report .
  • National Storage Affiliates Trust is a Maryland real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, operation and acquisition of self storage properties located within the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States.

Unum publishes new environmental, social and governance report

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Ethics, Articles, Academic disciplines, Ethical investment, Euthenics, Corporate social responsibility, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance

The report covers 2019 activities and replaces the company's annual corporate responsibility report to better highlight Unum's strength in supporting employees and the communities it calls home, and the environmental, social and governance risks it faces.

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  • The report covers 2019 activities and replaces the company's annual corporate responsibility report to better highlight Unum's strength in supporting employees and the communities it calls home, and the environmental, social and governance risks it faces.
  • The report outlines Unum's support of initiatives that improve public education, promote health and wellbeing, and provide arts and cultural opportunities.
  • While great progress was made in 2019, Unum continues to identify more ways to enhance its sustainability strategy and examine the company's approach to material environmental, social and governance issues.
  • The 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance Report can be found in the Responsibility section of the company's website.

ESG Disclosure #1 Topic of Engagements in 2019 Between T. Rowe Price and Company Managements

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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Therefore, climate change alongside other ESG factors is being increasingly factored into analysts' evaluation of company fundamentals.

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  • Therefore, climate change alongside other ESG factors is being increasingly factored into analysts' evaluation of company fundamentals.
  • One example of ESG integration in action is the assessment of AIA Group, a pan-Asian insurance provider.
  • In fact, ESG disclosure was our #1 engagement topic of 2019, with environmental disclosure a feature of 38% of our ESG engagements.
  • T. Rowe Price group of companies including T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and/or its affiliates receive revenue from T. Rowe Price investment products and services.

Sovcombank Receives World Finance's Corporate Governance Award for Best ESG Strategy in Russia

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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LONDON, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The spring edition of World Finance magazine is out now and has recognised Sovcombank as having the Best ESG Strategy in Russia as part of its 2020 Corporate Governance Awards.

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  • LONDON, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The spring edition of World Finance magazine is out now and has recognised Sovcombank as having the Best ESG Strategy in Russia as part of its 2020 Corporate Governance Awards.
  • The award win comes after the Russian lender has made great strides in terms of its sustainability initiatives.
  • Although the financial world is sometimes considered to be among the most ethically compromised industries, a number of institutions are working hard to change this.
  • "Firstly, transparency and corporate governance are important strands of our sustainability principles," Gusev explained.