*Key Governance Developments* US imposes sanctions on Gazprombank and Sberbank executives* The US has imposed sanctions on 27 executives at Russia's...

Introduction** NGOs criticise failure of financial institutions to live up to net zero pledges* Activist groups in Europe and elsewhere say that many...

In a crisis, when the stakes are high and scrutiny is intense, the board has a unique role: stepping in and taking big decisions th...

Introduction** Investors and companies respond to Russia’s attack on Ukraine as ESG questions grow* Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted soul-se...

European authorities give priority to efforts to curb greenwashing EU regulators continue to prioritise efforts to tackle greenwashing in the investm...

*COP26 crystallises pressure on companies to embrace emission reductions* In retrospect, 2021 may be seen as a pivotal year for corporate engagement,...

** ** Environmental, social and governance matters are at the top of the boardroom agenda – or they should be. On issues ranging from combating clima...

Businesses push back against audit and governance reforms Investors and auditors are concerned that the UK government is backtracking on plans for a ...

Dear ILA members, Recent unprecedented flooding weather conditions in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have brought home the ongoing...

** Company boards under increasing pressure from shareholder sustainability resolutions * The past two years have seen a dramatic surge in the level...

Discover our latest Key Governance Developments! Pressure mounts on listed companies to diversify board membership* The US Securities and Exchange Co...

Julie Becker has played a key role helping to establish the Grand Duchy’s reputation as a leader in sustainable finance, leading the growth of the Lu...

With the State of The Luxembourg Boardroom benchmark, ILA and Diligent are researching the effectiveness of Boards in Luxembourg focusing on the foll...

Introduction** * Social issues become higher priority on investors’ agenda* While climate change and other environmental concerns have up to now le...

Investor pressure grows on companies to embrace sustainability policies* Investors are pushing for transparency regarding the climate, environmental...

*Shareholders keep up pressure on oil company emissions* Shareholder pressure on oil and gas producers to set out details of strategies to reach net ...

* * * * * * * * * * * * *     Sophie Oberg* *      Co-Chair of the Sustainability Strategy for Boards Committee * * * *Integrating sustainability cha...

*EU taxonomy to shake up corporate reporting and investment * After months of deliberation and controversy, the European Commission’s green taxonomy ...

Luxembourg’s directors are driving the country’s sustainability agenda. To encourage boards to follow best practice when they set and oversee corpora...

Discover our latest Key Governance Developments! Introduction* Activist investors strike further wins  Activist investors are becoming increasingly ...