On December 7, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) signed and submitted for publication in the Federal Register its proposed rule for setting renewable fuel percentage standards. The proposed rule sets the...more
BlackRock Doubles Down on Sustainability -
• BlackRock signals substantially more assertive posture on climate-related issues
• New approach to shareholder proposals saw BlackRock support 54% of environmental and social...more
4/23/2021
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BlackRock ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
EEO-1 ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ,
Investment ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Street ,
Sustainability ,
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Vanguard
Q: As I reopen my business, has COVID-19 impacted my business’s environmental, health and safety responsibilities?
A: Yes, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on companies’ environmental, health and safety obligations,...more
6/16/2020
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Site Assessment ,
Hazardous Waste ,
Health and Safety ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Social Distancing ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
California' Policy Is Less Specific and Stricter than the EPA Policy -
California has issued a new policy providing limited relief for regulated parties from their environmental compliance and reporting obligations...more