In Responsible Investor, Michael Littenberg Discusses Post-Election SEC ESG Shareholder …
In a recent article on Responsible Investor, Michael Littenberg, a partner and the global head of the firm’s ESG, CSR, and Business & Human Rights practice, shared insights on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on ESG shareholder proposals following the recent election.
During the previous Trump administration, the SEC permitted companies to exclude shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Looking ahead, Michael anticipates that the SEC under the second Trump administration will likely continue to support companies in excluding ESG shareholder proposals.
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