Publications Articles

Commentary on the General Assembly Season

The desire to communicate with shareholders is limited among many managers. The vast majority of shareholders is also uncritical. This does not create trust in society. In this context, "sustainability" initiatives need to be examined to determine whether they are...

Sustainability of Business in the Context of Repressive and Violent Regimes

The Russian invasion into Ukraine has reignited the debate on how to assess the sustainability of companies doing business with or under repressive regimes. There are many different ways in which a company can be associated with a repressive regime and it is therefore...

ESG Impact Rating for Sovereigns and the example of Russia

A state first needs to ensure a strong institutional framework in place in order to guarantee its adequate preparation to deal with the challenges of sustainable development and, secondly, its preparedness and performance with respect to how it governs its people and...

Proxy Voting: Review of the Swiss Annual General Meetings’ Season

After two years without public at Annual General Meetings (AGM) due to Corona, some companies have returned to holding face-to-face events. This did not positively impact the exercise of voting rights, and the time concentration of the AGM increased. However, the...