Governance

ASX100 ESG underperformers in global manager's crosshairs

BY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021 3:40PM

One of the largest global fund managers will up the ante on companies by voting against directors of companies - including ASX100 companies - that are showing underperformance on material ESG issues.

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