A total of 1,026 investor activist campaigns launched in 2022, which is now the highest yearly total on record. Campaigns with an ESG component accounted for 81% of the 2022 total, the highest figure in the last five years. Communication Services saw the highest increase in ESG activist campaigns by sector from 2018 to 2022 with a 163% jump, followed by Consumer Staples (+157%) and Industrials (121%). While the number of ESG-related investor activist campaigns have increased over the past four years, the rate at which those initiatives succeeded or settled decreased in 2022.

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This centralized purchasing agency supports multiple federal government departments by ensuring that smooth procurement practices are in place to provide ongoing access to needed supplies and services. The agency works directly with these different departments to identify any potential supply chain disruptions that may be on the horizon to develop appropriate strategies for filling the gaps. An economic monitoring team within the agency tracks company and country activities to detect any geopolitical and social issues that could impact the flow of goods and services.

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For full access to real-time updates, breaking news, analysis, pricing and data visualization subscribe today. Subscribe Now From a steep rise in Russian crude share to easing inflows from Africa and the Middle East, the Ukraine war has brought about dramatic changes to the palate of China's independent refining sector. While this reflects the growing importance of China as a key trading partner for Moscow, it has become a matter of concern for other suppliers who fear an erosion of their share in Asia's top oil consumer.

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