Shell backs resolution calling for greater climate risk disclosure

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Management recommends shareholders vote for new environmental reporting proposals tabled by green groups

Shell may have angered green groups this morning with its decision to revive plans for drilling in the Arctic, but in a surprise move the company has also signalled its support for a shareholder resolution...

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