Shareholder resolution
Investment
World’s largest asset manager says climate-related and social shareholder proposals are becoming too prescriptive at US firms
27 July 2022
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4 min read
Energy
Activist investor claims splitting Shell's renewables business away from fossil fuels divisions could deliver faster emissions cuts, but Shell argues break up would harm energy transition
28 October 2021
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4 min read
Investment
Banking giant commits to ending support for coal by 2040 after reaching compromise with shareholders
11 March 2021
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4 min read
Investment
World's biggest asset manager urges firms to set rigorous decarbonisation goals or risk being voted against at board meetings as it sets out shareholder expectations for 2021
17 February 2021
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5 min read
Investment
Group of 117 institutional investors file resolution urging bank to phase out fossil fuel financing in compliance with the Paris Agreement
11 January 2021
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3 min read
Management
Resolution's narrow defeat – at 49.6 per cent – sends a clear sign to bank that investors are increasingly displeased with its approach to fossil fuel investment.
20 May 2020
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2 min read
Net Zero Now
While some investors welcomed the latest net zero pledge from a leading oil giant, others believe yesterday's announcement was a 'clear attempt to stave off a shareholder rebellion at its AGM'
06 May 2020
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7 min read
