BP shifts from renewable energy to oil and gas despite investor concerns
February 28, 2025
BP has moved forward with plans to switch from investing in renewable energy to oil and gas, despite calls from a group of investors for …
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Apple becomes the latest firm to reject a proposal to scrap DEI policies
February 26, 2025
Apple shareholders are the latest to vote against a proposal to scrap the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programme.
The National Center for …
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Shareholder Proposals: Contested Battlefield or an Essential Investor Right?
February 26, 2025
The ability of shareholders to submit proposals is a fundamental investor right that underpins corporate accountability and good governance. However, this right is facing increasingly heavy headwinds as regulatory …
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BP could scrap climate plans amid pressure to boost profits
February 21, 2025
BP may withdraw its climate plans as shareholder pressure to boost profits intensifies, especially after activist investor Elliott Management acquired a £3.8 billion stake.
Elliott’s stake makes …
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Upcoming Shareholder Proposals: Second Half of February 2025
February 19, 2025
As we look towards the second half of February and the start of the AGM season, we are beginning to witness shareholder engagement heat up.
Both Apple Inc and …
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Financial firms and Costco face continued pressure over DEI policies
January 31, 2025
Companies remain under scrutiny for their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, with two separate coalitions—both led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—targeting a group of financial …
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Shareholder Engagement: 5 Key Themes For 2025
January 28th, 2025
Shareholder engagement continues to drive and shape the corporate governance landscape as shareholders expect companies to be held accountable and address critical issues.
In 2025, the pressure on boards to …
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Costco rejects proposal to evaluate risks of DEI policy
January 24th, 2025
Costco shareholders have voted against a proposal urging the wholesaler to assess any potential risks associated with its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and policy.
Preliminary results …
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Activist investor calls for YouGov CEO to step down
January 16th, 2025
Activist investor Gatemore has called for YouGov CEO Steve Hatch to step down amid ongoing poor operating performance.
Gatemore reported that conversations with various stakeholders had revealed “widespread …
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Shein faces criticism for failing to address forced labour concerns
January 9th, 2025
Shein has faced backlash after MPs criticised the online fashion retailer for its lack of transparency regarding the origin of its cotton and raised concerns about potential …
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