Climate change campaigning investors have written to 107 companies, asking for prompt proof of net zero transition proposals.

Although BlackRock’s CEO does not mention the term ‘ESG’ in his annual letter, he highlights the investment risks posed by climate change.

But research shows a reduction in campaigns in Europe last year, contrasting with the pronounced increase in the US and Asia.

Rather than push for say-on-climate votes, unhappy shareholders tend to simply vote against the reappointment of directors, research finds.

Academics and experts argue stakeholder governance will always come second while the law puts the interests of shareholders first.

On Twitter, Musk complains that large proxy advisers hold ‘far too much power’ over shareholder voting decisions.

Research reveals that activist investors were busier in 2022 than in 2019—and the upward trend is likely to continue.

Musk and Edelman trade jibes; communication is key to investor relations; “green hushing” in the US; BlackRock speaks up for sustainability.

Norges Bank chief executive warns boards of investor pressure on climate proposals and challenges ‘corporate greed’.

US shareholders tend to approve companies’ climate plans, while support is waning among European shareholders, finds study.