All AGM articles – Page 3
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NewsInstitutional investors call for an end to virtual-only AGMs
Reliable use of technology and a call for virtual-only AGMs to only be held in emergency situations, were among the requests of Shareholders for Change
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NewsAsset managers’ backing of ESG resolutions falls to three-year low
ShareAction is urging asset managers to rethink voting policies seen during the last AGM season
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NewsBorder to Coast votes against 95% chair re-elections in oil and gas companies
This is up from 31% in 2022, following an updated voting policy for the oil and gas sector
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NewsRailpen expects companies to use new ISSB standards ‘at a minimum’
‘In 2024 we will continue to use our voice to advocate for the strong shareholder rights and effective corporate governance, which ultimately benefit both investors and companies,’ says Railpen
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NewsFondo Pensione Cometa pushes Microsoft on AI risks at AGM
The pension fund is also in favour of an independent analysis of the reputational and financial risks resulting from Microsoft’s involvement in the military industry
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Country ReportEthos makes active use of voting rights
Ethos CEO Vincent Kaufmann speaks to Luigi Serenelli about the Swiss Foundation for Sustainable Development, which is composed of 252 pension funds and public utility foundations. Ethos was founded in 1997 and aims to promote socially responsible investment by its active participation in company AGMs
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Special ReportWho decides if investors can pursue sustainability objectives?
Pension funds must be prepared in case their members don’t care about sustainability
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NewsAP7, CEPB reverse National Grid no-vote decisions after climate-lobbying victory
Swedish national pension fund AP7 and the Church of England Pensions Board (CEPB) have announced they are reversing their decisions to vote against the management of UK multinational energy firm National Grid, following the firm’s public commitment to develop climate-lobbying disclosure. AP7 and CEPB – as the lead engager with ...
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NewsFCA seeks feedback on plans to make investors explain voting decisions
Asset owners are not receiving sufficient information regarding the reason that asset managers had cast votes a particular way
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NewsChurch Commissioners name new head of responsible investment
Plus: Church of England Pensions Board to vote against the re-election of National Grid directors
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NewsUSS aims to be ‘more rigorous’ in its stewardship
New approach ‘may see us vote against reappointment of responsible directors,’ says USS chair
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NewsCorporate governance: Investors rethinking Say on Climate votes
To prevent investors from being overloaded, the French SIF has begun evaluating every Say on Climate proposal in France
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NewsUK roundup: Church of England supports climate change resolution at Toyota AGM
Plus: Avon fund invests £700m in climate-focused assets; Aegon scheme completes buy-in deal; Teachers’ Pension Scheme picks admin
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NewsCorporate governance: Voting for stronger rules
‘Stewardship codes weren’t developed to save the planet,’ says Dionysia Katelouzou of King’s College London
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NewsCorporate governance roundup: Investors seize opportunity to drive down emissions
Plus: AGMs of ExxonMobil and Chevron to follow; Open consultation at Glencore; Financial institutions press companies to disclose climate impact
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NewsCorporate governance: Investor sentiment is not clear this AGM season
‘It feels like there’s a moment of reflection happening across all camps: those that support responsible investment and those that are sceptical of it,’ says ShareAction
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NewsCorporate governance: What are the themes of this year’s AGM season?
ShareAction will be calling out companies on DEI issues this AGM season, particularly their ethnicity pay gaps
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NewsCorporate governance roundup: UK’s Church Commissioners vote against directors
Plus: PIRC opposes Shell chair over climate risks
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NewsEthos pushes Holcim to set emission targets for joint ventures
Holcim’s remuneration policy also needs reviewing
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NewsClimate resolutions remain high on the agenda during proxy season
Asset managers have different ideas of what ‘good’ looks like and when it comes to action and disclosure on climate change
