Shareholder Activism

Proposed SEC rule changes could impede investor activism

January 7, 2020

The modifications, proposed in November and now out for public comment, seem to have been advocated by a network of oil and gas interests.

Shareholders vs. stakeholders: Fundamental changes in an old debate

October 9, 2019

By Terry F. Yosie

In updating their corporate mission statement, CEOs are responding to three major factors that threaten their executive freedoms and responsibilities.

The Business Roundtable's new statement shows 200 CEOs are stuck in yesterday's CSR

August 26, 2019

By Eliot Metzger and Kevin Moss

Plus, three ways that the CEOs could improve their new "Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation."

The vanguard of corporate climate action has arrived — and the Trump administration can’t stop it

May 28, 2019

By Victoria Mills

Years from now, we’ll look back at May 2019 as a breakthrough moment.

3 takeaways from that failed Amazon employee shareholder resolution on the climate crisis

May 24, 2019

By Heather Clancy

This issue isn’t going away for the e-commerce giant — and other industry leaders should consider themselves on notice.

Here's how mutual fund giants stand on climate-related shareholder proposals

February 6, 2018

By Rob Berridge

Those that ignore the risks do so at their own peril.

Making our way toward a low-carbon future is not just possible, but profitable

January 26, 2018

By David Craig

Total, Toyota and others in carbon-heavy sectors are working to diversify to their benefit.

Episode 77: Fleets drive fuel standards; activist businesses rise

May 26, 2017

By Joel Makower and Heather Clancy

On this week's podcast: California comes out on top for climate change, businesses want carbon pricing and fleet owners come together for sustainable transportation.

3 ways to help your board get wiser about sustainability

May 4, 2017

By Barbara Grady

Corporate directors are under more pressure than ever to understand the financial and operational risks that climate change poses. Here's how your company can take action.

It looks like this year will be big for investor activism

March 14, 2017

By Keith Larsen

There have already been more shareholder resolutions related to environmental and social issues filed this year than in 2016, according to an annual review of proxy statements.