ESGBoeing shareholders back proposal on net-zero efforts May 11, 2022Ben MaidenBoeing shareholders – with the support of the company’s board – have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a proposal seeking information...Read more
ESGSEC proposes climate disclosure requirements Mar 21, 2022Ben MaidenA divided SEC on Monday voted to propose highly anticipated rule changes that, if approved, will require companies to make climate-...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Russia’s invasion creates challenges for US banks and report highlights investor concerns over CEO pay Feb 25, 2022Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that activist investor Carl Icahn has started a proxy fight with McDonald’s over the company’s treatment of pigs,...Read more
ShareholdersPfizer faces shareholder proposal on DE&I disclosure Feb 24, 2022Ben MaidenPfizer appears set to face a vote by shareholders on a proposal seeking disclosure around diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I),...Read more
ESG‘Companies aren’t making change at the speed needed’ Nov 11, 2021Ben AshwellCan you explain As You Sow’s history of shareholder advocacy on climate-related issues? We’ve been working on climate for more than a...Read more
ComplianceSEC reveals new guidance on shareholder proposal exclusions Nov 08, 2021Ben MaidenThe SEC’s division of corporation finance has updated its guidance on the process whereby companies seek permission to exclude...Read more
ShareholdersNike shareholders vote on social proposals Oct 14, 2021Ben MaidenNike shareholders have given indications of significant support for a number of social measures – although none secured a majority...Read more
ShareholdersGE announces net-zero pledge including Scope 3 Jul 27, 2021Ben MaidenGeneral Electric (GE) has joined the ranks of major companies committing to be responsible for net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases...Read more
ESGAlmost half back climate change proposal at Caterpillar Jun 15, 2021Ben MaidenShareholders at Caterpillar’s AGM last week almost nudged a proposal on climate change into the ‘approved’ column of this year’s proxy...Read more
ShareholdersAmerican Express shareholders seek DEI report May 20, 2021Ben MaidenAmerican Express investors have supported a shareholder proposal requesting that the company publish a report each year assessing its...Read more