Shareholders approve Shell’s climate plan — but there’s pressure for more
Energy company’s recently unveiled energy transition strategy wins almost 90% shareholder approval
18 May 2021 - 14:22
London — Royal Dutch Shell shareholders overwhelmingly supported the company’s energy transition strategy on Tuesday, while rising backing for a second climate resolution that was filed by an activist group pointed to growing pressure to tackle climate change.
A non-binding resolution submitted by Shell with the support of a large group of investors to vote on its recently unveiled climate strategy won 88.74% shareholder support at its annual general meeting (AGM), which was held online...
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