Blogs
The AGMs to watch this year – join us as an AGM activist!
We own a share in all of the biggest companies to get us in the room and ask questions to the board. These are the top AGMs that we’ll be paying particular attention to this year.
New EU guidelines on gender neutral remuneration policies
The EU has submitted new guidelines for remuneration policies including a requirement for gender neutral remuneration policies within investment firms.
European auto makers in the slow lane on electric vehicle take-up – investors must accelerate action
To achieve global ambitions of net zero emissions the transport sector must be addressed, but despite a flurry of climate announcements by car manufacturers the sector is still falling short.
HSBC sends shockwaves as it commits to end coal financing
HSBC has today announced a commitment to end coal financing, sending shockwaves through the Asian banking sector.
Race to the top: A leading practice guide to responsible investment
We have published a leading practice guide for asset manager responsible investment.
A healthier society leads to healthier returns
Our new programme – Long-term Investors for People’s Health – aims to tackle the social, economic and environmental factors vital to ensuring a healthier society.
Decarbonising Real Estate: What role can investors play?
Energy in buildings is responsible for 17.5% of emissions, while their construction drives demand for steel and cement. We can not reach zero emissions, without tackling real estate.
We’ve filed a health resolution at Tesco, here’s why
ShareAction is joining a group of insitutional and individual investors to file a health resolution at the UK’s largest supermarket.
New EU disclosure rules: A first step towards ESG transparency but weakened under pressure
The European Supervisory Authorities adopted their final report on technical standards for the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. But industry demands have seen this critical legislation weakened.
The AGM of the future: 5 ways to change the AGM for the better
Company AGMs were too often poorly attended, inaccessible and at times unproductive. We’ve developed a bold vision for the future of the AGM.
We’ve filed a climate resolution at HSBC – here’s why
ShareAction has joined 15 institutional and over 100 individual shareholders in filing a climate change resolution at HSBC.
Covid-19 shines a light on human rights – but investors are yet to step up
2020 disrupted the lives of everyone – and threw human rights into the spotlight. But the growing focus has not translated into action.