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1st August 2024
New research: What’s next for Woodside?
Woodside’s peers are adding value to shareholders by increasing returns - especially through buybacks. With Woodside’s poor pre-FID portfolio it has a strong incentive to follow this trend.
Read More30th July 2024
Rio Tinto climate hypocrisy: ACCR to disengage following revelation of lobbying the Prime Minister on climate trigger
ACCR is now stepping away from an agreement to support climate and decarbonisation related engagement with Rio Tinto.
Read More22nd July 2024
Woodside thumbs its nose at majority of investors, doubles down with Driftwood LNG
ACCR is commenting on the announcement that Woodside Energy Group Ltd is acquiring Tellurian (NYSE: TELL)
Read More19th July 2024
New research: Investors willing to go harder, faster on green steel
Investors are willing to move harder and faster than companies and policymakers towards a green steel sector, and are seeking more supportive market conditions so they can lift investment.
Read More1st July 2024
Proposed changes to Australian mandatory disclosure liability a sensible accountability safeguard
ACCR is commenting on proposed amendments to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024, which currently sits before the Australian Senate.
Read More25th June 2024
Nippon Steel: shareholders deliver Japan’s largest ever vote in support of climate lobbying resolution
Investors in the world’s fourth largest steelmaker have shown significant support for three climate-related shareholder proposals.t the annual general meeting (AGM) in Tokyo.
Read More21st June 2024
Shareholders vote for improved climate strategy at Nippon Steel’s AGM
Investors in Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) have shown support for three shareholder proposals at the annual general meeting (AGM) in Tokyo.
Read More30th May 2024
Investors still in the dark on Glencore’s transition risk
ACCR is commenting on the results of Glencore plc’s 2024 Annual General Meeting.
Read More22nd May 2024
Shell faces scrutiny for weakened climate plan
Under the UK Corporate Governance Code, Shell will again have to consult with its shareholders, given the above 20% formal ‘against’ vote on its Energy Transition Strategy.
Read More21st May 2024
Global asset managers back shareholder proposals urging Nippon Steel to lead on steel decarbonisation and climate lobbying
ACCR, alongside Corporate Action Japan (CAJ) and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), have today announced the co-filing of a set of three shareholder proposals to Nippon Steel Corporation.
Read More15th May 2024
J-POWER responds to shareholder pressure: five coal-power units to close by 2030
J-POWER has committed to closing five coal power generation units within domestic coal plants by FY 2030.
Read More15th May 2024
Equinor AGM: voting non-state shareholders revolt as 32% support climate proposal
ACCR is responding to the results of the Equinor ASA Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Read More24th April 2024
Status quo inconceivable: majority of investors reject Woodside’s climate strategy
ACCR is commenting on the results of the Woodside Energy Group (WDS) Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Read More23rd April 2024
Shareholder resolution can help steer Equinor towards Paris
ACCR is responding to the announcement of a shareholder resolution filed at Equinor ASA by a group of institutional investors led by Sarasin and Partners LLP (Sarasin).
Read More20th April 2024
Shell commits to shedding light on emerging market lobbying
Shell plc will disclose information about its climate and energy lobbying in “5-10 emerging and developing markets that are significant for our strategy, before our 2025 AGM.”
Read More11th April 2024
Santos board granted another year to resuscitate share price
ACCR is commenting on the results of 2024 Santos Ltd Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Read More9th April 2024
New research: moving out of international waters sets Equinor on path towards Paris
ACCR research shows that Equinor has a huge opportunity to make material steps towards Paris alignment in a way that makes commercial sense for shareholders.
Read More4th April 2024
Proxy adviser calls time on Woodside Chair, Richard Goyder
ACCR is commenting on media reports that proxy adviser CGI Glass Lewis has recommended against the re-election of Woodside Chair, Richard Goyder.
Read More21st March 2024
Coal miner Glencore defies investors - places reckless bet against the energy transition
ACCR is commenting on the release of Glencore plc’s Climate Action Transition Plan.
Read More19th March 2024
Setting a new standard: Rio Tinto commits to improved disclosure of plans to rein in emissions from iron ore processing
Following engagement with ACCR and other investors, Rio Tinto has committed to significantly enhancing its disclosures prior to the 2025 AGM.
Read More18th March 2024
No change at Woodside: Chair Richard Goyder rebuffs investor push for board up-skill
ACCR is commenting on the release of Woodside Energy Group’s notice of meeting, ahead of the company’s 2024 annual general meeting (AGM).
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