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Why climate-related shareholder resolutions are vital for markets

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By illuminem briefings

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🗞️ Driving the news: The 2024 proxy season has highlighted the significance of climate-related shareholder resolutions as investors increasingly focus on climate risks threatening their profits
• This year saw a record 278 climate-related proposals, emphasizing carbon reduction goals and clean energy transitions, with significant support from investors

🔭 The context: The U.S. proxy system allows investors to guide companies and gain insights, with mechanisms like the SEC ensuring fair proposal evaluations
• Despite political pressures, fiduciary duty remains central, as evidenced by actions from pension funds like CalPERS against ExxonMobil

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Shareholder resolutions push companies towards greater climate accountability, fostering strategies that align business practices with sustainability and resilience
• This promotes long-term environmental and economic stability

⏭️ What's next: Future proxy seasons may see more targeted climate disclosure demands, leveraging new SEC climate risk disclosure rules
• Investor engagement will likely increase, ensuring companies continue to address climate-related financial risks

💬 One quote: It was stated that “The proxy process is proving essential to investors’ strategies as they remain engaged in protecting their material interests and shareholder rights”

📈 One stat: Climate-related resolutions in 2024's proxy season received an average of 22.4% support, indicating strong investor backing

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