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Sustainable investing & AI: A conversation with Neil Brown
What does it take to build real influence with companies? And can AI transform sustainable investing without undermining it? Neil Brown, our newest Advisory Board member, shares his perspective - shaped by decades at the forefront of the industry.
Mar 20
Most Significant Votes: Nissan Motor, Renault, Toyota Motor, SoftBank, NTT, Tokyo Electric Power, Nvidia, Dell Technologies, Volkswagen, Block.
This edition highlights significant shareholder votes, with a strong focus on Japan. Companies including Nissan Motor, Toyota Motor, SoftBank Group, NTT, Tokyo Electric Power, Nvidia, Dell Technologies, Volkswagen and Block faced notable investor scrutiny over board independence, executive pay, governance, climate strategy and capital allocation, revealing growing shareholder willingness to challenge management and demand stronger accountability.
Jul 6
Most Significant Votes: Alphabet, AirBnB, General Motors, Palantir, Thomson Reuters, Walmart, Shopify, Warner Bros Discovery, Comcast, Sixt, Nabors Ind., Krispy Kreme, Eisai, China Resources land
The article reviews June AGM voting results at major global companies, highlighting investor concerns over founder-controlled voting rights, excessive executive pay, AI governance, human rights, and board accountability. Significant shareholder opposition emerged at firms including Alphabet, Airbnb, Palantir, Warner Bros Discovery, and Comcast, reflecting growing pressure for stronger governance, fairer compensation practices, and greater transparency on social and technologi
Jun 19
Most Significant Votes: Exxon Mobil, Amazon, Meta, Chevron, Citigroup, Home Depot, Verizon, AIA Group, Chubb, NextEra Energy, Thermo Fisher, Société Générale, Lazard, STMicroelectronics, Exor
This issue highlights growing investor pressure on major companies including Amazon, Meta, Exxon Mobil, and Citigroup over climate action, executive pay, governance, and shareholder rights.
Jun 5
Most Significant Votes: Shell, Equinor, ConocoPhillips, Liberty Media, Southern Company, Intel, AtkinsRéalis, JCDecaux, Havas, Teleperformance, Rheinmetall, Loblaw, Swiss Life, Manulife, Swatch, Ford
Investors pushed back hard during this AGM season, opposing executive pay, weak governance, entrenched voting control, and climate inaction at companies including Shell, Ford, Swatch, Intel, and Vistry. Shareholder resolutions on sustainability, AI governance, and board independence also gained significant support.
May 22
Most Significant Votes: Goldman Sachs, Warner Bros, Suncor Energy, NatWest, Beiersdorf, Smith & Nephew, IBM, L’Oréal, Aviva, Canadian Pacific, BofA, Ocado, Pfizer, Pearson
The second edition of Most Significant Votes reviews the standout shareholder rebellions and AGM flashpoints of the 2026 proxy season, with a focus on executive pay, climate strategy, governance disputes and investor activism at companies including Goldman Sachs, Warner Bros. Discovery, NatWest, IBM and L’Oréal.
May 8
Most Significant Votes: BP, Woodside Energy, RBC, BMO, CIBC, TD Bank, UBS, BNY Mellon, Mercedes-Benz, Lennar, Sonoco, Humana
The Northern Hemisphere voting season is underway, with early AGMs already sending strong signals to investors. A significant rebuke at BP has set the tone, highlighting tensions on climate strategy and governance. Across markets, votes are also drawing attention to executive pay, auditor tenure and emerging risks such as AI oversight, giving asset owners plenty to watch as the season unfolds.
Apr 24
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