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21-May-2013

ShareAction, together with Greenpeace and Platform, has published a new report focusing on the risks facing international oil companies in joint ventures and other alliances with Russian companies Rosneft and Gazprom. 

15-Apr-2013

ShareAction's CEO, Catherine Howarth talks to Radio Four's Today show about executive remuneration and the possiblity of a re-run of the shareholder spring. "We need to keep a very close eye on how shareholders cast votes on our behalf this year," she said.

26-Mar-2013

ShareAction has welcomed the announcement of the terms of reference for the Law Commission's review of investors' fiduciary duties. Christine Berry, Head of Policy and Research said, "This is a major step towards ensuring that the law is no longer seen as a barrier to enlightened and responsible behaviour on the part of institutional investors."

20-Mar-2013

At an event held to launch our new name, former US Vice President Al Gore praised the work of ShareAction. In a wide ranging speech about responsible capitalism, Mr Gore said, "[ShareAction is] the premiere organisation to give voice and empower action to those who wish to invest their values in the market along with their resources."

28-Feb-2013

ShareAction has welcomed Shell's has announcement that it will pause its exploration drilling activity for 2013 in Alaska's Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. Louise Rouse, Director of Engagement, has urged investors to ensure that the company addresses the multiple deficiencies in its programme before recommencing its operations in the Alaskan Arctic.

26-Feb-2013

Giving evidence to the BIS Select committee, ShareAction's CEO Catherine Howarth told MPs that ordinary savers were the "missing link" in the debate about long-termism, calling for action to enhance savers' rights to information about the stewardship of their money.