PROXY SEASON TRENDS 2023: THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Among the most hotly debated categories at shareholder meetings this proxy season is that of climate change and the responsibility that public companies have to both their shareholders and the impact on climate. Now more than ever shareholders are holding companies and managers accountable by demanding companies disclose what the climate related risks are and how companies are working towards diminishing their carbon footprint through solid strategic planning and action. Furthermore, shareholders are taking into serious consideration what the manager’s stance on sustainability is. These factors allow shareholders to choose funds that align best with their climate related interests. In short, to successfully and efficiently allow shareholders to evaluate their investments, they are asking for specifics when it comes to company reporting as well as tangible steps that are being taken by the company to set governance structures in place. More on LinkedIn and ICOM News and Press Releases