United Nations chief Guterres announced the 1.5 degrees Celsius climate target is missed, blaming fossil fuel lobbyists for blocking an inevitable transition to renewables.
Dutch pension fund PFZW pulled $14 billion from BlackRock, highlighting a widening split between European and American investors over sustainable investing.
BlackRock's climate paradox: the largest asset manager says climate risk is investment risk. Yet, it votes against climate resolutions, harming clients' financial future.
On BBC Radio, Follow This founder Mark van Baal discusses the significant shareholder vote against BP's chair due to concerns about the company's climate direction.
Follow This urged investors to vote against re-electing BP Chairman Helge Lund, as reported by Upstream. This protests BP's strategy U-turn and refusal to allow a shareholder vote.
BP’s broken promises on climate action: BP invested less than 10% in low-carbon energy and cut emissions by only 2.5% in five years, signaling a lack of serious effort toward
COP29 saw fossil fuel lobbyists and some delegates undermine climate goals, with Saudi Arabia attempting to reverse previous agreements to transition away from fossil fuels.
Shell continues investing in fossil fuels, sparking criticism from activists and shareholders demanding a transition to clean energy despite record profits.
The International Energy Agency is at the center of a debate over its shift toward clean energy, drawing criticism from the oil industry and US Republicans.
Follow This founder Mark van Baal said the dismissal of Exxon's lawsuit is a victory for responsible investors safeguarding the long-term future of the global economy.
In a powerfull address, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged an end to the fossil fuel age, calling companies the “godfathers of climate chaos."
Some of the UK’s largest asset managers, including Legal & General Investment Management, voted against a resolution asking Shell to align with the Paris agreement.
California’s largest pension fund, CalPERS, will vote against ExxonMobil's entire board, citing concerns over the company’s lawsuit against climate investors.
In an epic legal clash, ExxonMobil sued two climate-focused shareholder groups, igniting a debate over shareholder rights and corporate accountability that has prompted a revolt.
Despite Follow This withdrawing its climate proposal, a judge's ruling on Wednesday allows Exxon to continue its lawsuit against Arjuna Capital, keeping shareholder democracy at risk.
At the Financial Times Climate Capital Live summit, Follow This founder Mark van Baal asserts that shareholder resolutions are a key tool to force oil majors to reduce emissions.
Shell's decision to weaken its 2030 and scrap its 2035 climate commitments signals a gamble that could undermine the Paris Agreement, says Follow This.
ExxonMobil's lawsuit against climate activists, challenging shareholder proposals, has sparked global concern over investor rights and corporate governance.
A group of religious investors urged ExxonMobil to drop its lawsuit against climate activists, calling it a threat to shareholder rights and the company's reputation.
In a move with a potential chilling effect on shareholder activism, ExxonMobil has sued the climate group Follow This. As a result, the group has withdrawn its climate resolution.
ExxonMobil’s unprecedented legal action prompted Follow This to withdraw its climate resolution, fearing the oil giant's lawsuit could set a dangerous precedent.
According to Follow This, responsible shareholders will not let a conservative investor slow down the energy transition. "Votes, not letters, change companies."
ExxonMobil has sued activist investors Follow This and Arjuna Capital, to prevent a shareholder proposal on accelerating emissions cuts from being put to a vote.
ExxonMobil is suing Follow This to block a shareholder vote on accelerating climate change commitments. The oil giant’s move bypasses the usual regulatory process and is being closely watched globally.
ExxonMobil is suing activist investors Follow This and Arjuna Capital to prevent a shareholder climate resolution from reaching a vote, marking an escalation in corporate-activist battles.
A coalition of 27 investors is backing a resolution by climate activist group Follow This for Shell to align emissions targets with the Paris Agreement.
A record 27 global investors, led by Follow This, have co-filed a shareholder resolution urging Shell to align its climate targets with the Paris Agreement.
Asset managers Amundi, UBS, and Allianz supported a Follow This resolution for fossil fuel giants to align their 2030 emissions targets with the Paris Agreement.
Climate activists from Follow This believe Big Finance, not Big Oil, is the problem after asset managers rejected most climate-focused shareholder resolutions this year.
Writing in The Financial Times, Follow This founder Mark van Baal argues that shareholders hold the key to forcing Big Oil to change its failing business model.
Despite a global push for emissions cuts, TotalEnergies plans to grow its gas business, forecasting minimal reductions by 2030, according to its climate strategy update.
According to Follow This, 2022 was the year "the empire struck back" as oil majors and high oil prices convinced some investors to prioritize energy security over climate.
While Shell opposed the proposal, Follow This said the 20% vote was a significant shareholder rebellion, highlighting the need for business model changes.
Amid windfall profits, investors at three major oil and gas companies rejected proposals for stronger climate targets, but Follow This vowed to continue their fight.
Climate votes are set to increase as activist investors, led by the Dutch group Follow This, urge shareholders to push energy majors to align with the Paris Agreement.
May 2021 marked a turning point in the climate fight, as activist shareholders and legal action began to force Big Oil to take the Paris Agreement seriously.
Dutch climate group Follow This led a shareholder rebellion, compelling Chevron to adopt tougher emissions targets, a “paradigm shift” for fighting climate change.
For decades, environmentalists have demonstrated outside oil and gas offices. Now, a new kind of climate activist, the shareholder, is fighting for change from within.
Following activist hedge fund Third Point's push to break up Royal Dutch Shell, the shareholder group Follow This is skeptical of the move's environmental benefits.
A Dutch court ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030. This landmark ruling puts pressure on a major corporate polluter to align its business
In a significant shift, nearly a third of Shell shareholders voted for a climate resolution from activist group Follow This, a sharp increase from last year.
BP's shareholders, led by the activist group Follow This, have sent a strong signal for more ambitious climate action despite their resolution failing to pass.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered two US oil giants to hold shareholder votes on new climate proposals, signalling a major shift for the regulator.
Mark van Baal of Follow This responded to Dutch NOS Eight O’Clock News, stating that Shell's new strategy and investment plans fall short of the Paris Agreement climate goals.
Appearing on CNN, Dutch shareholder activist Mark van Baal explains how his organization Follow This is uniting thousands of shareholders to force big oil companies to take climate action.
