
Caught in the activists: oil majors’ shake-ups
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Transforming Energy: Shareholder Activism in Oil
This chapter explores the seismic shifts in the oil industry driven by shareholder activism, focusing on Exxon's recent shareholder meeting where dissident board members were elected. It also highlights a landmark legal ruling against Shell, pushing major oil companies to adopt more climate-conscious strategies amid growing investor pressure.
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