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Pressure On The World's Biggest Polluters Is Increasing. But Can It Force Change?

Jun 2, 2021

Nell Minow, Vice Chair of Value Edge Advisors and a shareholder in Exxon, dives into climate change's far-reaching impacts and the growing pressure on major polluters. She discusses ground-breaking legal actions against fossil fuel giants, highlighting a recent Dutch court ruling that could reshape corporate accountability. Minow emphasizes the power of small investors pushing for renewable practices and challenges the traditional corporate governance landscape, pointing to a possible shift in how companies respond to shareholder activism.

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Intro

4min

Unprecedented Climate Challenges and Shifts in the Fossil Fuel Industry

3min

Small Investors Challenge Big Oil: A Battle for Change

3min

Activist Investors Challenge Corporate Norms

2min

Shifting Dynamics in Corporate Governance and Investor Relations

2min

The Atlantic hurricane season began Tuesday and another "above average" number of storms is expected. And it's not just hurricanes — overall, scientists are predicting more extreme weather events amplified by climate change this summer.

While there's little to do in the short term to change this trajectory, recent actions by a Dutch court, the Biden administration and an activist hedge fund all suggest new pressure on large oil and gas companies could help in the long term. Pressure from these outside forces could signal a shift in how the companies operate.

Nell Minow, an Exxon shareholder, explains the direction she wants to see the company move in.

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