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ExxonMobil’s Legal Parry


16 mins listen February 23, 2024



ExxonMobil filed a legal complaint against two of its own shareholders, who were hoping to put a climate-related proposal to a vote at the company’s upcoming AGM. We discuss why it’s a decision that could have consequences for the wider shareholder community and the companies they invest in.

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Harlan Tufford

Vice President, MSCI Research

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