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Paul Verney

Paul joined RI’s editorial team in 2017 and has developed a particular interest in shareholder engagement and ESG voting. His journalistic beat also includes developments in the banking sector around sustainability. Paul holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy from King’s College London.
Climate Action 100+ lead investors vote differently on Shell climate targets
Encouraging signs from Blackrock? Investment behemoth opposes Exxon directors over climate risk and backs climate lobbying proposal at Chevron in one day
IIGCC says physical impacts of climate change are being overlooked and warns of legal risk
Half of shareholders back Paris-aligned lending proposal at JP Morgan but bid to axe oilman from the board fails
Investor support for Paris-aligned proposal at Equinor doubles from last year; State Treasurers back bid to oust oilman from JP Morgan
London-based asset manager calls for CapEx commitments from European oil majors
empty chairs in a boardroom
Governance issues like chair independence and director overboarding highlighted by pandemic
Shell and Eni lead the way amid concern over focus on carbon intensity over absolute emissions reductions
Climate activist’s proposal could “distract” management says faith-based investor and lead CA100+ engager
ISS sends mixed messages on Scope 3 votes while BlackRock fires warning shots at Fortum over coal
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