The significance of say-on-climate resolutions - Part 3: An Asia Pacific overview
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region, hosting the world's largest population and two of the top carbon-dioxide-producing economies (China and India), faces the greatest challenge in addressing the impact of climate change. Against this backdrop, there has been an increase in the number of countries in the region that have committed to aligning with the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The implementation of these NDCs requires remarkable efforts from both regional corporates and local multinational corporations.
To better monitor corporate progress towards climate change adaption and mitigation, how have the institutional shareholders been exercising their shareholder rights? What were the say-on-climate votes presented at annual general meetings (AGMs) in the APAC region in 2021?
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