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šŸ’ø Independent charity and expert on responsible investment šŸ’š Working to create a world where the financial system serves people and planet
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We know that global food supply chains will be increasingly at risk as the effects of climate change deepen over coming year. Weā€™re looking forward to working in partnership with @insidetrackorg.bsky.social to raise critical questions at AGMs of major players in our food system this year.

'Heat and water destroy capital. Flooded homes lose value. Overheated cities become uninhabitable. Entire asset classes are degrading in real time.' Key figures in the finance sector are recognising the importance of a green transition šŸ‘‡

Banks continue to fund oil & gas expansion, instead of investing in green solutions Our campaign manager, Billie Salkeld, breaks down the issue of green finance & previews our plans for holding banks accountablešŸ”Š Want to get involved? Sign upā¬‡ shareaction.org/take-action/... youtu.be/j7DitEaSjRY

šŸ’” How can we push for a financial system that truly serves people & the planet? At the 5th ERIN conference in Brussels, 80+ civil society leaders, policy experts & campaigners came together to strategise, collaborate & take joint action. Hereā€™s our main takeawaysšŸ‘‡ shareaction.org/news/key-tak...

Whilst any improvement to the existing legal minimums are welcome, the new National Living Wage still does not match that of a real Living Wage that reflects the *true* cost of living. Want to join the campaign? You can do so herešŸ‘‰ action.shareaction.org/page/154073/...

On the same day we announce our shareholder resolution at the company, asking them to be transparent about why they can't pay a real Living Wage, UK retailer Next have reported record profits, hitting Ā£1 billion for the first time šŸ˜µā€šŸ’« www.reuters.com/business/ret...

Next, Marks and Spencer & JD sports are failing to provide their full workforce with a real Living Wage. So weā€™ve filed shareholder resolutions at all three, asking them for more transparency around this & how theyā€™re protecting their low-paid workers. shareaction.org/living-wage-...

Continuing to bet on unhealthy diets is leaving investors exposed to risks. This AGM season, investors in our health-focused coalition will be engaging with food and beverage companies to urge them to shift their sales to healthier products. shareaction.org/investor-ini...

Food and drink companies' reliance on unhealthy food sales is driving poor diets. This AGM season weā€™re supporting investors to challenge these companies. to be transparent on the healthiness of their sales Hear more from our Senior Research Officer, Georgieā¬‡ļøšŸ”Š www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQMY...

šŸšØSarasin, an investment management firm, has sold its shares in oil and gas major Equinor in a powerful example of sustained engagement & escalation with ultimate consequences. You can read the letter to Equinor here: sarasinandpartners.com/wp-content/u...

What an amazing wrap-up of the ERIN conference! šŸŽ‰ 80+ participants from 9 countries came together for +10 powerful workshops and invaluable discussions as we push for stronger, more unified action on sustainable finance. Thank you to everyone who participated! Let's keep the momentum going! šŸ’Ŗ

Today at our ERIN conference, weā€™re tackling key issuesā€”from pushing back against deregulation to improving access to financial data and rethinking finance partnerships. Looking forward to discussions with @bothends.bsky.social @fairfinanceint.bsky.social , @wikirate.bsky.social & more!

At the end of day 1 of the ERIN conference, we're exploring how a united civil society voice can drive change With @fnlab.bsky.social & Climate-KIC, we discussed the power of shared narratives to strengthen our campaigns in the face of shifting politics Together, we can shape a stronger movementšŸ’Ŗ

šŸš€ Today at the ERIN conference with @joostmulder.bsky.social we tackled the #Omnibus packageā€”breaking down the proposal & mapping the way forward. With key sustainability laws like #CSRD, #CSDDD, and the EU #Taxonomy under threat, itā€™s crucial to join forces and push back against #deregulationšŸ¤

šŸš€ Weā€™re live from the 2025 ERIN Conference in Brussels! @catherine-sa.bsky.social just opened the stage for two days of strategy and action. From narratives to policy shifts, shareholder rights, and deregulationā€”weā€™re ready to dive into the big challenges and opportunities of 2025 and beyond! šŸ’Ŗ

Last chance to join, 6pm tonight: learn how you can use your voice at bank AGMs with the brilliant @shareaction.bsky.social. Sign up here: justmoney.org.uk/event/sharea...

Despite being presented as a solution to boost #EU competitiveness & support the šŸŸ¢ transition, the Savings and Investments Union may worsen #climatechange, threaten financial #stability, & deepen #inequalities Read our response to the @ec.europa.eu consultationā¬ shareaction.org/policies/sha...

The out of home sector is a driver of poor diets across the world šŸ”šŸ„¤šŸ• Investors must acknowledge the material risks that poor health has on their portfolios. Read our latest briefing for the rationale & tools to drive real change at these companies. shareaction.org/reports/putt...

šŸšØThe EU Commissionā€™s #Omnibus proposal threatens corporate accountability & key sustainability laws. ShareAction joins 360+ organisations to say: NO to #deregulation that weakens human rights & environmental protections. Read more: shareaction.org/policies/joi...

Industrial gas production causes significant environmental damage. Weā€™re supporting our Chemical Decarbonisation Investor Coalition to engage with industrial gas companies to align with net zero goals. Read more in our latest blogā¬‡ļø shareaction.org/news/why-res...

If you've ever wanted to find out more about our AGM activism work - now's your chance! At these sessions, weā€™ll: šŸ’Ŗ equip you with the skill & confidence to attend AGMs šŸ’” talk through our other campaigns for the year ahead Sign up šŸ‘‡ 25 March: pulse.ly/mwn8uy6xiv 26 March: pulse.ly/44ihoh7bxv

#M&S is investing Ā£95m in increasing pay for over 50,000 of its retail employees but this doesnā€™t cover third party contracted staff such as security guards & cleaners. All staff in the retail sector deserve a #realLivingWage www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/03...

We're incredibly sad that our friends at @makemymoneymatter.bsky.social are closing down. Their campaigns have been a powerful force in changing the financial system for the better. At ShareAction, we'll continue the fight to make our money matteršŸ’š

Weā€™re delighted to share with you our new film which explains how the world of finance is powered by all of us It can be a complex system but weā€™re working hard, with your support, to transform finance and ensure it serves our planet and its people. Watch the filmā¬‡ļø www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgov...

Support for pro-ESG shareholder proposals hit a record low last year, according to a report compiled by @shareaction.bsky.social which said only four of 279 proposals it tracked had been approved. zurl.co/Ufrlf

šŸ“¢ Just a few weeks until the 2025 ERIN Conference in Brussels! šŸŒ šŸ”¹ Key sessions on winning narratives, EU legislation, shareholder rights & more šŸ”¹ Expert speakers from top organisations šŸ”¹ Plenty of networking opportunities šŸŽŸļøšŸ‘‰ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pushing-fo...

Today, @ec.europa.eu unveiled its #Omnibus proposal, rolling back on #sustainability laws Instead of making businesses responsible for their impact on people & planet, it weakens protections and undermines the EUā€™s climate & social goals Our reactionā¤µ shareaction.org/news/a-dark-...

We are serious about protecting long-term financial stability by making the #insurance sector more resilient to sustainability-related risksšŸŒæ Read our answer to the EIOPA consultation on sustainability risk plans hereā¬‡ shareaction.org/policies/sha...

šŸ“¢NGOs & trade unions stand united: #NoToOmnibus. This isnā€™t about cutting red tape, itā€™s reckless deregulation that weakens sustainability laws, putting corporate interests ahead of people & the planet. The EU must protect hard-won social & environmental progress. @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

šŸ“¢šŸ“¢šŸ“¢ Come join Wikirate at @shareaction.bsky.social's ERIN conference hosted in Brussels on 18-19 March. šŸŒŸ Our very own Laureen van Breen is co-hosting a session with @influencemap.bsky.social on #OpenData: where to find it & how to use it. šŸŒŸ #OpenData #ESG #CorporateAccountability

Barclays & HSBC have published their annual reports, with Barclays intending to publish a climate transition plan & HSBC now reviewing its decarbonisation targets & policies. ShareAction & responsible investors will be watching to ensure the banks continue advancing their climate ambitions šŸ‘€

ShareAction's latest "Voting Matters" report is depressing reading. If you're someone who has investments and cares about how sustainable or ethical they are this report makes clear that you need to think not just about what you are invested in, but who is managing the investments on your behalf.

The worldā€™s largest asset managers are failing to protect human rights, nature and climate Just 4 out of 279 (1.4%) of the key shareholder proposals we analysed received majority support ā€“ a worrying new low Read 'Voting Matters' 2024 hereā¬‡ shareaction.org/reports/voti...

Our UK Policy Team hosted a pensions reform event last Wednesday. The event ā€œFiduciary Duty: Securing the legal change we needā€ was the first time we took our proposed wording for legislative change out into the world. We want to thank everyone who took part in the event.

We spoke to cleaner, @citizensuk.org & @iwgbunion.bsky.social union volunteer, & mother Doris Chuaca about her experience being paid the real #LivingWage Companies & their investors should be pushing for fair pay & stable hours for all their workers Full interview > shareaction.org/news/being-p...

How did the worldā€™s largest asset managers vote on key proposals to help protect human rights, nature and climate? Our annual analysis into asset managers' voting behaviour, ā€˜Voting Mattersā€™ releases on 18 February ā€“ stay tuned to see how these companies performed.

What better way to introduce ourselves than with our 2024 impact report? It spotlights our 20th year of relentless efforts to transform the financial system into a force for good. Thereā€™s too much good stuff to fit into one post, but weā€™ve tried to sum it up here šŸ‘‰ shareaction.org/news/buildin...

Hi Bluesky! We're ShareAction. šŸ‘‹ Weā€™re an independent charity campaigning for a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people, and responsible investment is the norm.ā€Æ šŸŒŽ šŸ§‘ā€šŸ¤ā€šŸ§‘