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ShareAction LinkedIn highlights corporate accountability and climate action; organization pushes for real estate decarbonization, healthier food sales reporting, and improved wage transparency at AGMs in May-June 2025

Jun 5, 2025 ShareAction (via LinkedIn) 3 min read

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June 5, 2025 (ShareAction (via LinkedIn)) –

ShareAction, a prominent advocate for responsible investment and corporate accountability, posted 7 LinkedIn updates from May 29 to June 5, 2025. The organization's posts covered a range of topics, including climate change, public health, corporate governance, and social equality. Let's explore the key areas of focus for ShareAction during this period.

Climate Change and Sustainable Buildings

ShareAction highlighted the critical role of buildings in driving climate change, responsible for a third of global energy-related emissions. The organization emphasized the significant influence real estate investors have in accelerating the decarbonization of the built environment. ShareAction is preparing to release a new report assessing major investment managers on their approach to building emissions and social impacts, urging responsible investors to take the lead in this crucial area.

Additionally, ShareAction promoted the upcoming Climate Innovation Forum, a key event during London Climate Action Week. This forum aims to bring together business leaders, policymakers, investors, and civil society representatives to accelerate climate action efforts.

Real estate investors' role in decarbonization
Climate Innovation Forum promotion and invitation

Corporate Accountability and AGM Activism

ShareAction has been actively using the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) season to push for corporate action on public health issues. The organization focused on two critical areas: healthy food sales and air pollution. They engaged with major food and drink companies like Nestlé and General Mills to improve transparency about product healthiness. In the logistics and construction sector, ShareAction called on giants such as Amazon, DHL, and UPS to disclose their management of air pollution risks.

The organization's efforts extended to pushing for better wages in the retail sector. A shareholder resolution at Next, co-filed by ShareAction, received significant support, with 27% of shareholders voting in favor of reporting on low wages. Similar resolutions have been filed at Marks and Spencer and JD Sports Fashion, demonstrating ShareAction's commitment to improving working conditions and transparency in the retail industry.

AGM activism for public health issues
Retail sector wage transparency campaign

Public Health and Nutrition Reporting

ShareAction celebrated a significant victory in their campaign for healthier food sales reporting. Tesco, the UK supermarket chain, is now urging the UK government to introduce mandatory reporting across the food industry to address the obesity crisis. This development comes less than five years after a ShareAction-led shareholder proposal pushed Tesco to set targets on healthier food sales. The organization emphasizes the importance of standardized health disclosure for investors, policymakers, and public health, calling for all food retailers to adopt transparent nutrition reporting.

Tesco's push for mandatory health reporting

Social Equality and Workplace Inclusivity

ShareAction is actively supporting efforts to improve workplace equality through mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting. The organization has created a template for individuals to respond to a government consultation on this issue, emphasizing that such reporting should be seen as a fundamental component of inclusive workplace culture rather than merely a compliance exercise. ShareAction is encouraging public participation to shape an Equality Bill that is fit for purpose.

Campaign for ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting

Leadership and Influence

ShareAction highlighted the work of their CEO, Catherine Howarth OBE, through her appearance on The Impact Equation podcast. The post celebrates Howarth's pioneering efforts in social justice and corporate accountability, including her role in launching the Living Wage Campaign. This spotlight on leadership underscores ShareAction's influence and the personal stories driving their mission.

CEO Catherine Howarth featured on podcast

In conclusion, ShareAction's LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates their multifaceted approach to driving corporate responsibility and sustainable practices. From climate change and public health to social equality and corporate governance, ShareAction continues to push for meaningful change across various sectors, leveraging shareholder activism, public campaigns, and policy advocacy to create a more sustainable and equitable business environment.

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