Shell investors revolt over pay and maintain pressure over climate change

Oil firm grilled over carbon emissions, but defeats motion calling for tougher targets

Shell investors have rebelled over the company's executive pay, as the Anglo-Dutch oil company came under pressure to take stronger action on climate change.

While chief executive Ben van Beurden's a8.9m (7.79m) pay package for 2017 was approved, more than a quarter of shareholders voted against the firm's remuneration report at its annual general meeting on Tuesday.