Article 3QRGN Shell investors revolt over pay and maintain pressure over climate change

Shell investors revolt over pay and maintain pressure over climate change

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Adam Vaughan
from Environment | The Guardian on (#3QRGN)

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.

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