What is shareholder activism and how should businesses respond?

Aug 18, 2017

Since shareholders could vote, activism has existed. But the tactic is becoming more sophisticated

Dominik Breitinger

Project Lead, Climate Governance and Finance, Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum

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