Investor power for a fairer South Africa
We use research, engagement, advocacy and activism to drive urgent action to combat climate change and reduce inequality.
Our work focuses on three key ESG issues:
23 May 2022
Exxaro Resources Limited’s (Exxaro’s) annual company reports emphasise its support for the goals of the Paris Agreement and acknowledge climate risk and coal’s contribution to global emissions. Exxaro recognises the need to transform its coal and heavy minerals mining business into one that supports the low-carbon... continued
19 May 2022
Thungela Resources Limited’s (Thungela’s) first suite of annual reports contains a multitude of misleading claims relating to climate science, energy security and poverty alleviation, the viability and affordability of so-called “clean coal” and carbon capture and storage, and the company’s impacts on people and the environment.
Thungela has no... continued
17 May 2022
This Just Share article was written for & distributed by Anchor Stockbrokers.
There is a popular meme in the world of environmental, social and governance (ESG) professionals, depicting four examples of “the fastest things on earth”, ranked in order of increasing speed: a cheetah, an aeroplane, the speed of light, and “people... continued
12 May 2022
This article was first published in the Financial Mail on 12 May 2022.
On May 5, two keynote speeches at opposite ends of the country presented two not only different, but completely incompatible visions for the just transition to a low-carbon future. Both visions are supported by the government. This consistently inconsistent messaging from within the Cabinet is a key reason for... continued
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25 May 2022
South Africa: Anglo American coal spinoff Thungela faces emissions criticism ahead of AGM
The Africa Report
24 May 2022
Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order
MINING.COM
24 May 2022
Anglo spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order
Engineering News
24 May 2022
Shareholder activists call for answers at Thungela AGM
Moneyweb
24 May 2022
Responsible investment means making investment decisions with a focus not simply on short-term financial gain, but on long-term value creation. It involves an investment approach that integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into financial analysis and decision-making: i.e., it is premised on the belief that the concept of “value” in the investment system must extend beyond financial returns, to encompass the impacts of a company’s operations on the environment within which it operates and the people who work for it and who are affected by it.
Shareholder activism refers to the ways in which shareholders in a company can exercise their rights as partial owners of that company to influence management to behave in a particular way. The steps taken can range from engaging with management in private, to the use of shareholder resolutions and litigation to force changes in company behaviour.