Activist investor win at ExxonMobil should be wake-up call for companies
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Jaclyn Jaeger2021-06-14T20:22:00
The growing scope and influence surrounding environmental activist campaigns promises to spill well beyond 2021. Recent developments should inspire boards to reassess how their company’s environmental initiatives align with long-term shareholder value.
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