The US, along with Russia, Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, voted against a UN resolution declaring climate change a legal responsibility, which passed with 141 votes in favor. US representative Tammy Brousseau criticized the resolution for preferential treatment and concerning political statements.
BP chair Albert Manifold excluded a shareholder resolution from Dutch investor group Follow This from Thursday's annual meeting, prompting significant shareholder rebellion. The resolution would have required BP to describe how it would protect shareholder value if oil and gas demand falls. BP received only 47% support for a climate reporting resolution and 18% voted against Manifold's re-election. Legal & General Investment Management cited the resolution exclusion as a reason for voting no. Shell took a different approach, allowing a similar resolution.
