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Shareholders Urged to Reject BP Chair Over Climate Resolution

4/8/2026

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Shareholders are urged to vote against Albert Manifold, BP chair, after he excluded a climate resolution from the upcoming annual meeting.
Glass Lewis criticized the move, citing concerns about transparency and shareholder communication in BP's climate governance.
The climate-resolution proposed by Follow This would discuss BP's long-term strategy amid declining oil demand.
CEO Meg O'Neill acknowledged complexities facing BP, citing geopolitical tensions and shifting energy demands as challenges.

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Shareholders are urged to vote against Albert Manifold, BP chair, after he excluded a climate resolution from the upcoming annual meeting.
Glass Lewis criticized the move, citing concerns about transparency and shareholder communication in BP's climate governance.
The climate-resolution proposed by Follow This would discuss BP's long-term strategy amid declining oil demand.
CEO Meg O'Neill acknowledged complexities facing BP, citing geopolitical tensions and shifting energy demands as challenges.