Investor Climate Action and Workplace Activism Insights
SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM MOST LIKELY AROUND
ENVIRONMENT AND BOARD STRUCTURE
Percent of U.S. investors who are likely to engage in shareholder activism in regards to
the following issues
% investors who are
already engaged
14
Board structure
Eco-efficiency of company's operations.
Environmental/social impact of supply chain
81
79
17
77
16
Greenhouse gas emissions
75
16
Climate risk
74
19
Executive compensation
74
21
Diversity and inclusion
71
22
22
Company culture
70
25
1 in 4 already
Employee welfare
engaged around
company culture
2021 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Institutional Investors Q8_1. How likely, if at all, are you to engage in shareholder activism with regards to the following issues? Showing 'I
have already engaged in activism around this issue' and Likely to engage; Somewhat/Very likely to engage. Base: United States n=100
68
22
Edelman
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