Shareholder activism and how we can use our money to push for change

The working world has seen an increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives in recent years.

But what happens when companies are resistant to more ethical and sustainable practices? This is where shareholder activism comes in.

Shareholder activism is all about those who hold stocks in publicly-held companies influencing corporate behaviour by exercising their shareholder rights. Shareholder activism comes in many forms including seeking to change a company’s board members or publicly calling or a company to change. 

We delve into shareholder activism with Jenna Armitage, Chief Marketing Officer of TulipShare. Jenna tells us what exactly shareholder activism is, why it’s important for sustainability, and how it can bring about change.

Jenna is CMO of Tulipshare, an organisation on a mission to give a voice to the retail investor and encourage them to rethink their investment strategies. 

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