by Environmental Justice Australia | Feb 11, 2016 | Climate and Finance
Who are the ACCR? The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility promotes just and sustainable corporate activity by encouraging ethical investment and facilitating informed shareholder engagement and advocacy. Who are Environmental Justice Australia?...
by Environmental Justice Australia | May 31, 2015 | Climate and Finance, Democratic Rights
On 1 June we were in court for a hearing in our case against the Commonwealth Bank. This important test case is about the rights of shareholders to put ordinary resolutions to company AGMs. With the power and reach of corporations growing around the world, any extra...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Apr 15, 2015 | Climate and Finance
Our case against the Commonwealth Bank is now scheduled to be heard on 1 June. This case is important in the fight against climate change. If we win, it will make it easier for shareholders to hold the boards of Australian companies to account. Our case against the...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Nov 19, 2014 | Climate and Finance
On Wednesday last week, the Commonwealth Bank held their annual general meeting at which our client, the ACCR, put a special resolution to amend the CBA company constitution to require the bank to report on their financed emissions. On Wednesday last week, the...
by Environmental Justice Australia | Oct 14, 2014 | Climate and Finance, Democratic Rights
Taking on a powerful organisation like the Commonwealth Bank is not something to do lightly, but this case has the potential to provide a powerful tool for change in Australia. Taking on a powerful organisation like the Commonwealth Bank is not something to do...