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It uses a scoring system to measure the accuracy of their public statements, their governance policies to prevent disinformation, and their responses to shareholder resolutions. The findings indicate a wide disparity in corporate behavior, with some companies like Shell and BP acknowledging the need for emissions reductions, while others like ExxonMobil and Chevron are flagged for misrepresenting science or actively blocking shareholder efforts to address climate risks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ucs-000385#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Royal Dutch Shell and BP are among the few companies evaluated that acknowledge the necessity of reducing emissions to limit global temperature rise. 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The analysis found that all eight companies maintain memberships in trade associations that spread climate disinformation and none have developed a company-wide plan to align their business models with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. 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