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A lesson in practical divestment
This case study describes the process used by the Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) to divest its $700,000 endowment fund from fossil fuels and other industries conflicting with its mission, utilizing a hybrid strategy of negative screening and shareholder activism.
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WHAT IS SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM
This guide from the Centre for Environmental Rights explains shareholder activism as a method for individuals to challenge corporate harm from within a company. It provides a step-by-step process for becoming an activist shareholder by purchasing a single share in a JSE-listed company, attending Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and using constitutional and legal frameworks to demand accountability for environmental and social issues.
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Document type: Guide