The company will probably see conflicting pressures at the meeting tomorrow as investors look to capitalise on record oil and gas profits while shareholder activists push for faster action on climate change issues.
Climate protesters are also expected to gather outside the venue at the Excel Centre in east
Investors will vote on pay packages for 2022, including that of outgoing chief executive
It will also be the first time that new boss Wael Sawan, who has worked at
Meanwhile, shareholder activist group Follow This has filed a resolution calling for
The resolution has been backed by proxy adviser PIRC, which has also called for shareholders to vote against reappointing the company's chair, Sir
However, proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis have recommended votes against the Follow This resolution.
The Follow This resolution is unlikely to receive enough votes to pass but will pile pressure on the board and the new chief executive.
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