BP PLC AGM Clash Deepens as Glass Lewis Urges Vote Against Chair Over Climate Resolution
The battle among BP PLC shareholders heated up after Glass Lewis, the influential proxy adviser, recommended voting against Chair Albert Manifold’s re-election. The group cited the board’s move to keep a climate resolution off the agenda for the April 23 annual general meeting. With this call, the stakes rise for BP as investors prepare for a vote likely to scrutinize both governance and the company’s position on climate disclosure. Timing is key. The call lands just a week after Meg O’Neill stepped in on April 1, while BP, led by Manifold, pushes forward with its pivot toward oil and gas. All eyes on April 23—investors will get their first real chance to weigh in on the new direction.