Brynn O’Brien: The power of voting & shareholder resolutions to drive positive change

How can we influence big, public companies to think more long-term, and be better corporate citizens. Well, today I’m joined by Brynn O’Brien to answer just that question, she is Executive Director of the ACCR, the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility. The ACCR is a research and advocacy organisation that engages with companies on managing a whole range of issues; like climate, labour, human rights and governance. Brynn’s passion for these issues shines through in this episode, but so too does the technical rigour and the financial depth that she and her team harness to drive some big changes. With a legal background, Brynn gets to the heart of how corporate democracy works, or doesn’t work, and she rallies like-minded groups who are all driven by a shared goal; whether that be reducing climate risk, improving labor standards, or demanding greater transparency. It’s shareholder advocacy, founded on solid legal footings. You can find all the show-notes and links on my web site at www.johntreadgold.com And if you want to leave a review, itunes is the best place, or you can do it directly through the Apple podcast app. Enjoy!