July 9, 2024
Activism: “Campaign GM”
Jim McRitchie recently blogged about “Campaign GM” – a 1970 Ralph Nader-led shareholder proposal initiative and one of the earliest examples of shareholder ESG activism targeting a major corporation. The blog provides an overview of the campaign and discusses its long-term effects on governance at General Motors and its impact on the broader debate over corporate governance-related issues. It’s a really interesting introduction to a piece of corporate history that I knew very little about. Check it out if you get a chance.
– John Jenkins