Equinor ASA | Execute Energy Plan for a green transition and familiarise itself with the health impacts of climate change at Equinor ASA

Status
Filed
AGM date
Previous AGM date
Proposal number
14
Resolution details
Company ticker
EQNR (previously Statoil)
Lead filer
Individual
Resolution ask
Other ask
ESG theme
  • Environment
ESG sub-theme
  • Climate change
Filer type
Shareholder
Company sector
Energy
Company HQ country
Norway
Resolved clause
1. Equinor's general meeting asks the company to bolster and execute its Energy Plan for a Green Transition and bring it in line with the advice from, e.g., the Norwegian Government's Climate Plan, the Paris Agreement, UN, IEA, WHO, for 2021–2030, the World Medical Association and various climate summits. 2. Equinor's general meeting asks the company to familiarise itself with the health impacts of climate change in order to conduct its O&G activities with the least possible harm to the climate, while O&G is phased out.
Supporting statement
Global: The countries that have contributed the least to climate change are now being hit the hardest; e.g., by land areas flooding or droughts leading to food shortages. Europe: About 50,000 people have perished due to temperature increases alone, particularly in large cities. Norway: Climate change is now posing a risk to life and health here as well. Just a few examples Heat stress: Increased temperatures are particularly problematic for seniors and people with chronic illnesses. Extreme weather: More frequent floods and landslides are causing damage. Allergies: Longer pollen seasons and new plant species can aggravate symptoms for people with allergies. Tick and insect-borne illnesses: Milder winters lead to the spread of ticks and other insects to new areas and increase the risk of illnesses. Conclusion Accelerating climate change affecting public health is already a problem in Norway, and the situation is far worse in the rest of Europe. The southern hemisphere is affected the most. Equinor is a large, important company with the ability to curb this development. Equinor needs to strike a good balance between O&G and renewable energy. If not, future generations will judge the company harshly. At that point, the company's reputation and legacy will be that the management prioritised short-term financial gains over life on Earth. "There is no Planet B!" Kind regards, Gro Nylander MD, Dr. PhD Member of the Norwegian Medical Association Member of The World Medical Association for planetary health Member of Concerned Scientists Norway Appointed Commander of The Royal Sct. Olav’s Order; due to her worldwide efforts for public health

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