Business · Companies · 2 hrs ago
Climate votes fall to 17 European companies as shareholder support dips
Seventeen European listed companies held advisory votes on climate plans at shareholder meetings this year, compared with 22 the year before.
The votes covered nine European markets, including Spain, with most taking place in France and the United Kingdom.
These non-binding votes let shareholders express support for companies’ climate strategies.
Average backing slipped to 94.6%, down from 95.3% last year and the first decline since 2022.
At Spanish airport operator Aena, 87.73% voted in favour of its updated climate action plan, below the 92.53% support it received last year.
Ferrovial’s climate strategy received 95.06% support, slightly lower than last year but above the average for the 17 companies.
The figures show that climate plans remain on meeting agendas, while shareholder support has eased.
Seventeen listed companies in Europe put climate-related advisory resolutions to shareholders this year, down from 22 the previous year.
Average shareholder support fell to 94.6%, from 95.3% in 2025.
The data covers nine major European markets, including Spain, and was compiled by proxy solicitor Georgeson.
France had eight companies with climate votes, while the UK had seven.
Spain’s Aena received 87.73% support for its climate action plan update, while Ferrovial received 95.06% for its climate strategy report.
- Who
- Seventeen listed European companies, including Aena and Ferrovial, put climate-related resolutions to shareholders.
- What
- The companies held advisory votes on climate plans or strategies. Average support fell to 94.6%.
- When
- At general meetings held this year; the article was published on 25 October 2026.
- Where
- Nine major European markets, including Spain. France and the UK had the most votes.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Average support for climate initiatives was 91%.
Average support was 91%.
Average support rose to 92.6%.
Average support rose to 95.3%, and 22 companies presented climate resolutions.
Seventeen companies presented climate resolutions, with average support at 94.6%.
- Companies
- 17 this year, compared with 22 the previous year
- Markets
- 9 major European markets
- Average support
- 94.6% this year; 95.3% in 2025
- France
- 8 companies with climate votes
- United Kingdom
- 7 companies with climate votes
- Aena vote
- 87.73% in favour; 5.93% against