ShareAction is a UK-based charity that focuses on promoting responsible investment practices. Founded in 2005, it evolved from a project led by People & Planet, which successfully encouraged the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to adopt a socially responsible investment policy[1][3]. ShareAction aims to improve corporate behavior on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues by engaging with investors, pension funds, asset managers, and policymakers[1][5]. ### Key Activities: - Campaigns: ShareAction conducts campaigns to address environmentally and socially damaging practices, promoting responsible investment through shareholder activism and public mobilization[1][4]. - Research and Policy: The organization publishes research reports and engages with policymakers to advocate for a more transparent and accountable investment system[1][5]. - AGM Activism: ShareAction trains individuals to participate in annual general meetings (AGMs) of publicly listed companies, raising questions on key ESG issues[1]. ### Funding and Governance: ShareAction is funded primarily through charitable grants and membership fees. It is governed by a diverse Board of Trustees and operates as a UK registered charity[5]. ### Vision: ShareAction's vision is for a financial system that serves both the planet and its people, driving change through high standards of responsible investment[3][5].