How campaigns at SIX work

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Together we can change big companies

Big companies have an outsized impact when it comes to climate, nature and social issues. Changing these companies is the key to having a big impact on the world.

With SIX, you don’t need to feel powerless anymore. it only takes a handful of people to make companies change for the better.

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How we choose who to target

We have key areas where we want to help people make an impact with their investments and base our campaigns on these themes: climate change, environmental degradation, workers’ rights, and inequality.

SIX supports campaigns that we think are winnable: these tend to be campaigns run by dedicated people on the frontlines of the particular issue that target ASX-listed companies and have a clear ask.

How it works

What our shareholders do

Step 1

Buy shares in companies that can do better

SIX and our campaign partners (like Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), unions and ethical advisors) research and identify companies that could make a huge positive impact for people and planet by adopting changes to its business.

Join these campaigns by buy shares in the target company through the SIX app. Once you've joined the campaign, you will be automatically updated on any progress via email.

FAQs

How do I buy shares?
What is a shareholder?
How will my shares be treated?
Won't buying help the company?
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Step 2

SIX rallies the shareholders

Even a handful of shareholders coming together pushes company decision-makers (such as the sustainability and investor relations team) to start engaging with the campaign demands! As our numbers increase, we can take more action - like getting into the boardroom to meet with Executives.

‍When we reach 100 shareholders, we unlock the right to lodge a resolution - a formal item for discussion - at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

FAQs

What if we don't hit 100?
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Step 3

SIX writes a shareholder resolution

Now that we've unlocked our shareholder power, SIX’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) team collaborate with our campaign partners, NGOs and experts to ensure the proposals and demands in our resolution are well informed and also speak the language of big business. We also engage with big institutional investors (e.g. super funds and proxy holders). We want their support at the AGM, to have them vote for our resolution!

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Step 4

SIX engages with the company

Even a handful of shareholders coming together pushes company decision-makers (such as the sustainability and investor relations team) to start engaging with the campaign demands! As our numbers increase, we can take more action - like getting into the boardroom to meet with Executives.

‍When we reach 100 shareholders, we unlock the right to lodge a resolution - a formal item for discussion - at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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Step 5

SIX elevates issues at the Annual General Meeting

We attend the AGM and push the company for change in the bright spotlight of this important annual company event often held towards the end of the calendar year. AGMs are a key moment to hold the board accountable for their lack of action, in front of the media and other shareholders.

FAQs

Can I get involved in the AGM?
What's next for my shares?
How do I sell my shares?
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Step 6

We create change together

A vote will be held to determine if the resolution passes at the AGM. High shareholder support pushes the company to address the issue. In countries where shareholder activism is more common than Australia, a vote over 15% would be strong enough to prompt a company to start taking action.

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Testimonials

Join 500+ shareholder activists

"Super appreciate the service you guys offer, has made me feel a lot less guilty when investing - knowing my money isn't going to corps destroying the world!"

"Thank you for taking the initiative to introduce a resolution on behalf of G8 teachers and educators. We value the commitment SIX has made to ethical principles and influencing companies to balance valuing employees, making environmentally responsible decisions with profitability."

"We hope that talking directly to Coles and Woolies as shareholders about the destructive impact of fish farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour is an important way that investors like us can have positive environmental impact."

Join SIX's campaigns

Join a campaign in 3 easy steps

  1. Open an account
  2. Put money into your wallet
  3. Buy shares in the company
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