Glass Lewis, a prominent proxy advisory firm, has urged BP shareholders to vote against the company's chair, Albert Manifold, due to his decision to exclude a significant climate resolution from the upcoming annual general meeting scheduled for April 23. This resolution, proposed by the climate activist group Follow This, aimed to facilitate discussions on BP's long-term strategies in light of declining oil and gas demand. BP, one of the largest oil companies globally, is currently shifting its focus back to fossil fuels after facing criticism for its previous investments in renewable energy. Manifold, who took over the role just six months ago, previously led the building materials company CRH and has been tasked with steering BP towards its full potential. Glass Lewis expressed concerns that the exclusion of the climate proposal raises serious questions about BP's transparency and responsiveness to shareholder concerns. Additionally, another advisory firm, ISS, has also recommended that shareholders oppose BP’s requests to retire prior climate reporting proposals from 2015 and 2019, which BP claims are outdated due to new reporting standards. The situation underscores the growing tension between traditional energy companies and climate-conscious investors.