Overview

Just Share is a South African non-profit organisation founded in 2017, which began operating independently in May 2018. It uses shareholder activism, research and responsible investment advocacy to advance environmental and social justice.

Its mission is to influence corporate behaviour, accelerate climate action and promote a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Mission and focus areas

Just Share focuses on climate change, economic inequality and corporate governance. Its priorities include emissions reduction, fossil fuel financing, fair remuneration, gender equality and corporate accountability.

It examines how listed companies and financial institutions manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. Its research supports responsible investment, climate-related financial analysis and shareholder stewardship, particularly within South African capital markets.

Structure and governance

Just Share operates as an independent, registered non-profit and public benefit organisation. Its activities are funded through donations from philanthropic foundations and individuals, rather than commercial investment services.

It is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Elspeth Webster, with Nicole Martens serving as Executive Director from February 2026. Its multidisciplinary team includes specialists in climate finance, social impact, corporate governance, research and communications.

The organisation engages with institutional investors, listed companies, regulators and civil society organisations to advance its objectives.

Programs and offerings

Just Share publishes research reports, investor briefings, corporate assessments, legal opinions and submissions on regulatory policy. Its publications examine corporate climate commitments, financial sector lending practices, inequality and governance standards.

Its shareholder activism programme includes attending annual general meetings, questioning company boards and filing shareholder resolutions. It also monitors corporate lobbying and sustainability disclosures to identify potential greenwashing and governance weaknesses.

Its publicly accessible resource hub includes responsible investment benchmarks, shareholder resolutions, annual general meeting guidance and research on corporate accountability.

For finance and sustainability practitioners, these resources support ESG due diligence, climate risk assessment, active ownership and evaluation of corporate sustainability commitments