Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends vote against BP chair over blocked climate resolution

LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended that BP BP.L shareholders vote against Chair Albert Manifold, who took up the post in October, citing BP's decision to exclude a climate-related resolution from its upcoming annual meeting.

Glass Lewis made its recommendation based on BP's decision to exclude a resolution tabled by climate activist shareholder group Follow This from its April 23 annual meeting, according to a note seen by Reuters.

"The decision further raises questions about transparency, shareholder communication, and responsiveness to shareholder concerns," Glass Lewis said in a note.