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Cisco Institutes Say-on-Pay After Dialogue With CBIS
Cisco has announced that it will institute a shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation in 2010, crediting CBIS for our "thoughtful dialogue" with the company. To read the Cisco press release, click here.
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Final Results: Stop Human Trafficking at the World Cup
In April, 2010, many of you joined CBIS and signed a letter that was sent to major hotel chains operating in South Africa to learn about actions being taken to combat human trafficking in advance of The World Cup. Thanks to your support, we now have information from all the hotels we contacted. Click here to view CBIS’ full report, including key findings and hotel responses.
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Second Quarter Issue of Principles Available
The new issue of Principles, CBIS' quarterly newsletter, is now
available online. Highlights of this issue include an update on CBIS' policies on embryonic stem cell research, market commentary from CBIS' CIO Frank Haines, information on alternative investing, and updates on CBIS' SRI initiatives. To read this issue or download a printable version, click here.
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Active Ownership Update - June 2010
Download a consolidated update on CBIS' Active Ownership initiatives with corporations around the globe here.
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JUNE 10, 2010 UPDATE: Stop Human Trafficking at the World Cup
After collecting more than 300 signatures from around the globe, CBIS' letter to hotel chains regarding preventing human trafficking at the World Cup has had an impact. Read the responses from hotel chains and learn about next steps here.
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Uncharted Waters: Commentary from CIO Frank Haines
With the European debt crisis roiling the markets, CBIS’ CIO Frank Haines offers his perspective on the situation and its likely impact on the global economy and inflation. To read the commentary, please click here.
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CBIS Resolution at Goldman Sachs Receives 19% Support; Julie Tanner Featured on CNBC and NPR
CBIS' resolution on the separation of Chair and CEO at Goldman Sachs received a vote of 19% at the company's Annual Meeting. Julie Tanner, Assistant Director of SRI, was featured on CNBC and NPR discussing the issue. Read more and view her appearances here.
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CBIS Issues Call to Action to Hotel CEOs to Help Combat Human Trafficking Surrounding World Cup Events
CBIS has issued a call to action for hotel chains in South Africa to help combat human trafficking at The World Cup. More than 300 faith-based investors and other institutions have given their support to the letter. Read the press release here and see the CBIS letter here.
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First Quarter Issue of Principles Available
The new issue of Principles, CBIS' quarterly newsletter, is now available online. Highlights of this issue include an overview of SRI initiatives for 2010, an analysis of the Greek debt crisis and its implications from CIO Frank Haines, and an update on our work against human trafficking. To view or download a printable version, please click here.
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Take Action on Human Trafficking
CBIS is enlisting your help to combat human trafficking. Join CBIS and encourage hotels to take action to fight commercial sexual exploitation of children. To learn how you can help, click here to visit CBIS' new SRI Action Center.
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CBIS Makes Changes to RCT Flex Cash Fund
Since our founding, CBIS and the RCT Trustees have been dedicated to providing Catholic institutions with cash management solutions designed specifically for their needs. In order to ensure that we are able to continue to provide these services, CBIS is instituting some changes to the fee structure of the RCT Flex Cash Fund. For more information, click here.
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Fourth Quarter Issue of Principles Now Available
The new issue of Principles, CBIS' quarterly newsletter, is now
available. This issue features a look back at the economic crisis from CIO Frank Haines, highlights from CBIS' Active Ownership initiatives in 2009, and an examination of Caritas in Veritate from Br. Louis DeThomasis, President of CBIS Global. To download or
view the latest issue, click here.
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Executive Compensation Podcast with Julie Tanner
Julie Tanner, Assistant Director of Socially Responsible Investing, recently recorded a podcast with CompensationStandards.com, an online resource dedicated to executive compensation. In the interview, Julie discusses CBIS' recent success with Cisco as well as our other SRI initiatives. To listen to or download the interview, click here (NOTE: By clicking this link, you will be directed to an external site).
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CBIS "Say on Pay" Resolution at Cisco Wins Majority Vote
Fifty-one percent of Cisco shareholders approved CBIS' resolution on executive pay at the Cisco annual meeting. Read the press release here.
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SRI News
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Investors Lead Way on Climate Change As Senate Fails to Act
7/27/2010 - The US Senate abandons effort to pass meaningful legislation in a year when climate change-related shareowner resolutions attract widespread support.
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Investors Address Human Rights in Electronics Supply Chains
7/26/2010 - In the aftermath of suicides at the Foxconn manufacturing plant in China, an investor coalition asks for improved conditions for workers.
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Will 2011 Be a Watershed Year for Corporate Governance?
7/23/2010 - SocialFunds.com talks with James McRitchie of Corpgov.net about corporate governance and the 2010 proxy season. Third of a three-part series.
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UN Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative Join to Promote Corporate Sustainability
7/8/2010 - The Global Compact will adopt the GRI's Sustainability Reporting Guidelines as its recommended reporting framework, while the GRI will integrate the Global Compact's Ten Principles into its Guidelines.
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Telepresence Reduces Emissions While Providing Financial Benefits
6/17/2010 - A study by the Carbon Disclosure Project finds that travel substitution through video communications technology could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2020, while saving $19 billion.
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Sustainability Investors Make Their Voices Heard on Financial Reform Legislation
6/16/2010 - As a Congressional conference committee determines the final version of legislation, the Social Investment Forum and government pension funds speak out on corporate governance and other issues.
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Attention to Corporate Governance Can Improve Investment Returns
6/10/2010 - A new study by The Corporate Library constructs a hypothetical portfolio based on its corporate governance rankings, which significantly outperforms a Russell 1000 benchmark.
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Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change Publishes Third Annual Investor Statement on Climate Change
6/9/2010 - The European-based forum for collaboration on climate change reports increased attention to climate change by investors, but find that few integrate climate change into Investment Manager Agreements.
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Foxconn Suicides Lead to Scrutiny of Supply Chain Management
6/3/2010 - Contract manufacturer for such electronics companies as Apple and HP faces questions about its labor practices in the aftermath of suicides by workers.
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UK-Based Financial Reporting Council Recommends End to Staggered Corporate Boards
6/1/2010 - The organization%146s updated UK Corporate Governance Code asserts that board accountability would be improved by annual elections of directors.
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Investors Ask Hotel Chains to Help Combat Sex Tourism During 2010 World Cup in South Africa
5/14/2010 - A letter from Christian Brothers Investment Services to hotels, asking them to help prevent the sexual exploitation of children and other human trafficking crimes, gains 300 signatories and the support of the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.
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Environmental Resolutions Continue to Gain Strong Shareowner Support
5/11/2010 - Resolutions requesting better disclosure of hydraulic fracturing win substantial support at two oil and gas companies.
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Goldman Sachs Annual Meeting a Success for Shareowner Advocacy
5/10/2010 - Several resolutions introduced by members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility win significant shareowner support, and a resolution on say-on-pay is withdrawn.
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Despite More Widespread Adoption of Investment Policies, Banks Have Yet to Transition to Sustainable Practice
5/4/2010 - Report by BankTrack, the third in a series, finds that while that more banks have publicly available policies, most of the policies are inadequate.
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Shareowner Resolutions Target Four Companies on Oil Sands Development in Canada
4/14/2010 - International effort by shareowner activists ask BP, Shell, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil to report on a multitude of risks relating to the environmentally damaging practice.
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Partners
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CBIS Global
CBIS Global is the European division of CBIS, providing ethical investment management to Catholic institutions in Europe and beyond. CBIS Global is the sponsor of CBIS Global Funds plc headquartered in Dublin. CBIS Global also operates a service centre in Rome, Italy.
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Employee Health & Welfare Programs, Religious Medical Programs,
Retirement Programs, and Risk Management Programs.
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