| 4/12/2010
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CDP Water Disclosure Sends First-Ever Request for Information on Water Use to More Than 300 Companies
The initiative, which aims to inform investors of risks and opportunities relating to corporate water usage, has been signed by 137 financial institutions with a combined $16 trillion in assets.
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| 3/30/2010
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Shareowners Find Support in Congress and the SEC for Resolutions Filed in 2010
Resolutions addressing climate change and corporate governance dominate the 2010 proxy season, as proposed legislation and regulatory mandates increase attention to the issues.
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| 3/23/2010
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Calls for Improved Corporate ESG Reporting Span Globe
Eurosif states that ESG reporting by European companies should be mandatory, and the Social Investment Forum's Emerging Markets Disclosure Project encourages companies in emerging markets to issue sustainability reports.
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| 3/22/2010
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Women Are Still Underrepresented on Corporate Boards
White paper from The Corporate Library finds that board-level gender diversity is lacking, especially among smaller companies, and suggests that new SEC rules on disclosure may help improve diversity.
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| 3/9/2010
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More Than 60 Companies Voluntarily Adopt Annual Shareowner Votes on Executive Compensation
Companies adopting say-on-pay include many in the financial industries, and all TARP recipients mandated to do so last year; in the absence of legislation or regulations, activist shareowners file more than 70 resolutions on the issue this year.
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| 3/8/2010
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Forced Child Labor Remains Widespread in Cotton Fields of Uzbekistan
A report from the Environmental Justice Foundation finds that up to two million children are forced into working in Uzbekistan%146s cotton fields, and recommends that apparel retailers improve monitoring of their supply chains to ensure that forced labor is not a part of them.
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| 3/5/2010
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Investors File Record Number of Shareowner Resolutions on Climate Change
Organizations that have filed resolutions addressing oil sands operations, quantitative greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and coal ash waste disposal, express strong support for SEC guidance on climate change disclosure.
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| 2/22/2010
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Companies Exposed to Water Risks Are Providing Investors With Too Little Data
Report from Ceres, UBS, and Bloomberg Professional finds that reporting on water risks by companies in water-intensive industry sectors is insufficient.
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| 2/11/2010
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Carbon Disclosure Project Publishes Second Annual Supply Chain Report
The report finds increased engagement by corporations with suppliers on climate change, and growing expectations for improved performance.
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| 2/4/2010
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Shareowners Are Urged to Press Companies to Link Compensation with ESG Factors
A Eurosif study of companies listed in the FTSE Eurofirst300 index finds that relatively few European companies link executive compensation to ESG performance, with financial institutions lagging behind all other sectors.
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| 2/1/2010
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SEC Ruling on Proxy Disclosure Is Likely to Lead to Increased Shareowner Activism
An overview by the Corporate Library details some of the possible effects of the ruling on shareowner actions in what could shape up to be a critically important proxy season.
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| 1/28/2010
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Report Links Effective Corporate Sustainability Reporting to Presence of Key Performance Indicators
Based on his survey of prominent investors and analysts, Dr. Axel Hesse of Sustainable Development Management develops key performance indicators for sustainability that should be included in corporate reporting.
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| 1/28/2010
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SEC Issues Guidance for Corporate Reporting on Climate Change
The decision, which directs companies to disclose business risks and opportunities associated with climate change, is welcomed by investors who have been calling for such guidance for years.
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| 1/25/2010
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Most Socially Responsible Mutual Funds Outperformed Benchmarks in 2009
A study of mutual funds managed by members of the Social Investment Forum finds that two-thirds outperformed their benchmarks across nearly all asset classes in 2009, and most large cap funds outperformed the S&P 500 over three and 10 years.
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| 1/18/2010
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Canadian Tar Sands Are Target of Shareowner Resolution at Shell
Coalition of investors successfully files a resolution addressing the financial, environmental, and reputational risks of Shell's oil extraction from Canadian tar sands.
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| 1/15/2010
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Investors Call on Governments to Act on Climate Change Now
Investor groups attending the 2010 Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the UN endorse a statement calling for climate change policies that encourage private investment.
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| 1/12/2010
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Investors Remain at Risk Due to Corporate Breaches of Supply Chain Standards
According to a new EIRIS report, companies in consumer industries are responding to NGO pressure, but recommends investor engagement with companies on supply chain polices, management, and reporting.
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| 1/5/2010
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Indian Government Issues Voluntary Guidelines for Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
At the conclusion of the first India Corporate Week, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issues guidelines intended to encourage best practices in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
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| 1/4/2010
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Fed Chief Acknowledges Failure of Regulatory Oversight in Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke calls for strengthening regulatory system to prevent the recurrence of a crisis warned of by the socially responsible investment community for years.
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| 12/28/2009
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US Department of Energy Will Fund Research and Development of Alternative Energy Sources
The formation by the DOE of three Energy Innovation Hubs is intended to accelerate the commercial deployment of new energy technologies.
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| 12/18/2009
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Clean Jobs Creation Needs Private Investment to Succeed
A Five-Point Plan issued by the Apollo Alliance details a number of opportunities for private investors in the creation of jobs that help combat climate change. Second of a two-part series.
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| 12/15/2009
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US Secretary of Energy Announces Plan for Clean Energy Deployment in Developing Countries
While progress toward even a non-binding agreement in Copenhagen stalls, the US Secretary of Energy announces program to help fund energy efficiency measures in developing countries.
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| 12/14/2009
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Goldman Sachs to Allow Shareowner Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
In the wake of an uproar over its plans to award $23 billion in bonuses, TARP recipient also announces that Management Committee will receive equity Shares at Risk instead of cash.
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| 12/10/2009
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Institutional Investors Ask SEC to Clarify That Climate Change is a Material Risk
Despite regulatory and legislative progress, the failure of companies to disclose risks remains widespread, according to the request for interpretive guidance.
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| 12/2/2009
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ICCR Members Target Executive Compensation at Health Industry Companies
In their shareowner resolution, 30 ICCR members ask 21 companies in the health industry to report on disparities between executive compensation, including health benefits, to compensation of lowest-paid employees.
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| 11/24/2009
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Corporations Are Advised to Improve Human Rights Reporting
The Global Reporting Initiative and its partners in a human rights initiative find insufficient attention to negative impacts of human rights issues in corporate reporting, and plans to update its Sustainability Reporting Framework.
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| 11/23/2009
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Corporations are Failing to Recognize Adaptation in Their Climate Change Strategy
Finding that adaptation to climate change requires a long-term investment horizon, a report from UK-based institutional investors recommends that investors increase their role in public policy debates on climate change.
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| 11/17/2009
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Shareowner Activists Continue to Press Cisco on Human Rights
An investor coalition led by Boston Common Asset Management has sought for years to engage the company on the issue of freedom of expression on the Internet, but without meaningful response has had to re-introduce shareowner proposals.
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| 11/11/2009
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Is Climate Denial Growing in the US?
Survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press finds decreasing numbers believing evidence of global warming, but a majority in favor of a cap-and-trade program as well as an international agreement on climate change.
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| 11/5/2009
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House Committee Approves Investor Protection Act
The Act, which includes an amendment authorizing the SEC to allow shareowner votes on corporate directors, awaits final approval from the full House of Representatives.
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| 11/4/2009
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Role of Stock Exchanges on Corporate ESG Disclosure Gains Traction
Reports from the World Federation of Exchanges and EIRIS coincide with UN meeting on how stock exchanges can encourage responsible investment.
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| 10/20/2009
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Shareowners Rush to Challenge Goldman Sachs on Huge Payouts of Bonuses
As the TARP bailout recipient prepares to award executives with billions of dollars in bonuses, shareowners call for a review of its compensation practices.
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| 10/19/2009
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Investors Urge Companies to Distance Themselves from Associations Over Climate Change
A letter to 14 companies notes misalignment between their positions on climate change and that of the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers.
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| 10/12/2009
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Are Senior Citizens the New Targets for Predatory Lenders?
The National Consumer Law Center finds an increase in reverse mortgages directed at older homeowners, and details potential opportunities for abuse by lenders.
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| 10/7/2009
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Survey Finds a Majority of Corporate Respondents Measuring Their Carbon Footprints
Most corporate respondents to an EcoSecurities survey have undertaken energy efficiency, recycling, and waste management activities, and would purchase carbon offsets to support solar and wind power projects.
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| 10/6/2009
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Executive Compensation Declines in 2008, but Far Less than Decline in Stock Markets
Report from the Corporate Library describes a slight decline in total realized executive compensation as revolutionary, but an inadequate response to much greater declines in shareowner value.
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| 9/29/2009
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EPA Finalizes Rule for Mandatory Emissions Reporting
Facilities responsible for 85% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US will be required to monitor and report on emissions starting in 2010.
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| 9/21/2009
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Shareowner Opposition to Board Nominees Increases in 2009
PROXY Governance finds that significant increase in votes against nominees in director elections led to failure of 84 directors at 48 companies to attain majority shareowner support.
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| 9/11/2009
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Social Investment Forum Issues Framework for Reform of Financial Industry
Organization of socially responsible investors states its support for Obama Administration recommendations, while calling for mandatory environmental, social, and governance disclosure as well.
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| 9/8/2009
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Third World Climate Conference Ends with Call from Experts for a Strengthened Global Framework
Participants in the Expert Segment of the Conference conclude that current climate services capabilities are insufficient, and major new and strengthened research efforts are necessary.
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| 9/4/2009
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Sustainable Development Is Integral to Reducing Impacts of Climate Change
Report by the UCLA School of Law calls for commitment from local, state, and federal governments to remove impediments to sustainable development projects.
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| 9/1/2009
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World Water Week Participants Call for Attention to Water Issues at Copenhagen Climate Conference
Unanimously supported by 2,500 participants, the Stockholm Statement calls for inclusion of adaptive measures with broad development goals, and increased funding to support adaptive measures.
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| 8/29/2009
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Investors Are Enthusiastic About ESG in Emerging Markets
IFC report finds that sustainable criteria are of increasing importance to asset owners and managers when investing in emerging markets.
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| 8/27/2009
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Largest US Companies Have to Improve Environmental Policies, Practices, and Disclosure
Report finds that few companies listed in the Russell 1000 Index have publicly available environmental policies, certifiable environmental management systems, or sustainability reporting mechanisms.
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| 8/10/2009
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Responsible Investing Poised to Become Mainstream
Report by Robeco Investment Management and Booz & Company expects responsible investing to grow to as much as 20% of total assets under management by 2015.
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| 8/1/2009
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US House Passes Bill that Limits Executive Compensation
In addition to requiring annual shareowner votes on executive compensation, the bill gives regulators the power to prohibit risky compensation packages at large financial institutions.
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| 7/31/2009
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Socially Responsible Investors Welcome Signs that the SEC is Considering Mandatory ESG Reporting
The Social Investment Forum responds to questions from SEC commissioners on mandatory ESG reporting with letter, and the first meeting of the SEC's Investor Advisory Committee includes ESG reporting on its agenda.
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| 7/29/2009
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Companies Face Challenges in Improving Visibility of Supply Chains
Respondents to a Business Performance Management Forum survey cite cost savings, environmental compliance, and improved customer service as factors in enforcing sustainability throughout their supply chains.
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| 7/24/2009
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Report Calls for Effective Board Oversight of Risk Exposure and Exercise of Shareowner Responsibilities
UK report identifies excessive risk taking by financial industries as significant factor in the financial crisis, and provides recommendations for boards and institutional shareowners to prevent recurrence.
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| 7/22/2009
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UNEP Hones Legal Argument for ESG Incorporation in Investments in New Study
Report by the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative's Asset Management Working Group serves as a sequel to landmark Freshfields study, which established legal case for ESG criteria in investing. First in a two-part series.
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| 7/17/2009
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Responsible Investors Show no Sign of Retreat from Principles in Troubled Times
Report by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment finds that asset owners and investment managers have increased their commitment to Responsible Investing in the wake of the economic crisis.
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| 7/15/2009
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Investor Awareness of Impact of Climate Change is Growing
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change finds that signatories to its Investor Statement on Climate Change report increased attention to climate change in their investments.
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| 7/8/2009
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Investors Call for Improved ESG Disclosure by Companies in Emerging Markets
Seventy percent of respondents to survey by the Emerging Market Disclosure Project say that lack of ESG disclosure by companies in emerging markets hampers their efforts to increase investments.
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| 7/6/2009
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SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Improve Corporate Transparency
Proposals address shareowner votes on executive compensation at TARP recipients and disclosure of information on corporate governance, and eliminate broker voting on uninstructed shares.
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| 7/2/2009
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Report Suggests that CDFIs are Weathering the Worst of the Economic Crisis
With funding for community development financial institutions a central part of the economic stimulus, and with renewed interest from individual investors, CDFIs look forward to improved performance for remainder of 2009.
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| 6/17/2009
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Investors Call on ILO to Ensure End of Child Labor in Uzbekistan
Letter from investors to the ILO cites documentation that rights abuses continue in Uzbek cotton harvest, and asks the organization to monitor fall 2009 harvest.
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| 6/15/2009
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Industry Initiatives Help Companies Adapt to Expectations on CSR Issues
Report by the Ethical Corporation Institute finds examples of success among industry initiatives that address CSR, but others that have yet to meet the expectations of stakeholders.
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| 6/11/2009
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Obama Administration Proposes Legislation on Say-on-Pay
Legislation would authorize the SEC to require annual shareowner votes on executive compensation, and would require standards of independence for corporate compensation committees.
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| 6/10/2009
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Damage to Ecosystems Can Lead to Financial Losses and Reputational Risks for Companies
Report by Eurosif and oekem research finds that risks to five industrial sectors can be offset by attention to biodiversity. The financial services sector faces risks and opportunities as well.
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| 6/2/2009
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Investors Must Lead Efforts to Reduce Climate Change Risks
Report by the United Nations Global Compact finds opportunities in a transition to a low-carbon economy to be challenged by the urgency of climate change risks.
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| 5/29/2009
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Hybrid Boards of Directors Can Lead to Increased Share Values
Study by the Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute and PROXY Governance finds that efforts by activist institutional shareowners to seat dissident board members correlates with increased share prices.
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| 5/28/2009
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Global Business Leaders Issue Call for Effective Climate Change Treaty
At the World Business Summit on Climate Change, statement by business leaders outlines issues that an effective climate change treaty must address.
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| 5/22/2009
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Effective Policies Can Limit Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Legislation
In the second of a two-part series, the climate change policy implications of the Pew Center's report on competitiveness impacts on US business are explored.
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| 5/21/2009
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Companies Are Slow to Adopt Interactive Technologies in GRI Reporting
Study by the Global Reporting Initiative finds that while most companies provide sustainability information on their web sites, access by users can be hampered by inconsistent terminology.
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| 5/20/2009
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How Will Climate Change Legislation Affect US Competitiveness?
Report from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change finds that a flexible cap-and-trade program can reduce emissions while protecting vulnerable industries from foreign competition. First of a two-part series.
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| 5/19/2009
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Corporations Show Improvement on ESG Issues, but Have a Long Way to Go
Research by EIRIS finds that financial institutions score the lowest in managing their ESG risks.
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| 5/1/2009
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Report Finds that Electric Utilities Are Unprepared for Carbon Regulation
A new report by the Carbon Disclosure Project finds that disclosure by electric utilities on greenhouse gas emissions has improved, but falls short of the demands of a low carbon economy.
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| 4/28/2009
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PepsiCo Agrees to Policy Respecting Human Right to Water
Shareowner advocates led by NorthStar Asset Management succeed in engagement with PepsiCo on resolution calling for adoption of water management policy.
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| 4/24/2009
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Toy Companies Are Failing to Address Climate Change
Research by Climate Counts finds that toy and children's equipment manufacturers score the lowest of all industry sectors, with eight of thirteen companies receiving scores of zero.
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| 4/22/2009
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European Commission Is Urged to Mandate ESG Reporting by Corporations
Report from Eurosif recommends regulatory action to increase transparency in corporations and institutional investors, and to enhance the rights of shareowners.
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| 4/20/2009
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2008 Sees Increases in CSR Reporting and Adherence to GRI Guidelines
CorporateRegister.com users vote Vodafone as best CSR report overall for the second year in a row, and Royal Dutch Shell for best carbon reporting.
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| 4/9/2009
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Corporate Efforts to Help Eradicate Human Trafficking and Child Sex Tourism are Insufficient
Organizations dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking and child sex tourism find that US companies are especially reluctant to take action. Second of a two-part series.
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| 4/7/2009
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Human Trafficking and Child Sex Tourism: Crimes of Global Proportions Intersect with Corporate Responsibility
Activist shareowner engagement leads to progress in corporate action against human trafficking and child sex tourism, but much work yet remains to be done, especially among US-based corporations. First of a two-part series.
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| 4/3/2009
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Insurers Improve Response to Climate Change
Report from Ceres finds increased awareness of climate risks, and new products and offerings, but concludes that room for improvement remains.
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| 4/1/2009
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Labor Unions and Environmental Groups Join to Endorse Climate Change Legislation
The Blue Green Alliance announces support for a cap-and-trade system and a renewable electricity standard included in proposed Waxman-Markey clean energy legislation.
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| 3/30/2009
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Real Estate Investors Are Encouraged to Apply Responsible Investment Principles to Property Investments
The UNEP FI Property Working Group finds that equity approaches to responsible investment can be applied to commercial property investment as well.
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| 3/13/2009
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EPA Proposes Mandated National Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The proposed rule, which would mandate annual reporting from major emitters of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, could lead to mandatory limits on emissions.
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| 3/10/2009
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Investors Want More Disclosure of Climate Risk Data from Corporations
CDP survey of signatory investors finds that integration of climate risk considerations into investment decisions is growing.
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| 3/4/2009
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Role of Corporate Boards in Sustainability Issues Is Growing
Survey of board directors finds that as shareowner resolutions increase, more boards of directors are addressing the risks and opportunities of sustainability issues.
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| 2/26/2009
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Economic Stimulus Is Expected to Spur Investment in Renewable Energy
The renewable energy industry and sustainable investors believe stimulus will provide significant investment in green energy infrastructure. Second in a two-part series.
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| 2/18/2009
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Consumer Demand for Green Products is Still Rising, Survey Finds
Survey by Boston Consulting Group of 9,000 consumers worldwide indicates that buying green products remains a priority despite economic downturn.
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| 2/6/2009
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UN Global Compact Calls on Corporations to Address Climate Change
Marking the tenth anniversary of its formation, the initiative focuses its corporate sustainability efforts on collaboration for a low-carbon economy.
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| 1/29/2009
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Intel Agrees to Shareowner Vote on Executive Compensation
Endorsement adds another corporation to a growing number opting for engagement in a year when issue commands public attention.
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| 1/13/2009
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Investors Request High-Quality Communications on Progress
Letter to companies that have joined the United Nations Global Compact praise the reporting of some while identifying as laggards those that have not submitted COPs.
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| 12/30/2008
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Wells Fargo Exceeds Environmental Financing Goals
Bank's progress report details $3 billion in financing for green business opportunities over a three-year period.
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| 12/24/2008
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Report Warns of Unsustainable Consumption
WBCSD report finds consumers willing to embrace sustainable lifestyle, but need access to products and services to do so.
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| 12/23/2008
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Investors Ask Obama to Improve Corporate Financial Disclosure
President-Elect is asked to return SEC to original mission of protecting investors and strengthening shareowner rights.
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| 12/18/2008
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Book Review: Investing for Change: Profit from Responsible Investment
Authors Augustin Landier and Vinay B. Nair trace the history of SRI and suggest modifications to traditional screening methods in order to increase profitability.
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| 12/16/2008
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Investors Call on World's Largest Companies to Join Water Sustainability Effort
Alliance with assets of $1.5 trillion under management contributes to effort by the UN Global Compact to expand membership in the CEO Water Mandate.
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| 11/26/2008
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Business Can Take Leading Role in Alleviating Poverty
Report by WBCSD notes increasing reliance on business as a partner with government and NGOs in sustainable development in developing countries.
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| 11/24/2008
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2008 Accountability Rating Finds More Companies Willing to Address Social and Environmental Challenges
Annual measure of corporate accountability finds telecoms developing effective CSR vision, while oil & gas sector suffers due to operational performance.
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| 11/21/2008
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Shareowners Prepare for the 2009 Proxy Season
SRI leaders reflect on successful shareowner advocacy programs while preparing for increased engagement with corporations in new proxy season.
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| 11/12/2008
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Report Finds That Most Corporations Fail to Address Risks That Threaten Long-Term Profitability
EIRIS report on responsible business practices finds insufficient ESG risk management and inadequate disclosure and advocates PRI involvement for responsible investors.
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| 11/5/2008
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Institutional Investors Call on SEC to Require Climate Change Disclosure
Fourteen large institutional investors join in request for improved ESG reporting as goal of SEC's 21st Century Disclosure Initiative.
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| 10/28/2008
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Executive Pay Comes Under Fire from Activist Shareholders for Contributing to Financial Crisis
Study of shareholder voting by mutual funds shows SRI funds leading the way to increased shareholder activism on matter of executive compensation.
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| 10/17/2008
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Sustainable Investment Strategies Earn Respect in Aftermath of the Financial Crisis
Having sounded warnings for years about the causes of the economic crisis, sustainable and responsible investment may be embraced by more mainstream investors.
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| 10/10/2008
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Investor Initiatives Join Forces to Call for ESG Considerations in Investment Research
UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment and Enhanced Analytics Initiative have more than $15 trillion in assets and a shared commitment to better research.
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| 10/7/2008
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European SRI Market Reaches $3.7 Trillion in 2007
Eurosif study finds 102% increase in SRI assets since 2005 fueled by increasing relevance of environmental, social and governance issues for institutional investors and high net worth individuals.
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| 10/2/2008
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SRI Advocates Call for Help Against Foreclosures and Regulation of Wall Street
Responsible investors have led the fight against predatory lending for nearly 10 years with both successes and failures. Advocates see opportunity in current crisis to put end to practice. Last of a three-part series.
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| 9/26/2008
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CDFIs Offer Responsible Alternative to Predatory Lenders
Community development financial institutions provide housing loans to underserved markets, yet maintain profitability and low net charge-offs. Part II of a three-part series on the credit crisis.
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| 9/23/2008
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Effects of Predatory Lending Lead to Economic Crisis
Proposed $700 billion bailout by Treasury Department offers measure of relief to roiling markets while raising questions of fairness. Part I of a three-part series.
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| 9/11/2008
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Investors Push Companies For Greater Disclosure on Lawsuits
A proposed FASB rule change would require that loss contingencies related litigation be disclosed to investors.
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| 8/28/2008
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ESG Criteria Creeping Slowly into Mainstream Investing
New report lays out the five hurdles ESG investing has to clear before it can be incorporated on a large scale.
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| 8/25/2008
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Getting on Board with Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate boards can and should influence their companies' social and environmental performances finds a new report.
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| 8/13/2008
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Investors Still Supporting Clean Energy
Even during the current uneasy economic period, clean energy companies are still finding investors
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| 8/13/2008
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Charities Should Match Investments to Missions Says 83% of Public
Survey finds the majority of the public expects charities to invest ethically.
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| 8/5/2008
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Half of S&P 100 Companies Published Sustainability Reports in 2007
More leading US companies are publishing their sustainability work and embracing the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines.
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| 7/16/2008
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The Very Rich Green Their Portfolios
With European and Middle Eastern investors leading the way, high-net-worth investors are putting their money into green technologies and alternative energy sources.
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| 7/11/2008
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Green Fast Food: Really Here or a Green Dream?
The fast food industry is seeing a growing demand for environmental sustainability. How can investors, consumers, and other stakeholders know which restaurants are truly embracing sustainable development and which are only greenwashing their practices?
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| 7/8/2008
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Renewable Energy Wows World Investors
The United Nations Environmental Program reports a new record in sustainable energy investments in 2007 with more than $148 billion invested globally.
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| 7/2/2008
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UN PRI Stresses Disclosure
Principles for Responsible Investment considers expelling firms who don%146t follow disclosure requests.
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| 6/16/2008
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Principled Companies Praised
Ethisphere Magazine publishes its second annual list of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
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| 6/5/2008
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Envisioning the Sustainable Supply Chain
Innovative collaborations between suppliers, retailers and consumers need to be forged so future supply chains support businesses and the environment.
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| 6/4/2008
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Executive Pay Weighs Heavy with Shareholders
With more than 90 "say on pay" resolutions this year, shareholders continue to push for advisory votes on executive compensation.
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| 5/28/2008
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Large UK Companies Put Their Best Foot Forward
New study of the FTSE 100 finds most companies, but not all, are improving their performance on environmental, social and governance issues.
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| 5/23/2008
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Executive Compensation Consultants: The Next Battlefield for Say on Pay
Investors ask the SEC to mandate disclosure of a company's use of executive compensation consultants and if the consultants are used in other areas of the business as well.
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| 5/21/2008
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Will 2008 Be the Year Congress Acts on Climate Change?
Institutional investors send a message to Congress that action on climate change policy is a business imperative.
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| 5/13/2008
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Disney and McDonald's Take Steps to Protect Global Labor
In partnership with prominent stakeholders, the two companies strive to improve working conditions in factories overseas while new data shows an uptick in companies monitoring suppliers' labor practices.
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| 5/1/2008
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Tracking Suppliers' Carbon Footprints
The Carbon Disclosure Project reports on the carbon emissions of some of the world's largest corporations' supply chains.
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| 4/28/2008
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The Toxic 100: New Report on Polluting Companies Hopes to Empower Communities and Shareholders
Index of top corporate air polluters updated in new report from researchers at University of Massachusetts.
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| 4/24/2008
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Abolishing Child Labor on West African Cocoa Farms
Mil Niepold of Verit%233 on the International Cocoa Verification Board and Bama Athreya of the International Labor Rights Forum on the Commitment to Ethical Cocoa Sourcing.
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| 4/18/2008
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Climate Change Resolutions Picking Up Heat
A new report from Ceres shows mutual funds are starting to move away from voting against climate change resolutions, to not voting on them at all.
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| 4/16/2008
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2008 Proxy Season Preview Whets Shareholders Appetites
As You Sow publishes its Preview guide to the 2008 proxy season to help institutional and individual investors get an overview of the environmental and social issues addressed in this year%146s resolutions.
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