Our history
ICCR began in 1971 when representatives from a number of Protestant denominations joined together to challenge the role of banks and companies in Apartheid South Africa. For nearly four decades, ICCR has merged social and environmental values with investment decisions, believing as long-term investors, one must achieve more than an acceptable financial return.
The work of ICCR and its members has been covered in such prestigious news outlets as Time, Forbes, and Business Week. To read what others are saying about us, visit our ICCR In the News Page.
What we do ICCR raises the prophetic voice of faith to change the way companies conduct themselves as good corporate citizens. We promote transformation in corporate policies and practices, driven by changes in how companies relate to investors, stakeholders and the global community. Some of the strategies ICCR uses are:
