Press Releases

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November 2, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Investors Welcome New EPA Rules Designed to Significantly Reduce Methane Emissions

Federal regulations designed to mitigate methane leaks and flaring from oil & gas operations seen as one of the fastest, most effective ways to combat climate change. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2021 – Investors welcomed today’s announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding proposed rules meant to drastically cut methane pollution from […]
  • Press Releases
  • Climate Change and Environmental Justice
  • Methane Management
 November 2, 2021
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October 28, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Shareholders Welcome Merck’s Decision to Share IP for Covid-19 Anti-Viral Drug

Licensing agreement means COVID-19 therapeutic, molnupiravir, said to cut COVID-19 hospitalizations and death in high-risk patients in half, will be available for generic manufacture in 105 countries, dramatically increasing access and affordability in low- and middle-income countries. NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2021 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and shareholders […]
  • Press Releases
  • Equitable Access to Medicine
  • Health Equity
 October 28, 2021
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October 27, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Investors Call on CEO Members of the Business Roundtable to Voice Their Support for The Build Back Better Budget Reconciliation Package

Investors say the BRT’s vision of “an economy that serves all Americans” is well-served by the strong climate, health and labor features of the plan and should be strongly supported by the business community. NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH – A group of 67 institutional investors engaging their portfolio companies on ESG risks announced […]
  • Press Releases
  • Advancing Worker Justice
  • Climate Change and Environmental Justice
  • Equitable Access to Medicine
  • Health Equity
  • Worker Health & Safety
 October 27, 2021
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September 30, 2021 by Julie Wokaty 44% of Smith & Wesson Shareholders Seek the Adoption of a Human Rights Policy

Investors make the business and moral case for a human rights policy aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to help curb escalating gun violence. NEW YORK, NY – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2021 – In a prepared statement she read to present a shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of a human […]
  • Press Releases
  • Gun Safety
 September 30, 2021
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September 28, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Investors Representing US$1.6T Urge Congress to Pass Federal Paid Leave Legislation

A national policy seen by investors as critical to support employees’ wellbeing, improve workforce equity and foster more resilient businesses in the post-pandemic economy. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2021 – A group of more than 100 investors including State Treasurers’ offices, pension funds, domestic and global asset management firms, and faith-based funds collectively […]
  • Press Releases
  • Advancing Worker Justice
  • Paid Sick Leave
 September 28, 2021
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August 18, 2021 by Susana McDermott JNJ Shareholders Express Outrage as Fears over ‘Vaccine Apartheid’ Become Reality

Investors say JNJ management has been stubbornly dismissive of their calls to prioritize equitable vaccine access, further jeopardizing African lives, the global economic recovery, and the company’s social license to operate.    NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2021 – As news broke on Monday that Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ) has been prioritizing the export of […]
  • Press Releases
  • Equitable Access to Medicine
  • Health Equity
 August 18, 2021
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August 10, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Citing Robust Democratic Structures as a Critical Pillar of Economic Activity, Investors Urge Passage of For the People Act

In a letter to Congress, investors make clear that they view an election system free of discriminatory practices and the political influence of “dark money” as central to a strong democracy where businesses can thrive. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2021 – A group of 71 institutional investors announced they had sent a letter […]
  • Press Releases
  • Corporate Political Accountability
 August 10, 2021
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June 18, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Investors Urge Hannaford Supermarkets to Protect Dairy Workers in its Supply Chain

NEW YORK, NY – FRIDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2021 – Today, over 70 investors representing over $121 billion in assets under management announced they had sent a letter to Hannaford Supermarkets requesting that the company address worker rights’ risks in its dairy supply chain by joining the Milk with Dignity Program, a worker-driven social responsibility (WSR) […]
  • Press Releases
  • Advancing Worker Justice
  • Worker Health & Safety
 June 18, 2021
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June 17, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Shareholders Approve a Climate Lobbying Proposal at Delta, Continuing a Winning Streak that Shows the Importance of Paris-Aligned Climate Policy

NEW YORK, NY – THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2021 – Today’s vote by a majority of Delta Air Lines shareholders to seek information on how Delta’s climate lobbying aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement caps a winning streak of five climate lobbying proposals garnering majority votes this season, underscoring the importance of climate policy […]
  • Press Releases
  • Climate Change and Environmental Justice
  • Climate Lobbying
 June 17, 2021
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June 14, 2021 by Julie Wokaty Investors File Lawsuit to Overturn Trump-Era SEC Rule Revision that Would Significantly Curtail Shareholders’ Voice in Corporate Governance

Plaintiffs charge that the SEC’s rule changes are unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act and contrary to the Commission’s role as “investor advocate”.  NEW YORK, NY—JUNE 15, 2021—Investors announced the filing of a complaint this morning in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC’s) recent amendments […]
  • Press Releases
  • Shareholder Rights and SEC Policy
 June 14, 2021

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