Press Releases

No mention of escalating gun violence by management at annual meeting of firearms manufacturer. Shareholders vow to continue pressing for improved safety measures. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2019 – At today’s annual meeting of shareholders for American Outdoor Brands Company (AOBC), a proposal calling on the company to adopt a human rights policy […]

Citing human and economic tolls of climate change, investors release a new set of recommendations to speed de-carbonization.  NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2018 – In a statement released today, members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility announced a new set of recommended strategies for both fossil fuel companies and their investors that […]

Citing concerns that NAFTA 2.0 will expand prescription drug monopoly protections and drive up drug prices by thwarting competition, investors urge lawmakers to vote ‘no’ on current agreement. NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2019 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) sent a letter to the U.S. Congress today urging a […]

For annual meeting on September 24th shareholders seek support for proposal #4 recommending American Outdoor Brands ($AOBC) adopt a human rights policy to mitigate against potential human rights violations.  NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility announced today that they are calling on fellow shareholders in […]

Shareholder engagement is leading to broad governance changes at opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as detailed in progress report by Investors for Opioid Accountability. NEW YORK, NY – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2019 – After two years of shareholder engagement, the Investors for Opioid Accountability (IOA) coalition released a progress report detailing landmark agreements with 20 […]

All financial actors urged to review supply chains and business relationships to ensure they are not indirectly contributing to the conflagrations through deforestation as they have direct human rights impacts for local communities.  NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2019 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued a statement today calling on […]

In the absence of Congressional action, largest U.S. retailer demonstrates how the private sector can use its influence to positively influence the gun debate. NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2019 — Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are highlighting gun safety measures announced by Walmart on Tuesday as an example of how companies […]

Statement endorsed by investors representing $5.51 trillion warns against proposed rollback of the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) citing the potential for increased climate and economic threats.  NEW YORK, NY – Thursday, August 29th, 2019 – A group of 140 global investors representing over $US 5.5 trillion in assets under management/advisement released a statement […]