Press Releases

New regulationswould cut GHG emissions 40%-45% below 2012 levels over the next 10 years.  NEW YORK, NY, Thursday, September 17, 2015 – Today, a coalition of 37 investors, including asset management companies, hospital systems, mutual funds, and faith-based organizations, sent letters to 32 leading oil & gas and energy companies, voicing their concerns about the […]

Shareholders file a proposal requesting a ban on antibiotics used for human medicine across all meats, hot just chicken, as a sign of the company’s commitment to promote public health. NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2015 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and shareholders of meat producers and fast food restaurants […]

Coalition of NGOs calls for robust labor audit and actions by the RSPO and buyers

Investors Managing $2.6 Trillion Send Letters to 15 Companies with Poor Risk Disclosure and Management  BOSTON (August 19, 2015) Amid growing concerns over escalating water scarcity and pollution risks, more than 60 leading North American and European institutional investors collectively managing $2.6 trillion in assets sent joint letters to 15 food and beverage companies last […]

Corporate commitments to American Business Act on Climate pledge demonstrate authentic leadership and corporate responsibility. NEW YORK, NY – Thursday, July 30th, 2015 – Today, members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a shareholder coalition practicing socially responsible investing and shareholder advocacy, applaud this week’s launch of the American Business Act on Climate pledge. […]

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Faith-based shareholder advocates promoting corporate responsibility declare readiness to join in harnessing the political and moral courage required to chart a course towards justice and sustainability. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 – Today, members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), a shareholder coalition of faith-based and responsible investors, welcome Pope Francis’ […]

Bangladesh Investor Initiative gratified that brands and retailers acknowledge corporate responsibility to remediate human rights violations in global apparel supply chains. NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th , 2015 – Members of the Bangladesh Investor Initiative are celebrating the announcement by the Rana Plaza Donors Trust Fund that it has met its goal of $30 […]

Public and faith-based investors representing over $1 trillion will urge oil & gas giants to live up to their stated visions as energy companies of the future by driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, MAY 26TH, 2015 – As members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and shareholders of […]