Archive for the ‘Human Rights’ Category

(Very Big) Business As Usual at the Beijing Olympics

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

 The Chinese made a grand entrance on the Olympic world stage - intense, controlled, intimidating (if you find 2,008 men beating drums with seamless precision intimidating).  Yet the awe inspiring opening ceremony was perfectly balanced with peaceful displays of song, calligraphy, and dance. As fairies began to fly through the Olympic rings, my biases surrounding […]

Shareholder Proposal on Sudan Presented at JP Morgan Chase Stockholder Meeting

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Statement at JP Morgan Chase Stockholder Meeting in Support of
 
Resolution No. 10 Concerning Human Rights Policies
May 20, 2008
Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Board of Directors & my fellow shareholders. I am presenting this proposal on behalf of Trillium Asset Management Corporation, the Calvert Group, Amnesty International and the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits of […]

Report on How Investment Policies Address Human Rights Issues - Morgan Stanley

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

HUMAN RIGHTS AND OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
The issue of human rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. […]

Report on How Investment Policies Address Human Rights Issues - Merrill Lynch

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

HUMAN RIGHTS AND OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
The issue of Human Rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. […]

Report on How Investment Policies Address Human Rights Issues - JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

HUMAN RIGHTS AND OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
WHEREAS
The issue of Human Rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. Furthermore, companies can face similar […]

Produce Sustainability Report - YUM! Brands

Monday, October 31st, 2005

Company: YUM! Brands
Final Vote: Withdrawn
Year: 2004-2005

Prepare a Sustainability Report to Shareholders - Yum! Brands Corporation

Sunday, October 31st, 2004

Company: Yum! Brands Corporation
Final Vote: 32.9%
Year: 2003-2004

Price Restraint - Pfizer

Sunday, October 31st, 2004

Company: Pfizer
Final Vote: 5%
Year: 2003-2004

Report on risks of operations in Burma and other repressive regimes - BJ Services

Sunday, October 31st, 2004

Company: BJ Services
Final Vote: 5.1%
Year: 2003-2004

Response to HIV, TB, and Marlaria Pandemics - Eli Lilly

Sunday, October 31st, 2004

Company: Eli Lilly
Final Vote: Withdrawn
Year: 2003-2004


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