The Seattle Times published an Op-Ed by Open Mic and Trillium Asset Management Corporation: “FCC shouldn’t tolerate abuses by Internet’s corporate gatekeepers.”
The Op-Ed challenges Comcast, AT&T and a host of other Internet Service Providers for their secretive, invasive and deceptive practices that compromise consumers’ privacy and freedom of expression.
To read the article, click here http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2008114549_openoped15.html

By MICHAEL JAMISON of the Missoulian
KALISPELL - Shareholders have asked Plum Creek Timber Co. to abandon a deal struck with the U.S. Forest Service, saying short-term gains won through backroom negotiations could result in long-term losses.
“I don’t know if this reaches the level of scandal, but it’s certainly very close,” said Shelley Alpern. “And scandal […]

On June 10, Trillium Asset Management Corp. (”Trillium”) Vice President Shelley Alpern was interviewed by Corporate Watchdog Radio on why we investors should be wary of ongoing rush to develop the Canadian tar sands. Tune in to learn more about the tar sands’ immense social and environmental impact:

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July 29, 2008
In a letter organized by the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) Trillium Asset Management Corporation has joined more than 40 asset managers, pension funds, state treasurers, endowments and foundations to urge Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass legislation extending tax credit for clean energy. The […]

This month, investors were presented with an unusual opportunity to weigh in on a proposed rule change designed to bring potential environmental and social liabilities to light. Trillium Asset Management Corporation (”Trillium”) is acutely aware that there is a long and troubled history of companies underestimating the likelihood of severe financial threats - Enron, the […]

One of the things we know about investment tax rates: they change frequently. The top capital gains tax rate was almost 40% in the 1970s, 20% 1982-86, back up to 28-33% in 1987-1990, down to 20% 1997-2000, and 15% since 2003 (along with dividends). The 2003 “Bush tax cuts” are set to expire at […]

Trillium Asset Management Corporation’s Social Research department has hired a new senior research analyst, Jonas Kron. Jonas is an attorney specializing in corporate shareholder advocacy and institutional investor fiduciary duties as they apply to environmental, social and corporate governance issues. He is a highly respected member of the investor community with extensive experience in virtually […]

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 […]

Our friend and former Trillium Asset Management Corporation co-worker Simon Billenness sent us this appeal in early May regarding the need for immediate relief for Burmese victims of Cyclone Nargis. Please give what you can.

Dear Friends:
I can barely read the news from Burma any more.
In today’s Reuters’ story, the United Nations estimates that up […]

Ceres and Trillium Asset Management Corporation (”Trillium”) announced the inaugural winners of the Joan Bavaria Awards for Building Sustainability into the Capital Markets.
Enhanced Analytics Initiative (EAI) was the winner of the Bavaria Award for Impact, and Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI) won the Bavaria Award for Innovation.
Read the full press release here
View the video of the […]