WHEREAS:
Political spending and corporate money in politics is a highly contentious issue, made more prominent in light of the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court case that affirmed companies’ rights to make unlimited political expenditures to independent groups. In the 2012 election year, we expect even more media and public attention to corporate spending to influence [...]

WHEREAS:
The value of Coca-Cola’s brand is based on consumer trust. Coca-Cola’s canned beverages use linings containing Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially hazardous chemical.
BPA can leach out of the epoxy lining of canned foods and beverages resulting in human exposures.  BPA can mimic estrogen in the body; a number of animal studies link BPA, even at [...]

     Resolved, that the shareholders of Chubb Corporation (“Company”) hereby request that the Company provide a report, updated semi-annually, disclosing the Company’s:
 1.    Policies and procedures for political contributions and expenditures (both direct and indirect) made with corporate funds.
 2.    Monetary and non-monetary contributions and expenditures (direct and indirect) used to participate or intervene in any political [...]

Resolved, that the shareholders of Halliburton Corporation (“Company”) hereby request that the Company provide a report, updated semiannually, disclosing the Company’s:
 1.    Policies and procedures for political contributions and expenditures (both direct and indirect) made with corporate funds.
 2.    Monetary and non-monetary contributions and expenditures (direct and indirect) used to participate or intervene in any political campaign [...]

 Resolved, that the shareholders of CenturyLink (“Company”) hereby request that the Company provide a report, updated semiannually, disclosing the Company’s:
 1.    Policies and procedures for political contributions and expenditures (both direct and indirect) made with corporate funds.
 2.    Monetary and non-monetary contributions and expenditures (direct and indirect) used to participate or intervene in any political campaign on [...]

Whereas:
Over the past decade, there has been growing scientific, regulatory, and public concern about the exposures of pregnant women, infants, and children to various chemicals of concern. These include, for example, halogenated flame retardants, polyvinyl chloride, phthalates, cadmium, and Bisphenol A.
A study of children’s car seats in August 2011 described hazardous flame retardants and chemical [...]

Resolved, that the shareholders of Ford Motor (“Company”) hereby request that the Company provide a report, updated semi-annually, disclosing the Company’s:
 1.    Policies and procedures for political contributions and expenditures (both direct and indirect) made with corporate funds.
 2.    Monetary and non-monetary contributions and expenditures (direct and indirect) used to participate or intervene in any political campaign [...]

Resolved: Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group (“UNH” or the “Company”) request that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorize the preparation of a report, updated annually, disclosing:
1. Company policy and procedures governing the lobbying of legislators and regulators, including that done on the Company’s behalf by trade organizations. The disclosure should include both direct and indirect [...]

WHEREAS:
The open (non-discriminatory) architecture of the Internet is critical to the prosperity of our economy and society. Non-discrimination principles are commonly referred to as “network neutrality” and seek to ensure equal access and non-discriminatory treatment for all content. 
As President Obama and Federal Communication Commission Chairman Genachowski have pointed out, an open Internet plays a pivotal [...]

Whereas:
The environmental and social impacts of palm oil, an ingredient in our Company’s supply chain, make it highly controversial. Accordingly, we believe the Company’s failure to procure certified sustainable palm oil is a brand risk, to both our Company’s reputation and long-term to the security of supply.
Approximately 85% of palm oil is grown in Indonesia [...]