Posts Tagged ‘Shareholder Resolutions’

Prohibit Political Spending From Corporate Treasury Funds – Bank of America (2012)

Friday, January 13th, 2012

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 [...]

Hydraulic Fracturing – Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (2012)

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Whereas:  

Hydraulic fracturing in natural gas drilling has become highly controversial.  The resolution proponents are concerned about regulatory, legal, reputational and financial risks associated with the environmental, health, and social impacts of fracturing operations.
Concern about water sources, toxic chemicals and wastewater has led to new regulations in several states and proposed federal legislation. Explosions, contamination incidents, [...]

Report on BPA Use – Coca-Cola Company (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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 [...]

Disclosure of Direct and Indirect Political Spending – Chubb Corp (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

     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 [...]

Disclosure of Direct and Indirect Political Spending – Halliburton (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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 [...]

Disclosure of Direct and Indirect Political Spending – CenturyLink (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

 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 [...]

Report On Safer Flame Retardants – Newell Rubbermaid (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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 [...]

Disclosure of Direct and Indirect Political Spending- Ford Motor – (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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 [...]

Lobbying Disclosure – UnitedHealth Group (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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 [...]

Network Neutrality On Wireless Networks – Verizon (2012)

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

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 [...]


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