December 9, 2008

From Crisis to Opportunity: Applying the Lessons of the Financial Crisis and Investing in a Green Recovery

Source: Bennett Freeman, Senior Vice President, Calvert Social Research and Policy;

The Obama Administration and new Democratic Congress take office at a time of extraordinary crisis but also potential opportunity. Even with U.S. and global financial markets plus entire sectors of the economy in turmoil, the...

December 8, 2008

Funds force human rights victory

Source: Global Pension.com

Pressure from Swedish pension funds has forced the operators of a UK detention centre to address inhumane conditions

December 8, 2008

US companies launch ethical standards push

Source: Financial Times - UK

Some of the largest companies in the US, including General Electric, Wal-Mart and PepsiCo, were expected on Monday to launch a drive to improve ethical standards in business in an attempt to stem the decline in corporate...

December 5, 2008

KLD Reports November 2008 Index Returns

Source: KLD

BOSTON, MA USA - KLD Indexes reported its index returns for November 2008. KLD Indexes is a division of KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., an independent investment research firm providing investment management tools since 1988 to...

November 28, 2008

Investment Funds Push an Environmental Agenda

Source: New York Times

Until recently, green investment funds were mostly a niche for individual investors. But now investing with the idea of improving the environmental actions of corporations, not just maximizing profit, is catching on among some...

November 27, 2008

Joan Bavaria Memorial Set for December 11th

Source: Boston Globe

Even before the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 prompted investors to question what they were underwriting with their stockholdings, Joan Bavaria was at the forefront of money managers who urged clients to balance a hearty bottom...

November 27, 2008

U.S. Execs Say CSR Initiatives Can Boost Profits

Source: Environmental Leader - CO

Three-quarters of senior U.S. executives say corporate citizenship can boost profits over time, according the Economist Intelligence Unit’s report, “Corporate citizenship: profiting from a sustainable business” (PDF). Sixteen...

November 26, 2008

RiskMetrics Group Releases 2009 Proxy Voting Policies

Source: MarketWatch

RiskMetrics Group, a leading provider of risk management and corporate governance services to the global financial community, today released its 2009 proxy voting policies, culminating an extensive policy formulation and updating...

November 24, 2008

Proxy Firm Targets Practice of Paying Executives' Tax Bills

Source: The Wall Street Journal

In the latest move to curb executive-pay excesses, an influential proxy-advisory firm is cracking down on the common but controversial practice of footing big tax bills for executives.

RiskMetrics Group says it will advise...

November 22, 2008

Shareowners Prepare for the 2009 Proxy Season

Source: Social Forum.com

SRI leaders reflect on successful shareowner advocacy programs while preparing for increased engagement with corporations in new proxy season