After identifying issues of concern for an otherwise exemplary company, shareholder engagement—and, in some cases, filing shareholder proposals—can be a crucial strategy to advance ESG goals, as we illustrate with US Bank.
Can differing investor strategies for moving our economy beyond fossil fuels both help accomplish the same thing?
How should investors focused on emissions and climate change approach a company with a significant fossil fuel-related business segment, but an even greater focus on energy efficiency and renewables?
A Prentiss Smith & Company volunteer day to help our environment and waterways ultimately increased our awareness of social issues.
How today’s leading ESG companies align corporate philanthropy with business objectives, to the benefit of social goals and the financial bottom line.
Before President Biden’s vaccine mandates generated much-publicized political controversy, companies were already quietly leading the way—to the benefit of employees and the financial bottom line.
A primer for investors hoping to counter violence and global conflict.
For investors concerned about climate resilience, niche companies like Simpson Manufacturing may be just as important as more obvious “green economy” players.
A case study on Cisco’s corporate commitments, and the power of such commitments to drive environmental sustainability and social change.
The unprecedented 2021 season of corporate annual meetings saw shareholders win major votes on climate and other key issues.
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