PPG Industries – Lead Paint (2015)
Reducing Health Hazards and Liability from Manufacturing Paint Containing Lead Whereas, the neurotoxic and developmental impacts of lead have been well established for decades, leading to global action to eliminate lead in gasoline; Whereas, a Gates Foundation-sponsored study reported that lead accounts for 674,000 deaths each year, primarily due to its contribution to cardiovascular disease; Whereas, a study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal in September 2013 estimated that lead exposures are costing low and middle-income countries more than $977 billion annually in lost lifetime economic productivity; Whereas, in 2009 the United Nations’ International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM) …
Umpqua Holding Corp. – Assess/Report GHG Emissions (2015)
WHEREAS: Banks and other financial institutions contribute to climate change through their financed emissions, which are the greenhouse gas footprint of loans, investments, and financial services. A bank’s financed emissions can dwarf its other climate impacts and expose it to significant reputational, financial and operational risks. In order to safeguard long-term fiscal health, we believe banks must have a comprehensive understanding of their own exposure to climate-related risks and opportunities. They must accurately analyze risk levels in their lending models and develop strategic management plans that consider the implications of climate change for both credit and risk assessments as well …
Gilead Sciences, Inc. – Sustainability Reporting (2015)
RESOLVED: Shareholders request Gilead issue an annual sustainability report. The report should be prepared at a reasonable cost, omit proprietary information, and be made available to shareholders by June 2015. WHEREAS: Managing and reporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) business practices helps companies compete in a global business environment characterized by finite natural resources, changing legislation, and heightened public expectations. Reporting allows companies to publicize and gain strategic value from existing sustainability efforts and identify emerging risks and opportunities. ESG issues can pose significant risks to business, and without proper disclosure, stakeholders and analysts cannot ascertain whether the company is …
Sustainability Report – Panera Bread Company (2014)
WHEREAS: Managing and reporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) business practices helps companies compete in a global business environment characterized by finite natural resources, changing legislation, and heightened public expectations. Reporting allows companies to publicize and gain strategic value from existing sustainability efforts and identify emerging risks and opportunities. ESG issues can pose significant risks to business, and without proper disclosure, stakeholders and analysts cannot ascertain whether the company is managing its ESG exposure. The link between strong sustainability management and value creation is increasingly evident. A 2012 Deutsche Bank review of 100 academic studies, 56 research papers, two literature …
Methane Emissions Report – ONEOK, Inc. (2014)
Whereas: Public confidence in the environmental benefits of natural gas is threatened by evidence of high levels of methane leakage from the oil and gas industry in many regions. A November 2013 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows the oil and gas sector in Oklahoma and Texas, where ONEOK has significant operations, may be emitting up to five times more methane than estimated. This study raises questions regarding the adequacy of current Environmental Protection Agency methods for measuring methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), with 86 times the climate impact of …
Reducing Chemical Toxicity – Jarden Corporation (2014)
WHEREAS: A growing body of scientific research has identified consequences of concern on public health from exposures to toxic chemicals in consumer products. Chemicals of concern have included selected phthalates and heavy metals, some of which can be present in polyvinyl chloride and selected brominated flame retardants. The chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) while now banned in selected baby products is found in a broad range of consumer products. BPA has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and unusually high levels of liver enzymes in several reports including a human study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. A …
Sustainability Reporting-Chipotle Mexican Grill (2014)
WHEREAS: Managing and reporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) business practices help companies compete in a business environment characterized by finite natural resources, changing legislation, and heightened public expectations. Transparent, substantive reporting allows companies to gain strategic value from existing sustainability efforts and identify emerging risks and opportunities. ESG issues can pose significant risks to business. Without proper disclosure stakeholders and analysts cannot ascertain whether the company is managing its ESG exposure. The link between strong sustainability management and value creation is increasingly evident. A 2012 Deutsche Bank review of 100 academic studies, 56 research papers, two literature reviews, and …
Methane Emissions Report – EOG Resources, Inc. (2014)
Whereas: Public confidence in the environmental benefits of natural gas is threatened by evidence of high levels of methane leakage from the oil and gas industry in many regions. For example, a November 2013 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows the oil and gas sector in Oklahoma and Texas, where EOG has operations, may be emitting up to five times more methane than estimated. This study raises questions regarding the adequacy of current Environmental Protection Agency methods for measuring methane emissions. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2012 report “Golden Rules for a Golden Age …
Sustainability Report – Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (2013)
WHEREAS: Reporting and rigorously managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) business practices make a company more responsive to a global business environment characterized by finite natural resources, changing legislation, and heightened public expectations. Reporting helps companies integrate and gain value from existing sustainability efforts, identify gaps and opportunities, and publicize innovative practices. The link between strong sustainability management and value creation is increasingly evident. A 2012 review conducted by Deutsche Bank of 100 academic studies, 56 research papers, two literature reviews, and four meta-studies on sustainable investing found 89% of studies demonstrated that companies with high ESG ratings also show …
Sustainability Report – Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide (2013)
RESOLVED: Shareholders request that the Board of Directors begin issuing an annual sustainability report (at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information) by October 2013. SUPPORTING STATEMENT Investors increasingly seek disclosure of companies’ social, environmental and governance (ESG) practices in the belief that they impact shareholder value. Many investors have concluded that companies which are good employers, environmental stewards, and corporate citizens, are more likely to generate stronger financial returns, better respond to emerging issues, and enjoy long-term business success. The United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment is an initiative whose members seek the integration of ESG factors into investment decision …
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