Dominion Resources – Climate Change Report (2004 – 2005)
WHEREAS: A 2004 report by the Bush Administration’s Climate Change Science Program stated that increases in human-derived greenhouse gas emissions are the only likely explanation for global warming over the past three decades. A 2004 Conference Board report declared that, “scientific consensus that the climate is changing is growing steadily stronger over time; Corporate boards will be increasingly expected to evaluate potential risks associated with climate change; and, the global economy will become less carbon-intensive over time…The real questions are what the pace of the transition will be and who will be the winners and losers.” U.S. power plants are …
Exxon Mobil – Report on Kyoto Protocol Compliance (2004 – 2005)
WHEREAS, as investors we believe Exxon Mobil’s management is sending confusing messages about its efforts at greenhouse gas reductions; international energy companies face unprecedented pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nations implementing the Kyoto Protocol are committed to significant reductions. This resolution’s proponents believe Exxon Mobil is poorly positioned to meet increasing mandates to reduce GHG emissions in a cost-effective way. The Guardian (10/07/04) reported: “Exxon saw its greenhouse gas emissions jump 2% last year to 135.6 million tonnes” and that “an Exxon spokesman admitted that the company had no targets for reductions in CO2 emissions although he insisted that it …
ConocoPhillips – Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (2004 – 2005)
WHEREAS: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the only conservation area in the nation that provides a complete range of Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems balanced with a wide variety of wildlife, including large populations of caribou, muskoxen, polar bears, and snow geese; WHEREAS: the Fish and Wildlife Service considers the Arctic Refuge one of the finest examples of wilderness left on the planet; WHEREAS: the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge is the only section of Alaska’s North Slope not open for oil and gas leasing, exploration and production; and RESOLVED: The Shareholders request that Board of Directors prepare a …
Apache Corporation – Climate Change Report (2004 – 2005)
WHEREAS: The American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest organization of earth, ocean and climate scientists, states it is “virtually certain” that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cause global warming and that the warming will continue. A 2004 report by the Bush Administration’s Climate Change Science Program stated that increases in human-derived GHG emissions are the only likely explanation for global warming over the past three decades. The Environmental Protection Agency’s “Climate Action Report – 2002,” concluded that climate change poses risks to coastal communities from sea level rise, water shortages, and increases in the heat index and heat wave frequency. Polls …
Anadarko Corporation – Climate Change Report (2004 – 2005)
WHEREAS: The American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest organization of earth, ocean and climate scientists, states it is “virtually certain” that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cause global warming and that the warming will continue. A 2004 report by the Bush Administration’s Climate Change Science Program stated that increases in human-derived GHG emissions are the only likely explanation for global warming over the past three decades. The Environmental Protection Agency’s “Climate Action Report – 2002,” concluded that climate change poses risks to coastal communities from sea level rise, water shortages, and increases in the heat index and heat wave frequency. Polls …
Whole Foods Market – Label Genetically Engineered Food Ingredients (2004 – 2005)
Company: Whole Foods Market Final Vote: 6.8% Year: 2004-2005 …
YUM! Brands – Produce Sustainability Report (2004 – 2005)
Company: YUM! Brands Final Vote: Withdrawn Year: 2004-2005 …
Avon – Report on Feasibility of Removing Phthalates (2004)
Company: Avon Products Final Vote: Withdrawn Year: 2003-2004 …
ChevronTexaco – Cleanup of Toxic Legacy in Ecuador (2003 – 2004)
Company: ChevronTexaco Final Vote: 9% Year: 2003-2004 …
Anadarko Petroleum – Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2003 – 2004)
WHEREAS: In 2001, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded “there is new and stronger evidence that most of the warming observed over the last 50 years is attributable to human activities.” The National Academy of Sciences stated that the “degree of confidence in the IPCC assessment is higher today than it was 10, or even 5 years ago.” The Bush Administration’s “Climate Action Report – 2002,” concluded that climate change poses risks to coastal communities due to sea level rise, water shortages, and increases in the heat index and frequency of heat waves. 100+ countries have ratified the Kyoto …
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