MasterCard – GHG Emissions (2016)
Resolved: Shareholders request that MasterCard, Inc. adopt, company-wide, specific, quantitative and time-bound goals, taking into consideration the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (“IPCC”) recommendations, to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and to report by November 2016, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information, its plans to achieve those goals, and any relevant performance metrics. Supporting Statement: The rationale for companies to reduce emissions is compelling. First, the ability to generate reliable financial returns for shareholders while meaningfully reducing carbon emissions is well-proven. A report published by WWF, CDP, and McKinsey & Company, found that companies with GHG targets achieved …
Amgen – Renewable Energy – 2016
Resolved: Shareholders request Amgen Board of Directors, issue a public report, at reasonable cost and excluding confidential information, by September 2016 analyzing and proposing how the company can increase its renewable energy sourcing and/or production. Whereas: Sourcing renewable energy will make our company more responsive to a global business environment characterized by heightened public expectations and volatile energy prices. The transition to a low-carbon economy necessary to prevent the most harmful effects of climate change requires companies dramatically reduce their direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We believe investing in renewable energy reduces the company’s exposure to changing energy …
Akamai Technologies – Renewable Energy – 2016
Resolved: Shareholders request Akamai Technologies senior management, with oversight from the Board of Directors, set company-wide quantitative targets by September 2016 to increase renewable energy sourcing and/or production Whereas: Sourcing renewable energy will make our company more responsive to a global business environment characterized by heightened public expectations and volatile energy prices. The transition to a low-carbon economy necessary to prevent the most harmful effects of climate change requires companies dramatically reduce their direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We believe investing in renewable energy reduces the company’s exposure to changing energy prices and will move it closer to …
Church & Dwight – Palm Oil Impacts – 2016
Whereas: Palm oil is a commodity that has attracted high profile scrutiny for its role in deforestation and human rights abuses. Palm oil is the leading driver of deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia, where 85% of palm oil is grown. Deforestation is of global importance, accounting for approximately 15% of greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire transportation sector. The GHG emissions generated by record breaking forest fires in Indonesia this year exceeded the average daily emissions from all U.S. economic activity and caused at least 19 deaths. Child and forced labor are commonly used in palm oil production, according …
PepsiCo – Pollinator Protection – 2016
Use of neonicotinoids (‘neonics’), a class of insecticide linked to dangerous declines in pollinators and other beneficial organisms, is growing rapidly. More than 90 percent of corn and 30-40 percent of soybeans planted in the United States are pre-treated with neonics. Neonics are a widely used insecticide, accounting for roughly 25 percent of the global agrochemical market. Their prevalence in agriculture, compounded by their ability to persist in soils and become mobile in waterways, further magnifies the risks. Multi-year double digit declines in pollinators in the United States and Europe pose risks to our food system. According to the United …
EOG Resources – Methane Emissions – 2016
Whereas: Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a greenhouse gas with over 80 times the climate impact of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Emissions from the oil and gas industry constitute the largest industrial source of methane emissions in the U.S. Estimates suggest approximately $2 billion of natural gas is lost each year in the U.S. There is, however, a great deal of concern that methane is leaking from the industry at a higher rate than thought. This uncertainty could shake public confidence in the environmental benefits of natural gas as studies indicate that, to maximize the …
Verizon – Renewable Energy – 2016
Resolved: Shareholders request Verizon Communications senior management, with oversight from the Board of Directors, set company-wide quantitative targets by September 2016 to increase renewable energy sourcing and/or production Whereas: By setting goals to source renewable energy, our company would demonstrate a proactive approach to: reducing exposure to volatile energy prices; enhancing U.S. energy security; creating jobs in the United States; enhancing Verizon’s reputation; achieving its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets; and meeting the global need for cleaner energy. The rapid growth of the digital economy has given the telecommunications sector the opportunity to drive significant change in the demand and …
AT&T – Renewable Energy – 2016
Resolved: Shareholders request AT&T senior management, with oversight from the Board of Directors, set company-wide quantitative targets by September 2016 to increase renewable energy sourcing and/or production Whereas: Sourcing renewable energy will make our company more responsive to a global business environment characterized by heightened public expectations and volatile energy prices. The transition to a low-carbon economy necessary to prevent the most harmful effects of climate change requires companies dramatically reduce their direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We believe investing in renewable energy reduces the company’s exposure to changing energy prices and will move it closer to achieving …
Whole Foods -Food Waste (2016)
Whereas: Approximately 40% of food produced in the U.S. goes uneaten, contributing to myriad social and environmental problems, and often ending up in landfills. Food decomposing in landfills emits methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times as potent as CO2. In total, approximately 4.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 23% of U.S. methane emissions result from food waste. If global food waste were a country, its emissions would be 3rd, behind only China and the United States. 25% of water and 31% of land in the U.S. is used to produce food that is wasted throughout the supply chain. Nearly …
Hologic – Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2016)
RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board of Directors adopt quantitative, time-bound goals for reducing total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Hologic products and operations and issue a report by summer 2016, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information, on its plans to achieve these goals. 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. The costs of failing to address climate change are significant and according to a 2015 report by Citigroup, could lead to a $72 trillion loss to …
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