August 29, 2023 -Much of the growth in sustainability programs, social justice initiatives, and climate investments among publicly-traded companies can be attributed to increasing pressure from the investment community to respond to climate change and other generational issues. While credit is often to the largest investment funds, every shareholder has some power. Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, will discuss how shareholders can be a powerful force for creating positive, lasting change in corporate behavior.
As You Sow is the nation’s non-profit leader in shareholder advocacy. It harnesses shareholder power to create lasting change by protecting human rights, reducing toxic waste, and aligning investments with values. The organization initiated dozens of shareholder revolutions in the past year asking companies to disclosures on climate risk, emissions, diversity metrics, or political spending, reduce consumer packaging, set emissions reduction targets, invest in racial justice or reproductive health, and other issues.
In this webinar we’ll cover:
Understand the role of shareholder resolutions in promoting corporate accountability, how proxy voting works, and what makes for a successful resolution.
Recent history of shareholder resolutions in Michigan and the Great Lakes.
The importance of the investor community for creating a circular economy, advancing climate leadership, and creating a circular economy.
Why should you attend?
Sustainability officers at public and private companies.
Environmental and social justice organizations
Anyone interested in advancing sustainable business
Event location:
Virtual
10 A.M. PT
Presented by Schupan and Foresight Management