Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility News from 3BL Media- Personal Passions Drive Corporate Volunteerism 17 May 2012
- United Way "Fun with Food" Food Drive 17 May 2012
- CVS Caremark All Kids Can and Cedars-Sinai Partner to Bring COACH for Kids and their Families® Mobile Medical Clinic to Four Additional Los Angeles Schools 17 May 2012
- GameDesk: Where Technology, Fun and Academic Success Converge 17 May 2012
- GM Donates Chevrolet Volt to Colorado Conservation Trust 17 May 2012
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Sustainability and Good Governance: A Work In Progress
The TakeAway: Two new reports advance convergence of governance and sustainability, but gaps between formal responsibility and actual performance still need crossing. The rising popularity of the term ESG (environmental, social, and governance) suggests common ground between sustainability and corporate … Continue reading
Power to the People: Mutual Funds and Corporate Reform
The TakeAway: Mutual funds continue to gain power and influence on corporate governance and accountability, which has yet to be fully tapped. Mutual funds are quietly emerging as a key tool for corporate reform, as they bridge populist power and … Continue reading
Corporate Obligation, Sustainable Development, and Human Rights
The TakeAway: A variety of efforts on policy and regulation work to assure a world economy that is more stable, inclusive, and sustainable, despite occasional setbacks. Last week’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Summit provided a glimpse into how far we’ve … Continue reading
Governance Galore
The TakeAway: New York Stock Exchange proposes ten corporate governance principles for management, boards, and shareholders—and suggests the need for regulating proxy advisory services. What comprises good corporate governance and investor stewardship? These questions continue to pop up as regulators, … Continue reading
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Something Old, Something New…
Part Two of Three Parts The TakeAway: Organized philanthropy wakes up to new opportunities for connecting their grantmaking ideals to their investments, thereby addressing problems more comprehensively Earlier this week, a group of foundation presidents, treasurers, and trustees – representing … Continue reading
The New Fiduciary: Stewardship and Sensibility
The TakeAway: Changes in financial regulations place new responsibilities on institutional investors, requiring new forms of engagement, education, and behavior. These days, financial and corporate governance reform advocates have concentrated a lot of attention on corporate boards, and for good … Continue reading
A Tale of 3 Cities: Key Events on the Sustainable Prosperity Agenda
The TakeAway: An overview of this week’s events on climate change, corporate governance, and fiduciary duty. It’s a busy week for sustainable prosperity, as people journey to New York City, San Diego, and Cambridge to share insights and forge solutions … Continue reading
Drawing Swords: The Battle Over Proxy Access
The TakeAway: As the Federal Register publishes proxy access rules, we survey arguments against shareholder rights. Earlier today, the Federal Register published new rules governing proxy access that will take effect November 15th. The proxy access rule, approved by the … Continue reading