Tag Archives: Business Roundtable

Corporate Philanthropy: Greenwash or Sustainable Solution?

Posted on 16 December 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

Part One of Two The TakeAway: Corporate philanthropy, often criticized as mere PR or greenwash, has evolved strategically in ways that advance sustainable value creation. December, the “Big Ask” month for nonprofits, inundates individual and organizational inboxes alike – including … Continue reading →

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Sustainability News Roundup

Posted on 22 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: Sustainable finance, ForeclosureGate, and new leadership for Society of Corporate Secretaries offer challenges and hope. Ceres report on water shortage | The impact of water problems on the municipal bond market may seem boring, but tell that to … Continue reading →

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Notable News Roundup & Recommended Reading

Posted on 8 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: Proxy access, human rights, and ethics among important topics of the week—plus, 2 books on improving performance. Lots of news that’s fit to print this week, but we didn’t have room—so before the long Columbus Day weekend here … Continue reading →

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Citizens United: The Aftermath

Posted on 4 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: This year’s Supreme Court decision in Citizens United opened the floodgates of money in politics, eroding public trust in government as well as shareholder value. “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!” the Marshal of the Court called out today, marking the … Continue reading →

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Proxy Access & Shareholder Citizenship: The Quest for Inclusion

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: New SEC rule allows shareholders to nominate board candidates, a major victory for corporate democracy. Yesterday was historic: the SEC granted shareholders the power to nominate candidates for board director elections.  The 3-2 vote along party lines ended … Continue reading →

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