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Proxy Resolutions, Shareholder Engagement, and Buggy Whips

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Marcy Murninghan

Part One of Two Parts The TakeAway: Proxy resolutions continue to influence corporate behavior on social policy and corporate governance, but proponents need to explore additional forms of engagement, including social media and other digital means. It’s the day after … Continue reading →

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Sustainability News Roundup

Posted on 29 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: BP’s transparency, the power of proxy advisory firms, and uncontrolled campaign spending BP disaster: truth or “integrated spin”?  | Today’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal report that Halliburton knowingly supplied “unstable” cement to BP to seal … 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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