Matthew Illian
@matthew_illian
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Corporate America says it is going green but doesn’t want to pay a dime. #haveitbothways
Apple and Disney among companies backing groups against US climate bill
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I wrote this blog post to honor those investor networks who are exercising the essential practice of listening to local communities. #SustainableDevelopment @ICCRonline
While COVID-19 and #climatechange pose ongoing challenges, the stock market generates more wealth. @matthew_illian has written an article that reflects on these disparities and highlights a key practice to building back for a stronger future. Read more https://t.co/GOejP1KTFH
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Another reason for investors to pay attention to the cost of #carbon emissions - China launched their carbon market on Friday. https://t.co/kV7XriDxhV
wsj.com
China’s new national carbon market is up and running. But to really be effective, carbon prices will have to rise quickly.
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“Defenders include community members, environmental advocates, Indigenous peoples, workers, trade unionists, journalists, and others who speak out against corporate practices with negative impacts on local communities and environments.” WE STAND WITH YOU @UCFunds
Human rights defenders are key to uncovering risks to people and planet in corporate supply chains. Today, we and 44 investors with $270B AUM are calling on companies to end the use of judicial harassment (SLAPPs) against defenders https://t.co/Ht9x6EhSS7
@BHRRC @zeregap
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On behalf of clients, we work to encourage responsible corporate citizenship in the companies we invest in. One way we do this is by filling shareholder resolutions that bring up specific issues for vote by shareholders to help create a just world for all. https://t.co/chuKFeS7Yq
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C'mon @Prada, @footlocker, @LVMH. In the apparel and footwear industry, there are some concerning laggards in the protection of human rights across the supply chain. Thank you @ICCRonline @KnowTheChain
https://t.co/XldR5zVCLH
business-humanrights.org
Check out this page via the Business and Human Rights Centre
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This is a historic day for those investors fighting against business as usual. Time for Exxon to get on the bus!
climateaction100.org
In a dramatic shake up signaling an accelerating transition away from a fossil fuel economy, a majority of ExxonMobil shareholders voted to replace two of the oil major’s board of directors with an…
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Hey @blackrock - We’re watching how you vote this shareholder season. #ClimateAction
https://t.co/vFcoaprpKQ
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Our collective ecological future is looking stronger!
U.S. regulators are getting up to speed on climate as a financial risk: ✅ Last week, Chair Powell affirmed climate fell under the purview of the Fed ✅ Yesterday, the Fed included climate in its list of destabilizing risks ✅ Today, the Fed joins NGFS https://t.co/9UNT28jHLv
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We're proud to be a sponsor of @ICCRonline's conference and collaborate with their members and investors to address #ESG issues and create a just world for all.
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As a founding member of @ICCRonline, we always enjoy joining our friends at the annual conference (#49) - even when virtual.
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We oppose restrictions to shareholder resolutions. Read our thoughts here: https://t.co/42mYaplW8o
#ESG #SRI
ucfunds.org
This article provides greater detail on our recent regulatory update on recently issued policy recommendations and legislation that affect shareholder resolutions and ESG investing.
Thread: In what is being seen by investors as a major setback for corporate transparency and shareholder democracy, the #SEC today announced the imposition of new rules severely restricting shareholders’ access to the corporate proxy by limiting the filing of resolutions. 1/10
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Thread: In what is being seen by investors as a major setback for corporate transparency and shareholder democracy, the #SEC today announced the imposition of new rules severely restricting shareholders’ access to the corporate proxy by limiting the filing of resolutions. 1/10
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ICCR's annual event will address "Empowering the People" - a timely discussion of implementing a #JustTransition as part of the "build back better" imperative to save the planet and its people. @ICCRonline @InvestForRights @CeresNews @BHRRC @PRI_News
We're delighted to announce @yeampierre of @UPROSE will be the guest speaker at our 10.06 event #EmPOWERingThePeople where she'll lead us in a timely discussion of the challenges we face as we seek a #JustTransition to a low-carbon future. Register today👉 https://t.co/t81w2bWAtX
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Just published my latest article: "Famous Skyline Offers Insights Into the Future of Finance" https://t.co/Q8RvhimdGq
#impactfinance
linkedin.com
“Take the River Architecture Tour” was the repeated advice from every current or former resident of the Windy City who heard about my upcoming trip to Chicago. I now understand why.
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Fulfilling the intention of #OpportunityZones will only occur in communities that have developed an inclusive vision of who they want to be when they grow up. If this doesn’t occur, who is to blame?
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Any solution that’s for us But doesn’t include us Isn’t about us. -Tomás Durán of @ConcernCapital quoting Mayor of Stockton #OpportunityZones #CommunityEngagement
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When will Maduro relent? The people of Venezuela have suffered enough and elected @jguido. It's time for more Americans to #boycottcitgo until Maduro steps down.
The United States condemns raids by Maduro’s security services and detention of Roberto Marrero, Chief of Staff to Interim President @jguaido. We call for his immediate release. We will hold accountable those involved.
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May I be so bold as to suggest that in order to understand #impactinvesting, begin not with Wall Street or SOCAP, but with Virginia. https://t.co/THTG6zHrH8
@corpgovnet #corpgov @SOCAPmarkets
medium.com
These remarks were first shared with a class of undergraduates at the University of Virginia’s Impact Investing class on January 28, 2019.
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