News
January 2012
No Votes Against Management Please, We’re Canadian
- Date: January 24, 2012
This year in the U.S., sweeping financial industry reform required that virtually all but the smallest public companies put their executives’ pay schemes to a shareholder vote. These votes, dubbed… Continue Reading
December 2011
Investors release corporate disclosure guide for shale gas producers
- Date: December 14, 2011
The Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) and the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), two US-based coalitions of investors and organizations seeking to promote a socially and environmentally responsible economy,… Continue Reading
Canadian Investor Statement on Transparency in the Extractive Industries
- Date: December 14, 2011
October 2011
£100 billion investor group to oppose Murdochs’ re-election
- Date: October 13, 2011
International investor attention is focused on scandal-plagued Newscorp in the lead up to its annual meeting on October 21. Last month, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) called on… Continue Reading
Mattel adopts sustainable sourcing principles for forest products
- Date: October 13, 2011
Giant toy manufacturer Mattel Inc., producer of Barbie dolls and other popular toys, has just adopted new Sustainable Sourcing Principles to ensure the paper and wood fibre used in its… Continue Reading
Remembering Why Occupational Health and Safety Matters to Investors
- Date: October 07, 2011
On World Day for Decent Work, observed every year on October 7, activities around the world highlight the importance of universal access to safe, productive work undertaken in conditions of… Continue Reading
September 2011
TSX considers the Elimination of Slate Voting in Director Elections
- Date: September 21, 2011
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is asking for comments on new listing requirements that will prevent companies from using poor governance practices in the election of directors. The proposed rules… Continue Reading
August 2011
Plastic Disclosure Project to be launched in September 2011
- Date: August 22, 2011
The “Plastic Disclosure Project,” an initiative modeled on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), will be formally launched in September this year to raise awareness about plastic waste and introduce the… Continue Reading
July 2011
SHARE releases Cleaning Up report
- Date: July 21, 2011
A new report by the Shareholder Association for Research and Education assesses contracting and procurement policies for workers who clean, maintain and provide security for commercial buildings in Canada. The… Continue Reading