1.1: Briefing Papers

Issue briefing papers on key issues raised by shareholder activists.

Other Information:

Briefing Papers in the first quarter of each year offer comprehensive overviews of key issues raised by shareholder activists, explaining the public policy context for shareholder proposal campaigns and how companies are responding to them. Reports are primarily for members, but a select number of papers may be made available to the public. Topics include the following issues: Environment - climate change, coal, hydraulic fracturing & shale gas, industrial agriculture, toxic materials and general environmental management concerns; Social - animal testing, corporate political activity, decent work, diversity, health care, human rights and the media; Governance - board diversity, board oversight of ESG and sustainability reporting; and Economic - financial services including fair lending and banking.

Stakeholder(s):

• Shareholder Activists


• Sustainable Investment Institute Members


• The Public

Indicator(s):

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