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On Sunday, September 21, 2014, As You Sow and the socially responsible investor community joined more than 400,000 people who took to the streets of New York to call for action on the threat of … MORE >

Fossil Free Funds, a new data-driven web platform created by As You Sow and sustainable-investment ratings expert HIP Investor, aims to provide an easy and interactive way to find fossil free funds and screen mutual … MORE >

Earlier this year, in response to As You Sow’s shareholder proposal, ExxonMobil committed to providing increased transparency about the community and environmental risks associated with its hydraulic fracturing practices. As You Sow agreed to withdraw … MORE >

As You Sow’s shareholder proposal requesting a safety report on nanomaterials being used in Dunkin’ Brands donuts, the first resolution of its kind to go to a vote, was supported by 18.7% of shareholders representing … MORE >

Major media companies are under pressure from shareholders to eliminate cigarette smoking that young people see in movies. Smoking tobacco is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. and data shows that smoking … MORE >

As You Sow is proud to welcome Sarah Milne as our new Development Director, where she will spearhead our fundraising and development efforts. “I’m excited to be part of As You Sow’s work promoting environmental … MORE >

Green Bonds in Brief: Risk, Reward, and Opportunity, a new report from As You Sow and the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs, describes an exciting new financial instrument to help fund much-needed carbon reduction, energy … MORE >

A new effort from Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) to verify spinning mills as being slave-free aims to drive the market away from cotton harvested with forced labor. Currently in the early planning stages, the Spinner … MORE >

Over 300 to 1 – that’s the ratio of CEO to average employee pay in the United States. The current system of executive pay distorts incentives, exacerbates income inequality, and leads consumers and employees to … MORE >

Led by our Board of Directors and top supporters, we are launching a fund-raising drive to implement an enhanced digital presence to amplify our efforts to activate shareholders and as an ongoing revenue stream.  Join … MORE >

It’s been a summer of notable actions and accomplishments for our Waste program with several consumer giants taking substantive actions in response to our engagement. Walmart announced a $100 million Closed Loop Fund to finance improvements … MORE >

Shareholder advocacy continues to build its impact as investors press the companies they own to increase their responsibility. Proxy voting for shareholder resolutions that align with your values is a powerful force for creating positive, … MORE >

In a first-of-its-kind proposal, As You Sow and Arjuna Capital seek increased dividends or share buybacks from ExxonMobil given structural challenges facing the industry – historically high capital expenditures to extract riskier reserves, decreasing profitability, … MORE >

Welcome to As You Sow’s 2014 winter newsletter! In this edition, we have highlights from our 2014 shareholder resolutions, fresh engagement with ExxonMobil on climate risk, and updates on upcoming reports on fracking and CEO … MORE >