Posts Categorized ‘Shareholder Advocacy’

What’s a Conscious Consumer to Do?
By Holly Testa

Last week, we analyzed “the high cost of low prices.” As consumers, how can we make wise choices when the price is wrong? It is a daunting challenge, but tools are emerging to help us make better choices.

Posted: March 27, 2012

The High Cost of Low Prices
By Holly Testa

In an ideal world, the price [of goods] would include the full cost of production, plus a fair profit for the company and its shareowners.

Posted: March 20, 2012

Power of the Proxy
By Steve Schueth

Proxy voting is a frequently overlooked aspect of owning company stock. Voting proxies can be empowering for clients, and offering assistance in proxy research can provide a competitive advantage for some investment advisors.

Posted: August 5, 2010

Oil Disaster Threatens Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
By Christie Renner

First Affirmative continues to work with colleagues to encourage companies that sell seafood to adopt sustainable procurement policies.

Posted: July 23, 2010

Shareholder Advocacy: David vs. Goliath Replayed Hundreds of Times Each Year
By Holly Testa

Today, more investors are evolving from passive holders of stock to determined shareholder activists.

Posted: February 2, 2010