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Clean & Green: Best Practices in Photovoltaics

March 28, 2012

Outlines the impact of using toxic compounds in manufacturing solar panels compared to the effects of fossil fuels and nuclear power; best management and operations practices for protecting workers and the environment; and considerations for investors.

Financial Risks of Investments in Coal

June 15, 2011

Analyzes the regulatory, commodity, and construction risks of investing in coal mining and coal-fired power plants. Examines industry analysts' consensus on viable alternatives to coal, including natural gas, solar, wind, and energy efficiency.

2010 Proxy Preview: Helping Foundations Align Investment and Mission

May 12, 2010

Promotes proxy voting as a way for foundations to fulfill missions via social and environmental corporate practices. Outlines trends in shareholder advocacy, 2009 highlights, and 2010 proposals, including animal welfare, human rights, and sustainability.

Proxy Preview '09: Helping Foundations Align Investment and Mission

March 31, 2009

This report aims to help foundations navigate shareholder proposals related to social and governance issues, as a way of identifying the proposals that are relevant to their missions and grantmaking agendas.

Unlocking the Power of the Proxy: How Active Foundation Proxy Voting Can Protect Endowments and Boost Philanthropic Mission

February 28, 2004

Outlines how active proxy voting on corporate governance or social issues can strengthen a foundation's charitable mission and long-term shareholder value. Offers a step-by-step guide to developing and implementing proxy voting guidelines, with examples.

Unlocking the Power of the Proxy: How Active Foundation Proxy Voting Can Protect Endowments and Boost Philanthropic Missions

January 1, 2004

This report describes how foundations can and should institute a system of proxy voting, or a system by which shareholders can voice issues relating to corporate governance and ensure that their vote is cast. Proxy voting can reinforce the foundation's mission, support environmental and social goals as well as improve management, transparency and accountability. The report describes steps involved in creating a proxy voting system and ways in which to maintain and monitor it.