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Andrew Behar, CEO of U.S. shareholder advocacy group As You Sow, worries about the impact U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement could have on corporate governance. “Many companies have climate transition plans linked to Paris,” he says. “Pulling out gives them a reason to say they don’t want one of these plans.” via Reuters https://lnkd.in/e2mg7bZE

Since the results of the election private prison stocks have largely increased in anticipation of Trump's deportation camps. There is a good chance your retirement account is invested in some of those companies. If that makes you ill to think about profiting off such a policy the good folks at As You Sow have a free tool where you can see if you are invested in private prisons. https://lnkd.in/eAZiS9Vh

Carbon Collective wouldn't exist without the fund analysis tools from As You Sow. So imagine how jazzed we were to bring them on as 401k clients?! ?? If you are a foundation funder out there, THIS is the power of what can happen when you make powerful free resources. People use them. They build things that don't exist yet. And they advance an industry forward in ways that you couldn't really have predicted. This is why our business exists. Why our theory of change exists. It's because of the hard work that groups like As You Sow and Project Drawdown have put in to make robust, easy to use, understandable ways to get a grasp on really hard problems. If you have been wondering about what kinds of activities you're exposed to in your retirement savings, google "Invest Your Values." Look at your tickers. See what grades they get. It's this type of free transparency that builds trust in a space that has experienced so much greenwashing. Climate change, finance, and especially climate finance are all gray areas with many nuances. So instead of keeping your model hidden, your intellectual property secured, open it up, and change the world. We hope that in working together we can give back some of the impact you've given us. Thank you and keep up the good work As You Sow

The values behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (#ESG) data form a critical framework for assessing material risks, used by investors and businesses worldwide. As this data becomes increasingly accurate and sophisticated, financial analysts, companies, and regulators are working to close gaps, address inconsistencies, and standardize metrics for easier comparability. The need for high quality material risk data has never been higher. The information?is out there, mostly generated by non-profit advocacy groups.? The demand for high-quality material risk data has never been greater. Much of this valuable information originates from non-profit advocacy groups, leading the charge for #transparency and #accountability. At?As You Know, our mission is to simplify access to this high-quality, comprehensive material risk data—empowering organizations to make informed decisions and optimize human capital. Learn more in this article by Andrew Behar about how our model is driving impact, powered by data from leading non-profit partners like?As You Sow?and?Adasina Social Capital / Bridge Data Providers. ? And reach out here to request a demo of As You Know today - https://lnkd.in/eye8kjqi #sustainability #ESGdata #AsYouKnow

This December, Microsoft shareholders have the opportunity to vote on a resolution urging the company to assess and report on the risks of providing advanced technologies — such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing — to facilitate new oil and gas production. Microsoft is widely seen as a sustainability leader, with bold commitments like being carbon-negative by 2030. Yet it remains the leading provider of advanced technology to the fossil fuel industry, enabling projects that expand oil and gas production—contradicting its climate goals and the Paris Agreement. These activities expose Microsoft to serious risks: - Reputational damage with accusations of greenwashing - Legal risks due to misrepresented climate efforts - Operational challenges including employee dissatisfaction and resignations Microsoft points to its Responsible AI and Energy Principles, but these frameworks fail to address the environmental impact of fossil fuel applications or hold partners to standards. Our resolution asks Microsoft for transparency, ensuring its actions align with its sustainability promises. ?? What You Can Do to support accountability and climate leadership. 1. Review the resolution: https://lnkd.in/gcTzNjns 2. Vote now with your broker, or at the AGM in December #Microsoft #ClimateAction #Shareholders #Sustainability #AI #Decarbonization #EnabledEmissions #Greenwashing Bill Weihl Greenpeace Beyond Fossil Fuels Lucas Joppa Dr. Sasha Luccioni As You Sow Andrew Behar Parker Caswell Drew Wilkinson Chris Adams Amy Westervelt Purpose Disruptors Climate Change AI ClimateVoice Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative Alix Dunn Friends of the Earth Michael Khoo Ga?l DUEZ Lindsey Gulden Sunrise Movement The Carbonauts Sustainability Foundation WorkforClimate Eugene Kirpichov Asim Hussain Oxford Net Zero Deborah McNamara Clean Creatives Auden Schendler Holly Alpine Generation Investment Management Elliott Rosenthal BlackRock Vanguard Glass, Lewis & Co.

Excited to share a great article in The New York Times detailing how you can use our Invest Your Values tools to reduce your investment exposure to fossil fuels without sacrificing returns. https://lnkd.in/ggcTNx5i

The values behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (#ESG) data form a critical framework for assessing material risks, used by investors and businesses worldwide. As this data becomes increasingly accurate and sophisticated, financial analysts, companies, and regulators are working to close gaps, address inconsistencies, and standardize metrics for easier comparability. The need for high quality material risk data has never been higher. The information?is out there, mostly generated by non-profit advocacy groups.? The demand for high-quality material risk data has never been greater. Much of this valuable information originates from non-profit advocacy groups, leading the charge for #transparency and #accountability. At?As You Know, our mission is to simplify access to this high-quality, comprehensive material risk data—empowering organizations to make informed decisions and optimize human capital. Learn more in this article by Andrew Behar about how our model is driving impact, powered by data from leading non-profit partners like?As You Sow?and?Adasina Social Capital / Bridge Data Providers. ? And reach out here to request a demo of As You Know today - https://lnkd.in/eye8kjqi #sustainability #ESGdata #AsYouKnow

A bit of good news...voters in California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Washington overwhelmingly supported ballot measures promoting climate action at the state level. Not all is lost. https://lnkd.in/e_rFjXGD

What do you think, should John Deere silence its own shareholders and roll back its public DEI commitments to appease a social media influencer? https://lnkd.in/eUB7t-zw

From the desk of Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow: "During his first administration, Donald Trump directed his Securities and Exchange Commission to restrict rules on shareholder advocacy, make responsible investing more difficult, and generally give companies contributing to carbon pollution and injustice a pass. That did not slow us down. Our response then, as now, is to unite as a community and stand firm against adversity. We will remain vigilant and positive in working with portfolio companies to create long-term value and reduce risk, while building momentum for a safe, just, and sustainable world for all. In the face of what’s ahead, we will be even more nimble and innovative. Through it all we need to protect our freedom to make rational and fully informed investment decisions. No matter who is in the White House, the job is the same: demand that corporate leaders and fiduciaries look at the data that drives economically sound decision-making based on justice and long-term sustainable growth. We will mobilize everyday investors…" [Read the rest on ImpactAlpha] https://ow.ly/K4Tr50U6k0U