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26% of SkyWest Shareholders Support Non-Interference Policy

26% of SkyWest Shareholders Support Non-Interference Policy

Results released late last week showed 25.7% of SkyWest ("the Company") shareholders supported an Amalgamated Bank proposal asking it to adopt a non-interference policy upholding the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining in its operations. The company faces allegations by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA that it has retaliated against employees seeking external union representation and that it funds an internal employee association, the SkyWest Inflight Association (SIA), intended to replace independent unionization.

Social JusticeAs You SowMay 14, 2024SkyWest, Union, Non-Interference

Coca-Cola Under Pressure to Protect Employee Health at Annual General Meeting

Coca-Cola Under Pressure to Protect Employee Health at Annual General Meeting

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA—MAY 1, 2024 —Today, Coca-Cola shareholders will vote on a proposal calling on the company to report known or potential risks to the company's employees caused by the decline in the quality of their medical care. With headquarters in Atlanta, Coca-Cola employees face the brunt of an existing healthcare crisis in Georgia as a result of legislative interferences in accessible healthcare, posing an immediate threat to their health and wellbeing.

Social JusticeAs You SowMay 1, 2024coca-cola, emplee, healthcare

AT&T Sets Corporate Transparency Standard for Political Spending

AT&T Sets Corporate Transparency Standard for Political Spending

AT&T released a Political Congruency Report on Friday providing standard-setting disclosure on its political spending. AT&T committed to release this report as part of a withdrawal agreement with As You Sow on a shareholder resolution last April.

Social JusticeAs You SowDecember 6, 2023AT&T, political spending, governance

The Diversity Dividend Key to Competitive Success

The Diversity Dividend Key to Competitive Success

As You Sow today released “Capturing the Diversity Benefit: Workforce Diversity Linked to Financial Performance.” This comprehensive, landmark report reveals a statistically significant correlation between higher percentages of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) management and increases in eight standard financial metrics. Key findings add meaningful insight to a growing body of evidence linking financial benefits to a diverse management team, making a clear business and investor case for diversity as a material factor in financial success.

Social JusticeAs You SowNovember 29, 2023EEO-1, Workplace Equity, DEI, Diversity Benefit, Racial Justice

AT&T Commits to Political Spending Transparency for  Shareholders and Customers

AT&T Commits to Political Spending Transparency for Shareholders and Customers

AT&T, a trusted telecommunications brand providing phone and internet service to millions of Americans, made an important commitment to greater transparency of its political activities for the benefit of shareholders, customers, and all stakeholders as part of a shareholder resolution withdrawal agreement with As You Sow.

Social JusticeAs You SowApril 4, 2023DEI

Eli Lilly Loses SEC Challenge — Shareholder Resolution for Transparency in DEI Programs Moves Forward to a Vote

Eli Lilly Loses SEC Challenge — Shareholder Resolution for Transparency in DEI Programs Moves Forward to a Vote

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Friday ruled against Eli Lilly’s attempt to exclude from its proxy statement an As You Sow shareholder resolution addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Social JusticeAs You SowMarch 15, 2023DEI

Racial Justice, Workplace Equity Data-Refresh Shows Largest Public Companies Bending Toward Justice

Racial Justice, Workplace Equity Data-Refresh Shows Largest Public Companies Bending Toward Justice

As You Sow today released an update to its racial justice and workplace equity scorecards to include the most up-to-date information on the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies. The data-refresh found companies are taking steps to increase transparency and accountability on the path to justice.

Social Justice, Racial Justice, Workplace EquityAs You SowNovember 3, 2022Racial Justice, Workplace Equity

Unprecedented Progress on Investor Racial Justice and Workplace Equity Efforts This Proxy Season

Unprecedented Progress on Investor Racial Justice and Workplace Equity Efforts This Proxy Season

Today, As You Sow, a leading shareholder advocacy nonprofit, announced the results of its corporate engagements on racial justice and workplace equity over the last 12 months.

Social JusticeAs You SowAugust 30, 2022Workplace Equity, Racial Justice

Just Doing It: Nike Commits to Release Recruitment and Promotion Data by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity

Just Doing It: Nike Commits to Release Recruitment and Promotion Data by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity

Almost one year after 35% of its shareholders requested that Nike release its recruitment and promotion rates of its diverse employees, Nike has committed to publishing this information by the end of 2024 parsed by gender, race, and ethnicity.

Social JusticeAs You SowJuly 27, 2022social justice

Investors Call Foul on AT&T’s Involvement in Politics

Investors Call Foul on AT&T’s Involvement in Politics

At its annual investor meeting on May 19, 44.1% of investors firmly rebuked AT&T for its continued association with politicians and trade associations that conflict with the company’s stated values.

Social JusticeAs You SowMay 20, 2022DEI

As You Sow Racial Justice Scorecard Featured in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Organizations of 2022

As You Sow Racial Justice Scorecard Featured in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Organizations of 2022

Fast Company has released its 10 most innovative not-for-profit organizations of 2022. As You Sow’s inclusion on Fast Company’s top 10 list for its Racial Justice Scorecard shows the importance of actionable data on corporate racial justice accountability, monitoring environmental justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and other metrics as all stakeholders seek an end to systemic racism.

Social Justice, Racial JusticeAs You SowMarch 29, 2022Racial Justice

Xponance and As You Sow Partner to Offer Institutional Investment Solutions Incorporating Proprietary DEI Intelligence

Xponance and As You Sow Partner to Offer Institutional Investment Solutions Incorporating Proprietary DEI Intelligence

Xponance, Inc., a leading multi-strategy investment firm, and As You Sow, a nonprofit that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility, today announced that they have formed a new partnership.

Social Justice, Racial JusticeAs You SowFebruary 1, 2022social justice, Racial Justice, Workplace Equity, DEI

As You Sow Racial Justice, Workplace Equity Scorecards Expand to Include Russell 1000 Companies

As You Sow Racial Justice, Workplace Equity Scorecards Expand to Include Russell 1000 Companies

As You Sow today released an update to its Racial Justice Scorecard and Workplace Equity Scorecard expanding coverage from the S&P 500 to include the Russell 1000.

Social Justice, Racial Justice, Workplace EquityAs You SowNovember 16, 2021Racial Justice, Workplace Equity

Nike Shareholders to Call for Diversity Disclosure at Annual General Meeting

Nike Shareholders to Call for Diversity Disclosure at Annual General Meeting

Nike shareholders will vote this Wednesday, Oct. 6 at its ann ual general meeting on an As You Sow shareholder resolution asking the company to disclose information on the effectiveness of its diversity and inclusion efforts.

Social Justice, Workplace EquityAs You SowOctober 5, 2021

Environmental Racism Metrics Added to As You Sow Racial Justice S&P500 Scorecard

Environmental Racism Metrics Added to As You Sow Racial Justice S&P500 Scorecard

As You Sow today released an updated Racial Justice Scorecard for the S&P500 which assesses companies on racial and environmental racism.

Social Justice, Racial JusticeAs You SowAugust 11, 2021Racial Justice

Large Majorities of Investors Seek Proof That Corporate Diversity Programs Are Effective

Large Majorities of Investors Seek Proof That Corporate Diversity Programs Are Effective

Over the last two weeks, investors have shown dramatic support for shareholder resolutions asking that companies report on the effectiveness of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Social JusticeAs You SowMay 25, 2021

American Express Called Out by Investors Concerned About ‘Woke-Washing’

American Express Called Out by Investors Concerned About ‘Woke-Washing’

A majority of American Express (NYSE:AXP) investors today voted in support of a shareholder resolution requesting that the company report on how its internal workplace practices align with the company’s stated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

Social JusticeAs You SowMay 4, 2021

40% of Abbott Shareholders Support Racial Justice Resolution

40% of Abbott Shareholders Support Racial Justice Resolution

Today, at Abbott Laboratory’s annual meeting, 40% of investors voted in support of a racial justice shareholder resolution, according to preliminary results.

Social Justice, Racial JusticeAs You SowApril 23, 2021

S&P500 Racial Justice and DEI Scorecard Separates Leaders From Laggards

S&P500 Racial Justice and DEI Scorecard Separates Leaders From Laggards

As You Sow today released two S&P500 scorecards — one assessing companies on racial justice and the other on workplace equity disclosures.

Racial Justice, Social JusticeAs You SowMarch 4, 2021Racial Justice, social justice, Workplace Equity

New Scorecards Compare 250 Largest S&P Companies on Racial Justice and Workplace Equity Disclosure

New Scorecards Compare 250 Largest S&P Companies on Racial Justice and Workplace Equity Disclosure

As You Sow today released two scorecards on the 250 largest companies in the S&P on their racial justice policies/practices and workplace equity disclosures

Racial Justice, Workplace Equity, Social JusticeAs You SowNovember 18, 2020Racial Justice, Workplace Equity

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