CCSR Advocacy Work for 2021-2022 Part A
Resolution text
Resolved, that the Executive Council, meeting in October 2021 approves the 2021-2022 corporate advocacy plan outlined by the Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CCSR) as attached which includes dialogues, letter writing, in person and Zoom meetings with the named companies; and be it further
Resolved, that CCSR, the Treasurer, the Director of Government Relations and Mercy Investments (CCSR Consultant) are authorized to take actions necessary to implement the CCSR advocacy plan for 2021-2022; and be it further
Resolved, that, Shareholder engagements, attendance at annual meetings to put forward resolutions, and any other activities should be carried out exclusively by DFMS staff and/or consultants; and be it further
Resolved, that the Treasurer is directed to file shareholder resolutions with companies listed below, substantially in the form attached (approximate texts Attachment 1) but subject to pertinent revisions based on updated information on targeted companies in coordination with the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, and appropriate review by the Chief Legal Officer that the language conforms with regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission:
- Request Kraft Heinz to publish their Impact Human Rights Assessment related to Labor Trafficking
- File shareholder resolution with Western Digital to request a report to shareholders on its approach to mitigating the operational and human rights risks associated with business activities in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRA) ;
- File resolution with Abb Vie (Pharma) requesting information on how they market or promote the use of their opioid drugs that can lead to addiction;
- File shareholder resolution with Chewy on ESG related to environmental justice
- File a shareholder resolution with Anthem on racial equity.