IASJ Articles
Hershey, Mars, Lindt Ignore Investor Letter, while Nestle and Mondelez Agree to Meet: Chocolate Companies’ Responses
– July 30, 2024 In May 2024, IASJ and investors representing more than $8.8 trillion USD sent letters to the big 6 chocolate companies (Mars, Incorporated; Mondelez International, Inc.; Ferrero International SpA; The Hershey Company; Nestlé S.A.; Lindt & Sprüngli AG), calling on them to use their purchasing power to ensure West African cocoa farmers […]
Against Exploitative Purchasing Practices: Investors Call on Chocolate Companies to Ensure a Living Income for Cocoa Farmers
– May 20, 2024 IASJ and Investors representing more than $8.8 trillion USD are calling on chocolate companies to use their purchasing power to ensure West African cocoa farmers receive a living income for their cocoa. Chocolate companies continue to profit off the backs of child laborers, with an estimated 1.56 million children working on […]
IASJ Celebrates Black History Month
As the calendar turns its pages to February, a month that transcends the conventional acknowledgment of winter, the collective focus shifts to the celebration of Black History. This designated time serves as a poignant reminder to celebrate the everlasting contributions, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of the African American community. As we walk into Black […]
IASJ Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2023 – Aaron Acosta Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage month, and IASJ wants to celebrate and honor our Hispanic and Latinx brothers and sisters who have played a fundamental […]
Shifting Gears Part II: The EV Circular Economy and Alternatives
The global transition to electric vehicles (EV) has been supported as a critical component of combatting the climate crisis. By the year 2030, industry analysts predict there will be at least 145 million EVs on the road globally. However, the EV shift has led to serious environmental and human rights violations, putting the sustainability of […]
Shifting Gears Part II: Labor Rights in the U.S. EV Transition
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fleshmanpix/8737252530 Catalyzed by new legislation, the transition to electric vehicle (EV) and EV battery manufacturing has gained significant traction in the US. The onshoring of EV and EV battery manufacturing has created new jobs in the US automotive industry, already one of the country’s largest, with an estimated 4.3 million employees. Of those, more […]
Tesla’s Shareholders Call to Prevent Child Labor and Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Requested report would specify if and how Tesla plans to implement supply chain tracing and concrete steps to ensure full supply chain transparency. ** Originally published on 2 May 2023 on As You Sow’s press release page ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Stefanie Spear, sspear@asyousow.org, 216-387-1609 BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA—MAY 2, 2023—Tesla shareholders will have the […]
As War Leads to More Orders, Weapons Makers Should Embrace Human Rights
Photo by Edgar Serrano on Unsplash * Originally published on Forum on the Arms Trade’s “Looking Ahead Blog” found here: https://www.forumarmstrade.org/blog/as-war-leads-to-more-orders-weapons-makers-should-embrace-human-rights by Aaron A. Acosta and Jeff Abramson 27 April 2023 In the coming month, shareholders at major U.S. defense manufacturers will again recommend that the companies consider human rights in their business decisions. This time, the companies should […]
Human Rights in the Value Chain
IASJ seeks to promote respect for human rights throughout corporate operations, including in owned and operated facilities and throughout their global supply chains. This work includes encouraging companies to assess human rights risks that are relevant to their operations and to adopt a Human Rights Policy that applies throughout their operations and is included in […]
Dow Commits to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
March 21, 2022 Chemical company Dow is committing to conduct an independent Racial Equity Audit of its operations, products, policies, and services. Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) will work with the company and independent auditor to address environmental justice, human rights, and racial equity concerns. The audit, expected to be published in 2023, will […]
