Investor Advocates for Social Justice

Updates



6th of November 2012

Ranking the Banks

Ranking the Banks Read more, access videos, detailed resources and more at http://www.iccr.org/issues/subpages/finance.php JPMorgan Chase announces a trading loss on its own accounts of somewhere between $2 and  $9 billion from a derivatives trade that spiralled out of control; Barclay’s admits to manipulating the LIBOR interbank lending rate; the attorney general of Massachusetts brings a […]

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10th of October 2012

TriCRI Celebrates Hershey’s Vow to Source 100% Certified Cocoa by 2020

From ICCR: Move to certify entire product line seen as significant step to eradicate trafficking and forced child labor on cocoa farms and plantations NEW YORK, NY///October 11, 2012///Today, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a shareholder coalition that engages companies on labor and human rights standards in global supply chains, commends the Hershey Company for […]

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19th of September 2012

Hedging Against Hunger: Webinar for Investment Professionals

Hedging Against Hunger – An Update The Tri-State Coalition continues to be concerned about the impact of excessive speculation in food commodities on volatility in food supplies.  On December 6, 2013, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) hosted a second informational session regarding excessive speculation in food commodities. This webinar featured Michael Masters and David Frenk of Better Markets, […]

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18th of September 2012

The Tri-State Coalition invests for profits and probity

  Tri-State Coalition to show documentary on investing By Gwen Orel, for the Montclair Times The words “shareholders” and “churches” may not seem like they belong together, but in order to raise money for missions, retirement funds and pensions, churches are big investors. Churches want those investments to be both profitable and ethical, according to […]

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13th of August 2012

Hedging Against Hunger: SRI Food Commodities Resources

Hedging Against Hunger With over 450 organizations concerned with the issue, and more than 90 reports raising the flag about excessive speculation in food commodities markets, the issue of gambling on hunger has come into focus for many investors. As the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility aptly explains:”excessive hedging leads to volatility, volatility leads to […]

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27th of July 2012

True Price of a Low Cost Review

In March, Tri-CRI Member Sr. Mary Heyser, RSHM, with the Fordham University’s Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Mission and Ministry, the New York Coalition of Religious Congregations Stop Trafficking of Persons (NYCRC-STOP), and LifeWay Network hosted a full-day conference on the entitled: The True Price of Low Cost: Labor Trafficking and Consumerism. […]

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ICCR’s Round-up of Our 2012 Actions

The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility is a pioneer coalition of social investors, and a group where TriCRI is a proud member. In celebrating it’s 41 year history, ICCR has released a short round-up of our current work. Visit the link to learn about our work on commodities, safer energy, access to healthcare, childhood obesity, […]

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1st of June 2012

Speculation: Myths vs. Facts

The Commodity Markets Oversight Coalition, an alliance of commodity derivatives end users and consumers, has released an invaluable four page resource separating at the facts from fiction in the complex world of excessive speculation. Covering topics such as the history of excessive speculation, free market principles, how this impacts the average consumers, as well as […]

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17th of May 2012

Faith Based Investor Challenges Jamie Dimon

Thursday, May 17, 2012 Fr. Seamus Finn, OMI questioned the CEO of JP Morgan Chase on Tuesday during their Annual Meeting in Naples, Florida. He raised concerns about the recently announced $2billion trading loss, as well as Jamie Dimon’s strong opposition to the Volcker rule. Finally, Fr. Fin sought clarity and transparency around the firm’s […]

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31st of January 2012

A Nun’s Life Podcast: In Good Faith with Sr. Pat

Sr. Pat Daly was interviewed for the web program, “In Good Faith”, hosted by A Nun’s Life Ministry.  The program seeks to explore God’s call in everyday life, with  monthly programs featuring guests from a variety of ministries, disciplines, and perspectives. Sr. Pat shared her knowledge of socially responsible investing and what it means to […]