Updates
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 […]
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 […]
Sr. Pat Daly and Fr. Seamus Finn on the CBS Early Show
December 12, 2011 Rebecca Jarvis talks with the Rev. Seamus Finn and Sister Pat Daly, from the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, about how they help major corporations realize their social duties to make them better.
Sister Pat battles the board: How women religious are protecting consumers
Friday, November 18, 2011 Kristen Hannum To protect consumers and the environment, women religious lead the growing movement that’s taking on powerful corporations—one share at a time. On May 6 this year, Sister Nora Nash stood before Goldman Sachs’ powerful CEO and his board for the investment bank’s annual meeting. Nash, a Sister of […]
Nuns Who Won’t Stop Nudging
By KEVIN ROOSE, New York Times Published: November 12, 2011 ASTON, Pa. NOT long ago, an unusual visitor arrived at the sleek headquarters of Goldman Sachs in Lower Manhattan. It wasn’t some C.E.O., or a pol from Athens or Washington, or even a sign-waving occupier from Zuccotti Park. It was Sister Nora Nash of the […]
Urgent Action: Stand with TriCRI to Petition CFTC for Stronger Regulation of Commodities Trades
On October 18th 2011, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) agreed in a 3-2 vote to approve limits on the size of positions in futures and swaps markets. This action will place restraints on financial institutions, but to what extent must still be examined. TriCRI has been advocating diligently on this issue, as the […]
Eco-Farming Can Double Food Production in 10 Years, says new UN report
2011-03-08 Small-scale farmers can double food production within 10 years in critical regions by using ecological methods, a new UN report* shows. Based on an extensive review of the recent scientific literature, the study calls for a fundamental shift towards agroecology as a way to boost food production and improve the situation of the poorest. […]
ICCR Welcomes the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights
Document provides framework for all stakeholders to address corporate human rights responsibilities. NEW YORK, NY/// March 25, 2011///Yesterday, the United Nations released the final report of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Business and Human Rights (UNSRSG), Professor John Ruggie that will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council for formal endorsement in June. The […]
Investors Commend Delta Airways for Efforts to Stop the Trafficking of Children
Investors Commend Delta Airways for Efforts to Stop the Trafficking of Children Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Applaud Delta for its leadership in adopting the Tourism Code of Conduct (The Code) and encourage other carriers to follow suit. New York, NY// March 18th, 2011///After intense engagement with management on company human […]
Ford wins over critics with greenhouse pledge
Reuters DETROIT, April 9 (Reuters) – A group of activist investors including the state of Connecticut on Wednesday dropped a campaign targeting Ford Motor Co (F.N) after the No. 2 U.S. automaker detailed plans for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next 12 years. Ford’s action made it the first U.S. automaker to spell out […]
