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Berry clarifies common misconceptions about how the ins and outs of shareowner activism. For example, media accounts often report a less-than-majority vote as a “defeat,” when in fact, companies often implement what resolutions request when they receive 20 percent or more support. She also discusses transformations she sees taking place in the corporate social responsibility landscape.
CWR also debuts a new segment with headlines on corporate sustainability developments from the past week, the first in a series of exciting changes to enhance the show.
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
Edited transcript of this interview on SocialFunds.com
CWR HEADLINES:
February 29, 2008 Reuters article: “Weyerhaeuser, Chevron Form Biofuels Joint Venture”
February 28, 2008 Gristmill blog on “Stabilizing climate requires near-zero emissions”