Josh Zinner

Merck’s lawsuit against @HHSGOV is a transparent attempt to protect profits at the expense of patients. Shareholders call out Merck’s hypocrisy in calling Medicare’s ability to negotiate better prices for Americans “unconstitutional and extortionist”. 👉 bit.ly/3WUWWam

ESG investing, which for decades has been used to mitigate long-term portfolio risks, is being thrust into the heart of the culture wars; investors appeal to legislators to oppose these politically motivated attacks and safeguard workers' pensions. bit.ly/3WMntXz

In advance of #MayDay2023, investors put 37 proposals raising worker justice issues on the proxies of 30 companies. Equitable policies on paid sick leave, freedom of association, worker health & safety and wages are critical for all workers everywhere! bit.ly/3Vb3lO2

In letters to eight of the largest asset managers - #BlackRock, #Dimensional, #GoldmanSachs and #Vanguard among them - investors call out the funds' low support for shareholder proposals raising systemic #ESG risks. Read the letters 👉 bit.ly/3HgHejc

At upcoming annual meetings, shareholders at #BigPharma cos to vote on multiple proposals seeking #CorpGov changes that will lower the cost of branded meds and increase access & #HealthEquity. Read our press release👉bit.ly/3AsjFAp

Pres Biden: "I just signed this veto because the legislation passed by the Congress would put at risk the retirement savings of individuals across the country." Responsible investors agree. Our press release 👉bit.ly/3lrdsRg

Shareholders Call Big Tech “to the Table” on Human Rights Risk esginvestor.net/shareholders-c… via @esg_investor

BREAKING: @ICCRonline members filed two shareholder proposals for 2023 calling on US banks @jpmorgan @BankofAmerica @Citibank @WellsFargo @GoldmanSachs @MorganStanley to implement more climate-friendly policies & better align with their net zero pledges bit.ly/400jQi0

Time is running out to enact policies that will allow us to avoid the next high-cost #climate catastrophe, but what does responsible climate policy engagement look like for companies? Now Out: Leading Lobbying Practices to Drive 1.5°C Policy Action 👉bit.ly/3QGsPRe

With #BigPharma focused on patenting strategies that extend monopolies/block lower-cost generics, shareholders ask $ABBV, $AMGN, $BMY, $LLY, $GILD, $JNJ, $MRK, $PFE & $REGN to report on whether #patent protections reduce people's access to medicine bit.ly/3HwkuNe

Shareholders file a slate of 15 proposals at $AMZN calling for governance changes to address #Labor issues, #HumanRights abuses, #ClimateChange impacts, #tax transparency, and other risks to people and planet. bit.ly/3BAYkpe

Shareholders of Norfolk Southern $NSC and Union Pacific $UNP railways file proposals calling for the adoption of #PaidSickLeave policies to safeguard the health & safety of workers and head off costly strikes bit.ly/3XVHM4P

ICCR welcomes the release of Mensuram Bonam, Faith-based Measures for Catholic Investors calling for investments to curb #ClimateChange, support #HumanRights, and address #foodsecurity. We thank member @SeamusPFinn for his role in bringing this to fruition bit.ly/3AWo2El

Shareholder #pharma campaign heats up -- $JNJ, $LLY, $GILD, $PFE, $ABBV, $MRNA, $MRK to face 12 #shareholderproposals requesting reports & audits assessing how they are addressing health #inequity after shareholders win #SEC challenge battles bit.ly/3tT60Qw

Nine US & Canadian banks face a slate of proposals seeking accelerated progress on #ClimateChange. Targeted banks -- $BAC, $C, $GS, $JPM, $MS, $WFC + $BMO, $TD and $RY -- are among the world’s largest funders of the #fossilfuel industry. bit.ly/36APqM7

Investor Alert regarding the severe #HumanRights risks related to the #RussianUkrainianWar call for enhanced #DueDiligence to ensure investments aren't linked to harms. Decisions to divest must be scrutinized for any unintended human rights consequences. bit.ly/3Hy48QE