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17th of November 2017

Investors to Congress: Bipartisan Dream Act is Both a Business and Moral Imperative

Members of the Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment signed onto the letter coordinated by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility urging Congress to support for the bipartisan Dream Act of 2017 (H.R. 3440, S.1615). Read the ICCR press release below: Investors to Congress: Bipartisan Dream Act is Both a Business and Moral Imperative DATE: Nov 17th 2017 In […]

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6th of November 2017

Tri-CRI Follows COP23 and Encourages Strong Outcomes

Today marks the first day of the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 23) to the UN Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Delegates from around the world are gathering in Bonn, Germany from November 6-17, 2017 to determine next steps in the path to achieve the goal to limit global temperature rise to […]

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29th of September 2017

Celebrating ICCR Legacy Award Recipients Sr. Pat Daly and Fr. Michael Crosby

On September 28, 2017, Sr. Pat Daly, OP and the late Fr. Michael Crosby, OFM Cap were recognized for their lifetime contributions to the socially responsible investment movement as recipients of the 2017 ICCR Legacy Award. The awards ceremony took place at the ICCR Special Event, titled “Taking the High Road: The Business Case for […]

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27th of September 2017

Tri-CRI Comment to EPA on Clean Water Rule

Echoing our longstanding engagements with companies in a broad range of sectors on addressing water risk in operations and supply chains, the Tri-State CRI submitted a public comment to the EPA opposing the proposal to repeal the Clean Water Rule. See our comment below:   September 27, 2017 Ms. Donna Downing Office of Water (4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, […]

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14th of September 2017

Investors Refile Water Pollution Resolution with Tyson Foods

For the fourth year in a row, Tri-CRI supported the American Baptist Home Mission Society (ABHMS) in filing a resolution asking Tyson Foods to adopt a comprehensive water stewardship policy. This year the resolution was backed by thirteen co-filers including faith based institutional investors, foundations, and asset managers. It will be considered at the company’s […]

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7th of September 2017

Tri-CRI Supports ICCR Statement Regarding the Repeal of DACA

Originally posted by ICCR here: http://www.iccr.org/iccr-statement-regarding-repeal-daca ICCR Statement Regarding the Repeal of DACA DATE: Sep 6th 2017 As faith and values investors we are outraged that the Trump administration has repealed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, a cruel decision that leaves nearly 800,000 young Americans at risk of deportation, and would have devastating consequences for […]

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9th of August 2017

Shareholder Campaign to Eradicate Forced Labor Yields Multiple Corporate Commitments

Original Press Release posted by ICCR at http://www.iccr.org/shareholder-campaign-eradicate-forced-labor-yields-multiple-corporate-commitments Five corporations across high-risk sectors pledge to include “no fees” ethical recruitment provisions in supplier codes of conduct to safeguard migrant workers. NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th, 2017 – Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), a coalition of faith and values investors, today announced breakthroughs […]

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8th of August 2017

We Mourn the Loss of Friend and Colleague Father Mike Crosby, O.F.M., Cap

In Memoriam: Fr. Michael Crosby It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend Fr. Michael Crosby. Michael died on 5 August 2017 at the age of 77, after suffering with cancer. Mike was well loved by so many in our community and will be much missed […]

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28th of June 2017

Sr. Patricia Daly and Fr. Michael Crosby Winners of ICCR’S 2017 Legacy Award

Pioneers in shareholder advocacy to be honored at ICCR’s annual event on September 28th. NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH, 2017 – The Governing Board of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) is pleased to announce that the winners of the ICCR 2017 Legacy Award are Sr. Patricia Daly, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, NJ […]


7th of June 2017

Investors Score a Meaty Win for Clean Water

Original blog post published by Ceres Last week, Tyson Foods announced it was partnering with the World Resources Institute (WRI) to set targets to reduce water and greenhouse gas impacts in its operations and supply chain. This is big news, coming as it is from the largest poultry player in the U.S., which has had […]

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