IEN Resources
Investor Letter and Statement Sign-on Opportunities (Ongoing)
Webinar: Introduction to Proxy Voting (2016)
Webinar: Proxy Voting and Shareholder Engagement for Endowments (2017)
Briefing Paper: Engaging Investment Managers on Proxy Voting & Other Forms of Shareholder Engagement (2016)
Briefing Paper: Leading Practice on Fiduciary Duties for Endowments and Foundations (2017)
Updated Regulatory Guidance on Proxy Voting and Sustainable Investment (2017)
Article: ESG Materiality and Shareholder Engagement...What's Next? (2018)
IEN Working Group: Shareholder Engagement (Ongoing)
Other Resources
Shareholder Engagement Overview | Responsible Endowments Coalition
How to Set Up Proxy Voting Guidelines | Responsible Endowments Coalition
Letter Writing: The First Step to Corporate Dialogue | Responsible Endowments Coalition
How to Vote Your Proxies | Responsible Endowments Coalition
Response to "The Real Effects of Environmental Activist Investing" | Green Century Funds, June 2020
The Real Effects of Environmental Activist Investing | Social Science Research Network, May 2020
Making It Mainstream – Carbon Action 100+ Power Utility Profiles | Carbon Tracker Initiative
Investor Rights Forum | US SIF, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, and Shareholder Rights Group
Another Link in the Chain: Uncovering the Role of Proxy Advisors | Charities Responsible Investment Network, August 2019
Proxy Preview 2019 | As You Sow, Sustainable Investment Institute, and Proxy Impact, March 2019
Improving Efficiency, Unlocking Returns: Transforming Corporate Resource Management l Boston Common Asset Management, January 2019
2020: A Clear Vision For Paris Compliant Shareholder Engagement l As You Sow, September 2018
The Investment Stewardship Ecosystem | BlackRock, July 2018
ESG Materiality and Shareholder Engagement...What's Next? l May 2018
A Practical Guide to Active Ownership in Listed Equities | Principles for Responsible Investment, February 2018
The Shareholder Action Guide l Andrew Behar - As You Sow, November 2016
"Active Ownership" | Elroy Dimson, University of Cambridge - Judge Business School; London Business School; Oğuzhan Karakaş, Boston College - Department of Finance; Xi Li, Temple University - Department of Accounting, August 7, 2015
Unlocking the Power of Proxy: How Active Foundation Proxy Voting Can Protect Endowments and Boost Philanthropic Missions l Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and As You Sow Foundation, 2004
Engaging Investment Managers on Proxy Voting & Other Forms of Shareholder Engagement l Intentional Endowments Network, September 2016
ESG Materiality and Shareholder Engagement...What's Next? | Intentional Endowments Network, July 2018
Oxford Martin Principles for Climate-Conscious Investment | Oxford Martin School, February 2018
Spending Against Change: Key Metrics Assessment of Climate Change Governance and Political Influence Spending in the Energy and Utility Sectors l Sustainable Investments Institute and The 50-50 Climate Project, February 2018
Report: Investors Should Manage Climate Risks As 'Forceful Stewards' l Sustainable Brands, September 2015
DOL Updates Guidance on Proxy Voting and ESG l Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., January 2017
"21st Century Engagement: Investor Strategies for Incorporating ESG Considerations into Corporate Interactions" (pdf) | Ceres and Blackrock, May 2015
"New Initiative Tracks Impact of Shareholder Engagement" | Trillium Asset Management, November 2014
2016 Proxy Mid-Season Review l Sustainable Investments Institute, September 2016
2016 Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide l Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, January 2016
2017 ICCR Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide
2016 ICCR Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide l Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, January 29, 2016
2015 ICCR Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide l Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, January 29, 2015
Proxy Preview 2018: Helping Shareholders Vote Their Values l Proxy Preview, 2018
Introduction to Proxy Voting | July 13, 2016
Proxy Voting and Shareholder Engagement for Endowments | February 27, 2017
The Importance of ESG Data & Corporate Engagement | May 23, 2018
The Investor Case for Human Rights | January 24, 2018