Report on Domestic Partner Benefits for Senior Executives – Aflac (2012)
WHEREAS: Costs associated with senior executive turnover are significant and far-reaching. Replacement costs to a company can reach up to 250% of an executive’s annual salary. The proponents believe that companies who choose not to discriminate in the extension of … Read more…
Trillium One of 70 Business Amici to Challenge DOMA
Boston, November 2011 — Trillium Asset Management, LLC was proud to be listed among 70 major employers listed on an amicus brief in support of Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) filed … Read more…
Seasonal Wrap-up: Trillium’s 2011 Engagement Highlights
Trillium Asset Management, LLC, a Boston-based pioneer in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, reported out today on the results of its 2011 proxy season engagements with nearly two dozen major U.S. corporations. (For a full listing … Read more…
Lowe’s Company – Gender Identity Non-Discrimination
WHEREAS Lowe’s Company Inc., (Lowe’s) does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression in its written employment policy; According to the Human Rights Campaign, nearly 70% of the Fortune 100 and 43% of the Fortune 500 … Read more…
Gardner Denver – Gender Identity Non Discrimination
WHEREAS Gardner Denver, Inc. does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (or gender expression) in its written employment policy; Over 87% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting discrimination on the … Read more…
ExxonMobil – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS ExxonMobil Corporation, does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in its written employment policy; Over 88% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of … Read more…
Pentair – Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS Pentair does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy; We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the … Read more…
Heading into Corporate Annual Meeting Season, Trillium Announces Four Shareholder Proposals Withdrawn
Trillium Asset Management Corporation (“Trillium”) is pleased to announce the withdrawal of four shareholder 2010 resolutions as we head into the annual meeting season. Resolutions filed with Plum Creek Timber, Lincoln Electric, State Street Bank and Whole Foods Market have … Read more…