CSR News Archive

 

Disclaimer:  From time to time the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program shares materials that you may find informative or useful in understanding corporate social responsibility issues. The views expressed in these materials reflect the positions of the outside organization and may not necessarily reflect an official position of ELCA. 

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Hybrid Scorecard

 March 10, 2010
New Overdraft Rules

 March 4, 2010
Making Waves

 Feb. 25, 2010
Pesticide Residues

 Feb. 19, 2010
Seven Weeks of Water

 Feb. 10, 2010
Valentine's Day Options

 Feb. 4, 2010
ECPAT disaster/emergency manual

 Feb. 2, 2010
SEC Approves Issuing Interpretive Release on Climate Change Disclosure

 Jan. 28, 2010
Shareholder Resolution Updates

 Jan. 27, 2010
Mindful Living Resources

 Jan. 25, 2010
Filed Shareholder Resolutions/Updates

 Jan. 12, 2010

Hybrid Scorecard [return to top]

March 10, 2010

Thinking of buying a hybrid? A new online tool, the Hybrid Scorecard is available to help one make a more informed decision. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) compared and analyzed over 30 different models.

Read the issue paper on global warming and climate change that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

New Overdraft Rules [return to top]

March 4, 2010

What impact will the new rules associated with overdraft fees to your debit or ATM cards  mean for you? The Federal Reserve Board has a new online publication, What You Need to Know: New Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM Cards to help one understand these rules.

Read the press release.

Read the issue paper on domestic access to capital that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Making Waves [return to top]

Feb. 25, 2010

The Water Channel offers over 400 videos in 24 categories that "brings together insights in today’s water challenges, multimedia expertise, a passion for better water management and better water services for a growing world."

Learn more about the free registration.

Read the issue paper on environmental topics that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Pesticide Residues [return to top]

Feb. 19, 2010

The Pesticide Action Network has developed an online tool What's On My Food?, a searchable database that shows which pesticide residues and their health effects have been found on particular foods.

Read the issue paper on environmental topics that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Seven Weeks of Water [return to top]

Feb. 10, 2010

To raise awareness to the global water crisis, the Ecumenical Water Network will offer complementary Lenten reflections, Seven Weeks for Water 2010: Holy Water.

View the issue papers that govern the areas of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Valentine's Day Options [return to top]

Feb. 4, 2010

Unique gift options abound for that special person in your life this Valentine's Day. The following are just a few ways to support those who produce and farm fairly traded products. 

- Green America's Green Gift Guide
- TransFair USA's Gifts of Fairness

Read the issue paper on sustainability that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

ECPAT disaster/emergency manual [return to top]

Feb. 2, 2010

To further their work in protecting the rights of children against sexual exploitation, ECPAT/USA has a available a free, downloadable manual, Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation & Sexual Violence in Disaster & Emergency Situations.

Download the manual in English or Spanish

Read the issue paper on human rights that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

SEC Approves Issuing Interpretive Release on Climate Change Disclosure [return to top]

Jan. 28, 2010

The U.S. Security Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a press release on Jan. 27, 2010 announcing their decision "to provide public companies with interpretive guidance on existing SEC disclosure requirements as they apply to business or legal developments relating to the issue of climate change.corporate disclosure of material climate change risks and opportunities."

Read the issue paper on global warming and climate change that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Shareholder Resolution Updates [return to top]

Jan. 27, 2010

The following shareholder resolutions have been withdrawn by the ELCA Board of Pensions due to constructive dialogue with the company.

1) Board Diversity resolution with Cimarex Energy Co.
2) Board Diversity resolution with Range Resources Corporation

View these shareholder resolutions.

Mindful Living Resources [return to top]

Jan. 25, 2010

Turning of a new calendar year can bring challenges and new opportunities. The National Council of Churches of Christ Eco-Justice Programs offers free resources to help individuals and congregations make changes to live more healthy lifestyles.

Host a Mindful Living Gathering to learn more about environmental health and toxics.

Share Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution, and Toxics, an educational and worship resource for your congregation.

Read the issue paper on environmental topics that governs this area of the work of the ELCA Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Filed Shareholder Resolutions/Updates [return to top]

Jan. 12, 2010

The following shareholder resolutions have been filed through the ELCA Board of Pensions.

1) Board Diversity - Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2) Board Diversity - Liberty Global, Inc.

The following shareholder resolutions have been withdrawn by the ELCA Board of Pensions due to constructive dialogue with the company.

1) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2) EOG Resources, Inc.
3) PMC Sierra, Inc.

View these shareholder resolutions.