NEWS BRIEF:
SHAREOWNER ACTION | OIL AND GAS COMPANIES | HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
Shareowners Continue Campaign for Disclosure of Risks Associated with Fracking
Ten shareowner resolutions addressing hydraulic fracturing have been filed thus far for the 2012
proxy season, and proponents for improved disclosure look to improve upon last year's 40% vote in
support.
NEWS BRIEF:
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | CARBON MANAGEMENT | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Google Tops Greenpeace International's Cool IT Leaderboard
The Internet giant is cited in Greenpeace's fifth ranking of information technology companies for
its commitment to renewable energy and its public advocacy for clean energy policies.
NEWS STORY:
SHAREOWNER ACTION | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CalSTRS to Facebook: More Women on Board
The pension fund's Director of Corporate Governance writes to Mark Zuckerberg, expressing
disappointment in the lack of diversity on Facebook's board of directors.
NEWS STORY:
SHAREOWNER ACTION | PROXY ACCESS
ICCR Publishes 2012 Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide
The Guide reveals a focus by members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility on social
issues and corporate engagement.
NEWS BRIEF:
SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT | RENEWABLE ENERGY
US Venture Capital Investment in Cleantech Down in 2011
Ernst & Young reports that investment by US-based venture capital in cleantech companies amounted
to $4.9 billion in 2011, a 4.5% decrease from 2010.
NEWS BRIEF:
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | RENEWABLE ENERGY
Intel Tops EPA's Green Power Partnership Rankings
EPA's quarterly ranking of top purchasers of renewable energy lists Intel first, followed by Kohl's
and Wal-Mart; Kohl's and Whole Foods are largest purchasers of 100% green power.