News Archives » Faith Responsible Investing
Shareholders Press PPG Industries on Toxic Emissions October 23rd, 2009
The Missionary Oblates joined other faith-based and socially responsible shareholders in pressing PPG Industries, a chemical manufacturer, on pollution stemming from its operations in its Lake Charles plant in Louisiana. A letter to the CEO seeks clarification on the company’s policies with respect to community engagement and accountability.
Residents of the nearby community of Mossville, Louisiana have high rates of cancer and respiratory diseases. In their letter, concerned shareholders cited research showing a possible connection between the company’s chemical emissions from its Lake Charles, LA facility to documented medical conditions afflicting residents of Mossville.
Oblate JPIC Staff joined an ICCR fact-finding mission to Mossville in June 2009 where they met with community members affected by the toxic emissions of surrounding chemical plants.
Read the full text of the letter (PDF Download)
Civil Society Groups Urge President Obama to Press for Greater Financial Regulation September 21st, 2009
The Missionary Oblates joined with over 50 organizations representing some eight million Americans in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to advocate for strong regulation needed to prevent future financial crises.
Click here to read more »
Oblates Urge SEC to Require Greater Disclosure of Boardroom Diversity September 17th, 2009
The SEC has asked investors whether they believe diversity in the boardroom is “a significant issue” and have requested comments on whether additional disclosure in the area of board diversity should be required. The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate believe board diversity is a critical issue for investors and that greater disclosure in the area should be required. There are a number of studies that continue to build the business case for boardroom diversity.
Read our letter to the SEC on this important issue.
New Issue of E-Justice, Peace/Integrity of Creation Letter Available September 8th, 2009
The September issue of the Oblate E-JPIC letter is now available. The newsletter is published in English, French and Spanish.
Download PDF of English Newsletter
Download PDF of Spanish Newsletter
Download PDF of French Newsletter
Fall 2009 Issue of JPIC Report Available On-Line September 8th, 2009
The Fall 2009 issue of JPIC Report, the newsletter of the US Justice, Peace/Integrity of Creation Office of the Missionary Oblates is available on line. This issue features updates on Sri Lanka, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Oblate work on faith responsible investing and much more.
