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At IASJ, we believe that in the pursuit of social justice, advocacy matters. Advocates champion the cause of human rights and equitable economies for all. In this new monthly column, IASJ staff will share research and frontline news that informs our advocacy efforts and vision for corporate accountability. Stay tuned to IASJ’s social media and website for more articles from our staff. </p>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-8701"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>13th of February 2025</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/moving-forward-magnanimously-a-letter-from-our-new-interim-executive-director/">Moving Forward Magnanimously – A Letter from Our New Interim Executive Director</a></h3> <p>Dear Fellow Advocates, I am writing to formally introduce myself as the new Interim Executive Director of Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ). It is an honor to serve you through this transition period of growth and opportunity at IASJ. Although I am new to this role at IASJ, I am not a stranger […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-8509"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>16th of January 2025</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/elementor-8509/">Financing Harm: The Link Between Banks, Fossil Fuels, and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights</a></h3> <p>In 2023 alone, major banks poured a staggering $705 billion 1 into the fossil fuel industry, fueling not only the climate crisis but also perpetuating human rights violations and negatively affecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights. This is not just an oversight but a deliberate choice. Despite pledges to achieve net-zero emissions, banks remain complicit in financing […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-7811"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>31st of July 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/what-does-the-anti-esg-movement-mean-for-religious-investors/">What Does the Anti-ESG Movement Mean for Religious Investors?</a></h3> <p>Introduction: As the risks of climate change and societal risks play an increasingly destabilizing role in business, ESG investing is a necessary strategy to protect shareholders’ investment outcomes while also promoting positive social values. A review of 1,000 case studies conducted between 2015 and 2020 found that considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors improved […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-7782"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>30th of July 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/hershey-mars-lindt-ignore-investor-letter-while-nestle-and-mondelez-agree-to-meet-chocolate-companies-responses/">Hershey, Mars, Lindt Ignore Investor Letter, while Nestle and Mondelez Agree to Meet: Chocolate Companies’ Responses</a></h3> <p>– July 30, 2024 In May 2024, IASJ and investors representing more than $8.8 trillion USD sent letters to the big 6 chocolate companies (Mars, Incorporated; Mondelez International, Inc.; Ferrero International SpA; The Hershey Company; Nestlé S.A.; Lindt & Sprüngli AG), calling on them to use their purchasing power to ensure West African cocoa farmers […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-7272"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>2nd of July 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/unequal-protection-how-the-scotus-decision-may-impact-corporate-dei-initiatives/">Unequal Protection? How the SCOTUS Decision May Impact Corporate DEI Initiatives</a></h3> <p>July 1, 2024 On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) determined that Harvard and UNC’s affirmative action admissions programs violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. According to the Court, their admissions processes, which were aimed at ensuring “no dramatic drop-off in minority admission from the prior class,” […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-7101"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>20th of May 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/against-exploitative-purchasing-practices-investors-call-on-chocolate-companies-to-ensure-a-living-income-for-cocoa-farmers/">Against Exploitative Purchasing Practices: Investors Call on Chocolate Companies to Ensure a Living Income for Cocoa Farmers</a></h3> <p>– May 20, 2024 IASJ and Investors representing more than $8.8 trillion USD are calling on chocolate companies to use their purchasing power to ensure West African cocoa farmers receive a living income for their cocoa. Chocolate companies continue to profit off the backs of child laborers, with an estimated 1.56 million children working on […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-7080"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>13th of May 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/an-illusion-of-social-justice-the-problem-with-corporate-philanthropy/">An Illusion of Social Justice: The Problem with Corporate Philanthropy</a></h3> <p>May 13, 2024 In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, US companies pledged a whopping $200 billion to advance racial equity. In spite of scandals and poor track records, major corporations committed to be a force for social change and to fight racism. Four years later, we’re left to wonder where all that […]</p> <span class="tags">Article tags: <a href="https://iasj.org/tag/climate-justice/" rel="tag">climate justice</a>, <a href="https://iasj.org/tag/corporate-philanthropy/" rel="tag">Corporate Philanthropy</a>, <a href="https://iasj.org/tag/human-rights/" rel="tag">human rights</a>, <a href="https://iasj.org/tag/racial-equity/" rel="tag">racial equity</a>, <a href="https://iasj.org/tag/racial-justice/" rel="tag">racial justice</a></span> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-6888"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>21st of February 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/the-faceless-workforce-child-labor-in-the-us-and-the-way-forward/">The Faceless Workforce: Child Labor in the US and the Way Forward</a></h3> <p>Welcome to Advocacy Matters, a monthly column where IASJ staff members will be publishing opinion pieces about current events, human rights, environmental issues, and corporate controversies. At IASJ, we believe that, in the pursuit of social justice, advocacy matters. Advocates champion the cause of human rights and equitable economies for all. In this new monthly […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-6847"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>1st of February 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/iasj-celebrates-black-history-month/">IASJ Celebrates Black History Month</a></h3> <p>As the calendar turns its pages to February, a month that transcends the conventional acknowledgment of winter, the collective focus shifts to the celebration of Black History. This designated time serves as a poignant reminder to celebrate the everlasting contributions, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of the African American community. As we walk into Black […]</p> </div> </div> </div> <small class="metadata"> </small> <div class="cl"></div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <hr class="solid"> </div>  <div class="row"> <div class="item entry" id="post-6813"> <div class="storycontent"> <div class="col-md-12"> <Strong>18th of January 2024</strong> <h3><a href="https://iasj.org/forever-chemicals-a-legacy-of-environmental-racism/">Forever Chemicals: A Legacy of Environmental Racism</a></h3> <p>Welcome to Advocacy Matters, a monthly column where IASJ staff members will be publishing opinion pieces about current events, human rights, environmental issues, and corporate controversies. At IASJ, we believe that, in the pursuit of social justice, advocacy matters. Advocates champion the cause of human rights and equitable economies for all. 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