The mission of the Free Enterprise Project is to promote the virtues of capitalism and defend our free enterprise system from unwarranted government and social activist interference that hampers innovation and economic growth. The Free Enterprise Project educates the public and investors about CEOs who seek short-term profit by designing their business strategies to align with the social and political goals of government and progressive activists. Through shareholder and grassroots activism the Free Enterprise Project exposes corporate actions that have the potential to harm both long-term investors and individual liberty. Companies that seek to bypass the competitive marketplace by working deals with the progressive movement will targeted by our program.

The Sustainable Investment Group, or SIG, (formerly the Socially Responsible Investment Organization) strives to introduce students at the University of Virginia to sustainable investing and to explore the role of sustainability in creating value in the modern business world. The group maintains a student-run investment portfolio seeking long-term capital appreciation by investing in firms well-positioned to capitalize on sustainable trends. The organization also endeavors to create a forum for students, faculty members, and investment professionals to discuss trends and gain expertise in this increasingly relevant field. <p> <p> CREATE a forum through which students can interact and network with professionals and specialists within the sustainable investment and business community, as well as with each other. <p> <p> EDUCATE university students on the value of investing in companies that incorporate sustainability into their business models and how sustainable trends are changing the competitive dynamics of business. <p> <p> RAISE awareness of the growing role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in the modern business setting and the emergence of sustainable investments across asset classes. <p> <p> MAINTAIN an actively managed student-run investment fund that seeks to develop novel approaches to analyzing sustainability-related issues, to identify risks and opportunities relating to those issues, and to exploit corresponding market inefficiencies. <p> <p> BUILD strong relationships between sustainable investment firms, experts in the field of environmental and social sustainability, University students, and the University of Virginia. <p> <p> ANALYZE the successes and shortcomings of current sustainable investment policies through research and the creation of a student-run investment portfolio.

Steven Towns is an individual 'value' investor committed to preserving shareholder rights. Shareholder activism is necessary to unlock and/or protect shareholder value. And its importance in 'stakeholder' value goes without saying. Steven is editor of Active Investing (http://steventowns.com) and member of the United States Proxy Exchange (USPX).

Our Mission is to create a sustainable system that holds corporations accountable to shareholders, communities and other stakeholders throughout the world. ProxyAnalyst educates investors about their rights and duties to monitor and make change in the corporations in which they are invested. ProxyAnalyst follows the important corporate governance and shareholder votes arising at public companies. We identify the important issues that affect investors with the aim of improving corporate conduct, its impact on our capital markets and our society. Finally, we help investors make a difference by providing tools for making needed change in corporations so that short-term profit taking at all costs is no longer the norm. Join us in this effort. Become a better-informed investor. Vote your proxies. Engage for a more sustainable and profitable economy for all.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 2 million members and supporters dedicated to the protection of animals. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other animal advocacy issues such as the abuse of "backyard dogs" and the cruel killing of beavers, birds, and other "pests." PETA's shareholder advocacy work is no different. We frequently submit shareholder resolutions to companies encouraging them to make policy changes that will improve the welfare of animals who are used by industries involved in laboratory testing, food production, retail clothing, and live animal sales.

Pax World Management LLC, the investment adviser to Pax World Funds, is a recognized leader in Sustainable Investing, the full integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment analysis and decision making. Pax World launched the financial industry’s first socially responsible mutual fund in 1971. Today, Pax World offers a comprehensive platform of Sustainable Investing solutions including Pax World Funds, a family of no‐load mutual funds; ESG Managers™ Portfolios, multi‐manager asset allocation funds powered by Morningstar Associates; ESG Shares®, the first family of ETFs devoted exclusively to a Sustainable Investing approach; and separately managed accounts for institutional investors. For more information, visit www.paxworld.com.

Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) is a national non-profit organization that supports families, advocates for the ex-gay community, and educates the public on sexual orientation. PFOX promotes an inclusive environment for the ex-gay community, and works to eliminate negative perceptions and discrimination against former homosexuals. Please join us in our journey for truth, tolerance, and understanding.

Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Together with individuals and local groups in more than 100 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice. We are an affiliate of Oxfam International. Our vision: A just world without poverty. Our mission: To create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice.

The Open Media and Information Companies Initiative – Open MIC – is a non-profit organization working to promote a vibrant, diverse media ecosystem through market-based solutions. The guiding insight of Open MIC is that the media values we promote as citizens are the same as those we seek as investors: diversity and competition, creativity and innovation, openness and transparency.

In New York, the State Comptroller is sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF). Under this model, Comptroller DiNapoli is directly accountable for the performance, oversight and management of the Fund. In addition to fund management, the New York State Comptroller’s Office submits and supports shareholder resolutions that promote responsible social and corporate governance practices.