The Center for Political Accountability (CPA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that was created in November 2003 to bring transparency and accountability to corporate political spending. It was formed to address the secrecy that cloaks much of the political activity engaged in by companies and the risks this poses to shareholder value. Working with more than 20 shareholder advocates, the CPA is the only group to directly engage companies to improve disclosure and oversight of their political spending. This includes soft money contributions and payments to trade associations and other tax exempt organizations that are used for political purposes. The Center’s aims are to encourage responsible corporate political activity, protect shareholders, and strengthen the integrity of the political process. As a result of the efforts of the CPA and its partners, a growing number of leading public companies, including many in the S&P 100, have adopted political disclosure.

As You Sow is dedicated to ensuring that corporations and other institutions act responsibly and in the long-term best interests of the environment and the human condition.

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is a religious organization that combines two traditions: the Universalists, who organized in 1793, and the Unitarians, who organized in 1825. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion with Jewish-Christian roots. It has no creed. It affirms the worth of human beings, advocates freedom of belief and the search for advancing truth, and tries to provide a warm, open, supportive community for people who believe that ethical living is the supreme witness of religion.

Aquinas Associates is a leading consultant on social research and change for Catholic institutional and high net worth investors. We do not manage money. We do work with all types of asset managers, financial advisers, and investors who wish to integrate Catholic social criteria into their investment decisions. To meet the needs of Catholic organizations and investors, Aquinas Associates provides corporate accountability research, consulting services, and advocacy on the unique aspects of Catholic investing. No other firm exists to serve U.S. Catholics in this manner and depth. We provide a positive advocacy experience creating a win-win for the company and the Catholic client. We lead and participate in a process where companies advocate the creation of shared value in the most sustainable of ways—when companies concentrate their efforts directly at the juncture of business and societal benefit. We have a proven track record of change in issues such as abortion, contraception, gender and race discrimination, pornography, environment, human rights, access to pharmaceuticals, sustainability, and affordable housing.

Green America's mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. We focus on economic strategies to solve social and environmental problems. We mobilize people in their economic roles—as consumers, investors, workers, and business leaders. We empower people to take personal and collective action. We work on issues of social justice and environmental responsibility which we consider linked in the quest for a sustainable world. The "social" and the "environmental" are what we mean when we say “green." We work to stop abusive practices and to create healthy, just and sustainable practices.

The Nathan Cummings Foundation is rooted in the Jewish tradition and committed to democratic values and social justice, including fairness, diversity, and community. We seek to build a socially and economically just society that values and protects the ecological balance for future generations; promotes humane health care; and fosters arts and culture that enriches communities.

Founded in February 2006, the CtW Investment Group works with pension funds sponsored by unions affiliated with Change to Win, a federation of unions representing 5.5 million members, to enhance long-term shareholder returns through active ownership. Members of CtW affiliates participate in Taft-Hartley plans with an estimated $217 billion in assets. Shareholder activism around corporate governance can enhance the assets of long-term investors - particularly those of worker funds that are broadly diversified across the whole market. In addition, activities intended to monitor or influence the management of portfolio companies are consistent with a fiduciary's obligations under ERISA. The CtW Investment Group, therefore, develops strategies and initiatives to support efforts by trustees and their pension funds to be responsible active owners. The CtW Investment Group is not named fiduciary for any pension or other fund or plan, nor does it render investment advice. The CtW Investment Group does not exercise or seek to exercise any discretionary authority or discretionary control regarding management of any plan, disposition of any plan assets, proxy voting decisions, appointment of plan trustees, or any other aspect of plan management or administration. Although CtW Investment Group strategies and initiatives are thoroughly reviewed for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the law requires trustees and other fiduciaries to conduct their own review and make independent decisions before implementing or adopting any of these strategies or initiatives.

Welcome to the Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc. which advocates for more than 230,000 Bell Atlantic, NYNEX, GTE, MCI, Idearc,and Verizon Union and Management retirees. The Association also represents active employees regarding retiree issues, such as cash balance plan conversions and recently announced termination of management pension and healthcare benefits. Many retirees from throughout corporate America have been set adrift by their former employers. The 100,000 members of the Association of BellTel Retirees have banded together to fight such corporate and executive arrogance and lack of respect for the retiree and active employee body. We believe that with all retirees acting together we can achieve a COLA on our pension and, through congressional action, guarantee the healthcare benefits that have been chiseled away over the last 20 years through passage of H.R. 1322.

UUSC advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies. UUSC envisions a world free from oppression and injustice, where all can realize their full human rights. Through a combination of advocacy, education, and partnerships with grassroots organizations, UUSC promotes economic rights, advances environmental justice, defends civil liberties, and preserves the rights of people in times of humanitarian crisis.

A leader in Sustainable and Responsible Investments (SRI), Calvert Investments offers investors among the widest choice of SRI strategies of any investment management company in the United States. Each SRI strategy employs one of three proprietary approaches. Calvert SignatureTM Strategies integrate two distinct research frameworks: a rigorous review of financial performance plus a thorough assessment of environmental, social, and governance performance. Only when a company meets Calvert standards for both frameworks will we consider investing. Calvert SolutionTM Strategies selectively invest in companies that produce products and services designed to solve some of today's most pressing sustainability challenges. Calvert SAGETM Strategies emphasize strategic engagement to advance environmental, social, and governance performance in companies that may not meet Calvert standards today, but have the potential to improve. More information on Calvert SRI strategies is available at www.Calvert.com/SRI.