Jan Wagner
Proposal filed by Boston-based SRI investor Pax World
NYC Comptroller and 16 other investors withdraw proposal
Campaign group had sought report to shareholders
A technicality over ownership scuppers “proxy access” motion
Heightened presence at company AGMs
A slight rise in the number of firms deemed unsustainable.
Investor says Samsung sets an example for other Korean firms.
417 motions were filed, with political lobbying the single biggest issue.
Leading industry figure calls for “logical next step”
The proposal would have the firm review its support of the controversial lobby group, ALEC.